tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61366977098097064812024-03-13T12:17:02.286-07:00Carey Cottage ~ 81 ~ Cross Stitch & FunCareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-30386247600822371172012-02-13T16:17:00.001-08:002012-02-13T16:20:27.525-08:00Sweet Little Box<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aJ4LMRUccPI/TzmoKTiSHtI/AAAAAAAAAQo/oPwlpFFqJNg/s1600/valentinebox.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aJ4LMRUccPI/TzmoKTiSHtI/AAAAAAAAAQo/oPwlpFFqJNg/s320/valentinebox.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708778897665040082" /></a><br /><br />This little cutie is finished in a hot pink fabric, just perfect for Valentine's Day. I wrapped a little bracelet box in the fabric and glued it with Aileen's Tacky Glue and let it dry. I finished it off with eyelash yarn.<br /><br />Designer: Shepherd's Bush ~ Be True (modified)<br />Floss: DMC, mixesCareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-60434751765532946982012-02-12T18:51:00.000-08:002012-02-12T18:55:15.500-08:00Valentine's Love Pillow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eUNgbXEiANA/Tzh6truIPjI/AAAAAAAAAQc/APemf2wJRIA/s1600/lovepillow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eUNgbXEiANA/Tzh6truIPjI/AAAAAAAAAQc/APemf2wJRIA/s320/lovepillow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708447452941008434" /></a><br /><br />A sweet little pillow, trimmed with a bright pink fabric offset with a yummy chocolate brown cotton fabric with little pink hearts. Finished with a vintage button and organza ribbon.<br /><br />Pillow insert....customCareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-61342897365805382342012-02-07T16:38:00.000-08:002012-02-12T18:57:10.184-08:002nd Finish of 2012<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5egjD6A2w4/TzHG54cZFAI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/_hGNT-KaGN8/s1600/viewtwo.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5egjD6A2w4/TzHG54cZFAI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/_hGNT-KaGN8/s320/viewtwo.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706560900561441794" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ccLFu20RKpw/TzHETkCmwqI/AAAAAAAAAQE/WwolDP8e8Dw/s1600/xpillow.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ccLFu20RKpw/TzHETkCmwqI/AAAAAAAAAQE/WwolDP8e8Dw/s320/xpillow.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706558043226292898" /></a><br /><br />Gifted to my dear friend Colleen.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Designer: Lizzie & Kate<br />Finished with 100% Cotton Fabric, Organza Ribbon and Vintage Buttons<br />Backing of Stitchery: Light Weight Iron-On Fusing<br />Pillow Insert: Custom<br /><br /><em>Custom Pillow Insert: I purchased a remnant of bleached muslin for $1.23. A bag of poly fill $5.99 on sale///I used VERY little of the fill making this pillow. </em>CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-54937060409550015522012-02-06T06:59:00.000-08:002012-02-06T07:49:20.864-08:00Santa is my First Finish for 2012<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r7y0trTnBdo/Ty_q8ksO5lI/AAAAAAAAAP4/QBJ5ipLrjVc/s1600/santapillow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r7y0trTnBdo/Ty_q8ksO5lI/AAAAAAAAAP4/QBJ5ipLrjVc/s320/santapillow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706037579263960658" /></a><br /><br /><br />Lizzie & Kate Snippet<br />Fabric: From Stash<br />Fibers: WDW / DMC<br />Date Started: December 23, 2011<br />Date Finished: February 05, 2012<br />Finished: 2 Fat Quarters, Organza Ribbon & the pattern idea 'borrowed' from Shepherd's Bush, Interfacing on Back of Stitched Piece to add stability.<br />For a bit of added interest, I did french knots on Santa's suit trim, I just thought it added a little somethin' something'...am I wrong? <br /><em>A tip</em>: <em>For the pillow stuffing, I purchased a pillow (high quality) from the thrift shop for $1...a lot of bang for a buck. I just cut it open and saved the fill. So don't discount pillows, etc. Some items have beautiful trim that can be salvaged.