16 February 2008

Drumroll please

Ok gals (& guys?), time for the big reveal. Let me preface the photos by telling you the story: My dear, dear husband (bless his heart) brings me ALL of his trash before throwing it out, "in case you can make something with it, honey." Empty plastic CD cases (the ones that hold 100 cds when you buy them), scrap pieces of splintered wood, broken tools and the innards of his mechanical toys - all candidates for altering, in his mind. I've come to learn to respond, "No thanks, honey, I'm swamped", almost instinctively - usually without looking up.



Well, recently he painted most of the house and that required LOTS of painter's tape. "Here you go, babe; maybe you can use these." Heavy sigh, rolling eyes, grab the empty rolls & throw them in my 'alterables' drawer. Hopefully, he'll forget and I'll sneak them in the garbage when he isn't looking. But then I think maybe I better not; I may need them for something one day (I am a crafter, after all!!).


So, I decided yesterday to do a diorama. Don't laugh! Doesn't it sound so 7th grade? I'm excited though. It's been a LOOOONG time since I thought of something creative all on my own. Seems like I've been making the same things over and over. So, I'm thrilled to have made these and now I'm showing you. I hope you like them!! You may see them on Etsy soon (if I can bear to part with them!).
PS They look so much prettier in real life! LOL Oh well, you get the idea!













11 comments:

  1. Melissa, these are awesome!! they are so cute!! incredible idea!! did you make the little owls too?? good job!! :) LOL tereza

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  2. Ooooooh this is such a CUTE idea!!!!! I love the idea of making a diorama and I bet you had a lot of fun doing it!

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  3. omg sis you gotta give instructions. this is to stinking cute. i gotta know how you did it.

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  4. Melissa you are just to talented! Amazing work lady!!!!

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  5. OMGosh!!! So darn cute!! I thinkn I may try this!!! How'd ya do it??!!

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  6. BTW...I tagged you check out my blog to see!!!

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  7. OMG, these are gorgeous...i am really really in love with them and am thinking i will need to make some with my kit when it arrives. I mean...these would look so totally awesome in my bedroom...on the wall. HA!

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  8. This is the best idea ever!!! They are so cute, I love them! Do you mind if I make some too? :)

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