Chimney Cap Planter

Hello.

So I have thinking about this idea for literally about 10 years. After seeing this in Home Depot, I thought, " that would make a cute planter..?" And guess what? It totally makes CUTE planter!

So pretty!

This is an aluminum chimney cap I snagged at Home Depot for about $10. I then picked up two 6-packs of pink, shade-loving impatiens and voila'!

Add some potting soil to the cap. The little 6 pack flowers fit perfectly side by side in the slanted aides of the cap.

I covered exposed roots with a little more soil.

Then water and done ;) 

Next day, the flower stems on the sides straightened up and it looks really cute :)

Enjoy!

xoxo

Ginger

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Art Journaling from a Thrifted Book

Hello.

So I came across a lovely online art journaling class that included a thrifted book! I was so intrigued!

The idea is that the book already contains text, imagery, binding and a hard cover...sounds like my kind of project for sure ;) I immediately went to my book shelve as I knew I had the perfect book to start out on my newest creative journal :)

As luck would have it, I had purchased this vintage indoor gardening book months ago. I saw it and was just drawn to it. I'm glad I didn't disregard it as a frivolous purchase :)

It has some beautiful imagery - not to mention that old book smell. It's perfect!

It had a dust jacket cover, but I decided to omit that from the journal itself and use this paper for collage purposes later on.

So now I have a beautiful hard-bound book to work with.

Next using regular craft paint, from Walmart or Michael's, I added some color to the pages of the thrifted book.

I also collaged several magazine pieces and various paper materiel onto the pages. Whatever struck my artistic fancy!

Materials used were:

magazine pictures

dust jacket material

brochures clippings

craft paint

oil pastel

markers

colored paper

I also used various items to create a painted pattern, such as bubble wrap or the eraser end of a pencil.

I also enjoyed cutting out letters from magazines to create text in a random note style.

I used several paper sources for collage material, to include:

Past plane tickets

mailers

packing materials

washi tape

I am particularly drawn to SKU numbers and bar-codes :)

So much at your finger tips! Any paper material can be recycled to create art in your art journal. I hope to see what you all journal about and create!

Enjoy.

xoxo

Ging

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Repurposed Coffee Carafe into Terrarium

Hello.

So I know I've been coo coo for terrarium's lately as you remember from here and here. There are so sweet and cute! Plus there is potential to re-purpose items, like here :)

I've had this vintage carafe for a couple of years now. It's been on the back porch and has served many purposes, such as watering can to measuring device to even a seashell display.

It is now being re-purposed again for...you guessed it...a terrarium.

Here's what you need:

vintage carafe

natural decor rocks

moss rocks

Spanish moss

few floral sprigs

faux succulent

As you can probably guess, all of these items were purchased at the Dollar Tree. The carafe was a thrift store purchase.

In the end, I decided on a design that included only the decor rock, moss rock and succulent. But you can play with this and come up with so many designs.

First, I filled the bottom with an even layer of the natural decor rocks.

I then nestled a few moss rocks into the decor rock. Lastly, I added the succulent.

Very simple but turned out lovely :)

I soon hope to be adding a sweet bench and side table on my front porch. I hope to set this little terrarium out as well to pair nicely with my succulent wreath.

Enjoy!

xoxo

Ginger

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DIY Magazine Envelopes

Hello.

A few days ago, I made a fun care package for a friend :) She lives about 5 hours from me so its fin for us to send little packages to one another.

I chose to send her a necklace, DIY creative journal and some of my art :) I also included a little note in a DIY envelope I made from a magazine page with cool graphics on it!

Super cute, very creative and artsy and bonus... great way to recycle and upcycle!

Here is what you'll need:

magazine

couple mailers for templates

pencil

scissors

washi tape or scotch tape

stickers (optional)

scrap colored paper (optional)

clear packing tape (optional)

First carefully"open" the mailer envelope flat to use as a template. You'll also be mindful that the template is not larger than the magazine page ;)

Find a pretty page with some interesting graphics (or cool looking pictures) and carefully tear out. Or you could use a craft knife.

Lay your template out, making sure the front of the envelope would display the part of the page you want. Trace with a pencil and cut out.

Next you'll fold along the little indention's.

Easy peasy! Secure the flaps with tape. And then fold over the main flap.

Optional: Trick? Cover any unwanted lettering or text on the main side of your envelope with a pretty sticker.

Optional: Then add some scrap colored paper to the front so your mailing and return addresses can be easily seen.

Optional: As magazine paper could be rather thin, cover the entire letter in clear packing tape to ensure no damage during the trip ;)

Embellish with washi tape :)

Make several to have on hand for fun letters to friends or family :) Use newspaper, maps, scrap book paper, wrapping paper, etc to make tons of cute envelopes.

Enjoy.

xoxo

Ginger

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Vintage Cheese Cloche Dome

Hello.

I absolutely love thrifting and got a chance to do some thrifting with my mom last weekend :)

And I happened upon a super sweet vintage cheese cloche for only $6.99. I cleaned it up and added something other than cheese. ;)

I added a coral skeleton from my honeymoon, a wasp comb from a family hike and a faux succulent. Such a charming way to display little treasures!

Stay tuned for more thrifted finds!

Enjoy.

xoxo

Ginger

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No Sew Table Runner

Hello.

So I wanted a pretty table runner that would compliment my pretty trivet I made using my artwork. I immediately decided on yellow :) It's such a happy color and would also go great with my curtains.

Anyways, I've been shopping around for awhile now and haven't found anything I liked. Then enter these bright yellow, cloth place mats I found at The Dollar Tree :)

All you need for this quick runner:

three cloth place mats

masking tape

Seriously, that's it. I wanted to keep the runner super impermanent in case I wanted to change things up. First remove the paper tags, etc. from the back.

Place the mats edge to edge.

Secure with the masking tape.

You can barely see the tape ;) You could hot glue these, add ribbons etc. but I really just liked the bright yellow. 

Looks great! Should've ironed them though.. oh well.

Color looks great with my curtains ;)

And my artwork!

Enjoy.

xoxo

Ginger