Ballard Inspired Decor
by
Margita
(IC: homeowner)
I recently received my new Ballard catalog and was inspired by the vintage tape measures. I thought they would look great in my craft room.
I had already had two boards, that I had purchased for $1.00/each at Home Depot and had all the other supplies on hand. I went to work:
I had already had two boards, that I had purchased for $1.00/each at Home Depot and had all the other supplies on hand. I went to work:
This is what I started with, a couple of boards from the dollar pile at Home Depot.
First I applied a stain wash to the wood. I made a mixture of half Plaid water-based stain in walnut and half water. I used a sponge brush to apply the mixture.
Next I applied the measuring lines to the wood. I used a black Sharpie for that.
i also choose to apply a graphic.
I came up with a great way of transferring a print. I printed the graphic on the glossy side of a sheet of contact paper. Then I cut another piece of contact paper and peeled away the backing. I laid the sticky side onto the print, to transfer the ink. Then I pulled the top sheet away and placed, it on the wood. I used a seam roller to apply pressure and peeled the contact paper off. That's it! I also applied the numbers that way. I will be happy to give more detailed instructions, if anyone is interested.
I made each tape measure slighlty different.
I used my tape measures as door toppers.
And here is the inspiration piece. Ballard's tape measure wall decor $69. My cost $2.
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Published March 2nd, 2015 10:10 AM
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Christina on Mar 03, 2015This is great! Can I get more info on how the graphic was transferred? I'm having a hard time picturing how to do this.
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