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Thinking outside of the box...or toy chest rather

 Monday, November 26, 2012

I love finding older pieces of furniture, sanding them, fixing them up and then painting them! Someone was just giving away this toy chest for free. It was older, and had an older design painted on it with some of the paint wearing off. So, I sanded it and repainted it with a flower garden. I added large polka dots to the sides and stripes to the front. A customer ended up purchasing it as a birthday gift for their niece Kendall-which I thought was a wonderful gift idea.

So I encourage you to think outside of the box. You might have an older piece of furniture that you are getting rid of. Is it possible that just a few hours or one day of refinishing and painting could turn that old piece into a piece that you absolutely love? If you would like me to do a custom piece for you, contact me, and we can think of the different ideas and possibilities.

Posted by Alison Vande Slunt at 6:09 AM , 0 comments

Gift Idea....Name Plaques, Birth Plaques and Monogram Sets

Name plaques have been one of my most popular items with customers. They are a wonderful gift idea for many different occasions: Birthdays, Christmas, Baby Showers, New Babies, Decorating a new room, etc. Recently, a returning customer and realtor ordered a name plaque for her clients who were buying their first home. She found out the colors of their little one year old girl's room, and will give them the gift at closing. I thought this was a very clever idea. A custom name plaque is an inexpensive way to show someone you care and add that extra special touch to their room. Now, remember, these are custom items, so don't just think they are for children. I can paint the background in the colors that would accommodate your living room or kitchen and you can add your family name, a favorite Bible verse or quote. The design is totally up to you.

Here is the plaque I made for the realtor. She told me that the little girl's room was lilac and yellow, and this is what I designed.

 Here are some other examples of name plaques I have painted in the past...

Here are examples of birth certificate plaques, another popular gift idea for welcoming a new baby into the world...

 Also, Monogram Sets look beautiful above a crib or bed in a child's bedroom....

If you are interested in ordering a custom name plaque, birth certificate plaque or monogram set, email me with your ideas, colors of the room, and all other details, and we can design something beautiful. The prices range from $25 to $55 depending on the item you choose, the size and the amount of detail. I would be happy to create this special gift for you!

Posted by Alison Vande Slunt at 3:25 AM , 0 comments

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