My life under the bus

Saturday's

 

 

If you remember I papered this shelf

and was adding some new curtains.

Well until my 30+ year old sewing machine

decided to die.

Poor thing probably got sick of the straight stitch.

Luckily I live in an amazing town and

was offered a sewing machine the same day!

 

 

( ...and The Heavens looked down upon my

curtains...and said they were good.)  lol

I also was able to finish up most of my 

*Easel Project*

I still have the signage part to work on

but the display area came out just how I wanted.

 

 

...and I didn't forget about

The Art Bead Love Tour

I won from 

Holly

and now I need to pass the awesomeness

on to the next lucky winner.

 

 

Morning Glories are my favorite flower.

These beauties may have to be mine as well.

 

 

...and who's more fierce then

Cynthia Thornton  ?

 

 

There are 2 of these lovley ladies!

Please come back on Monday

I will have the post explaining how to win,

the beads I am taking, and the beads I will be adding on!

You could be the next stop on

The Art Bead Love Tour

Happy Saturday!

Patty

 

Bead Shelf Wednesday?

 

 

Spring is for cleaning out and spiffying up right?

I've been wanting a shelf over these bookshelves

and a curtain in front and finally for about $20.00

ran to Home Depot and picked one up.

I'd love to have an old hunk of wood

or something a bit more fancy

but melamine it is.

So I started papering it to make it look a little more aged.

 

 

I am pretty happy with what a book page

and a glue stick can do.

I should finish this today.

Then on to sew a curtain.

How is your Wednesday looking?

A wee bit drizzley here but warm.

What are you cleaning out for Spring?

 

 

Still Working on Display!

 

 

I had bought a pile of these frames

in different sizes from

Michaels - they were $1.00 - 1.50.

Originally I was going to use them to

highlight a special pair of earrings.

Then I realized they were about the same size as

some cards I had picked up for tagging prices.

 

 

Needs a little trimming but you get the idea.

Of course I did spray paint them.

They would be great for business cards as well!

 

 

Who says you can't dress things up for under $2.00?

 

 

Remaking anything this week???

It's Spring you know-

time for rebirth and spray paint!

Happy Tuesday!

Patty

 

 

 

 

 

Tickle Me Tuesday 3/13/12

 

 

I had a wonderful party at a local home

last week and I know some of you were asking for photos.

It was a little dark but I was happy

to be able to have options .

My pop up display I made last week

went flat so it wouldn't block the light!

 

 

It worked so I am happy I

didn't permenently attach anything.

I tried to use my boxes to lift everything up to eye level

so it would be easier to see.

I am finishing up this display -

remember my easel for 9.99???

 

 

A little sloppy spray paint, book paper

 and a glue stick.

Now I have a vintage easel!

 

 

The thing I really love about this is

each of the boards has 2 sides.

I probably won't touch the black board

other then to put my name or 'Welcome" -

but I can do different papers on each of

the other sides to switch it up a bit!

 

 

I love the tray at the bottom too.

I have an idea for a ring holder down there....

or maybe a card holder under the black board. 

Here's my home set up.

 

 

I have a spot for more necklaces

and another for silver.

 

 

I still have to recover my mini mannequins

and I have a mini banner floating around in my head

with perhaps a linen flag to go with it for

show signage.

Some of my favorite displays off Etsy?

A bird, a cage... what's not to love?

 

Selenabeadsnbits

 

...or Gilly from the same shop!

This girl has a wicked industrial vintage vibe!

 

Selensbeadsnbits

 

I would *LOVE* one of these too!

Maybe a few glove molds for bracelets.

 

everyeskimo

 

So so pretty.

I am hoping to do a few shows this year

and I actually feel way better prepared then last year.

What are you guys working on?

Happy Tuesday!

Patty

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Wing it Wednesday

 

 

My Bestie and I were cruising Micheal's the other day

when she found this for me!

I squealed with delight!!!

Not only was it the

"Chevalet pour Dessus de Table"

I've been looking for -

it was on CLEARANCE!!!!!

I've been looking for one of those

 old floor model wooden easels

but this one ( $14.99 - $5.00 bonus points)

will make a great substitute at $9.99.

I've already disemboweled it and

have some spray paint going to

give it a little  je nese quois.

 

 

Not bad for UNDER $12.00!!!

 

I have my jewelry party tonight

so I'll be prepping all day.

What's everyone up to?

Happy Wednesday!!!

 

Make Over Monday

 

 

So let's take a new look at boxes!

They are all over the place and

don't always look like they would be

 very decorative -

 but you can make them work for you!

The two largest were wine crates

they've been banging around my house for a

while - but one hit of  Dark Brown Rustoluem

 makes them the same tone.

They now provide me with a back drop.

 

 

I used about $1.00 worth of foam board,

a glue stick ( wet glue will make the board warp),

and one of my many free books.

This gives me a nice nuetral ( and cheap)

background to work with.

You could pick anything you like -

wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, maps -

whatever  works for you!

 

 

I cut the board to fit, wrapped it with paper,

and used pins to secure it.

You can used these anyway you want.

 

 

I took my small trunk and lined it with

some foam board for display.

 

 

I added some cup hooks and a dowel

to throw some matching earrings.

