Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: A Good Seat

Two days ago I bought a Victorian couch at a local thrift store.  Armed with a staple gun, awesome fabric, and a dangerous amount of amateur skill, I began to skin the beast of its once-pink velveteen.  I have reupholstered furniture before but none as stubborn as my latest project.  Let's just say it's a plethora of exotic scents and angular challenges that have me vowing to surrender all future projects to the experts.

 

These Etsy up-cycle artists are experts with the knack for creating instant-heirloom furniture for every décor style at prices way below average offerings of big box furniture stores . 

 

Pristine seats from yesteryear can be found at ModernVintageMixHome.  Vintage elegance and mid-century design meet up-cycling sensibility at very attractive prices!

Old snowboards get a second chance at jrydevisuals where old skates and boards become stunning durable chairs.  Described by the artist as urban minimalist, these chairs are perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Add instant conversation to any room with this knit-covered chair from KnitsForLife. Her colorful shop is a welcome sight for winter weary eyes! Buy any handmade item from this artist and she will return the favor by planting a rainforest tree. 

Classic designs get a sassy up-cycle at Urbanmotifs!  All discarded chairs secretly wish to land in this artist's workshop to be made new with vibrant fabrics and expert craftsmanship.  If you're lucky enough to be local to Atlanta you can have a custom piece made specially for your home.

To find more fabulous up-cycled furniture search recycled furniture on Etsy.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday -- Show Us Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Today's Featured Shop --- RI Designs Fun Stuff

Today's featured shop is RI Designs Fun Stuff.   Ri Noel's passion is painting animals and nature.

"My approach to this subject matter is sometimes traditional but often whimsical. I paint on multiple substrates and have been accused of 'painting anything that doesn't move away from me fast enough!"


Hand Painted 100% Cotton Sweater 'RED IN SPRING' design Art to Wear

Custom Pet Portrait on Cotton Sweater

Hand Painted 100% Cotton Sweater - Art-to-wear- 'What a Hoot!'-design

100% Cotton 3/4 Sleeve 'V' Neck Tee-'Peeping Toms!'

Be sure and visit Ri Noel's shop to see all her wearable art.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/rinoel

Witche's Stitches Painted and Cinnamon Coated Grunged Eggs For Display

I wanted a display of eggs for my table to put in a wooden bowl, so I made some and I love them. They were so easy I made a dozen. Here is what you need and how to do it

Supplies List:

Eggs – craft paint – 2 cheap pie pans – cinnamon and ground cloves – staining wipes – med. Grit sandpaper – clear matt spray -  

Step 1 – Decided if you want to use wooden or papier-mâché eggs. You can purchase both at your local craft store. The papier-mâché ones are a bit less expensive. But it is your choice.

Step 2 – Paint the eggs the color you want. I painted mine black and brown. You can paint them any color you want. Pastels for a spring display, red white and blue, black or brown like I did, or any other color you choose.

Step 3 – After all your eggs are painted and have dried sand them a bit with medium grade sandpaper. Sand a little harder in some spots softer in others.

Step 4 – Now stain them. I use staining wipes. You can get them at Lowes Home store or Home Depot. You will find them in the paint department. They are very easy to use and soap and water cleanup.

Step 5 – After you have stained your eggs and they are dry it is time to grung them a bit more. I use cinnamon. You can add some ground cloves too. It is very easy. Get a shallow dish. Use one you use for crafting and not one you use for food. You can get a cheap pie pan at the dollar store. Sprinkle your cinnamon and clove mixture in the pan. Use a good amount, enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Set aside.

Step 6 - Now take your eggs, 4 at a time, and put them in a second pan. Spray them lightly with clear matt spray. Roll them around as you give them a light spray. You do not have to get every spot.  Now quickly add them to the pan with the cinnamon and cloves and roll them round. The mixture will stick to the eggs. When you think they have enough mixture on them, carefully pick them up and place on a piece of wax paper to dry. They should be dry in 15 min. Now just tap the excess and you have great grungy eggs for your spring time display.

Really you can use these any time of the year by adding them to a bowl with seasonal items. 

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