I've put 4 of these on my Etsy page called Rescued Treasures.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Folded Heart Valentine Books
Here's a new project I've been working on. It's a bit time-consuming, but I like the results. Folding the pages of old books is relaxing for me, and definitely not an exact science........there's a lot of guessing here. Some old books have pages that are somewhat fragile, so that adds to the challenge. Decorating the cover after all the pages are folded is a snap and really fun. Enjoy!
I've put 4 of these on my Etsy page called Rescued Treasures.
I've put 4 of these on my Etsy page called Rescued Treasures.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Weaving cones into trees and angels
My friend Melinda up in Alaska sent me these thread cones used by weavers. I've posted a photo of one of the cones to give an idea of what I started with. I painted the cones first, then added glitter. I used wood ball knobs for the angel heads, Christmas snowflake ornaments halved for halos, and bits of old lace and jewelry for the bodies. Tinsel or braid were used for hair. The first tree has mirrors and bits of old jewelry and beads, along with lots of sparkly pom poms. The pre-glittered balls were found at Michaels.
I am looking for additional ideas for other holidays using these cones. I will give away 5 cones (you pay postage) to whoever comes up with a unique and creative idea. I may even chip in the postage if it's not too much.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Scout Cabin Giving Up to the Elements
A dark little cabin nestled in the woods would be a great hideout for the adventurous souls!!! I was fascinated to see all the moss on the roof and even tiny trees sprouting between the old shingles. This treasure is in Bremerton, Washington on the edge of a forest.
"Twilightish" Forest in Bremerton, Washington
On the typical cloudy days the nearby forests were downright "spooky". "Twilight" book fans would have found it just perfect. No wonder the movie was filmed several hours from here in Forks, Washington.
Port Gamble, Washington
An unexpected sunny day in the little village overlooking the Puget Sound. Everything looked so clean and bright.
Monday, October 17, 2011
The "UP" House
A builder here in Utah contacted Disney and Pixar to get the plans and permission to build this replica of the "UP" house. The studio had the condition all plans would be returned and the house would not be duplicated. It's in Herriman, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City, and has become a tourist draw for the town.
The front porch has all the same features included in the movie: the wired doorbell, steps, and the lawn hose hanging on the edge. Notice the number #18 too!
The sweet mailbox looks identical to what we all saw in this heartwarming movie.
This is the view from the front porch, looking across the street. (I had to blur out people)
And there's the rooster weathervane. The builder tried to include every detail from the movie. The house is built in a sea of very dull identical homes. This home stands out. I wish more home were built like this. Love all the colors. Whoever gets to buy it will have a treasure, and plenty of visitors!
The front porch has all the same features included in the movie: the wired doorbell, steps, and the lawn hose hanging on the edge. Notice the number #18 too!
The sweet mailbox looks identical to what we all saw in this heartwarming movie.
This is the view from the front porch, looking across the street. (I had to blur out people)
And there's the rooster weathervane. The builder tried to include every detail from the movie. The house is built in a sea of very dull identical homes. This home stands out. I wish more home were built like this. Love all the colors. Whoever gets to buy it will have a treasure, and plenty of visitors!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Witch Hat with Hand-Embroidered Web
Designing a witch hat is NO easy task. First off, the fabric is so slippery and difficult to work with. Wire is needed to maintain the brim shape and point. But the creative "creepy" part is just plain old FUN!!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Paper flowers in a vase
This was a great craft using scrapbook paper, beads, buttons, vases and wire. I used my Cricut machine to cut out the flowers, then I used floral wire to create the flowers. I had to put a button between the petals to give them depth. The biggest challenge was all the wire twisting. Overall, it was a really fun craft to do.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Stool Project - The Finished View
Here is the AFTER photo. Amazing what a little paint and fabric will do!
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