2011 Eggs

Some of you remember my pitiful attempt at decorating/making paper mache eggs in 2010.
I had a blast doing them this year. Actually bought the eggs from my fav. HobLob. and used "the Paint". It made them really textured. I then printed out free Victorian clip art and modgepodged them on. I have had a stash of my grandmothers lace and buttons for most of my life. I have decided to use it in very fun ways rather than just keep holding on to it.
Hope you like the results. It was fun to see them develop.

More fun images from the paint party!

Sone of ya'll might recognize some of this furniture from when we had the store Calico Junction. We hearted everything in those days, didn't we.
Even an inexpensive chandelier gets an upgrade. Cute little shades are still on the drawing board.

Oh yeah! We're having fun now!!

Old Dogs, New Tricks

I have jumped in, both feet, to a new adventure with a new friend I met at church. We are having a blast. She took the Country Living course in Pennsylvania to learn the new Caramel Colours paint and techniques. I came on recently as her "apprentice" and partner. We have great plans to do home shows and festivals and whatever else God might show us. We'll be showing and selling the paint, designing and refurbishing old and new furniture using the paint.
I can't say enough good things about this paint. It is a miracle worker. A lot of you know I once made a living doing faux finishes. Hard work as some of you that have done the same know. This paint makes it all easy. There's no stripping, no prep work at all. Yea!!
We're having such fun.
Last night was our first home show. We enjoyed the friends. They loved their projects. We had worked really hard getting ready but felt it all came together delightfully. We're both tired but very satisfied.
Enjoy the pictures. I'll post more later.