Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Antique Secretary Desk Re-Fab(ulous)!










I know this is selfish because I haven't been on here in forever, but I wanted to post my latest project. I found an antique secretary's desk for $30 bucks at a garage sale. I refinished her in a creamy-dreamy white and now she's a beauty of a Re-Fab(ulous) Secretary Desk!


Thursday, January 14, 2010

My Devotions are in the Wrong Place


I started this blog about eight months ago with trepidation. I had just stumbled upon blogs a short time before starting and I thought they were a great place to share some junky ideas and projects. I had no idea where to start. I've posted some photos, shared a vacation, shared a few ideas, and shared the passing of my Wonderful Father-in-Law.

I've smiled from ear to ear when I read the sweet comments left by some of my "followers" or others in Blog-Land. Or, maybe you lifted me up during our family's loss in November. I mean, who doesn't like positive feedback or to be lifted up during a time of need?

My blog is "under construction" right now. I've tired of my "wallpaper" and my layout. I've tired of the fonts and the colors. I thought that by changing things around with a fresh new look I'd be more inspired to blog daily or at least more often.

But the truth is, I've devoted WAY too much TIME to Blog-Land. My Bible and daily devotions sit in the same place day-after-day while I spend my quiet time in the morning following my blog list that I turn to for inspiration. Where can one get BETTER inspiration than our Bible? I have totally prioritized my list of "to-do"s wrong. I am feeling a bit ashamed.

I have been CHOOSING to pick-up my laptop instead of my Bible. I mean, it is really a choice we make, isn't it? There's this women in my head that speaks rather LOUDLY to me when I reach for my laptop - she says: "Only you can make that choice - it's your Bible or your laptop". Most mornings I consiously CHOOSE to ignore both her and my Bible. My Bible sits there, loyal, faithful and quietly waiting for me. It hasn't given up on me - yet.

I have made the decision (with the help of the woman who speaks loudly in my head) to step away from Blog-Land for awhile. I might be back. I might not. I have more important priorities in my life that need my attention and I need to get back to my basics - My Bible. After all, for us believers, isn't that what Life is all about - leading a life a Faith, Hope and Love? They can all be found in my Bible, and that's where you can now find me each morning - with my Bible and a cup of tea, searching and yearning for the right inspiration for me.
Thanks for your friendship, inspiration and your kindness.

Sue

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Under Construction!!


This page is DEFINITELY under CoNsTrUcTiOn! Get-outta my way - I'm on a mission. I've got to make some changes and I'm starting here. I've got too many pans in the fire, so it may take me a little while, so PLEASE bare/bear (never sure on which spelling) with me. Hold on 'cause this might be a bumpy ride!

Sue

Friday, January 1, 2010

Salt of the Earth Pink Tree




This tree is in my booth at the Calico Craft Mall. I had it there for Christmas, but planned on leaving it in my booth for Valentine's Day. I made up a dozen or so ornies by putting fake snow in salt shakers and then putting part of a scripture verse on them regarding the "Salt of the Earth". I've sold four or five and had some left so why not see if I can push them for other times of the year.




The owner of the booth asked to put in in the front window to go with her Pink and Red theme. Well, since I have a LOT of pink in my booth, she took about 10-12 of my items for her front of store/window display. What a compliment, but now I've got to get busy making and painting more pink stuff for my own booth! What a problem to have, eh?


Junky Cottage Visitors

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Tiny Tea-Cup Pink Tulle Tree

Tiny Tea-Cup Pink Tulle Tree
Isn't this just a darling girly little tree? I made this with pink tulle fabric, some old glass beads from vintage jewelry, and a pretty rose tea cup!

My first Garden Chair

My first Garden Chair
The bird house attached to the back is a "Bed and Breakfast" birdhouse - so cute!

My favorite floor lamp bird feeder - I'm keeping this one for me!

My favorite floor lamp bird feeder - I'm keeping this one for me!

Another shot of the one that I'm keeping...

Another shot of the one that I'm keeping...

A collection of some of my favorite chimes

A collection of some of my favorite chimes

More Chimes...

More Chimes...
Tea - Anyone?

Pink Rose Chimes

Pink Rose Chimes

Lamp birdbaths lined up before going to the craft fair!

Lamp birdbaths lined up before going to the craft fair!

Fancy Lamp Bird Bath

Fancy Lamp Bird Bath
This is made from an old lamp base and a fancy scalloped ceiling fixture bowl. Whoever buys this will have their birds drinking and bathing in style and elegance!

Cool Grater Nightlight

Cool Grater Nightlight
Doesn't this look so cool the way the light filters through the tiny holes and then out the top?

Another Cool Grater Nightlight

Another Cool Grater Nightlight
More neat displays of light through the holes...

Vintage Jewelry Chest Re-Do

Vintage Jewelry Chest Re-Do

Isn't this just the sweetest vintage postcard?

Isn't this just the sweetest vintage postcard?
Lots of beautiful vintage buttons glued to the frame.