Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Recycled Shoe Polish Container and Bedroom Set

My husband's discarded shoe polish container made out of teak wood.
I lightly sanded the blond wood and brushed it with a light coat of gold paint.
Stenciled the rose and ivy, then added on top a dresser handle for carrying.
Inside I add felt to the sides. This was recycled to blend with my parents dresser and high boy below. 

                                          This was my parents first bedroom set from the early 60's.
                                           It had long gold metal pulls which I replaced with  round wooden ones that I varnished to match the blond finish of the highboy and dresser. The stencil was added to cover some of the large scratches and I also added the roses to the corners of the mirror that was chipped.

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Jewelry Cases for Travel

Old eye glass cases use to store jewelry in when traveling. They protect and will stay close.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Leaves Have Many Uses.


Large Leaves  



I love leaves for they can be used for many projects: Art, table settings, arrangements and more. "Don't only be a tree hugger, be a leave lover." Quote by Mary Nida Smith.


Wednesday, June 15, 2016

RECYCLE GROCERY CONTAINERS.

Recycle, reuse containers you have purchased store items in. Good for many uses for storing or carrying items to a gathering. Can be used for storing sewing, craft items, art items, and other items in drawers to keep organized. Many store containers can be reused or redesigned for creating toys.