</em>CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-5071270645476839252012-01-11T07:55:00.000-08:002012-02-06T07:53:50.728-08:00Wacky Pillow for a Wacky Friend<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6G1DHCiCwY0/Tw2x_4zBmMI/AAAAAAAAAPo/NzuGr0cp200/s1600/Pampillow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6G1DHCiCwY0/Tw2x_4zBmMI/AAAAAAAAAPo/NzuGr0cp200/s320/Pampillow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696404814829820098" /></a><br />I designed the lettering and stitched this pillow for a wacky friend. I know she likes to walk on the 'crazy' side of life. The pillow is backed in a purple cotton, trimmed in ivory eyelash yarn. I simply whipstitched the yarn onto the fabric. It's stuffed with the insides of a pillow I purchased at a thrift store.<br />I added a little heart charm that says "Handmade with Love". I purchased a bag of them on eBay for $2.<br /><br /><em>From Pam: Thank you for the cute pillow!!! Homemade gifts are BEST!!!</em>CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-47555310470243892532011-06-14T18:33:00.000-07:002011-06-14T18:37:54.764-07:00$1 Fourth of July Wreath<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dx4X7w0VO8c/TfgMjJg2d0I/AAAAAAAAAPE/OSopwNJuEGY/s1600/2006_0124ebay0001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dx4X7w0VO8c/TfgMjJg2d0I/AAAAAAAAAPE/OSopwNJuEGY/s320/2006_0124ebay0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618254333133354818" /></a><br /><br />I picked up this honeysuckle wreath at a garage sale for one dollar. I had an old flag that I just couldn't destroy. Using the grommets, I looped wire through each one and attached it to the wreath. I bunched it up to give it a *flowy* feel. Is flowy a word???? Using a piece of garden string, I tied it and bunched it a bit.<br /><br />Not bad for a buck!!!CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-32842552293918109992011-06-09T14:20:00.000-07:002011-06-09T14:24:50.053-07:00How to Hang Corbels & Make a Shelf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VjOK0-j4Nfg/TfE5VL633cI/AAAAAAAAAO8/AOwXlhcY-7s/s1600/2006_0115misc0022.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VjOK0-j4Nfg/TfE5VL633cI/AAAAAAAAAO8/AOwXlhcY-7s/s320/2006_0115misc0022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616333246447476162" /></a><br /><br />I had these super-duper pair of corbels and I love love love the peeling paint on them. I sanded the tops of the down a bit to make them flat b/c I was thinking....SHELFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF.<br /><br />I first had to locate the studs b/c you absolutely have to use those studs!!!! I *toenailed* the nail through the corbels into the studs and made them nice and secure. Using a piece of glass I found curbside (see my note below peeps) I placed it on the corbels to make my shelf. Instant LOVE. <br /><br /> Important* When putting anything glass out for the trash, please be mindful of little kids. In my old neighborhood, someone had placed an old mirror on the ground. Lo and Behold, a little kiddo crashed his bike and he fell right onto the mirror crashing it!!!! INSTANT TERROR. Please dispose of glass and mirrors responsiblyCareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-73819311728694724932011-05-23T13:12:00.000-07:002011-05-23T13:17:39.578-07:00Vintage Corbel Shelf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9VIpiVrLdlE/TdrAGJPvkwI/AAAAAAAAAOw/8snBZlEK1t0/s1600/2006_0115misc0022.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9VIpiVrLdlE/TdrAGJPvkwI/AAAAAAAAAOw/8snBZlEK1t0/s320/2006_0115misc0022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610007497637073666" /></a><br /><br />I bought these two vintage corbels and needed to find a use for them. I had a piece of thick glass I picked up curbside, they worked perfectly together. To hang the corbels to the wall...you'll absolutely need to get a stud finder and locate the studs. If your studs are 14" apart...you will be hanging your corbels at 14". Toe Nail the nails through the pre-drilled corbel hole and put the nail right into the stud. Make it SECURE. The glass piece just sits on top of the flat part of the corbel. Since mine were a bit wonky, I sanded them down. I added two little rubber stoppers (they come with glue) to the wood and put the glass on top of it.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-33011269839928289832011-05-20T14:14:00.000-07:002011-05-20T14:17:18.979-07:00Ye Olde Well Cover!