 

 

I am hoping it makes people want to look around

 like they are at a fun flea market!

These displays give me variety and height

and hopefully a little vintage style mojo.

 

 

What are you using your boxes for?

Does this give you any ideas?

I'd love to hear about it.

Happy Monday!

 

 

I'll be rejuvenating this box later in the week!

 

Display Saturday

 

 

My home show got delayed so

I have extra time to fiddle with my displays!

Since I have Display Deficit Disorder (DDD)

I have had time this week to fidget

with some stuff.

 

 

On the table I have what used to be

a blue and white bulletin board.

(ACK!!! here they are on the wall

in an old picture of my studio)

 

 

I have 3 of them and reupholstered

and repainted them so they would be

more neutral so the jewelry would shine.

 

 

I also like to use a small picture/plate

holder at the back to prop it up at a nice angle.

I have 3 of these boards and am always looking how to use

 things in different ways.

Since many times when you do a show

you don't know where you are going to display -

especially in someones house -

it's nice to have different options

immediately available.

 

 

I took some small piano hinges and

attached them to the back of my frames.

 

 

I tied two of my picture holders together.

It adds a little height and a little decoration

and  stops the frames from sliding.

I could have just tied the frames together too

but I like the little rose detail.

 

 

I can also in a hurry ( like at a WINDY show)

flatten this out and have a great looking table display!

This would also look great as an at home jewelry display!

 

 

Happy Saturday!!!

I hope it finds you safe and warm : )

Patty

 

 

Display Wars

 

 

So it's January and it's cold.....

and I'm stuck in the house staring and contemplating

rejuvenating my craft room and displays.

Actually I am always thinking about display.

....or maybe it's better to just come out and say I am obsessed!

I war about it in my brain.

 

 

I sell many things in person I haven't gotten around to put on line yet - these are very popular!

I am pretty happy with their display!

I sell jewelry out of my home one in awhile

and have run into a few

issues that bother me.

Firstly I HATE clutter -

although I love my inspiration boards

they are cluttery and I don't necessarily find them all that

 attractive to anyone but me.

 

 

So here's my new earring displays

which can also be put back to back.

Where's the bulletin boards?

Muwahahahahaha

 

 

Don't tell!

 

 

Looks a lot better then all that

 stuff hanging over everything.

I can easily pull the curtain back

just for me.

My next goal is to quiet the visual noise over here.

 

 

Love my books but this looks like a mess!

I have a table cloth I'm going to sew to fit

the bookshelves for a nice tailored look.

This way I have people concentrating on my jewelry

 and not Stringing Magazine!

 

 

I need a new banner too.

I'm thinking some linen would be more in line

with my current look or

maybe just different paper.

 

I dug up a few things from the attic

 I would like to redo.

Of course I still have a pile of jewelry to make!

Eeeeek! It's already Wednesday!!!

I picked up some fun labels and

$1.50 frames from Micheals -

I think these will be great for display.

 

 

So what are you redoing the January???

XOXO, Patty

 

I Heart Macro Sunday 12/11/11

 

 

What says *Merry Christmas*

more then Faux Garland?

(It actually looks a wee bit scary!)

 

 

Got the tree up.

It's even got ornaments!

 

 

ACK!! I see a spot I missed!

I even got to a few Pinterest ideas.

Although this one didn't work quite the way I wanted.

 

 

I envisioned it lower and much more ...

"mantley" ( I really want to take a sledge hammer

and knock the dang things off....)

It's just too hot and I'd have

"Stockings Aflame"

if I go any lower : P.

 

 

Got to finish up the neighborhood.

Maybe add some more lights.

 

 

Finishing up your Holiday shopping?

I've still got an auction going on

all the proceeds are being forwarded

on to a Family in need.

You can bid on this!

 

 

..and get a pair of earrings too!

You can bid here:

*Silent Auction*

 

Happy Macro Sunday!

Make sure to visit everyone here:

Studio Waterstone

 

: ) , Patty

 

Tickle Me Tuesday

 

via pinterest

 

Hey are those Sugarplums dancing in my head?

YES!

What about crafty Christmas ideas from

*Pinterest*?

So many easy DIY projects

I am jumping in this year.

 

via pinterest

 

I love this idea and actually got the

goods last night and stickered everything.

I think I am going to switch things up and

attach this to a boxwood swag -

we'll see if it works!

 

 

via ME!!!

This is a really fun and fast project!

Now I just have to put it all together.

 

 

I've also been dying to make this.

 

via pinterest

 

We have severe mantel issues...

well actually we have no mantel.

I blame the seventies and bad taste.

All we have are 3 staggered shelves until my husband

gets around to refacing the stupid thing....

and by staggered shelves

I mean weird cement blocks

sticking out over the fireplace.

I think I could McGyver this

to hide the fact there is no mantel.

But I'll have to sew a few of these first...

 

via pinterest

...and who doesn't want to make one of these?

I think this is my year!

I am going to make myself do this too.

 

via pinterest


I don't even know where the year has gone.

Last time I looked it was September.

Well I've got a house party to plan

and some decorating to do.

Hopefully I will get to a store update too!

 

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Happy Tuesday!

What are your crafting for the holidays?

XOXO, Patty