tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57420147938798645982018-12-18T10:45:58.485-08:00Life As An Amateur HomemakerBridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-26694018758970662042012-02-22T11:37:00.000-08:002012-02-22T11:37:47.649-08:00Elegant Handmade Vanilla Extract Gift Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rB-IXeiezvs/T0VDL46IpFI/AAAAAAAAA94/fmUQtk1QN78/s1600/homeade-vanilla-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rB-IXeiezvs/T0VDL46IpFI/AAAAAAAAA94/fmUQtk1QN78/s400/homeade-vanilla-6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CIIfn2Rfnmw/T0VDOOIx7qI/AAAAAAAAA-A/BpkOChbjWQ4/s1600/homeade-vanilla-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CIIfn2Rfnmw/T0VDOOIx7qI/AAAAAAAAA-A/BpkOChbjWQ4/s640/homeade-vanilla-3.jpg" width="169" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This is a wonderful tutorial for handmade vanilla extract from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/02/20/diy-project-homemade-vanilla-favors/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty</a>. What a fabulous idea for wedding, shower, or birthday party favors.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the link <a href="http://here./">here.</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Have a great day!</i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Bridget</i></span>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-26875948549464377122012-02-19T09:32:00.000-08:002012-02-19T09:32:36.406-08:00Sew Cute Sunday: Mini Macaroon Coin Purse Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PYNVVvcpRu4/T0ExBxxrRdI/AAAAAAAAA9o/o3wAv3D27aw/s1600/macaron-coin-purse-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PYNVVvcpRu4/T0ExBxxrRdI/AAAAAAAAA9o/o3wAv3D27aw/s400/macaron-coin-purse-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0ls24hwi_A/T0ExG2puUbI/AAAAAAAAA9w/4P82MN1U6Zw/s1600/hellowkittymara.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H0ls24hwi_A/T0ExG2puUbI/AAAAAAAAA9w/4P82MN1U6Zw/s400/hellowkittymara.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">In honor of my Tiny Princess #3 who just happens to be turning three today, I am posting about this adorable macaroon mini coin purse tutorial I found when hopping around <a href="http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/01/macaron-coin-purse.html?pid=739#picgallery" target="_blank">Craft Passion!</a> It is so cute, and I picked up some vintage metal zippers the other day, and now I know what I'm going to do with them! </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday Tiny One! Have a great week readers.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">See the full <a href="http://www.craftpassion.com/2012/01/macaron-coin-purse.html?pid=739#picgallery" target="_blank">tutorial here.</a></span>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-28121343166885945552012-02-14T21:50:00.000-08:002012-02-14T21:57:36.391-08:00Happy Valentine's Day! Free Vintage Printable Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g3MGQQicJaA/TztGgvQCvtI/AAAAAAAAA9g/9hbjtmrhdlw/s1600/SBRvintvalentinegirlcollection1forprint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g3MGQQicJaA/TztGgvQCvtI/AAAAAAAAA9g/9hbjtmrhdlw/s400/SBRvintvalentinegirlcollection1forprint.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a freebie printable of my Vintage Valentine Card Collection. I just can't stop! I just love the 30's to the 70's. They were so cute and vibrant with adorable characters.</span> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to all my customers who have ordered from <a href="http://www.sweetbrevival.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sweet B. Revival Etsy Shop</a>. I am honored that you have chosen to spend your hard earned money with me. My Grand Opening Sale was a big hit with lots of wonderful shops added to the circle, repeat customer, and meeting all of my new friends on Etsy! Thank you so much, and I look forward to many more wonderful finds and sales on Etsy.</span></div>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-55665640403995298742012-01-27T09:00:00.000-08:002012-01-27T09:01:48.395-08:00Sassy Doily Covered Soaps Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V0KsBrAde0Y/TyLWWwhgChI/AAAAAAAAA84/2qk8yGJr-sk/s1600/20101118_6831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-V0KsBrAde0Y/TyLWWwhgChI/AAAAAAAAA84/2qk8yGJr-sk/s400/20101118_6831.