Toothbrush Rag Rug

Just a little spring project.  

Toothbrush rag rug made from slightly used sheets.
These no longer fit any of my beds.  So why not use them to create a nice durable rug.  I have made these a few times and they are awesome for bath mats or kitchen rugs.  They are reversible, so when one side gets dirty, just turn it over and use a little longer.  Then it's just an easy launder and these rugs are ready to go again.  Love these!

Maybe I'll clean out my linen closet and make more!

Happy Day!
Pat

Pinkeeps

Just wanted to share pictures of the make do pinkeeps that I've made.  Enjoyed making these from upholstery samples from our local furniture store.  These fabrics looked like Valentines to me.
The pinkeeps are mounted on heavy candlestick bases and have a pocket for thimbles and such.
If you like them and are interested in purchasing, let me know.

The stick pins are hand made by me and also the rosette flowers.

The map in the background is a vintage one of Franklin County where we live.  The moonshine capitol of the world.  

Happy Day!
Pat

Back to Work

I have some finishes to share today.  After the Christmas season, I took some time off to rest and spend with the family. Now, I'm getting the bug to create.
I've had some wine bottles saved for a while and was inspired to alter them.
Here are the results.

Decoupage and hand painting with embellishments make these so pretty.  I am pleased with the way they turned out and I had so much fun doing them.

Hope your day is blessed,
Pat

Tutorial

I thought I'd share this little tutorial for a jute and lace Christmas ornament.  I got the idea from Pintrest, and as I am doing another shabby chic tree this year, I thought I'd make some and share.

You will need a mason jar ring, about 5 yds of jute, 21" of lace and a 21" length of tiny pearl trim.
Also you will need a glue gun and glue sticks.

Here we go!

First glue the end of jute to the inside of the ring...

Wrap the jute around the ring...

until it is all filled up...

Glue the end to the back of the covered ring...

Now is the time to add a hanger to your ornament...

Attach lace to the back of the ornament and wrap...

Evenly space your lace like so...

Repeat with the tiny string pearls...

Almost done...

Add a bow, some pearls and a ribbon rose and there you have it.

  These are so pretty on a tree.  They are also very good for wedding decoration as well.

If you try it, I'd love to see pictures.

Blessings 

Pat

Getting Back to Blogging

I cannot believe how busy things can get.  It's been months since my last post. I really hope I can set more time aside for doing this.  Wish me luck, because I can get so sidetracked.
Anyways,  there are a few things that I have been working on lately.
Last month I took a pottery class at the Jacksonville Center for the Arts in Floyd, and that was something I had always wanted to do.  Then, today
I took a glazing class and finished the pots. Thanks Abby!  Soon I will post the finished product.  The firing has to take place and when I get them I will post pics.

Meanwhile, I thought I'd share some pictures of ornaments that I have been working on lately to add to my inventory.

Altered spoons

More to come!  Be blessed, my friends.
Pat

Altered wine bottles

These wine bottles have been so much fun to alter.  I covered them with jute twine, then added laces, pearls, and hand made muslin flowers and rosettes.  I also could not resist adding a little key charm.

This is what they ended up looking like:

A lovely dogwood branch and I can bring a little spring inside my door.

I like it!

Blessings to all,
Pat

Shabby Chic Spoon Ornaments

Last season for my Christmas Open House, I decorated a small tree with shabby chic ornaments in pink, white, pearls, and snow.  This year I plan to do a much larger one.  I got such great feedback on that tree and sold a lot of ornaments from it.

I'm working on spoon ornaments today in the shabby style.  I love the way these turned out and I just wanted to share

I stamped tissue paper and decoupaged the images, wrapped the handles and added trims and hand made rosettes, bows, pearls, and a little bling.  I will be selling these for $5 each.

Enjoy your day and be blessed,
Pat