Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Kitchen Step Stool

While at an Estate Sale I came across something pushed back in a corner, oh
boy was it ugly! I asked how much they wanted for it and was told a buck. I
thought why not, if I can't redo it, it's only a buck I lose. You should have seen
the looks I got as I passed others to carry it to the cashier. Those that attended
the sale with me asked if I had lost my mind! Maybe but who wants to be normal
anyway?! Different should have been my middle name.

Today was such a beautiful day so I thought I'd pull him out and scrub him
down with some soap & water using Brillo Pads. I ran to Joann's to pick out
some fabric, I went straight to the clearance isle and found a nice pattern full
of bright colors. Here's a peek at the ugly before. In a day or two he'll be all
decked out and very useful.....

Oh and I almost forgot to tell you that because it was late into the day, everything
was marked half off, that's right I got him for a mere fifty cents!! Fabric was $3 and
I'm going to use paint and primer that I already have, so less than $5 when it's all
said and done!!!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Face Lift

MJ's room gets a new look. MJ is my mom. A lot of women go shopping to
uplift their spirit, my mom decorates! Sometimes it can be as simple as chaniging
out the accessories in a room, but it has been as major as tearing down walls!

She called me up last week and said I needed to come over because she had
something for me to do. When Mama calls you don't ask what when where or
why, you just get up and DO!

My mom has a 2200 sf ranch style home, from the outside it looks like a small
home, what you see on the outside does not prepare you for what's on the
inside. She has totally redone it. Before it became popular my mom had her own
Mom Cave, we called it the pink room. It's no longer pink but we still refer
to it as such. Once upon a time we weren't allowed in the pink room, unless of
course MJ invited you into her space! There is a very large family/great room
off the kitchen for us. MJ has started to let up on the reigns and now we find our
selves lounging in the pink room.

When I arrived at MJ's, she had already painted the room, taken down the pellet/
cornice box and removed the fabric & batting. She wanted me to redo them. Here
are some before & afters. Sorry the last three were taken with my cell phone.
Christmas Day 2010


The Angel Tree

Cornice is now white with molding



I painted the boxes white and added trim and molding to match the molding
around the doors. My mom and I disagree on the look. I liked the room before.
It was homey to me! My mom says it was cold before whereas now it's breezy
and relaxing. I don't know if you can see but the paint color is a pale minty green.
I forgot the color. So what do you guys think before or after?

Friday, October 14, 2011

Painted Vases

Years Ago HGTV had a show called Crafters Coast To Coast. I loved that
show, tried hard to see it every day. I would jot down ideas in my tablet labeled
Crafts 2 Try. I must confess that I had forgotten all about
it.

My kids have being saying for awhile now that either I'm a Hoarder or a few
items away from being one. The statement may have some truth to it, lol! I
decided to do some downsizing, while doing so I came across a duffel bag full
of crafting tools, pages ripped from magazines, my tablet of ideas among other
things. Well of course I couldn't get rid of that, to prove it was useful and very
much needed I did a project from the tablet.

I didn't exactly use the example I had seen on CCTC cause it involved using
water and spray paint, on this particular day it was raining so I couldn't go out
to use spray paint. Then I remembered similar ideas I had seen out in blogland
using acrylic paint. I have 100s of those small bottles of paint stashed in my paint
closet, and who doesn't pick up those cheap glass vases at yard sales or thrift stores?
Washed in Soapy Water & Set Aside to Dry

Draining

After
I pulled all my materials out and got to work. Select your vases or glasses, wash
them in soapy water and let them completely dry. Once dry, pour in paint, swirl it
around until glass is fully coated then drain off excess paint (pour back into container
to be used again). Clean the rims with a damp cloth. All that is left to do is wait for them to dry!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Woo Hoo Look What I Found


I don't remember where I was headed on that particular Thursday morning. I
do know it wasn't to a Yard Sale because normally I don't go out til Friday!
However en route I saw this sign blowing in the wind and I just had to make
a U turn. Boy am I glad that I did. Although the sign clearly said Yard Sale, it
was in fact an Estate Sale. This bad boy was the second thing I spotted, it was
love at first sight! I had left my purse in the car which left me in a dilemma I
couldn't leave in fear of someone else snatching it up. See it was only $50, how
could anyone pass it up especially at such a low price? It was in very good
condition, no scratches at all. I stood in front of this CC for at least 15 mins
waiting to spot the seller. When he finally came into view I asked if he would
hold it til I went back out to get some money. He agreed and the rest is history.
I was in my car at the time so I had to again ask for a favor, I needed him to
hold it until I could return for it the following day. I picked up some other things
the following day at 1/2 price. I spent $7. I'll show it later. 

