Creating Stuff...Again

I made this book mark by first doing a rubbing of the mockingjay pin from the front cover (see below)  then I placed the rubbing on top of a paint color card (free by the paint counter) that was color cordinated with the book and traced the mockingjay so that it indented the paint card.  Then I was able to to draw the picture on the card with a smooth writing black ink pen.  I wrote Catching Fire at the top.  I And where the card had writing at the top (name of paint color) I used a hole punch to put punches at the top (which remind me of shotgun holes)  I then used a color coordinated thin ribbon and tied at the middle.  The back also had writing (eg paint types, etc) so I glued another card in a matching color, red in this case to the back.  And since this was a gift to to someone I put their name on the back. 

I actually found this wire in my husband tool box, but you can buy jewelry wire by most crafting aisles.  I have used it for many things, including a ring that I posted in an earlier post.  This was so easy and I did it while I watched TV.  I just hand shaped the wire to look like a flower, then wrapped the last of the wire around an object about the size of my finger (I used a fat toothbrush handle)  then I used some needle nose pliers to secure the band around the toothbrush.  It actually fit my ring finger.  I then used some gold metal spray paint but you could be creative and use any color. 

These "dandelions" I made from the same wire.  Simply again I just hand shaped.

This time after I spray painted them I added a bead.  

I had some plain, clear vases that I swirled some acrylic paints around inside.  I used blue, neon green and white to get this effect.  The paint was a little thick so I added drops of water and kept swirling around til mixed and got an effect I liked.  Pour out extra paint.  Then let dry overnight.

This lovely picture is my daughter wearing a necklace I made her for mother's day.  I used the same wire and hand shaped the words,.  The necklace hooks right above the L.  I used needle nose pliers again to make the hoop and hook.  The necklace reads, "Lies Between" and is a favorite band in which her son's daddy is lead singer.  Check the band out at https://www.facebook.com/#!/LiesBetween2012 

My grown children played on this play center, now my grandchildren do.  I always wanted to buy a climbing wall and never did.  So while working with my husband building a shed roof and saw the pieces of scrap 2X4s, I thought they'd make great foot and hand grips for a climbing wall.  We had the scrap plywood, about 5 feet tall.  I spray painted it to weatherproof it because it already had paint on it but I'd preferred to water treat it and leave it natural to match the wood of the play center.   However, it wasn't much off since the wood has weathered gray anyhow. :)   My 16 year old son sanded the pieces so there were no splintered or sharp edges and I spray painted them yellow for contrast and to match the slide.  We then arrange the pieces on the wall, drilled through the wood pieces and screwed tightly in place.  Making sure to sink the heads of the screws.  Pictures of grandboys using it to follow...They liked it.  And it worked great!

I had a big ugly t-shirt. I decided to make it more fitting. I used a no-sew idea.  First make the marks with a piece of chalk, before cutting sleeves and around neck. I then cut a slit up the back and made cross cuts on each side so I could tie them up the middle. If you are not careful tying all the little cross cuts you will have extra material and the shirt will be crooked. This I learned from experience. So this t-shirt was trial and error. :)

The back of the shirt.  I made the ties inside the shirt to hide.

I'm not so sure I liked this idea after I did it.  But I bought some Hammered Spray Paint in Bronze and did up my outlit covers to match backsplash.

This is the hubby's project.  He had a "Badlands" Sticker and took an old license plate and spray painted it also with the bronze hammered paint.  He let dry then added sticker and used a clear coat over the sticker.  He added this to front of his truck.  And if you're near Indiana you need to check out Badlands!  http://www.badlandsoffroad.com/?do=page&id=2

The top of this bathroom cabinet got pretty stained and nasty from hairspray and stuff.  I had left over sheets of backsplash tile that I spray painted and clear coated to match the bathroom.  I just cut it to size and stuck it down (it had peel and stick on back).  I then spread some putty between the cracks for a finished look.  I didn't have white grout but dry wall putty premixed with a little water on your fingers worked pretty good.  Just wipe off the extra putty when done.