Sunday, April 11, 2010

It's Silver Sunday Time!!!

For this Silver Sunday post I decided to show the close ups of the silver pincushions that came together this week. This first one is a silver plated sugar bowl and the material I used is a ticking material that I just love, it's not old but it has a historical feel to it. (oh yeah, kinda like me!) in the center is a vintage mother of pearl with silver button.
This next one is made with a pewter candlestick and material that I handstamped. I added a rosette with the same material without the words and then added a vintage jewel.

I love keeping some of my vintage earrings, bling, all of the shiny stuff nearby when I work because I could add it to everything! I have a serious shiny stuff obsession! I think the combination of the dull pewter with the natural material gives it a more prim look and then the mix of the jewel changes it up a little.


This is one of the petite pincushions I made, usisng handstamped material again only this time in a lighter color. I handstamped the rosette this time and for a little color added a aqua button.



It's all stuffed into a vintage jello mold (should've taken a pic of the bottom where it says Jello)
The sun finally returned yesterday so I could get a few pics taken. Today looks to be even better, the sun is already streaming through the window in front of my worktable so lucky me! After church I think I will plop down there in my cozy chair and let the creative force take over again!






I found a better solution for the pics for the test tubes... the vintage stamp holder that was hiding behind some supplies on the dresser. Maybe time to organize again!




I really need to put corks on my shopping list (and then remember to take it with me) so I can finish these up. Here's the close up of the one with the vintage religious medal on it, there are so many directions you can go with these...




Here is a glass coaster with a silver rim full of buttons ready to be used to pretty something up... After I have some creating fun today I will be adding all of these goodies to theinoriginals and then I need to take pics of the vintage goodies for theoldwhitehouse... so take a peek and see if there is something you just can't live without ;)
Happy Sunday! Thanks for stopping by, Theresa xoxo















15 comments:

  1. Everything looks so pretty! I would love to plop down with you and craft all day. I need a crafty buddy. Me and my sister used to scrapbook every Friday night, but then she changed jobs. I need to get back into doing something like that again. Maybe just one day a week with no cleaning for just crafting.

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  2. Beautiful collection...my favorite is the first sugar bowl/pin cushion...so pretty.

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  3. great use for the stamp holder!
    I know don't you hate getting to the store and saying Now what did I need?? Then walk around and pickup things that you didn't need and still get home and go aww man I forgot...
    Amy

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  4. Those are great pin cussions thanks for sharing..Julian

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  5. Oh Theresa sweetie...
    I love this post. My goodness have you ever been busy with the pinkeeps. I love them. I looked in your Etsy shop but did not see any posted. They are so cute. I hope you add some to your Etsy. Love the use of the rubber stamp holder, now that is to darn cute. Love it.

    Those test tubes are a wonderful use to store buttons. I would have never thought of that idea. How wonderful it is. I thank you for sharing with me.

    Hope you have a beautiful Sunday sweetie. Country hugs...Sherry

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  6. I am sure lovin your pin cushions, so pretty. You are so creative!
    I also like how you used the old rubber stamp holder for the glass tubes. You have given me an idea!!!!(lightbulb)!!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  7. I just love your pincushions! I have been dying to do that with a pile of silver sugar bowls I have.....(I think it's #8574 on my creative to do list) but now, you've inspired me to get my butt moving!
    Thanks for coming to the party.....see you next month!
    {{gypsy hugs}}
    Beth

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  8. Those pin cushions are just so cool! They all turned out so different & so cute! That first one is my favorite! So cute ...oh hubby needs me I wasn't done but I better go quick! Bye Theresa!

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  9. oh wow that first pin cushion I absolutely love it! I just sold some old silver plate out of my ebay store and wish I hadnt now as I want to make one too. The fabric suits it perfectly you clever thing!! :0)
    alicia

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  10. Oh wow, you are so talented! These pin cushions are exquisite. I just love the vintage look you have created with your silverware.

    Thank you so much for visiting today. I look forward to coming back soon to see what other goodies you have created.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  11. You have inspired me to make a pincushion with an old cup and saucer I have. I think it will be fun. I especially love your last pic of the old buttons, an obsession of mine. Hope that you have a chance to stop by and say hi. Thanks.

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  12. Hi Theresa,
    Okay, so loving everything you did. The pincushions, the hand stamped fabric, the buttons, and the test tubes??? I know I have some in my Halloween decorations, and I know I risk my life asking hubby to get the boxes down from the garage attic. But on my, I really need to get my hands on some of those! So beautiful. And I adore the way you showed them off in the stamp holder. So sweet!

    Won't you pretty please move to right across the street from me? I will help you pack, and move! And I promise, I am not a creeper... (Even if my kids tell me that all the time... No way! I will give you fresh chicken eggs to entice you!)

    And as for the chandelier? It's totally not Lib's style thank goodness. And I acted way too fast for my other sister, thank goodness...

    Have a wonderful week. So wishing the sun was shining here!
    Kate

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  13. So cute! Wonderful pin cushions.

    Rebecca

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  14. Your pin cushions are adorable! I've been looking through the archives for other projects you have done. I have to say you are one very creative and talented lady.

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Thank you so much for visiting me here at The Old White House, your comments make my day! ~ Theresa xoxo