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">These adorable doily covered soaps are so lovely to have in your bathroom, making guests feel warm and welcome with that little extra stylish touch. What's great about the tutorial from <a href="http://www.kootoyoo.com/2010/11/how-to-make-doily-covered-soaps.html#comment-120974" target="_blank">Kirsty at Kootoyoo.com</a>, is that you don't have be able to crochet a stitch!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday! Enjoy your weekend!</span>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-69858622677330864852012-01-25T23:14:00.000-08:002012-01-25T23:23:30.500-08:00Cute Hot Air Balloon Craft Printable<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PeMCkfgA-6w/TyD8o3Yq-SI/AAAAAAAAA8o/HA3V2-ttUs4/s1600/IMG_1636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PeMCkfgA-6w/TyD8o3Yq-SI/AAAAAAAAA8o/HA3V2-ttUs4/s400/IMG_1636.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">So I am just delighted with these very cool hot air balloons I found as a printable over at <a href="http://candacetodd.blogspot.com/2011/11/hot-air-balloons.html" target="_blank">Candace Todd's blog</a>. I am going to print them and make a mobile for the wee-ones room. What will you do with them?</span><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"> </script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/" class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal">Pin It</a><br><script type="text/javascript" src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-91447658142608880482012-01-25T19:57:00.000-08:002012-01-25T22:45:53.425-08:00Retro Valentine and Sweet Hearts Images<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qs9HK0FOXfg/TyDPkP_joRI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/NcEBPkU-gPY/s1600/vintage-valentine-express.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qs9HK0FOXfg/TyDPkP_joRI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/NcEBPkU-gPY/s400/vintage-valentine-express.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOyZjiLoe6o/TyDOs3dgshI/AAAAAAAAA8A/1onBGf_Hvm8/s1600/retro-bunny-with-heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rOyZjiLoe6o/TyDOs3dgshI/AAAAAAAAA8A/1onBGf_Hvm8/s400/retro-bunny-with-heart.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-syyiaXwwMko/TyDPF6SCteI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/jaWXm0AtAOM/s1600/vintage-romantic-couple3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-syyiaXwwMko/TyDPF6SCteI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/jaWXm0AtAOM/s400/vintage-romantic-couple3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mxW1YAsIoMo/TyDOwg5aCZI/AAAAAAAAA8I/ts8ruH0oWAg/s1600/valentine-heart-candy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="373" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mxW1YAsIoMo/TyDOwg5aCZI/AAAAAAAAA8I/ts8ruH0oWAg/s400/valentine-heart-candy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-61667599790165555882012-01-22T22:36:00.000-08:002012-01-22T22:36:18.235-08:00Sew Cute Sunday: Bean Bag Chair Pattern from DanaMadeIt.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f7xKJWlId5Y/Txz-0zxDOwI/AAAAAAAAA74/tp5MTjcwoAQ/s1600/a2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f7xKJWlId5Y/Txz-0zxDOwI/AAAAAAAAA74/tp5MTjcwoAQ/s400/a2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Sew Cute Sundays are all about patterns and ideas that I put on my list of to-do projects with my handy dandy sewing machine. I love reading <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/rollie-pollie" target="_blank">MADE over at danamadeit.com</a>. Her Rollie Pollie Pattern is such a cute interpretation of the bean bag chairs we had as kids. She does a wonderful job putting together instructions and tutorials, while sharing a humorous side of herself. I just love this blog, and I hope you stop on over to see what she's got going on next.</span>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-70343500044063900602012-01-15T20:47:00.000-08:002016-01-13T14:54:47.005-08:00SEW CUTE Sunday: Cozy Flannel Blanket, Baby Hat Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G25YLg5wTWk/TxOrkQhE6OI/AAAAAAAAA5U/D5nXQU_kd0g/s1600/il_570xN.264960712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G25YLg5wTWk/TxOrkQhE6OI/AAAAAAAAA5U/D5nXQU_kd0g/s400/il_570xN.264960712.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I was looking for patterns and tutorials for little ones. Here are two that are just precious and would be ideal for a little teeny one in your life.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy blogging!</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71855504/baby-hat-pattern-diy-costume-photo-prop?