Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Free Graphics Wednesday #50



I'm so excited to share with you my FIFTIETH  Free Graphic Wednesday! I'm do enjoy working each week on the images and putting this post together and hope there are those of you that find them useful or just enjoy viewing them.  I certainly have learned a lot about Photoshop doing this series. :-)

Because this is number fifty I have a couple of extra graphics and one of my most prized post cards to share.


I just love the colors of this photo and the darling little French girl. One of my favorite all time finds.





Beautiful handwriting from a French postcard. This is something I think is lost in today's society.









Just a reminder for you to go and enter for the free giveaway going on right now. I've joined up with seven other Etsy businesses to give you the chance to win over $200 worth of prizes.


If you would like to enter the contest please go here. A winner will be announced on April 10, 2013. Good luck.





Also, Transformed Tuesday is still going strong so if you haven't already linked up head on over and link up your latest project we really want to see what you've been up to :-)

I hope your week is going and well and wish all my Christian friends a Happy Easter and to my Jewish friends a wonderful Sabbath.

Hugs,

Here are the rules for using these images.
  • The above images are free and for personal use only they are not for re-sale.
  • International viewers please check the copyright laws for your country.
  • I do research the images to check if they are copyright free to the best of my ability before I share them with you, and because I am providing the graphics for free I am not legally responsible if you use these images and are sued for copyright infringement. It is totally your choice to use or not use the images.
  • All other images on my blog are copyrighted. You may pin them or share them on your social networks but any other use is prohibited.
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Monday, March 25, 2013

Transformed Tuesday #31 & Features!

+PJH Designs



 


Wow! This has been a busy week! I'm so excited to be joining up with seven other Etsy shops for a great Spring Giveaway! Here are all the great items we're giving away.


 My contribution is this darling Minnie Mouse, newborn, baby hat and diaper cover I crocheted. 




If you would like to enter the contest please go here. A winner will be announced on April 10, 2013. Good luck.


I also shared my finished Empire style secretary. You may see that post here. I was asked about the antique sampler above the secretary.  If you would like to see a post I wrote on it? Go here.

Welcome to all of the new blogs that linked up last week. I'm so glad to have you and really enjoyed visiting all of your blogs. Now let's get on to our features this week. 



#1 (and always our most clicked link) Simply Fresh Vintage...Sunnyside Manor Part 3



#2 New Again...Curvy Desk


#3 I Savor The Weekend...Credenza and Dining Room Reveal



#4 Sew A Fine Seam...Waiting For Spring


#5 Fluster Buster...Vanilla Uses WW II Series



#6 Designed Decor...How to Make a Spring Tulle Wreath



#7 Eclectic Red Barn...Lemons Blossom Tea Time

What a group of talented ladies! Thanks so much for linking up and if you were featured feel free to grab a button below. If you want to pin one of the features be sure to click on the link and pin from the source. Thanks.



PJH Desisgns






Life on Lakeshore Drive



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*Please take a moment after you link up and visit at least one other post. It's a party folks! Mingle!

*Please provide a back link to the party either by using my button or a text link ON your blog post.  Sorry no link on the post no feature.  

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*By linking up to the party it is understood that you are allowing me to use your images to post on my blog and any or all of the social networks. I always give you credit.

One more thing. Don't forget to come back tomorrow and check out Free Graphic Wednesday and pick up some free printables for all of your crafty projects.



Soooo...what have you been up to? We really want to see!


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Eight Etsy Shops SpringGiveaway!



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I'm SO EXCITED to share this HUGE giveaway with you! I’ve partnered up with 7 other shops who sell completely different items from me, so we can give one of our AMAZING fans a wonderful prize package!!! One lucky fan will win ALL prizes shown. Everything is completely FREE! The giveaway will end April 7th & the winner will be announced April 10th at
www.lillybowpeep.com under the “giveaways” tab. Just click on the following link to ENTER to WIN! 




Be sure to complete ALL giveaway requirements as we will VERIFY your entries! This is the post that will need to be SHARED. 



Click the following link to view all the giveaway items & our awesome shop partners!



Good Luck & Thank you so much for all your support. 



Hugs,
 

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Free Graphic Wednesday #49



 It's been a beautiful Spring day here in Texas! I didn't want to stay inside all day at the computer so I'm running a little late today. 

I have some lovely Spring and Easter graphics for you today.  Hope you enjoy them. 


I love this cute little boy fishing. We do a lot of that around here. At least my husband and sons do. :-)


















This Bebe is just so sweet! 


If you have a blog be sure and head on over to Transformed Tuesday and link up your latest project or just go and check out all the great inspiration.

Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Hugs,


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Monday, March 18, 2013

Black And White Secretary Redone

Yeah! I'm finally sharing a finished piece of furniture! 

I really like how this piece turned out even though I couldn't do what I originally planned.  Here is the finished secretary.









It looks good next to my refinished antique chair I decided to keep don't you think?  Now here is the before.

As you can see it was in very rough condition. I had already filled in around the loose veneer with wood filler in this picture.  The back of it was shot and had to be replaced. The hinge on the desk was broke, and a knob was missing.

My intention was to stain the drawer fronts and paint the rest but after stripping it I was not pleased with how the wood-grain looked. It was just plain. Not pretty at all.



I applied a wood applique to the front then primed it and painted it with Annie Sloan's Pure White and a latex black paint. 



Since it is a desk I went with these alphabet knobs I picked up at Michael's.  Once it was painted I waxed the entire piece with Annie Sloan's clear, soft wax and slightly distressed it. No antiquing as I wanted it to have a clean, fresh look.





The inside is black and I painted the little drawers white and their knobs black.  I also installed two, new hinges for strength. I then waxed and distressed to give it a used look it was just too new looking.







I've finally started putting out my Spring and Easter decor.
I'm not one to do a lot of decorating during the holidays, just little vignettes here and there.



Okay, back to the secretary. I stenciled a design on the sides of the drawers for a nice surprise and painted the inside of the them black.




I love this shelf paper I found at the dollar store. 




My Mother embroidered the honey bee teapot picture. Her needlework was always so beautiful. Sweet memories.




I just love my little miniature crown purchased from Rosemary at Villabarnes.  Isn't it so adorable and pretty! She makes them from left over metal pieces she finds at flea markets and various sales. A very talented lady.




I hope you enjoyed this makeover and it inspired you in some way to get out and take something old and make it like new again. 



Also, don't forget to hop over to Transformed Tuesday and link up your latest project! Don't miss out on all the fun.

I'm so glad you stopped by. Have a wonderful week.


Hugs,

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