Wednesday, September 26, 2012

In a world full of change....Be Yourself!!

So this whole Mod-Podge craze started & I've pretty much been in the blind.  I haven't messed around with it at all.  Until now!  I have to say, I had fun doing this project, but I think it takes talent and patience to get the paper just right so it won't crease or tear.  Maybe I put too much...maybe too little.  I don't know, but I am going to keep at it.  You can't become a pro at something without trial and error, right??  I saw this idea on a cool little blog, but so sorry, it's been so long ago that I couldn't find it to give them props!  There are amazing blogs though that you can get really cool ideas from & one day, maybe mine will be that!  Wishful thinking.  Anyways, I love the simplicity of the phrase "just be yourself".  This world is so crazy and changing, and sometimes people change too.  I know that over the years I have changed, some for the better, some for the worse.  But in the end, I have always tried to remain true to myself & that's all that matters.  So without further hesitation, here is my cute little project:


I think it turned out pretty good, especially for my first one!  I mod-podged strips of scrapbook paper, traced an outline with pencil of what I wanted it to say, painted around it, sanded the edges, stained the edges, glossed it & voila!  I think I might try to post it on ETSY, not sure.  What do you think?

Monday, September 24, 2012

What paint can do!

This cute little frame was bought at a garage sale.  It had a horrible picture of a bird of some sort and the glass was dirty with what looked like tobacco chew spit (not kidding).  My lovely sis bought it for me at the awesome price of 25 cents!  She knows my heart!!  So, after a good cleaning & some much needed love & paint, this little beauty was created:


My friend Desirea bought it for a photography prop!  How cool would that be??  You can check her out at:  www.desireapackardphotography.com/

Thursday, September 20, 2012

My First Post!

I finally did it!  My mind has been jumbled with all of these ideas for my new creative adventures.  I have always thought of myself as a crafter, even though I can be self-conscious in my work.  I suppose everyone is.  I absolutely LOOOOOVE anything antique, vintage or upcycled, & if I could quit my day job & travel around this beautiful world finding treasures, I would!!  With nursing school behind me now, I have finally got the nerve to attempt to turn my passion into a bit more.  I have created an ETSY store account (where I will be posting soon), & plan on being on Facebook as well.  There, I will post my treasures I find, as well as my creations!!  Thanks for visiting!!