Sewing Basket Before & After

Hello friends! I hope you had a lovely, restful weekend. I sure did. It was a simple weekend filled with lots of fun but not to busy or hurried. I was able to do lots of things I wanted and needed to do. I crafted, went to a yard sale & thrift store with mama, spent time with my sister and niece Taylor while she was getting ready for prom, went for a walk to the old train trestle on the river for prom pictures, visited with my dear friend Heather, crafted some more, detailed my SUV, and watched a movie with the hubby and mom and dad at their house. Have you seen Hachi: A Dog's Tale? The hubby and I have it but mama and daddy had not seen it, so we all watched it together. You should watch it...it is based on a true story. I will warn you though...it is a tear-jerker, but it is such a sweet story. Anywho, I had a really nice weekend and am ready for a new week. I am off Friday...the hubby and I both have some medical appointments. So, I only work 4 days this week...then I have a 4 day weekend since Monday is Memorial Day! Only 13 more school days with the students...I can't believe this school year is almost over! 

I'm sharing one of my crafty projects from the weekend. I have had this sewing basket for a while now and it was in need of a makeover. It was OK...but I knew I could make it better! I had already torn the top apart before I thought to take a before photo, but I laid the fabric back on top to give you an idea.

I started by making some pretty yo-yos to decorate the top.

I chose happy colors! I used buttons, beads, and fabric from my stash, so nothing was bought for this project. I cut this lovely button off an old sweater...love the bling!

I used to have several of these beautiful buttons but have used them up over the years. 

Wish I had some more!

I love the bead in the center of this one too.

I decided to paint the basket to brighten it up a bit. It was definitely bright! Love the color but it was just a little too vibrant for the fabrics I chose for the top.

So...I dry brushed some white on top and I really like how it turned out.

I recovered the top with some pretty floral fabric and added some lace and the yo-yos to it.

I love this lace...so pretty!

I also added a tab to open it where the old one used to be.

And here it is. Isn't it pretty?

I love how it turned out! 

I left the inside in its' original condition. I didn't feel like taping off all the lining fabric to paint the wood.

I did clean it out and organize it though.

I have two sewing boxes, so this one holds needles, bobbins, pins, sewing tools, and black and white thread. Things I use more often. My other sewing box holds colored threads, bias tape, elastic and a few other things.

One last look...a little before and after.

I mentioned above that I went to a yard sale and thrift store. I didn't find much at all but I really like the few things I did find!

These are interesting pieces. Not sure what they are supposed to be used for. They are about 3-4 inches long and have fabric on the bottom. Paperweights maybe? They are pretty as is, but I may paint them...not sure yet. I'm trying to figure out what to do with them. I love words so I had to have them. I was thinking maybe a wreath...ideas? Oh...they were $0.55 each.

I bought these old earrings and pin to craft with and have already used a couple pieces. I'll share soon...something I am making for my Etsy store that I will be opening over the summer.

I also got a bag of wooden buttons to craft with. I like them natural or painted. I'm sure I will use them both ways. I love finding bits and pieces to add to my craft stash!

So...what did you do over the weekend? I hope yours was as wonderful as mine. Have a blessed and beautiful week my friends! 

I'm linking up with Kathe for You're Gonna Love It Tuesday and Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday.  

Until next time.....

Before & After Times Two!

Today after work, I felt like being creative. I decided to get in my craft room and see if I could get inspired to do something crafty. I started with painting this ladder that I have had for over a year now. I have just been using it like it was when I bought it, but decided today to give it a little makeover. Here is the before and after....

It is a pale shade of aqua. After it dried, I distressed it a bit and called it done. Here it is back in place in my craft room. Much better now...:)

After I painted the ladder, I decided to tackle the little drawer unit that I shared yesterday.

Here it is before and after.....

It was very cute before but not quite my style, so it got a coat of black paint. The drawers are decoupaged with pieces of wrapping paper. I added the washi tape and numbers after they dried.

I placed it on my desk and the drawers contain office supplies.

The desktop got a little tweaking to make it fit. You can also see the wicker tray I shared yesterday on the right side.

Here's a close-up. I gave it a fresh coat of jade paint which happened to be the same color it already was. It looks much better now. I love this color!

One more thing I wanted to share was an update on the box I shared a few weeks ago. I decoupaged some letters on the front to spell embellishments. It turned out super cute! I also added a vintage globe to the top of the shelf too. Love the colors!

My craft room is such a happy, colorful space. I know it is a little busy for some, but it is a small space and in order to hold all my stuff, it's going to be busy! I love it though and it makes me very happy! It is the perfect place to be creative in. It is always changing and it will continue to change over the years. I have a couple big changes in store for the future that I am excited about! 

