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Nancy Drew DIY Wall Art Makeover (w/ vlog!)


Hello lovelies!  I mustered the gumption to put together my first ever video featuring yours truly!  I'm kinda a dork on camera so don't to be to hard on me!  (Or the fact that I can't help but pronounce ModPodge as ModgePodge. Haha.  And that I do not have mad video editing skills.  *Sigh*.)  Hope you enjoy the project!





Nancy Drew was my childhood hero growing up.
I loved her outfits, adventures, and boyfriend Ned Nickerson.  


Supplies:
Wall hanging - 2.99 from Goodwill
Inspiration - Nancy Drew book I already owned
ModPodge or Spray Glue - already on hand
Yellow Spray Paint - 3.50 from Hobby Lobby
8x11 Print-out of Book Cover Art - .85 at copy shop
Clear Spray Paint - already on hand


Finished project!


So cute! :)


Eventually I'm going to write the title down the side/spine, too!




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Tiffany Leigh Interior Design said…
Nancy Drew is so cool! She is so brave smart and classy
September 20, 2012 at 7:50 PM
Steph said…
I love Nancy Drew too! And I had no idea up until now that it was supposed to be pronounced 'ModPodge' everyone around me (including me!) pronounce it 'ModgePodge'! :O
September 21, 2012 at 1:02 PM
Deidre said…
OMG!!! IM a Nancy Drew addict! Ive read EVERY book written and Im SOOOO ssad there are no more! I feel like were kindred spirits:) But in a not so stalkery way lol Love this:)
September 21, 2012 at 6:13 PM
Lauren said…
I pronounce it 'Modge Podge' in my head when I read it online, not sure if ModPodge is available in the UK though, so hadn't heard it pronounced before. :)

Love your blog!
September 22, 2012 at 5:46 AM
Anonymous said…
jessica, u r too cute on video. you must do more vlogs when you have the chance. i think you did wonderfully! it will become natural the more you do it. anyway, hope the school year is going well and bf is fine. you seem happy and i am very glad for you!
September 22, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Anonymous said…
nice article
September 26, 2012 at 1:11 AM
jen_nerd said…
This is such a great idea! The doorway in my room is like an alcove basically and the walls are naked. I didn't know what to hang there...UNTIL NOW! I'm going to go through my extensive book shelf and look for my favorite classics (I'm already thinking of one, The Great Gatsby). This way I won't have exposed walls in my room. ^_^
September 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM
jen_nerd said…
This is such a great idea! The doorway in my room is like an alcove basically and the walls are naked. I didn't know what to hang there...UNTIL NOW! I'm going to go through my extensive book shelf and look for my favorite classics (I'm already thinking of one, The Great Gatsby). This way I won't have exposed walls in my room. ^_^
September 27, 2012 at 5:58 PM
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