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

Member Since: 09/22/2009

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Noel License Plate Art

Jan 20, 2010
7 comments

Yes, I know it is January and these pics are about a month late... But better late than never! Some old license plates transformed into a holiday decoration you might not expect. Colorado, Wisconsin...

Go Blue - Michigan Football License Plate Art

Jan 15, 2010
12 comments

College football fans know that U-M Football is down right now, but they will rise again! At least the M-Den store in Ann Arbor believes that... they are currently showcasing this piece in their...

Roll Tide!

Dec 7, 2009
6 comments

This past Saturday, on the day Alabama clinched a spot in the BCS title game, I finished an Alabama license plate map for a big-time fan. Good timing, I'd say!

Thirteen Colonies License Plate Map

Nov 25, 2009
7 comments

If you can't tell, I love maps. So I thought a map of the original thirteen colonies as they existed in 1776 would be a fun miniature to try. This piece would be a cool one hanging in a junior high...

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.

Re: Stop the Draft!

Your finishing technique, bold colors and sense of design make your projects my favorite on the site. Great job again.

posted: 10:42 am on January 22nd

Re: Cherish Boxes

Colors are terrific!

posted: 4:24 pm on January 8th

Re: You Need a Little Copper in Your Diet

Stunning!

posted: 4:22 pm on January 8th

Re: Roll Tide!

Kathy, just heavy-duty tin snips. A lot of practice and some well built-up metacarpals help too!

posted: 2:58 pm on December 10th

Re: Vintage Boxes

Very cool!

posted: 9:41 am on November 30th

Re: OUTDOOR SIDE TABLE

Dr Pepper: My favorite drink!

posted: 11:46 am on November 25th

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