tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30573005200657843972024-03-05T23:09:55.992-05:00TreasuresRenewedA blog for junklovers.Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-59381609456886165752011-04-07T09:50:00.005-04:002011-04-07T09:59:17.499-04:00Upcycled Wooden Pepsi Crate<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmwbACYHmueq6kqWrldB-aejrWgS2RIr0fFSHau9agvTZw-tgAD7ElfeJi6Cggfemaji4gC1xERrcOz0m8ZXOvrv1c3ReuO3wC7eTlP9sQb21W9JeTv1_BjTbWMb0QAtU2DWQ3k5yDVc/s1600/stuff+004+1000X750.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592839898821543202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmwbACYHmueq6kqWrldB-aejrWgS2RIr0fFSHau9agvTZw-tgAD7ElfeJi6Cggfemaji4gC1xERrcOz0m8ZXOvrv1c3ReuO3wC7eTlP9sQb21W9JeTv1_BjTbWMb0QAtU2DWQ3k5yDVc/s320/stuff+004+1000X750.jpg" /></a> I have converted my wooden Pepsi Crate into a wall shelf where I display my watering cans. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56TVHqxJa1OPgSYNa0bskRg4K69plYwAD69ecDUie5kDkbOAFsS-GC9gJb0rcSt1GVwut-oFot2Y20cFZ18c1zrOsdRVicPpDRW8XXA6LLGxDxGu-6eQeJByr9LrsXxZ04Kwf3HXi4c4/s1600/stuff+005+750X1000.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592839620469768338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56TVHqxJa1OPgSYNa0bskRg4K69plYwAD69ecDUie5kDkbOAFsS-GC9gJb0rcSt1GVwut-oFot2Y20cFZ18c1zrOsdRVicPpDRW8XXA6LLGxDxGu-6eQeJByr9LrsXxZ04Kwf3HXi4c4/s320/stuff+005+750X1000.jpg" /></a> <br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Click <a href="http://treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com/2011/03/upcycled-vintage-wooden-crates.html">here</a> for more wooden crate ideas. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Have a great week, and remember to:</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Until Next Time...... </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Nora </div></div>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-44952095025637894622011-03-19T12:03:00.005-04:002011-03-19T12:12:47.313-04:00Upcycled Vintage Wooden Crates<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6F9_joh2HeMMNnO4s8dbAi3Tu8CVuYhJOfbVIw2t-JcHI0vqMvJp2xO6O8J7hcLgkPMgtxDdy53VJAcAn0dofaNf0vBeZJsr2xzhzqoQ1_aQIqdYgICqgZ8eQgjmOfnE06OgeSZHzF5M/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585823848745861026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6F9_joh2HeMMNnO4s8dbAi3Tu8CVuYhJOfbVIw2t-JcHI0vqMvJp2xO6O8J7hcLgkPMgtxDdy53VJAcAn0dofaNf0vBeZJsr2xzhzqoQ1_aQIqdYgICqgZ8eQgjmOfnE06OgeSZHzF5M/s320/1.jpg" /></a> I just love vintage wooden crates and can rarely resist adding another to my collection. I have found a great way to display an utilize the crates by converting them into wall shelves.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHwLcsr0d9rJsQP2bS3SIHQdwlAtklkthkkZROE7fKYR3g08RLB6EdjgSu2UR4KD8BDL2CTKgUfcnCDZ5IWgW_Xj5sgXF1G2x8TP72gQz-XDGDw9k-rSl3zNp7kqU47rgk7UNH1z1w9I/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585823638231105762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHwLcsr0d9rJsQP2bS3SIHQdwlAtklkthkkZROE7fKYR3g08RLB6EdjgSu2UR4KD8BDL2CTKgUfcnCDZ5IWgW_Xj5sgXF1G2x8TP72gQz-XDGDw9k-rSl3zNp7kqU47rgk7UNH1z1w9I/s320/2.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;">Since my walls are wallpaper over paneling I was able to just use drywall screws to secure my crates. I used some small screw hooks so I could display my tea cups.<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhFl_cKMnmPUQl2f_U1d2J-2XAwoagytU-Mbti_3-v1tR7iyfgXblSDYcQhx1r4Y5w-763Kk843IysD8eABN7UUwjn4FXsSXvye09FOAcK1N9eLh9AiwJ5TOivNDewfIm2_AOasQpOt0/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585823398748832770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhFl_cKMnmPUQl2f_U1d2J-2XAwoagytU-Mbti_3-v1tR7iyfgXblSDYcQhx1r4Y5w-763Kk843IysD8eABN7UUwjn4FXsSXvye09FOAcK1N9eLh9AiwJ5TOivNDewfIm2_AOasQpOt0/s320/3.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;">I really like the rustic look. One of my crates is unique and has compartments that are perfect for displaying my little finds.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8J3CpEmSTnNUiLxCCr4onNUUIvcifvxKqF7QwqQQ-9rLjjLQqdACU4AQHZzsWxv8CwfvxScuEC_5TqPOVIsj_N2QHBA-DH5y5X6X3byEsPA3JiKWIYFWkYOr6XEuYrIsr2cxjE4GBHI/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585823034768614818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8J3CpEmSTnNUiLxCCr4onNUUIvcifvxKqF7QwqQQ-9rLjjLQqdACU4AQHZzsWxv8CwfvxScuEC_5TqPOVIsj_N2QHBA-DH5y5X6X3byEsPA3JiKWIYFWkYOr6XEuYrIsr2cxjE4GBHI/s320/4.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYuuP-riev1qtATTerd74ThJIspkuYNUhMXuArNIva3JIzWNnBanvb4FodeJBU9sO8NLw2UOFyMfcwY5MTljH1na7IJYxjuOO87Bkv8xEbAB4pNCYU8kvE6HwhnN9P0FxJpN1SRsjnns/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585823033996194146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghYuuP-riev1qtATTerd74ThJIspkuYNUhMXuArNIva3JIzWNnBanvb4FodeJBU9sO8NLw2UOFyMfcwY5MTljH1na7IJYxjuOO87Bkv8xEbAB4pNCYU8kvE6HwhnN9P0FxJpN1SRsjnns/s320/5.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-family:georgia;">So... next time you come across one of those old wooden crates snatch it up for future display. Stay tuned next week when I'll show you my vintage converted Pepsi crate. </span><br /><div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Have a great week, and remember to:</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;">Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Until Next Time......<br /><em>Nora </em></span></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-1467847162938680802011-03-11T15:28:00.008-05:002011-03-11T15:39:43.366-05:00Upcycled Birdhouse<div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uTIyYwir3tYc9ZRx2QXf7X2sHFWk88ygSV235MMFLq5RSdN2j-f4bX5Q6EKvKHCCqkLUY7Z44i0zOIwAnoWQU_aVbrt1mpgxmPejHhf6OTLEG8RZkmy_HCgebxzWrQ_vls-APSH9JFs/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582924077975718434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uTIyYwir3tYc9ZRx2QXf7X2sHFWk88ygSV235MMFLq5RSdN2j-f4bX5Q6EKvKHCCqkLUY7Z44i0zOIwAnoWQU_aVbrt1mpgxmPejHhf6OTLEG8RZkmy_HCgebxzWrQ_vls-APSH9JFs/s320/1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">The weather is slowly getting warmer a sure sign that spring is on its way. A great time to upcycle a cute little birdhouse.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckBKG9gU2qXOrP_QPH2XnAWLMUNt_4LhKEL8T75U7DxJCeId6a__dQny5qURkLTCaNbD_uioc0bo2qrlmWtTImgUY22KajcFm5188PB_Obe50C2rkFC1sn_57pghl70MXW2Zj_M4CO2Y/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582923825409603378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckBKG9gU2qXOrP_QPH2XnAWLMUNt_4LhKEL8T75U7DxJCeId6a__dQny5qURkLTCaNbD_uioc0bo2qrlmWtTImgUY22KajcFm5188PB_Obe50C2rkFC1sn_57pghl70MXW2Zj_M4CO2Y/s320/2.jpg" /></a> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">For my pallet I used a metal birdhouse I found at my local thrift store. My goal was to completely cover the house with bits and pieces of just about anything I could find. I used sequins, buttons, earrings, a watch face, beads, sea glass, broken dishes, glass globs and aquarium rocks.</span> </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczX5FRCzOTz9gJ7AsNmYsjOKeHPDNZb9GJgfxR2pgFSw4pURNtOmQaxRaYsCh-Tk6bfKEz2XWVcOPVKPR0smKluS81N95QL1ZmurrRQmX-a5qxHYt7A3UiFXMxtkiX5CRcJXWdSnDkoM/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582923502481537954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczX5FRCzOTz9gJ7AsNmYsjOKeHPDNZb9GJgfxR2pgFSw4pURNtOmQaxRaYsCh-Tk6bfKEz2XWVcOPVKPR0smKluS81N95QL1ZmurrRQmX-a5qxHYt7A3UiFXMxtkiX5CRcJXWdSnDkoM/s320/3.jpg" /></a> <div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">I started by covering the house front. I used cheap school glue for the light weight items, for the heavy items I used Wellbond. </span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl65UD2SRF0QHr6UnU4wFPWOROEFgIRF4tHHNedZ8GsNQMHzxhGPJlxvK_hyphenhyphenhzuVeBzN73wJTeVCW6KGfwku8ipxQGcceUPuYNigTLwCmmLK4JxsfjBHI2u5sjJE88i13U515nuUoR5Cw/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582923155576233938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl65UD2SRF0QHr6UnU4wFPWOROEFgIRF4tHHNedZ8GsNQMHzxhGPJlxvK_hyphenhyphenhzuVeBzN73wJTeVCW6KGfwku8ipxQGcceUPuYNigTLwCmmLK4JxsfjBHI2u5sjJE88i13U515nuUoR5Cw/s320/4.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Once the front was completely covered I let it dry before moving on the sides, back and roof. I found it helped to prop the house up and keep it level when working. I really loved the way it turned out, my birdhouse with bits and pieces.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdF0mySsa1ABoxeqOgZO_3HE6wPjtNmLHMHvXe0tOzxlDPO_Dt9LKWxJpJGWSU-ng1k6glP_fqUQEke681VYEIYANH3HnPYKx_SEpURK_K1qvP0BNmcosWVWaN9u_bZ6MnvxfMXP5GkkI/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582922769578926914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdF0mySsa1ABoxeqOgZO_3HE6wPjtNmLHMHvXe0tOzxlDPO_Dt9LKWxJpJGWSU-ng1k6glP_fqUQEke681VYEIYANH3HnPYKx_SEpURK_K1qvP0BNmcosWVWaN9u_bZ6MnvxfMXP5GkkI/s320/5.jpg" /></a> <div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Have a great week, and remember to:<br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.<br /><br />Until Next Time......<br /><em>Nora </em></span></div></div></div><br /></div>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-32934697381451144522011-03-05T14:25:00.005-05:002011-03-05T14:41:02.185-05:00Western Blue Jean Baby Bib<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYaZsDE9g_95LS4l4oAOZk6u7OfqXJ4wDskuXAkGB0Et-yDDyvHF4gB1lG5976vThM-lz9F0GtqRFb1qqNS_ywa6d6u43LIxsl6L7lWnnblckKn8DR-cH_2i6Aio_g9vaZVmCk7xbKnk/s1600/stuff+003+1000X750.