Upcycled Frame Tray & a Giveaway

Yesterday I posted about Edie's fabulous e-book, 31 Days to a Heart of Hospitality.  Well, sweet Edie has offered one of her e-books for a giveaway.  If you would like a chance to win a copy of her book, go on over to her blog and read through some of her posts.  Then come back here and leave a comment telling me your favorite post.  The contest will be open until Tuesday, January 29.  Don't blame me if you can't tear yourself away from her spectacular blog.  It will draw you in and keep you there.

Now onto my latest project.  While moving things from the basement to my new craft studio I found this frame that I purchased at Salvation Army a long time ago.

The price was right and I loved the shape.

I decided it was long overdue for a new life.  I started by peeling off the backing.

It was glued on pretty well but it came off without too much trouble.

Then I proceeded to remove the picture and cardboard backing.  I wanted to save the cardboard for what I was going to do.  I had to removed these staples carefully so as not to rip it to shreds.

It needed a good cleaning.  It sat in the basement for far too long and it was dirty.  I washed it down with TSP.  I removed the glass and gave that a good washing.

Once it was dry I gave it a couple of coats of paint and primer in one.  I used Behr in Swiss Coffee (I think that's the correct color).  I had it on hand from my hutch redo.

I watered the paint down a bit so it wouldn't give a full coverage.  I like the original color showing through in spots.

I had this burlap left over from my mailbox project.  I had purchased two yards originally because I loved it.

I cut a piece of the burlap to fit and wrapped it around the original cardboard insert.

I inserted it in the frame and pulled it tight. Then glued down the edges.

To cover up the messy back I cut a piece of brown craft paper to the size of the frame

and hot glued it all around.

Here it is all finished.  I am using it as a try.  I think I may add some handles to it.  Not sure.  What do you think?  Handles or no handles?

I think I will head to Hobby Lobby because they have so many gorgeous handles, and see if there is anything that catches my eye.

This transformation is perfect and I am loving it.

I added some hydrangeas and a candle to the tray

and it sits on my hope chest. This hope chest came from Portugal and belonged to my grandmother.  

I am thinking of painting it.  I am a bit torn about it but think it would look fabulous with a new color. 

Should I do it?  If so, what color?????

Help me figure this out!!!  I am a bit torn about painting an heirloom but not happy with the current finish.

Don't forget to spread the word about the giveaway above.

I'm linking to these great parties. Come on over and join us.

And the Winner is....

I had my little nephew pick a name out of a bowl and the winner of the rosette is...

Rachel from Maybe Matilda.

Congratulations!!

And the winner is....

Last night I wrote out all the names of the wonderful bloggers who entered my ornament giveaway.  All the names went into a hat-not just any hat but a Santa hat.  

My little elf assistant (dear son) came to help.  Isn't he cute!!

Of course, we homeschool and by night time the couch, along with the rest of this room, is in a shambles.  Excuse the mess and look at those cute dimples.  He dares not peek as he pulls out a name.

And the winner is...

Alessandra from Just Be Happy!!!

Congratulations Alessandra!!!!  Thank you all for visiting and entering the giveaway.  I wish all of you could have won.  I am so bad at this because then I want to send some to everyone who entered. LOL~ It's been fun "meeting" new people and visiting your blogs. 

'Tis the Season Giveaway

I love to spend time creating.  Crochet is one of my favorite things.  There are so many possibilities when you pick up that thread and hook.  

I wanted to share with you some of the fun things I have been creating and host a giveaway for all the wonderfully creative and fun ladies in blog land.  Your blogs inspire me daily.  I can get lost perusing the pages of all the wonderful blogs.    

The ornaments below are made by little ole me.  Each ornament is filled with faux snow and a mini-snowflake ornament that I hand crocheted.  

I would like to give away this set of five ornaments.

To enter just leave me a comment below for one entry.  For a second chance to win blog about this on your blog.  Send your friends over.  The more the merrier.

This is a close-up of one of the ornaments in the giveaway set. 

This is another set I made.  I love the ribbon confetti on top and the gorgeous shape. (Don't know why blog insists on flipping my pictures.)

It looks so beautiful on the tree.  

These ornaments are also available for purchase.  The round ornaments come in a set of five.  The cost is $24 plus $7 s&h.  If you are interested you can email me through my profile.  You can specify if you would like bows on your ornaments or the ribbon confetti ties.  You can also choose what color ribbons you would like added to the ornaments.  I can have them completed and shipped in 3 days.  

The giveaway will end on Wednesday, December 16.  I will choose a winner and have them in the mail by Friday the 18th so you can receive them in time to enjoy them for Christmas.

Don't forget to pass the word along!!

~Thanks~

Great Giveaway!

