Sunday

Psalm 122:1

I was glad when they said to me, Let us go unto the house of the Lord.


Have a blessed day!

:-) Tonya

Glass Jar Project

Okay, so today I took the glass jar that I purchased from the Salvation Army (from Thursday's post) and I "fixed it up".  First I washed the jar (that was a must!).  Then I gathered my supplies.  I used spanish moss, a small bird's nest and a couple of plastic eggs, some twigs from my yard, a tiny clothes pin, and some twine.

Here are my step-by-step pictures so you can see how I put it together.

Oh, I forgot to mention my old hymnal that I found at an antique store.  I use this hymnal often 

as it has come in handy for many projects.  I shred a page in the hymnal to add to the project.

I added some spanish moss to the empty jar and then I added the shredded music page.

Then, I placed the nest inside.  See the little feathers inside the nest?  I thought that was cool!

I added twigs to the jar and then I used a small piece of twine 

and tied 2 of the twigs together.  

I wanted to add a little something special, so I typed (Times Roman font)

a flashcard and printed it on cream colored card stock. 

I cut it out and rounded the corners to make it look "authentic".

I clipped it onto one of the twigs with my tiny clothespins.  

Then, I put the lid on and viola!  

I just have to choose the best place for it to rest....

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Anyway, that's one of my Salvation Army finds that I have made over.

Now to get busy on the others!

Until next time, be blessed!

:-) Tonya 

* P.S. - I linked this post to Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up Party and to Shabby Nest  and Homestead Simple.

In the Meantime...

While I am preparing to work my magic on the Salvation Army finds, I wanted to post a few pictures of a project that I am particularly proud of.  First, I must admit that I love to decorate with bird elements.  So, I found a Krafty Block at my local craft store with a wide opening at the top (unlike the small hole that is usually found).  I decide to get creative!  Below are pictures of my "after" project...because when I created it, I wasn't doing my blog yet.

Okay, so you can see here that the size of the opening is well wide enough for me to "stuff" the inside of the block orderly.

I love to scrapbook and I have collected things I love (but don't quite have a purpose for right away)... so, I had the paper, the key, the ribbon with letters, the stamped fabric, etc.)  

I started out by finding a piece of scrapbook paper that I love and adhering it to the OUTSIDE back of the craft box.  I used Mod Podge.  Once the paper was positioned, I also used Mod Podge to seal it on.  

I also purchased some spanish moss from my local craft store and began adding it to the inside of the glass box.  I took a chipboard "D" (for my last name) and positioned it in the corner.  

I had to use a stick (really professional, I know) to help slide the stamped fabric into place.  Then I went to my back yard and gathered some thin twigs (we called them switches when I was growing up!) and twisted them together to form a makeshift nest.  I tied the alphabet ribbon around the twig and used wire to add a small button and a piece of bling (from when I make jewelry).  

I had scrapbooking letters and thought the Scrabble tile looking "T" would be perfect.  Oh, I love little clothespins, so I had to add that, too!  My key slid right into place and viola! 

Here is the finished product.  

A close up of the key and the Scrabble letter piece.  

....another close up.

I love the way it turned out.

Have a blessed day. 

:-)  Tonya

*P.S. - I linked this post to nifty thrifty things and to Flamingo Toes (Think Pink Sundays) and Vintage Wanna Bee .

...and it begins

I have been surrounded by goals for the last couple of years that have kept me pretty busy.  I have recently begun to see the light at the end of the tunnel as I have been able to check off accomplishments.  It's wonderful what persistence and hard work can do!  I just graduated with my Bachelor's degree and I have gotten my teaching certification for Elementary Education.  


I am so excited about my new career!  Of course, I haven't actually landed a job, yet... but! I have faith that I will.  As I enter this new stage in my life, I had to check one more thing off of my list.  Call me crazy, but I have wanted to start a blog for a while now.  So.... Check!


Here we go on a fabulous journey!


To kick the blog off, I went out today to the local Salvation Army to see if I could find some good deals on things that I could transform...  


I found this (very small) wooden box that is painted a light blue and has pink and white circles painted on the top.  The bottom has pads on it. 

I paid $1 for the box.  I also found a glass jar (maybe a candy jar).  I paid $1 for that, too.

I found a really ugly cute wooden plaque that has a hook on the back for hanging. 

I only paid fifty cents for this.

.....and a yard stick that has an advertisement on it for forty-nine cents.

Oh!  I almost forgot the tin pail for sixty-nine cents! 

Okay..... my plans are to transform these items into attractive decorative pieces.

Check back soon!

:-) Tonya