New twist on the wine bottles I recently wrapped with rope...

Added flowers (brads from office supply section) to the rope-wrapped wine bottle I have done...this really finishes them off! And on the first one I also added a bee! Cute for bud vases...

New "Park Your Purses While You Paint" contraption for studio

Old mirror frame from dresser, corkboard in middle covered with fabric (courtesy of my friend Laura) which we will hang customer pics, etc on; added hooks for purses to make this a functional and cool piece. It's really large...as are mine and Teresa's purses!

My first pallet project!!!

Used a pallet which our canvas shipment was delivered on. Pulling the boards off the front was the hardest part of this project, which took about an hour...really need to use a crowbar, but all I had was a hammer. Will post step by step directions later. Many thanks to Teresa Dixon who helped me do this! Without her, I would probably have had an emergency room visit. Or two. :-) 

Classier take on the gumball machine candy jar...

Small pot on sale at Kroger for $2.99, two terra cotta lids painted black, one small knob. Less than $10 with candy! Just a little nicer than using the terra cotta pot for the bottom...would make a nice gift for a friend or co-worker! 

Storage for odds and ends on stage at studio

Helps to clear up clutter on stage...buckets hold brushes, puff paint, etc. Towel bar, S hooks, and small buckets from Home Depot or Lowe's. Fifteen minute project. 

Variation on a theme...

Old vase (cheap glass), sisal rope purchased from Lowe's or Home Deopt. Start at bottom on this one, wrap tightly. Hot glue beginning and end of process. Ten minute project, approx $3.00.

"Find it" game - in a wine bottle, of course :-)

Find the 15 items hidden in the bottle and win a free class! Still recycling wine bottles left by our students...used beans instead of rice, and hid small items (buttons, batteries, nails, etc) inside. Fun game!!!