And here are the fruits of my labor......
Made my first, of the ever so popular, music-sheet wreaths! These were really fun to make too, although by the hot glue burns on my fingers you wouldn't think so, ouch.
Sewed up a few pillows; one is a throw pillow in my favorite blues and browns, the other I made using 2 tea towels. By sewing just the 3 sides and then leaving one side open with a flap and a button, allows easy cleaning. You can just throw it in the wash with your other towels, done. I especially love the blue stripe running down each side. It reminds me of an old french grain sack!
Of course I couldn't go without painting a few pieces for the shop....
And last, but certainly not least, my big announcement of Knott So Shabby carrying Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint!! Not only do I get to use this amazing paint product, but now I get to teach and show others just how awesome it really is!! Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on when classes will begin:)
Made my first, of the ever so popular, music-sheet wreaths! These were really fun to make too, although by the hot glue burns on my fingers you wouldn't think so, ouch.
Sewed up a few pillows; one is a throw pillow in my favorite blues and browns, the other I made using 2 tea towels. By sewing just the 3 sides and then leaving one side open with a flap and a button, allows easy cleaning. You can just throw it in the wash with your other towels, done. I especially love the blue stripe running down each side. It reminds me of an old french grain sack!
Of course I couldn't go without painting a few pieces for the shop....
| I used MMS Hemp Oil to protect the Milk Paint and to revitalize the wood. |
| Another fun desk with chalkboard paint on the drawers and top. The body is in ASCP Coco |
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| Another adorable pedestal table in Old Ochre with a pretty bird graphic compliments of The Graphic Fairy |
Tried my hand at painting Annie Sloan Chalk Paint on fabric, and guess what? It works!! You need to dampen the fabric with water a bit first, but it went on so smoothly. After it dried, I took a bristle brush and brushed it lightly to soften. I couldn't decide if I wanted to completely reupholster this chair or not. It's in such good condition and I really like the pretty blue, so I decided to leave it alone, and try using a grain bag log iron on image. The problem was that the black of the iron on couldn't be seen over the blue, enter Old White chalk paint:) The Old White provided a nice bright background for the logo. I also painted the legs and arms in Old White to compliment the new look. I thought it turned out really cool, and obviously was right because it sold after a day in the store!
| Simple and clean chest in ASCP Old White- this one was requested by a customer who would like to have it for her lake cottage |
| Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint proudly displayed front and center of the shop! |
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| The first picture taken of me as a new retailer! I wasn't really expecting to be photographed that day (hence my hair do), but at that point I was to excited to care, haha! |
Oh yeah and I almost forgot. Kevin (my husband) and I went to an estate sale yesterday where I found my very first Ironstone pitcher (see it on the wash stand above). I spotted it as soon as I entered the house. I think, no I'm sure, my heart skipped a beat. Not only was it a true-made in England Ironstone pitcher, it was a large one at that! It was even holding a fresh bouquet of peonies, one of my favorite flowers. We were actually there to check out a 7, yes 7, library/harvest/farm/work tables. After placing our bid in the box, we were excited today to find out we won 4! Looks like I may be getting my rustic farmhouse table sooner than I thought, woohoo! That leaves 3 left for you:) keep an out on here for them!
So now you know why this was such a wonderfully busy week for me. I feel truly blessed to be given such wonderful opportunities, to have a happy healthy family, and to meet new friends everyday:)
Linking to: Three Mango Seeds
Linking to: Three Mango Seeds



































