Sunday, October 4, 2009

Met Monday & Thrifty Treasures

It’s Met Monday & Thrifty Treasures time.. What a great way to kick off the week .. and my return back to blogland. For those that missed me.. Thank YOU Thank YOU Thank YOU for the emails and messages. I have been one sick gal I tell ya… I started out with a simple lil ole sore throat that turned into Swine Flu.. then I ended up with Pneumonia. For 18 days straight  I was like the walking dead… I thought for sure my time was up. Now all that’s left is a lil hacking cough.. but all is good.

I’m sharing a few things I picked up before all that sickness and a finished project I teased y’all with before going awol on ya.

On my last Met Monday post .. I shared with y’all this cookie jar. I had planned on sending this one off to Goodwill, but decided I’d try a lil chalkboard paint on it.

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Taped off the area I didn’t want chalkboard paint on .. and viola .. Finished jar on the right. Also on the right is a candle stand that was being used to hold a birdcage and it suffered a crash on the fireplace..

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With a little Gorilla Glue .. yeah that’s all I had in the house.. and a fresh coat of flat black .. it’s good as new again.

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When I saw this next piece at Goodwill for $2.74 I knew it would be perfect to replace the clay candle stand as the birdcages new stand. Sprayed it black .. and of course I didn’t get a picture of it after I added the gloss black.. but trust me .. it’s darling. And that Rocking Horse in the background .. he’s in the middle of a morph .. so look for him in an upcoming post.

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I found these small pumpkins and gourds at Dollar General for .99 a bag and the small pumpkins with the leaves and flowers for .99 ea.

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Arranged them in the birdcage..

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My Sweet Husband gathered up some of my fall stuff from outta the garage.. that basket has been Morphed so many times.. I can’t even count.

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Finished basket..

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I love this little scarecrow pumpkin .. He lights up!

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Isn’t he just the cutest.. So Fall!

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I didn’t have enough to do the front and back of the basket the same .. so I started adding these jack-o-lanterns.. which will be perfect for Halloween .. all I have to do is just turn the basket around.

Next .. time to toss out the daisies ..

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Ahhhh Welcome Fall!

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Hugs Y’all

Have A Blessed Week!

Debbie

36 comments:

  1. Everything looks great! I especially like the birdcage on the new stand.

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  2. Wow, I am so sorry you were that sick!! YIKES!!!! a bit scary, I am sure.

    Love the birdcage and your chalk board container is cute. Love the scarecrow face!! makes one smile!

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  3. What would we do without black spray paint???
    I love the blackboard paint on the white cannister. It's great.
    Rhonda

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  4. Cute finds and redos! I love the new birdcage stand. Your fall basket looks great and I love the pumpkins you added. The daisies were really pretty but wow, those leaves make that door basket pop!

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  5. Lots of great ideas...I especially love how you did the birdcage. Wowsa! And the green basket with the leaves is so cute...great blog!

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  6. Oh, my! What a busy gal you've been! I love all of your transformations! I especially love the basket with the florals and that cute little scarecrow head! How precious!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. You've been very busy! Everything looks great!
    gail

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  8. Welcome back! You've been missed!

    I LOVE all your fall decorating. My favorite it the stand for your birdcage. I love the lacy look of it! Beautiful! All your decor looks so inviting! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Hi Debbie, It all looks so wonderful... you did a great job...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  10. Sorry you have been sick...but so glad to see you back. Love all your morphs!! Your fall basket is way cute!

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  11. DEBBIE!!!!! I had NO IDEA you were sick and HOW sick! OH MY WORD!! We had the swine flu here, too, but it only lasted two weeks. No pneumonia. I just figured you took a break! I missed you and I'm so glad you're back.

    My favorite thing is that bird cage. That is SO different and I LOVE IT!! But of course, it's all good. Oh, welcome back, dear friend!

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  12. Hi Debbie,
    Love all your projects...you are so creative! I am glad you are feeling better!