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580680650969203794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYaZsDE9g_95LS4l4oAOZk6u7OfqXJ4wDskuXAkGB0Et-yDDyvHF4gB1lG5976vThM-lz9F0GtqRFb1qqNS_ywa6d6u43LIxsl6L7lWnnblckKn8DR-cH_2i6Aio_g9vaZVmCk7xbKnk/s320/stuff+003+1000X750.jpg" /></a> This is a great way to recycle some of those old jeans. I always have a stash of out dated or outgrown blue jeans and just love to recycle with them. Since they are a nice weight I find they make wonderful baby bibs. Here is how I made the western style baby bibs. I started by cutting up one seam of the jean leg. I opened the leg and placed the center of my pattern over the center of the uncut leg seam. I pinned and cut out my baby bib. Next I placed my contrasting fabric (right side up) over the baby bib (right side up), matching the corner of the contrasting fabric to the center bottom of the bib. I pinned the contrasting fabric in place and cut along the edge of the blue jean fabric, using my baby bib as my guide or pattern for the contrasting fabric. Next I used a zig-zag stitch and machine stitched approximately ½ inch all around the bib edge. I used the same stitch and tacked down the contrasting fabric along the front bottom using the same ½ inches allowance.<br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYAleVUDWkpGZejjOgqa-mjvAYjUwHSPvGQHaL9kPdgRnhHuyyS7Bv7bEph0NIYvOhc_uLlVQ5fEekweTlvAzPsfzTED9jC7M5V125ya7NulufRYLxaKuoy-lw9EXY45lsh2iyCS-4LM/s1600/stuff+005+1000X750.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580680288088895634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYAleVUDWkpGZejjOgqa-mjvAYjUwHSPvGQHaL9kPdgRnhHuyyS7Bv7bEph0NIYvOhc_uLlVQ5fEekweTlvAzPsfzTED9jC7M5V125ya7NulufRYLxaKuoy-lw9EXY45lsh2iyCS-4LM/s320/stuff+005+1000X750.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I sewed on Velcro for my closure and added a cute star applique from contrasting fabric. Lastly, I snipped the entire bib edge close to the zig-zag stitching, I also snipped the bottom edge of the contrasting fabric. I washed and dried the bib which gave me the fraying effect. </div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYSRihZcDatM0E3_Ak6gGQqyNmvup5kUi6wkmmXBJiYoPfSonjxQmC0zE7ofVWaxo3iTh5qeeol8yQVubw6AxDasz-5lt7qCO7tlKRx0sEAqitK3Hk83aVicmx2yvl_3wkjAf8kG9C0c/s1600/stuff+004+750X1000.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580679798419215042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYSRihZcDatM0E3_Ak6gGQqyNmvup5kUi6wkmmXBJiYoPfSonjxQmC0zE7ofVWaxo3iTh5qeeol8yQVubw6AxDasz-5lt7qCO7tlKRx0sEAqitK3Hk83aVicmx2yvl_3wkjAf8kG9C0c/s320/stuff+004+750X1000.jpg" /></a> These bibs are just so cute and wash up so nice making them very functional. The contrasting fabric could be changed to pastel colors making it very cute for little girls as well.<br /><br /><div>Have a great week, and remember to:<br /></div><br /><div>Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.<br /></div><br /><div>Until Next Time......<br /><em>Nora </em></div></div></div>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-23402438218466289942011-02-25T10:50:00.007-05:002011-02-25T11:06:57.089-05:00Bread Box Makeover<div align="center"><br />I love vintage wooden bread boxes and the upcycling possibilities are endless. This box was a yard sale find that was in good shape, but needed a cosmetic makeover. </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GtXvPXS4SfJfkPVq5O2IxyLdgSjM-O_7A65PKDMeIwM1gv3Bp07zo14nHWvKdxNnqTRGscEY6S0rEEC1cnf-PrjDteZWhzl6XVFSNdK2s4zxyvST-2q3NtgMvquroCCgfI4SaqecSw8/s1600/stuff+001+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577658200360699970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8GtXvPXS4SfJfkPVq5O2IxyLdgSjM-O_7A65PKDMeIwM1gv3Bp07zo14nHWvKdxNnqTRGscEY6S0rEEC1cnf-PrjDteZWhzl6XVFSNdK2s4zxyvST-2q3NtgMvquroCCgfI4SaqecSw8/s320/stuff+001+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWdDXTJ3r5sj9urhdTl4SQcg_ejGgZSXQ3gPKUQcRQ5SYIyPONSShdM0cePHWQvRzlotRhHArUX3an3I8oiaPAXFqnsj94XrhgIxFey9H-u4jWQdMbJXimyZLQSaWnLw9hiD3aYjrtCI/s1600/stuff+002+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577658196454856866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWdDXTJ3r5sj9urhdTl4SQcg_ejGgZSXQ3gPKUQcRQ5SYIyPONSShdM0cePHWQvRzlotRhHArUX3an3I8oiaPAXFqnsj94XrhgIxFey9H-u4jWQdMbJXimyZLQSaWnLw9hiD3aYjrtCI/s320/stuff+002+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpLhOAIEJKpDlBBX8GTnmXvh7wOdWdWKRbMQ9-fmDAHmQcm_2l_LGPPgSdAb0iZOX4z6rQNPj-cu9Lhbyzb5s9PTNgXL-uhNGCuy0n32oqZwbNDDJQ_anevsjKieQmdJ7YSOtDZai24M/s1600/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577658190352973698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqpLhOAIEJKpDlBBX8GTnmXvh7wOdWdWKRbMQ9-fmDAHmQcm_2l_LGPPgSdAb0iZOX4z6rQNPj-cu9Lhbyzb5s9PTNgXL-uhNGCuy0n32oqZwbNDDJQ_anevsjKieQmdJ7YSOtDZai24M/s320/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a> <div align="center">I decided to try some decoupage on the box. Since I knew the finished project was for my teenage daughter I wanted to try something upbeat. Somehow from that I got the idea to cover the box completely in words from magazines. I clipped and clipped and clipped finding a combination of fonts, colors and size. </div><br /><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPEiEz5eeQzsNscqnF8Ewsy1sgBqT7HfFYnpsF_9pRsWRN7cFEnp7yB_isL36yJnuxMscjA2Zi1URXcWZhW2-M2IrH_etQoakfUkIMHBk8T1BZDCYPokCLSPIBO2x1GGX8u8unOBuokE/s1600/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577657321885571090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPEiEz5eeQzsNscqnF8Ewsy1sgBqT7HfFYnpsF_9pRsWRN7cFEnp7yB_isL36yJnuxMscjA2Zi1URXcWZhW2-M2IrH_etQoakfUkIMHBk8T1BZDCYPokCLSPIBO2x1GGX8u8unOBuokE/s320/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydw-seHiTEi3-WnMYgldKpfkAgjngXXMCYvFi0eh9XJDuYoth_TLEMg-vvWzrfC-GBTJuisOOzWzIMVImU7IRLccGNJTqzkVsaWzrEVPtNdWT5UO0stzQB48eCtiPqWZTmBewW_dZPvU/s1600/stuff+005+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577657316326582162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydw-seHiTEi3-WnMYgldKpfkAgjngXXMCYvFi0eh9XJDuYoth_TLEMg-vvWzrfC-GBTJuisOOzWzIMVImU7IRLccGNJTqzkVsaWzrEVPtNdWT5UO0stzQB48eCtiPqWZTmBewW_dZPvU/s320/stuff+005+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZej1lUOQe4X-cjbcq0P6uUU0zPhEHn0xr8c_rEvG-iI9wLa6_QsFQomTciJImlXrvUuF2RSwxOoOuWjsG8QuS5ckoYHW5Ea7bP73nonANMzwsXV9IJJqxVFeu984BgBzfvkY-xR-Bm4M/s1600/stuff+006+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577657319706336338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZej1lUOQe4X-cjbcq0P6uUU0zPhEHn0xr8c_rEvG-iI9wLa6_QsFQomTciJImlXrvUuF2RSwxOoOuWjsG8QuS5ckoYHW5Ea7bP73nonANMzwsXV9IJJqxVFeu984BgBzfvkY-xR-Bm4M/s320/stuff+006+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div><div></div><div align="center">I carefully layered the clippings trying to cover all the bare wood that would show when the door was closed. It was time-consuming, but very rewarding. I used watered down Elmer's glue for my decoupage medium. Once the piece was completely dry I used a water based sealer. I really love the way it turned out and more importantly my daughter loved it as well. She uses the recycled bread box to store her video games. Not only are the games a perfect fit, but the finished piece fits her teenage room decor nicely. </div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaSYr2hEuDdVVV64XaOWHe5boaS74QrIByyjyl3zjqXBK3bpbKu7TyrfPPWQwSd69nA4x0DfmgzqLF8FAHBC7KKPNRb31AFqtMYpyaXDz2nN-tRN0jJthHkQQUpaAXWUzkQyD5CE6tW0/s1600/stuff+009+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577656640965084418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVaSYr2hEuDdVVV64XaOWHe5boaS74QrIByyjyl3zjqXBK3bpbKu7TyrfPPWQwSd69nA4x0DfmgzqLF8FAHBC7KKPNRb31AFqtMYpyaXDz2nN-tRN0jJthHkQQUpaAXWUzkQyD5CE6tW0/s320/stuff+009+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gWbAWqM68rvMR1hOND28MpYTPXB7-VifvMRGwm2odjw0C1QK85a2t4NpwwRakoUSc0nt6erv0FzX4JWLZd4KDY7D9mETOzAavSUHd95RXApv_BbrOF34qsiGb7wQLH-eudaJOtBtEm0/s1600/stuff+008+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577656640394817186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gWbAWqM68rvMR1hOND28MpYTPXB7-VifvMRGwm2odjw0C1QK85a2t4NpwwRakoUSc0nt6erv0FzX4JWLZd4KDY7D9mETOzAavSUHd95RXApv_BbrOF34qsiGb7wQLH-eudaJOtBtEm0/s320/stuff+008+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExfeTIzeZeXnRmSnHByQKUO9UJu270rHDtyI3ATnTz9DZlg4FgDkaK57ICjECIgSxAL20uHktrVMAO2Nhk8R46iFqLYbvGMuvVFVKlPDM4YFlnFvVxh4F93Ra9smDvOUwgDkvYZttZUE/s1600/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577656637171379922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjExfeTIzeZeXnRmSnHByQKUO9UJu270rHDtyI3ATnTz9DZlg4FgDkaK57ICjECIgSxAL20uHktrVMAO2Nhk8R46iFqLYbvGMuvVFVKlPDM4YFlnFvVxh4F93Ra9smDvOUwgDkvYZttZUE/s320/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br />Have a great week, and remember to:<br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.<br />Until Next Time......<br /><em>Nora<br /></em><div><div><div><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-50784165447894790602011-02-18T18:07:00.003-05:002011-02-18T18:13:43.934-05:00For The Love Of Old Suitcases<div align="center">I just love old suitcases. Every time I come across one I have a hard time refusing. They have so much character and come in so many different styles, colors, textures and sizes. These vintage finds are so versatile and have so many uses. My favorite way is to stack, stack and stack.... </div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUQzaTtyn_hjYHOWkmI649_Dg32gQM1nhjdCHiT6bBMVKHEN-hn6qVbwKhgQCWBQPtdsIo5J8_yTvANie-o7-JoRg1vHwEIRLHQ464gVKDSolRzs1SgUCEHc2axwk0f1z18tz5sm5DfU/s1600/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575170863737733666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUQzaTtyn_hjYHOWkmI649_Dg32gQM1nhjdCHiT6bBMVKHEN-hn6qVbwKhgQCWBQPtdsIo5J8_yTvANie-o7-JoRg1vHwEIRLHQ464gVKDSolRzs1SgUCEHc2axwk0f1z18tz5sm5DfU/s320/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a> <div align="center">I often store my finds inside. The only problem with this is that after few months I forget what I have hidden away in the cases. I find myself pulling them down and searching each case to find my forgotten treasures. It's like Christmas Day or a great pick me up in the middle of winter when there are no Garage Sales to be found. </div><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThW12tJIRB24kOW_AG2tv79g-kF3RvFbcs43wdhJMSr3niKiA-UJVrb2KIrO5gtLKxM-9A2DtvCJKj1PbMnHf0lfK72SGb3vdPtP5FdVUkswhTLVY4V9KY44GrMN3GGcuuRIJnDKl3ow/s1600/stuff+008+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575170857620247618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThW12tJIRB24kOW_AG2tv79g-kF3RvFbcs43wdhJMSr3niKiA-UJVrb2KIrO5gtLKxM-9A2DtvCJKj1PbMnHf0lfK72SGb3vdPtP5FdVUkswhTLVY4V9KY44GrMN3GGcuuRIJnDKl3ow/s320/stuff+008+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a> </div><div align="center">I know there are several ways to revamp old suitcases for new use. Maybe someday I'll give one these techniques a try. Until then I will continue to grab up every new case I find and stack away....