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Orange you glad that 2020 is almost over?

December 26, 2020 by Michelle

It’s been a long, hard year… I know it hasn’t been easy for anyone. Here it is, only one week left and I can’t imagine that there was ever a new year that I looked forward to, more than 2021. I am hopeful for next year in many ways, mostly for the return of “normal”. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christmas, craft, repurposing, Uncategorized Tagged: 2-2-, Christmas, crafting

Upcycled Vase Centerpiece

October 26, 2017 by Michelle

I mentioned in my last post that I saved wine bottles for the centerpieces. I know this is pretty common way of making an inexpensive centerpiece.  I just didn’t want it to look like a wine bottle. After collecting , cleaning and taking the labels off. I decided to try a marbling technique that I … [Read more…]

Posted in: anniversary, craft, DIY, Home Decor, party, planning, repurposing, upcyce Tagged: "nail polish", "wine bottle", centerpiece, craft, epicycle, golden, party, vase

Succulent plantings

August 10, 2017 by Michelle

Summer is a busy time for all and I haven’t been posting, but I’ve been busy with a few projects. Today, though is a quick post to share my new fascination with succulents. For Mother’s Day this year, I got a collection of succulents. I love the colors and textures of these plants and especially … [Read more…]

Posted in: Home Decor, repurposing Tagged: plantiers, porch, succulents, summer

Magazine Sushi

June 8, 2017 by Michelle

  I started writing this post months ago and just haven’t had time recently for my blog. Of course, I haven’t stopped doing things, so the next few posts will be catching up. For Earth Day, our local art gallery had a call for Eco Art. This is the project that I created. Ryan referred … [Read more…]

Posted in: craft, repurposing, upcyce Tagged: "eco art", art, craft, eco, magazines, recycled, teen, upcycle

Easy wreath update

December 2, 2016 by Michelle

I finally have the bathroom door on and a functioning toilet and faucet, but their are still some things that need to be done in the bathroom. But here it is, the week after Thanksgiving.  My cards are sent (mostly) and I finished decorating for Christmas today.  So I decided to write an easy post … [Read more…]

Posted in: art, beach, Christmas, repurposing Tagged: Christmas, decorating, simple, update, wreath

Melted Crayon Art

November 3, 2016 by Michelle

This week, in addition to my other ongoing projects, I picked up my first set of panels for our local gallery, The Exchange.  Every year on Black Friday, they present a gallery of “Cash and Carry”, where local artists (and anyone is considered an artist) create artwork on the panels.  It’s a very popular show … [Read more…]

Posted in: art, craft, Home Decor, repurposing Tagged: "Cash and Carry", "melted crayon", art, Crating, crayon, melted

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