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Design Turnpike creates unique art pieces from genuine vintage license plates.

Member Since: 09/22/2009

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Birds and Flowers License Plate Art

Nov 16, 2009
10 comments

Another fun project with license plates! My client (who doubles as my sister!) wanted to have a piece of license plate art made for her new baby's nursery, that both matched her bedding style and was...

Patriotic Miniature License Plate Map

Oct 2, 2009
3 comments

What happens when you take leftover license plates from the 60s and 70s (they are generally the only ones painted solid colors on the back) and cut them into strips, which, put together, create a...

Motor City Mini License Plate Art

Oct 1, 2009
5 comments

Skyline of Detroit, from a new perspective! Created using license plates from various states mounted on a red-stained board.

Miniature US License Plate Map by Design Turnpike

Sep 28, 2009
10 comments

A miniature version of the larger Fifty States piece. Painstakingly created using pieces of a license plate from all 50 states. Mounted on a single stained board, measuring 14 x 9 inches.

Ford Logo License Plate Art by Design Turnpike

Sep 24, 2009
5 comments

A miniature homage to my hometown's Ford Motor Company, created entirely from license plates from various US states. Mounted on a single stained board, measuring 14 x 9 inches. Apologies to those who...

Old Glory Miniature License Plate Art by Design Turnpike

Sep 23, 2009
7 comments

A miniature version of the larger Old Glory piece, assembled from plates from various US states. Mounted on a single stained board, measuring 14 x 9 inches.

Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike

Sep 22, 2009
12 comments

A unique piece of Michigan history, containing Michigan license plates from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Mounted on stained board. Measures 36 x 36 inches.


Recent comments


Re: Birds and Flowers License Plate Art

Thank you everyone for the kind comments. I had a lot of fun with this and can't wait to deliver it! Racers7 (Melody): How did I cut these? Heavy duty tin snips and some patience!

posted: 11:14 am on November 19th  

Re: barn dismantle

Old barn wood... I'm drooling!

posted: 12:53 pm on October 28th  

Re: A Junker's Collection - Part One

Awesome, fun, cool stuff!

posted: 12:52 pm on October 28th  

Re: Don't be Chicken

That's sweet!

posted: 12:51 pm on October 28th  

Re: Ready for 3rd Gear?

Wow, that is awesome. Love the shade too. Good choice!

posted: 10:51 am on October 20th  

Re: Garden Arbor Creation

Really an amazing transformation!

posted: 10:50 am on October 20th  

Re: Industrial goes Glam

Who would have thought plumbing pieces could look this good?

posted: 10:50 am on October 20th  

Re: Got Gas!

As always, very cool. I love your sense of color and the boldness you bring to every project.

posted: 10:49 am on October 20th  

Re: Trick or Treat

The letters are a huge score! Nice work as always :)

posted: 10:47 am on October 20th  

Re: Climbing my Chippy Ladder to Success!

The distressing is perfect!

posted: 11:45 am on October 7th  

Re: "TUTU TOOTSIE"

Love the color palette!

posted: 11:43 am on October 7th  

Re: You knew it was coming...

Cool!

posted: 2:37 pm on October 2nd  

Re: Drink Up!

What an awesome collection!

posted: 9:30 am on September 29th  

Re: From Card Table to Wall Art

Love the character of this piece!

posted: 9:29 am on September 29th  

Re: Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike

Mimi, thanks for your insight and warm welcome!

posted: 9:27 am on September 29th  

Re: Juliette

Wow, that would a fun decoration in any room!

posted: 4:24 pm on September 24th  

Re: "The Twelve Best"

Love the bold color!

posted: 4:20 pm on September 24th  

Re: Stamp Box

Love old stamps. Nice work!

posted: 4:18 pm on September 24th  

Re: license plate star ..

Very nice work. I also do license plate art and appreciate your take on it!

posted: 9:22 am on September 24th  

Re: Old tool chest becomes a piece of furniture for my work room!

It looks great!

posted: 9:19 am on September 24th  

Re: Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike

Thanks everyone for the insightful and nice comments! I have taken your advice and removed any promotional aspects off my posting to conform to the user agreement.

posted: 9:18 am on September 24th  

Re: Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike

Thanks for the nice comments! Anyone know why my other 3 posts are not showing up under My Contributions? I'm new here, thanks in advance...

posted: 9:22 am on September 23rd