Wednesday, November 10, 2010

E's Rolling Elephant

I made a rolling elephant for one of E's handmade Christmas presents.  She LOVES animals, so I hope she loves it. 


The elephant was unfinished (it came from Michael's, but I don't think they sell them anymore).  I primed it with white paint and then painted it blue.  I glued the scrapbook paper to the elephant using Mod Podge, and then coated it with another layer of Mod Podge to protect it and give it a finished look.


I'm very happy with how this gift turned out and with how easy it was to do.  I'm doing a lot of Mod Podge and scrapbook paper gifts this year. 

I've just finished one of my most favorite handmade gifts EVER, and I'll be posting about it soon, so stay tuned...
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7 comments:

  1. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesNovember 10, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I just love that ... did it come with the wheels in place already? It's so cute!

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  2. Elle Belles BowsNovember 10, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Adorable! Handmade gifts are the best and usually loved the most too! Kerri

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  3. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 10, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    very cute!

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    This is so wonderful!

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  5. alisonNovember 11, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    I love it--what a great gift!

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  6. rlvdNovember 11, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    it looks awesome! just scoured Michael's for Christmas gifts last night-- didn't see this elephant- so i think you're right- not there anymore! (then yours is even more unique!!!)

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  7. Gidget Girl ReadingNovember 13, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    here is a link in case someone wants to make one out of wood: http://onecharmingparty.com/2009/09/24/tuesday-tutorial-elephant-push-toy/

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