Wednesday, July 22, 2009

One person's trash is definitely another's treasure ~

I see beauty in the strangest things now. Why do I love old, broken pocket watches.....with stained faces no less ~


Vintage paper items, old photos, ads, envelopes and even index cards have such charm ~


Gorgeous sepia mounting corners ~ maybe not the man photo so much ~ but I love the corners and I'll use the photo as a foundation for another image :)


And a tattered mini photo album ~ just waiting to become something wonderful . . .


Each of these old, used items can be transformed into something wonderful ~
possibly even a treasure!

I'm so excited!!! I've been working so hard in the studio ~
it's looking better than it ever has.....
and I can't wait to show you ~

I hope you have an amazing Wednesday sweet friends,
xxoo, Dawn

20 comments:

Dorthe said...

Dear Dawn,

Everything you showed is a kind of treasure in it self so wonderfull items, and you will for sure turn all of them into something beautifull sweetie, can`t wait to find them in new art pieces from you.

All the best and a great Wednesday
to you with love and hugs
Dorthe

marionjoy said...

these treasures are fantastic.. i like your ethos of sharing your images too, it shows a strong and caring spirit...

thankyou also for your informative article in ArtQuiltingStudio..which i have just read... your art quilt is quite lovely... i am just starting to use images on fabric and i found your information on image transfer really useful... i have a blog, but i don't share on there much..not knowing much about it... but i love to read other peoples..and make comment.. and i will follow your blog from now on.. thankyou once again... cheers,marion (from downunder or ontop depending on your orientation!!)

Artsy Fartsy Junkin Finds said...

That is some good little stuff, those watches are awesome!! Blessings, Janna

Doreen Frost said...

Dawn...i LOVE old clocks, clock faces..watches.....pieces..LOVE them all. I have a small collection.

Looking forward to your new creations :)Doreen

The Rustic Victorian said...

Yummie junk! Not junk, treasures!!! We are all looking forward to seeing studio. WWC must be alerted. I am wondering what more you have done to the ceiling.
Have Fun!
Marcie

Vintage Papers said...

Dawn
thank you for sharing your treasures with us...can't wait to see what you have been working on!

Anonymous said...

Dawn, all this "stuff" is fabulous! New just never has the same interesting character, does it. Kind of like US as we get older. ;-)

Hugs! I've been a stranger lately!
Summer has called me outside away from crafting and I miss it and I miss all my sweet blogging friends!

Diane

angelandspot said...

I love old paper, postcards, letters, ect. I really like vintage children's books. Actually almost anything paper that in pre-1923 I love.

The Other Side of Me said...

Hi Dawn,

I am so looking forward to seeing how you have foofed up your studio. I am sure it will look great.

That mini album is wonderful.
Enjoy.
Hope you are doing well, sweet friend.
Miss you.
Tammy

The Jeweled Postcard said...

You always have such wonderful finds! Love seeing and hearing about every one!
candice xo

The Plum Tree said...

Am I going to have to hide behind the bushes and follow you again to see where you get this stuff. I love the photo album cover and of course the watches.

Lori said...

i think you are drawn to the colors of all of those things...that's my excuse anyway...i LOVE those photo corners!!! what a fabulous find...i use the craft paper photo corners quite a bit...they just make me happy!!!

Sandy said...

I am afraid my progress is so slow that I may not even get to a photo ready room! I hope to get at least some sort of pretty worked up and not just the bare bones of the room. I look forward to seeing all your creativity on display in your studio!

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see what you do with it all!☼

Gail said...

I have to agree with you, I too find all those items intriguing! Especially love the little booklet....so very charming....

Vee said...

You're such a tease! Have fun...

Linda Jo said...

What great things!!!! Can't wait to see your studio pictures...soon!

Deb said...

I can see the beauty in everything you've shown too Dawn :-) Looking forward to seeing everyone's creative spot on Friday ♥

Shopgirl said...

Your finds are so fun, I see you having a moment when they come to life under your artful touch. I am sad to say that we do not have alot of places here for truely good little treasures, but I do yard sale often. And it is so fun to find that one thing that just calls your name.
Thank you for your support and I pray all is well with you and yours.
Big Hugs, Mary

mining jobs said...

wow!!! These are very fantastic creations!!! Love it!!!


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