WEEK END BARGAIN FIND

Here is an absolutely beautifuly done hand embroidered

 picture I got at an estate auction for only $2.00!! Yes you still can  find a treasure for very little. It was very dirty and the frame was really beat up. I would say it is probably is from the 1950's. I very carefully hand washed it and flat dried it.
While it was drying I touched up the frame with brown liquid shoe polish. Let that dry and then re assembled back to original.
 I appreciate the love and care that went into this
kind of handy work and I especially love birds. I have included  a close up of an area so you can see the exquisit
quality. I have proudly displayed it in my sewing room.

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POSSIBILITIES

Even if you have a small amount of free time, you can still enjoy the rewards of re purposing a found item.
Start by gathering your supplies and tools first. Then you will have a head start for when you decide to work on a project.Work in short increments as you have time. You'll soon see your project done.
Start with a small project that can be quickly finished. Then graduate to more extensive projects.
 After you have done a few projects, you will begin to see more and more possibilities to fill your home with your personal re purposed touch.
For the beginner, here is a very simple project. Purchase several plate hangers at a craft store.

Look around your home or visit a Thrift Store for some unusual plates of diffrent sizes. Choose several pictures of family member, pets or a theme to go with your decor. Cut the pictures to fit the plate. I use spray glue on back of picture to hold picture to plate and then embelish with gold paint,  glitter pens or jewels. Let dry. Place in plate hanger, hang and admire!

This is a great project for kids or as a gift. Makes a neat Wedding gift. Makes inexpensive seasonal decor.

Remember the more unique the plate, the greater the possibilities.

Here are some examples.
I got these plates at Goodwill for $.50

                                                                    A family picture.
                                                            

Odie a family pet.

A picture from a magazine.

 Here is the same picture in two diffrent plates to show you how you can create a diffrent mood by the plate you choose. I love Victorian, so I make this type of plate for a gift.Choose what you love.

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