A Day in the Life of with God Repurposing through Me!

I needed some alone time with God and sometimes that comes in the form of doing crafts and projects.  Yesterday was one of those days and let me tell ya, I had a wonderful visit with Him and He created some really cool things.  I'd like to share those with you!

This is one that I did late last night.  I didn't do a tutorial or take pictures as I went along because this was when I was most in the Presence of my LORD.  However, the simplicity of the items used can create such a beautiful work of art.  Just as Christ does in us daily.  He's always at work in us.  Some days we recognize it while others we don't even give Him the gratitude for the very breath in our lungs!  Be encouraged, He doesn't leave us, never forsakes us, always loves us...whether we recognize the little things or not.

Ok.  Here's how to re-create this God-creation of simplicity turned to beauty.  You will need:
                              Two 5 x 7 art canvas (I found mine at Ross for $1)
                              Pebbles (from Dollar Tree)
                              Branches (from your yard, or neighbors with permission!)
                              Spray Paint, color of your choice (My favorite brand it Valspar from Lowes but any
                              will work fine.)
                              E6000 glue (My favorite! I stock up on this and buy it up from Wal-Mart!)
                              Paper from old books, and a few buttons

Creating the paper flowers is basically cutting a 5 scooped  flower from pages of a book and layering them on top of each other.  I used 5 layers and each one slightly smaller than the other for depth.  I crinkled the paper as well, we don't want flat flowers! Place a dot of E6000 glue in center of each petal as you layer and use a button as center.  Set aside to to dry. **Important to use wax paper as a work station with this glue.**

Spray paint canvas lightly.  Take branches (twigs really) and place where you'd like.  Find where they are most touching the canvas.  Apply the E6000 glue.  Now this glue does not dry quickly so I used a pair of my husbands heavy pliers and placed them over the branches to apply weight until the glue dries (a few hours).

Arrange pebbles in a word and once you like, apply a dot of E6000 glue and set.  Same with the branch beneath, see where it is touching canvas and apply dot of glue and place on canvas.

Apply a dot of glue to back of paper flowers and place on branch.  To keep from slipping off I use wooden clothespin to clip to branch (make sure not to clip to glued area otherwise the clothespin will become part of your art!)

Wait overnight for glue to become permanent and there you have it!!

Do you have some mix-matched dinnerware? Perhaps you have some special pieces that have been passed down to you that you just don't know what to do with.  Or like me, I saw this tiny, little plate at a thrift store that caught my eye and snatched it up for a quarter.  Now what?  Well, dessert stands and cake plates are one idea.  I don't always use them for sweets...they can be used for centerpieces and dinner parties.

This, too, was teamed with Joy time with God, so not picture tutorial.  But not to worry, I have some projects coming that actually do have picture step by step. But this one is easy step by step.

Go get your favorite plate. I used a glass plate slightly larger underneath for depth. and a short glass candleholder.  Any candle holder will work and you can pick the height that you like.  Just make sure that it looks good with the size of the plate that you are using.  When choosing the candle holder, place the plate on it to see if it balances and is level.  If not, DON'T use...unless you want the topsy-turvy look.  Once you've agreed on all the items you want to use, grab ahold of the amazing E6000 glue.  Apply generously around the rim of the candle holder but not to the point that it will ooze down the sides.  Carefully place plate on top.  If you are using more than one plate, glue the two plates together before placing on candle holder.  Set aside and let dry for 24 hours.  It may be helpful if you placed something weighted in the center.  **Hand wash only.**

Who doesn't like to make something for under $1? Me, me, me!!  These butter knives cost a quarter each.  I got them just because I saw them at the thrift store and there they sat on the shelf in a tub full of other utensils.  That tub sat next to darling vintage plates, glasses, metal scrolly things and trinkets. I was like all the other people...drawn to the big things, the pretty things.  The things that stood out.  But this time something tugged at me to dig in that tub.  And let me tell you I dug.  There were all kinds of things in there that I have no clue what in the world they were.  But laying so lowly at the bottom of this giant tub were these quiet, slightly tarnished butter knives.  A little battered, a little dented but with a glimpse of glimmer.  I snatched them up holding them tightly in my hand.  That's when the Lord reminded me that this is what He does for us in this giant tub of the world.  Sometimes things of the world gets dumped on top of us that it begins to tarnish us.  We become battered and a little dented.  But we have hope in Christ.  He is our Redeemer! He rescues us.  He retrieves us and cleanses us.   Wow!  I love God!  He is so good...ALL the time!

So these butter knives displayed will be a reminder to me.  Let me share with you how to create this:

Items needed:       Cardstock, scrapbook paper, frame mat, cardboard/back of an old picture frame,
                            E6000, Elmers spray adhesive (or double sided tape)

I used the back of an old picture frame that had an easel stand so I wouldn't have to use an actual easel as you see in the photo above.  A piece of cardboard or this paper or even a piece of wood would work...anything that you have around your house that is around 8 x 10 size will do just fine.  I traced the scrapbook paper to the frame and cut it.  Sprayed it with the spray adhesive and applied it to the frame easel (double sided tape will work fine, just don't use any glue that will show through the paper)  Find left over mats in your photo closet.  I used 2 for depth and used a cardstock that I found in a picture that I disassembled (seen above)  Using E6000 glue assemble the mats together first and then adhere to scrapbook frame.  Position knives until your liking.  Find where they are touching mat and dot with E6000.  Set aside.  Allow 24 hours drying time.

Finished photo shows the complete Knife Art with other thrift store findings.  Candlesticks were all brass that were spray painted one unified color.  I have to admit this was not their first coat of paint...they have been many colors before.  This go round they are Azure Snow!  The bird is a vintage salt shaker that I got for $1.20. Crate $4.

 Some fun backyard color.  Rubber doormat and plant mat spray painted a bright cheerful color and hung on fence.  Simple, fun, easy and fast!

Framed decor.  Take a frame, spray paint it a bright color, insert a fun cheerful fun piece.  I had this from my daughter's room that she didn't want to use anymore.  Sconces found at the thrift store for $3 each.  Spray painted bright and used barnwood to hang them on so that they can be portable.  I used fruit drying trays to line the bottom of my fence to a more rustic look to my yard.  I think I need to find me a holster for my spray paint cans!!

Fun centerpieces made with simple everyday items.  Frames, jars, gobblets, jars, and coffee filters!

Again, just find some fun colors of spray paint and go at it!! Ask friends and family for jars and you will have an overwhelming amount of all kinds of jars.  No worries because I have more ideas to share with you!
The flowers are made out of coffee filters and then spray painted with the same colors. I am going to share on how to make those at a later time, so you will just have to come back and visit me!!

Hope this was encouraging and delightful for your spirit.  May you be blessed and filled with the many treasures God has for you!

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Blessings Friends,
Christy K