Re "Vase" alized!

How's that for a new word?!

 

 

Pretty good considering it's near midnight right now.

 

 

My sister gave me this vase as a gift several years ago.

My colour scheme was a bit different back then.

I didn't want to get rid of it, because of course, my beloved sister gave it to me.

So I decided to make it work with my colours now.

 

 

My sister Renita and I (a few years ago but we still look the same!)

 

 

I painted it with Annie Sloan's Old Ochre Chalk Paint.

It needed a few coats.

I painted the bottom black, just using folk art paint from Michael's.

I applied a clear wax to the whole vase.

 

 

I applied Annie Sloan's dark wax to the raised design on the vase.

When the vase looked satisfactory, I applied two coats of Mod Podge

so that it would be easy to wipe if it got wet,

since it is a vase.

 

 

Re "Vase" alized!

The dictionary meaning for re·vi·tal·ize is:

 

imbue (something) with new life and vitality.

 

 

I went to Michael's in search of some type of floral wonder

to grace this revitalized creation.

 

 

I don't know the name of these flowers, but they were 50% off

and they totally match the vase!

 

 

I found the flowers to put in the vase, but where to put the vase?

On another one of my painted projects of course!

 

 

This little table was another thrift find.

I painted it with homemade chalk paint using Lowes colour of Brandied Pears.

It was covered in clear wax.

 

 

I love doilies and I love the tatting (I think that's what it is) on this.

 

 

Overall, it came together nicely.

I added a piece of jute to tie at the base to hide the imperfections there.

It may or may not stay.

 

 

And that's the story of a vase that became re"Vase"alized!

 

Have yourself the most wonderful day!

 

Blessings,

 

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Paint, Lace, and Old Hymn Pages

...is what I used for this...

 

 

I kinda like how it turned out.

I knew I wanted to Mod Podge something on the top of the table,

I just wasn't sure what.

 

 

I decided on using some hymn pages from an old hymnal.

A few years ago, an antique store had a clearance section of old books.

I snatched up quite a few hymn books for projects.

 

 

I pulled out pages with titles that ministered to me.

 

 

I arranged them first and then put a small piece of frog tape on so they would stay together.

(You could also use sticky tack underneath, I just didn't have any)

 

I thought there would be less of a chance of the paper ripping

when I took the tape off if I used the Frog Tape.

 

I made a crease all around the table except for the straight edge.

Then I carefully flipped the whole thing together and cut along the inside of the creased line,

and then put it back on top of the table.

 

 

I applied Mod Podge on the table a bit at a time starting at one end,

and immediately putting the sheets on.

(It was hard to take pictures doing this part)

Then I very carefully took the tape off and applied Mod Podge several times to the entire top.

A small amount of the ink came off when the tape came off but it actually adds to the vintage look.

 

 

There were a couple of air pockets but they eventually worked themselves out.

(That's why you have to do a bit at a time! It dries pretty quick.)

Give it a few coats to glue it and seal it.

 

 

Beautiful titles to some old hymns.

 

 

I painted the piece of the table where the lace is black, but it just didn't look right.

Then I thought about gluing some flat lace on top.

I have to say it adds a nice vintage touch.

 

 

Paint, Lace, and Old Hymn Pages

 

 

The table is sealed with clear wax with touches of dark wax for the distressed look.

 

 

I made my own chalk paint from Lowe's Olympic ICON,

and the colour of the paint is Brandied Pears.

If you're looking how to make your own chalk paint,

check the video below.

 

 

The recipe I use is: 3 tablespoons plaster of paris mixed with two tablespoons of warm water.

Stir the mixture well into one cup of latex paint of your colour choosing.

 

 

Before and After

 

 

I'm working on a little vignette for the table.

 

But that's for another post.

 

Have a great day!

 

Blessings, 

   

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Share it one More Time

 

How to Create your own Black and White Print

I have a thing for cows.

I didn't grow up on a farm,

 but I spent a lot of time at my cousin's farm and they had Holstein cattle.

There's a lot of memories here.

Haying in the summer.

