Weekend Update

This weekend was really productive. I know, I know - it's a weekend! But when you do what you love....well, it just doesn't seem like work. We did take time to enjoy the sunbreaks and warmer weather, though. Meanwhile, I gathered up all of my supplies for seven products that I will be creating multiples of to sell at Farm Chicks - so now I can kick into total 'production mode' this week and get things completed.

One of the products I am making requires a display piece, so I came up with Miss Priss above. I was watching "Oklahoma" while I created her, so now everytime I look at her I start hearing Rodgers & Hammerstein songs in my head!

I had fun turning a two dollar styro head into a vintage-look mannequin. Lots of old book pages & sheet music cover her, vintage crepe paper forms her ruffles, and some 'paper lace' trim is a great finishing touch. The paper on her mouth is cut in the shape of lips, and says 'Vocal Music'...not sure if I'll keep that or not. She may or may not get softly rouged cheeks and some glitter, as well. We'll see!

Then, since she needed a bit of height, I mounted her up on a pedestal. I made it from a funky wire 'thing' (I think it's a plant pot holder, but I'm not sure!) that has absolutely perfectly rusted, aged white paint. An orphaned candlestick fit right into the bottom ring, and I glued more vintage crepe paper ruffle & 'paper lace' trim on there, too. Three heavy vintage glass crystals add some sparkle to finish it off.

I think she's perfect for displaying the very special crowns & tiaras I am creating! Yep, I'm replicating my 'famous' Tumbleweed Cotillion Tiara, just for you. (I'll have two sizes, but limited quantities, so if you want one, be at Farm Chicks early on Saturday!)


We went out and did a bit of thrifting this weekend, too. A few tables & chairs, some lighing, three HUGE vintage chalkboards on rolling stands, a large cabinet, and a bunch of small stuff was the result. When I piled the small stuff on the table, it became a perfect little still life that expresses the palette we have chosen for our theme for Farm Chicks...and I am just in love with it. OK, no more sneak peeks or hints - a girl has to have some secrets! ;0)