This piece was made by me, The License Plate Gal, gozoomy here on eBay.

This is the label from one side of an old produce shipping crate. It is made from a paper and balsa board combination. I cut it away from the box and mounted it on an old vintage wood board. The combination was just right. Any dirt, smudges or tears that appear on the finished piece are as the label was found on the box and preserves the patina. 

I stained the wood to accent the label and used acrylic paint for permanence. I attached the label securely.  Lastly, I sealed the entire item — label and wood board — in a clear polymer for protection.  With the hanger on the back, it is ready to be displayed.

About the artist — Barb Sistak

My art emerges from re-combining found objects in meaningful, expressive ways. My current works include found objects which is part of my ongoing investigation of textures and surfaces. I am an artist located in the Chicago area. I have shown my work in prestigious venues such as the Woman Make Gallery, Women’s Works Exhibitions, Chicago Art Open, River North (Chicago) and numerous cultural centers. My work has been accepted into national juried shows and is included in many public and private collections. I have been working since the early 1990s and have experimented with many techniques and materials. I am currently making my work available here on eBay. However, you may have seen my work at Chicago area art festivals and exhibitions over the past years. 

About My eBay Store

License Plate Garage is where we have man cave / she shed collectables and decor. We specialize in vintage historical license plates and upcycled art and materials. My Partner/Husband and I are long-time, respected license plate and vintage item collectors. We have been selling online since 2001 and have always maintained high ratings. We have many items in our Store to decorate garages, man caves, she sheds, dens, restaurants, offices, etc. If you would like more information about us, please get in touch.