The Apple Street Cottage

Welcome back to Party In Your PJ's.    I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces. Say hello to the Co-Hosts: Nina @ Grandma Ideas Facebook  // Pinterest  // Twitter Ann @ The Apple Street Cottage Facebook  // Pinterest  // Instagram This week I shared an Upcycled Cigar Box : It was the perfect solution for my blades and housings.   L et's have a look at the features for this week: Chicken Wire Cloche - She's Crafty Make at Home Lavender Gardener's Hand Scrub - The Crowned Goat Here's a button for you, Ladies: Make sure you visit Nina at her blog.  We each choose our own features. I can't wait to see what you have to share, so let's get the party started! Rules Link to your post, not your home page. Link to something YOU made, wrote, or thought. Link Parties, Roundups, and Giveaways are

You upcycle it, of course!  I'm glad you're here because I want to show you how I decided to use this cigar box that has been sitting around for a while.  If you're a crafter that owns a Cricut machine, this is the post for you.  The Maker is a machine that cuts a wide variety of material using different blades.  There are many blade storage options out there - none of which thrilled me, so I decided to make my own.    Presenting, the Cigar Box: The box was in excellent condition so all I did was wipe it down with a cloth before I got started on the inside.   Since it was all wood, I cut a piece of felt and glued it to the bottom of the box. This provided a soft surface for the blades and housings to rest.  Next, I grabbed some paint stirrers, cut them to size, and painted/sealed them.   I measured the distance for smaller pieces to create compartments.  You can see the chalk marks above.  I cut more paint stirrers and placed them for 'fit'. They were also painted a

Welcome back to Party In Your PJ's.    I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces. We thought it was time for an update and  I have to extend a huge 'Thank You' to Nina for creating our new graphics.  The 'Featured' button is under this week's features. Aren't they wonderful? Say hello to the Co-Hosts: Nina @ Grandma Ideas Facebook  // Pinterest  // Twitter Ann @ The Apple Street Cottage Facebook  // Pinterest  // Instagram This week I shared an Upcycled Brooch :  But, l et's have a look at the features for this week: A Fresh Lavender Wreath - Fresh Vintage by Lisa S Can you smell the lavender? Living Room Spring Home Tour - Vintage Garden Style - She's Crafty Isn't this cabinet fabulous? Here's a button for you, Ladies: Make sure you visit Nina at her blog.  We each choose our own

Welcome back to Party In Your PJ's.    I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces. Say hello to the Co-Hosts: Nina @ Grandma Ideas Facebook  // Pinterest  // Twitter Ann @ The Apple Street Cottage Facebook  // Pinterest  // Instagram This week I shared Not Just ANY Chair : The Celery Table finally has a chair!   Let's have a look at the features for this week: Macrame Hanging Pod Tutorial - My French Twist Macrame is SO popular now.   How To Grow a Cut Flower Garden for Floral Displays - My Hubbard Home I love my flower gardens and Rachelle tells you how to create one of your own! Here's a button for you, Ladies: Make sure you visit Nina at her blog.  We each choose our own features. I can't wait to see what you have to share, so let's get the party started! Rules Link to your post, n

Today I am joining a group of very talented bloggers for the Pinterest Challenge.  As you may already know I'm an avid upcycler, so when I heard that the theme for April was 'Eco-Friendly' I knew I was in!  The purpose of this challenge is not just to pin ideas, but make them happen.  Let's get started..... I took a look through my pins and was inspired by The Shabby Tree's DIY Brooch .  I knew I had vintage lace, ribbon, doilies, and who could forget all that vintage jewelry from an estate sale last Fall?  Let's just say I was 'well-supplied'!   My Cricut Maker made short work of creating two felt circles for the base. Once they were cut, I grabbed my supplies - a small doily, ribbons, an earring, and a pin back.  I also used a bit of vintage lace that didn't get in this photo. The earring I chose was a pierced earring.  There was a reason and you'll see what is was as you continue reading. First, the doily was glued to one of the felt circles

Ever since I finished The Little Celery Table     last year I've been on the look-out for a chair.   Happily, late in the season, I found it.   It wasn't really pretty.   It had no seat.  One of the rungs was split in two.   It was $2.   For some reason I worked on this project without taking any photos. Fortunately it was pretty straightforward so I'll tell you what I did and then show you the final pretty photos. The first order of business was to repair that cracked rung.  A little wood glue and clamps made short work of it.   The next issue was the missing seat.  A piece of thin plywood, some construction adhesive, and clamps took care of that. Time to paint!  I used celery chalk paint and little gold craft paint for the accent. That middle piece was perfect for decoupage.  I wanted to make it match the drawer in the table.   To see how I decoupage drawers, click HERE . I think the two match quite well! The seat needed a cushion.  Bring on some pink fabric, batting and

Welcome back to Party In Your PJ's.    I hope you find something that inspires you and you link up something to inspire others. Don't forget to share our party with your friends.  It's always nice to see new faces. Say hello to the Co-Hosts: Nina @ Grandma Ideas Facebook  // Pinterest  // Twitter Ann @ The Apple Street Cottage Facebook  // Pinterest  // Instagram It's been a quiet week around the Cottage.  I've been resting my neck and wrist while enjoying some beautiful Spring weather.  My husband did some raking while I watched.  A forgotten mum was discovered and I thought it was dead...until I turned over the pot.  I cut away the dead stems and found this beneath them.   Mother Nature never ceases to amaze me.   Let's have a look at the features for this week: Garden Inspired Spring Vingette - Sweet Pea DIY Charm Bracelet - Organized Island Here's a button for you, Ladies: Make sure you visit Nina at her blog.  We eac