Well, it's Friday...that means I am off to work tonight. Before I lay down for my nap I want
to show you something that I saved from the trash this morning. Yesterday, while I was
cleaning... I was looking at this thing:
to show you something that I saved from the trash this morning. Yesterday, while I was
cleaning... I was looking at this thing:
Anyone else have one of these? I think I bought it at Michael's about a million years ago.
Anyway, it just doesn't float my boat anymore and I very nearly tossed it into the garbage
can. But then I thought...just maybe...I could remake it into something I might love. So,
this morning I pulled out a linen runner that I had, my laces, one of my tattered books, and
some glue. Trash became this:
Anyway, it just doesn't float my boat anymore and I very nearly tossed it into the garbage
can. But then I thought...just maybe...I could remake it into something I might love. So,
this morning I pulled out a linen runner that I had, my laces, one of my tattered books, and
some glue. Trash became this:
After I assembled it, I went over it with a paintbrush dipped into tea:
Then I glued on some of my vintage buttons and some text:
Inside, I tucked a card that my sister gave to me a very long time ago, and one of my
button cards. I really do love it now. I think it is lovely.
button cards. I really do love it now. I think it is lovely.
Have a Beauty Weekend!
57 comments:
That's very sweet and so "in"! :)
Totally Gorgeous! I love your work!
xoxo
Dollybelle
Well that just shows that you should never throw anything away. That heart is gorgeous!
Look at you! Very clever! I love it! Thank you so much for your post.We shall see tomorrow. At least I have Ann-Marie! Lol! I'm leaving on vacation on Sunday but would like to send you a little something. Leave me an address on my etsy convo if you would please. I'll send it when I get back. Thanks again!
Tracy
I think I have one just like it in a box somewhere. I never thought to alter it!
It is LOVELY! You are so good at altered art. Love seeing what you do!
Wonderful transformation! It's really beautiful!
Very pretty and creative. Thank you for visiting my blog. I love having visitors!
That's the BEST "almost" trash to treasure I've seen! It's so fabulous!!!
bunny hugs,
shell
Lori, love what you did with the heart - beautiful!
Oh Wow! That is gorgeous!! I lov the lace and the buttons!
I love how you transformed that old tin heart, it sure has a more vintage appeal to it now, very nice. Take care at work.
Hugs, Diane
Absolutely perfect makeover!
Absolutely gorgeous, Lori!!! Everything becomes so beautiful and so YOU in your hands! xoxo-Mel
It´s beautiful Lori.
I love how you have changed it.
oh my goodness, Lori, that's so beautiful! who'd thought! Love all those laces.
Hugs,
Sandra
What an amazing transformatin Lori!! I just love it! It's so neat to remake something that's so average into a gorgeous keepsake!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend Lori ~ xxoo, Dawn
Awesome makeover!!! Love it!
From trash to treasure! I love this! You must be happy to reconsider this heart just in time. I don't throw away much, but when I do...I have a great idea next week, you know, after having saved it for a billion years.
Ok, I'll keep my breath with the lovely spring weather in and breathe out on Monday. I knew you were working weekends, but I didn't realize that you were always working weekends, I thought it was one on, one off or something like that. Save my other wishes until Monday too! xoxo
I used to have one of those as well! Great minds! :D What a lovely remake! So pretty! And thanks for the heads on up TUIM, will try and make it over there!
-c
You are a genius Lori! Now can you come and do that to my family room? Please!
karen
Lori, That is just the prettiest thing...I just love how creative you are...Everything you put your hand on, turns out beautiful..
Stephenie
Lori you are so creative, it is beautiful!!!
Mary
Wow Lori! You can definitely turn trash to beautiful treasure!
