Friday, February 7, 2014

Switching Gears...a fun new painting


This week, I completed a 14 x 14 canvas of a very cute dog - Boone. He's a Jack Russell Terrier. I enjoyed every minute of the painting!

The canvas was adapted from a very cute smiling photo of Boone...he was wearing his glasses in it. 



His master preferred the portrait sans glasses, but I think he looks so cute and intelligent, maybe a second portrait is needed...Such the little business man, is he not? I would even consider dressing him in a little suit and tie in the portrait...just for fun. :)

Word for the Day:
Proverbs 12:10
Whoever is righteous has regard for the life of his beast, but the mercy of the wicked is cruel.


Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
Sunday Show-off Link Party
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Monday
Metamorphosis Monday
Mod Mix Monday
Revival Monday
Masterpiece Monday
Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
The Scoop
Inspire Me Tuesday
Inspiration Exchange Linky Party
Wednesday
Blissfully White Wednesday
Restored it Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
Show Me What Ya Got
What’s it Wednesday
Cottage Style Party
Penny Pinching Party
Thursday
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Grey Dey Thursday
Creative Inspirations
Thursday Open House Party
Time Travel Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Furniture Feature Friday
Friday Redoux Link Party
Frugal Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Fabulously Creative Friday
Saturday
Party Junk
Get Schooled Saturday
Show and Tell Saturday

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Thrifty Life Thursday #5


A sad end...

This cute bird was a recent find at a thrift store. 
As with many thrift store finds, it was a tad grungy...so I
opted to send it through the dishwasher.

Much to my surprise, when I opened the dishwasher and began to unload it - the dishes were covered in grit. 
And the cute little bird was barely recognizable...

I'm not sure what material it was made of, 
but one thing for sure...it was NOT DISHWASHER SAFE. 
Bye Bye, Birdie. So glad you were Cheep Cheep Cheep.

Now, for features from Thrifty Life Thursday #4: 


Jeanette at Creating a Life shared a clever mantel construction project from a salvaged door. 

Meg from My Vintage Life shared some drool-worthy finds including vintage linens and a tiara and veil...we all need a tiara, right?



Jann's collection of vintage plaid thermos and picnic pieces are wonderful, but she really got me when she had a snow picnic with them! I would have loved to transport myself through the computer screen to sip cocoa with her at 
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson.


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Kathy at Sharing Shadymont had been searching for a clock. She found a wonderful classic at a consignment shop, which she promptly painted and it looks great! Of course, she had to completely restyle her shelves. (We totally get that, Kathy!)


THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #5

Gathering Guidelines:

This is a gathering for people who enjoy hunting for treasures that have
 lived a former life elsewhere. Please share your pre-owned treasures only. 

Types of Posts to Share:
    • Home decor, furniture, collectibles, garden items and even wearables are welcome. Please, no food items, new pieces from "real" stores, or crafts, unless made with upcycled thrifty finds.
    • Hand-me-downs and curbside finds are welcome, as are items found in thrift stores, garage sales, antique shops, flea markets and other interesting places.
    • Treasures may be listed as you found them, or with your updates, tweaks, and re-purposes; befores and afters are both welcome.
    • Items need not be "vintage" but must be pre-owned.
    • Posts including Etsy and other shop links are welcome! For visitor enjoyment, please link to your blog post, not directly to your Etsy shop. 
    Etiquette:
      • Though it is not a requirement, I'd love it if you would follow Revisionary Life some way - via Blogger, Pinterest or Facebook or subscribe via email. Links are located in my sidebar on the right.
      • Please link back to Revisionary Life. 
      • Please visit at least one other party friend.
      • I'd love for you to comment and introduce yourself if we've never met before. :) Otherwise, don't feel obligated to leave a comment. 
      Features:
      • Featured items must meet the criteria above. 
      • I will try to email you and let you know if you were featured!

      Hebrews 10:24-25

      24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

      Thank you for visiting and looking or linking. :)







      Sunday, February 2, 2014

      Seven Things To Do With Vintage Pearl Buttons



      Vintage Pearl Buttons...mmmmmm.



      Aside from my three children, one of the blessings I brought away from my marriage was an impressive array of vintage sewing items from my ex grandmother-in-law. 

      She was gone years before we married, but since I was the only one even remotely interested in the items, I was offered cigar boxes full of zippers, snaps, trim and notions. Of all the items, my favorites were the buttons. 



      There were buttons of all types; vintage plastics, jet, carved wood, horn, leather and metal - even a small silver button among the stash. Still, my favorites were the pearl buttons.



      I sewed about a million on a man's suit vest circa 1990, and wore it quite a bit. It was REALLY heavy. Heavy vests are not really my thing anymore.  

      Until recently, the other buttons have remained in their Little Corona cigar boxes. Blogging and Pinterest have inspired me to bring them out into the open, and flaunt my wealth of buttons!

      Some of my favorites now fill a space in a small wall-display box found at a thrift store and painted white. 



      It is in my middle bedroom, with the still-green chest. (I did at least BUY paint for it...does that count?)



      Here are six more very creative ways to use and display vintage buttons, via Pinterest:

      Jewelry...this piece from Quench metalworks was featured on I Love Handmade Blog, which is on hiatus now.





      I LOVE this lamp shade from She Dreams Big...and it looks like it would take about as much time as my heavy vest. 

      Here's a simple one from Timewashed on Etsy. Display carded pearl buttons under a cloche. 




      Another simple, but charming approach from Laughing with Angels caught my eye. 


      She displays her buttons in a vintage jar and on a flower frog in her studio, so she can be inspired to create! I'm going to do this, too. No more cigar boxes for pretty things.

      How about Clever Karen's wonderful ivory crazy quilt?


      Another Etsy Item (sorry, already sold, of course) from RememberMeEmily combines a vintage salt shaker, buttons and book pages into an adorable mini flower arrangement.

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      Update:  Emily has NEW vintage button items HERE.

      Emily even has a doll head like mine! Love it.
      For more creative ideas for vintage buttons, please visit me HERE on Pinterest. 

      Word for the Day:
      Matthew 7:6
      “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.

      Possibly Linking With:
      Sunday
      Sunday Show-off Link Party
      Nifty Thrifty Sunday
      Monday
      Metamorphosis Monday
      Mod Mix Monday
      Revival Monday
      Masterpiece Monday
      Make it Pretty Monday
      Tuesday
      Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
      Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
      The Scoop
      Inspire Me Tuesday
      Inspiration Exchange Linky Party
      Wednesday
      Blissfully White Wednesday
      Restored it Wednesday
      Wow Us Wednesday
      Show Me What Ya Got
      What’s it Wednesday
      Cottage Style Party
      Penny Pinching Party
      Thursday
      http://petitemichellelouise.blogspot.com/
      Grey Dey Thursday
      Creative Inspirations
      Thursday Open House Party
      Time Travel Thursday
      Share Your Cup Thursday
      Friday
      Feathered Nest Friday
      Furniture Feature Friday
      Friday Redoux Link Party
      Frugal Friday
      Vintage Inspiration Friday
      Fabulously Creative Friday
      Saturday
      Party Junk
      Get Schooled Saturday
      Show and Tell Saturday