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Just e-mail me @ twilightmama@hotmail.com!

Jeanne's Window Art, Ice Wreaths, and More!

Looking for ideas on what to do with those old windows you've picked up at the flea market? Why not do what Jeanne did and paint right on the glass panes! It gives a whole new meaning to the the term "framed art":) Just look at some of these sweet and beautiful examples of her work! (click to enlarge)






Here is a creative way to display old-fashioned objects like these little skates...Jeanne painted some pretty roses on them and used them for bookends!



Who knew that you could decorate your home with...ice?!! Jeanne found this "ice wreath" idea in a magazine and shared photos of her own wreaths with us. She made these lovely ice wreaths using bundt pans filled with water on a cold winter day. She says that after the water freezes, she runs water around the pan in the sink, pops the ice out, ties a ribbon through the middle hole, and then hangs them outside. What a great way to add some interest to the exterior of your home during the drab winter months! She says this is also a great gift and project for kids. She says, "I started buying up bundt pans at the flea for like a quater, and I made up packages for all my nieces and nephews with a printout of the directions...and the kids just love em..they are really cool to watch melt!"



As you can see, Jeanne has knack for reusing items in interesting ways. Visit her website at Junxtapostion to see more of her creative work! Thanks, Jeanne!

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At 6:17 PM, thepreppyprincess said...

I love the painted on glass look. Really pretty!

 

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Carol's Cottage Bench

I received an email from Carol who has kindly shared how she made a sweet little cottage style bench from old chairs and a garage sale headboard. Here's how she did it!

"I love to make things with stuff I have at home. I recently made a bench for my screen porch with two old chairs. I found 2 (50's) metal dining room chairs just rusting away in the back yard of my rent house. I took off the plastic seats and painted the chairs white. Then I cut a piece of plywood the width and length of the two chairs facing each other,then screwed the two pieces of 1" X 2" to the sides of the plywood length. Next I padded it with foam and batting and covered it with an old flowered sheet stapled to the underside of the 1" X 2" then screwed the seat to the two chairs. It was a perfect little bench. I then went to a garage sale and found a single wicker head board for $5 and it was a perfect fit for a back and I screwed it in. Everyone that comes wants one. It is easy to make...It would also be really cute to put in a cottage living room for extra seating."

Carol says when she gets a chance, she'll send a photo of this project and I'll add it then. If you have any questions, please feel free to email her at kajunbelle@cox.net.

Thanks, Carol, for this creative cottage bench idea!

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Margo's Trash to Treasure Projects

Margo, a fellow "Queen of Thrift", was kind enough to share these very creative and inexpensive projects she's worked on in her own home. There are many more photos that you can view at her website. Please visit Margo's Budget Chic page to see them all!

Window Valances
Here are a few creative window valances that Margo created using old wooden spindles, colorful glass bottles,and cloth napkins!









Various Architectural Elements Used as Art







An Old Clothes Drying Rack Turned Photo Display



Framed Art
Margo made these colorful pieces of art by sandwiching art papers and colored leaves between a glass only frame.





Thanks for sharing these creative, one of a kind projects with us, Margo!

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At 6:35 AM, Amanda said...

wow - how neat! Great use of creativity Margo!

 

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*Your* Cottage Life! Cottage Project Ideas and Photos from Readers

Do you love cottage style? I would love to know about your projects, photos, and cottage finds! A lot of visitors come to this "Cottage Life" blog to get ideas and while I hope that I'm providing a few, I know that it would be wonderful to have a special page to post ideas and photos from other cottage style enthusiasts. Before and after photos, trash to treasure projects, tips, resources...whatever you think might benefit other readers. Just email me at twilightmama@hotmail.com and I'll post your entry right here! I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Kim

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