Sand xox
Lori! OH MY!!! I have the EXACT same heart IN MY HOUSE NOW!!! It's kinda hidden in my living room cabinet because it looks kinda "clunky". I CANT get over your "re-do". It went from DRAB to FAB!!! Can I send you my heart for a makeover. tee! hee! XO,Jenn
I love how you can take something and create magic! I will have a peek at that link to her party. I agree that trash to treasures is a wonderful notion, but with you talent it's really special.
Karen
Wow what a transformation! It turned out beautiful Lori.
Take care,
Martha
Hi Lori,Its beautiful,and you put alot of work into it.I love it.XXOO Marie Antionette
Lori,I love what you did with that heart it looks wonderful!Looks so victorian looking.Love it.Have a wonderful and safe weekend.Jen
I love your work!That's very sweet !!!
congrats!
visit me anytime...
awesome. iLove it and hooray -- my iMac is back!!!
hope you are having a good weekend at work. remember: aaaaaaaayyyyy!
xo
Oh what a yummy lacey heart you have created Lori! I love it!
xoxo Carola
Oh,so much prettiness.Hope your all doing well.welcome to my blog
http://china-cutter.blogspot.com/
amazing !! that is soo gorgeous lori!
xoxo,
beth
Absolutley gorgeous!
How clever you are to revamp the metal heart! I love it's new pretty face-lift! I used to have one of those myself - I wonder where I put it?
xo
jeanne
To think this beautiful creation was almost trash....wow, it's just lovely, Lori!
Lori!!
You have such a gift!!! LOVE your creation!!!
Hugs,
Tink
Hi Lori
Thank you so much for your kind & thoughtful comments on my blog. It was very much appreciated!
Those hearts are so beautiful! Also very much like the gifts that you made for your friends. You are so talented!
Isabelle x
I can't believe what you made! I may never throw anything away again...beautiful.
I love it Lori!
Unfortunately that is what keeps so much stuff in my studio though, I keep thinking "I can fix this", "I can remake this". LOL
xo, Cerri
as always clever thing...
Lori! I love what you did with this, just beautiful!!
xoxo, TIffany
Oh my goodness, you are a magician, it is gorgeous now! It is so sweet and pretty, WOW!
Amazing transformation! ;)
OMG!!! I just donated a tin heart that was exactly like that! Now I'm kicking myself cuz I LOVE what you did with it and wish I could make one for myself. It turned out so beautiful!!
XOXO
Jillian
Thanks for your visit.We will add something about the works to the blog.Look forward to your coming usually.Your blog is wonderful.
That's so funny Lori...I have that heart and yes...from years ago. I think it's in my attic somewhere...now I have to go find it! XOXO
Hi Lori,
What a great save! It's gorgeous now! Such a sweet added touch with your sister's card.
have a great day,
Kitty
Very creative! Love the make over.
Please come to visit tomorrow April 7th. Kari and Kijsa and myself are having a "Doors to Adore" party.
Have a great day!
Darlene
I think it is lovely too!!
hi
i added you to my bloglist..happy easter
I am sorry that I missed Tracy's Easter table! At least she has wonderful picsto drool over:)
You are killin' me! It looks perfect and I love the words you used. I am coveting those red button cards!! That's "all" she found she says. Stinker! Love, Miss Texas
Oh Lori,
This is just amazing! I love how it turned out, you did good! Pinkie
Lori,
YOU GO GIRL. I LOVE IT. Before I read the rest of the post I was going to say, DON'T THROW IT AWAY!! send it to me, I'll do something with it. Never throw anything that cute away you silly. Look at the awesome creation you made with it. It's so darn pretty.
Just love it!
xo Cath
So talented you are :) You did a wonderful job with your make-over. So sorry I missed the Spring Tables. I will have to go over now and have a look at all the wonderful displays.
~ Karen
OH MY!!! It's fabulous!! I almost bought that heart a couple years ago or whenever they had those at Michael's! I liked it, but didn't love it. If I had had any thought that I could make something this charming out of it I would have snatched one up!! Love it!! You always create the prettiest treasures, Lori!!!
Michelle
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