Unconventional Home Accents Using Old Bottles, Door Knobs, Drawer Pulls, and Crystals

In a wooded area behind our community park in the early 30's and 40' was used as a trash dump. I like to go back there and see what kind of treasures I can dig up. I have dug up dozens of old bottles which I have a strong affection for. I use them as sort of an unconventional home decor. I had the idea of dressing them up a bit by using drawer pulls, door knobs, crystals, and old keys. I had fun with this project and I like the way it transformed my trash to a little treasure!

A few bottles I recently dug up waiting to be cleaned. I really need to find a good tip for cleaning these things????

Before

After

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B

Milk Glass Relocation

I decided to do some rearranging which lead to painting the inside of this old red cabinet and relocating my milk glass collection. This actually all started with a birthday wish to take down a wall in my kitchen which started a change react of relocation's. I have more to share but, it's work in progress!!!!

Oh. this is my first attempt at card making, as my skills improve I will share more. A very sweet friend made my birthday very special and I wanted to give her a thank you from the heart! (you know hand made)
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B

Creating Wall Collages

I love to create wall collages. This one is in my office.
This is the beginning of my next project, a plate collage. I can't wait to find just the right plates to complete this wall. Below are a few pics from the web that lend me "plate collage inspiration."

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B

String Tags Turned into Valentines Day Fun!!

A sweet little recycle project for Valentines Days. I simply reused an empty salsa jar, spray painted the lid, used ribbon and burlap, and added a homemade tag. Then fill it with your true Love's favorite treat!

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B

A SWEET VALENTINE PROJECT FROM FAMILY CHIC

I found this sweet little project on a a site called Family Chic. I think it is darling. One tip they suggested is to fill the can with water, let it freeze, and then punch your design. Very clever.

I was in search of creative inspiration since, I have been in a bit of a creative slump. Unfortunately, my father in-law passed away after the holiday's from brain cancer and the over whelming sadness left me feeling uninspired. I feel the need to create again and I am thankful that I have so many amazing blog friends to look to for inspiration.

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B

In Loving Memory of William E. Miller

An Advent Banner

A new twist on the traditional advent calendar. I used vintage images from the web for the 25 days of Christmas and cut them down to card size. Then, I simply strung them on to a ribbon and viola a fun vintage advent banner!

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B

Gift Box Turned Christmas Ornament

I went shopping tonight and found this Christmas ornament that made me swoon. I thought, I can do that. So I dug out a small gift box, a few Christmas cards, paint, and some glitter of course and started playing around.

Supplies

These were super fun to make. I think I am going to have to make a few more!

Take care,

B