Great trash to treasure find

I was out on the golf cart this weekend.. cruised by a small yard sale.. looked like nothing for me there.. exercise stuff..NOPE... Nuttin to see here... then I spied it .... just daring me to take a closer look..and I did.. there she was.. whispering.." take me home... I have potential..." I kept looking away. trying to ignore the call.. my mind asked her.. "where will I put you" ? Do I NEED you" ? I chatted up the yard sale lady trying not to look at this interesting beauty.. and then I see a tag ... $3 ... OH that had to be a mistake.. I had to be seeing wrong.. instantly my trash to treasure brain kicked in.. $3 if you don't use it for you.. bet u can give it as a gift all fixed up... hmmm ??? then she said.. " OH NOOOO .. if you take me home.. I stay !! I know there is a spot waiting for me in your art studio.... I need some paint, antiqued and look.. I fold down ! " Well that was the kicker.. I saw the "VISION" she was sending.. antique blue with pink cabbage roses on the inset of the tray...The detail will pop with paint..that metal braid rope is so unique... I pulled out $3 ..loaded that beauty on the cart...and was long gone.. Next time you see her.. she will be calling to YOU too...you can look... she's here to stay.. !

Belated Birthday Gift for Sis

I finally got this gift done for my dear friend over at CandyCreek blog. Robin is like a true sister to me. We met online in 2000 during Big Brother. We have so much in common. My hubby and I traveled to her lake home in Tennessee last summer..and she will be flying here very soon.. OMG... we are going to giggle ourselves silly. Plenty of Girl Talk.. watch some Big Brother together..and a few crafts, golf cart around to show her our lake..boat rides. jet ski...and plan my visit to her house in Aug.. Oh we are so lucky to be able to spend time together. Her family made us so comfy from the minute we pulled into her drive..and they had the perfect spot for our camper right down near the water...it felt like home.. seeing the lake . We look forward to our trip again !I will hand deliver this to her then. I took a unused cabinet door.. paint, paint.. extra wood trims.. some decoupage and turned it into a chalkboard..maybe she can use it in her freshly redone kitchen.. I added a leftover handle from my kitchen cabinets, and had a little Tiffany jewelry bag that will hold her chalk. A hook for keys.. SO she is set to make a list. LOVE YOU SIS.... !!

Girly tote bag

This bag I painted all girly girl.. I have it hanging in the art studio.. so I can grab it and fill it and tote stuff when I need to... I also painted a black duffle bag like this to travel with.. My dear hubby sure looks cute carrying that duffle bag thru hotels.. my hands are full with my pink and white polka dot computer case ! Good thing he is secure in his manliness !!

Back to the BLOG

Yikes.. Time does fly.. so I wanted to post some close up of the projects in the art studio.. maybe you will enjoy some of the details. Hope so.. I have felt like I abandoned my blog..but I am back with some fun stuff to show.. projects every where.. and tooo many more in my head.. LoL

Ahhhh Summer

The past two weekends have been busy. Memorial weekend, we hosted the annual Lake Opener on our porch.. friends brought great food, we enjoyed catching up and look forward to lots of Bar-b-Q's, swimming, boating, skiing, jet skis, fishing, and sitting on the porch at the end of the day to watch the sunset.. and laying on the new round lounger reading a book, watching the wildlife or taking a nap under the ceiling fan, that lounger is perfect for nappin. I got the party lights up, and made a wreath for the back porch to welcome back door guests.. Using a kids inner tube, and goodies from the dollar store.. tied it on with some ribbon, fishin' line works good too. Next weekend we have invited some cousins to come stay and play.. so grab your sunscreen, flip flops and tank tops.. the boats full of gas and water is perfect !

Dresser is Done.... Art Studio is almost complete !

Seems like I started the room ages ago.. But actually just a lot has gone on in my life and I had to stop and start many times.. However.. the dresser we bought off EBay as is, I painted it french country and hand painted some flowers on it. Hubby cut a new top and back splash to follow the curve..since it was bought off EBay with out a top. It was shipped to OK from S. Carolina.. I did the Mosaic on top using old plates, and stained glass. and 1/2 marbles for the edge. I'm happy with the result, and glad to be done. The dresser will hold art supplies. More room photos soon... It should be finished by tomorrow night.. BUT I think we may go fish with the neighbors if we don't get rained out.. Will feel nice to go float on Hazels Pontoon boat..and catch some crappie or sand bass.. Yumm.. Peek back soon. I actually will be updating the blog often now that the room is going to be done.