After seeing my sister, Kathy (CreativeHomeExpressions) transform a thrift store clock into a beautiful cloche, I was hooked! Like you probably do, I see these clocks everywhere: garage sales, Goodwill, thrift stores, etc. This one I picked up from the Unique Thrift Stores last week for $5.99. After removing all of the clock pieces and tape (and boy did they have a LOT of tape wrapped around this thing!), I started by cleaning the glass...
I'm not sure where I picked up these fleur de lis candle holders. I believe it was a couple of years ago at Big Lots. Anywho, the candles got a little icky and wouldn't light anymore. The glass has a kind of iridescent glow to it. A little boring if you ask me so I got busy preparing for a quickie makeover. After removing all of the gross wax, I gave each a couple of coats...
Another dreary Monday in our neck of the woods. And guess what? More snow is coming. Ick! The boys are off from school this week and we're having fun crafting together. I made some sweet glassine bags this morning. The French script is an image I bought from Etsy a couple of years ago. It's definitely one of my favorites. The gown image is from The Graphics Fairy. You probably can't tell but the gown...
I just love dress forms, don't you?! I have about 20 in the house of varying sizes. Some are fabric; some are metal. I think I have one in just about every room in the house. Here is my newest one: Someone posted a lovely dress form template on Pinterest. I used it to make this cardstock tag that measures a little under 8.5" x 11". First, I printed it out onto regular white paper. ...
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Embellished Peat Pots
I still have a bunch of peat pots left over from the summer. Since I'm still avoiding the chaos of the stores and malls (and still working with what I already have in the house), I decided to make a couple of new embellished ones. I gave each a coat of white acrylic paint. I tried my hand at doing a mixed media one with the little girl. The image is from The Graphics Fairy...
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Upcycled Garage Sale Candleholder
*Don't forget to enter my giveaway here!* I picked up this little candleholder at a garage sale on Friday. It was black when I bought it and here it is now: First, I spray painted it white. Then I used Mod Podge to glue on my French script paper. I used it on the back panel and then cut a little strip for the rim. I hung it up in my tearoom. I added a new candle...
