Monday, January 7, 2013

Tiara from Salvage

I never made it to the estate sale.  Grrrrrrr.  I pulled a muscle in my leg, and spent the better part of the weekend with my leg elevated on ice.  That didn't stop me from being productive.




I had my husband go out to the garage and bring in more boxes for me to go through. I pulled out a section of a chandelier, and a metal applique. This was the beginning of my tiara.





If you've been following me for any length of time, you know I have lots of metal parts.  Well, this year, you'll be seeing more redesigns using these parts.




After removing the center of the round piece, I attached the applique with thin wire.





This was followed by multiple layers of paint and plaster.  Although it's very subtle, I tempered the finish a bit with a diluted wash of coffee.  For a finishing touch, I added two blue rhinestones.







What do you think?











My leg is much better.  I'm going to see how many other combos I can come up with.

P.S.  It's happening again.  I'm starting to get tons of comments from NO-REPLY commenter's.  I know some of you don't realize it.  I want to answer your questions, but I can't.  Please check out my post No Reply, Nooooo, to see how you can fix this.  Or, send me a regular e-mail.  Thanks.

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52 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    You are over the top crazy talented Rosemary - seriously -
    In bed with your foot on ice?
    Unbelievable - totally unbelievable
    It's gorgeous by the way!
    XXX

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Love it, Rosemary! Leave it to you to make a tiara out of metal parts! : )

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Love it! You seriously amaze me with your creativity. Hope you are up and around with a spring in your step soon. Melinda

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  4. AnneJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful Rosemary! Are you going to sell this or add it to your home?So glad you are feeling better!
    xx
    Anne

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  5. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    What do I think?!? I think I have to have it, please please please tell me it's for sale in your shop. It is the most gorgious thing to come from those types of scraps ever created or imagined.

    I love it!
    Hugs
    Caroline

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  6. Fanciful PonderingsJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    I love your little tiara! Is is so pretty and the tiny touch of blue adds a lot. No reply necessary.

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  7. GohaJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    SUPER !!!!

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  8. Mary Palumbo CollingsJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Rosemary, that is absolutely fantastic!!! Happy Sunday...

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  9. SayuriJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    You are so talented and creative,Rosemary!!

    It's absolutely gorgeous,pretty and I love it!!!

    Hope you're better now:)

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  10. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    LOVE!!! how very clever! (hope you're on the mend!!) ;)

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  11. Shabby chic SandyJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    I can't believe you created this--it is amazing! So sorry you pulled a muscle--ouch! Glad you are feeling better :)

    It seems it is always the no reply bloggers that ask questions--makes me think they don't know. Have a great day!

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  12. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydJanuary 6, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Even a pulled muscle doesn't stop you from Creating ~ Wonderful Job....
    Thanks for sharing
    Cheryl

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  13. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    You have the best imagination! Can't wait to see what else you create. This is just beautiful!

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  14. CreateologyJanuary 6, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Now this is seeing with clever eyes. Love your new tiara. Glad the leg is better. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  15. UnknownJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Você é adorável! Seus trabalhos criativos. Parabéns! Célia

    http://www.celiamartins.blogspot.com.br/

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Wow, it is amazing how you can transform a piece.

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  17. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    What an amazing use of junky parts. Love it!!

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  18. reFresh reStyleJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love it! You are so creative :)

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  19. Lady PamelaJanuary 6, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    This is soooooo inventive & not to mention gorgeous, too. I love it.

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  20. SusanJanuary 6, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Rosemary you never cease to amaze me! What a gorgeous idea! You can imagine some of the most interesting things and then bring them to life!

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  21. Roxanne ReinhartJanuary 6, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    I love metal things just as much as glass things and your tiara is gorgeous. You never cease to amaze me. I like it as much as I love your crown. So glad your leg is better.

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  22. Leena Milligan LanteigneJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Beautiful! You have such a wonderfully creative imagination! Looking forward to seeing more! Glad that your leg is better. Sorry you didn't make it to the estate sale! Hugs, Leena

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  23. BiljanaJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Wow! I love it, it looks so stunning. Congratulations, amazing idea:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  24. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Beutiful and again, so very creative. I'm sad you missed your shopping trip but something good certainly came of your time.
    Patti @ OldThingsNew
    http://patricia-krank.blogspot.com/

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  25. KarenJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Love it Rosemary!