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share"><span style="font-size: large;">By TieDyeDiva: Animal Baby Hat Patterns</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a9HT9b7WYqI/TxOqlDqraAI/AAAAAAAAA5M/ev_o04CzWrU/s1600/IMG_4058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a9HT9b7WYqI/TxOqlDqraAI/AAAAAAAAA5M/ev_o04CzWrU/s1600/IMG_4058.JPG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lilmoptop.blogspot.com/2010/12/cozy-flannel-blanket-tutorial.html?spref=tw">By Lil Mop Top: Cozy Flannel Blanket</a></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-44674846238625349992012-01-11T09:32:00.000-08:002012-01-25T22:45:42.043-08:00DIY Furniture Tutorial: Pouf Ottoman by BHG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx2uoBs7858/TgiwTXy8WuI/AAAAAAAAAvc/SnIdxUJWNKk/s1600/550_101729078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx2uoBs7858/TgiwTXy8WuI/AAAAAAAAAvc/SnIdxUJWNKk/s1600/550_101729078.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I love getting my magazines in the mail, almost as much as I love blog surfing. This Pouf Ottoman from Better Homes and Gardens is my inspiration for my little ones room. Miss Muffet needs a tuffet to sit on. She won't sit in the rocking chair but loves to sit on the arms of the rocking chair. Perhaps I can put together a little something from my magic tub of scrap fabrics! I had to tell you all about it.</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/accents/make-a-pretty-pouf/">Click Here</a> to download the directions.</span><br /><br />Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-36571013554772038922012-01-09T11:15:00.000-08:002012-01-09T21:29:36.806-08:00SEW CUTE!!! Free Cupcake Plush Tutorial from Fantastic Toys<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1mC1pBjiI/AAAAAAAAAKI/tiY-sjnOfog/s1600-h/cupcake33.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376565729095159330" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1mC1pBjiI/AAAAAAAAAKI/tiY-sjnOfog/s320/cupcake33.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 240px; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1l8zuFsQI/AAAAAAAAAKA/aF6F4O8C3jU/s1600-h/logo6.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376565625500315906" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1l8zuFsQI/AAAAAAAAAKA/aF6F4O8C3jU/s320/logo6.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 173px; width: 320px;" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><br />I was browsing some of my former favorite posts for projects that I have put on my list<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=275367.0"></a>, but haven't yet completed. I came across the cutest plushie pattern and tutorial from <a href="http://www.fantastictoys.etsy.com/">Fantastic Toys</a>. They make fabulous little things you just want to cuddle! This cupcake is so sweet, I can't wait to make one for my girls. Thanks <a href="http://www.fantastictoys.etsy.com/">Fantastic Toys</a>! See the etsy shop, blog, and the forum link below for more information.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">A PDF version with instructions and pattern is also available for download.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.myfantastictoys.com/cupcakeparty/cupcakeparty.zip"><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span></a><span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5742014793879864598" target="_blank">http://www.myfantastictoys.com/cupcakeparty/cupcakeparty.zip</a></span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1mKLDAtnI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/Ggl0U3K29vo/s1600-h/cupcakepattern.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376565855100384882" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1mKLDAtnI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/Ggl0U3K29vo/s320/cupcakepattern.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 320px; width: 247px;" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1mVu7yuDI/AAAAAAAAAKY/YRVqG9-NNL4/s1600-h/diagram.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376566053712345138" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1mVu7yuDI/AAAAAAAAAKY/YRVqG9-NNL4/s320/diagram.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 206px; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: 100%;">Etsy shop <a href="http://www.fantastictoys.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.FantasticToys.etsy.com</a><br /><br />New Photos <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fantastictoys/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/fantastictoys/</a><br /><br />Blog <a href="http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://myfantastictoys.blogspot.com/</a></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1m6UbRFKI/AAAAAAAAAKg/U6SOZu6ML5M/s1600-h/cupcake24.