Finally Finished Junk Swap Project

March 29th, 2010 in member junk

Christina_S, member

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The finished product! I painted out the box and sconce in a black and white crackle. I also painted chalkboard paint on the box and added button embellishments. I wired up the knives and put them through holes I drilled in the sconce. I then screwed the box securely to the sconce. Finally, I painted and decoupaged the clothespins with old book pages. Then, I decorated with an old bird book page, some moss and the lovely birds lakelover69 sent me. Whew!

As a reminder, here is what I started with

The finished product! I painted out the box and sconce in a black and white crackle. I also painted chalkboard paint on the box and added button embellishments. I wired up the knives and put them through holes I drilled in the sconce. I then screwed the box securely to the sconce. Finally, I painted and decoupaged the clothespins with old book pages. Then, I decorated with an old bird book page, some moss and the lovely birds lakelover69 sent me. Whew!

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Well it took 4 days (I've decided that I am not a fan of having to wait on paint to dry!) but I finally finished my junk swap project. I'm happy how it turned out. I think this would also be cute holding cookbooks with recipe cards clipped on or plants in the box with seed packets clipped on or as a mail inbox with stamps and out mail clipped to the knives.

Thanks again lakelover69 for all the goodies!! This swap was a lot of fun!

Pattern or design used: My own design

posted in: member junk, cottage, organizer, white, junk swap, chalkboard, birds, button, holder, decor, box, wall

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Comments (15)

54girl writes: Boy what a creative idea! Great job! Mary Posted: 10:55 am on April 2nd

chippingcharm writes: Wow, you really pulled it all together didn't you? Very creative. Laurel Posted: 8:42 am on April 1st

shabbychick writes: What a clever use of the sconce! I love it, and all the detail you added. So cute!

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy Posted: 8:59 am on March 31st

TxErica writes: This is so cool! You were very creative in using those parts. Posted: 4:55 pm on March 30th

RustyDiva writes: This is great!!! I love how you combined all the pieces and made a truly unique and beautiful piece. Awesome job and wonderful creative eye!!! Posted: 2:40 pm on March 30th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: What a brilliant way to bring it all together, Christina! You did lakeover69's junk proud!
Candy Posted: 8:03 am on March 30th

fellowjunker writes: I love your project Christina....you did a fabulous job!
xojanis Posted: 10:16 pm on March 29th

junkermidge writes: How clever are you! That turned out adorable.
Midge Posted: 9:20 pm on March 29th

junktiqueboutique writes: I have one of those sconces and didn't know what to do with it. I love this idea. It's beautiful. Posted: 4:34 pm on March 29th

suewhitney writes: Another swap project beautifully done! Way to go, Christina...thanks for sharing!

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 11:02 am on March 29th

lakelover69 writes: Great Job! I love what you did with everything!
P.S.
I hate waiting for paint to dry too! Posted: 8:33 am on March 29th

alicemom writes: That turned out great! Gotta love the chalk board paint!
smiles, alice Posted: 11:52 pm on March 28th

Legacyoflovecrafter writes: soo cute. I'm loving the birds.. and a very clever idea you came up with!
Posted: 10:52 pm on March 28th

ninnarae writes: Great project- I love how you connected the box with the sconce! The chalkboard paint and buttons are cute decorations! Posted: 10:37 pm on March 28th