I found the cutest, white, ceramic piggy bank in the bargain bin at Target. He was just begging to be altered. Tore bits of dark blue paper. Found financial words like "money", "debt", "loan" in a 1938 newspaper that Lambie had given me a while ago. Decoupaged these to the piggy with Modge Podge. Stuck on mermaid stickers, fish and little bubbles so he would fit with the bathroom decor. Slathered him with 5 or 6 coats of Modge Podge. Used a dark blue Sharpie marker to print his name.
His name comes from a story my brother told about his son. "Dad," the boy said. "My funds are low. Can you loan me a twenty?" Mafundsalo. 
He's a keeper... I LOVE piggy banks. I used to paint them in ceramics as gifts for newborns!
ReplyDeleteCute! Never thought of altering a piggy bank.
ReplyDeletethat's so cute CJ, love the project, love the name... now all you have to do is fill him up!
ReplyDeleteSo that's an altered pig...and I thought it was a boar who could no longer roar.... ;)
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
Hi CJ,
ReplyDeleteHow cute, I am a nut over piggy banks too. I have never done nothing cute like that though. As I said before," You are just too creative, and talented." Love it! Your friend,
Dollydonna
EXCELLENT job - he's darling!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous CJ, I love it! Hope you are doing fine and have a terrific weekend. Best wishes - Lee
ReplyDeletelol..err..not really THAT FUNNY! c'mon now. :\....lol. As always, I'm blown awy by your artistic talent and creativity! Came out so kooo! I take my nieces/nephews to Target, never noticed the cheapie bin...lol.
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