Thursday, April 22, 2010

A Place of Rest—Part 2

Here are the other changes and additions I made to my craft area after finishing the scrapbook paper edged table. See Part 1 for the details on that.

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We covered a ratty old bulletin board with burlap and man, what a simple transformation! Large old buttons hot-glued to flat push pins were an easy addition.  Fun to have a place to put the vintage “Make” flashcard amongst other special things. I have several inspirational ideas or future to-make’s I want to print out and keep before me there as well.

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I made the fabric flowers from a tutorial on Tatertots and Jello. The only thing I missed but figured out was to fold your fabric strip in half for a tighter flower. You can see how the middle flower with the wood bead is a little bigger. I love seeing fabrics before me that have a history (fabrics I used for one of my daughters’ crib bumper, pillows when we first got married, and a tag blanket for a friend’s baby plus an old favorite shirt from Banana Republic that’s fit is out of style)!

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I also made a fabric flower for one of the cans I covered in fabric I had left from a old quilt topper (I’d used it to make a crib skirt in the past). The other got a chenille rick rack and yo-yo treatment.

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Next, I hung up two exciting finds: one a vintage baby doll dress from a favorite antique/junk store in America and the other a Portuguese embroidery and cross stitch pattern foldout from 1948. I love the fabric and rick rack of the dress and the bird print of the foldout! I found cheap unfinished frames at our dollar store here and used a dark stain we had on hand. I used card stock behind the dress and velcro to suspend it in the shadow box frame. I didn’t have any card stock big enough for the other frame so I used stiff tissue paper instead.

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The last quickly transformed addition to the wall was a magnetic chalkboard we’d bought at a Pottery Barn Outlet years ago. It came with magnetic words like “Menu” or “To Do".” I like the industrial look but it needed a bit of femininity to fit on the wall.  First step was to hot glue a line of yo-yo’s I bought on sale at JoAnn’s in the States.  Then I put the “To Do” sign at the top thinking I could use it for my list of things to make and do.

Later I remembered I’d found vintage game pieces that spelled REST. They were too small to replace the “To Do” sign so I printed out my own letters on card stock and inked the edges with a marker. It suddenly became a reminder instead of another list! {Rest is a command I’ve felt from the Lord for years (Hebrews 3-4) , and it has more to do with trust and belief than taking it easy, although the latter is something I can use too!} DSCF6205

Amazingly enough, this change really brought peace to the area. You know that feeling of awe when something comes together? It is such a place I enjoy to be!

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I’m sharing this at the following “parties”—places to get great ideas!

Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest

Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots and Jello

Saturday is Crafty Day at Along for the Ride

Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative

Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do

Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays at New Nostalgia

Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design

Make it Yours Day at My Backyard Eden

29 comments:

  1. Love your magnetic chalkboard with the Bible verse. I'm trying to memorize more Bible verses, so I might have to "borrow" your project. :) Your craft room looks great!

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  2. You should be in awe because this room is FABULOUS. I am seriously jealous. I'd love to have a room like this. Well done!

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  3. I love all the little flowers! I am jealouse, I need a little space like this. So cute!

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  4. Oooooooh! Yay I found you via Friend Friday and I am glad I did! I am a crafter too! Love your craft space! So purdy!

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  5. Hi, I'm stopping by from the New Friend Friday blog.

    I am in the process of creating a new craft room, your post has inspired me. I love the use of fabric flowers in your room, so cheery.

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  6. LOVE your new craft room! Can't wait to see what you make! Found you on New Friend Friday!

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  7. That is a lovely working space! You did a great job!

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  8. Love Love Love that chalk/magnet board! Too cute!

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  9. I'm loving how the room turned out. You had some great ideas and did gorgeous work!
    God's blessings,
    Sarah :D

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  10. Hi..I’m Barb from New Friend Fri. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com
    & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. We also are having a mother’s day giveaway til Wed. hope you can join in. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!
    P.S LOVEEEEEEEEE your craft room!!!!

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  11. Just found your blog, and I LOVE those fabric flowers!! I'm glad you said you made one out of an old shirt -- I have plenty of those, and can't wait to try! :)

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  12. Really pretty - those flower cans are my favorite, but everything is lovely. Thanks for linking up to Craftastic Monday!

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  13. Oh my gorgeous! I am so jealous of your work space its divine!!

    ~Morgan

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  14. You did such a good job with that space! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. I really like the framed dress and board you have above your desk. Well, all the stuff you used to decorate your space is adorable! I loved browsing your blog and admire what you are doing way out there!
    Best of luck to you!
    Cami

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  15. That bulletin board looks great and I LOVE that sweet little shadowbox dress!

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  16. Such a beautiful space to be creative! I love your burlap covered board. I'd like to do something similar for the space above my sewing machine.

    Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!

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  17. Very nice bulletin board and those flowers are gorgeous!

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  18. okay those cans are the CUTEST! I'd love for you to link up at sundae scoop http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com

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  19. Beautiful! I love pictures of crafting areas!

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  20. This looks so functional and organized. I love craft spaces. I'm so glad you found me so I could find you. I'm having my next We're Organized Wednesday party May 12. I hope you can visit again and add a project. Have a beautiful day!

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  21. this is just awesome. each little detail almost deserves its own post, they are all so good! I will be featuring you tomorrow on "AP Tuesdays" Would love for you to link up again!!

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  22. Beautiful transformation! I am actually using my craft area as an office currently (because my actual office is...well...a mess) and now I am inspired to clean up both rooms. Thank you!

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  23. I love your studio. It is so organized and clean. You must visit the post of mine highlighting mine. You will laugh at the chaos.
    http://permanentposies.com/?p=27

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  24. I meant to tell you that I admire your work. My daughter was a missionary (nurse) at an orphanage in Sudan (Harvesters Reaching the Nations) and would go to Kampala, Uganda on holiday and stay at something similar to what you describe that you and your husband are hosting. It was such a ministry to the missionaries that came through there. They felt safe and comfortable and met people from all over the world. I am adding you to my list of bloggers to follow and will pray for you. They were about to head to India to another orphanage when she found that she is pregnant. So, her husband is going without her this trip. This one is a short one anyway. His name is Joseph, if you remember him, we covet all prayers.

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  25. I hope one day I can get my craft room so organized in the future. Great job and really cute items. Found you through the Creative Girl.

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  26. I love your blog and have become a follower. Wonderful ideas for sprucing up any room.

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