These boots are absolutely the best. I wanted to pass along this chance to win a pair of these super soft and cushy boots. It is so easy. Check out the details here. If you love these Whooga boots you can't miss out.  Go on over and join the fun.

And the winner is....

All the names were put in a bowl...

My daughter reached in and pulled one out.

The winner of the fall banner is...

Thank you for all the sweet comments left about the craft fair.  It was very disappointing but my spirits were surely lifted by all the kind words you left for me.  For those who asked advice about craft shows, I'm sorry that I don't have any real words of wisdom to pass on.  There are sites with links to events in your area.  You can google them.  Most will give you a list with partial information and if you enroll with them you will get more details, and learn about posting for fairs earlier than when you are not a member.  I haven't enrolled in any of these sites so I can't say that one is better than another.  I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.  I hope that these ramblings make sense.  

~Disappointed and a Giveaway~

We have had gorgeous weather here for over a week but unfortunately Sunday it rained all day.  The Heritage Festival was an outdoor event.  It was located in one of my favorite local towns.  I thought that it would be wonderful to be there and participate in such a fun event.  But it was an outdoor festival and rain or shine.  Well, the rain came and of the 28 vendors who were supposed to line the busy main street of this town, only 4 came.  I was there bright and early, the first one, I set up with high hopes that it would clear out and maybe turn into a good day but the rain carried on all day.   My greatest disappointment came when I realized that there was space in the building where the fundraising for the Heritage Society was taking place.  No one checked on the vendors throughout the whole day.  The only sign to draw attention was right outside the building and we were located about 1/4 of a mile away on the street.  Those in charge didn't even realize until late in the morning that only 4 vendors were there.  We were not even offered a cup of coffee throughout this miserable day.  It would have been wonderful if they had invited us into the building, since there was so few of us and it could easily accommodate us.  I felt that in the end they were only concerned with receiving the amount that we paid for our space but not with the comfort or success of the vendors.  Needless to say, no one stopped at the booths and I did not have any sales. 

I did take the time to visit Brown and Hopkins Country Store.  It is such a fun place to visit and I always stop in when I am in the area.  I was also able to enjoy some of the many antique shops that line the streets of the town.  At least that made the day a bit more fun and brought me in out of the rain for a bit.

Here are some of the extra things I made for the show.

Fun Fall Signs

Boo banner~sorry it's so dark.

Fall banner

Market bag

Market tote

I have about 6 different market bags completed and all those scarves, now I need to figure out what to do with it all.  I will be keeping the boo banner and one of the fall banners because I love them. But I do have an extra Fall Banner that I would like to GIVEAWAY!!  

Rules:

If you would like a chance to win the banner leave me a comment. 

 If you would like me to put your name into the giveaway another time post about the giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post.  

The giveaway ends on Sunday, October 4th.  

If you are interested in purchasing one of the scarves or market bags I've posted you can email me.  There is a link to my email in my profile.  Thank you!!

Springtime Giveaway

Summer at Artfulife is having a great giveaway.  You can click here for all the info.  There are four terrific prizes you can win by four very talented artists.  You won't want to miss the chance to win.  Head on over and enter.

And the winner is....

Thank you to all who left a comment for my giveaway. This morning while we are doing school I wrote all the names on a piece of paper, scrambled them all up and put them in a bowl.


Here they all are just waiting for someone to pick one.


I had my son pick a name without even peaking.

See how busy he is working.

And the winner is:

Jess from Hectic Household!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations, Jess!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Of course, this picture had to go sideways on me. Don't forget to tilt your head to the right to read the winner. LOL

I will mail these out to you tomorrow morning, sweet Jess~

I hope you enjoy them.

Finished Minis~Owl hats~Valenitine's GIVEAWAY

I was rather nervous about joining the mini apron swap on Mary Janes Farm. I had never made any before and have not been sewing for long. I just love the adorable level of these so I decided to give it a try. I am so excited to receive the other minis. I am sure that I will learn a few things just by looking at all the details on the others.

Alas, I did complete them. I was fairly happy with how they came out. I just hope they are worthy of the others in the swap. I did make a few errors along the way and had to throw those out.

These are the completed ones.







I have sent out many owl hat orders. If you would like to see some of the cutest kiddos sporting their owl hats check out Jess's blog.

Finally~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Giveaway~~~~~~~~~~~

I wanted to work on something a little different. I went searching through my piles of scraps and felt. These are the Valentine's creations I made.

They are small heart pillows.

I would like to give these away. If you would like a chance to win them, please leave me a comment along with your email address. I will draw names on Sunday. You can leave your comments until noon on Sunday, February 8th.




I will post the winner and contact you Monday morning. If you are swift to reply it may be in the mail by Monday afternoon or Tuesday, the latest.













You should have these at your door before Valentines day.
























Have a great weekend!!!