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State Pride Tour: Michigan

September 20, 2013 by Chris

Happy Friday! I’m interrupting BA Friday to join in on my friend Beckie’s state pride tour! I’m participating on the final day, so be sure to go back and check all the other states. They’re incredible, I tell ya.

I’ve shown off my beautiful state of Michigan before, and I consider myself lucky to live in one of the most beautiful parts of it. Michigan is known as “The Mitten State” ’cause…you know…it looks like a mitten. And since we see our fair share of snow each year, it’s only fitting. Get it? Fitting? Someone stop me.

Michigan art

Because I did the first part at night and because I’m an airhead after 10pm, I forgot to take a picture of it. Basically, grab a scrap piece of wood from your garage and put some stain on it. I used a paper towel to do that. Because I’m fancy.

The next part is always my favorite. If you have a Silhouette machine or some other vinyl cutter, you’re in luck. If not, you’ll need to get fancy with the scissors.

Silhouette machine

I love playing around with the different images and figuring out the layout I want to use. Luckily, Silhouette offers all the fonts I need and plenty of graphics–yes, even Michigan.

Mitten screen

After I attached all the vinyl, the snow flake was a must. Mittens, snowflakes, and Michigan. We go together.
Michigan State Art
There’s always that population of people clawing their way out of this state and the harsh winters, but I have never wanted to be anywhere else! It’s a beautiful place to live, and it’s full of good people. So yes, home really is where the mitten is.
Michigan Mitten Art
Alright, if you’re coming over from Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage–welcome! If you’re leaving me to go somewhere else, how about you visit Jennifer Rizzo. She’s showing off Illinois, so she knows about snow too. State pride 300

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    September 20, 2013 at 7:08 am

    I’m a huge fan of our fair state too! 🙂 Adorable project!

  2. BornInaZoo (Bonnie K.) says

    September 20, 2013 at 7:19 am

    I <3 Michigan … especially the UP! Cute project.

  3. Amanda says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:12 am

    That is so fun! I really had no idea that the mitten was a common saying for MI! Love it 🙂

  4. Liz VanKirk says

    September 20, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Love this! It came out so cute! I have a LOVE shirt where the “O” is the lower peninsula positioned crooked like a heart. I would love to recreate this little sign for the Winter (and put my little heart by the Tri City Area).

  5. Ajay says

    September 22, 2013 at 12:50 am

    I have been to Michigan once and it a great place to spend some time . i really liked it there..

  6. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Ahhh! This is so cute! It’s extra special since I live in MI! I’m from the west side, but currently live near Detroit and definitely miss the snow since we don’t get much over here. Thanks for sharing such a great project of our great state! 🙂

  7. Katie says

    September 22, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    This is such a cute project!! I love living in West Michigan!

  8. Jessica Hill says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:42 am

    I love our pleasant peninsula too! Going to have to make one of these for our winter mantel, I think! Thanks for sharing!

  9. Maria G. says

    September 26, 2013 at 6:09 am

    I’ve been to States couple of times and each time I saw them full of good people 🙂 I believe it’s not only about Michigan it’s all that spirit that comes from American people, powerful and creative at the same time. Chris, here you showed us very good example of the way people can spend their free time. I am about to participate…

  10. Mindy @ OurDreamHouseDIY says

    September 27, 2013 at 9:43 am

    I too am a Michigander and I LOOOOVVVVVEEEE this!! I absolutely HAVE to make this 🙂

  11. Laura E says

    September 30, 2013 at 1:04 am

    I love your sign – very creative! I live in the Upper Peninsula, so thanks for representing the UP. So many times we are forgotten.

  12. Donna Mehochko says

    October 1, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    I love your blog and all your energy…My daughter and her family live in Grand Rapids so as soon as I discovered you were in Mi. I kept an eye on your blog and love your taste in decorating and your crafty projects are very cool.

  13. Kellie says

    October 4, 2013 at 10:21 am

    I moved away from Michigan when I was 8, but it’s still my favorite state. Since we still have family there we visit as much as we can, and our kids have spent many a summer hiking at Sleeping Bear Dunes and canoeing the Platte River. And I’m convinced soft serve ice cream tastes better in Michigan than any other state. : ) I adore your sign!

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