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  26. The Speckled Hen CottageJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I know how it is to miss a good estate sale, sorry you couldn't go. But you did the right thing by staying home and taking care of yourself. And girl, that tiara is wonderful~~~and proves YOU don't need to be on your feet to be creative.

    Mickie,
    Happy Hunting and Gathering

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  27. savvycityfarmerJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    if you start a product line, I'll be your rep!
    because a rep needs samples

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  28. KeiJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    That looks awesome! I love to see things made from metal items and your tiara is gorgeous. The rhinestones are a nice finishing touch :)

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  29. OliveJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Love the whimsy in this tiara.

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  30. IreneJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    I would like to see that garage. Great things come out of it and gets transformed to wonderful treasurers.

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  31. BlissJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I am shaking my head..... who would think to make a tiara out of that stuff, I mean really????? And even if I DID think to make one there is no guarantee it would be cute. You've done both, all with a pulled muscle.

    Bliss

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  32. Laura Kirste CampbellJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    So sorry about your pain. Hope you are upright and well again!

    LOVE this piece, marvelous! I have parts like this...will be trying it for sure.

    I'm sure others have asked what the mixture of paint and plaster you use, perhaps you could refer me to where you mention it on another post?

    Thanks for always sharing such lovely and inspiring projects!

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  33. Linda K.January 7, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    How clever and talented. This is adorable. I have all kinds of this stuff. I just need a muse. Hope my comment reply is working. I had to do it a different way to activate. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

    Linda
    QBC

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  34. A Bit of ColourJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    I am new to your site. You do some pretty fantastic stuff! very clever I might add! I will have to look at your older post to see your metal creations. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future. Found you via Pinterest by the way.

    Blessings~ Kim

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  35. PendraJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Rosemary you have crazy wild vision...and the talent to make it a reality! I LOVE it! Maybe it was divine intervention that you stay home and create. Hope your leg is feeling better and you can get up about very soon!
    Hugs,
    Pendra

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  36. Barbara JeanJanuary 7, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    What do I think????
    I think you are absolutely amazing!!!

    and your crown is wonderful.

    blessings
    barb

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  37. http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.comJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Absolutely LOVE your hand made tiaras! So cool and very inspiring.
    You are tres talented! :)

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos

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  38. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Fantastic, Rosemary. You are brilliant.

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  39. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Hi Rosemary,
    Fit for a Queen!! Just beautiful, it would look great with a pillar candle in it too! So unique! I hope you are up on your feet again!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  40. CynthiaJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Love the tiara.

    Cynthia

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  41. Michelle {Jarrah Jungle}January 8, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Maybe you should injure yourself more often, look at what you can create! Its quite fitting because Im hooked on that tv show Toddlers and Tiaras at the moment and they have some seriously huge looking tiaras - nothing as stylish as this one though :)You are a very talented lady x

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  42. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioJanuary 8, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I sure like the way you think, Rosemary. Gorgeous creation!

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

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  43. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    Beautiful, you did an amazing job, with your spare parts!

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  44. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Hail to the queen of spare parts!!
    It is beautiful Rosemary!!

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  45. DearHelenHartmanJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    You are the princess of spare parts! LOVE the tiara idea and will be on the hunt for part to make one of my own. Your blog is just darling and am so glad I got here on Wow us Wednesday.

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  46. Christina PaulJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Love it! What a creative and delightful transformation! Is there a certain paint you would recommend for a project like this?

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  47. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I always shake my head in amazement when I visit, Rosemary! I'm glad you're feeling better, but I'm only surprised you don't hurt yourself more often! You create so many beautiful things at lightning speed! Bravo once again!

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  48. Mom E. January 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    LOVE this Rosemary!,
    You are so creative and it inspires me to do the things I think of instead of saying...oh....taht might not work.....I love your tutorials! I am going to be using them for some of my own projects! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Betsy

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  49. Lynn StevensJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:10 PM

    Whata great way to upcycle metal parts! Love your tiara. Def on my to-do list.
    TFS.
    hugs Lynn
    Glad your leg is better!

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  50. Pitter and GlinkJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    This is soooo beautiful!

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  51. Christina at I Gotta Create!January 19, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Stunning! I HAD to pin this :)

    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original link party is open.

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  52. UnknownFebruary 11, 2021 at 4:21 PM

    Bravo Rosemary pour votre talent et votre créativité. Merci également pour vos petits conseils de fabrication. Portez vous bien.

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