Showing posts with label repurposed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label repurposed. Show all posts

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Turning Lemons Into Lemonade




A couple of weeks ago, I was running late while getting ready for church. I wanted to wear my new sweater and under it, the beautiful, vibrant purple, cap-sleeved blouse that I had worn one time. I turned the iron on, just to take out a couple of pesky wrinkles, and when I put the iron to the shirt... yes, that's right, it burnt an ugly hole in the front of the shirt. (Did I mention I'd worn it ONE time?)

So, what's a girl to do? I threw it away, then it hit me! Pull that shirt out of the trash now! You can use it for crafts!!! So I pulled it out and thought about what I might do. Immediately I thought of the plain, silver headband that Lumpkin wears. I wasn't sure if she would be willing to part with it in order for me to beautify it, but she was convinced when I showed her the beautiful flower below.

(My model was on a date, so I stuck it on my head. Too soon, I might add, as I had to cut the super glue out of my hair...)


I gotta get a new camera. I had a heck of a time trying to show the true color. Didn't happen. I guess we know what Mama's buying with her tax check this year!!!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Don't Be Shocked! I'm Posting Projects!

This project began last Spring when I went on the Goodwill Shop and Hop. I don't remember which location I picked this baby up at, but here are several before shots.
It is a nice-sized wooden box. I thought it might be perfect for Lumpkin after a redo.


Note the lovely gold toned eagle.





The two coats of Behr black paint (courtesy of the Shop and Hop swag bag) happened prior to the move. I mod-podged the zebra print scrapbook paper to the lid.



And now, a beautiful sight to behold... a completed project.


If it were up to me, it would have a little bling added to it. Maybe a crystal knob to open it with, maybe some other shiny pretties... but it's not about me (this time). Lumpkin prefers the understated and this is for her. Love you Baby!