Barbara's Me-own Folk Art

Photo Holders

I used the tops to sugar bowls to make these holders. I used wire and wrapped around the top and then made the swirls at top. Quick and easy.

The West

I had these western pins and decided to use them. So, this is what I came up with.

I had these 4" square shadow boxes, so I added a cowboy image, a little leather and some beads and one of the pins to each.

We have a lot of country around us so hope they sell in our Art League's Holiday House this year.

Small Silver Trays

I found these small silver trays-they are about 6" across. I decided to use them for displays and painted them white.

I added the wooden balls for feet. I think rings and small treasures will look great on them.

The hat is paper macho-which I painted black and then used german glass glitter. This was a kit from Debbie Hodge. The boo banner is soldier glass with linen inserts. On the hat is soldier glass with a vintage photo, which I added rhinestones around it-with a filagree behind.. I added glass eyes to the skeleton. Added netting for embellishment.

Hat Stand # 3

Another hat stand-I had this very large spool I got from Deb Hodge and decided to make a hat stand with it. The head is covered in hand made paper and sealed.

I added a watch chain with keys

around the neck I wrapped a piece of metal

On the bottom is mare chain and keys-plus a couple of other embellishments. It stands about 27 inches tall.

Hat Stand # 2

For this one I used a candle stick holder also.

I used a ball I covered in tissue paper and sealed. I attached to the top with glue then embellished with flowers and crystals.

Hat Stand

My hat stand. I used a brass candle stick holder for the base (which I sprayed black) and an old kerosene glass base which I added some old vintage pieces inside. I cover the head in tissue paper, added velvet ribbon and a vintage rhinestone bar pin. I added some vintage amber crystal with chain around the base.

Another Cuff

I used a blank cuff-wrapped in leather and wire. I made holes in the shot gun shells and attached to the bracelet.

Cuffs

I made a couple of more cuffs.. Covered the blanks in satin-then added velvet to the front. I used some ribbon with writing on it and then added brass with a few rhinestones.

Marie Shrine

Art For The Creative Mind had an Icon Shrine Swap. I Picked Marie-love her to create with. I used a miniature cabinet I picked up at Good-Will a while back.

I pained the chest and used stencils on the sides and back. Than glazed with gold.

On the inside of the shrine I lined the top, bottom and side with decorated paper. Cut out an arch for the back ground and glued it about an 1/4 of inch from the back. Used an image of Marie which I glued about a 1/4 of inch in front of the arch. I had this cute bird cage-painted and glitter it. Made curtains out of paper out lined in gold. Used to frame the shrine. Added a few details.

I sure hope my swap partner likes her.

Sara Silk Bracelets

A couple more bracelets with sara silk.

Chalk Board Paint

I got these jars for my wedding over 40 years ago. They are large in hold a little over a gallon. I decided to up date them a little. I painted the wood tope a robin's egg blue. I found the birds pulls and decided they would look great . Drilled a hole on top and screwed on. And painted chalk board paint on the front. I think they will be perfect in the pantry.