EASTER 'Putz' House

Hello my friend,

I finally brought out some SPRING decor.

I can't believe Easter is next Sunday.

Yesterday I made this small 'Putz' house.

I have collected Christmas houses for years, I thought it would

 be easy to make an Easter themed town.

I had a bag of wooden bits and pieces from an old Easter Tree.

It was a popular item in the 1980's.

Someone else had already cut off the hanging strings.

 

I made up a pattern from one of my Christmas houses.

I gathered some of the pieces I wanted to use.

I like to save scraps of thin cardboard and cellophane

from packaging just for such a project.

I cut a base and a tiny fence.

I used corrugated paper for a roof.

I painted the pieces, before gluing them down.

I glued the house to the base, put a bit of moss

around the base.

I  glued the cellophane inside the windows.

I also glued a figure inside one of the windows.

I then added the roof

After the figures were glued in place, I let this dry.

With a small brush, I painted mod Podge over areas I wanted to

add glitter.

This would be optional of course!

The glitter looks like sugar!

I took it outside for a better look.

Can you see the bunny in the window ?

Thank you for the visit!

xo Lisa S

Update: Now they have a Church.

 Ready for Easter Sunday!

Another neighbor moved in next door!

I'm done!

Storybook Suitcase

Hi my Friend,

I've had this old suitcase a while...I used it for display

at the holiday boutique.

It worked ok for Christmas...but not my favorite color.

I wanted to make something special for my granddaughter.

The suitcase is small about 12'' x 16''

Perfect for a little overnight trip.

I decided to paint the suitcase grey, using chalk paint I had on hand.

The will be a good base for decoupage!

The inside was in great condition and it even had the mirror!

I had a copy of this book,

' The Country Bunny and the little gold shoes'.

It was tattered and I thought it would be a good start !

I cut out some of the pictures-

along with a mismatch collection of other book scraps-

Nursery rhymes, poems and flowers.

 I used Matte Mod Podge to adhere the pictures.

I worked in random way-

I started on the sides at first- I tied to match acrylic

paint to fill in open space in the background.

Painted the sky then

I added that bird to the cottage roof

Continued the path with paint.

The top of the case was painted also and then filled in the clouds.

I went all along the top-

Then came down the other side with a castle!

The sides are my favorite part.

At this point I just kept going and had fun layering

with no rhyme or reason-

Filling in here and there with paint.

I even added some small scraps on the bottom.

Here it it is completed-

I tied some ribbon on the handle

 and a couple cotton spun mushrooms.

Both sides are completely different and I like that-

it tells a little story.

I tried to show all sides.

I worked on the case off and on-

until I thought it was finished.

I think my granddaughter will enjoy the suitcase.

For now it's filled with stuffed animals.

Thanks for visiting today!!!!!

xo Lisa S

Just takes a Minute - Campfire Marshmallow Candle

Hi there!

I purchased this candle at the DOLLAR TREE.

I always love white candles.

This candle has a wonderful Vanilla scent and will work for my plan-

Print a label-

Cut and re-check size and placement.

Here's my label-

size to fit

                                                    I cut and removed the original vinyl label.

I used Mod Podge to adhere the label.

First I painted the front of the label with mod podge

and then allowed it to dry.

After the front is dry. Paint the back side of the label with Mod Podge

and attach to the jar.

Press down well, to remove any air bubbles.

A nice gift for a 'Vintage Loving' friend!

Thank you!

xo Lisa S

Sugar & Lavender GARDENERS HAND SCRUB

Hello friend,

I love to give gifts from the garden.

Here's a very simple

 and inexpensive gift that just about anyone

would appreciate.

You only need 3 ingredients.

I found coconut oil at my DOLLAR TREE.

To make the scrub:

1/2 C. Coconut Oil- melted in microwave

1  1/2 C. White Sugar

10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

1 tsp. Lavender Buds- Optional

Clean jars with lids

(This recipe will fill 3 of these Ball jars )

Mix together and fill jars.

To use the sugar scrub:

Start with clean hands,

Take about an 1/8 of a teaspoon

of the scrub and put into your palm.

Rub front and back of hands.

Then rinse with cool water and pat dry with a towel.

The sugar will wash away and the 

oil and fragrance will remain.

Your hands will feel so soft !

It works great on feet

Then add socks !

NOTE:

DO NOT USE IN THE SHOWER!

It will be slippery and dangerous.

   

For a special touch, make labels for your scrub.

These beautiful labels came from

The Graphics Fairy

Please visit The Graphics Fairy !

(I used a different recipe )

The labels are the perfect size for wide mouth Ball jars

I cut out my labels and gave the front a light coat of MOD PODGE.

This will protect the paper.

Make sure your ink has dried first!

I used MOD PODGE again to adhere the label to 

the lid inserts. Let dry.

If any coconut oil gets on the label the Mod Podge

will protect the paper.

I divided my recipe into thirds and filled the jars.

Top off with more buds if you like!

Set the insert on the jar and then the ring.

I filled 6 jars, we will see how they do at the Fall Craft Fair.

I plan to make another batch for gifts.

Have a blessed week!

xo Lisa S