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pWiVhM4bW0o/TdbaB5TEIqI/AAAAAAAAAOo/RQIndVNronM/s1600/2006_0105desk10002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pWiVhM4bW0o/TdbaB5TEIqI/AAAAAAAAAOo/RQIndVNronM/s320/2006_0105desk10002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608910112032039586" /></a><br /><br />Just a cute little farm item that made it's way into my landscape. It inspired me to plant around it using plants from other parts of my yard. Because it's wood, I had Mr. Brad build a little platform from wolmanized lumber so it won't be sitting right on the dirt. A little creature found it's way into it as a home...I say WELCOME!CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-40132449409524020102011-05-17T17:26:00.000-07:002011-05-17T17:33:45.996-07:00The Love of a Cat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3X5oONhRlZM/TdMSeHpegII/AAAAAAAAAOg/W3V7ARk_oWY/s1600/2006_0106finny0001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3X5oONhRlZM/TdMSeHpegII/AAAAAAAAAOg/W3V7ARk_oWY/s320/2006_0106finny0001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607846269664788610" /></a><br /><br /><br />I have four cats, all unique personalities. First came Oliver, then Selkie so he would have a buddy. Next came Megee...WOW Crazies Unleashed. She never really bonded with either Oliver or Selkie. She was very hormonal when I brought her home. She had given birth during the winter in an abandoned refrigerator. Two little orange kitties...shivering in the freezing cold in a crisper drawer. A neighbor heard the crying and took pity on them (including boyfriend Marcus). They all ended up in rescue. Was I looking for another cat? Nooooooo, but I saw her on Petfinder and something said *She's the girl you've been wanting*, so I immediately emailed the rescue org. with a long letter. I went to visit her and it was love at first sight for both of us.<br /><br />Five years go by and along comes Finnegan, a cream point ragdoll....CRAZY isn't quite the word. He is so tenacious that he would NOT give up until he made each of the cats love each other. Because of him, I now have FOUR cats living in harmony and enjoying each other.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-58057393578005975842011-05-14T11:52:00.000-07:002011-05-14T12:07:02.150-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TsC_KKOG36w/Tc7QCcq4AGI/AAAAAAAAAOY/lWoEh0xtOBU/s1600/2006_0115misc0016.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TsC_KKOG36w/Tc7QCcq4AGI/AAAAAAAAAOY/lWoEh0xtOBU/s320/2006_0115misc0016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606647326597185634" /></a><br /><br />CORNER POSTS. Your Pergola posts will actually be part of your deck railing structure. Just extend them up as high as you want the pergola (or as high as you can purchase them) We used wolmanized, of course.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ii5_TP2RTgM/Tc7P50kvnrI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/acSqyQVZVHc/s1600/2006_0115misc0015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ii5_TP2RTgM/Tc7P50kvnrI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/acSqyQVZVHc/s320/2006_0115misc0015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606647178395098802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UjdPIG_U8Bw/Tc7P0C1YimI/AAAAAAAAAOI/6MH3ZKB-M9U/s1600/2006_0115misc0013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UjdPIG_U8Bw/Tc7P0C1YimI/AAAAAAAAAOI/6MH3ZKB-M9U/s320/2006_0115misc0013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606647079143770722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O172Izk1aMg/Tc7PsTDU8mI/AAAAAAAAAOA/5tC904DR6Z4/s1600/2006_0115misc0011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O172Izk1aMg/Tc7PsTDU8mI/AAAAAAAAAOA/5tC904DR6Z4/s320/2006_0115misc0011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606646946058269282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6as4DHXTYNY/Tc7PgVddPBI/AAAAAAAAAN4/fF4a-3LjqS0/s1600/2006_0115misc0010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6as4DHXTYNY/Tc7PgVddPBI/AAAAAAAAAN4/fF4a-3LjqS0/s320/2006_0115misc0010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606646740546305042" /></a><br /><br />We're not master woodworkers, just two people trying to save a buck. I hope these photographs will provide you with ideas. I picked up a book on decks, which had clear instructions on how to build the basic pergola. I tweaked it a bit with my own design to make it unique. To make the decorative ends on the grid top...I played with a few designs on paper. When I found something I liked, I drew it onto the wood and cut it with a jigsaw. I then filed the ends with a wood file and hit it with the palm sander. Make sure your boards are as straight as possible...and go big. Get the really sturdy wood b/c this pergola is HEAVY and you want it to stay up nice and straight.