DIY: el elefante

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Sometimes during my lunch breaks I like to stroll around IKEA. On one of my trips, I became enamored with these art cards:

 

I wanted to make a card for someone, so I decided to use the IKEA art cards as inspiration for this project.

A couple of years ago, I was at Target and bought some scrapbooking paper...even though I don't scrapbook I bought them because 1) it was $1 2) i loved the prints on the paper. And I have finally put it to good use!




I made my own stencil for el elefante and cut away! Also, this card could serve as a double purpose: 1) a card (obviously) 2) if you buy a frame, you can frame it and it can decorate the walls/desk of your cubicle, office, or room! If you are drawing impaired and want to make el elefante for yourself, shoot me an email at absurdlypeculiar@gmail.com and i'll send you the stencil I made!

Comments

  1. AlyssaSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    very creative! i would never have thought to come up with my own stencils

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  2. AnnaSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    What a cute card, I would definitely like to receive one of those!

    Robbie xox

    http://www.theothersideofthepondmydear.blogspot.com

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  3. HannaSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    I love this post, the elefants are so cute!!

    http://style-in-sight.blogspot.com

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  4. SamanthaSeptember 12, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    That's really creative, what a great idea! :0)

    --Samantha

    http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com

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  5. VeroOctober 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Thanks for el elefant card! It's framed and on my desk.

    Love u, chica!

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