Ugly, Right? I thought so too. But these were the good cork bottom placemats that I wanted, even though there were only 2. Heck, we are empty nesters, so two is all I really needed for this project. So I cleaned them, lightly sanded them, primed them, painted them and sealed them. Here is my version of MacKenzie Childs Placemats...
And the total cost...One Little Ol' Dollar + my time and paints. As a side note for all you MacKenzie Childs lovers, I have categorized all my MacKenzie Childs Inspiration Projects in the lower area on my right sidebar.
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Great idea. I do enjoy your style. I like to get inspired by different ones then put my own spin on it as well. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWell....you know I love these!!! I wish I had some of them, too, but with Dear Eldest Daughter going off to college....so not going to buy them. I have painted some place mats before out of heavily gessoed canvas, and I have problems sometimes with the edges curling-up when I wash them if I'm not careful. Your idea of painting over the cork-backed mats is brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI am going to the craft store to buy some ribbon later today...I hope to make a pretty tassel later :D
xoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
Wow--these look great! Now I'm off to visit the rest of your Mck-C projects! Linda
ReplyDeleteWow!! I can't believe you created exactly what you wanted for $1.00!!! Good for you, they look great!!
ReplyDeleteCute cute and cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI also am inspired by MacKenzie Childs but you actually act on your inspirations-great work!!
ReplyDeleteLove them and love MC too. I just did a table inspired by her. The table I was mimicking sells for $3300....yikes....wish I could get that for mine!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I think these look perfect and the money you saved was so worth it.
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I saw that little pic on Under the Table and Dreaming and knew it was going to be you! Love them!
ReplyDeleteI saw these over at the Sunday Showcase and had to come visit. Love Mackenzie Childs stuff ( but not the prices!) You have done some amazing projects including this one! Now following ( and likely um "creatively appropriating")
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm a new follower! I'd love for you to follow back!
ReplyDeleteMc's courtly check has always been a fav. Own just a couple pieces but really enjoy their catalog. You did a very nice job with the painting. I found a smaller cotton print very similar, to cover bar stools. Just splashes of the check here and there make me happy. Peggy
ReplyDeleteLove them with your plates! So pretty!
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SO cute and very clever! Love em'!
ReplyDeleteI love them. Not surprising because I love Mckenzie Childs too.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love these! I did the same with cork back coasters!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!
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