Sunday, November 13, 2011

Sweet Christmas

I'm working on so many projects simultaneously.  Today, I had an idea for a small Christmas project.


What you see here is a thick coat of white gesso, sprinkled with sugar.  Please don't consume.

How do you like my plaque?






So, have you figured out what this was originally?





I just popped the tile out, and did my sparkly sugar treatment on the frame.  The sugar looks like rock candy embedded in the gesso.   I then decoupaged my Christmas image to the tile.



A sweet redesign.  BTW, I have a box full of trivets.


P.S.  You can seal the sugar with a matte spray, or use glitter instead.



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43 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I have a box full of trivets too!!! LOL (I couldn't admit that to many people.) I used one on the wall over my Pinapple Table back a few months ago to finish off the layout of four tropical mini prints. Since, then....I have just held on to the trivets. The sugar makes me a little nervous because here in Florida, we have to keep all food items sealed away because of bugs.

    You project looks super pretty. Sweet! (literally!!)

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  2. KarenNovember 13, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Gorgeous Rosemary, I'll never look at a trivet the same way again!

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 13, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Just added a P.S. Lesley. Thanks.

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  4. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveNovember 13, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Such a beautiful transformation!

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  5. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    When I grow up, I want a box full of trivets....no seriously. I was kind of thinking along the same lines as Lesley, then I read the PS, brilliant. But I was also thinking of rock salt, then I thought...uh oh rust. I will go with the sealed sugar. Anywho...I lovvvvvvve it. I love the sparkly look of snow and the beautiful decoupage. I'm with Karen...I too will never look at a trivet the same way again. Hey for that matter since discovering your blog, I never look at a lot of things the same way. You are just fabulous my dear!

    Paula

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  6. andrea@townandprairieNovember 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    This reminds me of a project I did in kindergarten that my mon still has. Love the memory. Love your take on this idea. andrea@townandprairie

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  7. KellyNovember 13, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    The sugar looks like large grained glitter that I've seen used on projects at Christmas time. I love your new version of this trivet. Gosh, you could make these as Christmas gifts to people since you have so many! Very cute!

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  8. OliveNovember 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    That is a fabulous use for sugar and the only way I should have it. The trivit is NOTHING like it was.

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  9. BrandiNovember 13, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    So pretty Rosemary! I love the way you transformed the trivet and the image you chose. I'm dreaming of a vintage Christmas!

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  10. Myric November 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    This is so pretty! Prettier than it was!

    xoxo
    Myric

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  11. Little City FarmNovember 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    lmao - brilliant

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  12. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 13, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Great transformation.

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  13. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageNovember 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Wonderful transformation, Rosemary! Sugar is useful for so many things besides eating, isn't it? Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  14. Cassie BustamanteNovember 13, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    too cute and sweet! ;) love the use of sugar and it won't go to my hips.

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  15. Amy ChalmersNovember 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Wow I have never seen sugar used, cool idea. And I just bought a box of iron stuff at auction yesterday and it included one TRIVET! haha!

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  16. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 13, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    This is amazing, who would have thought it started as a trivet? LOVE IT! xoxo

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  17. lvroftiquesNovember 13, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Another fabulous re-purposing Rosemary! Yes I knew it what it was and it looks sooo charming after! love that addition of the little girl. Vanna

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  18. stefanieNovember 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    you are just to talented!!!!! love it!

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  19. Honey at 2805November 13, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    This is like receiving a sweet treat, Rosemary! How terrific!

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  20. Natasha in OzNovember 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    That looks so pretty! What an amazing idea and result. You are very clever!

    Thanks so much for topping by and for your sweet message. It meant so much to me!

    Best wishes for a wonderful week,
    Natasha.

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  21. SueNovember 13, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    LOVE what you created! You are one talented person!!

    Take care, Sue

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  22. TracyNovember 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That is amazing, I had NO idea what that used to be! I would love to have your brain for just one day!

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  23. Christina at I Gotta Create!November 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    This actually is the first thing that has made me kinda think I might be ok with winter coming! Beautiful, Rosemary!! I love your blog and am following!!

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  24. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    This is so sweet. I love the image and it is perfect for Christmas. A trivet...I never would have thought of that!

    Kris

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  25. Our Hopeful HomeNovember 13, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    You never cease to amaze me! And to think it was just a lowly trivet! Makes me almost wish for snow :)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  26. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Matte spray. Writing that down! This is SPECTACULAR!!! Truly it is!!! I'm always impressed by you!!!

    Aimee @ ItsOverflowing.com

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  27. UnknownNovember 13, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    that turned out beautiful, what a great idea! Good way to use up those old trivets.

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  28. GailNovember 14, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    What a beautiful transformation Rosemary. Would definitely make for a lovely gift.

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  29. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsNovember 14, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Wow that is awesome! I would have never in a gazillion years guessed what that was originally!

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  30. TinaNovember 14, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    That looks great!

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  31. Jan@southernjunkin'November 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Who would have thought, SUGAR!! Fantastic! And it looks so good!!

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  32. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a sweet idea....so easy and trivets are everywhere! Cheap!

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  33. SImple and Serene LivingNovember 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What an adorable idea. You are so creative.

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  34. RoeshelNovember 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    So pretty! Looks just like a coating of frosty snow!

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  35. farmhouse-storyNovember 14, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    oh, my, rosemary, your sugary goodness here is just wonderful! i really love your creativity!

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  36. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeNovember 14, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    So does your creative mind ever take a vacation??!! This is so darn pretty -- and I'm guessing this isn't regular sugar but finishing-type sugar?

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  37. Karel HamiltonNovember 14, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    This is simply gorgeous! I love all of your projects. So glad I stumbled onto your blog :)

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  38. JeanineNovember 14, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    That is so beautiful! I just found your blog a few weeks ago and have enjoyed reading how you use gesso. I had never heard of it before, I have bought a bottle of the gray to redo a couple of things. I haven't done it as of yet, a little nervous about it. But I do like how all your projects have turned out. Thank you for your wonderful, inspiring blog.

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  39. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Great idea. I see these all the time and I like the idea and look of them because I like metal but you can only have so many. Great idea.

    Benita

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  40. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkieNovember 14, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Who would have thought of using sugar?! Well, of course you would! Another great idea, and it turned out so pretty!

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  41. SherryNovember 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    That's a beautiful trinket, the sugar makes it look like ice crystals. Unfortunately, if you make a mistake and leave a granule of sugar out on your counter a colony of ants will come to devour it...

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  42. Kim @ French Country AntiquesNovember 15, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    What an awesome Christmas confection!

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  43. LiliDecember 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the before...one of those trivets I see at yard sales! WOW! What an imagination you have to completely transform this into an object of sheer gorgeousness. ~Lili

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