Barbara Pagani's Tresor Cache 101

The full how-to continues after the jump! MATERIALS: -photo paper -satin ribbon TOOLS: -home printer -craft knife -ruler -cutting mat Directions: 1. Download and print out your favorite winter scene paintings from the Rijks  Studio . I’ve rounded up over 40 beautiful works  here . Size appropriately for your packages by adjusting the % scale in the print dialogue box or importing and resizing in a word processing program. 2. Trim each painting leaving a 1/4″ white border. https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/explore-the-collection/works-of-art/prints

It's been a while since I have entered anything in my blog due to the fact that I was busy painting, preparing my daughter's bridal shower and then the wedding and on vacation. But I am back and getting the house back in order after having guests and lots of parties. Today's project is from Seventh house on the left, http://7thhouseontheleft.com/2011/06/diy-looking-glass/  to create Mercury glass votives. I am going to see if I can do it. So here is what you need. Krylon " looking glass spray paint, black & gold glossy enamel paint, glass cleaner, water bottle, paint brushes and sponge scraper. I have to go out ot buy the products and will probably go to either Rona, Reno or Home Depot and Omer Deserres. I will post the progress and end results when done. I also love this antique mirror makeover via http://houseandhome.com/tv/segment/diy-decorative-mirrors

I found these sewing machine drawers at the curb last summer and have been debating what to do with them. I may try to sell on and keep the other for a project....hum so many projects....what shall I do? I love the detail on each of the little drawer pulls and one of them has this little detailed corner which is so cute. the bottom of this one lost it's veneer After some research on some of my blogs that I visit I found some great ideas like this one by Mamie Jane's Here is another idea to use the drawers for from http://www.etsy.com/listing/65855791/salvaged-vintage-sewing-machine-drawer?ref=sr_list_1&ga_search_query=sewing+machine+drawers&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet = Or this one from http://www.etsy.com/listing/63700962/vintage-oak-sewing-machine-drawer-with?ref=sr_list_19&ga_search_query=sewing+machine+drawers&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet = another real cute design for candle holders f...

Check out this wonderful artist Lynda Pizzuto http://www.lyndapizzuto.com/ I just love all her art work. I came across her work from one of my favorite blogs, Design sponge http://www.designspongeonline.com/  which has just about everything you eyes love to look at without all the advertising. Affordable Art work from:  http://superchikk.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-new-artwork.html