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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Getting my craft feet wet...

Hello,

I thought I would share my first foray into crafting.   The first thing I thought I would do is with my shells and some small bottles that I've picked up here and there, since seeing them on blog land and falling in love ( or maybe obsession ) with glass bottles.  This is super easy to do.  Grab your shells ( I collect most of mine on Sanibel Island ), some sand and a bottle and then fill.


I then took a dremmel (?) and made a hole in the cork and inserted the shell and a little glue to keep it in place.


This is a super easy craft that anyone can do.  I think they are really cute as well.  But then I love just about anything with shells!


These bottles are very small.  I've placed a coke can in the next photo so that you  can see the scale.


Then I tried my hand at modge-podge and craft paper.  It was not a success.  I cannot cut straight. Not even a little bit.  I then placed some ribbon around the paper trying to hide the bad cuts.  Not good at all.  I didn't leave any glass showing.


I added some hemp string and some shells trying to salvage the jar but it didn't help.


So I went to Walmart and bought an inexpensive paper cutter the next day (really I am hopeless at cutting)  and tried again.  I like this effort a bit better.


I added ribbon to the top of the paper and then painted the jar and lid with some glitter craft paint in silver.  I added some stickers and lightly went over it with the glitter paint to give it some sparkle.


I like my second effort much better.


That glitter paint really sparkles on the lid.   My next try was on some Starbucks bottles.  


I painted them with spray paint.


Added some stickers and some jewels and called it done.


I think they would make a couple of cute little vases for some fresh daisies or other small flowers.

Then of course I had to try my hand at the "french perfume" bottles that I've seen everywhere.


I painted the lid and the bottle with the silver glitter paint.  Got a graphic from the graphics fairy and modge podged it onto the bottle.  added some ribbon and there you go. 


I have another bottle and a grouping of bottles that I've done that I will share another time.  I know I have a long way to go before I will be anywhere as good as you guys but it sure is fun trying.  It really is a stress reliever and fun, whether the results are good or not....Hope I haven't bored you too much.  Thanks for stopping by!!

I will be linking to the parties on my sidebar.  Please stop by and take a look at the other posts at these great parties.  You will not be disappointed!!

18 comments:

  1. Hey, you did a great job on these. I especially like the cork toppers. I'm pinning this!

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    1. Wow - I am being pinned!! I may be even more impressed if I would ever try pinterest!

      I got the idea of the cork toppers from blog hopping.

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  2. I think they turned out quite nicely and so cute... Found you through Debbiedos....

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  3. Very cool! I love the little bottles with cork, and you did a great job Rox! Cutting a long straight line is difficult for most people I'd say. I can't do it either, and those paper cutters sure save the day.

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  4. Those are super cute. I love the bottles. Thanks for sharing at my party.

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    1. Thanks for being a great host for all us newer people!!

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  5. Hi Roxanne, found you on a blog I cannot remember now but you mentioned being from Eastern Kentucky so that always catches my eye. I live in central Ky. in Bardstown. Your work is inspiring. I am working on wine bottles for a center piece now using Epson Salts for sparkling. I will post soon. That is if they turn out good. Hop over for a visit anytime.
    QMM

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    1. Can't wait to see your bottles!! I need new ideas. I now live in Louisville KY so we are nearly neighbors..lol. I think it had to be lavender dreamers blog that you found me.

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  6. Very nice for your first go at it. Love the shells on the corks.

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    1. Thank you Kaybe. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!!

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  7. The seashells on the cork look very lovely and sweet.

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  8. Thank you so much - your blog is beautiful!!

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  9. I think they're all so precious, and you did a great job embellishing them. My favorite is the french perfume bottle with the Graphics Fairy label.

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  10. these are all whimiscal and beautiful!! i collect shells and sea glass and always try to display them in a majestic way!!

    the bottles, for vases, they are my favorite. i always recycle soda bottles for vases, gifted to a friend or neighbor with a stem or two from my garden!

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  11. The shell bottles are gorgeous! I want to make some of these after the holidays! I love shells in every room of my house! Happy Holidays!

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