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Okay, really M is not a word and you all know it. Guess I can't pull anything over on you all, huh?

 But the letter M is the focal point of this project and it all  started with a simple wood cut-out of the letter M. Mr. M was pretty blah when he first arrived at our house and was in serious need of some attention.
Here is Mr. M in his original state.
Kind of plain.

 Not to worry Mr. M, we have paint for you! Out comes silver metallic paint for the base coat and Mr. M is looking so much better. Hmmmm, still missing a little something though.

Here is Mr. M after his silver
metallic basecoat and starting to add
silver leaf.
Out comes the silver leaf and now Mr. M is complete!
Close up of the silver leaf that
creates a shiny, rustic metallic look.
Mr. M sitting proudly on our mantel!

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Spray Paint Linky Party at Thistlewood Farms
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  1. Honey at 2805August 20, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Looks Great! Thank you for sharing your project at Potpourri Friday!

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  2. Finding HomeOctober 15, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    So well done - you would never know it was wood. Thanks so much for sharing at our link party. Take care, Laura

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Very pretty! I like that you used the silver leaf to create the much sought after chippy look!

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