Fairy Nursery Wall Clock

Fairy dust abounds in the nursery where this clock resides...

Made from scrap lumber, bead board, a dollar store picture frame and a vintage thrift store clock this nursery wall clock is 36" tall from crown to toes. 

 

The door to the small cabinet "body" was made out of the picture frame and opens to accommodate baby's keepsakes.  The arms, legs and head were cut from a scrap of 1x10 pine and attached to the body with eye bolts so they dangle.  The cabinet back and whimsical wings were cut from a single piece of bead board left over from another project.  

 I cut all the parts with a jigsaw.

 Then assembled the tiny cabinet.

Meet Dewalt Brad Nailer -- the best $300 we ever spent!

 I added textured paintable wallpaper around the outside.

 

This was my last "during" picture.  I had to stop taking pictures and get to work so there would be "after" pictures. 

It's decorated in a quirky, vintage-y style with brightly colored scrapbook paper and paint, old book pages and a sweet reminder to

... "always kiss me goodnight". 

I'm linking this post up with Donna @ Funky Junk Interiors

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Tearing Up Books

This post is not for the faint at heart.  It's not for the bibliophile or the ex-librarian.
 

Just because "everyone's doing it" doesn't make it right, I know. But, tearing up books has become a national (decorators) pastime.  I mean, really, when Pottery Barn does it?...  

Pottery Barn

But let me defend myself...I do love books.  And not just to decorate with.  I love to read.  Especially old books.  My favorites are those written in the 1940's.  Not only the classics but the simple little stories about a simpler way of life.

Putting that aside though,  Donna reminded me that I'm not above tearing up a book.  I did it *here* with a drill...

...without remorse. 

And just this week I did it again -- with my bare hands. 

 Just look how cute.

The first page was sort of cute but I thought a little color, a pretty botanical print
from (who else) The Graphic Fairy, would be nice.

I printed it out and tied it up nicely with a battered friend.

Instant gratification...

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Time to vote again!!!

I'm a  Crafting with the Stars contestant along with my star, 

Char @ Crap I've Made.  

Well, today is the day!  Round three.  The poll is open and the competition is getting steep!!!

I wish I could tell you which project is mine because, frankly, these girls are fantastic and I could use the help.  But, I can't. It's against the rules.  So, you'll just have to guess.

 You get 3 votes.  Here's your easy button.  

Now go vote.

One more thing -- polls for this round close tomorrow night at 10pm MST.

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Bow Front Bird Chest

I've owned the "before" version of this bow front chest for several years.  I fell hard and fast for the size and shape but I was never ever in love with the wood.  

Painting it was an easy choice.  But what next?  Aside from the bow front, this chest couldn't be more blah.  Then I found inspiration in hand painted furniture by Patina.  Perfect.

The body of the chest was painted Cloudy Morning by Kilz.

Before

The branches were painted with acrylic craft paint. 

 

I found the vintage bird graphics at The Graphics Fairy, printed them on card stock and used Mod Podge to decoupage them onto the front of the chest.  

The original drawer hardware was bold and beautiful.  However,  it was a bit too distracting so I removed the back plate and painted the pulls the same pale blue gray as the chest. 

Much, much better.

Details...

I love this look.  

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