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Old Formica Samples

18 years ago

Tried my hand at some collage things...used the large countertop samples. This was fun! I found pics on the internet I liked and used them with sayings I found,too. Some I decorated with beads and feathers and lace,etc...some have adult sayings on them so I won't show those :) lol

Here is a link that might be useful:

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njtomboy
18 years ago
I have a ton of those.. i started transforming them.. but I think I need to return to finish!

Thank for forging me ahead! LOL
texasfern
18 years ago
What a great idea!
I love the example you showed!
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Marlene Kindred
18 years ago
Another great idea! You are certainly on a roll! Love it!
lydia1959
18 years ago
Great idea! I love the collages too.
akup_a
18 years ago
Those are so cute!!! What a way to use discarded junk. You're very clever & talented!
Vickie
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18 years ago
What cute ideas!
kudzukween
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks ya'll.....and Robolady I love that idea,too, great way to use them. I have also seen the smaller tile samples used as key chains,really cute and functional art! I have tons of those,too,so I think I'll try my hand at some keychains.
concretenprimroses
18 years ago
Love them all!
kathy
lady_alicia Zone 5/6 PA
18 years ago
I love them all too! What a great idea.

Robolady, what do you use the top ones for? Gift tags also? And did you print things out to put on them? Then use decopauge?? I'm not very good at painting. :)

Alicia

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