Look what I made! Linkin it up!

This box has been sitting on a shelf for sometime. I don't recall where I had gotten it but it was a jewelry box for the girls for about 2 years now. I had promised myself to refashion it into something else... I did take steps to actually write a "To-do" list for my creative endeavors and this was on the list.

Though, since writing the list I misplaced it and may have to start again, SIGH!

I was also inspired by several blogs to make nests under glass! So during our thrift store jaunts I found a cheese holder! Not a chip in the dome! I proudly took my new found item, along with many more interesting things to check out, while Terry is standing behind me asking me why I needed this or that? We don't eat that much cheese! Shaking his head and grinning, whatever makes Mama happy. Gosh I love that man!

Anyway! I also found a box of plastic eggs to refashion with old sheet music. I picked up some moss and plan to maybe have a new found ceramic figure peeking out from the eggs. I am not sure yet. But as always I keep saying I will place these on etsy. Eventually.

I guess I'm afraid I won't sell anything. I do eBay and go through some good weeks and bad weeks. I guess I need to put on my Big Girl panties and just try it!

Happy Saturday!

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Look what I made!

I had seen a neato project that had used clay and lace to make a wonderful bowl! I got to thinking I could do the same with some doilies, lace, cookie cutters and clay. So away I went... I added some gold paint around the edges and a bit of brown from a stamper for an aged look. I used a few of the cut-outs and crafted a necklace with bits of an old necklace, some findings and ribbon. I love how it turned out!

I also made a Birds nest pendant, funny I had made these several years ago and it is very cool that they are now the rage. I of course did not orginally create it, but I had put my own spin on it, as that is something I think everyone should do to make it special and they're own. Kind of like a calling card!

I picked up some more stones for more Tree of Life pendants and I can't wait to make some more, very theraputic!

Went thrifting again! Found these lovelies at a cute store in Portage, IN! The problem I have with my crafts and things I find is that I enjoy them so much I don't want to get rid of them! SIGH!

Repurposed crayons and outgrown overall's!

I hate throwing out stuff and if I can recycle, upcycle, repurpose, etc... These crayons have been staring me in the face for a few months, I have seen crayon projects of melting and putting in a muffin tin for awhile and I wanted something different of course now my juices are flowing and I intend to do alot more of these in a variety of shapes.

I was trying to find a empty can to do my melting in and Terry suggested using foil. I tried this for this project but do not recommend doing so in the future! Use a empty can, double boiler method if trying this! Also leave the widow open as this does get the house stinky!

I made bags out of the baby's outgrown overall's! I was debating whether to cut off the pants and in the end I kept them! On this pair I simply sewed the legs together. Careful of the snaps. I lost one needle on my machine due to the snap. GRRRFACE!

 On this pair I actually found some cute smiley fabric and sewed it to the opening between the legs! This came out adorable! Love them!

A different view. I had fun making these but at the same time I was a tad sad due to my little guy getting so dang big and so fast!

My favorite Mod Podge cabinet!

I love this cabinet! I used bits of brown kraft paper, handmade paper, bits of wall paper samples, old skeleton keys and old vintage photos!

Left hand side of the sliding door

Right side of cabinet

2 pics featuring top of cabinet

I love old pictures! I enjoy using them in many of my projects. If you look close enough sometimes they can tell you a great story about the person. Of course way back most times the subject was without any smile or emotion. I have to wonder what is going on in their head at that time.

One of my favorite things to do when I am at antique shops or thrift stores is to dig through the pics! I wander if anyone will use my mug in they're craft projects eons from now?

Wrist bracelets!

I have been seeing these darned things all over the web and decided to give it a try! No pattern and just off the cuff (no pun!). I worked with a pair of jeans I had tore apart to use for my Christmas stockings, some fun fabric and neat findings to embellish! I made one for each of my girls and am working on one for me!

Alex's! I was surprised she did not pick out more stuff to add to this!

Jess's bracelet

Jess's

Alex's

Made this for someone special!

MINE! Was there any doubt!? I could have went with more bling, but decided to make another some other time!

Close uo of mine! I have an old fan earring I couldn't part with from 1982!I lost the other and thought to save it si I could use it someday! HEHE!

I also have plans for some things the baby has grown out of. I hope to post some pictures soon!

Happy Saturday!