<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4U_2Ec9-vxD0HBG0Mvm-7xlHfC3oqlrRciOhjUThHSiEySx1Pwz5ji6RRGaT2TmxZYFourWVcsbv34GCAlKhxO5ZNyj-5oEs5V79s3rgxiVQE5Vo3SneJOUKVwYH2AyKP9qQUCSqbNk/s1600/stuff+009+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575170852295740178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4U_2Ec9-vxD0HBG0Mvm-7xlHfC3oqlrRciOhjUThHSiEySx1Pwz5ji6RRGaT2TmxZYFourWVcsbv34GCAlKhxO5ZNyj-5oEs5V79s3rgxiVQE5Vo3SneJOUKVwYH2AyKP9qQUCSqbNk/s320/stuff+009+Large+Web+view.jpg" /></a><br />Have a great week, and remember to:<br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.<br />Until Next Time......<br /><em>Nora<br /><br /></em><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-78258540619932798992011-02-11T21:37:00.002-05:002011-02-11T21:42:52.571-05:00My ReturnWell.... it has been almost a year since my last post so I decided it was time start posting again.<br /><br />My latest and greatest project was to collage up a vintage plate.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdD0H7ZD03jHIxyzSPpMlQYwm_2x6mGnZifqBQvq4PyVJXMm4-3YKVsehtrJ5ylslFRedlMMT7UmMQvJgoyPxR0I9aOfDXNDoKjTGHrwJRpSFxD4SNEm6sA-09ktgK-b0JOCmZtZWybk/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572627281740359154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdD0H7ZD03jHIxyzSPpMlQYwm_2x6mGnZifqBQvq4PyVJXMm4-3YKVsehtrJ5ylslFRedlMMT7UmMQvJgoyPxR0I9aOfDXNDoKjTGHrwJRpSFxD4SNEm6sA-09ktgK-b0JOCmZtZWybk/s320/5.jpg" /></a> </p><p></p><p><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbp_y25ltR5H8fISC7oaCdoPYY8LrqPnBTy3bI6JzBcuEUArFFC72vZbgd1npx8fl6D0NF6k7ILZAIAa9nqBUZ5VNsI_8y1OWZ9A122NDP2F6bIm6gjiXLyZccX5PBN7JfTTDDvILyQg0/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572627270006552306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbp_y25ltR5H8fISC7oaCdoPYY8LrqPnBTy3bI6JzBcuEUArFFC72vZbgd1npx8fl6D0NF6k7ILZAIAa9nqBUZ5VNsI_8y1OWZ9A122NDP2F6bIm6gjiXLyZccX5PBN7JfTTDDvILyQg0/s320/1.jpg" /></a><br />I have so many pretty yet plain vintage plates. This is a great way to display them. I really enjoyed this project and I can't wait to get started on another.<br /><br />Have a great week, and remember to:<br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.<br /><br />Until Next Time......<br /><em>Nora </em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-32487310754774481832010-03-22T10:40:00.013-04:002010-03-23T09:49:31.881-04:00Meet Aunt Agnus<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn0ByZYSO2TM-N3XyLPhWK1KEQVtJidqrnACq52P5Vnj50Yfk1x7hSFQSqzkd3VuOw2LQzEItqAYK01XFqYNLmzQe2b28vdCwmNOh8fkWl-ggK-rP4RfrQvynZ_Pb5tytPIazAbWbLyw/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn0ByZYSO2TM-N3XyLPhWK1KEQVtJidqrnACq52P5Vnj50Yfk1x7hSFQSqzkd3VuOw2LQzEItqAYK01XFqYNLmzQe2b28vdCwmNOh8fkWl-ggK-rP4RfrQvynZ_Pb5tytPIazAbWbLyw/s320/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451468367177535298" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkqrT16hyVufhwrt7eiJZi8qz4rz9ryP36GrrDN2yDAPMHKiUNcY3kUG9jdaUcRMtZDhJc02i5NUX5KsdvFUpS3rGLNA8Pxyzz0pF03tnvCMazUM7p9PoerOMwRo_1fIBCJnmHxeE_KA/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkqrT16hyVufhwrt7eiJZi8qz4rz9ryP36GrrDN2yDAPMHKiUNcY3kUG9jdaUcRMtZDhJc02i5NUX5KsdvFUpS3rGLNA8Pxyzz0pF03tnvCMazUM7p9PoerOMwRo_1fIBCJnmHxeE_KA/s320/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451468697699679058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XD0X94WuiiRFJkZmU5gcu9BB95VYI_tJfC8HZNXBwcGWt_YT3ij-e5AmiYJT362gHuqowMt3OQH6HqNc0hWwLKiFy3bwdN9JEOOY65KbtmYrcap1Kp4PpZgMIuf8XSmlZmqeg1LzTPU/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7XD0X94WuiiRFJkZmU5gcu9BB95VYI_tJfC8HZNXBwcGWt_YT3ij-e5AmiYJT362gHuqowMt3OQH6HqNc0hWwLKiFy3bwdN9JEOOY65KbtmYrcap1Kp4PpZgMIuf8XSmlZmqeg1LzTPU/s320/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451468692890785234" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone. Today we have a special guest with us. I am happy to introduce Aunt Agnus to you. It is amazing what you can do with an old pair of panty hose. To make Aunt Agnus was a challenge. I started by hunting down clothing for her. I wanted the perfect suit, gloves, purse and hat.<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFP3YHKOyLWM9C_RRkA0IScGBNcxdLrt8O7Hz1RyRROy1E-M7gHkAkyk-n8gTuYt7ZFwrB0UpYRQ2Xow7qGYWCUnKeXYgtLypd0IgypEs6GBCORscsSWKRoQjsSdQnYDxD2Q-tOI5DAA/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkFP3YHKOyLWM9C_RRkA0IScGBNcxdLrt8O7Hz1RyRROy1E-M7gHkAkyk-n8gTuYt7ZFwrB0UpYRQ2Xow7qGYWCUnKeXYgtLypd0IgypEs6GBCORscsSWKRoQjsSdQnYDxD2Q-tOI5DAA/s320/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451469237108453778" /></a><br />Next she needed the perfect shoes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjKGfenLX_hpVgVKNV2rfODt6We62_A8F9vLpo1xWcCy5n89BNA3YsciHvdNMgUYJfHRMpnxlZtO4Oa8kj7mNd55qf69ojJXQPvOidZCtG53s0ql2mLTapt2eJeaBjR6c6ynoZjAY0wI/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjKGfenLX_hpVgVKNV2rfODt6We62_A8F9vLpo1xWcCy5n89BNA3YsciHvdNMgUYJfHRMpnxlZtO4Oa8kj7mNd55qf69ojJXQPvOidZCtG53s0ql2mLTapt2eJeaBjR6c6ynoZjAY0wI/s320/6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451470145221395986" /></a><br />Once I had all my supplies I started on her head. Using an old pair of nylons I stuffed away until I had something similar to the shape of a head. Next was the hardest part, her face. I had to keep starting over, but with practice I finally made a face. The hairdo was fun, I laid stuffing out on cardboard and spray painted it silver. Then I attached it to her head for hair and added some to her face for eyebrows.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpYNiL1sbFH3cxsh_ArzOz4qjbnBYdeEpZNA0sj-Pk8OLZptfGM15OCzO9SDtjoTXYD2NOoEF5IWViUPy5BTJzYdtqf1jOB2iS6PoHZoFD1TzDVsb0ZuRu6xJ0U34HQgceKQ1uyGqJnY/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHpYNiL1sbFH3cxsh_ArzOz4qjbnBYdeEpZNA0sj-Pk8OLZptfGM15OCzO9SDtjoTXYD2NOoEF5IWViUPy5BTJzYdtqf1jOB2iS6PoHZoFD1TzDVsb0ZuRu6xJ0U34HQgceKQ1uyGqJnY/s320/7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451470610808226690" /></a><br />The hands were not hard at all. I just stuffed an old pair of gloves. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCDY7yrU9nTLL_3ReZGCdDzqfTl41cyZ-2KspZo8QUOwyNifYfhBcWg-mxLzy0i7I2vjKRDLqC9BKyttyLpTdpTLJZHoUwrmeKDNm2hFocKG9RYMtv7bKUJ5oiYmnaUyXZ7WD6c27hhc/s1600-h/8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCDY7yrU9nTLL_3ReZGCdDzqfTl41cyZ-2KspZo8QUOwyNifYfhBcWg-mxLzy0i7I2vjKRDLqC9BKyttyLpTdpTLJZHoUwrmeKDNm2hFocKG9RYMtv7bKUJ5oiYmnaUyXZ7WD6c27hhc/s320/8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451471041782247106" /></a><br /><br />I posed her hands around her purse. Aunt Agnus always has her purse on her lap. I wonder what she has it there that is so important??? It certainly isn't money. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUpFOKSxoAMBUJkp-yVSSrfseuTNfilsP2qLpsFtxDHFjt3c7EwjepEMMNEd1GvxNq1jd4nlmLH8Yu9xw_J8ce959OR2JuN2BgIBVq6ISv80kO05nia0acwefYx0pSPQuegxJucZt_4M/s1600-h/9.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUpFOKSxoAMBUJkp-yVSSrfseuTNfilsP2qLpsFtxDHFjt3c7EwjepEMMNEd1GvxNq1jd4nlmLH8Yu9xw_J8ce959OR2JuN2BgIBVq6ISv80kO05nia0acwefYx0pSPQuegxJucZt_4M/s320/9.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451471398493421090" /></a><br /><br />Her legs and ankles were a bit difficult, but I just kept playing with them until I finally had a pair I liked. I wanted her ankles to be swollen and puffy for an authentic look. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZjW7hcOs2lTfSIkCOfHLiKk6EGD7nViBT8cGBj2ZCN79iwISVS62cCKJqUxY-r3kiAVpB1bqXIPtrEgdJ-cKfQ-mrJNPJ4M5EqD8VmB0neIesyKsY1iFLjMzD481LgSPFivfsDt9laY/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisZjW7hcOs2lTfSIkCOfHLiKk6EGD7nViBT8cGBj2ZCN79iwISVS62cCKJqUxY-r3kiAVpB1bqXIPtrEgdJ-cKfQ-mrJNPJ4M5EqD8VmB0neIesyKsY1iFLjMzD481LgSPFivfsDt9laY/s320/10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451471987211222498" /></a><br /><br />The kids think she is creepy, but I like her. Since her torso is just pillows I can put her in a box when I am sick of her. When I get lonely I bring her back out and set her up for another visit. I sometimes forget she is visiting and am startled to walk in the living room and find her sitting in her chair. I have to go now, Aunt Agnus is calling. If she keeps this up I will be cutting her visit short. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPX5XZLVi3A8caqBCH1UL1A3PZ69q_k9gg3faSdL1ZawpKWzIUADQCcHtJU3Q6M254AgF7PPVGGuxAdIHtcE_R7cttSVBQsmBN0_4CjKChNb4xQJrkkQvJ-fY5fK2Ad4NBFX0Tzfz0dw/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPX5XZLVi3A8caqBCH1UL1A3PZ69q_k9gg3faSdL1ZawpKWzIUADQCcHtJU3Q6M254AgF7PPVGGuxAdIHtcE_R7cttSVBQsmBN0_4CjKChNb4xQJrkkQvJ-fY5fK2Ad4NBFX0Tzfz0dw/s320/11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451472335257424658" /></a><br /><br />Have a great week.<br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse.......................<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><br /><em>Nora </em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-28701769832887359192010-03-15T10:55:00.005-04:002010-03-15T11:08:57.910-04:00Circuit Board Birdhouse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3g3FTJjFs6wtVivjLId_f0EfV_iBa-MFqlwnrFlLiTYv03uRIcPzj9qhrwhY3gZi4tx9p6l1wefUu7PWYENwJBGEGyQEBZYcWatA1ZitMnK1kjta5DKV87SHFk3-Zh3WelFq8ailbeFo/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3g3FTJjFs6wtVivjLId_f0EfV_iBa-MFqlwnrFlLiTYv03uRIcPzj9qhrwhY3gZi4tx9p6l1wefUu7PWYENwJBGEGyQEBZYcWatA1ZitMnK1kjta5DKV87SHFk3-Zh3WelFq8ailbeFo/s320/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448875175063278274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfEV3ealcwth807XhxJh0zq9ppjC1er0qR6XRYLXHQS4-XjQLmjffPhSbCo38OmxFJFLnwHjLLp6H1TqcOQukf0elnDztGWayGA_GTmZCO8ML6EQI76iKU7WF08acH3jXtthZ8lCV-_M/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfEV3ealcwth807XhxJh0zq9ppjC1er0qR6XRYLXHQS4-XjQLmjffPhSbCo38OmxFJFLnwHjLLp6H1TqcOQukf0elnDztGWayGA_GTmZCO8ML6EQI76iKU7WF08acH3jXtthZ8lCV-_M/s320/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448875165869248002" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone... All the snow in my yard has melted. Yippee.... In celebration I am sharing a circuit board birdhouse. