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Birds and Flowers License Plate Art
Another fun project with license plates! My client (who doubles as my sister!) wanted to have a piece of license plate art made for her new baby's nursery, that both matched her bedding style and was...
Patriotic Miniature License Plate Map
What happens when you take leftover license plates from the 60s and 70s (they are generally the only ones painted solid colors on the back) and cut them into strips, which, put together, create a...
Motor City Mini License Plate Art
Skyline of Detroit, from a new perspective! Created using license plates from various states mounted on a red-stained board.
Miniature US License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
A miniature version of the larger Fifty States piece. Painstakingly created using pieces of a license plate from all 50 states. Mounted on a single stained board, measuring 14 x 9 inches.
Ford Logo License Plate Art by Design Turnpike
A miniature homage to my hometown's Ford Motor Company, created entirely from license plates from various US states. Mounted on a single stained board, measuring 14 x 9 inches. Apologies to those who...
Old Glory Miniature License Plate Art by Design Turnpike
A miniature version of the larger Old Glory piece, assembled from plates from various US states. Mounted on a single stained board, measuring 14 x 9 inches.
Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
A unique piece of Michigan history, containing Michigan license plates from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Mounted on stained board. Measures 36 x 36 inches.
Consider Curtain Clothing
MakinItHappen | November 21st, 2009
What's Behind Junk Drawer # 1
suewhitney | November 21st, 2009
Stone Walkway Nearly Free
MakinItHappen | November 20th, 2009
Recent comments
Re: Birds and Flowers License Plate Art
Thank you everyone for the kind comments. I had a lot of fun with this and can't wait to deliver it! Racers7 (Melody): How did I cut these? Heavy duty tin snips and some patience!
posted: 11:14 am on November 19thRe: barn dismantle
Old barn wood... I'm drooling!
posted: 12:53 pm on October 28thRe: A Junker's Collection - Part One
Awesome, fun, cool stuff!
posted: 12:52 pm on October 28thRe: Don't be Chicken
That's sweet!
posted: 12:51 pm on October 28thRe: Ready for 3rd Gear?
Wow, that is awesome. Love the shade too. Good choice!
posted: 10:51 am on October 20thRe: Garden Arbor Creation
Really an amazing transformation!
posted: 10:50 am on October 20thRe: Industrial goes Glam
Who would have thought plumbing pieces could look this good?
posted: 10:50 am on October 20thRe: Got Gas!
As always, very cool. I love your sense of color and the boldness you bring to every project.
posted: 10:49 am on October 20thRe: Trick or Treat
The letters are a huge score! Nice work as always :)
posted: 10:47 am on October 20thRe: Climbing my Chippy Ladder to Success!
The distressing is perfect!
posted: 11:45 am on October 7thRe: "TUTU TOOTSIE"
Love the color palette!
posted: 11:43 am on October 7thRe: You knew it was coming...
Cool!
posted: 2:37 pm on October 2ndRe: Drink Up!
What an awesome collection!
posted: 9:30 am on September 29thRe: From Card Table to Wall Art
Love the character of this piece!
posted: 9:29 am on September 29thRe: Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
Mimi, thanks for your insight and warm welcome!
posted: 9:27 am on September 29thRe: Juliette
Wow, that would a fun decoration in any room!
posted: 4:24 pm on September 24thRe: "The Twelve Best"
Love the bold color!
posted: 4:20 pm on September 24thRe: Stamp Box
Love old stamps. Nice work!
posted: 4:18 pm on September 24thRe: license plate star ..
Very nice work. I also do license plate art and appreciate your take on it!
posted: 9:22 am on September 24thRe: Old tool chest becomes a piece of furniture for my work room!
It looks great!
posted: 9:19 am on September 24thRe: Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
Thanks everyone for the insightful and nice comments! I have taken your advice and removed any promotional aspects off my posting to conform to the user agreement.
posted: 9:18 am on September 24thRe: Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
Thanks for the nice comments! Anyone know why my other 3 posts are not showing up under My Contributions? I'm new here, thanks in advance...
posted: 9:22 am on September 23rd