Painting of a Whimsical Child's Rocker... Part 1

I had thrifted a child's rocking chair before Christmas.  It is in great shape, sturdy and so worthy of a whimsical facelift...

Today so far I've primed it white..

I will give it another coat of white and then proceed with the fun painting.   At HomeDepot little sample pots of Martha Stewart paint regularly $4.99 were on sale for $1.00 each.  I purchased 11 different shades and paid $11.00 instead of $55.00!  Is that not a great bargain?  I thought so.

For this project I'll be using some of these colours....

up close you can see the colours on the bottles...

and saving these colours for another day.

As I blog I can sit and look at my newly painted diningroom table covered in plastic and newspaper the perfect height for painting the rocker.  Last weekend's "Happy Shamrock Day" decoration still sits in my shamrock plant.   Peter and Kirsti's helium filled balloons that were forgotten from last weekend's celebration of their recent birthdays fly with the wind.  At least my chandalier sparkles in the mess...*s*...

I'll share the chair with you when its done...if it turns out ok...*grinning*... Have a great Sunday... Judi xoxo

1 Penny Deals at Amazon

Do you order things online?  Do you bid on the auctions?  On Amazon?  I have purchased books on Amazon and enjoy browsing at all the great priced items.  I have bought Geoff gift certficates as gifts that he uses for  buying books.

This summer Georgia our neighbour at the cottage showed me the Cath Kidston book called SEW she purchased for 1 penny on Amazon!  I had never heard of anything like that.  You know that a Cath Kidston book would be a delightful book.

The fabrics are such eye candy....

A sweet little apron for a little one that is perfect for helping mommy baking....

totes again in tempting fabrics....

I purchased a copy for myelf but it wasn't available for only 1 penny this time. 

 Mine was under $8.00 which was really good too...

My sister-in-law and hubby love scallops.   When we visited them the last time she prepared a wonderful scallop and pasta meal for us out of this book. 

SO guess what?  I WAS able to purchase it for 1 penny at Amazon.  I was SO excited! 

I can't wait to try this one....mmmmm...

yummy eh?...

Dear Marc bought me a new tart pan last weekend when we were googling at one our favourite stores together...a kitchen wares store.  I want to make this one soon....hmmmmm....

A delicious looking dish....

Have you had the opportunity to purchase a wonderful book for 1 penny?  It makes me think that...if they were willing to sell one for 1 penny, why not just include another great one...for another penny! 

Have a wonderful day... Judi xoxo

Repurposed Crystal Cake Server

I love the beautiful cake plates I've been seeing in blogland made by so many lovely ladies.  I've wanted to make my own for so long too.  I finally did!

I found some pretty candleholders a couple of years ago  at a sale...

and a some crystal plates with pretty patterns...

I used my good glue which works well because I couldn't find the 6000 one that I've seen used while blogging...and glued the 2 together...

and Voila!..

a new cake plate pretty enough for a pink porcelain rose...

and for my next occasion cake or today yummy buttertarts.  It was too pretty to cover even with paper doilies and certainly pretty enough to sit close to my sewing machine.  I have projects on the go!!

Have you made one for yourself?  Have a lovely day... Judi xoxo

Watching the Hummers & a Neighbourly Gift...

I sat on the deck at the cottage yesterday and watched the hummingbirds feeding.   I had made a fresh batch of juice for them and they were making such a racket (and they do make a racket) at the feeder.  They were sharing and not sharing and I was sure they were going to collide right into me as I sat there.

 sometimes they will be so friendly to each other and share....

 other times they chase each other in flight all over the yard....

I really do enjoy watching them.  There were about  5 of them flying around at that time.
See the plant and container on the deck?

Well Georgia next door bought the large jug at a garage sale.  I was so delighted that she would give it to me.  I had so many ideas about what to do with it.  Its made in Italy and nice and heavy.

I thought it went perfectly with the teapot garden planter I had made from a teapot and cup and saucer.  So for now it sits elegantly displayed on the deck.

Have a wonderful day and I hope your weather is as picture perfect as ours and you too can enjoy the outdoors.  The temps have been in the upper 70s at the lake with a beautiful breeze....  Judi xoxo

Crochet Dolly and What Will Her Name Be....

I finished my big project this weekend. Yes I finished the final details of the Labour of Love quilt I made for Geoff and Kiley for Christmas. I will share the pictures with you later in the week.

I decided to take a little crochet break to crochet a little doll for Madeline. I didn't think of taking pictures until she was at this stage....

then she looked like this with her colourful hair...

Her big dark eyes....

a bow in her hair....

and she is complete. She has a cute little nose but she doesn't have a mouth....she has a totally happy expression without one..it just means she is always happy... :o)

I'm going to give her to Madeline when she comes over later this week.. I just can't think of what her name should be. Can you? Can you think of a cute little name for her?

If you are interested in crocheting a little dolly the inspiration came from HooksandEyes

Have a sweet day... Judi xoxo