Thursday, September 16, 2010
Artsy Cuffs and Photo Play
My thrifty trip home was lovely...
...yesterday was one of those perfect days to be on the road...
...beautiful clear skies...no traffic....no time table.
I did manage to find a few little things but have not had time to photograph them as when I got home...
...there were dishes to wash, laundry to do, beds to change and...
...the cat box.
And then dinner.
Sigh. You know the drill all too well!
In any case, remember these 3 tin kitchen cutters that I found this summer?
They fit on my wrist like bangels...
OOOoooo.....
My idea is to make them into funky artsy cuffs....
...and wear them to Silver Bella!
Here's my start...
It looks like a little crown...doesn't it?
OK, stop laughing at me.
I'm determined to create something spectacular out of my kitchenware.
Meanwhile, I updated my Picasa software and now have the capability of using Picnik to alter my photos.
The above is my very first altered photo.
I have no idea what I am doing but oh my goodness...the possibilities!
Uh oh....
...now I will never get anything done around here!
Well, the boys finally got somewhat of a supper last night and their shirts ironed.
Starla is happy with clean kitty litter.
Things are getting back to normal.
:)
I can see a cuff, in that crown already!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Your photos are lovely....Kathy
ReplyDeleteit sure ain't easy juggling work, chores and family and friends and animals! interesting cuffs and happy photo manipulating...
ReplyDeleteYou always have the coolest ideas. Love this one!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Laura, clever! Sparkly and yes, just right for Silver Bella!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Diane
Love your little crown! Inspiration, love it!!!
ReplyDelete~Debra
Capers of the vintage vixens
Laura-I love your idea! It looks great. Also I'm impressed by your picture. I have picassa and picnic, but still haven't figured out too much. I've played a little, but you are right-more to take up time that I don't have right now!
ReplyDeletegail
...oooohhhhhhhaaaahhhhhhh!! I adore your wrist crown!! Look out, as it may just be the big hit at silver bella ~ and then even more creative souls will be at your fingertips!LOL!!!
ReplyDeletexo, Rosemary
I think it looks just like a crown...how cool it is for you to share it with us. I love your blog. It is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOx
I like your cuff idea! I enjoy making jewelry out of items originally intended for much different uses!
ReplyDeletePicnik is great, isn't it? I've had a lot of fun on there!
Laura,
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea about the cuffs. The lace is beautiful. Back to cleaning, Ta-Ta.
yvonne
repurposing just gets in the blood!! lol!
ReplyDeleteOh, Laura, you clever girl!! What a great idea...I love bracelets and old kitchen things. I could see myself wearing something like that...show us more when you get them, OK?
ReplyDeleteAnnette
jolie la couronne bonne idée de toute façon tu es la REINE des BLOGS !!!!!plein de bisous doux à +
ReplyDeleteOh how adorable! GREAT IDEA!!! You probably just started a huge fad that will sweep blog world! Better get yours on Etsy first!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Doni
Hi Laura,
ReplyDeleteFinally able to catch up with your doings-after time at the lake with my old fashioned computer dial up connection.
I love your cuffs, and your image experimenting.
You go girl!
Love,
Marjorie
Ahhh, so nice to hear someone else trying to juggle everything. It gets pretty crazy at times, doesn't it???
ReplyDeleteLOVE the altered photo through picnik. Now where to find the time to set it up.....
xo
lynn
Dear Laura,
ReplyDeleteI love your photo!
Big Hugs, Yvonne
I think turning those cutters into cuffs is such an inspired idea. You will be the bell of the ball at Silver Bella.
ReplyDeleteJane
Please don't be to 'normal' - I like you just the way you are! These photos are wonderful as is your artsy cuff idea - I think it looks very regal. I hope your parents had a good trip back, how lucky you were to be able to spend some quality time with them. So looking forward to seeing all your other finds on your trip back. Hugs
ReplyDeleteCiao Laura! What a nice idea and what nice pictures you made!!!! I'm curious about your last finds...hope to see them soon!
ReplyDeleteIt's raining today..I'm afraid I won't be able to go to the beach this week end!
Wish you a nice one!
Hugs
Vale
What a brilliant idea for funky bracelets! Now why do things like that not occur to me, sigh.
ReplyDeleteOoohhh my godness, I love so much your little crown!!! Such a great idea!!! Tank you for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day my friend
I've been on a cuff kick too. I had a Bella party and gave them out as favors. Love your "crown" and look forward to seeing you wear it in Omaha!
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