Melony's Whimsy Daisy!

I showed restraint on Pink Saturday!

At a local antique store I discovered a homemade little chest or caddy that was supposedly made by a young son for his mother. The price was right and the story was appealing and I brought it home. Oh, how I longed to paint it pink. But, I wrestled myself and gave myself a talking to about trying to show some restraint and challenge myself to do something a little different with a touch of the pink I loved, but no so blatantly pink.

My goal is to have a cozy little guest room for a visitor. I want to offer a room that has the feel of comfort, sweetness, times-gone-by, and offers not necessarily entertainment...but hospitality. (Entertaining and offering hospitality are two totally different matters.) So, this little chest is going to be a Hospitality Chest to fill up with nice little treats and comforts for those who I might have the privilege of hostessing. It is the first step to providing a bit of a cozy retreat in a guest room. Visit The Inspired Room to read about other ways to enjoy a Beautiful Life.  

Here is what I started out with. Homely but with good bones. Even the photo is sort of sad looking.

 

I left the paint "as is". I still can't believe I was able to leave it alone. I got out my vintage cards and made some copies of my favorites. I cut out bits of the card and made little scenes that were pleasing to my eye. Using some Mod Podge I glued them to the piece.

 

 

and a little rose in the corner...

 

I added a Cath Kidston napkin to the bottom shelf and another kitty image from a vintage greeting card. I also hot glued some rick-rick for added charm, which will show up in a later photo.  

I did add a little pop of green...can you BELIEVE...green???? I really like it, especially with a Cath Kidston stationary sticker added to the center and a little pink rick-rack added through the latch. I take that back. I adde a Cath Kidston sticker to the center, but it just didn't go, so then I glued an image of a little boquet off another old card over the sticker and Mod-Podged over that.

 

I've been hoarding back some sweet perfumed drawer liner paper. I lined the inside of the piece with it, which was sort of tricky and isn't very neat. Oh well...I am not a perfectionist and I plan on filling this little chest!

  I just love this little wienie dog.He is a copy of an image on a vintage greeting card. I added some vintage buttons to the rick-rack frame. I think it's my favorite part of the little chest.

 

Using the drawer liner...I cut out hundreds of little roses and glued them to the chest. I still was fighting myself from stopping the whole process and painting the whole thing pink. Here is the finished chest empty. I plan on using it in a guest bedroom as a Hospitality Chest. The last picture will show it full of stuff that might welcome a guest and say, "I'm glad you're here. May your stay be blessed."

I threw this stuff in to give you the right idea. I think I will have to put some chocolate and other goodies in when guests come.

 

So, there it is Pink Saturday...restrained! Thanks for stopping by. Please go and pay a visit to all the other creative girls who love a splash or two of pink in their life at

Beverly's How Sweet the Sound! 

 

 

Happy Pink Saturday is running late...

I've got to go to bed girls. I want to get my Pink Saturday post up, but it is nearly one in the morning and so I'm giving up for the evening...morning...you know what I mean! I just finished putting the last little finishing touches on my project, but need to take pictures. Won't you please come back later today and see what I've done? I think it turned out pretty cute and I'm excited to show you. My project involved:

small piece of furniture

Cath Kiston paper tissue

vintage greeting cards

lots of glue

rickrack

roses

drawer liner

vintage buttons

paint

PINK!

Yawn....

A Dresser Makeover in Pink Saturday Style!

Happy Pink Saturday!  I have been busy getting my Craft Cottage together and wanted to show you a few projects I've completed. The biggest re-do was a freebie hand-me-down unattractive brown dresser. I found some paint on the Oops shelf at Ace Hardware for $6.00 and kept adding leftover white paint until it was the shade of pink I wanted.

 

I don't know what happened to my before pictures. That is is so aggravating (sigh) but you can imagine a brown and not so pretty beat up dresser. I spray painted the handles white and this is the end pink result.

 

Then, I added my pretty bits and bobs as well as stuff that I will use in art projects to come...paint brushes, buttons, pom poms and such. It is so nice to see what I have actually OUT and not stuffed in a plastic bin. Thank you to my husband for making all this happen!

 

The paint shelf I purchased at Michael's with one of their 40% coupons. It still doesn't hold all my paints, but it's a good start and I like the ribbon storage and the other little shelves for knick-knacks.

 

 Here is a garage sale icky gold frame.

 

It was sporting my kind of price tag.

