New Kit on Altered Pages

A new kit has been added to Altered Pages that I created! So if you get a chance  go check it out & while you are there check out all of the other treasures available ! I love all of the new Glitz papers that have been added with matching embellishments ! The photo is of the can with all the supplies and instructions needed , with several little tiny details for making a one of a kind treasure ! This is the link for the kit ! It is a lot of fun to create !! There are a lot of other kits available for your creativity from some of the other designers !!

Have a wonderful & creative day !

Vintage Repurposed

Thought I would share with you a little treasure I repurposed ! I have had this vintage wood silverware holder for quite awhile , it actually was one my mom used ......many years ago ! I kept it because I knew some day I would have to repurpose it into something ! So here it is !

Some of my favorite things , love vintage silverware ,wood spools and birdhouse's ! I created a little banner at the top with the word "FAITH" .

You may be able to see a close up of the lace above the vintage spoon , love that piece ! I made a simple yet rustic cross and placed in an old wood spool ! The edges are covered with tape from Tim Holtz , love using that stuff !

The verse for the inspiration :

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for ,

the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews1:11

                                                        Have a fabulous & creative day !

What's Been On My Table This past Week !

I have been trying to keep going in the creating things and getting projects done !  I have been doing a lot of re-purposing of old books , folding page's , ect to create unique designs . The collage above was created using various papers and image from Altered Pages , as well as the vintage look photo frame !  Take some time to go check out there site for some wonderful products to create with ! You will not be disappointed and Jean provides great service too !

I also have a lot of treasures to re-purpose for my Etsy shop SecondTreasures this morning I listed these great vintage ornate wall plaques !

I love the color and how they turned out !

 Hope you are all enjoying your summer ! Have a blessed & creative day !

Some glass prisms that are waiting to be finished into dangles !!

On My Table !

This is some of what I have been working on for the last week ! I have been creating some jewelry pieces for an up coming event ! I am using new and old treasures together , I have also been making some Ice Resin piece's ( will post some of those another day ) .

I was out pulling weeds in my garden last evening , it is my therapy time whenever I work in my garden . Something about the quietness and watching all the wonderful things growing and as they begin to bring forth fruit is so rewarding . I am reminded of the old timey song , I remember my mom singing it many times!

I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

Hope you have a blessed day ! Now I am off to get a lot more projects done !!

Spring Eggs

Yesterday I was so inspired by Cottage Charm and Family Inspiration' s post that I had to create my own little spring eggs ! Their blog is always filled with INSPIRATION , I love checking it out for a dose of creativity !! They were inspired by Anything Goes Here blog , another blog that will get your creativity going !These are my little eggs !

I used old dictionary papers , and tied with some batten burg tape ( I have a lot , as my aunt was one of the few licenced batten burg instructors in the nation .. she taught me , will have to be another post some day ! ) and a little tulle and some vintage florals from a hat that I dis- assembled because it was not in the best condition. I also dusted each egg with Pearl-x to give a little glimmer , it does not show up in the photos though !Happy Spring everyone .... so ready for it !!

Repurposed Treasure Keeper Tutorial

Tutorial on how to create a treasure keeper from tin can !

Supplies:

Tin can

Can opener

Spray paint ( Ivory)

Vintage papers

Designer papers ( your choice)

Candle stick ( can be glass or metal)

Vintage glass knob

Glitter

Charms, buttons beads or glass prisms

Silk floral's

Pen ( permanent)

Vintage book for text

Awl or nail to create hole in tin

Alcohol paint's or other paints of your choice

E 6000 glue or Gorilla glue

Fabric for the lining
First thing you will need is to prepare your can, I use a can that is about two inches tall and four inches across ( mine had chunk chicken in it ) ! The secret for being able to use a can without getting cut is to use a can opener that does not leave a sharp edge ! So you need to have a can opener that leaves a smooth edge.
Next to create the unique pedestal for your treasure keeper you will need to choose a candle holder of your choice depending on how tall you want yours.
Those trips to the thrift store have paid off now with your little stash of candle holders available !

Next you need to paint the tin can and candle holder. I used Krylon Satin Ivory spray paint , so easy to paint things with ! I used several coats till I felt it was covered good.

After everything has had a chance to dry well I used a punch or awl to make a hole in the center of the lid so I can attach my vintage glass knob. I place a wood piece under the lid and punch away.Don't worry if it gets scratched because it will be covered with paper.

Next you can prepare your flowers to use on the top , I used some silk floral's I had on hand and "painted" them with chalks to age them a bit and added some silver glitter to the edges for sparkle! I also took a vintage book that had seen better days and cut various text , these will also be added into the flowers for a dash of interest.