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FtYL5JZg9P9u9yqCcoUp57WTFUjUTkPk6jXByW2DMtD9WquaV3qjmSkoGRmn3qJ7QRHTvjs8IBX4V8S83DqytHGYhtBDkt0Z4OlEY0az1qtyRBS5A-LC_shc8Hc7OBKk0ZgDRoSgZio/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FtYL5JZg9P9u9yqCcoUp57WTFUjUTkPk6jXByW2DMtD9WquaV3qjmSkoGRmn3qJ7QRHTvjs8IBX4V8S83DqytHGYhtBDkt0Z4OlEY0az1qtyRBS5A-LC_shc8Hc7OBKk0ZgDRoSgZio/s320/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448875730364468258" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3_Sv6bgcAhAEUDqAWU-i3aGtuJIPcwQtNiL2rEQ8oToBG3xkBQieMAaxBObpqwhplx2zZggM7QjDYd9p7RkGUcV1D-G0zEqes6j1J4XcQzfLXIVdLyM-2jhEjg05qCB3-0hodL8QzN4/s1600-h/4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3_Sv6bgcAhAEUDqAWU-i3aGtuJIPcwQtNiL2rEQ8oToBG3xkBQieMAaxBObpqwhplx2zZggM7QjDYd9p7RkGUcV1D-G0zEqes6j1J4XcQzfLXIVdLyM-2jhEjg05qCB3-0hodL8QzN4/s320/4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448875716262245554" /></a><br />I started with a thrift store birdhouse. My son helped me dismantle an old satellite receiver box and salvage the circuit board. I traced the birdhouse front, back and sides on a piece of paper to get my pattern. I taped my pattern on the circuit board and cut out all my pieces and glued them to the birdhouse. After the glue had dried completely, I taped all edges with copper foil tape. Finally, I used my trusty (not) soldering gun and soldered all edges. My soldering skills are sad, but with practice I think this could be a really cool project... <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg461aH0MyDIzT4RxhQVYdobJmiuIDPFK8q6OLh-SO9SYC4nDaV2GM5FzSZgF7N-hxJBU4EvBjYnbcL8ZJf9jlqvbK6OC6oToTDZZFCYfikqHiZjhgu4fR_kO-ihgkg1PpPmTjmhyphenhyphenei8S0/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg461aH0MyDIzT4RxhQVYdobJmiuIDPFK8q6OLh-SO9SYC4nDaV2GM5FzSZgF7N-hxJBU4EvBjYnbcL8ZJf9jlqvbK6OC6oToTDZZFCYfikqHiZjhgu4fR_kO-ihgkg1PpPmTjmhyphenhyphenei8S0/s320/5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448876393858348242" /></a><br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Have a great week...<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-69394422180850488612010-03-08T12:33:00.007-05:002010-03-08T12:45:24.624-05:00Repurposed Gloves, Wreath & Metal Tray<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwFvUgvXB0C9FfTIGhV0QLFXDLO-ku3TtKLHamdn4LNXzMXd4vT8jsrPAZOJAWhFupMFTxJ69xbv8i3Zf9c7_Ycshh66nEml5QjpVafrMyhKYQs-_7n58jjFD1vy1f4IScJEDyRo04-s/s1600-h/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwFvUgvXB0C9FfTIGhV0QLFXDLO-ku3TtKLHamdn4LNXzMXd4vT8jsrPAZOJAWhFupMFTxJ69xbv8i3Zf9c7_Ycshh66nEml5QjpVafrMyhKYQs-_7n58jjFD1vy1f4IScJEDyRo04-s/s400/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446318604766234402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jgr1s720o97CLzAywF6HVlyY31w-GIuRA9cACgbzpEpPJzOboRde6HIgbshC6IteShgZrDSSX62kEq7rGZ__1XRUC6554uY51OfpmHWkSB6oIhDONwJYwKn9AjWKyB45t-rFEfpfOqo/s1600-h/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jgr1s720o97CLzAywF6HVlyY31w-GIuRA9cACgbzpEpPJzOboRde6HIgbshC6IteShgZrDSSX62kEq7rGZ__1XRUC6554uY51OfpmHWkSB6oIhDONwJYwKn9AjWKyB45t-rFEfpfOqo/s400/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446318597451423826" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone. Today I am sharing a couple of quick projects. Let's start off with a thrift store pair of gloves. I lightly stuffed the inside of each glove and posed one on top of the other to my liking. I stitched here and there making sure they would keep the pose when hung upright. Next using my trusty hot glue gun I added tulle, ribbon and flowers. I added a heavy coat of tea stain and a wire hanger. I love the way they look displayed next to my vintage plate. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8o4Cei6oLzPsMWjaEPx1hAPWU_gaWsXuGNnCXpKMvPGFX7pvgD5eG6LTPIj9JQXL3J73E17uCdYoNznU0p0EP6XV0ks4bKLLMpVin8X44z5OlbFcAWf3Y7rcAG81_MFL3cEJeyC4Qng/s1600-h/stuff+006+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 339px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8o4Cei6oLzPsMWjaEPx1hAPWU_gaWsXuGNnCXpKMvPGFX7pvgD5eG6LTPIj9JQXL3J73E17uCdYoNznU0p0EP6XV0ks4bKLLMpVin8X44z5OlbFcAWf3Y7rcAG81_MFL3cEJeyC4Qng/s400/stuff+006+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446318838753557122" /></a><br />For my second quick project I wired a decorative metal tray to a thrift store wreath. Place the wreath face down on you work surface. Place the tray face down on top of the wreath. Hook your wire to the top back of the wreath. Run the wire down the back of the tray and connect to the bottom back of the wreath. Repeat one more time attaching at the sides. What could be easier? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JksEcEw_5pKKPnkFsUoR77y05k-FZSbP5DiB1GHCOmSmkseTtP5Hl2yPsq83_TkhbYIMz-4opKoV4VS3wS5CBleucIWIadHnfkO8iNg_8_Jou7ehUZ-Geg2QdMzlPaDjF_zCpwSccss/s1600-h/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JksEcEw_5pKKPnkFsUoR77y05k-FZSbP5DiB1GHCOmSmkseTtP5Hl2yPsq83_TkhbYIMz-4opKoV4VS3wS5CBleucIWIadHnfkO8iNg_8_Jou7ehUZ-Geg2QdMzlPaDjF_zCpwSccss/s400/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446319188481531890" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwx0eJqrkSW_oibq_UlLQIpOydzhnjvZ-Mk6SHkheX2-VT9PI_hlXYyRVisCHgyElVE7vBd1wwD9FRyOoT-PXNUw5fLwc1l6dWVroYOy91ldF1Pox4PMmr5k-XM9ZyrMxOAF6ou1AvYy0/s1600-h/stuff+009+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwx0eJqrkSW_oibq_UlLQIpOydzhnjvZ-Mk6SHkheX2-VT9PI_hlXYyRVisCHgyElVE7vBd1wwD9FRyOoT-PXNUw5fLwc1l6dWVroYOy91ldF1Pox4PMmr5k-XM9ZyrMxOAF6ou1AvYy0/s400/stuff+009+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446319446931428514" /></a><br /><br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Have a great week...<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora </em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-44391234940580736302010-03-01T11:06:00.008-05:002010-03-01T11:39:50.665-05:00Mosaic Jewelry Box<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhii26Ecg5SQRMs1WoRMXjHYKifcwMFCNbTX9jgyTMK4K6rlMiO0we7cbnGwPRX9vqGYRxORN5VnY-rVjcfapPkdB0UlIchyphenhyphenjRi2dFeD_uGfxmklRceEqsEBv1AA57P-ISBQFYOwrJo0Es/s1600-h/stuff+012+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 379px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhii26Ecg5SQRMs1WoRMXjHYKifcwMFCNbTX9jgyTMK4K6rlMiO0we7cbnGwPRX9vqGYRxORN5VnY-rVjcfapPkdB0UlIchyphenhyphenjRi2dFeD_uGfxmklRceEqsEBv1AA57P-ISBQFYOwrJo0Es/s400/stuff+012+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699181974246706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvwi4DCdFdPf07MtaQ_4X3eve54Qiu0ij6sBtrCPYrsBEKPjSqSMTzl_OdOgVlMlDHUElChG57OnoNbkyi4fH9CqzIFN0SPOrzP35yhS4oga8wj_8647ryEiYmitzwZGUAvNrg36Kv7w/s1600-h/stuff+014+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNvwi4DCdFdPf07MtaQ_4X3eve54Qiu0ij6sBtrCPYrsBEKPjSqSMTzl_OdOgVlMlDHUElChG57OnoNbkyi4fH9CqzIFN0SPOrzP35yhS4oga8wj_8647ryEiYmitzwZGUAvNrg36Kv7w/s400/stuff+014+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699177977468834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPxCJsGynW3hAQ-9cXCbncKx3MzWFKOMTQVBD8neNTiFXwINtI1bsJ3VfSKMjsu9HyL6l8YtC2z4PGsw2poOiC68JFxiunYeRKRJXFRBVzTLB5QNqiX5C3VunbZXt2pHQ2eqMKeLtRHE/s1600-h/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPxCJsGynW3hAQ-9cXCbncKx3MzWFKOMTQVBD8neNTiFXwINtI1bsJ3VfSKMjsu9HyL6l8YtC2z4PGsw2poOiC68JFxiunYeRKRJXFRBVzTLB5QNqiX5C3VunbZXt2pHQ2eqMKeLtRHE/s400/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699174167744418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5usqIRGVw3F5VKrUEbd-beNYMuvq800lnyXNxn8bsNmT7q8iNmXLbsB-PyOgIhGwOiJ79v-bm86qR3tLx8P1NbBa0pgQ6DXYdLYHFRI3TpUD_LQouBIs9nLjI4aU9zTj_A_f0h9dJNjQ/s1600-h/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5usqIRGVw3F5VKrUEbd-beNYMuvq800lnyXNxn8bsNmT7q8iNmXLbsB-PyOgIhGwOiJ79v-bm86qR3tLx8P1NbBa0pgQ6DXYdLYHFRI3TpUD_LQouBIs9nLjI4aU9zTj_A_f0h9dJNjQ/s400/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443699167431602274" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone. This is a project I did a while back. The top of this jewelry box had seen better days and was a perfect candidate for a mosaic project. Sometimes referred to as Pique Assiette, using broken pottery shards to make a mosaic project is fun and not all that complicated. <br /><br />Supplies <br />dishes (try to find smaller ceramic plates with flower motifs) <br />tile nippers <br />large clear plastic bag <br />clear silicone caulk and caulk gun <br />Popsicle sticks <br />rags <br />sanded grout <br />plastic bowl <br />rubber spatula <br />sponge <br />rubber gloves <br /><br /><br />I don't like to smash my dishes with a hammer because you don't have any control over how the pieces break. I place my dish inside a large plastic bag and use my tile nippers to start nipping the plate down. When I first used the nippers I was clumsy, but with practice I learned how to point and hold the nippers on the plate to get the nip in the direction I wanted. I suggest nipping on a practice dish first to get an idea of what you are doing before you start nipping your heirloom china. My first nip is an attempt to get the plate to nip in half. I remove one half and keep the other half in the bag. I continue to nip and remove pieces until I have a manageable size to start nipping into tiles. I continue to nip, dry fitting my pieces as I go until I have covered my surface to my liking. Next, I use the clear silicone to glue all of my pieces. This is messy so keep a damp rag handy to clean and goofs as you work. I use a caulk gun and place a generous amount of silicone on a paper plate. I use a Popsicle stick to butter the back of my tile and place it on my surface. When I have completely covered my surface with my tiles I clean off and excess caulk and let it dry. I like to wait 48 hours before I grout the piece. The grouting process is fun, but again very messy. Completely cover your work area with newspaper. It is hard to gauge how much grout you will need for a project. I prefer to mix more than I will need as opposed to not mixing enough. I use an old plastic bowl to mix my grout in. I add enough water to get the consistency of cake batter. Once the grout is mixed you need to let it sit for ten minutes. I use this time to gather any additional supplies I might need. I apply the grout using a rubber spatula, making sure I get in every groove, scraping my spatula in different angles and directions. After the grout has been applied, I wait an additional ten minutes to let the grout sit up. Then, I use a damp sponge to start cleaning off the excess grout from the tiles. Next I use a dry paper towel to clean off the top of the tiles. Once the grout has completely cured seal the grout with a grout sealer. Now sit back and admire your new work of art.