Tiara time is ending, it was a fun break from reality making such a frivolous piece of fluff. I loved working on it, and hope my swapper friend, Barb, http://www.123lavenderlollipoplane.blogspot.com/ enjoys wearing it!
I have been looking at the flickr site http://www.flickr.com/groups/400122@N23/ to check out the tiaras as they are finished, and man, what a sparkling group! I just wish we were all having a party and wearing them together.
Funny how my design morphed as I made the piece. I had gathered up a basket of things I liked to use, and as I crafted it, I switched plans often. I knew for sure that I needed to use lavender as a color because of Barb's email address: lavender lollipop lane. Besides that, it just kind of came together as I glued things on.
I always work that way, I never sketch or plan. I have walked up to a blank 60 foot wall at a hotel and just started painting a mural, figuring it out as I went along.
Today started with garage sailing. Junker Jo had her annual spring sale and I was right there in the middle of it, watching the chaos as everyone grabbed tags off things and wildly picked out treasures. I don't believe in fighting over junk, but it can be fun to watch other people go for it!
I got these plastic plant tags, I can see possibilities with scrap booking or collage with these. I got a giant box full. If anyone wants a dozen for a dollar (includes postage), let me know and I'll pop some in an envelope for you.
I got some sparkling old jewels too for $10. These cameos will be wonderful to remake into a necklace and earrings with some old crystals!
This chandelier has no wiring, and I could fix it, but I like it as it is for my garden. I can stick a candle in it when we are eating dinner on the patio. It was only $5 and the drops are plastic, not glass, but are ideal for garden decor.
I also got an old typewriter ($6), a pressed glass compote with a lid ($2), a box of vintage Christmas ornaments ($1), a mini wooden toy vanity/jewel box ($2), and was sorry to miss out on an old trunk that would have made a great toy box for Sugarwings after I painted it. It was $20 and I was feeling too cheap. I am kicking my self now, should have gotten it.
After garage sailing, Sugarwings and I played in the sprinkler.
My little fairy grandbaby wasn't over to visit for very long, so I was able to get some painting done. I'd bought a big bagful of wooden outlet and switch cover for only $5 at a Goodwill.
I primed and painted them all white, then added roses to these 3. I think I will list them on Ebay unless someone wants any for $6 each? I'd say $3 for postage, though. There are also plain ones yet, if anyone would like a custom paint job on one.
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What a wonderful Tiara. You did a great job Karla. I'm sure yur swap partner is going to love it. Love all your findings too, I especially love the cameos. I love cameos.
Take care!!
Sonia
Posted by: Sonia | June 15, 2007 at 11:24 PM
WhooWee!
You pack alot into one post. LOL I love your tiara and the model is perfect.
"was sorry to miss out on an old trunk that would have made a great toy box for Sugarwings after I painted it. It was $20 and I was feeling too cheap."
Isn't it funny how cheap we get when we're hardly paying anything for the value of what we're getting? Makes me realize the "relativity" of money.
I was at the thrift store, last week, and bought a glass and silver tea pot on a silver stand. The pot swings to pour out the tea and there is a spot for a votive underneath to keep the pot warm. It is heavy silver plate. I got it for the grand total of $3.49. There was another one that was stationary for the same price, but I didn't get it because I already had a similar one.
Later, I wondered, "what were you thinking, for that price, you could have given it away."
As usual, Sugarwings is a doll!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine | June 16, 2007 at 12:06 AM
I just stumbled across your blog. I am also a garage sale fan! It's fun to look at your garage sale treasures.
Posted by: Chrissy | June 16, 2007 at 07:09 PM
oh oh...you shouldn't get me going on rummage findings...i could go on and on and on...i am known as the RUMMAGE QUEEN in these parts...people send me their wants and desires and i keep a running journal in my purse, no wonder my purse weighs 75 lbs, as i always find what i want...just always in the right place! this last week i found a 5 yard piece of vintage barkcloth with beautiful roses on...$5.00....and a whole box of junk rhinestoe jewelry huge box...that beamed in the sunlight...couldn't figure out what was in this shut box til i opened it up then had to ask how much..i don't think anyone bothered to open it...and when the lady said 50 CENTS...I CLUTCHED IT TO ME AND TOSSED HER THE 50 CENTS AND SCURRIED TO THE CAR TO BURY MY TREASURE...then went back...for more...well i could go on and on...BIG HUGZ
Posted by: Barbara Burkard | June 18, 2007 at 07:16 AM