Swimming in the lake after haying.

Playing hide and seek in the hay mow.

Feeding the calves.

The barn is run down.

It hasn't been used in many years.

Very sad to see.

This is the far side of the barn where the cows would come and go.

The barnyard.

This was the entrance to the upper part of the barn.

There was a thick rope hanging from a beam that we would swing on.

To the far left is where the milk house was.

I would often help clean the milkers and the tank.

So now you know why seeing a Holstein cow always brings me back to another time and place.

I got this print from Educational Technology Clearinghouse.

They have thousands of free clipart.

On the left side of the website click on Clip Media and then click on ClipArt Etc.

The cow print is found under Mammals and then under mammals starting with the letter "C".

Double click on the picture and you can download the size of picture you want.

Once you have your picture saved, double click on the picture and it will take you to the above.

When you click, "print", it will ask you for the size of picture you want.

  I chose this size because the full page photo was too big for what I needed.

I have a PC and use Windows 7.

Make sure you click on the checkmark in the box so that the picture will fit to frame.

I first printed it on white paper, but I found it too white for my frame.

{Plus I messed up the paper a bit trying to fix it here and there}

I printed it on a beige coloured paper called Passport Granite from Staples.

I wouldn't call it cardstock but it is better quality than regular printer paper.

You'll need to cut the print the same size as the opening of the back of your frame,

as well as a piece of thick cardboard. (I cut mine from a box)

Apply the Mod Podge to the bottom lower half of the cardboard first.

(It dries quickly)

I applied it in thirds.

Try to keep the picture as smooth as you can.

Once the picture is pasted to the cardboard, apply another coat to the top of the picture.

I had no issues with the ink running.

This frame was on clearance because there was no glass on it.

I loved the rustic look it had and the colour.

This is the back of  the frame.

I put my messed up white copy on cardboard behind the good copy.

It made it nice and snug.

I liked that the picture could stand on its own.

I didn't need a glass for this frame because there is a sheen from the Mod Podge.

There is a couple of little wrinkles but I think it adds to the look.

A little touch of the farm.

I have plans to paint this table,

but in the meantime it looks OK here.

 Visible, but not overly.

 My son wanted to know why I wanted a picture of a cow.

So I shared with him the memories of spending time at the farm.

 I downloaded some sheep.

I have plans to frame one and add a scripture verse to it.

But that's for another day.

Like I said earlier, this brings back lots of happy childhood memories.

Do you have something in your home that reminds you of something from your childhood?

No childhood is perfect,

but there is always something that when we look back on,

we can find a fond memory.

There is always a ray of light in the darkness.

Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world".

Ask God to remind you of a happy childhood memory that you may have forgot about.

I pray that you have a blessed day today.

  

 

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A Touch of Hymn

 

One of the many things that I enjoy doing

 is transforming an object from one state to another.

Kinda like when God gets a hold of us (or we let Him!)

We are transformed from glory to glory. 

 I guess it's in the genes!

 

 

So when I'm "thrifting",

 I'm always looking at something to see if there is a use or a potential for use.

When I saw this "candle box", I saw potential.

I just needed some paint, some modge podge, and some pages from an old hymnal.
(I get my Modge Podge from Michaels)

I painted the box black.

 I like to have pieces of black in my home

 because it stands out and also helps to show up everything else.
I  purchased some old hymn books last summer for 25 cents each.
You can read that post here.
I ripped a few pages out and pre-arranged how I was going to display them.
I applied a coat of modge podge first and then put the first sheet down. I covered that with modge podge and applied the next sheet and so on and then gave the finished look  a few more coats.

This is what I put in the box and it doesn't look too bad.
But it's a candle box right?
And how pretty would the words of the hymn look
with the glow of candle light!

Still have the fake snow in the jar. Looks good with the black.

I chose the words to this hymn to remind me
 of the price that was paid for my salvation.

A little touch of purple for spring?

It doesn't take much time or money to create a unique piece.

Once I start I want to keep going. So I did.

But that is for another day to share.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Blessings,

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Jennifer Rizzo