New challenge over at Altered Eclectics *

For this months challenge over at Altered Eclectics I have altered a coffee jar and tried to make it as simple as possible using shabby chic colours. I painted the jar using a dusky pink and then a layer of white antiquing cream and wiped back until the desired effect.  I used ivory lace around the jar.  I had some lace butterflies and flower trim.  I cur some flowers from the trim and layered onto the butterflies and topped off with a pearl center. For such a simple project I am pleased with the overall effect.  Now for the pics.....

Why not head on over to Altered Eclectics and join in with the fun.  we would love to see you there

Hugz always xxx

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Shabby Chic or what! *

After a trip to a couple of charity shops today I managed to get myself yet another dress form.  When I got home I was determined to actually alter one rather than accumulate them lol.  

So shabby chic it was to be.... well loads of lace and feathers layered up and a few flowers trailing down from the neck to the bust.  I made the hat using petals that are used for weddings etc.  I have used a lot of old stash that needed using and found a lot of trims I had forgotten about lol. I am sure this is the case with most if not all of you.  Well some of mine found a use today.

Now for the pics and apologies for so many

Thank you for dropping in today and hope to see you again real soon

Hugz Elaine xx

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unstampabelles mixed media 30j

New Challenge over at Eclectic Ellapu *

And the challenge for the Pink team is ''Tussie Mussie''.  Right out of my repertoire, never made one before now.  I have to say I really enjoyed making this.  I watched a few You Tube Tutorials and decided on a shabby chic one - well near as dammit lol.

For the inside I used a linen fancy doily and the outside some satin from a wedding dress I hacked to pieces..  Cut a circle from white card and covered it with the doily and satin.  I then decorated using various lace, flowers, ribbons and appliques topped up with feathers and pearls.

That's it, all done!

Why not head on over to Eclectic Ellapu and join in with this challenge or the Purple's theme of creating a project using an ''Inspirational Image''.

We look forward to seeing you.

Hugz always 

Elaine xxx

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Birthday present for a friend *

 Yes I do have another one lol.  This present is a little more substantial than the box from yesterday - took alot more time too.

I made a hangy thingy using grey board, wadding on top then covered in natural calico.  I then used some web lace stuff on top.  I stuck my photo down, and added trimming to frame it. I finished it off with hangy pearl string at the bottom.  I used lace from my wedding dress in the corners.  I used a cotton lace for the hangy thing, down the sides and on the back.  I also made the flower from the same lace and used an old earring for the center.  I gathered another lace for the bottom with more biscuit trimming over top.  I cut out three tiny flowers from some other lace I had and placed pearls in the center.  Couple of feathers added and all finito - done - dusted!!

Can you tell I like the words ''Hangy and Thingy'' lol

Now for mother overload in pics lol

Thats it from me right now.  Thank you for popping in and hope to see you again real soon.

Hugz and love

Elaine xx

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Shabby Hanging *

Good evening everyone - Hasn't the weather been lovely this weekend but so cold in the evenings.  Still can't have it all eh!  I have had my 2 year old twin grandchildren this weekend (accompanied by my daughter, thank goodness) and in between I have been quite productive in my craft room.  I have made several flowers for up and coming projects - not sure what though lol.  I have managed to finish my heart canvas - previous post and put together this heart hanging thingy!

I used a mdf heart and wadding on both sides and covered with natural calico.  I used 3 different laces, 2 doilies and 2 of my own flowers made today using scraps from my ever filling box lol. I added a shabby calico bow, pearls, feathers and a picture I had laying around.  

That's it all done - simples!

Now for pics

Thank you for visiting and please do come again.

Hugz Elaine xxx

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