Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Vanity mirror needed a makeover!
Found this vanity mirror at LCM. The side metal was all rusted and the floral motif was a little outdated. At first I just sprayed the stand...but it needed something else. So I glittered the rusted metal frame..but it needed something else. So I added pearls to hide the flawed mirror edges, and added a little flower broach, and then it was perfect. Just like I learned in culinary school...decorate to hide mistakes!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Band-Aid for your Clothes
How adorable are these??? Found this applique kit at the San Francisco Vintage Fashion Expo, and had to blog about them since I am all for repuposing and recycling! I think these are meant for repairing sweaters, but when I saw the Band-Aids, I immediately thought of the 3 pairs of jeans my son has that all have the same holes in the same spot! Apparently I got a deal, bought them for $15, when on her web site they are $20. I do have a sweater that has a hole, and she has some more designs that I may look into. There is also a link to her apperance on the Martha Stewart Show, where Martha seemed to be a fan.
You can buy these and others at stellaneptune.com
You can buy these and others at stellaneptune.com
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Works of Art
These Posters I found at LCM, there was a enormous stack of them, .50 cents each! I grabbed a few and have had them hanging around for months. One is of the Golden Gate, and one of the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur. Two places I adore!
I came across these artist's frames (original price on the backs were $24.99) I paid $2 each. I didn't have anything in mind yet for them, was just thinking to spray them a fun color, and hang them empty. After I painted them green (with left over paint from the jewelry box), I noticed the color went so well with the posters I had.
I wanted to do a technique I learned from my guru Martha Stewart called glitter painting. It's so easy to do, and when you use the Martha Stewart Glitter from Michaels, it looks so beautiful. I didn't want to glitter the whole thing, just add accents to make the picture pop. Here is a close up of the glitter, I just added it to the golden gate in this picture.
In the other picture, I just accented the Big Sur Bixby Bridge and some of the crashing waves.
And the final product!
I came across these artist's frames (original price on the backs were $24.99) I paid $2 each. I didn't have anything in mind yet for them, was just thinking to spray them a fun color, and hang them empty. After I painted them green (with left over paint from the jewelry box), I noticed the color went so well with the posters I had.
I wanted to do a technique I learned from my guru Martha Stewart called glitter painting. It's so easy to do, and when you use the Martha Stewart Glitter from Michaels, it looks so beautiful. I didn't want to glitter the whole thing, just add accents to make the picture pop. Here is a close up of the glitter, I just added it to the golden gate in this picture.
In the other picture, I just accented the Big Sur Bixby Bridge and some of the crashing waves.
And the final product!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Jewelry Box From Trash to Treasure
This Jewelry Box was in the hands of another when I spotted it at LCM...I waited and waited for this man to examine it, thinking about it..and then when I thought all hope was gone, he put it back on the shelf! I scurried over to it and snagged it. I had an upcoming birthday party for my friend's little girl, and thought this would be the perfect thing to re-do for her. I have taken my friend to LCM, and she loved it, so I knew she would appreciate the gift. I pained it green and applied black glittered trim and knobs. I Modge Podged fabric to the top to give it some style.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Pastry Stands from Candle Stands
Had a little spur of the moment trip to LCM. Boy is that place crowded with people doing the same thing I am. I get a little nervous when I see the parking lot full, but it's all for a good cause, I can't be so selfish!
I have been seeing on people's blogs, making cake stands out of candleholders and plates, so that was my mission. In true LCM fashion, there it was. I found these two metal/glass candle holders that I paid $3 for the pair (that is kind of high prices for me!) They had the original price tag from Kohls of $19.99 each. I rounded the corner in the kitchenwares, and found these two pans? I have no idea what they would have been used for...flan maybe? They are so shallow. I held one up to the candlestick, and boom..perfect fit! 50 cents each.
I ran into a problem when I started spraying the candleholders. The red kept coming through the blue paint, making this purple hue. Even with 3 coats, the purple still came through, but you know what, I love the look now.
The stands can be stacked well and securely, I dont think they would be good for cakes, but I think mini tarts would be adorable on these! Also, a ramekin fits perfectly in the top opening. Picture strawberries and a chocolate dip...beautiful!
I have been seeing on people's blogs, making cake stands out of candleholders and plates, so that was my mission. In true LCM fashion, there it was. I found these two metal/glass candle holders that I paid $3 for the pair (that is kind of high prices for me!) They had the original price tag from Kohls of $19.99 each. I rounded the corner in the kitchenwares, and found these two pans? I have no idea what they would have been used for...flan maybe? They are so shallow. I held one up to the candlestick, and boom..perfect fit! 50 cents each.
I ran into a problem when I started spraying the candleholders. The red kept coming through the blue paint, making this purple hue. Even with 3 coats, the purple still came through, but you know what, I love the look now.
The stands can be stacked well and securely, I dont think they would be good for cakes, but I think mini tarts would be adorable on these! Also, a ramekin fits perfectly in the top opening. Picture strawberries and a chocolate dip...beautiful!
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