Fabric Pumpkins with Doorknob Stems

The other day I was browsing through a craft store and noticed some darling fabric stuffed pumpkins--for $9.99 each.  Not wanting to spend $30 on pumpkins, I decided I would try to make my own.  This is my first try at fabric pumpkins.  I was surprised at how easy they were to put together, and was grateful they were not an all day project.  I didn't have any twigs on hand, but found some cute doorknobs to use as stems.

I found a good pattern and instructions at www.positivelysplendid.com.  

https://www.positivelysplendid.com/plush-patchwork-pumpkin-tutorial/

Decopauge Lampshade

1. Choose your paper.

2. Spray or paint glue on the back of your selected paper to help it adhere to the lampshade.  

3. Tear paper into pieces.

4.  Stick paper onto lamp-shade.

5.  Apply modge-podge to paper on lampshade with a paintbrush.  

6.  Let dry.

Craft Caddy

Tiered craft caddy made with cake pans, candlesticks, bonding glue, and a little paint.

Below was my first attempt.  As you can see below,  the candlesticks were too large for the piece and it was very lopsided.   It really also needs a larger cake pan on the bottom, but part of being thrifty is using what you have on hand.   As I was taking my first attempt apart, I found that the the candlesticks actually  unscrewed and inside each one was a smaller candlestick which turned out to be more proportionate.    My son suggested painting the cake tins, which turned out to be a great idea.

Grill Magnet Board

I found this grill part (at least I think it's a grill) at the Good Will and thought it would make a good magnet board.    It's new home is a perfect fit on my wall calendar base.   

I gave the grill a light painting of Ocean Green.  Then I picked a rooster picture from an old calendar that I had saved, added a few magnets, and wala.  The heavy duty magnets are strong enough to hold a pair of keys so this is perfect for a key hanger as well.  

Junk in My Trunk

Yesterday I went to the thrift store and while there pulled up Pinterest and the creative bug bit me right there on the arse in the middle of the store.   Soon everything became a possibility and I left the store two hours later with a cart full of junk purchased, thinking what did I get myself into.  

So today, I am determined to follow through with repurposing some of this junk. Here's what I have so far. This began as an old solid brass candlestick and a silver plated wire basket. I already had the paint. Altogether it cost me $3.00. Stay tuned. I'm bound and determined to redeem myself, lol

Cabin Fever

Upcycled--Infinity Scarf from Tube Skirt

Infinity scarves--the perfect little touch of flair.  Finding the perfect one to match what's already in the closet--not so much.  I've never been able to find one that isn't either too long or too bulky on me. So, I decided to try my hand at making my own.  A quick search on Pinterest for some DIY instructions and I was ready to go.   My old tube skirt had parts of it that were too worn to donate to the thrift store, so I decided to cut it up and use it as a practice scarf.   It turned out cute enough to wear, and it fits me perfect.