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-28132394520340213302011-05-07T18:11:00.000-07:002011-05-07T18:14:13.823-07:00Mr. Brad and I Build a Pergola!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U6KHpsvQrWI/TcXtzul6c5I/AAAAAAAAANw/DIina3IZxzs/s1600/Pergola.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U6KHpsvQrWI/TcXtzul6c5I/AAAAAAAAANw/DIina3IZxzs/s320/Pergola.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604146784268612498" /></a><br /><br />I've always loved pergola's. Since our deck faces west..you KNOW I NEED some shade! When we were building our deck I thought VIOLA....now is the perfect time to add it to the deck. <br /><br />I wanted a complex profile and something *personal*. I also wanted something that suited ME...I think we accomplished it! Total cost about $400 plus tons of time, but worth it.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-53164910181272459452011-05-07T13:41:00.000-07:002011-05-07T13:48:42.019-07:00Feed Sack Pillow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q83rCOPS_Qo/TcWup6vyUqI/AAAAAAAAANo/L3_6y8xJLPs/s1600/2006_0115pillow0003.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q83rCOPS_Qo/TcWup6vyUqI/AAAAAAAAANo/L3_6y8xJLPs/s320/2006_0115pillow0003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604077346500006562" /></a><br /><br />A sweet little pillow made from a feed sack. I picked the sack up in a small antique store for about $4.50...I Love, Love, Love the graphic!!! Since I picked up an old pillow with a down insert at a garage sale...I knew they would make the perfect pair.<br /><br />I hand laundered the towel (the graphics MAY fade in the machine)...and dried him outside. I cut the front 1" larger on all sides than the insert. The back I cut longer by 6". I cut the rectangle in half and turned each piece down about 2.5" since this is an envelope=type opening (no zipper). I turned each piece right side in and seamed around all four sides. Turn right side out and tuck insert inside.<br /><br />Voila! For about $6 I have a unique downfilled pillow! The moral to this post....don't overlook those tattered pillows...check out the inserts. Since down inserts usually range $20 by themselves...it's a great deal to strip the exterior, wash dry and save them.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-69664245694329771402011-05-04T18:53:00.000-07:002011-05-04T18:56:57.861-07:00Library Card Cabinet How I Love Thee!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dD9ojmyDzFA/TcIDTOxfF1I/AAAAAAAAANg/N8H1heJvBQI/s1600/cabinet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dD9ojmyDzFA/TcIDTOxfF1I/AAAAAAAAANg/N8H1heJvBQI/s320/cabinet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603044515320371026" /></a><br /><br />And I can count 90 ways! This beauty has 90 drawers...all complete with the rods. As a little girl I lived across from a library. Mrs. Ruth Boigner was the childrens Librarian. I heart her! I spent most of my time at that library, reading and assisting Mrs. Boigner. She let me *work* at the card catalog. When I had a chance to buy one...I JUMPED at the chance, no second thoughts! It's black walnut and in pristine condition. Just needed a little bit of moisturizing! Isn't she gorgeous!!!!CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-36321274894916082462011-05-04T18:50:00.000-07:002011-05-04T19:04:22.535-07:00Two Kisses for Maddy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KzVAcLlJtDY/TcICvkFnC7I/AAAAAAAAANY/9b2PK5gDqNA/s1600/COVER_FINAL.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KzVAcLlJtDY/TcICvkFnC7I/AAAAAAAAANY/9b2PK5gDqNA/s320/COVER_FINAL.