Sweet Collages and Fun Ideas for White Wednesday

Isn't this fun?
It is a small peg board at the shop.
I decided putting up notes would be boring,
so I put a doll dress up instead.
And if you click on pic, you will see
all the little watch face push pins too.

Here is some really shabby white.
An old croquet ball.
I got the whole set.
All looks just as shabby as this ball.
And here is a fun idea.
I had these old photos lined up on a shelf.
To hold them in place, I put an old level in front of them.
Unique and practical.

OK, on with more whites for today.These are collages by my friend Nancy.
She is a new vendor at the store.

I just love her work!
(Want to shop? Go HERE)

This one below is mine. =)
Love all the white, and the picture of the lady.
It's actually a relative of hers.

and we'll end with two easy and fun ideas:
using old tub faucet parts.
as a pen holder....
or add a twisted wire for a note or business card holder.

Happy White Wednesday everyone!
Blessings
barbara jean

Bragfest Tuesday

I see my friend Jan

has featured my nests on her blog,
so here is a bit more about me and my art.
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Thought maybe if you were new here you might like
to know something about the artist
who creates for her store, and this blog.
That's me! =0))

I love to find treasures to create my art.
All my nests are made from flora I find on my morning walks,
and a few other fun finds to add to them.
I make my own bird nests, and am always looking for new
and unique homes for them
You know those birds will build a nest about anywhere,

Like.....

Old Light fixtures.....
(This is one of those old fixtures that hung upside down.
Makes a beautiful home)


simple little silver coasters, painted black.
(sold)


jewelry box
(my sweet Granddaughter Isabel)
(sold. box not granddaughter) =)
(Please click on any pictures to enlarge them)

Red Lantern
(For Christmas?? add greenery around it)
available
(and I have a bird for it now!)

this was a plain little box...

now a bird nest home.
(sold)
another sweet little box.

framed piece in beautiful blue

flower nest on glove
I make these little nests all the time.
This one has "Love, Joy, Hope, and Blessings" on the petals.

(flower nest tutorial on side bar)
(both sold)

This is a tiny cloche on a glass base.
Only4" high.
And nest is less than 2".
(This one is sold, but I have 'fixin's for 3 more)


How about a collage in pretty blue frame?

(sold)
More fixin's avaiblable

spoon easels with nests on them. Fun!!
(I make the tiny eggs out of dough art)

(One blue spoon nest left- not pictured)
$10.00

Here is a simple idea.

Tiny, Vintage Coin Purse. (new)
This little purse is only about 3" across.
available

I'm braggin' on my students who
made some cute nests in a class I taught.
It was our first nest class at the store.
There will be more!
Old Trowel. (sorry for sideways pic)
and a partly burned out candle.
Talk about creative!!


A little framed nest, and
nest in a baby shoe.

And these last 3 are my all time favorites!!!

I LOVE this one!

I really had fun with these two and hope to do more.

The fun part is, that even though you are using the same
elements in a lot of these, they are all uniquely different!

And here is an old coffee grinder with no drawer.
A perfect place for a duplex!

There are tutorials on my side bar for
some of the nests and other treasures I make.
The ideas for homes are endless.

Please show me if you make any,
so I can brag about you too! =)

I want to thank Jan for featuring my nests,
and for hosting the bragfest each week!!
Please go visit and see all the other creative treasures.

Blessings

barbara jean

Go HERE to visit my store.

Art, Messes, a Sweet Doll, and Funny Outdoors

HELLOOOOO
Oh, so glad you came by.
No need to call for an appointment next time. =)
Just drop by anytime.

A little sweet doll.
My very first old doll.

Seen better days, but I love her.

A fun idea.

Some things I've worked on in the past.
(a bit of braggin' for Jan. ) =)
I love this.
(sorry, do not know where I got the graphics.
If they are from your site please let me know.)

What I am working on now...

A big mess!!
Changing my huge work room at the store into
a small work room and more display area.
Can't wait to show you when it is done.

Right now everlasting is chaos as we move things around and build walls.
Cannot even find my craft things. =(

Odd thing to see on your walk in the country....

Yes, two chairs, facing each other,
right there by the side of this country road.

What story comes to your mind when you see them??

Thanks for coming me today.
Hope you have a wonderful week, and will
go check out all these other lovely blogs who are hosting.

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