Valentines Goodies

Here are few things I have been working on this month for the upcoming holiday.

The first photo is from my mantle.  Our house was about 12 years old when we bought  it, so it wasn't equipped for a TV above the mantle.   With the help of my Dad we got it up on the wall, but then there were all these cords that I have been trying to figure out how to hide.  Christmas is great because with all the decorations you can't see them at all.  When I took the garland down this year I decided that I would try to find some way to hide the cords.  I had a couple of canvases in my stash.  I painted them the color of the wall and then cut out a bird and heart with my Sizzix.  I used Modge Podge to attach it and then added a touch of glitter.  They are big enough to hide the cords from the side and because they are the wall color they blend nicely.

This is another canvas I made for the shop.  It is a little smaller and I cut a stencil out this time and painted it.  I would recommend the stencil instead of the cut out.

This is another sign. I used a stencil I cut out with my Sizzix Eclips.

I love Starbuck's Frappacinos.  They have such great bottles for projects.  I thought they would be perfect for pink lemonade or even toppings for an ice cream bar.  I found this CD storage box and took out the inserts.  I painted it and then added the letters.  It has a couple of coats of Modge Podge.  The lids were spray painted and then hearts were painted on them with a paint pen.  The have a touch of glitter and then a coat of  Modge Podge.  Now they are ready to party.  Have a great weekend!  Cindy

Let Them Eat Cake!

I hope you had a great weekend.  It has been very rainy here in West Tennessee.  I was able to paint between showers on Saturday.  This week I will be posting some of the things I have been working on.  Today I want to show you one of the cake stands I have ready.  I found this really great base a few weeks ago and decided it would make a great cake stand.  It was hard to get a good photo, but hopefully you get the idea.  

I attached a large wooden plate to it and then painted it.  I used a stencil I made on my Sizzix to say "Let Them Eat Cake."  I then distressed and sealed it.  

Unfortunately, I am not much of a baker.  You will have to imagine what it will look like with a yummy cake on it.  

I have another stand ready to add the lettering.  I have been trying to think of cake related sayings.  I think it is making me hungry.  Thanks for checking it out!

Cindy

Belgian Waffle Table with Graphic

This is a sweet little table that has already been delivered to it's new home.  I wanted to share it with you because I was happy with the way it turned out.  I was at the paint store looking for another color and I decided to pick this one up also.  The base paint was called Belgian Waffle and I liked the name and the color, so I thought I would give it a try.  I mixed up my own chalk paint.  I painted it,  distressed it a little and then antiqued it.  

I found this graphic from The Graphics Fairy and transferred it to the table.   I sanded the top a little to give it an aged look. The table top had a crack in it and I liked how the graphic highlighted it.  The final step was waxing it.   I hope you have enjoyed your weekend.

Cindy

Snowglobes and Ornaments

The last few weeks have been busy working on Christmas cards and doing some photo editing for Live, Laugh, Love Photography.  I have been doing snowglobe and ornament photos.  I love working in Photoshop and am continually amazed at what it can do.

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season.

Cindy

SelmaRose Finds a Home

The week after Thanksgiving was an exciting time for me as I was able to open a space in a local antique store.  I now have a spot in Lavon's Timeless Treasures in Henderson Tennessee. I have always enjoyed going in to the shop and am glad to now call it home for SelmaRose Vintage.  I still have so much work to do, but I am really enjoying working on it.  Be sure to stop by if you are in the area.

Cindy