Tuesday, February 1, 2011

blame it on the glue...

I was in the mood for a little assemblage work.  I find it very freeing, Hannah says I channeled my inner Sid! (the kid from Toy Story who dismantelled and destroyed toys)  I think I kinda freaked her out a little :)  but I am of the thought that it's good to keep your kids wondering...

I had a broken frozen charlotte body and so I put a birds head on it (cmon you know you would do the same thing!)  dolled him up with an old monopoly hat and little scrap of wool scarf and bingo button.  But I didn't stop there people...

He is sitting in a rhinestone bedazzled vintage finial nest full of glittered music paper.  This was easy peasy, I ran the paper through the shredder and then I poured some modpodge into my hand (think hand cream)  and then crumpled it all up and placed the ball, now formed into a nest, on a piece of paper and sprinkled it with silver glass glitter.
but it didn't stop there...


The nest is "perched" (sorry couldn't resist)  on a piece of a chippy rusty light fixture with the name Junk Bird stamped on some seam binding and glued to old ledger paper.

Add an old store price tag and waalaah!  So you see why Hannah was a little concerned ;)

O.k. truth be told, this one wasn't the one that  frightened her...

This one was!  I ask you... what's a girl to do (after using strong whiffy glue all day)  with a lone broken doll head?  How many times have you wished that you could fly like a bird?

Once I started playing with the rusty crusty goodness that has taken over the my workspace, well I just couldn't stop myself...  (really, we had pancakes for dinner)

besides her fabulous salt shaker hat she is bejeweled from front to back!

So there you have it... glue fumes, rusty treasures piling up, broken dolls and birds just laying around. do you agree with Hannah or are you flying over to the creative paradise with me?  ;O

Hope to see you soon!  Today I will be cleaning up my mess, stocking up for the big storm and maybe I'll treat them to soup instead of pancakes!

I'm going to go out on a limb here and link up to Suzan's Project Genesis.  One of my main contributions to our planet is saving things from our landfills.  What better way than to turn it into art!  It is a wonderful project that Suzan has created... one drop of water in the well at a time will fill the well.

I am also linking up to Tutorial Tuesday, White Wednesday and Link Love

On a side note... on Sunday when I visited Hope Studios for her Sunday Funny, I may have taken the video too seriously!  If you didn't see it, you really should, it is a great laugh!!!


Thanks  for stopping by!  Theresa xoxo

35 comments:

  1. Good Morning Theresa Sweetie...
    Oh what a gorgeous share. I love what you did with the little bird, and how sweet he looks with his little Monopoly hat. I love it. His perch is absolutely delightful.

    Now the dolly, oh how cute is she. I love her on the bird body. Quite interesting. Love her salt shaker hat and her jewels are exquisite. Love the addition of the key to. So cute.

    I don't see Sid at all in these creations. You put them back together nicely, actually he was always busy blowing toys up.

    I love it sweet friend. You have given me an insite to broken things. No more tossing them out.

    Have a beautiful day sweetie. Many country hugs, Sherry

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  2. i love the bird. i have had a doll head for some time now and this has given me some inspiration to get to work!

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  3. your home must be FILLED with wonder and whimsy!!

    happy week dear friend

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  4. Oh my...Oh my...I love the bird girl...you are way too creative...I am visiting your Etsy right after this blog. Please visit my new blog at thecrankyqueen.blogspot.com. Follow and leave a comment so I wont be "so cranky!" tiff

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  5. Well, they look like they're ready for The Mad Hatter's Tea Party! Cool and cute!
    XO Diane

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  6. Poor Hannah! I like them though. You should channel your inner Sid more often. They are really cute. Love the pancake dinner! And the oreo cookie comment too! I loved it!