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376566682251760802" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Z2v_MZ472Ro/Sp1m6UbRFKI/AAAAAAAAAKg/U6SOZu6ML5M/s320/cupcake24.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 240px; width: 320px;" /></a></div>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-88218368675553307852012-01-09T00:02:00.000-08:002012-01-09T22:47:40.677-08:00Starting Fresh In 2012! A new year, with new goals, and a new focus.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-97YZGpASmQs/TwvU8x9h-qI/AAAAAAAAA4k/tJGAKYyltJM/s1600/social-media-inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-97YZGpASmQs/TwvU8x9h-qI/AAAAAAAAA4k/tJGAKYyltJM/s320/social-media-inspiration.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It has once again come around to the time when we have stuffed ourselves to the gills, exchanged gifts, spent time with loved ones, put the holiday decor away, and rang in a brand new year. While I am so grateful and blessed to have this new year upon us like a grand sunrise brings in a new day, I have realized my to-do list for 2011 is packed with left overs like Grammy's fridge! 2011 was full of wonderful life moments. We welcomed a new baby girl home and into our family, made a pilgrimage to see my husband's family that was several years overdue, and we have made some wonderful new friends. We also realized that texting is an absolute essential part of everyday life. Becoming a mother of four, living as a military spouse, having an obsessive need to hunt for bargains, thrift, craft, revive old furniture, homeschooling, and now suffering from an overwhelming desire to grow stuff in the dirt, has lead me to a conclusion. Take last years to-do list, add to it, make it this year's to-do list, and share the victories and pitfalls with seemingly the whole world.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I love reading blogs, and have written a little here and there on my own. This blog will be my attempt to share and compile information that I find inspiring. It's true that in the past I have had trouble utilizing social media. Frankly, I'm scared to death that having your business on the internet in front of God and everyone has not been the healthiest situation for many people, and do not want my own family to fall prey. However, I realize that it is such an important tool for staying in touch with friends and family, while networking with new connections. I totally see what all the hype is about. The creative part of myself just loves to seek and find other people with the same drive to keep on creating one project at a time. For the first time in a long time, I feel as though I may have something to contribute. Could what I blog about inspire someone else on their journey to creative bliss? Could my experience give someone else a chuckle and understanding that they are not alone; motherhood, womanhood, and being human are full of humbling moments?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I have also decided that by blogging, I'm actually creating a journal. A digital journal, that I hope I can share with my friends, family, and especially my children. I don't know where this technology will advance to next. It totally boggles my mind at how far it has advanced in just my 32 years. Who knew that twenty years ago the little card game called UNO that helped me to learn to add and recognize numbers, would be available for my ten-year-old to play as a video game on my slimmer-than-my-pocketbook mobile phone!?! Huh?...(It's the little things that amuse me the most.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">What I do know, is that if Blogger has space for one more kooky character, who is a creative nut job, with a passion for loving and encouraging people; well here we go!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks to <a href="http://socializeyourbusiness.com/46-free-inspiring-webinars-to-turbo-charge-your-social-media-and-internet-marketing-activity-in-2012.html">socializeyourbusiness.com</a> for the above graphic.</span></i></span>Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-22313965337863471332011-12-28T00:26:00.000-08:002012-01-11T15:23:25.841-08:00Vintage Rocking Chair Made-Over<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxUzKw_hElQ/TbuqFg47cII/AAAAAAAAAp4/ksuoUtJ2pAo/s1600/DSC04613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxUzKw_hElQ/TbuqFg47cII/AAAAAAAAAp4/ksuoUtJ2pAo/s400/DSC04613.