<br /><br />Oh, one more thing, I wanted to tell you I have been featured on another blog. I am so very honored. Please visit, read the post and comment <a href="http://ami-rochet.blogspot.com/2010/03/shop-o-month-treasuresrenewed.html">here.</a><br /> <br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-58660384781917018652010-02-24T19:18:00.004-05:002010-02-24T19:32:49.946-05:00Junk Le Bells February Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirF-nDAQ4AO-5Pzg3TRxf202geORbT1eeYJl1fNySMeUVfaRBe1vI3UfBafR5t9Ni8UXX8kqI6jJMtDJaOBz5gm9Idvv4MaE5_lO20KWsDKzdjggKkL8td35ruU-qVZ8VNAGS-rQ0W6Q/s1600-h/stuff+008+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirF-nDAQ4AO-5Pzg3TRxf202geORbT1eeYJl1fNySMeUVfaRBe1vI3UfBafR5t9Ni8UXX8kqI6jJMtDJaOBz5gm9Idvv4MaE5_lO20KWsDKzdjggKkL8td35ruU-qVZ8VNAGS-rQ0W6Q/s400/stuff+008+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441971721401704610" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NKhcV6Z1d8zbseFxrkKaR7eFUr315kZ_21z3jE9yrscjFJnBMZ_M6P0yFBTWtG_bo0447nmy9wD621M-bFiYukvOJam4BJj0WaA2dObZ97yKTBPSNkhj53NuYQRCR-xTbP9ouWlvBxw/s1600-h/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0NKhcV6Z1d8zbseFxrkKaR7eFUr315kZ_21z3jE9yrscjFJnBMZ_M6P0yFBTWtG_bo0447nmy9wD621M-bFiYukvOJam4BJj0WaA2dObZ97yKTBPSNkhj53NuYQRCR-xTbP9ouWlvBxw/s400/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441971712920703922" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu33FoMWPzGBCogBniLBbHRBa-fKIImCDecD7ninnbs_noLtXrC-B2uTlBz2k4T3lILyP5sr0tJl_8sMfB9pTEonIuNE4AZGUCIbdabr6gK0X6CB9k0378Qd0aMWw3b3BlSjs89Et5QgY/s1600-h/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu33FoMWPzGBCogBniLBbHRBa-fKIImCDecD7ninnbs_noLtXrC-B2uTlBz2k4T3lILyP5sr0tJl_8sMfB9pTEonIuNE4AZGUCIbdabr6gK0X6CB9k0378Qd0aMWw3b3BlSjs89Et5QgY/s400/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441971709869615682" /></a><br />This is my February Project for Junk Le Bells. To find out more about "Junk Le Bells All Year Long" and join in on the fun visit Jill Ruth & Co. <a href="http://jillruth.blogspot.com/2010/02/junkle-bells-in-february.html">here</a>. <br /><br />This is a quick easy project that would be fun to do with kids. I used heavy weight cardboard for my bird base and wings. I decoupaged music paper to the bird base. I added a little cinnamon to my decoupage medium to give my bird a vintage look. I used a heavy coat of red glitter on the wings and attached them to the bird. I attached a red sequin for the eye. As a finishing touch I outlined the bird with a coat of silver glitter. I love the way it sparkles and can't wait to see it on my Christmas Tree in December. Well, I guess I can wait... I am ready for spring.... <br /><br />Have A Great Week..... <br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-77414823761711903922010-02-22T11:00:00.011-05:002010-02-23T13:03:43.183-05:00Thrift Store Tins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkizwUe46xa9d2-24OulVTJ5-6-P6P2drxH_ZWqWRsrbHhnuqE84evtZfom5hA9zgcnafgGbid3YCa27iOLHDWVbOFg6ObQdDz6SCkbQFzF9oeQ9CkMisazSQQlXhbTqGaDHwlpZBcE0/s1600-h/stuff+001+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkizwUe46xa9d2-24OulVTJ5-6-P6P2drxH_ZWqWRsrbHhnuqE84evtZfom5hA9zgcnafgGbid3YCa27iOLHDWVbOFg6ObQdDz6SCkbQFzF9oeQ9CkMisazSQQlXhbTqGaDHwlpZBcE0/s400/stuff+001+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441099783732864738" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUbvbJ2_EnHNrrW7OEqkZa6vnk6FmPMfoiVoXk1vVNWnyZLEC3GZYyuJkU04382KtOeBI-kMFGKMeytA-VCv5zSZpj1YVSwn39MT6g1W7pIefN3Uq4tIWwuEzqvQR_FMDWPc0v4-EhMc/s1600-h/stuff+002+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUbvbJ2_EnHNrrW7OEqkZa6vnk6FmPMfoiVoXk1vVNWnyZLEC3GZYyuJkU04382KtOeBI-kMFGKMeytA-VCv5zSZpj1YVSwn39MT6g1W7pIefN3Uq4tIWwuEzqvQR_FMDWPc0v4-EhMc/s400/stuff+002+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441099775377420098" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone. I have a small collection of some unique tins and have been looking for a way to reuse them. I don't like to store items inside as I need my junk visible. These tins are widely available at my local thrift store and very inexpensive. Imagine my surprise when I found this upcycled treasure at Good Will. What a great way to repurpose your favorite or vintage tin and showcase some of your delicate keepsakes. I immediately purchased the tin and have been studying and examining in hopes to eventually craft my own version. I wish I knew who the original creator of this project was, whoever you are wonderful job.<br /> <br />For starters, wadded up paper (like a brown grocery bag) was placed inside the tin and then covered with a heavy weight fabric. The lid was attached and supported with the help of the sturdy paper and heavy weight fabric.<br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkQT5r1WxOacBbt3ygEVxgyKHf46wyLLhJRGVR7BhGcZZ_W5vFkXwW_XiIBYnTIf6TUMvAjTGjrAJJi1Hn5SwqKYM1lzEe-w7tDgKg5jZXXspj5-kd0gzNzV45IzOj1GvCP8BeqvFLOg/s1600-h/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkQT5r1WxOacBbt3ygEVxgyKHf46wyLLhJRGVR7BhGcZZ_W5vFkXwW_XiIBYnTIf6TUMvAjTGjrAJJi1Hn5SwqKYM1lzEe-w7tDgKg5jZXXspj5-kd0gzNzV45IzOj1GvCP8BeqvFLOg/s400/stuff+003+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441100237260095234" /></a><br /><br />Trim was attached around the outer edge of the tin. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkWlYWO8XaMpU9XIR-iuEty1lYxqt346ocxq_BHOkLnYn9dIUbow4m3C5YZ5bT2D1qIkr2p83UrFzzw2XGOgfvDNlJUEh7dC5Gi1MI0o81nuxCGYp4zugrL5qFHau9I7TtoOG8_CRcYE/s1600-h/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkWlYWO8XaMpU9XIR-iuEty1lYxqt346ocxq_BHOkLnYn9dIUbow4m3C5YZ5bT2D1qIkr2p83UrFzzw2XGOgfvDNlJUEh7dC5Gi1MI0o81nuxCGYp4zugrL5qFHau9I7TtoOG8_CRcYE/s400/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441100640093589154" /></a><br /><br />Finally, keepsakes were added such as a ceramic boot, small lace doily, tatting thread, embroidery floss, pocket watch, vintage perfume bottle, buttons and glass beads, lace, tea stained glove and some floral accents. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZnfyk_QRY8lSMNP1aAQNWQkysTFEv_pEahk6crfEMhWB33JVTLrncxqCaCNObZtk8nmnVBALdWaKmq3q9iomGxb1TpVf-MOcLflDpYTxTXUdU0bMPb2RGdtEffPaS90eYMEgsV4Tlg4/s1600-h/009+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZnfyk_QRY8lSMNP1aAQNWQkysTFEv_pEahk6crfEMhWB33JVTLrncxqCaCNObZtk8nmnVBALdWaKmq3q9iomGxb1TpVf-MOcLflDpYTxTXUdU0bMPb2RGdtEffPaS90eYMEgsV4Tlg4/s400/009+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441101363205290034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORgzBn1OZyjEIjjAcT1acvBcF5pzh_J793Prz5yM0vpM-FI4z8Hzb8dGQ_IEKqzZh9aK035-Cno8o3FUFDBu3DVbbWzYoOPEfn0fnRnEjaJtF9gfr071B8xyyYGtw6PSJ88vtQq2hdWs/s1600-h/008+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORgzBn1OZyjEIjjAcT1acvBcF5pzh_J793Prz5yM0vpM-FI4z8Hzb8dGQ_IEKqzZh9aK035-Cno8o3FUFDBu3DVbbWzYoOPEfn0fnRnEjaJtF9gfr071B8xyyYGtw6PSJ88vtQq2hdWs/s400/008+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441101359255198018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefiK223amqaN2KK9Eg0LIrR1fIdpdHDB6oIou8sBLwMvCtQpKSGrcXBvvlzYQPLP6w1_UPqsjBPJTxRlvfBX3RWOsK7CdhWO8BzK-JnPTFf0m-3oaT1UmarZfJzPDtXji5H2wDI5MmR8/s1600-h/007+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhefiK223amqaN2KK9Eg0LIrR1fIdpdHDB6oIou8sBLwMvCtQpKSGrcXBvvlzYQPLP6w1_UPqsjBPJTxRlvfBX3RWOsK7CdhWO8BzK-JnPTFf0m-3oaT1UmarZfJzPDtXji5H2wDI5MmR8/s400/007+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441101348582094930" /></a><br /><br />I hope this gives you the jest of the project and has inspired you to create your own.... <br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-26643649030314456842010-02-18T20:58:00.002-05:002010-02-18T21:05:28.741-05:00Meet Tyler<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXuyQm3OQXfq2wWuCFOYF5fNEsaTApG0Zd3Kf5hnNafx4qUnF_oATcW9mCtDPIUuYUvkgpZaXKDZanYx59Tfc1P6TGaviRmE4CTBTUQTE9hiF4GErJqq50lywt1gjGL5zh888Pf5jD0k/s1600-h/4336170113_f775d295e8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXuyQm3OQXfq2wWuCFOYF5fNEsaTApG0Zd3Kf5hnNafx4qUnF_oATcW9mCtDPIUuYUvkgpZaXKDZanYx59Tfc1P6TGaviRmE4CTBTUQTE9hiF4GErJqq50lywt1gjGL5zh888Pf5jD0k/s320/4336170113_f775d295e8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439768575818275778" /></a><br />I want to introduce you to Tyler, my new crafty friend. Tyler is a 19 year old college student who enjoys several different craft techniques. I ran across Tyler in the Etsy forums. She was looking for upcycled items to feature in an article for her blog. I replied to her post and was very honored she selected my monopoly purse as one of the items for the article. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Y8gjBRezNoEOyLw0RLDNwQhAVzsVQ5S4zGGFG9g4Y7H7viNwPDZWQhBXlFUb_RhDlXUfOxm-0jAtJtZME9389P-p5bQuTs35I2jZ3wlSdBGT1rd3vKX7RYe9KekPc1f_YAP-ZEIyr94/s1600-h/main.