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  7. How talented! I love it when people share crafts for us uncrafty folks!
    Liz
    http://mylovelylittlelulu.blogspot.com/

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  8. Hi, This is my first "visit" to your blog. Love your creativity and imagination!!!
    Barb in Texas

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  9. Honestly, I'm with Hannah! I think you're bonkers! HA! Just kidding! I can see that you have been having lots of fun. I bet those fumes made it all the merrier! :) Did the kids get a snow day? I know some parts of Illinois did. And some states were just telling everyone to stay home. Sending warm wishes your way. Take care! Tammy

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  10. how very..very creative ! wow...love it all! way cool mon amie..way cool!! :)

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  11. ...hey, anything odd and I'm there!!
    Sooooo, where's the oddness ~ LOL!!
    Love your whimsy pieces!!

    xo, Rosemary

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  12. Wow this is so cool. What a great idea and it turned out so cute. I really like your blog.

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  13. They are too cute! And so creative. They brought to me a smile and chuckle. Love 'em!

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  14. This is all so whimsical and imaginative. Very cool!

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  15. Oh Too Cute Theresa, I love your junk creations, I can't seem to throw out broken things either, lol! We have a store out here and it's a ruff kind of an Antique store but McCade calls it "The Junk Store" and when ever we go he finds broken junk and the guy who owns the store always lets him keep it, so McCade has a "Treasure Box" that I raid sometimes so I can totally relate to your wanting to keep things out of the landfills. I also want to see your kissing ball when you make it, I like your idea of using the crepe paper flowers for it, I may have to try that also! Oh yeah and love your ribbons, so pretty, I must have missed that post!
    ((Hugs)) Theresa

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  16. Love it! I'll tell you what I really love...reaching that time of your life when you feel free to be your wacky self and others can take it or leave it...whatever!!

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  17. Such fun! I love the bird!
    Have a Wonderful day.

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  18. Ha ha. love them! Geez now I need to go back and scour the garbage bin...I mean look for my scraps in my sewing room!!!! You are awesome!!!
    Hugs,
    Mags
    xx

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  19. I think what you've created here is fantastic! Creativity shows great intelligence, you know. And I think you are helping to keep things out of landfills with these projects.
    Brenda

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  20. love them both..but the little birdie could sit in my studio any day !~! absolutely love him !

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  21. I think they are fabulous! Soooo artsy! Thanks for sharing on White Wednesday!

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  22. Not scary at all just too clever. I like the way your mind works.

    and hey pancakes are hubbys favorite dinner except lately he eats them everyday for breakfast ....and doesn't get fat! rrrr

    xx
    c

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  23. I love these!!! What better way to be green, use things that would end up in a landfill and create beautiful art!! Nothing is better than working with rusty, crusty goodness!! You are one creative woman.
    I'm also loving what you did with the ribbons in your last post. Those are very cool.
    Jane

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  24. That was one creative day, there was so many great ideas I had to rad it twice, salt shaker hats, paper shred crumpled with modge podge and covered in glitter......It sounds like a messy day also. Works of art!

    Carol

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  25. Okay...those totally made me smile Theresa! I can't believe all that creativity in that head of yours! I wonder how long before Hannah will be making stuff like that :) LOVE the salt shaker hat! & the little doll face is so sweet!

    Don't tell my family about the pancakes are not the best dinner thing...they aren't on to that yet :)

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  26. OH I love these, Theresa! Pure whimsy and fun! Very creative!!

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  27. I just want you to know I LOVE your header picture.
    I would name it Once Upon A Time There Was A Family

    It makes me home sick for my vintage family who once was.
    I think as we grow older we miss our child hood and our child hood family (I do)

    Janice

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  28. We are cut from the same mold! I have a paper clay bird with a frozen Charlotte head. My daughter refers to it as the "creepy bird." She hates it! lol I love assemblage and these are terrific!! Thanks for sharing.

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  29. HAAAA!!! Hannah will grow in to the glue fume phase... give her time! THOSE ARE FANTASTIC!!! You make me want to go take heads off of dolls and send them to you. Seriously. LOL

    I LOVE the second one... she has wings... every girl needs wings!!!

    ;-) robelyn

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  30. Just stopping back by to say Hi and to wish you a wonderful Valentine's weekend!!
    Jane

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  31. Theresa I LOVE how your brain works!!! This is pure genuis my friend. What an imagination you have. Even Hannah must adore these.
    sending big hugs...

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