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iI10D4bTrjc/TbuqA1wvBPI/AAAAAAAAApw/HD-fqDgxq0c/s1600/DSC04611.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iI10D4bTrjc/TbuqA1wvBPI/AAAAAAAAApw/HD-fqDgxq0c/s400/DSC04611.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This little rocker is one of a few great finds I got my hands on from my favorite local thrift store. It was a vintage side chair that had been stripped and wooden rocker legs attached. A real hand made piece with a hideous cushion and caning in disrepair. It was exactly the size I needed to have in the living room, or put in the bedroom to rock our newest little princess to sleep. It's character and charm was just a great bonus. I didn't want the same glider that is sold at all the major retailers. I wanted a piece that when the girls are older they'll say, "Remember that rocker mom used to read to us in." Yay! Mission accomplished.</span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IWeeu4g64TE/TbuqDmz7AVI/AAAAAAAAAp0/iXqgR3g7UZs/s1600/DSC04612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IWeeu4g64TE/TbuqDmz7AVI/AAAAAAAAAp0/iXqgR3g7UZs/s400/DSC04612.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I painted two base coats of almond colored paint. Then applied a brown acrylic glaze by brushing it on and wiping it off with a terry cloth rag. This piece was stripped in its original condition, so I did not prime the wood. I was so excited about finding the piece, I forgot to start taking pictures before I began to paint.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BbaBX2byxkY/TbuqHyRPG2I/AAAAAAAAAp8/IqqlhdVeB9Y/s1600/DSC04614.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BbaBX2byxkY/TbuqHyRPG2I/AAAAAAAAAp8/IqqlhdVeB9Y/s400/DSC04614.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div> <span style="font-size: large;">The caning on the back was really damaged, and I could not get it to look right. I decided to cover the back caning with fabric, and used cotton batting cut and stapled to fit the window over the caning. I did this mainly so that in the future when I want to revamp the chair again, with new paint or fabric, it is easily removable. I did not use any glues or adhesives with this project.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4Dl3wakG4g/TbuqKhXhAcI/AAAAAAAAAqA/0JLvCQsmy4I/s1600/DSC04615.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4Dl3wakG4g/TbuqKhXhAcI/AAAAAAAAAqA/0JLvCQsmy4I/s400/DSC04615.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr align="left"></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello CLEARANCE isle! I found this trim at Hobby Lobby on clearance and paid $2.67 for the whole spool! It was originally $4+ by the yard. Amazing! I danced all the way out the door to the car.<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5IhqqJyZ3Xs/TbuqNa-Ox_I/AAAAAAAAAqE/-6D1bKCCYNA/s1600/DSC04616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5IhqqJyZ3Xs/TbuqNa-Ox_I/AAAAAAAAAqE/-6D1bKCCYNA/s400/DSC04616.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr align="left"></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: large;">I cut a piece of fabric (also a clearance bin find by-the-way...wink...wink.) for the back with the same pattern I made to cut the batting. Then I sewed the trim with an inch seam allowance around the edge of the fabric. This enabled me to tack the fabric piece down, and have an edge underneath the trim to fold back and staple. The trim covers the staples once pressed down. Again, I did this so that it is easily removable as my color pallet changes, or I decide to redo the chair all over again. I like being able to make changes easily. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-llcGp6mt2Kc/TbuqPhHEHaI/AAAAAAAAAqI/xII6UM8Io0k/s1600/DSC04617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-llcGp6mt2Kc/TbuqPhHEHaI/AAAAAAAAAqI/xII6UM8Io0k/s400/DSC04617.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr align="left"></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: large;">Our kitty "Lady Wha-Wha," is ready for me to get the cushion done. She fell in love with this chair from the moment I brought it into the house, and has made it her perch when I'm not in it.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F3Za1CvugjA/TbuqSGTqCFI/AAAAAAAAAqM/K10khddQSkk/s1600/DSC04618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F3Za1CvugjA/TbuqSGTqCFI/AAAAAAAAAqM/K10khddQSkk/s400/DSC04618.