Friday, January 31, 2014

From Cone to Vase, and Other Stuff

This has got to be one of my most productive winters, in terms of small designs, and redesigns.  Aside from opening my Zibbet shop, the brutal weather we've had here in the Midwest has kept me inside, a lot.  May as well make the most of it.




Last year I was covering cones I picked up at an estate sale with script.





I've had an idea in my head recently to use one of them as a vase, and, I had to figure out something for the base.  While rummaging through my stash of metal lamp, and, chandelier parts, I found the answer.




A bolt pushed through the inside of the cone, and, secured under the base of this ornate metal piece was my answer.





The base, and the cone were painted, and distressed.  The image is decoupaged on.  I also gave it a touch of bling with a rhinestone.





It's not intended to hold water.  Although, a glass tube inserted would do the trick.  As it is, dried flowers, branches, or faux fleurs would be perfect.  




I'm working on another one, with a different feel.  Here's a peek.




I'm also back in the mood of making miniature crowns.




This one has layers of grey, rose pink, and white.




I'm definitely keeping busy, especially with my chippy, crackly finishes.







Again, I'm doing a lot of experimenting.




I gave this frame a textured grey finish.  A copy of vintage script was stained, and glued to board.










23 comments:

  1. I love all of your creations, Rosemary, but your cone turned vase is my absolute favorite! I love it, what a creative idea!

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  2. ...a wonderful array of textures and finishes Rosemary, loving your colour palette too, all very inspiring...I am in awe of your flat paint finishes...Mel:)x

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  3. I have small projects lined up around the living room being "Rosemary-ed". I have found several uses for the techniques learned from you and Farragoz. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  4. The finishes you do constantly amaze me Rosemary! Oh to be so talented! I am going to pick up some gesso and try it out! :)
    Hugs~

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  5. Rosemary, can I just tell you this is gorgeous!!! I want to order one and purchase it for when we are in the new house, can I order one for when we are ready to move?? opefully the weather breaks so they can get moving again.

    Cynthia

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  6. Your chippy finishes are amazing...you are one incredible talent!
    JP

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  7. Amazing as usual, Rosemary. You're never one to disappoint!
    xo
    Tricia

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  8. You are just so amazingly creative…love the cone vase and the beautiful detail..

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  9. Just beautiful!!!! I channeled your "chippy" spirit today, Rosemary! Been working on my storage cabinet. Love how the Crackle Tex worked on it! I glopped on white ASCP today over the CT and pulled it off with a rag. Worked great! Now...a soft wash of pale blue will over the entire thing tomorrow!

    xoxo laurie

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  10. Beautiful Rosemary!!!

    you are such a talented woman I love to see your creations.

    hugs
    Kate
    xoxo

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  11. ...LOVE this!
    it has your signature style written all over it!
    it must be like a warehouse of delights in your studio stash!!
    xo, Rosemary

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  12. That is very clever, Rosemary! I love how it looks and I could see some dried roses in that. Ah, the crowns. You know I love them! : )

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  13. I just bought that sweet pink crown. It will be a companion to another that I bought from you. They fit my angel statues perfectly.

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  14. The cold weather hasn't put a damper on you! Wow, what creativity! Love those pretty vases, the base is just perfect!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  15. I love what you're doing with these new finishes! Very unique and so pretty! I was thinking the other day that you should teach classes! Hope all is well! Hugs, Leena

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  16. wouwwww you make such great things. how do you do that. It is really amazing. How do you make that new finishes. To bad my englisch is so bad... i cant read your post well. But i love the pictures and what youre making

    love sanne

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  17. You certainly are keeping busy! That vase is just stunning and I love the key.

    Jeanine

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  18. Rosemary, these finishes are just wonderfully "old" looking. I can't pick a favorite, they are all so beautiful!!!

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  19. I love how you turned your cone into a vase and I'm definitely loving all of your chippy finishes. I've just finished my first Farragoz piece, the icon, and it was so much fun to chip away. Thanks for the inspiration Rosemary.
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  20. Lovely and creative as always!
    Love the crown and the key! Beautiful!

    All my heart,
    Deborah xo

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  21. Oh, I love the cone vase! That is so gorgeous! I haven't visited your shop in a while so going to check it out and favorite a few goodies:)

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  22. What gorgeous projects. I wish I was a fraction as productive in the winter as you are!

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  23. What a great idea. Don't you just love your stash of old lamp parts? Beautiful finishes as always.

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