audlyenuf

I have made these for family and friends. May I suggest that instead of leaving the scrabble squares on the side as is that you add the family name....Jones, Smith, etc. I think it adds to the picture.

SantaClaus.....The glass isn't frosted, it is just the light that makes it seem that way, I guess. Actually it wouldn't be a bad idea to spray frost on the back when done to add to its visability :]

Very nice! [If you ever find another breadbox, you might consider turning it into a porch mailbox. I love mine, and packages,magazines etc. all fit nicely.]

Great ideas and lovely job! I hope you have one journal
that keeps a picture record of your projects, too. I started doing that not long ago, and not only enjoy recording my efforts, but my grandchildren love to look through it and exclaim over it. It encourages them to try doing different things, too, and to start their own project journals. I'll have to help them make covers like yours
for their books.....thanks for the idea.

This is a great piece, and I can think of many uses for it. But if you don't want to do a lot to it - "fussy or cluttered" - I envision it with small lidless boxes (matching or variety of plain colors) or baskets to fit the holes, nice labels or tags on each box/basket, and all the odds and ends put in them: eg tacks, paper clips, pencils, glue.....or craft items, etc....you get the picture.
Whatever you decide to do, would love to see the end result! Good Luck!

Sorry, you asked for suggestions and I forgot to tell you that my junk name sign {glued on a framed mirror) only has two of the letters you need, but might be helpful. For the A I used a large protractor, and had an A-frame style picture stand on standby before choosing the protractor. For the I, I used a pizza cutter and put a watch face in the center of the wheel which gives it the dotted i look. Just a couple of ideas your welcome to use, too, if you'd like.

Wonderful finds! It looks like you have the ends of a bench there on the ground. If so do you have plans for them yet? I have some I haven't quite found a way to use yet, other than building another bench. Anxious to see your project completions.

I love the look; very creative! You did a great job with your finds, and I can imagine how fun it is looking for the right shapes!

Gretchen, you missed "Anne Quin, the mannequin" in your list...It's my favorite,Lani.

What a fun use for such a mundane object! Love it.

Great job! Did you use a stencil for this? Pattern is so perfect.....I certainly couldn't do it without one. If so, did you create it yourself, or can I purchase that stencil somewhere? Would love to know. Thanks.

Exquisite. The copper tubing is a nice touch!

Lovely! Question...is it painted on the cement or on canvas (looks like the latter)?

OH, MY! (Where does that expression come from anyway? Oh, my what?....Sorry, I got distracted.) B&W is my very favorite combo, and I have to be careful my whole wardrobe isn't just that. The others have said it all, but I think Monakent's word CLASSY fits it all best!
re the Manikan/Mannequin's name.....if you spell it the first way and drop the first and last letters you have Anika; and if you do the same with the other spelling you have Anne Quin. Either sound like good names to me.

Welcome! I'm sure we are all waiting to see all you have to share. I know the feeling! If your kids can't help, go to picrezize.com and it's easy to change your photos to 400 pixels there. Good luck!

Question: What is the center of most of the flowers? A furniture coaster? [And in case you hadn't figured out my typo in previous comment below, I can't wait to see the new kink....not kin]

Love the idea. It would be fun to use plates as a name sign on a home or gate. What is holding the plates to the pipe? Are they in plate hangers? Thanks!

These are gorgeous! Can't wait for the "cool twist"...but guess I have to, so hurry up and get those kins out!

gailmarie: After the grumbling about attaching it to the ceiling for me was over, he admits he loves it, too.[smile]

Great idea! I volunteer in a second hand store (groan...hard not to take home half the donations)...and there are so many pretty plates and fancy glasses that just sit there. Maybe I can create a few to entice patrons to want to make their own. Thanks!!!!!!!!

Janis, I, too love this chandelier and liked you comment about creating a one-of-a-kind chandelier.
Hope you'll take a look at mine...as that is what I have tried to do...and tell me what you think. I appreciate your talent!

Sue, I'm sorry I haven't anything to send as I've used up all of my whatevers.
Wait, though, there's that thing my husband keeps asking, "What is this thing, and what the heck are you going to do with it?" [He should know better by now, huh?] I'm sure you'll find a good use for it and it will also keep the peace. Win, win situation!
Audrey
P.S. I hope you are going to make something compounded of ALL the contributions together - or a least 5 per project - rather than individual projects. What's the plan?

Good to know. Thank you!
Another great [free] site to use is www.picresize.com if you want to play with your phot or crop it,frame it etc. Easy to use also. [The only caution is that when you size to 400 you need be sure you click on pixels and not leave percent on or your picture will be huge instead of smaller.]

Thanks for the welcome and all the kind words! To answer a few questions.....I fill the holes w/grout, cement or plaster then paint the ball with gesso. This helps the pieces or design stay better. My favorite glue for these projects is 'goop', as it dries fast and holds well. The design on audball3 is made with dimensional fabric paint. I then painted w/metallic paint; sprayed it w/turguoise paint and wiped immediately with cheese cloth. I then rubbed dark brown shoe polish all over it to give the patina.
I spray all my audballs with verathane or urathane to preserve them in the weather.
Hope this helps.
Audlyenuf