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Y8gjBRezNoEOyLw0RLDNwQhAVzsVQ5S4zGGFG9g4Y7H7viNwPDZWQhBXlFUb_RhDlXUfOxm-0jAtJtZME9389P-p5bQuTs35I2jZ3wlSdBGT1rd3vKX7RYe9KekPc1f_YAP-ZEIyr94/s320/main.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439768583335037410" /></a><br /><br />Click <a href="http://tylerhandmade.blogspot.com/2010/02/art-of-upcycling.html">here</a> to view the full article. She has several pictures of upcycled projects and a few tutorials as well. <br /><br />Have a good weekend... <br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-71076599989332517522010-02-15T14:38:00.004-05:002010-02-15T14:50:15.924-05:00Blue Jean Quilt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuTdpFCxVTC0mX5AYEGq72spBtovm4cHVRqzm5WHv6OiE6MDTVIGFG-Y1MjNXpmCvSD1bnaXWcqSe9f5NGPLKGYHCR4AfFNCZp6SZVlfH6yaP0kkxNe3vUh53K6F_4dTv3C_L1tJqRTc/s1600-h/stuff+005+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuTdpFCxVTC0mX5AYEGq72spBtovm4cHVRqzm5WHv6OiE6MDTVIGFG-Y1MjNXpmCvSD1bnaXWcqSe9f5NGPLKGYHCR4AfFNCZp6SZVlfH6yaP0kkxNe3vUh53K6F_4dTv3C_L1tJqRTc/s400/stuff+005+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438559345692947538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthqv8mOkHeBhtM8U9hlkJX9MC8WTCD4fxGbreqUTuca04PqdUDl2w-6OYWyGt2tkw4HTkvCZmOKnxBZvfY9hEAGx3kC0pMgaRmjs7uZkmFivnTaT9dKnMkYKX5HWWCQThap6AEGx5FFQ/s1600-h/stuff+006+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgthqv8mOkHeBhtM8U9hlkJX9MC8WTCD4fxGbreqUTuca04PqdUDl2w-6OYWyGt2tkw4HTkvCZmOKnxBZvfY9hEAGx3kC0pMgaRmjs7uZkmFivnTaT9dKnMkYKX5HWWCQThap6AEGx5FFQ/s400/stuff+006+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438559344570158834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCcB_S2zPTrSeL8rSeoij_EIM9LRRpG8E8nJ0ecv-aso9r5esx-m0OsBoiSLFIYj4jL0ZTz8h3SO6PLUylcmXBIlf0Ma-h16P-dMRWeaZLgYftzERNNgfwgXmrvkt0xxqzSbJ7Qp9MO4/s1600-h/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQCcB_S2zPTrSeL8rSeoij_EIM9LRRpG8E8nJ0ecv-aso9r5esx-m0OsBoiSLFIYj4jL0ZTz8h3SO6PLUylcmXBIlf0Ma-h16P-dMRWeaZLgYftzERNNgfwgXmrvkt0xxqzSbJ7Qp9MO4/s400/stuff+007+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438559340965788466" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9SN6SJ0oVXiZlYPidCro8ITybkJBAJvMQqPIyAVzH4wHZvqTcV-eA3M_pLkcqbX1YdKHnvf5kedY51BkbL-4x_ls2CXg9b8LvP8Un9u9bb7yz92NMRkEjwfEPZiTh_BHnsXKTci01Fk/s1600-h/stuff+010+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9SN6SJ0oVXiZlYPidCro8ITybkJBAJvMQqPIyAVzH4wHZvqTcV-eA3M_pLkcqbX1YdKHnvf5kedY51BkbL-4x_ls2CXg9b8LvP8Un9u9bb7yz92NMRkEjwfEPZiTh_BHnsXKTci01Fk/s400/stuff+010+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438559328721632338" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone... I have always loved the look of frayed quilts. I finally made one for my daughter. I love the fact that the quilt does not need to be lined. I made a four inch square template from cardboard. I traced around the template on my vintage flower fabrics and old blue jeans. The squares do NOT have to be perfect since the final seam allowance is frayed and a bit forgiving. I sandwiched one flower square and one jean square wrong sides together and sewed an "X " through both layers. Next I assembled rows from my sandwiched squares using a generous seam allowance. I used a fleece throw to gauge how many squares I would need in each row and how many rows I would need to complete the quilt. Once the quilt was assembled I sewed approximately one inch from the outside edge of the quilt. I clipped all my seam allowances and laundered the quilt which frays the edges. I love the look of the vintage flower fabrics with the blue jeans. Tracing and cutting the squares is time-consuming, but once the squares are cut the quilt assembles very quickly. You can make your square template larger or smaller than four inches, just don't make it too small as you need a hefty seam allowance for the fray process. This makes a very warm quilt and is a good use for scrap jeans.....<br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Keep On Junking...<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-89647764886073924052010-02-12T18:02:00.005-05:002010-02-12T18:07:04.205-05:00Organization Helpers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPlEkFKjnMJM6kwrDED9zUa556y3KfGSV8ktgq3dFHYamvcXCCoSRQLBoxl-IXIm2UucG1v9a2TlUrptxpHb5c4vi2nVlgEr7dAfE9HeDgIOmSafeAtmUi4yYuViiCbmF5MZy7XX8rQc/s1600-h/trademark+Large+e-mail+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPlEkFKjnMJM6kwrDED9zUa556y3KfGSV8ktgq3dFHYamvcXCCoSRQLBoxl-IXIm2UucG1v9a2TlUrptxpHb5c4vi2nVlgEr7dAfE9HeDgIOmSafeAtmUi4yYuViiCbmF5MZy7XX8rQc/s400/trademark+Large+e-mail+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437496960369979154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiry3_3wG-olq0aUc0DyXChEfmIAUsCLIgPR1b6ECs91cQUGu_bZVGJekzl8nQMF5HG6Yi4qjpoUp5RQuZdeNwLtfykNXKypWEmrMw_2e3TPRp0smq2OAEI_MeykRLC3537Pro40N7D_Js/s1600-h/stuff+002+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiry3_3wG-olq0aUc0DyXChEfmIAUsCLIgPR1b6ECs91cQUGu_bZVGJekzl8nQMF5HG6Yi4qjpoUp5RQuZdeNwLtfykNXKypWEmrMw_2e3TPRp0smq2OAEI_MeykRLC3537Pro40N7D_Js/s400/stuff+002+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437496953421450530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23PVRJ4ESXrk0XRm_pjXXy7OrRAkl3TsKzbJB4Jk9-NJIujpM9VScD6pwJboN02zDSQU8swZezm2E5ke1F6LEi5s0_pZBw9zq_plioAYswD4oVibtid1svbJBjlE946BubXiAsitz7mc/s1600-h/stuff+003+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 189px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23PVRJ4ESXrk0XRm_pjXXy7OrRAkl3TsKzbJB4Jk9-NJIujpM9VScD6pwJboN02zDSQU8swZezm2E5ke1F6LEi5s0_pZBw9zq_plioAYswD4oVibtid1svbJBjlE946BubXiAsitz7mc/s400/stuff+003+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437496947386969090" /></a><br />If you are in need of some quick shelves to display or hold supplies think about using some old discarded drawers. I always snatch up mismatched ones from garage sales and thrift stores. I love the way they display my Hodge Podge collections. I seem to be drawn to the little animal figurines lately. I can't quite put my finger why... Do you ever wonder why you are intrigued with some of the things you hoard and collect?? I know my buttons are not very handy stored in the glass containers, but I think they look so pretty. I have learned to deal with the slight inconvenience..... <br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend. <br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora </em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-31852737743388611732010-02-08T17:06:00.004-05:002010-02-08T17:40:12.109-05:00Burned Fabric Flowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopUgtI4YvfOYj8Rmy4lEkzzfPQ5NuKPqZFMxjVzh42o63BVoPPixp7NLW7IJUS8l3lrOF4Dcqr31C4YMRCNx4pjvTcmW37auQfqojUp257u5NeFWlkR8ihcNTu7wDABcsaIvu-yuyQaI/s1600-h/stuff+013+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 350px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopUgtI4YvfOYj8Rmy4lEkzzfPQ5NuKPqZFMxjVzh42o63BVoPPixp7NLW7IJUS8l3lrOF4Dcqr31C4YMRCNx4pjvTcmW37auQfqojUp257u5NeFWlkR8ihcNTu7wDABcsaIvu-yuyQaI/s400/stuff+013+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002526369965554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgu08hmhU4EIG9lc5FCBVWi42eQ5u8N2GnyT1LH692ShNrQ4kJvNmt6wSX6r4AlsviDt9N68iyQfdYabOquLxV0K5v7whQW3far2wQ84rAMfMqLasn4qI7hVP9eFwwMA7m_LNx1IZyodg/s1600-h/stuff+020+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgu08hmhU4EIG9lc5FCBVWi42eQ5u8N2GnyT1LH692ShNrQ4kJvNmt6wSX6r4AlsviDt9N68iyQfdYabOquLxV0K5v7whQW3far2wQ84rAMfMqLasn4qI7hVP9eFwwMA7m_LNx1IZyodg/s400/stuff+020+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002524828483426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdGU6FFjI3gUZaIRyaEkDdLsBilg0tfKK16i5RlTQC_DtQDsrhhYpS3bGoJMQ0X00VKhU4ViCm66ia7gvwtYanJMgcnBpm2T5r_fXlV4LOjRc-3F6XGyt_g0j68duAdtNM-Vw6p2BgJc/s1600-h/stuff+012+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxdGU6FFjI3gUZaIRyaEkDdLsBilg0tfKK16i5RlTQC_DtQDsrhhYpS3bGoJMQ0X00VKhU4ViCm66ia7gvwtYanJMgcnBpm2T5r_fXlV4LOjRc-3F6XGyt_g0j68duAdtNM-Vw6p2BgJc/s400/stuff+012+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002515554694050" /></a><br />Happy Monday Everyone. I seen this on <a href="http://jillruth.blogspot.com/2010/01/robelyn-has-me-hooked.html">Jill's blog</a> and decided to give it a whirl. What fun. To make the flowers you cut out various sized circles from fabric, burn the edges of the fabric, sew the circles together and add a decorative button to the center. So simple... I used a candle to burn the fabric and tongs to hold the fabric. I had a wet rag handy to extinguish the flames. It is fun to experiment with different types of fabric, some just melt while others are very flammable, so be careful. I used 14 circles of fabric for each flower. Make your first fabric circle around 4 inches. Cut additional circles of fabric slightly smaller than the previous circle. Have fun...<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-69639428134552320252010-02-05T10:42:00.006-05:002010-02-05T10:51:55.115-05:00Kids...