Thursday, May 26, 2011

Friday’s favs…driftwood signs and driftwood sailboats…

Last week we took the grandbabies that are here visiting to the beach.

Walking by the sea we collected driftwood and sand dollars.

When we got back home, together we made some fun home décor with the driftwood…

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a sign to hang over the pantry door…

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…a driftwood sailboat…

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…and then another…

treasures from our special time together.

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

Elizabeth

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15 comments:

  1. happygirlMay 26, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    You are amazing. I so admire your ability to make beautiful objects from found things.

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  2. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    I am loving those charming sailboats. :)

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  3. AdrienneMay 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    You're making memories for those sweet grandkids - and for you. Love your sign. And the boats! What treasures.
    ~Adrienne~

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  4. AnonymousMay 26, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    So sweet. Love it all.

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  5. Robin JohnsonMay 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Such cute projects. what a great way to make memories.

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  6. Mami Made ItMay 27, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Amazing work! Love it!

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  7. Jody HMay 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Way cool!

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  8. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Everything looks wonderful! I just love that Sailboat. I agree with Robin - what a great way to make memories! Happy Holiday weekend to you ~

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  9. ArabellaMay 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I love those sailboats so much and your new sign is adorable.

    Happy Memorial Day weekend :O)

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  10. Craftberry BushMay 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Hi Elizabeth...I love the little sail boats...and I love even more the name of your blog....happy to have found you...xo
    Lucy

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  11. At The Picket FenceMay 27, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Hi Elizabeth! That driftwood sign is just wonderful but, oh my, those little sailboats are just the sweetest! Perfect way to capture the memory. :-) Thanks so much for linking this up to Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  12. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Such great ideas, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing them!

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  13. Alison AgnewMay 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    i absolutely love these pieces...you could sell them on etsy as sculpture...and that sign is just perfect in it's faded glory...thanks for joining fridays unfolded!

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  14. KatieMay 30, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    I love the sailboat and sign! I'll be featuring your sailboat on my blog under my favorite things thursday at http://littlekatieontheprairie.blogspot.com.
    Thanks for sharring! Stop by and say hi!

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  15. Debra@CommonGroundMay 30, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    What a great way to keep the memories and share some creative fun for your kiddos to enjoy! Such a fun idea. Thanks so much for linking up to VIF! xoxo Debra

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