Many years ago, I remember making shadow bunnies on the wall with my brothers when we were bored. The boys always made their shadow bunnies fight ... I preferred to make my fluffy creatures hop and jump.
I have always loved beautiful shadow boxes filled with cherished memorabilia. I found this shadow box at a local home store for a reasonable price and the best part is that it was already painted white. I dug into my rather large box of vintage hankies and lace to start the layering.
Next came the drawer of old jewelry and buttons. I also raided my scrapbook area for snippets of cards and flowers. I secured everything with pearl head pins and pretty corsage pins.
Mini "Shadow"
I decided that about the only thing that I could squeeze into that space was some of my scrapbooking embellishments. I used paper from the Graphic 45 French Country line - my current favorite.
Upcycled American Tourister Suitcase
I found this awesome old American Tourister suitcase in Lakeland at the Vintage Warehouse - a building filled full of vintage, shabby, fabulous finds. I did not like the way the up-cycler had done the handle but I LOVED the Paris Flea Market painted letters, so I just had to put my vintage-lacy spin on the handle. It sold in my booth in less than a week.
Oh, how I love Annie Sloan Paint!
I found this little night stand at a local estate sale. It looks to be from the late 40s and weighed a ton. I am pretty sure that it is walnut. Now, dear husband's eye starts to twitch when I talk about painting walnut, oak, cherry, etc.... but I proceed to tell him that he does not follow trends and that painted furniture is ALL the rage and then he sighs and gives me the eye roll.
I love the way that Annie Sloan paint goes on just about any piece with virtually no prep and the wax is just as great as the paint. I have made my own chalk paint, but honestly - Annie Sloan paint just can't be beat! I kinda' sound like an advertisement.... no, I am not a rep for her paint - but I probably would make a decent one!
