Shabby Chic Pictures for Valentines Day

Just listed today on Etsy the below pictures.  I know, I know, you have seen these ornaments in a different view but I am always trying new things and new ways to display what I have.  Hope you enjoy them.  Everything is recycled!  For a complete description, visit www.etsy.com/shop/acornhillhome.

Guestroom Decor

Yes, I finally got around to posting these pictures of my "bookroom" guestroom that some of you asked to see.  This is actually the play room for my grandsons when they visit.  I have an abundance of Reader's Digest books, mostly from earlier years as I do not like the covers on those from the 90's and 2000's that I used here.   I wish they still did the wonderful covers from the 50's, 60's and 70's - see last photo below---they are beautiful.  I did not want to use those beautiful covers for a headboard project that might not turn out and then I have to recycle later.  Saving my vintage books for unique projects and just for display.  For your own vintage books, visit local thrift stores, antique stores (although they usually charge more) and yard sales.  Have fun with your books, I do!

 

Picture Correction - Hymnal Cross

In looking over my post from Friday, Feb. 24, it seems I posted the wrong picture of a cross made of recycled hymnals.  Correct picture is below---the crosses from the recycled bible pages and hymnal are very similar and hard to see in small view.  Sorry!!

More Decorating Ideas

Just added these to my Etsy store, www.etsy.com/shop/acornhhillhome.  I loooove the mirror.  It seems I like everything I craft, which if they do not sell, could make for a very crowded home.  My new fave is working with paper pulp from recycled books, which I started back last October.  The molded and cut ornaments are just beautiful to me.  Hope you agree!


Coming Monday, one of my guest bedrooms with, you guessed it, more books in the décor.

Some Inspirational Ideas for Decorating

I made some crosses back before Christmas for a local show and really liked them.  I decided crosses can be sold any time of the year as they are decorative as well as meaningful.  The first cross below is made with Bible pages from a thrift store where the Bible was in pretty rough shape.  Some of the pages are salvageable though and I like the old and new testament mixed together.  The dove in the center of both crosses is made from recycled books as well.  The second cross is from a thrift store hymnal.  Music has always been in my life and I like the constant reminder of those old hymn titles staring back at me.  Both crosses are very inspirational to me in different ways.  Scripture is a constant comfort and a reminder that the Bible is the answer to life's problems.    Often times music speaks when the spoken word does not.  I love these two hanging on my walls and if I'm not careful, could become a "cross" collector.  They are beautiful as well as inspirational.

 

Check out my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/shop/acornhillhome for some other new additions for Valentines and Easter.  I will be adding new things, hopefully on a weekly basis.  There is a lot of ideas swirling around in my head.  Some may work, some not.  Creating your idea and selling it are two different things---but I love doing it anyway.  As always, I will try anything you want custom made.  New aprons are coming in February.

 

Time to get back to work after more than a month off.  I did not plan to take that long, but the wonderful birth of our grandson, Christmas, shingles, then a surprise visit from my daughter and grandsons--- well it was pretty hectic.  I love life!!  Even the shingles made me move a little slower and take a reflective look back at this past year and what's to come this year.  Sitting in front of the cozy fire with library books has been enlightening. 

 

Any ideas from you?  You can comment on this board if you have a Google Plus account or you can reach me at acornhillhome@gmail.com.  I would love to hear from you!

 

 

 

SALE!! Acorn Hill Home Sale!

Just reduced prices on all items, EXCEPT, Christmas items and scarves.  Check out my Etsy shop, www.etsy.com/shop/acornhillhome.  If ordered before December 18, items should arrive before Christmas as I ship Priority Mail.  Store will be closed from Dec. 23 - Jan.6 for Christmas Holidays.

Check out my previous blogs for Christmas ornaments.  I still have a few left but I am not listing them on the shop site.  You can contact me at my email, acornhillhome@gmail.com to find out prices and purchase these items.  If you know me, send me a text or call.

My daughter, Katie, snapped this shot of my dogs---they want in the front yard so bad to chase squirrels.  Notice the "recycled" pumpkin in the next picture.  Makes a great "ornament" for Christmas decoration, painted red!

Preparation Thanks

Should have posted this one first, as this was the preparation.  My daughter, Katie, helped last week with the ornaments.  My den and dining room looked like a craft fair exploded in them. On Friday, my sister-in-law, Kathy Dupree, and my neice, Erin Sluder, came 150 miles just to help me with tagging everything.  What a chore---and a mess.  Oh well, things have to get messy before being beautiful sometimes.  Also thanks to my husband, Barry, for his muscle power in helping to set up the display and take it down.  I could not have done this show without all of these wonderful family members!!  This was my first show since leaving my job back in May this year, so this was a re-learning experience for me. Next one should be a smoother transition.