Summer Treasures Project

Hydrangea and lavender fresh from the front garden.

Chalk+clay paint, wax, sea shells, flowers + a few thrifted bits and pieces.

Stencil, burlap, paint, brush, string, scissors, clips.

Yard sale find, a wooden shutter, was given a light painted/stain with chalk+clay paint. I can see this shutter as a background for many more vignettes.

Painted the large thrifted clothespin clip and Mason jar with chalk+clay paint (2 coats, dried overnight), finished with clear wax. Buffed lightly with a soft cloth. First try at painting on glass - it worked well and the paint didn't chip off with polishing. Glued thrifted sea shells to the painted/waxed clip.

Lavender in a vintage bottle + hydrangea in the turquoise Mason jar against the shabby shutter.

The beginning of my project idea - a clip (yard sale find).

I didn't use every idea (this post), refined as I worked. 

Energy and stamina returning. 
Thank you to my blogging friends for your kind comments and your prayers.

Project made me happy.

Featured at Boogieboard Cottage - thanks Mary

Featured at Life on Lakeshore Drive - thanks Kathy

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