Unique Staircase Steps....

My staircase steps are looking dated and need a fresh coat of paint. I would like to go a bit farther than just adding another coat of paint. I want to do something uniquely different than the average stair steps. If you've read my blog long enough, you probably know I'm all about repurposing "stuff".
Some call it junk, I call it treasures.
I've been collecting yard stick for some time now, I think I know what to do with em'.



 wood crates with advertisement would work....


this is my favorite...

 so many ideas to choose from.....




Let's get organized~

Most of us could use a little help getting organized. I've found some handy ideas most of us could use in our homes. What would you give to have someone come in your house with fresh ideas to help get you organized? I'm guessing it would cost a pretty penny. I can't offer a personalized home visit, but I've found some simple ideas (pictures included) to help get you started.

I've never met anyone who said they have enough storage space...I seriously love this idea and truly think I could pull it off. Just think of all the STUFF that could be stored out of the way...SHOES~ just to name one of many. In our home, they always seems to pile up in front of the door. With this AWESOME storage space, all those shoes would have a place and be hid with less clutter.... they'd be easy to find when you're headed out the door. Brilliant Idea!!!





........More shoe storage Girls. I'm thinking a dresser look-a-like could be placed in several different locations of the house...basement, walk-in closet, laundry room, bedroom, etc.










Speaking of organizing your shoes....why didn't I think of this simple brillant idea....SIMPLE, CHEAP, & EASY!








Another simple idea on my list of things to do.....
Simple, inexpensive and practical...my kind of project.








This might take a few more tools to install...If you're like me and know how to use power tools, this won't seem as intimidating.  To finish this project you'll need a few 2x4's, 1X4's, nails (or) screws,a power drill, and rubbermaid totes.... it's not as complicated as it seems, but rather one awesome storage solution.







Few more images to get you motivated.....



Wouldn't it be great to have this in the laundry room; designating each family member a basket drawer.
Simplify the task of laundry day-fold em' and place in each designated laundry basket.
Your Job is Done... giving our kids responsibilty and independance of taking care of their own clothes basket...
Am I the only one who really dislikes sorting and folding SOCKS?.....Yeah, my job here is done~

2011 Year in Review

2011 Was a Busy Year

I mothered 2.5 teenage boys -the best part of my life, worked a full time job, (some days it worked me) completed many new works of art, attended my share of art shows, participated in a few craft fairs, managed to take a couple vacations and spiritually grew closer to God ...
I have to say,
"Life is Good".
Yeah, Stressful at times, but good....
Of course there were times I wanted to pull my hair out.. more times I wanted to pull my kids hair out. LOL..In the 365 days of this past year I can say I've laughed, I've cried, I've cried from laughing, I've gained a bit more knowledge of how to live life.."With Love in my heart and God in my soul".
These are the times that makes us stronger...


A few images of my year in review...hope you enjoy~
Two above: 4X4 Large Mixed Media Piece for our Local Middle School.
My youngest sons class was the first to enter the new middle school, I was excited to create two large works of art for the entrance way.

 The love(s) of my life♥


Booth display~


Custom work- Drag Bike Racer(My kinda Girl)



repurposed= Work of Art


a little of this, a little bit of that.......


Created for: Workshop for kids at the YMCA
 

Painted Vintage dictionary page on canvas


more this and that....... 

What can I say....typical me~








New this past year: Book Art



Canvas painting



Mixed Media works


......time for a picture




Rafting the river~


another custom piece


Mixed media created on an old window pane..


Mixed media created on an old cabinet door..



Featured artist in my local newspaper ...fun

"That's all folks".......

New Line of Jewelry

A few months back I seen a necklace made from old watch parts "Steampunk".  I knew I was about to get myself in a new artistic journey. I searched high and low for old watch parts, vintage jewerly to repurpose, and anything else I could get my hands on. 





 

I've always loved old dress forms,  these too are very hard to find at a reasonable price, searched online and the cheapest one I could find was $150,  I knew I was gonna need to get my hands dirty and make my own.....funny how when we want something bad enough we figure how to engineer a little riggen' here and there....

I wanted to add a little more detail. (My opionin, painting it would of just made it look tacky) Adding the old dress pattern couldn't of been any better. I don't know if you can really see it from the picture, I added dictionary words to different areas of the body to give it a little more detail. ( buttom, chest, breast, heart, waste, etc.)  I ended up making two....and happy with how they turned out.
A few more images of my new artistic adventure......
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Double sided charms










1X2 Domino Charms


1X2 Glass Memory Charms



 Hand Stamped Copper

Double sided Charms
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