Simply Said

September 26th, 2009 in blog

Marybeth Barrett, contributor

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These are tied with ribbon b/c they were sold as a set. But, they look great stacked without it.

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These were actually left over pieces of railing from the guys who built my porch. They were going to throw them away so I asked them for a few. I just chopped 'em up, painted the front, stained the rest and added some die cut letters. These letters were cut with a Cricut I borrowed from a friend (the coolest machine on earth...I need to buy one!) But, I have used stickers, chipboard, even stenciled some letters on. Opportunities are endless.

I love these words...LIVE, LAUGH & LOVE and never get sick of reading them. They may be simple words, but they pack a real punch!

~MB

www.downhomediy.blogspot.com

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DownHomeDIY writes: Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Jim, it can cut stencils and vinyl too! Check it out for sure. And no, I am not endorsed by Cricut, but sure wish I was!

~MB Posted: 8:57 pm on September 30th

frstyfrolk writes: Opps, that is 12 inches for the Expressions! I have a cat on my lap, sorry for that mistake....

Smiles, Cyndi and purrrrrs from Blck Posted: 11:42 pm on September 29th

frstyfrolk writes: Well, I better unpack mine.I have a cricut and should have got the expressions, if you get one ,it cuts up to 12' instead of the 6 inches I got. Well, like I say itis still in the box. I need to make time to play as I l love words also. I got a bunch of cartridges with lots of cutouts to learn about.

Smjiles, Cyndi Posted: 11:41 pm on September 29th

JunkArchitect writes:
Great little junk project you put together Marybeth. I’m into different way to create lettering so I’ll have to take a better look at a Cricut.

Jim
Posted: 11:48 am on September 28th

suewhitney writes: Hhi MB,

Delightful project from leftover building materials. Thanks for showing members of JMS that beautiful things can come from the scrap pile. Awesome!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 10:00 am on September 28th

fellowjunker writes: Such a sweet little project MaryBeth. I have a wishblade for cutting letters, etc. that I have decided IS THE BEST thing since sliced bread!!
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 11:31 pm on September 27th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: Simply sweet! You're a real pro at using scraps out of just about anything!

Thanks MB!
Candy Posted: 10:10 pm on September 27th

shabbychick writes: MB - three of my top ten favorite words!! Very nicely (and simply) done!! I need to try one of those cricuts...

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy Posted: 1:12 pm on September 27th

CottageElements writes: MB, like I said in my early post, simple is good!! And Alice, I live your comment. Perfect for this! I've heard of those Cricuts, looks like I could have some fun with one of those. I have Cricut envy, too!

Lani Posted: 11:01 pm on September 26th