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWfazaoGS2Od-Yp8idGD8gEo-EoKHf6-fUSPrcvq_HxcX-BRxo1BJ0ov_vz7f4oyMe747OlhLckc_xKtoOgBfyNZF4eVPd-mmkO3i4kQe7EUlWm7fim2XChJlwR-v96FR3narEeWRJl4/s1600-h/stuff+014+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWfazaoGS2Od-Yp8idGD8gEo-EoKHf6-fUSPrcvq_HxcX-BRxo1BJ0ov_vz7f4oyMe747OlhLckc_xKtoOgBfyNZF4eVPd-mmkO3i4kQe7EUlWm7fim2XChJlwR-v96FR3narEeWRJl4/s400/stuff+014+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434785731873998706" /></a><br />Kids, you gotta love em. No, really, I read somewhere that you are required to love your children. I love my kids, most days. Okay, Okay, just kidding. I love my kids every day. Having children has been the most demanding, terrifying, yet rewarding experience of my life. Demanding because I am overwhelmed with the day to day struggles. Terrifying because I age five years every time they are hurt or sick. Rewarding because I am overjoyed when they succeed... So many things change when you have kids. Like did you ever wonder what happened to all your stuff. All the things that have come up missing over the years. Let's use silverware as one example. A very long time ago, before kids, you know you had a full set of bright shinny silverware. One day you just happen to realize you are missing one spoon. Well, isn't that the strangest thing. I mean how do you lose a spoon? After a while, you notice a few more spoons are missing and a fork as well. By this time you really don't find it unusual. As parents you are slowly becoming accustomed to the fact that everything you own has depreciated since the kids came along. You are well-aware that by the time they are grown and gone you will be lucky to salvage any of your beloved treasures. My best guess, my missing silverware is most likely buried out in my yard somewhere... Have you ever been dusting (something I avoid as much as possible) and pick up your prized possession only to have it crumble in your hands? You instantly wonder "when" did this happen, and "who" did this? If your dusting schedule is done on a regular basis you can narrow down the "when" rather quickly. If your dusting schedule is like my schedule you might as well forget the "when" and concentrate on the "who". Good Luck with that. Let me know how it turns out for you. My personal favorite is "Yeah, I am pretty sure Dad broke it"... I can't begin to tell you how many times I have explained to them that the microwave is not self-cleaning. To please hang up their coat, pick up their clothes and take care of their dishes... We sure thought we had it made the year we gave them cell phones for Christmas. Oh boy, now we've got them. Finally, something to hold over their heads. We had the power back. Or so we thought. I very quickly realized giving them a cell phone gave me peace of mind. I only punished myself by taking away their phones. Naturally the kids figured this out as well. Our master plan and new found parenting tool faded away... Oh, and those teen years. What fun. When I say fun I mean fun like a scary carnival ride that last way too long... They push and push and then it happens. That golden moment of parenthood when you realize you just recited a phrase your mother used to say. Yeah, you know, the one you vowed you would never say to your children. Yikes! You begin to wonder "What has happened to me and when did I become my mother"? Funny how things change. How many times have you said: "I WILL NEVER,"or: "MY KIDS WILL NEVER," only to find out you were wrong. Yes, having children is like a circus most days, but I can't imagine life without them. Kids, you gotta love em.<br /><br /> <em>Note...<br /><br />My oldest is 29 years old. He is extremely intelligent with a sarcastic sense of humor. <br /><br />Next is my 27 year old. She is very beautiful and exceptionally talented. <br /><br />Next is my 16 year old. He is the artist of the family and my most respected critic. <br /><br />Finally, we have my 14 year old. The apple of my eye. She is and always will be my baby... <br /><br /> And I love them all very much... </em><br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-72307262769931067932010-02-01T12:48:00.005-05:002010-02-01T12:58:20.076-05:00Chess Game Mirror<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRM6bs-53d9U0n7KNcDj2mwRlgUjzcRVV7wsyMX_vHXGgwJtJA7fRqk4MLp2sXE8CZA0xfRW80Uu96w5AIgy_JcrX9nC23CCZ_pnKEwy4mcyV-hW81x61tJI9UUcvfbB8i4bO7Y-kI4c/s1600-h/stuff+006+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbRM6bs-53d9U0n7KNcDj2mwRlgUjzcRVV7wsyMX_vHXGgwJtJA7fRqk4MLp2sXE8CZA0xfRW80Uu96w5AIgy_JcrX9nC23CCZ_pnKEwy4mcyV-hW81x61tJI9UUcvfbB8i4bO7Y-kI4c/s400/stuff+006+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433334653017254034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBLisxJRQ_Vbo6_XotjCBsPhCjIyx8GUjKfYJSb7wrzzWLpDX_dzl6w3uclX08gdDMXz7NvGcZ5OUTB9s64t-QJgB-atE55WKZiPwOWFI41-Ei_0eonq7uVKzCzjBM0T90aSw9TBeaO8/s1600-h/stuff+009+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBLisxJRQ_Vbo6_XotjCBsPhCjIyx8GUjKfYJSb7wrzzWLpDX_dzl6w3uclX08gdDMXz7NvGcZ5OUTB9s64t-QJgB-atE55WKZiPwOWFI41-Ei_0eonq7uVKzCzjBM0T90aSw9TBeaO8/s400/stuff+009+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433334651027791170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj8I1WOW9DbSjzQ_tLe3XDcBt-HSSQEgS6lks-IYAKTJA0-tM8AnTLqzqVbNzlF50bgV2Con2WYbBbF0gHcEbL_Bv3soG0SgwnmKY8J5LAB2pJg-K3ZrVH5lOEbDy3XEYeo0yJixV55Y/s1600-h/stuff+012+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 359px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj8I1WOW9DbSjzQ_tLe3XDcBt-HSSQEgS6lks-IYAKTJA0-tM8AnTLqzqVbNzlF50bgV2Con2WYbBbF0gHcEbL_Bv3soG0SgwnmKY8J5LAB2pJg-K3ZrVH5lOEbDy3XEYeo0yJixV55Y/s400/stuff+012+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433334645889718002" /></a><br />Happy Monday everyone. I love games, another one of my addictions at thrift stores and garage sales. In this project I have transformed a discarded chess game into a wall hanging. To start I attached a frame to the chess board. I spray painted the plastic white game pieces silver. Next, I lightly added glitter to the black and silver pieces. I glued the game pieces to the chess board. In the center of the chess board I added a small silver mirror. I embellished with trim, a tassel and some colored glass marbles. Finally, I attached a wire hanger to the back of the frame. I was very pleased with the way it turned out. <br /><br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-68739021846255663002010-01-28T14:32:00.008-05:002010-01-28T20:03:08.046-05:00Dumpster Diving<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlnZTBJC4VJ3BcgpXNy6rcGBb8VTQ230ENYAXRug31_VuLf9vHPfPl1v15VJY6_z0xGwubirOVNAm-mnXbs5n4d7QE_wqXobrw9ydyIwDJ9z-kOPYpxFuRk7xDh5qGKFowdrzV2ioYX8/s1600-h/stuff+021+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNlnZTBJC4VJ3BcgpXNy6rcGBb8VTQ230ENYAXRug31_VuLf9vHPfPl1v15VJY6_z0xGwubirOVNAm-mnXbs5n4d7QE_wqXobrw9ydyIwDJ9z-kOPYpxFuRk7xDh5qGKFowdrzV2ioYX8/s400/stuff+021+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431880598187153762" /></a><br />What do you think when you hear the term "Dumpster Diving"? I instantly ask myself, Could I? Would I? Should I? Am I above it? I am willing to paw through every garage sale free box I find. Is that any different? Many times I have hauled curbside finds home. Is that any different? In order to answer these many questions I should first define the term "dumpster diving". What is dumpster diving? A Google search will return pages and pages on dumpster diving. Basically the term means to rummage through trash. Well, that doesn't sound so bad. I know I have dug through my wastebasket to retrieve something I accidentally pitched. Have you? If so, does that mean all of us could be considered a dumpster diver? Maybe instead of defining dumpster diving I need to consider the "why" factor. Why do people submerge themselves into a container of waist high garbage? Some people will dumpster dive in search of confidential data to assist them with identity theft. I can rule this "why"out. I know I will never dive into a dumpster for this reason. Some people will dumpster dive for food. It is sad, but true. I am fortunate enough to be able to rule this "why" out. Some people will dumpster dive to salvage an item they consider valuable. Ah, this is my "why". I live by the old saying "One man's trash in another woman's treasure". My head is filled with the questions again, Could I? Would I? Should I? Am I above it? Well, first of all, I don't think that I could ever just dive in without knowing the contents. Phew, guess I am not a dumpster diver after all. But, what if I am out and about and happen to see a discarded item I want sitting on the top of a dumpster? Or, what if I see someone throwing something into a dumpster and I absolutely have to have it? Could I? Would I? Should I? Am I above it? I have decided that in the event either of these situations arise I would DEFINITELY send my husband in to retrieve it.<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-91644208367934457862010-01-25T19:20:00.010-05:002010-01-25T19:53:21.384-05:00Junk Le Bells January Project<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggLVZNluJaj3T4c-fzutwbvi2p8iTCzQOiU9SKq_MM8JJHR3RBn14-eeZtZDEJbvKyIYzDj_-U7pABGK3NaQ0Ksx34uaYqx9n1bi7_9FWbVUD8UZ4idCE8qbArAdKwld4T1dwyOqqH9wQ/s1600-h/stuff+010+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggLVZNluJaj3T4c-fzutwbvi2p8iTCzQOiU9SKq_MM8JJHR3RBn14-eeZtZDEJbvKyIYzDj_-U7pABGK3NaQ0Ksx34uaYqx9n1bi7_9FWbVUD8UZ4idCE8qbArAdKwld4T1dwyOqqH9wQ/s400/stuff+010+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430840187616975586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrOQ7B2rZ_ZYqVsQZ2KtMbcyoOdHYlkOLrLMG2ihRNIQ7DgHNCJT58oF2F5Lglxs1QnVjnzlf0-rFzr5UXrymY-D420dHUtBljP9PRNQRv2nz488EqIIbg-3601LWRu8vYwS8qImurAQ/s1600-h/stuff+015+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyrOQ7B2rZ_ZYqVsQZ2KtMbcyoOdHYlkOLrLMG2ihRNIQ7DgHNCJT58oF2F5Lglxs1QnVjnzlf0-rFzr5UXrymY-D420dHUtBljP9PRNQRv2nz488EqIIbg-3601LWRu8vYwS8qImurAQ/s400/stuff+015+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430840177054587218" /></a><br />This is my January Project for Junk Le Bells. To find out more about "Junk Le Bells All Year Long" visit Jill Ruth & Co. <a href="http://jillruth.blogspot.com/2010/01/junkle-bells-in-january.html">here</a>. <br /><br />This is a quick easy project. I took an old candlestick and made it into an angel. I used a round Christmas Tree ornament for the head and added lots of ribbon and tulle for the wings. So simple yet so elegant... <br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora </em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-25104472742826317962010-01-25T11:41:00.005-05:002010-01-25T12:54:09.901-05:00Window Valance from Recycled