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: large;">I had very little of this fabric left, which was not a good thing, because I knew I wanted piping for the seat cushion. I don't know if I have mentioned, I'm not the greatest with a sewing machine. My mother and grandmother tried to teach me to sew at a young age, however, it wasn't until I had little girls of my own and began my thirties that I realized the skill is very useful! Anyhow, after reading directions on sewing the piping from <a href="http://curbly.com/modhomeecteacher/posts/4100-simple-steps-to-make-welt-cord-piping">the Curbly.com blog post</a>, I simply cut strips and sewed them together per the directions. I also cheated a little bit. Instead of using the cotton upholstery chord that was at the fabric store for $14.99; I used some nylon chord I found at the Dollar Tree, which was originally intended for use as clothes line on the back patio. I mean, I don't have much knowledge about the rules of sewing, but common sense, I have a decent portion.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VxX-6-X471o/TbuqUo8Sz6I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/KvEVuRuZuZU/s1600/DSC04619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VxX-6-X471o/TbuqUo8Sz6I/AAAAAAAAAqQ/KvEVuRuZuZU/s400/DSC04619.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-myuuO4mJS14/TbuqXfPda-I/AAAAAAAAAqU/qd8dWgsWuKo/s1600/DSC04620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-myuuO4mJS14/TbuqXfPda-I/AAAAAAAAAqU/qd8dWgsWuKo/s400/DSC04620.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-size: large;">The little ones began to cry, and mommy was needed for immediate nap time comfort, so my gracious thirteen-year-old helped me finish sewing the piping, chalking the cushion outline, and then pinning the piping on the cushion fabric. My older girls are life savers, and they've paid much more attention to their grandmothers wonderful teachings and instructions than their mother ever did.</span> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lKU5eI-juCM/TbuqZzx-BPI/AAAAAAAAAqY/iWdVAddsS0M/s1600/DSC04621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lKU5eI-juCM/TbuqZzx-BPI/AAAAAAAAAqY/iWdVAddsS0M/s400/DSC04621.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr align="left"><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table> <span style="font-size: large;">My two-year-old had to pose for the camera after lunch before nappy time. It's amazing how we can go from fussy tears to posing in an instant. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AU1sHIe98Y8/TbuqcgPruDI/AAAAAAAAAqc/GjFel-aSnI8/s1600/DSC04622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AU1sHIe98Y8/TbuqcgPruDI/AAAAAAAAAqc/GjFel-aSnI8/s400/DSC04622.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BoLTAGHyTRc/TbuqfsbDYnI/AAAAAAAAAqg/hIO9FVr7OaQ/s1600/DSC04623.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BoLTAGHyTRc/TbuqfsbDYnI/AAAAAAAAAqg/hIO9FVr7OaQ/s400/DSC04623.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tsqsbKZ7TNg/TbuqijIvQPI/AAAAAAAAAqk/5p8JA-Ra8LM/s1600/DSC04624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tsqsbKZ7TNg/TbuqijIvQPI/AAAAAAAAAqk/5p8JA-Ra8LM/s400/DSC04624.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WwI242pDfV8/Tbur3DRWH4I/AAAAAAAAAqo/l7VSAd-YTTs/s1600/DSC04668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WwI242pDfV8/Tbur3DRWH4I/AAAAAAAAAqo/l7VSAd-YTTs/s640/DSC04668.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cuMGG7xUU8k/Tbur6JZlWmI/AAAAAAAAAqs/xCLTzsiWhe4/s1600/DSC04669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cuMGG7xUU8k/Tbur6JZlWmI/AAAAAAAAAqs/xCLTzsiWhe4/s400/DSC04669.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AEH_azaKv6g/Tbur9I2uZCI/AAAAAAAAAqw/cdRHmTPvmRI/s1600/DSC04670.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AEH_azaKv6g/Tbur9I2uZCI/AAAAAAAAAqw/cdRHmTPvmRI/s400/DSC04670.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h7lGiCFVW64/TbusAqHL1pI/AAAAAAAAAq0/Lf66irqsz7Y/s1600/DSC04671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h7lGiCFVW64/TbusAqHL1pI/AAAAAAAAAq0/Lf66irqsz7Y/s400/DSC04671.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VSD5As31Kb0/TbusDQYdQ_I/AAAAAAAAAq4/ELon6cw6geI/s1600/DSC04672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VSD5As31Kb0/TbusDQYdQ_I/AAAAAAAAAq4/ELon6cw6geI/s400/DSC04672.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Once I finished constructing the cushion cover on the sewing machine, I placed it over the original, and stapled it underneath on the original cushions wooden base. I then placed the cushion into the framework of the chair.