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  13. Dear Debbie,
    Iam sooooo very sorry to hear you have been soooooovery sick with that nasty swine flu.
    i KNOW WITH THAT IT IS VERY SERIOUS...IT IS HERE IN oKLAHOMA ALSO.
    I have thought so very much about you and the beautiful card you mailed to Amy. We are believing GOD for a miracle even as I watch her slip further and further from me...and since this has to be moderated you can just delete my comment but the card you made will be placed beside the guest book should a guest book be needed....it looked to me or i should say the minute i saw it, i wept privately as i knew that was just from GOD himself.
    YOU ARE VERY SPECIAL TO ME EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NOT VISITED ALOT...YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL SON IN HEAVEN AND IF THE LORD CALLS AMY HOME I HOPE YOUR SON WILL INTRODUCE HIMSELF AND I AM SURE HE WILL.
    PLEASE help me understand even as much as I trust JESUS how I can go forward without Amy....to never talk to her again....i would always keep her phone charged so i could call and hear her voice.
    I WILL BE FINE AND IN MY SPIRIT AMY SHALL LIVE AND DECLARE THE WORKS OF THE LORD.
    I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE BETTER
    EVERYTHING LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL AND FESTIVE....AMAZING JOB CONSIDERING HOW SICK YOU WERE
    ANGEL HUGS
    LOVE
    Debbie

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  14. Hi Debbie,
    Just popped in from BNOTP.
    The birdacge turned out great & the basket is gorgeous.
    Happy Met Monday.
    Maggie

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  15. Hi Debbie! Love the birdcage witht he pumpkins and the cookie jar! Great ideas! ~ Ashley

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  16. I'm so glad you are on the mend. I was really worried about you and so sorry to hear you had swine flu. I just knew something was up with you so I said sent some prayers and well wishes your way.
    LOVE the basket and all your crafts! Your such a talented lady!

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  17. I've been spraying things too! Just love your little bird cage. The pumpkin face is too sweet.

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  18. Hi Debbie,
    Wow, you did a great job. You are so creative really you are!.
    The birdcage is just wonderful.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  19. Super cute, love the birdcage, I've got to find me one of those. Happy Fall

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  20. Wonderful ideas. I especially love the black birdcage with the orange gourds and leaves. Beautiful.
    -Angela

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  21. All looks beautiful! You have inspired me to tour my house tomorrow...
    Love the chalkboard paint idea on the jar. I think I may have to do that on the doggie treat jars.
    Jane (artfully graced)

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  22. What a treat to have you pop up in my reader. I know I don't always get a chance to comment but I almost always read and admire your beautiful and clever work! So glad you are back and hope you are well and stay well!

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  23. I love the jar redo! great idea!

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  24. LOVE the chalkboard paint on the cookie jar! Isn't that stuff fantastic?!

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  25. Debbie, Glad to hear you are feeling so much better! Can't believe the pig came to visit. You've been busy with your projects. Love the transformation of the candle holder/birdcage.
    :-) Sue

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  26. Wow Debbie, some wonderful transformations and I am seriously stealing some of those ideas.
    So glad you are on the mend and doing better, scary stuff!
    Blessings, Linda Q

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  27. What a great idea you had with that cookie jar...it's a beauty now!Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  28. Wow Debbie Thank God you are doing better, My youngest has been home this week with a mild case of H1N1 I'm so sorry you had to feel awful, I'm fighting sinus and throat now praying I haven't caught anything..You take care of yourself and continue to get alot of rest and fluids..
    May God be with you.
    Jolyn

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  29. So crafty! You've inspired me!!


    My new blog is up, would love to have you visit!

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  30. I am so sorry you were that sick. Bless your heart!! Those are some neat ideas you have on making over those things. How many times we throw things out and we could make them look like new or better. Good job!

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  31. Hi Debbie, I keep checking your blog hoping you are okay and feeling fine. Just praying for you and missing your oh so creative posts!

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  32. Thanks much for that useful post.Very beautiful picture.

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Debbie

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