Reworking a painting that wasn't going anywhere

I know that a lot of you thought that this painting was pretty cool but it just was not doing anything for me the creator. So one sunny day while in a zen state and all my paints outdoors, I proceeded to change it up first off by adding texture with some tissue paper to cover the under painting which I was no longer able to add gesso on top of the varnish medium that I had used. I applied that with modeling paste and let it set for 24 hours. The next day I decided to use up the rest of my paints with pouring medium so that I could clean out the containers and make a new batch and proceeded to drip like a 5 year old randomly on the canvas. I did have the idea of doing a humming bird for my sister in law but in the end when it dried it looked more like a hawk to me. She was visiting from Ottawa and walked past the room it was drying in and fell in love with it before knowing it was for her. She said it reminded her of a fairy butterfly. So having that in mind, I then added some whimsy to it with gold edging. And of course I was unable to pull myself away from it and added some gloss medium really thick with some glitter. It is drying now and will probably take 3 to 4 days to do so.

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Sewing machine drawers

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...

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The Randon things I collect on Tresorcache101

My blog name is called Tresorcache101. I liked the name Tresor cache from the first time I heard it. It sounded like a diamond in the rough. I like to find little treasures even at the curb. I picked that name when I started this blog way back when. Since Tresor cache was already taken in Google, I added the 101 at the end. It is the place where I document stories about the items given to me by my Family and Friends either to keep or resale. Some of the items I are found at the curb or at 2nd Hand Stores, Flea Markets. Most of the photographs are mine with the exception of the occasional picture ideas for reference of what could be done with the item to upcycle. Google " bpagani@poshmark.ca" and click on images you will be directed to my Poshmark closet where I sell. I post items on Instagram under randomthingsicollect. Please ask any question you have regarding any of my items. Use my referral code "bpagani" to receive a $15 discount off your first purchas...

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