Saturday, August 11, 2012

Projects, Fun & Memories


I have been completing as many projects as i can before we move!  I have seen so many ideas on paint, decorating that sometimes I can't sleep.  So I  am envisioning my art/craft room, right now I am using my dining room.
My first project was to take my petite dress form and decoupage with my favorite pieces of scraps



 
I placed bits of an old envelope on the bottom, the writing is so beautiful. I then put the fabric from a great old corset I found




I also have been making journals from old books.  The above is the one I made for my daughter's shower.  Since she is having another boy this book was perfect.


I collect all types of pieces of papers (music sheets, book pages, etc), lace, seam binding, leather cord, string.  I am making a collection of journals to show at a class I am teaching at The Pink House in Asheville.






This is a sweet journal that I almost hope doesn't sell.  I decopauged some beautiful pictures from an old Garden Book.  I aged it, added lace and did my thing!


20120707-052156.jpgSee  my work with the owners at The Pink House, we had so much Fun!!

Their decorating and finds are so wonderful, of course that is where I get my Anne Sloan paint






I will share so more projects with you coming up is a pair of chairs painted Pairs Gray and reuphostered with grain sacks.  I also am finishing a large dresser in Old White and then on to painting a cute camp table and chairs with Paris Gray!
Are we tired yet!!
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Di
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Thursday, August 9, 2012

Anatomy of a Baby Shower Gift

 I was at a loss at what to do for my daughter...I always do something fun but couldn't come up with a thought.
 And then I saw this lovely doll crib hanging on a hall tree...

Those sweet bunnies

I cleaned it and waxed it

The wheels are my favorite

Sweet chenille bear and soft blanket
Bunny so soft and sweet with another soft blanket

All packaged and ready for the shower
Little brother saying oh, pretty
Baby daughter with me


















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