Tick Tock, a Folk Art Clock!

This time (let's see....how many times can she say "time" in this post?), it's a clock that actually tells the time (imagine that!)! I guess my junking adventures got me thinking about time in general and I remembered that I had a stash of these great clocks that I planned to paint when I got the time (allright- I'll stop).....so in my ongoing attempt to paint with an altered influence, I came up with this today....and if you REALLY like it, it goes on eBay tonight (should be up by 9pm ESTIME-ok- I'll uncross my fingers...), so take a look:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESC%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190120985762&rd=1&rd=1

Shall we play a game?

Another post about the fantastic junking weekend I had with some girlfriends in Ohio a few weeks back....This is one of my favorite finds- a vintage game set with all of the small wooden pieces included (some of which I don't even know what game they are for but they are kewl!)...As I was lugging this set around the flea (because of course, I found it fairly early in the day), I even had one dealer ask me how much I wanted for it! Never had that happen with the junk I usually purchase....

Here's one side of the board....

And the other...can't decide which I like best -they are both wonderful. Also haven't decided exactly where it's going. My original plan was to hang the table top on the wall, but it also looks really good blocking the black hole that is a summertime fireplace, just the right size. So it may stay right there 'til Fall....

Peeled Paint and Shabby Shutters.......

Got a bee in my bonnet last night....decided I wanted to play with some big (5 3/4" x 3") plain white tags, and here's a novel idea, use some of those pretty inks and stamps I seem to be collecting lately. Isn't it funny how collections sometimes sneak up on you like that? You don't even realize you are collecting until your knee deep in the new object of your affection...

My main toys of choice last night were Tim Holtz's Distress Inks...after a major splurge a few weeks ago and I now have fifteen different shades and I think I love every single one of them! Such pretty colors, not to mention great names like "peeled paint" , "shabby shutters" and "worn lipstick"....what's not to love?

Anyway, I had so much fun playing with these inks and stamps (it was like digging into a brand new box of grown-up crayolas!), that I decided that this is my fun today (too hot and muggy for any outside fun)...planning to make up a few sets and list them on Etsy, so if you like, keep an eye open....

Hope you are having a wonderful first weekend of June!

Until next time,

Steph

Altered Folk Art....

Altered Art, hand painted, altered art, hand painted? Recently, I have been struglling with ways to include my love of painting with my new-found interest, altered art. It seems a good majority of altered items feature vintage photographs, which is a look that I love, it's what drew me to the altered universe (heehee) to begin with.....well that and my friend Kathi Robinaugh- she does the MOST awesome AA! Check out her blog:

http://www.outonawhimstudio.blogspot.com and see what I'm talking about. BUT I want to do BOTH! This special little crow is my first feeble attempt...what do ya think? For a first timer, I'd say it's not TOO shabby...

If you'd like a closer look, he's listed on Ebay this week also:http://tinyurl.com/2e3p6g

Lots of close up pictures and a detailed description when you click that link....

Long Time, No List.....

Finally! Some hand made items on eBay! Just listed this set of basket tie-ons painted on reproduction zinc canning lids. Check 'em out: http://tinyurl.com/2z8hmv




Also finished my Little Pink Houses....they're here: http://tinyurl.com/2gsy3g

Patterns are also available for these two projects. If you don't Ebay, you can contact me directly at sunshinenravioli@yahoo.com if you're interested....Or just drop me a line with comments, suggestions, etc. I'm like a little kid...I LOVE mail!

Another "Coming SOON"....

LITTLE PINK HOUSES......

I have been trying to think of ways to shake things up a bit but still keep my primitive roots....This wee little spoon ornie is one of a set that I am in the process of writing a pattern for...This pattern and the saltbox table I shared a few weeks ago will go up on eBay (visit my store here: http://tinyurl.com/2fr778 ) tonight or tomorrow...

Delayed but not forgotten.....

Well it's been awhile since my post concerning this thrift shop frame....Here are some "after" photos....I was very happy with the results- just haven't had time to finish what goes inside the frame! Too busy hunting for more junk and having fun, I suppose....

I sitll think it looks pretty good on the wall, so there it hangs in my studio (also known as the guest bedroom)...waiting for its' "filling".

When it's done, I will post one last picture of the completely finished project....