Quickies

Remember my miniature mannequin collection I was downsizing?

Well, I decided a few of them needed transforming before selling.

The tall ones were actually pin cushions though I never had the heart to stick pins in them. 

Like shabby chic voodoo.

Watch out, Rachel!

The small ones with sea grass twine had served their purpose of holding bracelets.

Used leftover Vintage (Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint).

The small ones had plenty of texture.

But after coating all with satin varnish, the tall ones were nondescript.

Added multiple stamps in black - both front and back.

Added Distress Ink in Pewter for a silver patina.

Slightly French.

Slightly glamorous. 

All available in Booth C-23, Riverfront Antique Mall, North Augusta, South Carolina. 



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Quickies - Cheeky Cherubs

Since it's Sunday, my cheeky cherub would like to show off.

Found three small metal planters - heavy duty and quite distressed.

Scrubbed.

 Stamped.

Tagged.

Cheeky cherub.


I think I love you!

 

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Sap Buckets - Galvanized

I wanted galvanized sap buckets, but could only find shiny metal ones.

Used Matte Gray Krylon spray and heavy duty nitrile gloves to create the galvanized look.

Spray the sap bucket.

Then while very wet use your fingers to press all around the surface.

WARNING: This is messy!  Use gloves that will not tear.

Used two coats of gesso.

Stamped each with my cheeky cherub stamp.

Needed something else.

The cherub is thinking what the heck is she doing now?

Stamped Hope, Believe, Trust on each.

Distressed with a metallic pewter.

I love this stuff in every color!

A pale pink tulle bow and the sap bucket is ready to go.

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Quickies - Pink Berry Baskets

I completed several quickies projects this past week.  It was hard to select a favorite.
   
The vintage berry baskets from the peach farm estate sale were waiting to be beautified.

First I pulled out my music flash cards.

Yes, they were already yellowed manila paper,

BUT ...






 

They needed more distressing.

Into a hot bath of coffee and Rit taupe dye.

I let them soak for about ten minutes.

I stirred them with a metal spoon.




 

Placed them on a screen in the sun to dry.

See the creased marks?

While stirring I make sure to fold and unfold them.

Also scrape with the metal spoon.

Used one of my cans of hoarded Sweet Pea Pink paint.

Used a cheeky cherub stamp on each.

Finished with a torn cotton ribbon overdyed in Rose.

Sweet, but not complete.

A bundle of flash cards for each basket.

 Ready for you to tuck in a small gift or two.

No, I did not forsake my new Cool Ocean Breeze paint.

A bunch of baskets being beautified.

 
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Old World Santa Tags

Shipping tags are soaked in coffee.

Laid out on screens to get a quick spritz of walnut ink.

Left to dry outside.

The backs are painted with green craft paint. 










 

I printed out a gazillion Old World Santa images from The Graphics Fairy.

I cut them all out while watching movies.

Mod Podged them on the front of the tags.

Stamped Christmas images on both the front and back.

Now the Old World Santa tags are ready to be used in various projects and for gift tags.


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