From Plastic Slinky to Modern Pumpkin

Hi!

So...here I was, at the messy playroom trying to tidy up and getting stuff that Sofia doesn't play with any longer.

I was about to throw this silly slinky in the trash can with gusto,but when I looked at it again, I saw a pumpkin! haha , yes, I did!

Slinky...

 Glue slinky..Spray paint slinky...

 Showcase slinky..ops.,I mean, pumpkin!

A somewhat modern looking ex-slinky pumpkin!

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Easy Mason Jar Christmas Decor

Hi!

I found these lids at the dollar store for  1 dollar a package of two!

Perfect for candy canes!!

I used my distressed Mason jars from Christmas past:)

You can put pencils too:)

From Salt and Pepper Shakers to Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus

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I know many of you will find me nuts with this one! lol

But what ca I do? hahah 

I could not wait for Christmas to come for me to begin the transformation.

 I had this shakers I bought at Vallue Village SPECIFICALLY for this, because when I saw them,well,  I did not see shakers but Mary and Joseph,  simply true! lol

 I lightly spray painted both and lightly sanded.

 Some felt I always have in my house, oh yeah, I love felt!

 A beard for Joseph...

Attach baby Jesus ( see how I made it here) 

 A shinning star

 And the blessed couple is ready.

 Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright!

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It's So Very Cheri

Burlap Christmas Wreath

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This year I decided to use the same burlap wreath I used for Fall ,just updating the chevron bow          It is now red and not so pretty:(.

I also  added some Christmas bells. To make it more festive. Christmas is here!

Despite the sloppy job I did in the chevron,  I like it anyways:)

Giving dollar store nuctcrackers a vintage look

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I love nutcrackers. This year I decided to give them a new/vintage look, as I did not want them looking "new" and shiny. I bought cheap ones at Dollarama for one dollar each.

Used my beloved spray paint and lots of sanding.

Aren't they lovely? looking very old...:)

Scratches, imperfections, chipped patina, I like you:)

Sanding or no sanding...sanding !!

 

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Revamping Thrifted Christmas Decorations

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It is snowing here and believe me, it feels like Christmas, so I just turned my Christmas mode "on". I love it!

In terms of decor, I have enough pieces I think, and I feel I do nod need to buy anything new. I have a very particular taste, anyways, and it is not easy to find what I really love.

An easy and cheap way to get things my way is to buy thrift ( thrift store or dollar store) items and give them another look.

And because I have an accent wall painted in a deep chocolate brown, I love to use white decor items against it.

With this in mind, I looked for and found some items in the thrift store for pennies that  I   thought I could transform with spray paint.

I did not paint the little nutcracker as it has a nice vintage look to it already.

But the rest of the bunch…...

Some distressing

A lot of distressing…. This guy came from the dollar store, $1.50 and I wanted  it with a vintage look, note the "made in China" look. ( I will make a post specifically for this transformation)

I found this rain deer atth thrift store for pennies too. It was ahold colour that did not speak to me:)

After two coats of white spray paint we are speaking the same language !

At the same thrift store I found these bells for 99 cents. A perfect match.

It looks beautiful against the dark wall. My first Christmas decor of this year!