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About a year ago, Ashley and I started talking about how we could work on projects together. She had her sign, furniture and photography to keep her busy while I had my design, website and video jobs. With all that creating going on, surely there was an easy way for us to combine our powers, spend more time together, and make things we were passionate about, right? Turns out it's not that easy. Let's just say we spent a lot of dates brainstorming instead of hopelessly staring into each other's eyes.
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That sounds like a really good band name....$50 & Arles. However, I'm just talking about my latest project. I had $50 in my "sign" fund and I've been looking for a few months for a really awesome dresser that I can turn into our media table (I need more storage). Low and behold, I found this beast on Craigslist.
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We are so excited about our first official giveaway on the blog! Jonathan and I have been planning this all year, and now it's finally here. There will be lots more posts about signs that we'll be making, house projects, and a few other goodies so don't forget about us! Many have asked the 'process' of the sign making... here is a very abbreviated version of what this sign entailed :) First, I got ready....
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Yes, there were a lot of "signs" in that title. Because I love signs! I love designing them, painting them, sanding them and staining them. And I think you will, too. This Saturday, April 6th I'm doing a Sign Making 101 class at my house. It will last from 10am - 12pm here in Knoxville, TN. We've already got a design (see below) and all materials are included in the price. This is your last chance if you've got some free time this Saturday! Signup today.
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Ok, I so do not shop at Pottery Barn - like ever - but when I came across this PB mirror knock off I knew I had to make it. Why spend $700 when you can make it yourself? It's project time!
Three Dollar Trees later, I came home with 44 mirrors ($1 each)! Thank you Dollar Tree :)
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Jonathan Longnecker / May 14, 2013
Ashley Longnecker / April 22, 2013
We’re Jonathan & Ashley Longnecker. We love weird ideas, great food, travel, drawing, music, homeschool, tattoos, dreads, woodworking, design and our 4 amazing kids.