I find it hard to blog lately, I’ve been enjoying the relaxed, unhurried days of summer. Not having to do lesson plans, research, or studying for homeschooling, and being able to read books just for fun when we go to the pool or in the evenings after dinner has made me lazy when it comes to blogging. Not that I don’t enjoy it, I do, but there are so many other things I want to do instead. This cute image was on my Mary Engelbreit calendar a few days ago and it fits perfectly with my summer state of mind. I had to scan it on my computer so the image in a little fuzzy, but you get the idea.
I’ve been trying to get some projects done that I haven’t had time to get to before, I made a couple of wreaths and a picture frame from shells that I’ve collected over the years. I had a huge bag of shells that I wanted to do something with so I filled a hurricane jar with some for my kitchen table, and then made a wreath for my kitchen and bathroom, and a picture frame that I put on the antique sideboard in my dining room. I was very pleased with the results because it reminds me of the beach which I love, and makes me feel summery (is that actually a word?) every time I look a them.
This frame took quite a while to make because it was trial and error, but I finally finished it. I found a wooden frame at the thrift store for fifty cents, sanded it down, and painted it with off white acrylic paint mixed with sandbox sand. I let it dry overnight, then painted it again with the off white paint and sprinkled sand all over it while the paint was still dry. When it was completely dry, I glued the seashells on and sprayed it with hairspray (that’s all I had on hand) to keep the sand intact. I was pretty pleased with the outcome.
These are the wreaths I made, the top one is smaller although you can’t really tell from the pictures, and it hangs in my kitchen. The bottom one I hung in my bathroom. These wreaths make me smile every time I look at them, because they evoke great memories from trips to the beach. I really enjoy doing these kinds of crafts, although I’m not very creative, it’s still a lot of fun.
Well, I’m going to indulge in one of my favorite pasttimes, reading, before I turn in for the night. I hope you have a wonderful week!
Love, Velvia
Hi Velvia,
I know what you mean , I have so many projects that I really need to get done, so I probably won’t be blogging as much as I’m doing now, Your frame and wreaths are so pretty and they look like great summer projects, Thanks for sharing.
Hugz Lorie
I love the crafts – you are very talented! I especially love the picture frame.
Keep on enjoying summer!
A
Hi Velvia.. You are so talented! The frame is clever and I love the wreaths. I just posted about memories in my home.
I have a seaside bathroom also…good idea! might have to try that one!
I love Mary E. also…if I could get away with it…I’d have a MARY E..house!
If you visit….I posted a photo of my dog..he is holding a Quilt (yes a Quilt!) I made him with Mary E. fabric!
Continue to enjoy the blessings of a lazy summer and getting the needed rest!
HOPE
I can’t believe you grew up in the Low Country! You’ll have to email and tell me where!
thanks for stopping by…and reading my Quirkies! 😉