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Sunday, January 2, 2011

deck the walls with sheets of music



yes, i too have jumped on the sheet music bandwagon.  please forgive me for burdening you with a few more wreaths.  having come across a mother-load of vintage music books from mr. 1829's grandma, i had to do something with them.  they really do make great gifts for the musically inclined and an awesome neutral wall decor.

while i was laid up recently with a lower back issue, i rolled sheets of vintage music and glued away.  when i had about 50 or so, i started glueing them to piece of cardboard.  the round cardboard inserts from frozen pizza's are perfect & lightweight, or so i found on the second wreath.  and if you want a small wreath, use smaller music books or cut the pages in half...my first attempt was much larger than i had planned but i love it anyway.

the second attempt was for a gift and i used smaller sheets of music and two rows of cones.  i found that simple white glue worked best for holding the cones together as well as attaching to cardboard and each other.  the back of the cardboard ring was covered with burlap to give it a finished look along with a miniature piece of sheet music and a personalized message for our friends.
the words are fitting for the friendship we share
i won't bore you anymore with wordy descriptions...i will let the pictures do the talking.
love the notes penciled on the pages
  
2nd attempt with opening in center

back view

Monday, December 27, 2010

Saturday, December 11, 2010

busy reasons

life has been so very busy and here are some very good reasons why:

my parents
dad has been in and out of hospital since mid september but is now doing much better...mom is the caregiver and is getting worn out.  we are trying to do what we can to give them the help they need at this time. 

a new puppy
she's a rescue that came complete with fleas...and we are finally at the end of that mess but still working on the housetraining.  she's a sweetheart and her name is laci.

new "old" flooring in bathroom
bathroom renovation is still ongoing but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  i am really hoping we'll be done in the next few weeks..at least with a working toilet and sink.  it's a good thing we have another full bathroom.

how to repurpose lathe 
projects galore and many more waiting in line.


1950's Harlequin Round Covered Vegetable Bowl
SOLD!
 setting up my etsy shop amidst the chaos and selling my first item..woo hoo!

i sure do miss posting and have been working on a few behind the scenes.  i do visit blogs when i can just to keep inspired.  i miss you all...and hope to be back in the saddle soon.

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