Hello Friends

Good morning friends, I have missed you all!!  My last blog post was July 2015....YIKES

A lot has happened since then that has kept me away form my blog and much crafting...

it's all good of course...except for the part about not blogging and crafting...I had know idea how much I would miss this little blog and my handful of friends.

So whats going on you might ask?

It's not that I have exciting news or that it's any kind of a big of a deal but I am now managing a little floral shop (I'm not allowed to say where) but between working full time, my daughters senior year in high school and her club volleyball travels, well there just isn't much time left in the day....

BUT DANG IT ALL...I WILL FIND TIME!

So there it is...my commitment to you ...well mostly to me...

Put out one post a week even if it's just a lovely bouquet or flowers..

Like this one for Molly (love that girl)...Purple and Gold for NK Senior Night.... 

GO VIKINGS!!

So hopefully you all will join me on my new adventure as a fledgling florist and an almost empty nester.

There will be more flowers post than ever before...but who doesn't like flowers?

I plan on finishing my 1960's trailer this summer so you might want to stayed tuned for that...Here's a sneak peek...

And of course I will continue to share my hand stitching...

And Jewelry making...

And lets not forget farm life...

 So there it is...I guess I have more to blog about than I thought...

Looking forward to reconnecting with all of you!!

God Bless and thanks for stopping by,

Denise

Chicken Stool...Using Mod Podge Transfer Method

I think two of my favorite things to paint are stools and picture frames... probably because they are so quick and easy...I'm into instant gratification.  :)

Anyway I got this baby at the Good Will on Friday and had it in my shop by Monday..quick and easy!!

I simply cleaned it up and then painted it with some homemade chalk paint...It did take 3 coats.

Then it was of to Graphics Fairy where I found this great chicken pic...

I printed it and then applied it to the painted stool using the Mod Podge  method.
Pretty much...I painted Mod Podge where the print was going...placed the print ink side down on the stool and then let it dry.

When it was all dry I started gently rubbing the back side of the paper off  with a little bit of water and my finger...some of the print came off too...but I like that!

I just kept working on it until I had the look I wanted...
For me, that  means I do a little, walk away and then come back...I can't seem to do it all at once....who knows why.

After I had the image the way I wanted, I sanded the rest of the stool to give it a vintage look...I also added some flecks of black paint...something I also tend to do...

Last step was to spray it with a protective  finish.

Anyway here's the finished product...It didn't last long in my shop so now I'm searching for more stools.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!!  I will be linking up to many of those awesome parties in my side bar...do check them out!
Denise