Wednesday 13 October 2010

WOYWW

My worktable today at the Stamping Ground


Today I thought I would have a change from painting so I covered one of these stone jars in decoupage, just nice wrapping paper cut up, glued on and varnished. Not so keen on it but some one liked it enough to buy it, so that's o.k.
Th other one is just my usual flowers. I must practice some new flowers. I call these 'Utensil holders',but of course they would be great for flowers as well.


I thought I would start 'Christmasy' things  so I cleaned up this tatty old candle holder and, sprayed it black with cellulose and them 'tried' to paint holly!
 The little heart is cut from a piece of hardboard found in the garage.


 I am always looking for old curtain poles as they are ideal for making the uprights for wellington boot stands. Bases are not a problem as we seem to have plenty of wood in the garage. The bases have 2 coats of yacht varnish on to protect them in wet weather.

16 comments:

  1. oh what a brilliant idea to use old curtain poles as well boot supports! Your painting is so pretty too...Moira

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  2. The decoupage looks fantastic...I look forward to seeing it in the flesh...it looks beautifully textural.
    Have a lovely evening
    Sue xx

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  3. Love your decoupage, so pretty!

    A.xx(29)

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  4. Great ideas, you have been busy!

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  5. The decoupage looks really good - I like it!

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  6. Lovely work - I am impressed - great colour choices!
    sasa 10

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  7. I really like the decoupage but overall I think I like the country charm and simple painted designs better! Keep on doing what you're doing!

    Hugs
    Brenda 96

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  8. Hi again and thanks for your visit. You asked about my header...yhere is how I did it using pictures of my machine stitched
    work.http://dandelion-dreamer.blogspot.com/2010/09/making-banner-header-very-simple-way.html
    Best wishes Moira

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  9. Lovely crafting space you have

    Enjoy your day Candace

    (little late this week so I'm #150)

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  10. Love what you have done and are doing. Thanks for sharing. #142

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  11. The jars look great. Love the little chairs from an earlier posting as well. Pam (20)

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  12. I made a hammock out of old curtain poles once....enough said I think!! Lovely idea have a happy WOYWW (VERY LATE)
    #48,
    ((Lyn))

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  13. Your painting is lovely, as is the light in your room! I have a friend who teaches this sort of painting - you gals are so very clever and patient!

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  14. I was struck by all the light in your room. And you have something sold before you finish it? Great! Happy belated WOYWW (#2).

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  15. Lovely, purple text, do you think you will keep it?
    Posh people would call it aubergine.

    How is the plumbing coming on? If your drain was a house plant you could safely go away for a year and it wouldn't need watering.

    Sue x

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  16. Hi Julie
    I have an award for you if you wish to accept it. It was given to me by Sherry and I need to pass it on to five blog authors. If you would like to display it on your sidebar I will help you to install it.
    Sue xx

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