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603043902566632370" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I was perusing the Target Book Dept...and this cover caught my eye. I picked it up to read the synopsis...and didn't stop. Is it OK to read an entire book @ Target? Ok, Ok I didn't read the ENTIRE book....just a lot of it. It's now on my nightstand. And I cry. Do yourself a favor and buy this book.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-10225682825226517722011-05-04T17:54:00.000-07:002011-05-04T17:56:54.145-07:00ChalkBoard in an old Frame<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1IR0kDmRTrQ/TcH10FdpRuI/AAAAAAAAANQ/IQXTibR1yr0/s1600/2006_0115boardchalk0002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1IR0kDmRTrQ/TcH10FdpRuI/AAAAAAAAANQ/IQXTibR1yr0/s320/2006_0115boardchalk0002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603029686594127586" /></a><br /><br /><br />I picked this absolutely gorgeous wood frame up at a junk store for $10. I immediately thought CHALKBOARD.....I had a can of Krylon Spray Paint in my stash so I went to work. Using my 40% off JoAnn Fabric coupon, I picked up a foam core board and cut it to size. I lightly sanded it with a fine grit paper just to rough up the surface.<br /><br />I sprayed 3-4 thin coats and let dry.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-73678710191205755272011-05-01T09:19:00.000-07:002011-05-01T09:21:34.861-07:00Curbside Little Farm Table<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wSxcAHaiG6Q/Tb2ILeLzGQI/AAAAAAAAANI/r635wXGpSPU/s1600/2006_0111farm0009.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wSxcAHaiG6Q/Tb2ILeLzGQI/AAAAAAAAANI/r635wXGpSPU/s320/2006_0111farm0009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601783242181253378" /></a><br /><br />This sweet little table called to my on the tree lawn of a neighbor. It formerly lived it's life as a white table with horrendous painted flowers on it...ugh. I knew I needed to rescue it from a landfill. I gave it a thorough wash and sanding. I then painted it sage green and did a bit of distressing. It's a cute little thing isn't it?CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-54639339828670132762011-04-25T16:01:00.000-07:002011-04-25T16:02:58.597-07:00Repurposed Baby Shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bphK-aEluvU/TbX9aifRtrI/AAAAAAAAANA/U8_xdMjVH6g/s1600/2006_0105desk10001.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bphK-aEluvU/TbX9aifRtrI/AAAAAAAAANA/U8_xdMjVH6g/s320/2006_0105desk10001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599660344081495730" /></a><br /><br />I cut an x into the toe of the baby shoe using an xacto knife. I filled up the shoe and plopped in hens and chicks. I've had them outside for 3 seasons and they're still going strong!CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-80810967203054717472011-04-24T09:24:00.000-07:002011-04-24T09:29:37.071-07:00Happy Easter, Happy Spring<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IqexsyxMa4o/TbRP5tsAbcI/AAAAAAAAAMo/8EMr5xE_C6c/s1600/2006_0103desk10002.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IqexsyxMa4o/TbRP5tsAbcI/AAAAAAAAAMo/8EMr5xE_C6c/s320/2006_0103desk10002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599188089663679938" /></a><br />Happy Bloomin' Everything! To *honor* spring, I've decided to treat myself to new curtains made from painters cloths. Not so easy to find six in the same shade, but I worked it out. After washing on warm with soapy water and downy, they came out smelling oh so sweet. I tossed them into the dryer and wrapped myself in their softness.<br /><br />The cloth will closely resemble linen after dried. Can you beat that for $10 plus change?<br /><br />I love the idea, but wanted to *amp* mine up. Using fabric I already had, I added a 7.5" band of fabric across the top of the cloth. I didn't sew the bottom on, I liked the idea of *floating*...giving my window panel a little somethin' somethin' extra.<br /><br />The band is 9.5, using 1" seam on top and bottom.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-91740616863525816102011-03-24T17:27:00.000-07:002011-03-24T17:29:01.915-07:00A new blog is underway...I haven't done a *lot* with this blog because I wanted a real life design before I began to post all of my photographs and tutorials. Stick around, they're coming!<br /><br />I've got a VERY COOL project underway....an entertainment armoire built from vintage doors...it's almost ready!CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-72969012812693858722010-12-14T14:38:00.000-08:002011-03-22T09:32:11.451-07:00A Very Special Pair of Stockings!