That's all I have to share for today folks! I'm so glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful Tuesday!

I'm partying with these awesome ladies....

Kathe from Kathe With an E for You're Gonna Love It Tuesday

and

Marty from A Stroll Through Life for Inspire Me Tuesday.

Until next time.....

 

A Hodgepodge Post

Hello dear friends! I hope this beautiful Mother's Day evening finds each of you doing well. I have had a wonderful weekend surrounded at all times by those I love the most. I was so happy my daughter, Miranda was able to come home for the weekend. Sadie Lou was happy to have her home too...:)

She made me a beautiful calligraphy piece and framed it for me in a beautiful blue. I bought her a calligraphy set for Christmas and she enjoys using it. She has always had beautiful handwriting. 

Here it is on my living room gallery wall. I am slowly working on this wall. 

I love it in here and love the aqua blue color of the frame. 

She and Dakota gave me the calligraphy print, a beautiful card, and...

a Hobby Lobby gift card! 

I can't wait to make a trip to Tallahassee again to spend it! I love the chevron design on the card...:)

We went my mother-in-law's to pick her up and go to lunch. She had this beautiful plant for me. She always get me a pretty plant or flower every year. 

So sweet...:)

We ran by the flea market to have a quick look around and I found two things. First was this vintage tray. The bottom is wood and the sides are wicker. I love the color of it but will probably repaint it since it is a bit too distressed for me. It was just $1!

I also found a fabulous milk glass pedestal dish. It is about the size of a dinner plate and in perfect condition. It was $5 but worth it to me. I didn't have a piece like this and have been wanting one.

I love it!

My mother-in-law just recently bought a used RV for camping and she replaced the curtains with some more her taste. I love the fabric of the ones she took down and she gave them to me. I am thinking of making place mats later on. It is so pretty!

She also gave me this little 6 drawer unit she bought at a yard sale for $1. It is cute, but I am going to paint it and probably decoupage the drawer fronts. It will of course, live in my craft room to hold some of my junk...:) It's a good size, probably around 15-16 inches tall. It will hold a lot of small items. I'm hoping to work on it this week and will post after it gets a makeover.

We had a nice Mexican lunch and then dropped my mother-in-law off at home, visited for just a bit, and came home to celebrate with my mom and sister. We had such a fun afternoon together looking at old photos and having some good laughs. I cherish moments like these! Miranda left around 6 pm and I was sad to see her go, but I will see her again soon. I am off to my Aunt Loretta's now to tell her and my uncle bye as they leave to go out west for the summer to see all their kids and grands.

Well, this was most definitely a hodgepodge post. I hope your Mother's Day was lovely whether you celebrated with your children, your mother, mother-in-law or by yourself. 

Have a wonderful week my friends. 

Until next time.....

 

  

Happy Mother's Day

Hello and Happy Mother's Day to each of you. 

Here are some lovely flowers from me to you....:)

Mothers are Angels

There are Angels God puts on this Earth

Who care for us and guide us.

You can feel their love and gentleness 

as they walk through life beside us.

They do great things for us every day

they whisper in our ears, 

they even hold us in their hearts 

when we are filled with all our fears.

They are always there to give a hug

and try to make us smile.

They treat us with respect and love, 

they treat us like their child.

God blessed me with an Angel, 

I’m proud to call my own.

She’s been with me throughout my 

life, been with me as I’ve grown.

She’s guided me the best she can, 

she’s taught me like no other, 

and I’m thankful I’m the lucky one 

who get’s to call her... MOTHER 

~Kathleen J. Shields

Hope your day is blessed and beautiful. 

Until next time.....

Plates, Roses, a Little Makeover!

I don't know about you, but I am thankful to see Saturday here at last! I have had such a busy week and am in need of the R & R the weekend brings. I have just a few things to share today from the past few days. 

Earlier in the week, I hung my new plates, but decided not to add them to the plate wall for now. I hung them on a different wall and really like the way they look here.

On the way home from work yesterday, I had to stop and get some groceries and they had bouquets of roses for $4.99! For that price, I had to have some for my dining room table.

Aren't they beautiful...:)

I finally got my bicycle print framed. I redid the frame.,,,it was all white and very plain. I added the green and distressed the white and now I love it! 

It is perfect for the print! And...it is the perfect addition to the guest room.

I also got the chenille spread on the guest room bed in preparation for the weekend...

because this beautiful girl is coming home! 

I haven't seen her in 6 weeks and the rest of the family hasn't seen her in over 2 months! I'm so happy she is coming home for Mother's Day! She should be here in less than an hour...:)

And as soon as she gets here, we have to dash out the door for a family reunion! Looking forward to seeing my sweet cousin from Canada and her family. Prayers for a lovely weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there.

Until next time....