Wednesday, June 1, 2011

On the project table...

Hello, friends! How are you? I have all kinds of little projects on the table today. I've been working on some thank you's for generous friends who have surprised me this year with a little something in my mailbox.  I'm finishing up and packaging up a few little treats and handmade items today.

I love making these little bud vases.  This one is headed to a "primitive" friend along with some homemade cards for her to use throughout the year. So easy to make with vintage bottles OR find some in the $1 section at Michaels.
And here is how my little assemblage angels come together. I start out with a broken china plate and just start adding hardware and found objects.  This one has a long way to go. I usually leave these on the project table and go back to it several times interchanging parts and trying new things.  I do like the vintage black book cover for the background and her sweet face. She will get layers of paper and lace too on her china dress. It is always fun to make these.  I'll keep you posted on the progress.  I have a finished one to share with you too this week. So what's on your project table?  I'd love to hear! xoxo

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29 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    your projects are all fantastic.........I looked at michaels but didn't find any lillte bottles

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  2. fairyrocksJune 1, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Hello Vicki, Love that you don't mind getting inky fingers.
    Keep smiling and creating

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  3. TheCrankyCrowJune 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Oh, Vicki - you never cease to wow me....I'm really loving those little bud vases and those rooster tags. Very sweet!! And, every time I see one of your posts, I'm remembering those too cute little nests you do on spools. One of these days I'm gonna try. Really! My project table?? Well, I'm mostly doing hooking and punching these days - my hooking projects take forever, so they're on the "table" (frame) for a long, long, time. When I lose my inspiration there, I usually stick in a quick punch project....I'm feeling a 4th of July one coming on soon! :o) Always fun to see "what you're up to!" Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  4. KathleenJune 1, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    What a great group of projects! I can't wait to make the bud vase. Thanks :)

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  5. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 1, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    There is those Oviedo roosters! Cute tags and bottles, I don't think I have ever seen little bottles at the crafts stores?

    Carol

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  6. Blondie's JournalJune 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    The little angel is darling! When I used to make cards, I would leave them out forever, tinkering with and adding more and more. I never knew when to stop!! lol! I love what you are doing with the bottles, too!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. DebbiedoosJune 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Those are so cute! What lovely thank you's they are. I may have to send you something so I get one LOL!!~:)

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  8. JaneJune 1, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Cute projects! I really like the angel assemblage. It looks wonderful on the old book cover.
    I would let you know what's on my work table but I can't see my work table under all the stuff!!
    Jane

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  9. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    As usual, love all your creations, especially the angel! Tiff

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  10. Vintage Market PlaceJune 1, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    sounds like you are having lots of fun creating
    Amy

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  11. LaJune 1, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love visiting you to see what beautiful things you have made.

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  12. TammyJune 1, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    love those little bottles!! I have a booth space FULL of old bottles...these are sweet!
    BTW thanks for your helpful comment on my blog about the blogger problems...they seem to be fixed now but who knows about tomorrow??
    Have a great day!
    Tammy
    Junk Wild

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  13. Michelle~Sugar House CreationsJune 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    That is an adorable bud vase! You are so creative. I'm trying hard to look at things in a new way, to see what I can transform it into. You have a great eye for that!

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  14. TriciaJune 1, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    What cute projects! You're so full of creativity Vicki :)

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  15. GARAGE SALE GALJune 1, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Sweet and nice of you! The little bottle is a fun idea.
    deb

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  16. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJune 1, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I love all your projects, Vicki, especially your whimsical little angel!

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  17. Robin at The Primitive HutchJune 1, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    As always your projects are wonderful!
    I'm loving the rooster tags!
    I have lots of doll parts, wooden signs and a pile of things to cut and stuff. That's just on one table. Do you really want to know what's on the other tables? LoL
    Happy Creating!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  18. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    These are so lovely!! I adore the angel and the small gifts!!! As always, beautiful work!

    Hugs,

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  19. Musings from Kim K.June 2, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I always enjoy your projects. I have a collection of vintage bottles that are begging for makeovers. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. ValJune 2, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Such beautiful treasures!!!!!

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  21. AnaJune 2, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Great projects Vicki. Love the sweet little angel. So many beautiful details. I too have a couple projects on the table...Some involving sewing, some involving paint and all involving fun :-) I love to craft! Can't wait to see what else you will be creating.

    By the way...My follower gadget is up and running again...So many problems with Blogger in the last couple of weeks...It's crazy :-) Well at least now I can post comments again. Have a wonderful day.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  22. DortheJune 2, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Hi Vicki,- I love your china angel project, -and the bottle looks so sweet, in this "small size" --
    and my worktable--- little angels are there :)
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  23. KimJune 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    love the projects your working on! I actually completed one myself today I slightly embellished a vintage rug beater that I got from Deland and put old black and white pics of my Dad & Grandmother onto, it looks really cute, its hanging up in my dinning room! I also hit HT today and got a couple of things!! :)

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  24. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJune 4, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    LOVE what you're doing with the book -- I have a stack of 'distressed' books sitting, looking forlorn, waiting for the next step . . . may have to copy your idea! Also struggling to come up with a kids' craft for a contest I'm in and finishing up some cards to send out to a friend . . . and that's just the tip of the iceberg . . . so many projects, so little time!

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  25. EllaJune 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I love all of the wonderful items you are making.
    So much sentiment in these gifts~ xXx

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  26. Cindy AdkinsJune 5, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Vicki,
    Oh my gosh, everything is gorgeous! And I can't believe I made a tag out of ticking with burlap this week--Oh girl, we think alike!! I hope you're doing great and have had a great weekend.

    I was at an antique mall on Friday and thought of you because there was a man there who had the most gorgeous vintage roosters...They probably stood 3 feet high! I thought, "Vicki would LOVE these!"

    XO
    Cin

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  27. Lynn StevensJune 6, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    What darling little gifts, That angel is just so precious! lucky gals!
    hugs Lynn

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  28. UnknownNovember 4, 2019 at 10:54 AM

    Got here via Graphics Fairy membership, thanks for the inspiration!
    Leslie
    Le Claire, IA

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