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Friday, July 1, 2011

Quick and Easy project for Paint Party Friday and July 4th….Celebrate!




Patriotic Cowboy Boot Fridge Magnet



I just love cowboy boots.  They come in a myriad of colors and the wilder the better.  So I decided to decorate the fridge with an easy magnet painted in minutes and you can too.  It makes a great party favor as well!  Please enjoy all the wonderful creativity at paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com



You will need:

Magnetic sheet with adhesive

Small amount of watercolor paper

Acrylic paint in navy, red, white and black

Small paintbrush

Pencil, ruler, scissors, graphite paper to transfer pattern

Modpodge or other acrylic finish

Small sequin and tacky glue

1. Print full size pattern. Transfer pattern to paper side of magnetic sheet.  Cut out.  Transfer pattern to watercolor paper.  Paint the watercolor paper as shown.  (See photo)   Let dry.  Add a coat of Modpodge over the paper boot to protect it and let it dry completely.  Cut out watercolor paper boot.



2.  Remove the paper backing from the magnetic sheet and attach the painted boot to the adhesive.  Trim off any excess magnet so that magnet and paper match up.

3. Add a sequin to represent a spur with a dab of glue if desired.

You can also make this a recycling project if you happen to have a advertising magnet that is big enough.  Simply paint the boot on watercolor paper as before and then glue to the advertising magnet.

HAPPY JULY 4, 2011!!!!
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45 comments:

  1. maddyroseJuly 1, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    This looks like a fun project. Love the boot, very stylish.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    what a fun project,, cute boot! HPPF!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Oh this is so very cool. Thank you so much for sharing the instructions. I'm going to give it a try. Where does one find magnetic paper?
    Happy PPF! :-)

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  4. DaniellaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Awesome idea!! Great way to change the decor for every season/holiday!!
    xxDaniella

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  5. Cynthia SchelzigJuly 1, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    What a cute boot!!! Happy weekend to you!!

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  6. CrystalJuly 1, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Magnetic adhesive sheets are sold in Craft stores and online. :-)

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  7. MarleneJuly 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderful boot, fun idea. Have a wonderful 4th! It is good to be back.

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  8. ChristineJuly 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    So cool! I should make some of these for Stampede next year!

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  9. NettyJuly 1, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Terrific project and a great boot. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  10. ChristineJuly 1, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    what a perfect tribute to the 4th of July! It's so cute and thanks for the instructions.

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  11. Pam TuckerJuly 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    This is so cool! Love the patriotic theme you painted on. Thanks for the instructions. I didn't know about the magnetic sheets. Will have to look for those. Happy 4th! :)

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  12. VictoriaJuly 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Wonderful..beautiful and festive!

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  13. WandaJuly 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Well how clever is that. And who doesn't have refrig magnets.

    Have a great Day!

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  14. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 1, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks for sharing the process. :) Love the boots!

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  15. Liz RevitJuly 1, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Crystal, this project is so cute. I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July.

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  16. JulieJuly 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What a fun project and perfect for the 4th.

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  17. Valerie-JaelJuly 1, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Great work, and thanks for showing how! Hugs, Valerie
    PS Happy July 4th!

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  18. Tammie LeeJuly 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    a fun piece.

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  19. Kristin DudishJuly 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a fun project! I love the addition of the sequin for the spur :)

    Have a great weekend... Celebrate in some stylish boots! Wheee!

    xo
    Kristin

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  20. GlorV1July 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I think it's a fun project and thanks for the instructions. Happy PPF! Have a great weekend.

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  21. Craftymoose CraftsJuly 1, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    I love cowboy boots, too--gotta get me a pair some day! Very cute magnet & sweet story and drawing last post! Have a happy 4th!

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  22. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    love it! happy 4th July.

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  23. Magic Love CrowJuly 1, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    This is so cute! Great idea! I hope you have a fun 4th of July!

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  24. IleanaJuly 1, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    You take PPF to a whole new level! Great job on the patriotic magnet! As you say, I think they'd make great gifts!

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  25. Julie PrichardJuly 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Gidy up! This is cute!! Happy PPF!

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  26. Jehanne's doodlesJuly 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    This is actually a really great project. My kids would love to see there art work on the fridge. Now I just need to find the magnetic paper :)

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  27. ElisaJuly 1, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    very creative! Happy 4th to you guys! Happy PPF and weekend!

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  28. LeoviJuly 2, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful cowboy boots.

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  29. Mary HysongJuly 2, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    A very cute & fun project, thanks for sharing! Thanks for stopping by my place & Happy PPF!

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  30. Carrie MartinezJuly 2, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    What a terrific idea! I've always wanted to make magnets, so thanks for sharing. Happy weekend!

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  31. Joni NickrentJuly 2, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Fun Stuff....Happy 4th!

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  32. SHERI COOKJuly 2, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love the step by step instructions! Looks like FUN!!! HAPPY PPF!

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  33. MelisaJuly 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Perfect for the 4th!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I love this! Thank you for including the instructions :) I definitely want to make magnets now--brilliant little personalized gifts to have on hand. Yae!

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  35. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    fun!
    Kat

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  36. jamberry_songJuly 3, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What a cute idea!! I NEVER know what to do with those ad magnets. XD Thanks for sharing this!

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  37. BahamaDawnJuly 3, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    great tutorial and fun idea! thanks for sharing!

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  38. A'n'G JohnsonJuly 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    what fun!

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  39. MaggieJuly 3, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Well now, isn't that the cutest fridge magnet ever! Happy 4th, Crystal. Ya'll have a nice holiday

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  40. Anne ButeraJuly 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    What a fun project! And a super cute magnet!

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  41. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    what I was looking for, thanks

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  42. EVAJuly 4, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    :)
    What fun! Love the colourful cowboy boot. Very creative idea.

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  43. ger chouinardJuly 5, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Crystal - very creative! Happy day after the 4th and belated PPF!

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  44. Paula - Buenos AiresJuly 5, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Cool project, real fun.

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  45. Heather FoustJuly 6, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Thank you for sharing your cowboy boot magnet. I too love cowboy boots. I have not been able to wear them for a long time. Next week I have surgery on my foot and I told my husband that when my foot is healed that will be my first shoe that I buy. A pair of cool cowboy boots!!!

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As always thanks for you comments!