</span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rGgrj8P3ZRc/TbusGJpDTCI/AAAAAAAAAq8/23Q51HQxo5w/s1600/DSC04673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rGgrj8P3ZRc/TbusGJpDTCI/AAAAAAAAAq8/23Q51HQxo5w/s400/DSC04673.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">TaaDaa! And there we have her. Ready years of reading our collection of Little Golden Books.</span><br /><br />Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5742014793879864598.post-83011743658019852042011-12-21T14:07:00.000-08:002012-01-11T15:19:27.470-08:00Furniture ReVamp: Turquoise With Antique Glaze Desk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wtp-w8dPasc/TdrGuweL7hI/AAAAAAAAArg/vQh-i5Q_teA/s1600/DSC04564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wtp-w8dPasc/TdrGuweL7hI/AAAAAAAAArg/vQh-i5Q_teA/s400/DSC04564.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">This desk was at a consignment sale I recently attended. I snagged it for $15! Although a little bruised up, it was a hefty sturdy piece that has great feet. I thought it would make a great piece to use for our laptop. I get tired of that thing being on the dining table. I had my husband drill a hole underneath the little shelves so I could run the charging cable up through it for the computer. This desk makes a fabulous piece of furniture, as well as an awesome charging station for our gadgets!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3mPFB4_X8JY/TdrG4DjV0XI/AAAAAAAAArk/PtfXbMNUDDI/s400/DSC04571.JPG" width="400" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOlBfUl09ow/TdrHC_TJwII/AAAAAAAAAro/1Vd3QNjGXQE/s1600/DSC04578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fOlBfUl09ow/TdrHC_TJwII/AAAAAAAAAro/1Vd3QNjGXQE/s400/DSC04578.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GddwgpKOmm4/TdrHQHHXKPI/AAAAAAAAArw/hTmYbDfcWuA/s1600/DSC04589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GddwgpKOmm4/TdrHQHHXKPI/AAAAAAAAArw/hTmYbDfcWuA/s400/DSC04589.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Once again, our "Lady Wha-Wha," enjoying one of my projects. I'm beginning to think she knows what the camera is for. Is she really cheezing!?!</span> <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XgElexF0M84/TdrHbdZ0wQI/AAAAAAAAAr0/_okdCRBI5ac/s1600/DSC04601.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XgElexF0M84/TdrHbdZ0wQI/AAAAAAAAAr0/_okdCRBI5ac/s400/DSC04601.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I left the top original, and just glazed the top with a varnish to protect from any further discoloration. I switched out the hardware for pretty little vintage style glass knobs. I just think they finished her off so nicely. It's like finding the perfect pair of earrings.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B896ncSR4qc/TdrHgOYB6uI/AAAAAAAAAr8/RuEzBb2eWh4/s1600/DSC04603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B896ncSR4qc/TdrHgOYB6uI/AAAAAAAAAr8/RuEzBb2eWh4/s400/DSC04603.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ghZMeCzUDm0/TdrHiZ-h1yI/AAAAAAAAAsA/D01keW6lZIg/s1600/DSC04605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ghZMeCzUDm0/TdrHiZ-h1yI/AAAAAAAAAsA/D01keW6lZIg/s640/DSC04605.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4H-zuraehI/TdrHkuOWs2I/AAAAAAAAAsE/MI_zseIMgPk/s1600/DSC04607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o4H-zuraehI/TdrHkuOWs2I/AAAAAAAAAsE/MI_zseIMgPk/s640/DSC04607.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSm-CxKe3Ls/TdrHptiLsHI/AAAAAAAAAsM/V3JodxK02mw/s1600/DSC04609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSm-CxKe3Ls/TdrHptiLsHI/AAAAAAAAAsM/V3JodxK02mw/s640/DSC04609.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3Ygwabe0SaA/TdrHsBOCWvI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/iZBJw4tXUfI/s1600/DSC04610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3Ygwabe0SaA/TdrHsBOCWvI/AAAAAAAAAsQ/iZBJw4tXUfI/s400/DSC04610.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vfy7X1YT2nc/TdrHduIkdZI/AAAAAAAAAr4/WWnt2ues1mM/s1600/DSC04602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vfy7X1YT2nc/TdrHduIkdZI/AAAAAAAAAr4/WWnt2ues1mM/s400/DSC04602.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I used a glazing medium with brown acrylic paint. I brushed it on in small sections, then wiped it up, rubbing it into the nooks and crannies of the piece. I'm really pleased with how this little gem turned out.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">She has quite a bit of character.</span><br />Bridgethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558211478089582904noreply@blogger.com10