What I Worked on Today!

I was painting a mousepad today for one of my customers, so while I had the paint out I did this one. Turned out pretty cool huh? The streaking in the background will disappear when I seal it, but I don't usually do that step until after photos as it causes such a glare.

So the past couple days I have been working in the studio, and haven't had much of a chance to do any fun things. I do have a few more trash to treasure to show you later on in the week if time allows. It is only Tuesday and the week is filling up fast. I am hoping to hit a couple garage sales this week to so maybe I can find a few more prim treasures. Hope everyone has a great and creative week, and I will be back in a couple days...........blessings to all!

Wishing Everyone a Great Weekend!

As always the week just flew by once again. I didn't get allot of projects completed, but they have been base coated, and are ready for next week. I have been in a Patriotic mode lately, so I am hoping to have more to share with you in the coming days ahead. In the meantime, I did get this little box done. I am always looking for creative storage solutions, and when I saw this adorable box I could see a happy home, for all those little needfuls, that never have a home.

I just adore stitchery, although I must admit I never have time to do it myself any longer. Maybe it is time to start making it a "must do", even if only a few minutes a day. I just love the penny rugs, stitchery, rug hooking, and needlework I come across on blogs, prim shops, and websites. Never is there enough time to do all the things we would love to do.......sigh

Time will be becoming even shorter for me soon. My garden takes priority when the weather finally warms up enough to start doing some serious planting. I only have a few short months to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and I take full advantage of it. Mornings will find me in the garden, and many times I take my work outside and spend the day, if family life allows. I am hoping to bring you updates of the garden as it changes with the spring and summer season. We have started some changes already and I can't wait to see the final result.

So here is wishing everyone a great weekend......spend time with your families, and friends, and don't forget to spend a little time with yourself. Your creative spirit will thank you.......

Blessings.........Jody

Trash To Treasure!

The other day I promised to show you another Trash to Treasure project. Well here it is......this is a candle sconce I found on one of my GW trips, and as soon as I saw it, I knew just what I wanted to do with it. So home it came and with a few simple changes, it was transformed from yucky to simply primilicious....is that a word? Anyway, after I painted it black, and sanded and distressed it, it was perfect..........except for one thing. I wanted to be able to post it to show you today, so I grabbed a few prim things I had on hand to fill it, but I don't want it to stay this way.

We have several wonderful places to purchase prim candles here in town. One is called Two Sisters, and the other is the Red Geranium...I could spend hours in both of these shops. So after being thrifty, and redoing my 1.00 find at GW, I am headed out to buy a large primitive candle, and a little braided candle mat, then it will be perfect!

If I ever had to choose my favorite primitive accessory it would have to be candles. I cannot resist them! At any given time a candle is burning, or I have tarts in the burner, or even both. It is just something special I do for myself everyday. I have purchased a small tart burner for my studio, and before I begin the day, it is lit, and it creates such a wonderful work environment.

So find a great scented candle, and treat yourself today.........you deserve it.