  Shake, shake, shake that can of white spray paint and s-p-r-a-y! I created my inspiration board by adding some wire to the back and attaching a little of this and that with tiny clothespins. I saw something similar on a blog somewhere, but for the life of me cannot remember which one or where. Feel free to post if you know who the creative mind was behind this. I will probably add some rick-rack or something to the frame as it is not froofy- fied up as much as I would like, but that can wait.

 

I think vintage cards are precious and will probably interchange some of my collection for inspiration on my little "bulletin" board.

 

You can read about my vintage handkerchief dress form in my previous blog post. I had a lot of fun putting it together. My great grandmother's old lace and tatting are displayed and my great grandfather's old glasses rest in their original case. 

Peeking behind it is a white spray painted old mailbox that started out like this:

 

I find it pert near impossible to pass these old treasure up at garage sales and actually like the worn look of this one. Nevertheless, I got out the spray paint and, yes, painted it white. It looks so fresh now. I added some vintage children's books with beautiful art work. I find the colors so inspirational on days that are kind of blah and I need a little sumpin' sumpin' to get the creativity going!

 

Here is a yummy pink and chocolate rose sundae made with Dollar Store craft roses. I'm sure I'll use them in a future project, but will enjoy them in "ice cream" form for now with the vintage pink and pearl pin for the cherry on top.

 

One ringy dingy! Two ringy dingies! Is this the party to whom I am speaking?

 

My kids didn't understand why I would say "dial" a phone number. This old black phone says it all, doesn't it? Would you like fries with those scissors? I liked the color of the aqua plastic basket which looked like it belonged in a fifties diner. I drink Diet Sweet Lipton Tea by the gallon, so I've saved the jars and used them for storage. A ribbon and an orphaned old clip-on earring spices it up a bit.

Hope you enjoyed another little peek into my ongoing Craft Cottage project. Happy Pink Saturday to you! Please be sure to visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound to meet all the other girls who enjoy a lovely shade of pink!

Clean Sheet Monday...again.

Well, if it all goes south on me, I've got clean sheets to crawl between tonight. I finally put away the flannel sheets and got out the cotton ones. We have a California King bed, and you don't just find these size sheets anywhere. Bob is 6 ft. 4 and needs the extra length of the bed. Anybody have a good source for pretty sheets in this size where I wouldn't have to auction off my first born to purchase them? I bought the below set new at Canton, Texas. They have a gigantic huge flea market the first Monday weekend of every month. The sheet dealers said once we slept on these sheets we would never want to sleep on anything else. I wouldn't go THAT far, but they are fine, and fit our bed.  

 

Remember, it's Clean Sheet Monday...not UNwrinkled Sheet Monday!

Buying clothes on the cheap for a big, tall guy is also a challenge. I've decided I would rather spend the money on a nice XLTall shirt and not have belly showing. Not an attractive look on a man or a woman. This man works hard and deserves to have shirts that fit even if he's tall. I found a new source for Tall Guy Shirts...western stores! I have also discovered that the George Strait brand runs tall so cowboys can tuck in their shirts and if they're bullriding...their shirt won't slip out at an embarrassing moment! If you are a local blog reader and this is of any interest to you...Baskins is cheaper than Cavenders.

 

The Gladewater Rodeo has a Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night for Breast Cancer Research and so I got Bob a pink shirt and decided I would get one too. He gets pink plaid and I will sport pink roses. In the same shopping center I discovered a new thrift store, Hope's Closet, and found another shirt with lavender flowers for 3.99. That is my kind of price and I'm almost positive I've seen this brand in Dillard's and Macy's.

Now on to the continued tour of my sister's Jill's house. I will move into her dining area. She has a fireplace across from the table where they eat family meals. I love the colors of the vintage print in the middle of her mantle. Beautiful rich pink, yellows, blues, and purples. She paid $3.00 for it at a thrift store called Helping Hands. I cannot visit her without running in there and trying to help my hands to some treasure. 

Next to the mantle is a little wicker sitting area. Jill used lots of vintage fabric with my favorite being the little quilt hung over the back of the settee' in an old-fashioned green with pinky flowers. The quilt on the wall is one she made herself. Don't you think my sister has a good way of blending old and new fabrics for a very cheerful look?  

I mentioned Jill and I both decorate with a sentimental touch, as I'm sure many of you do too. In the next picture you will see a sign she painted "Count Your Blessings". Each summer we would get to spend time with our grandparents in Arkansas. They lived in a tiny little rock house that looked right off the page of an old story book. We spent lots of hours listening to stories and singing together. We have sweet memories of our Paw-Paw singing this old hymn in his rich baritone voice..."Count your many blessings, name them one by one. Count your many blessings see what God has done..." He would always assure us he counted us as blessings. I like how she incorporated these words into the dining area as a sweet reminder of her blessings, and I can't see these words without thinkin of my Paw-Paw!

