Monday, April 20, 2009

Martha and I..

Martha and I kind of have this really unspoken agreement. She agrees to put out a product that looks really cool.. and I agree to spend my hard earned money on it because it looks so cool. 
When I came across the rub on letters at Michael's by the crafting maven herself, I just had to try them. 
And then I found these lovely little white pots at our Ikea for..... drumroll... .49 cents each ( That's almost free you know.)!
I thought I would practice my burnishing skills and make  a new holder for all of those stray pens (or crayons), because you cannot have enough of those
I learned to tape the edges down and rub/press really hard


Thanks again Martha. I can see many projects with these letters in my future.
If you'd like to buy some of these fabulous things already made, you should visit this blogger at her Etsy store. Her stuff is sooo cute!
Jen

35 Creative people said:

Charla @ For the Sake of TIme said...

I'll be off to Michael's with my coupon tomorrow! Thanks for visitng my blog For the Sake of Time, and making a comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to do it.

Fresh Poppy Sisters said...

Love it! I want to go to michaels with a coupon too! super cute!

My Crafty Little Page said...

Those are just wonderful letters. Oh my goodness! You had surgery and I didn't know till now. I'm so glad everything went well and you're on the mend. Sending healing thoughts your way! :)Nancy

mishebe said...

Off to Michaels.... mishelle

Marilyn said...

Wow! Great project. Thanks for sharing.

Cher said...

I'll be getting me some of those letters! Great font-finding!

The Texas Woman

Kasey said...

you are such a copy cat!!!!
lol
{im on to you...}

southerninspiration said...

Oh, so delightful!!

Suzanne

Queen B. said...

oh goodness gracious ! Ok...I need those all over my house.
How cute..........
Yea for Michaels coupons !!

Vanessa said...

Jen! I love all your creations! Please! Give me the "sauce secret"!! Oh! I'll be here for the furniture makeover on th 25th! Hugs, Vanessa

the pleasures of homemaking said...

LOL! That font almost looks like the one Anthropology uses on some of it's mugs! Very cute! Your and Martha are quite a team!

Manuela

kimmcl said...

Great tip Jen - as always, thanks for sharing!!

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Awesome! I sure wish there was an IKEA near us!

Hayley said...

Oh, I love those! I am so drawn to typography and of course Martha knows just how to do it. I enjoy reading your blog and seeing all your inspiring projects!

Junk Mammas said...

Love those letter from Martha, they have been in my stash for awhile now. Now if only IKEA wasn't three hours away. Thanks for the info.

Linda said...

Oh I like this, even I could do this!
Linda

Christina said...

I love this. We found some little pots like those at ikea---now need to make a trip to michaels for some letters!

I'm behind on blog reading. Hope you are recovering well from your surgery.

Love the burlap pillows with the little flower pin too.

AnneYarbs79 said...

I just found your blog and LOVE. IT. I have those IKEA pots all over my house (they've been decoupauged and hold toothbrushes, jazzed up with ribbons to hold hairclips...) I love anything that can be bought with the change from the bottom of my purse!

Oh, and me and Martha: We're like this (finger crossing)! Thanks God for Michaels, its brought us that much closer. heehee

Sandy Toes said...

Very VEry cute...who is Martha??Martha Stewart????
sandy toe

bec4 said...

So glad you are feeling better! And how nice of you to keep Martha going--I do too! Cute use of letters.

Jo - To a Pretty Life said...

Your pen holder is adorable. I'll have to check out Martha's lettering! Your little Ikea pot was 20 cents cheaper than when I bought one ;-) I thought 69 cents was basically free! (and that's Canadian cents too)

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

Martha, Martha, Martha...we all love Martha!!!!...and your project!

C Maisy said...

love it. may have to try this myself!!!
xo

LuLu said...

No way No way No way!! I want one super duper badly! That is the cutest craft project! I'm am headed to Michaels tomorrow as soon as they open! I don't have an Ikea near me though.... i'll have to see if I can find some with your awesome price...
BIg thanks for sharing your creative mind,
LuLu

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

Looks cute and the price can't be beat! :)

~ Sarah

Amber B. said...

Love it! I want to make one for myself!

Kris said...

Ah' you just gotta love Martha and her fantastic crafting ideas.

I'm hosting a giveaway, stop by if you get a chance.

Kris

Suzann @ Lavender and Roses said...

I have to have these!!! I hope MY IKEA has them.

Kelee Katillac said...

NEATO!!!!! Great job!

Thanks for popping by the Katillac Shack!

Love creative new friends!

YOURS, kelee

laurie @ bargain hunting said...

How cute that is! And it looks like I project I could even do! Thanks for sharing it. laurie

ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage said...

So fab, Jen!

maryboys said...

you and martha are very...sympatico, no?! yes?! well, either way, i love this idea:) thanks again for the inspiration - and i simply cannot wait to see that white wood piece with the pink flower pull in your more recent post! eeek!!!

Lorie said...

I cannot tell you how much I love you right now! I have seen those pots ALL OVER the place, but didn't know where to get them. I am going to Ikea ASAP!

Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage said...

OK, honestly

That is flippin' sweet! I gotta get me some of those letters, my head is already swimming with all the possibilities.

49 cents at Ikea? If they were closer than Atlanta......

Cherry's Jubilee said...

Wow...ok this looks uncannily like the little white pots I did like a year and a half ago?? Are you sure the idea didn't come from ME??? cherry

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