J's Creations - Home

J's Creations - Home Hey folks, my friend is trying to grow her catering business in the Seattle area. If you have the time, could you check out her webpage? Let me know any suggestions you may have to help her get her business moving in the right direction. Thank you, Karyn

Funky Junk Interiors: Sat Nite Special #5 highlights

Funky Junk Interiors: Sat Nite Special #5 highlights I MADE THE HONOR ROLL!!! I was linked up on one of Funky Junks Saturday night specials, and she chose my crochet rug as one of her features! It is like having a magazine article. NOW, what next over the top cool item can I make? Ideas? Anyone?

Just a Couple of Makeovers.

MAKEOVER #1

Cannyn age 14 Cannyn has earned the right to wear the uniform. This is a big deal. He had to memorize the chain of command, and recite it to his "Chief" Officer. Not bad! I will admit once in awhile the school does something right. After 5 years of floundering in the public schools. And fitful nights for his mother agonizing over what to do with such a brilliant boy, The school decided that he needed to be in a "special" class. It is a science class run by the ROTC (Airforce). Science of flight. Now Honestly, I think they were trying to punish him. But this is exactly where he belongs. He has been planning a military career since he knew how to speak. His Cousin is a Navy C.B. and that is what he plans to do right after High School. BUT: We need him to finish High School...
Which was not looking good based on his Middle School career.
Until NOW!
This child is flourishing. He is really good at it! His teacher said,
"You are not one of the freshmen that I hate."
And apparently that is High Accolades!
Look how handsome this child is in an Uniform!
Now He is talking about college before military so he can begin his career as an officer.
COLLEGE!
I honestly believe he is going to do it! And Grades are much more important to him now. He wants to get good grades because he wants to go to college now.
My Mommy heart is bursting with pride!!!

Makeover #2

We bought these chairs special order about 10 years ago. Unfortunately, time and 3 children have not been friendly to them. I told Jon he could haul them off to the dump. But he didn't get around to it. SO,

After spending so much time going around in Blog land, I realized there was something I could do on my own!

And I set about making a change! The fabric is every bloggers favorite.

Canvas Drop Cloth!

Sturdier than Chintz!

Neutral, clean, and just plain Cheap!

I figured it couldn't be too hard if everyone else was doing it, so armed with a screwdriver and a set of pliers, I started pulling staples. I am so glad I did! I got a new chair for $40.00! (including my new staple gun)

Me thinks it Pretty!

Imparting Grace

Imparting Grace has a cute Italian pottery chip and dip set she is giving away this week, I just found her today while clicking on links from another blog. Check it out!

Putting on the Christmas Colors

My youngest sister and I went to some of the "boutiques" this weekend. I was looking for Christmas stuff. She was looking for a few minutes of peace and quiet. We ended up in the second hand store on Camano Island. I got these two picture frames for $1.50 each. There was a Santa picture there too, but at $6.00, I decided not to buy it because I would have still had to alter it to fit my colors this year.

After I left my sister at home to deal with the broken dishwasher and the need for a birthday present for the birthday that afternoon, I went on to Value Village where I found more picture frames. I like these frames that have the raised design because I can alter them more.

OOPS! I forgot to get a before picture~ These I spray painted, It was cold and wet, but I sprayed them outside, then brought them into the house to dry. STINKY!!!

After the spray paint was dry, I used my acrylic craft paint to brush on the Gold, Then I wiped it off of the raised parts to show the green under. After the gold dried, I covered the entire frame with glittery gold paint. LOVE that stuff!
As you will see in a few minutes!

Next, I chose some images to put in the frames. I have all the Santa pictures from when the kids were little, Some cute Christmas cards, Some cards that I scanned and printed on photo paper, some prints from Craft Mart, even a post card from the Thomas Kincaide Gallery in town.




A few framed pieces, I used a wrapping paper on the top left picture, but I am going to change the picture because I found its new home after I did that.



Two of my boys. The picture was a little small for the frame so I used some of those peel and stick scrapbook borders to fill the void. This picture really doesn't show how sparkly the frame is!

I bought one of those way overpriced wood words. and painted and glitter painted it too. It is just resting here until I find its new home too.




COSTCO has this clock. It is $28.99, and you know I love it since I paid FULL price for it!

I couldn't wait to finish the frame on the left, so I just put it up to show the space as it will be. That is where the picture on the wrapping paper will go! The sconces were in my bathroom, 1990's Home Interior. White, which is fine but Red and Sparkly fits the theme much better. I got the Candy Cane Lane sign in my friends shop. If you are local, it is Favorite Pastimes. Marian is a friend from High School. Don't forget Super Saturday is the first Saturday of each month. And she is having an Open House and Sale in December! (shameless plug is over)





More sparkly frames done with craft paint. I reused the border Idea. This image is a Christmas card from years gone by.

Sorry about the shadows. I am taking pictures at night. A major No-No in bloggy land!




Another glittery photo frame.
Another shot of the two older boys. Apparently we did not see Santa very much when the 3rd son was born...

I am having so much fun doing these frames, I forget to do any gift shopping! Maybe I will just wrap up these frames and give them as gifts!

I think I am becoming a comment junkie because, as soon as I post, I go look to see who is having a linky. And to think until a week ago, I just posted and hoped someone would fall into my blog by some twist of fate. I am linking this project with http://www.reinventedkb.com/ Trash to Treasure!

I am going mental!

Losing my MIND
Not that I had much of one to begin with.
I need you to pray.
Things aren't so good right now.
Thank You!
I appreciate your comments and bloggy love, so
I knew I could come to you!
Karyn

South Street Shabby: GIVE-AWAY LAST DAY TO ENTER!

Hey friends I found this lovely blog last week. She is having a giveaway that I don't want you to enter! Why does that not work? I saw Evy entered a giveaway last week even though I specifically told you all not to enter! South Street Shabby: GIVE-AWAY LAST DAY TO ENTER!




You know I am kidding right? Go, see these pretty ornamental thingys for yourself!!