<center><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/TQfyenjB45I/AAAAAAAAAIk/YMkIsypiy5Y/S748/2010_0115xmas0005.JPG" /></center><br /><center><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/TQfzDFVg2dI/AAAAAAAAAIs/7Tsp2-8JhSM/S748/2010_0115xmas0006.JPG" /><br />Designed by Shepherd's Bush, Stitched by ME. </center>CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-90830331506670535262010-11-21T15:13:00.000-08:002011-03-22T09:39:56.481-07:00#links<a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/</a>CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-56323517687700912742010-11-21T13:45:00.000-08:002011-03-22T09:24:29.788-07:00How to letter a chest......<center><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/TQgvNl7fzWI/AAAAAAAAAI0/IW5IGyk8YN0/S350/2010_0115xmas0003.JPG"></center><br />I picked this old chest up on a tree lawn on trash night. It was bare brown wood, but I knew it could be something unique.<br /><br />I wanted to use the red paint I had on my shelf, the same paint I used in my living room....so I decided to use the Sealtest logo.<br /><br />First, I had to find the image...so off to eBay I went. I found an old sign for sale and saved the image to my computer. I printed it off and enlarged it on my copier 400%. I then took each letter and again enlarged it to 400%. I kept doing this until I had each of the letters. I trimmed them out with an x-acto knife, then taped them together.<br /><br />I laid it out on the top of the chest and drew around each letter with a pencil. Using an old brush and cream paint that I had, I painted inside the pencil lines.CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-56385300400525517512010-11-06T16:56:00.000-07:002011-03-22T09:45:06.182-07:00Guest Room on a SMALL Budget<p align="center"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/TB41RJvj6OI/AAAAAAAAAGo/yv8Pd_7Qm24/s512/DresserAsst.JPG" /></p><p align="center"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/TB40aHUhQHI/AAAAAAAAAGY/N_C-9iiFTbo/s640/VintageBedroom.JPG" /></p><p align="center"><br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/S7kXvc8VRII/AAAAAAAAAEQ/oP4ZM6swlRw/s640/Bed.JPG" /><br />Footboard turned Headboard $5<br />Cream Dresser (garage sale) $25<br />Pretty Mirror (garage sale) $5<br />Pretty Green Chest (garage sale) $25<br /><br />My gorgeous lamp on dresser....Goodwill $15<br />Re-wired kit $5<br />Shade (repurposed)<br /><br />Green wicker chair (garage sale) $5<br />Can of Spray Paint $5.00<br /><br />That gorgeous crocheted throw on chair (Goodwill) $3<br />Premium mattress & box springs (Sears) a HUGE buy at $450<br /><br />Red Wall Paint ~ Behr $22<br />Yellow Wall Paint ~ Left overs, I did glaze 3 walls<br /><br />Custom duvet on bed from Ethan Allen (store sample $50<br />Custom pillow shams from Ethan Allen (store sample $25<br /><br />The Floral Pillows, Dust Ruffle and Europillow from Arhaus Furniture<br />Custom set (originally $500)...I paid $40<br /><br />The Floral Drapes, sewn by me, purchased fabric from JoAnn's @ 50% off,<br />used an old sheet as liner $30<br /><br />My vintage dresser trays hanging all from Goodwill...approx $1.00-3.00 each<br /><br />Can anyone add this up? I think I'm up to a GRAND TOTAL of $750 approximately) </p>CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6136697709809706481.post-9825739614054779002010-06-01T16:44:00.000-07:002011-03-22T09:46:35.120-07:00Thanks...for taking a stroll through my spring garden. This is just a *wee* peek at what's going on at Carey Cottage. Stop back again for more photos.<br /><br />Questions? I'm always happy to help!<br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/SoCz4-mvZ4I/AAAAAAAAABs/AFtNmwA1YJ0/s512/Arbor.JPG" /><br /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/SoC2LUaEUpI/AAAAAAAAAB0/8gkcXc9WFPk/s640/Pergola.JPG" /><br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/SeaBXy268II/AAAAAAAAAAc/sdZJb-RsVYk/s640/Wednesday%20004.jpg" /><br /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_JSP2W5n1wZs/SeaBn2TPwKI/AAAAAAAAAAk/7cUS5Wm_Oqw/s640/prayingmantis%20005.jpg" />CareyCottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12285180433366222758noreply@blogger.com5