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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Tea For One & Smoothfoam Too

Got you with that title didn't I?
So glad I could share my project today, it is one of my favorite ideas- altering vintage items.
Using a vintage tea cup and saucer and a Smoothfoam Ball I was ready to make some magic.
 1. Make sure you have a ball that will fit and still have a little wiggle room for adornment.
 2. Set your ball up somewhere that you can paint and allow to dry. I used  Dragon fruit Americana Deco art Paint.
 3. I used a heavy duty glass glue to hold my teacup to my saucer.
4. Once my ball was dry it is ready to embellished.
 5. Using a boa pieces and pearls,and paper flowers, I was able to make a decorative piece that could be used to hold jewelry or even decorative pins.
Because Smoothfoam has such a wonderful texture-the ball is able to hold my decorative pins without them drooping.

Some additional supplies I used:
Dragon fruit Americana Deco art Paint
Ranger Diamond Stickles
I Am Roses Flowers



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12 comments:

  1. oh Dawn
    How adorable this is.
    Great job

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  2. OMGoodness - what a delight !! That is just the most beautiful creation. :-)
    Hugz
    IKE xxx

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  3. OMYGOSH!! I am IN LOVE with this!! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! GORGEOUS!!

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  4. Very pretty, Dawn! And oh, so, girlie! Thanks for sharing...needed a smile today! Hugs...

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  5. Beautiful!! Never would have thought about a tea cup to alter!! I love it!!

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  6. Now that is just darn right Gorgeous.
    I have a tea cup and saucer just sitting around doing nothing, but collecting dust, so what a great project to make and give as a gift to someone.
    Thank You for the inspiration.
    ColleenB

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  7. Love your gorgeous vintage altered project!

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  8. awesome decorative idea Dawnie! I loooove the pink and the teacup and sauce, great use of the fibre and such a great place for your pins!

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  9. where in the world do you find the time OR the patience to do this stuff? it's gorgeous!!!! i can see it in my hutch!

    hope all is well. think of you often and miss u more.

    hugs :)

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  10. Hello dear friend... that is so pretty!... how are you?... miss our visits... xoxo Julie Marie

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  11. Dawn I love this project as I collect tea cups, it is perfect!

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  12. Dawn, where are you, my friend? I miss you and I sincerely hope all is well.

    Hugs!

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