Jeans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgp5ks_oUkCQUbtMoWX1xX7wk7lSCmNt1nvxVC3WNboyhau63WsA-X5zPiL6LZ1pcYB5YrBvcF7ejeBhwaXGZRYl5xEfWghR0XF9uN1qTstmF5B3XgHJQDr_tIW-Oxg8ImrZ8lsH25ZQ/s1600-h/stuff+008+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOgp5ks_oUkCQUbtMoWX1xX7wk7lSCmNt1nvxVC3WNboyhau63WsA-X5zPiL6LZ1pcYB5YrBvcF7ejeBhwaXGZRYl5xEfWghR0XF9uN1qTstmF5B3XgHJQDr_tIW-Oxg8ImrZ8lsH25ZQ/s400/stuff+008+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430727858017486194" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4wo9HrhHziTvIWSI_UVLzgcvuglkFR0Y9vgJebknk_9HTmorCRsTRxKdyOtUgtFPwNwxLs3FkyMhwXyEkO6z-U3xFSRIBJoDTCL_lV3kac-NBqgGdHoYVPWVJYngv8YMBiejdEFu4Rc/s1600-h/stuff+006+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk4wo9HrhHziTvIWSI_UVLzgcvuglkFR0Y9vgJebknk_9HTmorCRsTRxKdyOtUgtFPwNwxLs3FkyMhwXyEkO6z-U3xFSRIBJoDTCL_lV3kac-NBqgGdHoYVPWVJYngv8YMBiejdEFu4Rc/s400/stuff+006+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430727857877709970" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_sdIKchFdRIzcXO_Wvtv8ygKs2CzH4l7B1A4kMEH84ROx2AwKExGsoDpToHrtntAymag7AlYs7odeDA798sVl403fS99JLKjhSd5SHv3F6j2RtmTlDnpSWwASgsSdF4eip-HaT8Jr6oU/s1600-h/stuff+005+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_sdIKchFdRIzcXO_Wvtv8ygKs2CzH4l7B1A4kMEH84ROx2AwKExGsoDpToHrtntAymag7AlYs7odeDA798sVl403fS99JLKjhSd5SHv3F6j2RtmTlDnpSWwASgsSdF4eip-HaT8Jr6oU/s400/stuff+005+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430727850247983682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7SSSgc8XP8bzD6KPgVmEmZsaVWcTRWAGpgKIpbyVVm65vOctQi6pY8aoKVevpzldcuMxyo6ErcYJkPaVzrqTP66pFR3eZIN_GPKk6MYQcUnuKPJCc07hyphenhyphenaJqvbpyQB9x0Y4oT5PAzvkY/s1600-h/stuff+003+Medium+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 80px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7SSSgc8XP8bzD6KPgVmEmZsaVWcTRWAGpgKIpbyVVm65vOctQi6pY8aoKVevpzldcuMxyo6ErcYJkPaVzrqTP66pFR3eZIN_GPKk6MYQcUnuKPJCc07hyphenhyphenaJqvbpyQB9x0Y4oT5PAzvkY/s400/stuff+003+Medium+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430727845781862482" /></a><br />Here is a project using old jeans. I took several pairs of ripped or outgrown jeans and cut the legs off. I then cut away one of the side seams making panels that consisted of the front and back of the jeans. I laid out my panels making sure they were placed the way I wanted. I made sure that once completed I would have a belt loop very close to both ends of the valance. I sewed the panels wrong sides together so my seam would be visible using a generous seam allowance. Once all my panels were sewn together I stitched about an inch from the bottom edge. I fringed the seam allowance between the panels making several cuts into the seam allowance using care not to cut into the stitching. I did the same with the bottom edge. I sewed several patches on the valance using vintage fabric scraps. I washed and dried to get the seam allowance and bottom edge to fray. I hung the valance onto the rod using the belt loops. I made two valances for the window shown in the picture. These are really cute in a girl's room. <br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...............<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-36640293655200914132010-01-22T19:55:00.006-05:002010-01-28T15:08:58.389-05:00Organization<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdVHFB6jodl6K3iN7xe9h0zwfKtf7anR-gLxaKB9EQYQolr-kheMWyAFUugjGKfcAfum5WaiTv8b9DSp3G3cCj8y1cimeGp9DOqnS2dhgUkNzY3SKrGm_AVI0jejmRj1iyn5Tj3vbHc4/s1600-h/Unsaved+Project+Large+Web+view+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdVHFB6jodl6K3iN7xe9h0zwfKtf7anR-gLxaKB9EQYQolr-kheMWyAFUugjGKfcAfum5WaiTv8b9DSp3G3cCj8y1cimeGp9DOqnS2dhgUkNzY3SKrGm_AVI0jejmRj1iyn5Tj3vbHc4/s400/Unsaved+Project+Large+Web+view+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429733301784748402" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHN6SjwpBWPeTGQmQz4UmSEoufk7rpYr-G92ZXEO_9GRD5yMa0B6zdUpN_oQ0VwxcNwduzm2y86ROcoV1x2YMJt0Yk1H1vtRwuLldmDXuAJlgVU_JKhs5vvCtSd-ZpQF9ZphOhI8F_cQ/s1600-h/Unsaved+Project+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXHN6SjwpBWPeTGQmQz4UmSEoufk7rpYr-G92ZXEO_9GRD5yMa0B6zdUpN_oQ0VwxcNwduzm2y86ROcoV1x2YMJt0Yk1H1vtRwuLldmDXuAJlgVU_JKhs5vvCtSd-ZpQF9ZphOhI8F_cQ/s400/Unsaved+Project+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429733291467851842" /></a><br />This morning I decided to inventory some of my junk. I started looking in my favorite stash places around the house. What an adventure. I very soon discovered I have shoved junk in every little nook and cranny my house has. My barn and garage are both at their maximum capacity. I have boxes under my bed. My closets are overflowing. I even have stuff hidden behind my couch. My poor son will probably never be able to use his top bunk again since I have it loaded up with boxes. In my despair I started to wonder, "what is it about repurposing and recycling that intrigues me the most"? Is it taking some poor unwanted discarded item and giving it new life for someone else to love? While I do find this transformation rewarding I know there is more to this madness. After pondering the subject awhile, it occurred to me it is the thrill of the hunt. Yep, I am so addicted to the hunt and the collecting I sometimes forget what this is all about. I have enough dishes to host a dinner party for at least one-hundred people. Zippers, I don't know what it is about zippers, but I have a drawer stuffed full of them. I collect windows, scales, coffee pots, lamps, jewelry, fabric, books, magazines, bottles, neckties, hardware, baskets, purses, ladders, furniture and the list goes on and on. I get a thrill out of hunting down and collecting all of this stuff. Before this craziness began I was so organized. Now, well by the time I find what I was looking for I forget why I wanted it. Yet, I know there is no possible way out. I am doomed to a life of hauling home every thrift store, garage sale and curbside cast-off I can find. I could never give it all up. I have come to the conclusion that organization is overrated.<br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora </em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-37630695509597506812010-01-21T17:28:00.004-05:002010-01-21T17:54:57.702-05:00Altered Hand Mirror #2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXDDrzTjEKHDBReeX2tD07wJOrv0EBNHAnMAm6PKHPD9mX1BK48xYg_QAX9tM49WT_sjsMDOx24LLJT8dR8saODKQjxY4Z7W20MG2vDKQ_I7iMWBpS9fhaSDCc2usN7Zf0SNA6Nsp7-g/s1600-h/stuff+019+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXDDrzTjEKHDBReeX2tD07wJOrv0EBNHAnMAm6PKHPD9mX1BK48xYg_QAX9tM49WT_sjsMDOx24LLJT8dR8saODKQjxY4Z7W20MG2vDKQ_I7iMWBpS9fhaSDCc2usN7Zf0SNA6Nsp7-g/s400/stuff+019+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429328560514314002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSggKQyi0X5NQtoET3FNQ1LzJc5fjW6yKNh21P4-AnUJHJ-mrEa7ck5CFn0efvVMUCC00FgH0dB4hzrE1ZrtSp4PeJNAC_-Z8FQiHbfp6RjEng2P7S6pRUArt4xV0JiAULWoGLZ1kkfbU/s1600-h/stuff+017+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 376px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSggKQyi0X5NQtoET3FNQ1LzJc5fjW6yKNh21P4-AnUJHJ-mrEa7ck5CFn0efvVMUCC00FgH0dB4hzrE1ZrtSp4PeJNAC_-Z8FQiHbfp6RjEng2P7S6pRUArt4xV0JiAULWoGLZ1kkfbU/s400/stuff+017+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429328557916149618" /></a><br />This is another hand mirror I have altered. These are so much fun and you can really get creative with embellishments. I decorated this mirror with several different items including a belt. Thrift store belts can be repurposed so many different ways. I use belts as straps for my purses. I use decorative buckles in collages. I have even disassembled beaded belts and reused the beads. <br /><br />Recycle, Reimagine, Repurpose, Reuse...........<br /><br />Keep On Junking <br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3057300520065784397.post-24925013914340525752010-01-20T17:26:00.006-05:002010-01-20T17:39:27.300-05:00Altered Hand Mirror<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAHPzUoFdj4ScsTP2Osakgi96ZK5Ur5Nna74xz6fWJoEpO5nOezpLrIxlMbO2ycoKxVFaZT9bJg3w39zXUyFyPgMfAt_3htbQIigYUaTJhcuEgdx_3YJgkBPy7Z7_SbJrH0wWJ2g69TA/s1600-h/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAHPzUoFdj4ScsTP2Osakgi96ZK5Ur5Nna74xz6fWJoEpO5nOezpLrIxlMbO2ycoKxVFaZT9bJg3w39zXUyFyPgMfAt_3htbQIigYUaTJhcuEgdx_3YJgkBPy7Z7_SbJrH0wWJ2g69TA/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428954689678002674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZHqgWhyphenhyphenQVDTwxfA9ufVVJkY3UyPpNQ9jkuRXVoinpgRsntn4vGvswGZiYWVQE7n-sU4QF2-JBF7vttBnEluQDq2Iq6SHniijRypxfW3-NsK3skMU4zBxP79ZsP1HZ3nIsmQH9N6zkCo/s1600-h/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ZHqgWhyphenhyphenQVDTwxfA9ufVVJkY3UyPpNQ9jkuRXVoinpgRsntn4vGvswGZiYWVQE7n-sU4QF2-JBF7vttBnEluQDq2Iq6SHniijRypxfW3-NsK3skMU4zBxP79ZsP1HZ3nIsmQH9N6zkCo/s400/stuff+004+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428954680662939202" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNnSi_FfQRJYZN8Muxufz_27uuS5QRqrGL9iEZj01lGPghyOBozscKOGwYbqUx7Ct233lMcFL0FWqv8XD0b3yvSVjQ1Vm02YE2fl7_Qwk0C3LVFyJdQ-a7DH36eRu9-hDCAPP9oijWLA/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNnSi_FfQRJYZN8Muxufz_27uuS5QRqrGL9iEZj01lGPghyOBozscKOGwYbqUx7Ct233lMcFL0FWqv8XD0b3yvSVjQ1Vm02YE2fl7_Qwk0C3LVFyJdQ-a7DH36eRu9-hDCAPP9oijWLA/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428954676674205378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZY2Dd7A9c4CeIwHUeMxAjOSoEZuDbt97bfVxG_dQGrURwGwm3fX0IGy_EA_csyr69a_MJ2ii9dv37k_U_S-tGVcTd4ToKX4jUuHrTP2nSWaD15TEN39U4O3LTl9iYDDfzg6gzDf7JszI/s1600-h/stuff+001+Large+Web+view.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 352px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZY2Dd7A9c4CeIwHUeMxAjOSoEZuDbt97bfVxG_dQGrURwGwm3fX0IGy_EA_csyr69a_MJ2ii9dv37k_U_S-tGVcTd4ToKX4jUuHrTP2nSWaD15TEN39U4O3LTl9iYDDfzg6gzDf7JszI/s400/stuff+001+Large+Web+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428954670417357330" /></a><br />I really like altered art. I am not sure if this qualifies or not. I purchased this hand mirror from a thrift store. It was an ugly plastic mirror. I painted, decoupaged and added different embellishments. I really like the way the back of the mirror turned out. This is another good project using up some junk jewelry.... <br /><br />Keep On Junking<br /><em>Nora</em>Norahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16175089235891432626noreply@blogger.com0