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Thursday, November 11, 2010

I Found Some Motivation

Instead of working on my sticheries on Tuesday I found the motivation to work on some different projects. I knew you were tired of seeing the same stuff. Quite frankly so was I. LOL. So on Tuesday I made up some coffee stain went through my mega stacks of fabric and got to work.

I've had these paper mache boxes for ages. Yes they were already prim, BUT I wanted something different. I don't know why I have been leaning towards blue and browns recently. I found though that most of my fabrics are those two colors in many different shades. Anyway, since it had been awhile since I coffee stained I mixed the stain up quite dark. I plopped my fabric in it and then put it in the oven to dry. I found that the fabric was not taking the stain. hmmm... I am wondering if the sizing that is sprayed on fabrics has something to do with it. I should have washed the fabric first? Anyway, so I decided to take some brown paint mix it with my coffee stain and viola it worked much better. Ok until I got to the middle box. This fabric just wouldn't take the paint/coffee mixture. So, I put some paint on my painting cloth rubbed my paintbrush in it and painted some dark spots on the fabric. I think it turned out ok. So quit talking and lets see them Mary right?

After...



Before...

See the boxes behind the crock? These are the ones I redid...



Then I tried my hand and a fabric covered book... OK I was trying to use up fabric...notice the brown again... LOL



Of course I painted the candle box. It is not done as I need to sand and prim it up. I ran short on time. Today in between all my appointments I am going to do some more crafting. I hope...



I have a question for you. At this point in the fall do you still buy fall decorations or have you moved on to Christmas stuff? I am asking because I'd like to put some fall items up on my selling blog, but I don't want to if people are done buying for fall.

Today there is a Christmas open house at one of my favorite thrift stores. I am torn because I'd like to go, but I really don't NEED anything. Uggghhh... I'd better be a good girl and just use up and create my own things this year. Homemade is much better than store boughten sometimes. I guess come back tomorrow to see if I gave in. LOL.

12 comments:

  1. I love the way your boxes turned out. Very nice. I use fragrance oils (Pumpkin Spice, apple, etc.) along with the coffee stain and it adds another layer of interest.

    At this time of the season I don't add new items as I am already into Christmas and will begin Valentine's Day soon.

    Pamela

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  2. I have to admit that I have had the fall out since September so I am moving on to Christmas as we speak...would love to see Christmas! Dianntha

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  3. THe boxes are so nice and I love the book too!

    I'll be back tomorrow to see if you gave in. ;)

    Carmen and the Primcats

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  4. The boxes turned out great! Glad you stuck to it and made that fabric work! I would have given up! You inspire me. I too like blues and browns, especially browns - love it. I know what you mean about wanting to go thrifting, but not needing anything. Last time I went to the TS, I didn't buy a thing! Can you believe it? I've only got room for so much ~Ann

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  5. I love how the boxes came out! They look fantastic. Hmmmmmm...I want to get some boxes now so I can try my hand at some. LOL. But at this time I really don't buy much fall stuff. Unless it is marked down really low and I know I will be using it next year. I usually go for Christmas stuff right now. Hope that helps with your decision. :)


    Have a great Veteran's Day!

    ~*Gen*~

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  6. Mary, I love how your boxes and book came out. Blues and browns are my very favorites. A little nutmeg paint works great, too. I'm done with fall, been working on Christmas for awhile. I was so lucky recently and found a ton of vintage blue and brown fabric, made my month ~ it sure doesn't take much to make us prim gals happy, does it, lol??
    hugs,
    pam

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  7. i love how the boxes turned out!! they look really old!! i had some fabric that wouldnt take coffee stain either. like you, i didint wash it first... oh well, i will know next time. ;)

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  8. I love how your boxes came out..I have always wanted to make them and now feel inspired to pursue that project..I love your blog and all of the ideas I get..Thanks for that and keep them coming..

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  9. Mary, everything looks really nice! Washing the fabric does help! LOL! I love the blues and browns too. I am kind of the same, I guess I'd only buy fall now if it were really marked down, I would be thinking of Christmas, and everyday.
    Have a good evening.
    Renee

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  10. Mary I love love love your blog and you. Thanks for getting me into the 21st century LOL

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  11. That really bothers me too when some fabrics stain better than others. Grrr!! You stuck to it though and the end result was worth it, love them! I am leaning towards blues and browns for my bedroom. It is completely empty and desperately needs some TLC! Those two colors work very well together.

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