Promise Kept

I promised to show you one of my fun purchases at The Vintage Marketplace last Friday. 

There was a dealer selling 8 separate silhouettes for $40. I thought that was a great deal. Now I have a ready made collection. We've decided to call them The Relatives. This sweet group above may have been a set with Dad, Mom and little girl. The little girl's frame was falling apart. It is actually documented that the girl's name is Mary Lou Fulton - aged 2 yrs. Signed and dated, G. Luse - 1931. Isn't she sweet?

This grouping is George and Martha Washington with Ben Franklin.

Here's a fancy man in his top hat and cane. Maybe the top photo is the same man in a different pose. 

They needed a little clean up and repair work. I cut out a new piece of brown paper from a paper sack.

Glued the edges.

Allowed it to dry.

Sprayed the back with water. It will get all lumpy. That's okay.

It will dry tight as a drum! Mine may dry even more, I tried to speed the process with a blow dryer.  Now, I just need to find the perfect spot for The Relatives.

Floral Fridays

Source: armasdesign.blogspot.com via Karen on Pinterest

These stunning flowers have an equally beautiful painting as a backdrop. 

This same artist made these gorgeous votives on a whim.

Source: armasdesign.blogspot.com via Karen on Pinterest

The instructions are on her blog, armadesign.

Autumn Tutorials

It was nasty and raining yesterday and I was in the city with nothing much to do.  It only takes so long to clean a little apartment.  I didn't feel like running around, which always ends up costing money, so I surfed the internet for longer than usual.  As you well know, if you read blogs, that there is an endless supply of inspiration available.  Here are a few things I came across.

If you haven't seen this already, it's a beautiful rose bouquet made from Fall leaves.  People are SO smart!  Here is the tutorial if you live in a place with an abundance of Fall leaves, which I don't anymore. I've raked my share, that's for sure having lived in New England for five years among several midwestern states.  I do miss a gorgeous Fall.

While this isn't specifically a Fall tutorial, it would be beautiful in Fall colors or even just shades of cream to warm up your chair for the Winter.  I need to beef up my crochet skills.  You can find instructions at Attic 24.

Source: virginiaandcharlie.blogspot.com via Anastasia

Source: notonthehighstreet.com via Stacy on Pinterest

This type of artwork has been all over Pinterest lately.  Virginia made this one.  Check out her method at Virginia and Charlie.

Source: notonthehighstreet.com via Stacy on Pinterest

Here's another pretty version.

Source: hgtv.com via Nicole on Pinterest

I love the variation of letters on this one!

I guess I should rename this post something like Canvas and Roses. This beautiful rose is made from coffee filters. You can find instructions at The White Bench. Now these would be beautiful in your Fall decorations! Well, it looks like I better get off the computer and to work or I'll get nothing done today!  Have a beautiful day.