A little 'creativity' at last!

13 years ago

As all of you know, I've not been very creative for awhile now. However, with news that my brother and sil are coming to visit soon, I've been trying to "spruce" things up a bit. Mostly mundane things like cleaning, painting the new shed door, etc. but then saw little things that needed some help too.

I've had this sign hanging on our block wall for a long time but the weather had taken it's toll, so I sanded it down and gave it some new paint. Then I played with the Cricut and did a little sign for spring. Not anything special, but it felt good to be doing the "fun stuff" again. Luvs

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Marlene Kindred
13 years ago
BEAUTIFUL!!! Did you do the tole painting on the rose sign too?? They both look wonderful....it is fun to give things new life! Great job Luvs!
janet1_2007
13 years ago
Great Job on both pieces. I love the Roses sign on your block wall. DO you use patterns or freehand it. I can bearly draw a crooked line, little alone a straight one. I really like the little one you made with your cricut too. I painted a little wooden background for a sign to do with my cricut last night. I might get around to cutting some letters for it tonight. I wanted to try one like I saw in Michaels for Memorial Day. I have a lot of ideas, just seem to lack the energy to start them. Janet
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Hey guys, just following up. Thanks everyone for your input. TheFoxesPad, i very much imagine a similar use .. for me or my kids! A few general obeservations: 1. I am thinking more about tying it to our house, and to my surprise that means white trim 2. There is a part of our house, a small room off the living room, with very similar dimensions. It is stone about 6.5 ft up then clerestory. It has a gable roof. 3. Before our reno, the house has a very lovely little solarium at the side entrance. We had to demo it to make a mudroom and craftroom (believe me I hated doing it). My DH save the Marvin french doors and oversized windows. We'd love to use them, although whatever facade gets them will really change in character, so still mulling it 4. I want to emphasize its garden setting and path as much as the pond 5. The contractor says if we use too much glass it will be very hot in a stone house ... 6. Decided against post and beam, too much visual weight for the space. Probably shiplap ceiling, painted. Floor should be tile --- maybe antiqued saltillo 7. Our house has a cedar shake roof. Thinking we should copy it although I like tin or even copper too. 8. I think we will put in a sofa bed for those adult guests who want to stay there, and a small loft with a window for the kids as a reading nook. When we have narrowed done more decisions I will post again for input. In the meantime, thanks!
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nana2010_gw
13 years ago
Frou, I love both signs,
but the second one touched my heart.
NanaK
plainjane425
13 years ago
Luvs this post brought a smile to my heart - for you.
Both signs are so lovely and what a perfect spot for the first one next to those beautiful roses.
I agree with Nana..your second one is very touching.
It's nice to see your creations again...they've been missed.
jane
kathleen_li
13 years ago
Beautiful, Luvs! And I am sure the visit will be a nice break for you! Enjoy!
excessfroufrou
13 years ago
It looks like you got your groove back for sure, love it. Your signs are lovely and I even love the block wall with the design at the top. Sometimes visitors are what we need to boost us in to gear.
Frou
christmascandy
13 years ago
Your signs are perfectly lovely.
I'm jealous that you have roses already. Mine are just thinking about coming out of hibernation.
I'd say your creativity is certainly blooming!
Glad you felt up to doing some of your lovely painting and cute signs.
Enjoy the visit.

TFS,
Candy
nana2010_gw
13 years ago
Sorry again Luvs. My kids would be laughing at me, because they were ALWAYS being called by the wrong name.
I hope you will continue with your wonderful work.
NanaK
jeannespines
13 years ago
Beautiful roses, luvs!...the RL ones & the sign...your painting is always so good! And I love the 'bloomin' sign, too. Have fun w/your guests...that is always a good way to get motivated to get some things done! TFS! Jeanne S.
phonegirl
13 years ago
Luvs, both of your signs are so pretty. Your painted roses are always wonderful and glad you found time to use your cricut machine too.

I love your yellow roses in full bloom! Don't work to hard getting ready for your family but things are sure lookin' good. Hope you have a nice visit with your brother and SIL.

Punk
Purplemoon
13 years ago
Luvs, I was REALLY happy to see this post. Its wonderful you were feeling a bit "crafty" again. Your rose sign looks brand new! The other sign is sweet. But your yellow roses...oh my! I'm totally green with envy you can grow such beauties.

hugs, Karen
marylee_2010
13 years ago
Luvs, your roses are beautiful, both real and painted. I am glad you are feeling creative again. I know you will enjoy your visitors. - Marylee
luvstocraft
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13 years ago
Thanks ladies for all the words of encouragement. Yes, knowing company is coming really does cause us to get in gear and get some much needed things done, doesn't it? LOL

Repainting the sign was sure lots more fun than digging up a flowerbed and transplanting the excess plants out of it. Why I stuck little "airplane" plants in a bed with minature roses is beyond me--the roses were being crowded out so had to dig them all out! Whew I'm getting too old for all that physical labor! Also straightened the garage, washed windows, etc. Now just need to keep up with the dusting and vacuuming and I'm set. Oh, and make up a couple casseroles and some salads to have ready to go as needed. Punk, I don't know how you manage to work all those hours and still have all the company you do! You are "superwoman" for sure! ;o)

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