frame transformation

with Unique LA about a month away, i have been busy making new work but also gathering items for Unicorn Crafts' table display.

i didn't want to break the bank on the decor alone, so i figured i'd try my luck at the Salvation Army and goodwill to maybe upcycle some items to my liking.

i found some oval frames at the Salvation Army for $3.75 for the pair and they were just what i was looking for (minus the needle point and frame color).  i thought it to be an easy enough make-over, so i purchased them. i stopped by the hardware store to get a sample jar of paint called "mermaid's song." since i love mermaids, i took that as a sign to use that shade of paint.

i knew that i would use these frames for an earring stand so i needed to get some fabric that would go with the theme and i sure found some swell stuff at joann on sale!

 

with all my supplies in hand i went to work priming and painting the frame and replacing the fabric. i am super happy with the color choice and the final product. super easy and it think it's going to look great on my table at Unique LA.

gear shift

so i took a break from the craft to get back into painting. (when i say "break", i mean only 50% of my time is spent making jewelry for the next few days instead of 95% of my time).

i have been missing the bay area so i am paying hommage in a sense with this new work. there is more to it that just what you see but you will have to wait til it's done...

here is a sneak peek.

a few hours later

Etsy: Toast Time!

i wasn't kidding when i said i spent all weekend making jewelry for unicorn crafts!

i ordered a mold from a fellow etsy seller and went to town! again working with polymer clay i was able to make some adorable little toast friends (and give them some adorable toast friends too!).

Fin

I finally finished the desk that I bought off of craigslist and fixed up.

Let me know what you think.

El to the Aye

I found myself back in Los Angeles due to some personal reasons. I am making the best out of this temporary move home by taking on some projects. One big one is to completely redecorate my room. I started by stalking craigslist for some new furniture. I found the IKEA cabinet in yellow, that I have been wanting for about a year now for super cheap and this great adorable desk.

It was a nice green color but the paint was chipping and there were some bumps and bruises that needed mending. I sanded all the imperfections and picked up this great color called Coral Bliss from the hardware store.

I am not done yet but here is what I started with. I wish I took a photo before I primed but oh well.







I am just about done painting and will post the completed desk then.