 

The tour of my sister Jill's house is not finished, so please come back and join me as I show you a few more cozy little spots in her home.

 

Jill and her blessings...her husband (Robbie), Mallory, Grant, and Preston!

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Scrapbook Paper Party and First Friday!

There is all kinds of fun stuff going on today! My dear friend, Renna at Finding My Knitch, let me know about the I-Made-it-With-Scrapbook-Paper-Party over at Jen's Sanctuary Arts at Home blog. I decided I would join in on the fun and post the podium I made for Sunday School! I had an old sinking music stand that was too anemic to hold my Bible.

I found some beautiful scrolly podiums in the antique stores, but they were way out of my price range. Then, I discovered the podium below sitting outside the Goodwill Store. I paid $5.00 for it, and loaded it up proudly.

Yes, the bottom of it was kind of gross. My sweet husband fixed that up for me with a new block of wood.

Lots of fun scrapbook paper later...lots of Mod Podge...and I have a new sturdy podium that is cute to boot!

 

I enjoyed cutting words out of magazines to add over the top of the scrapbooking paper.

 

I then added a little embellishment to the top with a prayer I pray (silently) before I get up in front of my group to teach. I want so much for our group's time together to be meaningful and life-changing, and not the all about "Melony" hour.

 

This blue hurts my eyes on my computer screen. In real life it is a soothing sea blue. Oh well...you get the idea! My kitty below was fun to make with scrapbook paper.

It's also First Friday Flea Market over at Miss Rhea's Sweet N Shabby Roses blog spot. There are some great girls with lots of shabby goodness up for grabs. Please go visit.

(Attention K-Mart Shoppers! Miss Kitty has found a HOME!)

I am determined to find a home for my scrappy Miss Kitty! She has "poysonality plus" and needs a new home before Christmas!

She is a big 11x14 original painting with scrapbook embellishments...patchwork pants, button, and even a little dimensional purse. She is gallery ready, which means Miss Kitty is ready to hang in that little girl's room, pediatricians office, or day care center playroom.

Miss Kitty is $30.00 ppd. in USA!  Just post a comment here and let me know you have a spot for her at your house. She doesn't eat much, I promise.

Check out my Whimsy Daisy Etsy Shop for other unique-knack-patti-wacks!  You can also scroll down for other items that are still available on previous First Friday Flea Market.

Flea Market is open!

It's another First Friday, and here are a few sweet items up for grabs!  

*Be the first to post in the comment section waaaaay down at the bottom, and tell me exactly what you would like to purchase.

*E-mail me at Melony@gowebway.com , or leave me a way to contact you. I will accept Paypal, personal check, or money order. My e-mail address is also my paypal payment address.

Please visit the other Friday Flea Market girls at Miss Rhea's!

 

Miss Kitty is $30.00 ppd. in USA

 

Miss Kitty is a big 11 X 14 mixed media painting with lots of Meow! She is wearing patchwork pants created out of cute quality scrapbooking papers, and carries a little 3 dimensional purse. She even has a button sewn to her sunsuit bib. She would be a delight for any cat collector, and right at home in a childs room or nursery, pediatricians office, or just anywhere! She has been sealed, and all the edges have been painted so she is ready to hang.

 

 

Little Dearie is $14.00 ppd. to USA residents

 

Isn't she the sweetest? I am so tempted to keep her. She stands 5 1/2 " tall. Nice paint and shiny glaze. I was told she was a lamp, but I thought she would look cute with a little bottlebrush Christmas tree in the hole of the base.

 

This sweet deer, still wears her original price tag. Just had to take a picture for you! I promise I paid more for her than that!

 

Next...

Rosey the Lonely Baby is $14.00 ppd.

I am such a sucker for orphan baby dolls, and I couldn't leave this one alone at the flea market. Will somebody love this little Ideal doll from 1971? She is about 13" long, and her open and shut eyelashes are all intact. She has those rosey little pink  cheeks and lips. She comes in only a shirt and wrapped in a vintage rose cross-stitched dinner napkin. You will have a great time making her something sweet to wear.

Three Doll Patterns are $11.00 ppd.

I bought these for the graphics, not necessarily the pattern. It appears they are stuffed with their correct patterns, but I haven't gone through it. Envelopes are certainly not perfect, but these were too sweet to not purchase. They will be adorable displayed in a sewing room. I will stick them in an envelope and send them on their way.  