It's not going in this space, I have no idea what I'll do with it I just knew I
had to have it. I may not do anything with it til I move and have more space!
Yeah I'm considering AZ, Fl and NV.

On another note the lil guy in the picture is Sir Bentley, sneaking a nap on the
girl's pillow while they're out of sight!

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Harlequin Tables



A few yrs ago my daughter's friend was moving to Japan, she had decided that
she didn't want the hassle of packing. She gave all furniture away. One day she
called and asked if I wanted whatever what left. You guys already know my re-
ply!

Among the many things she brought over was a 3 piece faux marble table set.
I had no use for it at the time but I DON'T THROW anything away. They set
in storage for quite sometime, then one day, while rummaging through my stash
looking for something to do I came across them.
Before

Primed

During The 1st Glaze

Thursday, October 6, 2011

NY STATE FAIR

After having been ill for awhile, then having to plan a wedding for my baby girl,
I decided to take a much need vacation. I spent 2 wks in Syracuse, then 10 days
in Vegas and from there I headed to Dallas for a week.

You guys already know I hit a few thrift stores. I didn't find a lot of things that ex-
cited me but I came away with a few trinkets which I'll post later.

Normally I collect coffee cups & magnets when traveling but since I already had
both from prior trip to the state of NY I had to come up with something else. While
shopping in Big Lots I came across some placemats that caught my eye, so I bought
a couple of them to make pillows. Afterward I thought it was even better than a cup
or magnet cause every time I make my bed I'll be reminded of the time I spent in
Syracuse!
 It had been my plan to use the solid mat as a backing but once I got stated I realized
I didn't need to.

 Once I ripped the seam I couldn't believe what I found inside. Ewww! Can you see
it? I'm not sure what kind of bug it was, thankfully it was dead...Scared of bugs y'all.
 I took an old pillow that was in storage (something I got from my Mom many years
ago) How many of you go shopping at your Mom's house? Now that my own kids
do it I play dumb about my own past when I yell at them about "I can't have anything
w/o one of you coming in wanting it" I don't mean it for real but I can't make it easy
on them :) So I took the stuffing out the old pillow and put it into the new one. 

 I love it!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Featured

Today is the first day I've been on my blog or checked email since last March.
I was unaware that I had been featured, I truly feel bad, please don't think that
I'm unappreciative or in the habit of NOT thanking! You can head over to The
Littlest Crafter to show some love and/or check out her post on me! She has
this No Sew Blanket that I fell in love with and plan to do for my grandboys. I
think they'd love cuddling up with some Roll Tide Blankets this Football Season.

Thanks K.

http://thelittlestcrafter.blogspot.com/2011/05/follower-friday-funky-junk-202.html

Pellet Box/Cornice


A few months back I started on 2 boxes for the windows in my bedroom. What should
have taken a few hours, a day at most ended up taking months. This project got put off
so many times I lost count.

The curtains are made from King size sheets. I simply cut and hemmed to fit window. I
intend to put a stencils on them but I just hadn't found the energy as of yet. I'm liking the
look of my windows thus far. By the time I finish I'll probably be moved! Hey you guys
know how it is you never get finish with a room....

A Long 7 Months

When I first started my blog there were a few things that I should have taken
into account but didn't. One of those things is how much time can I seriously
dedicate to it. Although I have the heart and desire to blog, it's not always
possible for me to do so. I don't really want to go into detail and bore those
of you who would rather be seeing some before & afters but I feel I need
to offer an explanation for those of you who have continue to come back and/
or inquire about my well being.

I am a Chronic Asthmatic who also has Fibromyalgia. Maybe you all know
someone or have family members whom suffer from one or both condition. If
so then you know how challenging my days can be. Since March I've spent a
lil time in the hospital and a lot of time in bed.

I'm feeling much better so I thought I'd try my hand at this again. Thanks to all
those that inquired and sent me notes. I really appreciate it, I hope you know
how special you all made me feel....