Betty is nice. The nice, girl-next-door, middle class blonde girl. But Veronica? Rich. Fashionable. Spoiled. Fiery. A bit of a bad girl.
And as much as I wanted to be Veronica, truth be told, I’m a Betty …
… just like I always wanted to be the sexy movie star Ginger while all the while my true nature is much more Mary Ann …
Because, let’s face it. When it comes to art in their home, Veronica and Ginger would spend the big bucks for real art. Expensive art. Created by a real artist. By a real dead famous artist where they would try outbid each other at a Sotheby’s auction …
But Betty, Mary Ann, and I? We craft our own using 50% off frames from Michael’s and random supplies we have hanging around the house.
And I’m pretty sure you would never, ever find this …
… hanging on Veronica’s or Ginger’s wall.
When I was trying to figure out art for my son’s room remodel (revealed here), I was inspired by this blogger …
Jamie and I both have an affinity for numbers in our home décor. But when I saw her post this project about a St. Patrick’s Day craft, the wheels started turning …
… and then whirring …
Plan A was to create book-paged cardboard numbers and frame them. But while digging through my random craft and kid school supplies, I found this …
… some letter and number stickers from an old Science Fair or History Fair board and a container of holiday present tags …
… and was inspired to implement an impromptu Plan B that looked like this …
… and quickly realized the background would look much more fun like this …
… and after my son looked at me in horror at the thought of cutting up his Archie comic, I decided to make color copies of the pages …
The numbers are affixed to the front of the glass with this removable glue product …
I think both Veronica and Ginger might approve of how they look in the finished room …
And this project absolutely qualifies as an “It’s a Cinch” Easy Peasy Mission: Possible candidate …
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Hi there! My name is Linda and I’m a Jersey-born-and-bred Midwestern transplant who lives in Chicago with my husband and two children. We've lived in our home since 1995 and over the years our style has changed and evolved. I wouldn't call my home a work-in-progress -- more like a rework-in-progress as I refresh and remodel things around here ... one room at a time.
Okay, seriously…. as “simple” as it seems…. I NEVER would have thought to make colored copies. My son would have just stayed horrified at me. Brilliant… just B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T!
-Joanne
The thing I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older is that Veronica and Ginger would very likely pay real money for the things that Betty and Mary Ann make for next to nothing. That makes B & MA *smart* in addition to nice.
I’m TOTALLY a Betty and Mary Ann girl too
Your comic book art is so cool! And good call to make colour copies of the pages
I better get started on my It’s A Cinch project!
Kelly
As much as I’d like to be Veronica, I’m pretty sure I’m Betty, too. Very smart to make colored copies. In my haste, I’ve been known to tear a page out of a book which always comes to bite me in the kiester later. Love how they look! Such a great way to display a date! Thanks for sharing.
I think maybe I’m a Betronica. Or a Veronbett. But mostly I’m a Linda. (Really too – that’s one of my nicknames!)
~Bliss~
That looks awesome, I love the idea of incorporating your son’s comics into the room. I think I was way more of a Veronica before I had kids, now as much as I try, I’m totally a Betty:)
and why on earth would you buy expensive art when you can create your own that has more meaning anc character? i love them- the comic background is perfect!
I wanted to be Ginger as well! But here’s my real question: How in the world did you make your son’s bed so well? I have such trouble making my own son’s platform bed look good when I make it…
I’ve always wanted to be Betty and MaryAnn, I mean after all, MaryAnn made cream pies! ;^)
I will say that that your artwork is VERY cute and clever and definitely one of a kind! I love the idea of using comics for the background – perfect!
I love numbers, too! If I didn’t restrain myself, everything on my walls would be words and numbers. Love this room: the orange, the gray, the graphic pattern on the comforter….
And thanks so much for your sweet comments; made my day!
Cute! I’m doing a similar thing for another “cinchy” project!
Still in love with this entire amazing makeover. The artwork compliments it so well!
Im with you, Betty and Mary Ann
love these and you’ve just given me a couple of ideas!
Debbie
I had admired those frames “from afar”…now I know how you did it…You are right…easy peasy, even for me…and I agree that even Ginger or Veronica would approve!…
Great project Linda! The perfect little touch of whimsy in the grown up space.
Hi, Linda! These are so cool… you’ve really inspired me! Thank you so much for stopping by Bella Nest. I’m a fan of yours and can’t wait for your Etsy store to launch!
Are you sure you’re not a Ginger….I mean who glamourously decorated up their hut on Gilligan’s Isle…..not Mary Ann and those gingham shirts
Have a blessed and wonderful day!
me
such a cute idea!!! I love this!
ps I’m a Ver-etty – Veronica’s taste on Betty’s budget
xox
Veronica and Ginger would totally drool over your style and creativity. Fabulous art idea!
You are seriously so cool. I love the room down to the very last little detail. The number art is perfect. And I love that you made it special for your little gal!
) I heart your crafts and your blog!
Jaime
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Brilliant!
I haven’t thought of an Archie comic in a long time – thanks for bringing this back! I love your little frames – such a cinch project, but with a big impact. Thanks for linking up.
This looks fantastic. I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas. Visiting you from Wow Us Wednesday.
this is awesome! i have to try this only with spiderman…the avengers and some others! thanks for sharing and as always it is fabulous having you as a friend! hugs…
how did i miss this?! i love comic book projects. i have half a basement full of my husband’s old ones and bear loves them. these are great!