"I Can Make That Myself"

If you're a crafter like me, perhaps you think like I do.

When I'm shopping and see something I want, I look at the price and say to myself, "I can make that myself for a lot less".

Then I purchase the materials to make the item and never get around to actually making it.

Well, I finally did.

I made ruffles. Ruffled pillows and ruffled sheets.

The one on top is a thrifted find and is made of cotton and is embroidered in the corner.

I made the white linen ones.

There are two with ruffles around the edges and one with ruffles covering the entire front of the pillow.

I also made two for my chairs.

They are beige with blue flowers.

I added a big ruffle to the top of the sheet too.

I repurposed a tattered old tablecloth to make these lavender sachets to hang from the bed post.

You can never have too many pillows or lavender sachets.

I think it's time for me to nap now.

See ya soon.

Karen

A Shabby Corner

Over the years I've changed the look of my home many times.

I find the shabby look to be the most comforting and cozy.

I especially love white with a little color here and there.

This is a corner in my bedroom.

It's a little space where I keep pajamas, hankies I've collected, and lavender sachets.

These are some sachets that I made last night.

Some blingy jewelry that I've been collecting.

I love the softness of shabby decor.

I think pillows with ruffles will be my next DIY project.

See ya soon.

Karen



Shabby Chic Candle Platform

I've always wanted to do something crafty and shabby chic with some old architectural pieces.

I picked up the base from an old pillar at the local junk store a few weeks ago (I wanted the actual pillar, but the price was way out of my range) and here is what I made.

It was a dirty, old square block of wood to begin with.

I sanded it to get off all the dirt and loose paint chips.

After it was sanded, I glued some old, wooden drawer pulls to the bottom for legs.

Next, I painted the entire thing white.

This morning, after the paint was dry, I sanded it some more, to give it a distressed look.

I placed mercury glass votives and 3 sizes of pillar candles on top.

It is now a center piece for my kitchen.

I had a lot of fun working on this project.

I think I'll be doing more projects like this one in the future.

If you like collecting antique curiosities or vintage treasures, you might find something you like in my Etsy shop.

I've been adding lots of pretty and primitive pieces.

Everything from shabby chic to country farmhouse.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Your visits mean the world to me!

Hugs!

Karen

Free Give Away-Vintage Cup & Saucer

Tea on Tuesday...After all the shopping, cleaning, baking, cooking, and wrapping presents is over, wouldn't you love to sit down, put your feet up and have a cup of tea?

I'm giving away this lovely antique cup and saucer, so you can do just that very thing.

I'll be sure to include a couple of my favorite tea bags for you to enjoy as well.

Just leave a comment after this post and I will pick a winner right after Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by!

There are some pretty antique and vintage items for sale in my Etsy shop. If you're interested in looking, go to http://www.reconsidered.etsy.com/.

Frilly Friday

I love the blogs that dedicate something special for each day of the week. I wait in anticipation for their beautiful images and creative ideas to spark my own creativity. I am greatful that these generous, talented women are willing to share the beauty of their worlds with me and I would like to think that I might be able to do the same for them. That being said... I am calling today "Frilly Friday". Here is a beautiful, lacey, envelope style pouch that was a gift from a dear friend many years ago. It's all satin and lace, and has faded a bit over the years, but still remains just as lovely. I found this old, white pillowcase with hand crocheted, lace edging that belonged to my grandmother. Such a treasure to find after all these years of being hidden away in a box. It brings back delightful memories of times spent with Grandma Anna.