Saturday, June 23, 2012

Old Glory Picket Fence

Sometimes, you just gotta go with what inspires you even if you're not so thrilled with where the inspiration comes from or your not sure where it's going to end up! That's what happened with this project.
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 I picked up this little piece of picket fence at a garage sale for $1.00.  I loved it, and I was sure I wanted to use it, maybe more than once.  I kept it out in my craft room where I could look at it and be inspired to know just what to do with it.  Every time I looked at it, I thought it should speak to me.  But no.  It remained silent. Stubbornly silent. As time went by, it's silence became highly annoying to me.  Off to Pinterest I went to see what I could do with a piece of fence for the 4th of July.  This is what I found:


Now if you click on that source link above, you'll find out that it takes you to "Flag Patterned Fence Swag" by none other than Martha Stewart.  I was disappointed in Pinterest.  Really?  All of the great craft blogs out there and you served me up a reliable stand by?  But, I had indeed fallen in love with this look and so, I was going with it.  Of course, I thought I could do it better.  I know, it's brazen of me to think that, and probably some kind of an abomination to even put it in print, but there ya go.
  I was going to do a tutorial on this project but then I thought, "Hey!  With the click of  a button, I can make Martha do it!" So if you want to know how to make this, just click HERE .  Now that is some serious blog power!
I don't guess I'll have my own magazine, TV show or fan club anytime soon......but I've got a blog and some awesome followers and a few ideas of my own.
Serenity you

I may be linking up to any or all of these fine parties:


22 comments:

  1. You have to agree she has a pretty cool design there. Your fence has finally spoken! ~ Maureen

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  2. I have to say that I like your version better. Love the rustic look!

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  3. Think again. You do have a fan club. I should know, I am in it :). And, I LOVE your version. It's patriot, interesting and well executed. I love the star and OLD GLORY. Well done!

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  4. So adorable! And I agree with Terry I honestly like yours better. I'm a sucker for rusticy signs though :) In my opinion you just gave Martha a run for her money :) Have a great weekend.

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  5. I love how your fence turned out! I usually don't have much time for linky parties but would love to find a bunch of good one's to link up to when I can. I was just searching google and came across a linky party that you had linked up to. Small bloggy world sometimes :)

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

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  6. I love it Danni. And The star is amazing - I do prefer your version too. And whats great about this is that you can change it up for different holidays. You really inspire me!!! xxx Nat

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  7. This is beautiful! What a cool piece.

    Kelly at View Along the Way
    www.viewalongtheway.com

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  8. I will have to second, third, or whatever agree that your little fence is much cuter than Martha's. Knowing you, later it will be cleverly made into something else. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. I love what you did with your fence....so Americana! : )

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  10. It looks great! I have a little fence section too but I just hung a birdhouse on it. Thanks so much for linking up to the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  11. I am loving it Danni...
    It's so adorable and I love the rustic Patriotic look ... I need to find me a piece of fence.. *wink*
    Thanks for linking up with the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!
    I love it!

    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  12. This is adorable!! Hope you can link it up at my trendy tuesday party!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com

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  13. Looks great and you got it for a steal! Yahoo!
    Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

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  14. Danni, don't you just love scoring something for virtually nothing and then creating something awesome? I know I do...LOVE this!!

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  15. Danni
    I am eagerly awaiting your book and TV craft show. Just remember that being Martha means some serious jail time, too! I love your patriotic fence. How big is it? It would great on my mantel. Hope your pumpkins aren't parching in this heat.

    Distressed Donna Down Home

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  16. Danni, every time I see this project I love it more! :D

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  17. I love your rustic version ... I'm so glad you shared this with us at the {what's shakin' link party}!

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  18. So stinkin' cute! I love all of it! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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  19. This is so sweet! I love the flag bunting and the simplicity of it. Thanks for sharing with us this week!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  20. I love your little fence! So adorable! Liz

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  21. Featuring you on Sunday for he July 4th spectacular!! Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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