 

Fall Kitty is ready for Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. 

$7.00 for 10 cards with green envelopes ppd. in USA.

These are blank on the inside.

 

First Friday Flea Market

Here is a little of this and that for your shopping enjoyment. 

*Be the first to post in the comment section waaaaay down at the bottom, and tell me exactly what you would like to purchase.

*E-mail me at Melony@gowebway.com , or leave me a way to contact you. I will accept Paypal, personal check, or money order. My e-mail address is also my paypal payment address.

Please visit the other Friday Flea Market girls at Miss Rhea's!

Little Dearie is $14.00 ppd. to USA residents

 

Isn't she the sweetest? I am so tempted to keep her. She stands 5 1/2 " tall. Nice paint and shiny glaze. I was told she was a lamp, but I thought she would look cute with a little bottlebrush Christmas tree in the hole of the base.

 

This sweet deer, still wears her original price tag. Just had to take a picture for you! I promise I paid more for her than that!

 

Next...

Rosey the Lonely Baby is $14.00 ppd.

I am such a sucker for orphan baby dolls, and I couldn't leave this one alone at the flea market. Will somebody love this little Ideal doll from 1971? She is about 13" long, and her open and shut eyelashes are all intact. She has those rosey little pink  cheeks and lips. She comes in only a shirt and wrapped in a vintage rose cross-stitched dinner napkin. You will have a great time making her something sweet to wear.

Three Doll Patterns are $11.00 ppd.

I bought these for the graphics, not necessarily the pattern. It appears they are stuffed with their correct patterns, but I haven't gone through it. Envelopes are certainly not perfect, but these were too sweet to not purchase. They will be adorable displayed in a sewing room. I will stick them in an envelope and send them on their way.  

 

Fall Kitty is ready for Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. 

$7.00 for 10 cards with green envelopes ppd. in USA.

These are blank on the inside.

 

Miss Kitty is $30.00 ppd. in USA

 

Miss Kitty is a big 11 X 14 mixed media painting with lots of Meow! She is wearing patchwork pants I created out of cute quality scrapbooking papers, and carries a little 3 dimensional purse. She even has a button sewn to her little sunsuit bib. She would be a delight for any kitty cat collector, and right at home in a childs room or nursery, pediatricians office, or just anywhere! She has been sealed, and all the edges have been painted so she is ready to hang.

 

Happy Flea Market Friday to everyone!

 

Welcome to First Friday!

I am participating in First Friday Flea Market along with some other great ladies who have a few pretties to sell. Miss Rhea at Sweet n Shabby Roses is hosting the event, and has a great giveaway. Please make sure you visit her blog...her banner is so cute, it alone, is worth the visit...then, get a glass of tea, check out the wares of those participating and enter her First Friday giveaway.

Here is a little of this and that I have for sale today. Prices INCLUDE SHIPPING. If you would like to purchase:

*Be the first to post in the comment section waaaaay down at the bottom, and tell me exactly what you would like to purchase

*E-mail me at Melony@gowebway.com , or leave me a way to contact you. I will accept Paypal, personal check, or money order. My e-mail address is also my paypal payment address.

Have fun shopping!

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Miss Kitty

Miss Kitty is a big 11 X 14 mixed media painting with lots of Meow! She is wearing patchwork pants I created out of cute quality scrapbooking papers, and carries a little 3 dimensional purse. She even has a button sewn to her little sunsuit bib. She would be a delight for any kitty cat collector, and right at home in a childs room or nursery, pediatricians office, or just anywhere! She has been sealed, and all the edges have been painted so she is ready to hang.

$30.00 ppd. in the USA

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Four Seasons Kitty Card Set

Set of four: includes Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter Kitty. These are my original art work printed on card stock with envelopes.They are blank on the inside and could be used for any occasion. $4.50 ppd. in the USA

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Two Yards of Vintage Peter Pan Fabric

I purchased this at an antique store, and I'm assuming it's vintage. It is 2 yards long and 36 inches wide. Not as thick as bark cloth, but a good hand. Bright, large, vivid colored flowers and no spots, so it is full of cheer. It has been washed, and is printed with Peter Pan copyright on the selvedge.

$8.00 ppd. in the USA

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Autumn Kitty Pumpkin Patch Card Set

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This set includes 10 cards with matching green envelopes. These are blank on the inside and ready for your message. Send out a Happy Thanksgiving to all your friends!

$7.00 ppd. in USA