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| Recycled Craft |
Hi friends, most of you know I have a crafty little daughter....and yes we have quite a few paints and brushes at home! But I am ashamed to confess that over the years I have had to throw away quite a few good quality paintbrushes as we didn't take care of our paintbrushes properly being lazy to clean them well and store them properly[ makes me feel so bad!].
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| Recycling Craft |
I have read that Paint brushes are best dried upright and there are pricey paint brush holders for the very purpose! In South India humidity can become an issue and I often keep
moisture absorbers in my cupboards to prevent fungus formation. The moisture absorber had a compartmentalized lid and the crafter in me was so excited to spot that it was ideal to upcycle into a paint-brush holder.
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| Golden Heat Embossed Heart |
If you want to alter an oddly shaped container quickly use
foam rather than paper as it is sturdier and easier to curve and stick without wrinkling!I used the same designer foam I used in my
3 D stamped Flower Altered Box project to line the plastic container.
I used a Spellbinders lacy heart die cut as a base for my floral arrangement. The little fan you can see was handmade at home using resin.The gorgeous white clay butterfly is a rather special to me as its a gift from my friend Pamelia.
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| Fabric Rose |
The fabric rose is from a broken hair clip [ it was a discolored white and I livened it up with distress inks!]. The pearl spray was handmade and I fashioned it to form a heart shaped frame around the rose!
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| Heat Embossed Heart |
The purplish pink heart was made by heat embossing a Winnie and Walter stamp in gold and water coloring with Distress Inks . I cut parts of the golden arrow from a Cheery Lynn heart die cut and added it behind my pink heart!
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| Recycling Craft |
The gold - green leaves are Winnie and Walter Stamps embossed in gold and water-colored with brush pens !
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| Matching Stationery Set |
And here is my paint brush holder with the matching box and forming a lovely set in my craft room!
Supplies : Dies :
Cheery Lynn Heart and Arrow , Marianne Designs Anja Leaf 3 , Spellbinders Lace Heart
Stamps : Heart from Winnie and Walter True clear stamp set, Leaves from Winnie and Walter In Bloom Elsa's Flora Clear Stamp Set
This is so pretty, Dr. Sonia! What an awesome recycle project!
ReplyDeletePretty. Like the compartments that the recycled/upcycled piece has perfect for storing the paint brushes in. There is a challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday Recycle/Upcycle that you can enter this in. Have a BEE-utiful day!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Thank you so much Melissa for letting me know!
DeleteWoow.. this is just awesome...love each and every detail...
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty this is Sonia, the pinks and purples compliment each other so well and it's an extremely useful creation as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you over at the Playground this well (helping out in the treehouse for the week).
B x
This is so pretty & I love how effortlessly you can use foam in your crafting!
ReplyDeleteTanvi I just cant get enough of foam!!Love it as a crafting media
DeleteIts Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pooja
DeleteThis is a brilliant piece of recycling.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with the Snippets Playground. xxx
You are so clever in your recycling and always with beautiful results.
ReplyDeleteI absoluetly love all of the beautiful embellishments!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
Have a blessed day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M
Beautiful paint brush holder and matching box, Sonia! Such lovely garden colors to inspire while painting! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteBeautiful upclycled projects! Love the use of the foam! So many pretty embellishments!
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I love your beautiful paint brush holder and matching box!
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Soo Pretty! I love the colours, your projects are so lively & vibrant with wonderful colour combos & lovely handmade elements. It makes me smile every time :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and such creativity that went into the details. I need to try this!!! Always a join to see your work!
ReplyDeleteWow what super up-cycling and a great tip with the funky foam. Beautiful results as always. Thanks for joining in the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs and good luck.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Such a great project! It is perfect with the slots on top! Perfect for brushes! Carri~Abusybee
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very beautiful as usual Sonia !! only you could have spotted the potential in that absorbia container !! Fab idea !!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, this is absolutely stunning!! I love, love how you decorated it!! It's the perfect storage for your paintbrushes!! Amazing recycle my friend!! Everything you create is gorgeous!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Beautiful project!!! Love all your details and flowers! Thanks for joining us this week with Cheery Lynn Designs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Sonia!! Love how you've decorated it!! The flowers, sprays and embellishments are gorgeous!!
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This is so very pretty. You're brushes are being stored in style now. I can't tell you how many times I find paint brushes on my craft table that I forgot to clean the paint out of.
ReplyDeleteWOW now that is sure one beautiful paint brush holder. I bet your craft room is gorgeous with all the beautiful things you have created.
ReplyDeleteHave a creative day.
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhh this is gorgeous! I love love love love it!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved the colour Purple and pink .. The Heart die was to die for :) Its gorgeous Sonia !!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work. Pretty box
ReplyDeleteIts a stunning beauty!! love the way you have created it with soo much creativity!!
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ReplyDeleteWow..it is so beautiful...
ReplyDeleteSuper lovely creation. You are one amazing crafter and lady.xx {aNNie}
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is amazing, realy a great idea and the final result is perfect!!
ReplyDelete♥Hugs Valentina♥
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Sonia, WOW, yet another wonderful creation of yours!! This is just beautiful and what a wonderful way to recycle. From rubbish to now a stunning peace of useful art. x
ReplyDeleteYou have created a beautiful paintbrush holder, love the pretty feminine florals.
ReplyDeleteLorraine
You can alter things so beautifully! I wish it was that easy for me! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Hi again Sonia! Beautifully altered holder! Thank you so much for playing with us at Lulupu! Hope you will join us again! :)
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Your Paintbrush Holder is gorgeous! Who wouldn't want to put their paint brushes into it! I am sure your daughter adores it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous "reuse"! This container is beautiful. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Sonia..Loz
ReplyDeleteits so beautiful
ReplyDeleteIts so beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea! TFS Dr Sonia xx
ReplyDeleteI think it is so important to have pretty storage solutions in our craft spaces. This fits the bill perfectly, as does your lovely box. What a perfect place for storing your paint brushes. I recently picked up a pretty planter pot where I am storing my brushes. Somehow it just makes me feel more like painting. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! The design is so romantic and girly. Love the purple in all its shades. I really need such a holder for my supplies. Thanks for sharing it in the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!
ReplyDeleteWow...those absorbtion crystal containers are perfect for this project. This made up into a pretty brush holder!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome :) such an innovative idea :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is perfect, pretty useful & looks awesome :)
ReplyDeleteYou are a powerhouse of talent , Sonia. You make upcycling seem so easy, but I know it is not easy ( atleast for me )... Beautifully done. Loved the details..especially those calla lilies.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Lulupu. So glad to have you there. :).
Beautiful..Elegant & Superbly Detailed !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us @ Peek-a-boo Design Challenge # 3!!
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Love your take on this challenge ,Thanks for joining us @ Peek-a-boo Design Challenge # 3!!
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Gorgeous art Dr.Sonia!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful again! Thanks so much for playing along yet again with my Gold and Watercolor Challenge at Winnie and Walter!!! :-)
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