You can age them if you want with some chalks or however you like best aging papers!The fun part begins with choosing any kind of papers you would like and using Mod Podge or adhesive of your choice , cover the lid and sides. After your papers have dried you can also age the can and candle with paint or in this one I used Alcohol inks . I also cut a little fluffy circle for in the inside of the container.

Layer all of your flowers and attach to the lid with your glass knob or you can use a large bead, layer some buttons ect.

If you want to also embellish your tin with glitter or pens to add more interest you can also do that at this time ! You can glue the candle stick to the tin at this time , I used E 6000 , you can also use Gorilla glue , let dry till secure! Your Treasure Keeper is done , ready to hide a special treasure in or give as a gift!
I added some ribbons and a vintage glass prism to the candle stick part for a little added bling. You could also use charms,buttons or even a tag ! I hope you enjoyed this & will have fun creating your own ! So appreciate your comments!
Iam adding this to The Thrifty Home , check out her blog & more wonderful ideas !

Tiny Lamp Re-Do

I have had this lamp forever , my sister gave it to me many years ago because she didn't want it . It has been one of those things always thinking ... need to re-do that lamp ! Well I finally did! It was a gold and I painted it with a Nickle spray paint, had to take the lamp apart to do which is easy. Also covered the shade with a burlap type fabric that I had stamped on . It is on an antique sewing machine, that sits at the bottom of my steps ( I live in a split level home) so is a dark area and hard to take a photo , even if there is a light above it. The sewing machine was my grandmothers, my dad is 96 years old , so that probably tells you that this sewing machine is also old ! Oppps , guess that would include me too !

Hope you enjoyed looking at my little re-do and sorry for the bad photos! Have a fabulous day !

Will be posting this on The Shabby Chic Cottage also !

Monday's Junk !!

The Nice and Easy Antiques gal's are having a Junkin Monday , so I thought I would join in , except my junk is of things I recently found and am using in my home !!!

The top photo is of my table in my living room ( the table was a junk find also a long time ago ) I purchased a low clear glass candle holder and a clear glass vase from the thrift store.... glued them together and ...tada, it is holding a "birdie nest " !I also came across this large apothecary jar in a turquoise , blue tone , I knew it would go in my office , so there it is sitting by a stack of white pedestal dishes I have also acquired via garage sales! The walls in my office are a robins egg blue ( on one wall only) the other walls are a brown tone, the sweet little vintage kitty is a gift from a friend !.

Another repurposed little treasure is on a table in my living room, I had found this little dome with a bottom , not sure what they are intended for , may be butter, but I glued it to a candlestick and turned it into a pedestal dish with a dept. 56 kitty inside that a friend gave me many years ago , it is sitting in a bed of white vintage buttons.

I also snapped a shot of some frames I had found at the thrift shop and a silver tray that I am in the middle of repurposing !! So I better get back to my projects !! Have a wonderful day ! And check out the other Junkin Monday Posts !

Re-Do !

Where do the days go? Sorry about not getting back to my little ole' blog for more posts , but it has been crazy busy !I could list it all , but you would get bored! Took a before photo of a chair I have in my living room , was a flea market find many years ago , I painted it and recovered the cushion . Well that was a few years ago & children and kitties , so I "re-did" the chair ! I had a chandelier stencil and painted on some linen fabric and also on the back , had some chocolate brown fabric ( same as my drapes) and made a small pillow. I have so many projects to catch up on and I am also trying to get a lot of things made for an up-coming craft sale, will post some photos at a later time of some of those things !
Have a blessed day !

Organize and Inspire !

I have been so busy with all the usual things , extra yard work and get together's with family that I have not posted as much ! I have been trying to organize my studio some more , that can be a never ending project! Photo below is some of my ribbons , I have more stored in drawers,all of my wider ribbons, but I love the handy little holders for some ribbons ! I really need to liquidate a lot of things , but that also takes time!

I made some little "signs " from scrabble words , to sit in a special spot to encourage you !I have this one listed in my Etsy shop.

Off to do more errands for the day !

Repurposed and Altered !

Finding various treasures along the way going to estate sales and thrifting it is amazing what little treasures combined will produce ! One of my most favorite things to create is using old or discarded items and creating something fun !

Listed this little birdie under a glass cloche dome on a pedestal on Etsy! Living a little serene life in it's own little world !

Hope you are having a wonderful , blessed & creative week !

Foo Foo and Friday Flea Market

Too many things going on right now so Iam a little late posting my Friday Flea Market new treasures !! Some vintage sewing goodies , a lilac tea cup set with vintage treasures and the sweetest little green and white crochet "dress" potholder ! So click on my link and check them out !

Also finished a FooFoo little dress for my littlethings1 shop ! An adorable little wire dress form all foo foo'd up ! Two repurposed necklace's also !! I have been working on a lot more things , just takes time to finish all the last details and take photos !!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous fall !