Repurposed old screen door

I came across this old screen door and decided to turn it into a Memory/Story Board for my Dining Room. I really liked that there were two different sized openings. I added chicken wire in the larger opening, to allow many photos to be hung, and attached burlap in the smaller opening (love burlap!). Antique hardware is a favorite of mine. I came across some neat door knobs and plates so I added one of them to this board as well as a few other rustic accents. My family and I are really enjoying this new display. Currently we are displaying photos that were taken on our recent 20th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii.

In the smaller section, I wanted to use the saying "Christ is the center of our home, a guest at every meal, a silent listener to every conversation", so I decided to frame it between three frames I found at a local thrift store. I really liked the design on the frames, so I painted and distressed them and added tea cup graphics from one of my favorite websites - The Graphics Fairy, along with the saying and hung them together with twine. I think it turned out neat and unique. :)

Glass Etching

Glass Etching has been a fun way to personalize and create one of a kind decor and gifts. Below are some photos of a few projects I have made. Questions or to place an order, email me at: judesigns@hotmail.com. Items I have for sale are listed on my facebook page: Dippity Dot Creations. Be sure to stop by and take a look!

Pedestal Jewelry Organizer

I am the type of person that believes there is a place for everything, and everything should be in its place. I think that is one reason I have enjoyed making Jewelry Organizers! Below are a couple of photos of Pedestal Organizers I made. These start at $35. To place an order contact me at: judesigns@hotmail.com. To see other items I have for sale, visit my facebook page at: Dippity Dot Creations

This wood jewelry organizer is antiqued green with a burlap flower. I used mesh screen on the inside of the frame for holding earrings, two black knobs on the top corners for holding necklaces, as well as four hooks at the bottom to hold bracelets and rings.

This wood jewelry organizer is distressed black with fabric flowers. I used mesh screen on the inside of the frame for holding earrings, two hooks on the top corners for holding necklaces, as well as four hooks on the bottom to hold bracelets and rings.

Hanging Earring Organizer

I was excited to finally get the chance to make a hanging earring organizer. I have been wanting to make one of these for awhile. It is going to help soooo much in keeping my earrings organized and easier to find! I came across the perfect sized wood frame at a local thrift store and used screen from an old screen door. After removing the insides of the the frame, I spray painted it along with the screen. Once they were dry, I glued the screen inside of the frame and it was ready to hang!
I am in the process of making more and will have them for sale. I am currently working on one with a pedestal, that way it can be sat on a dresser or on a bathroom cabinet if wall space is limited. As soon as I have them finished I will post photos on my facebook page at: Dippity Dot Creations. Email me at: judesigns@hotmail.com if you would like to place an order or have any questions.

Wood Creations

I have been working with wood a lot lately and thought I would share some of the things I've finished. Don't forget you can follow me on Facebook at: Dippity Dot Creations. Have questions? Email me at: judesigns@hotmail.com.

Here are photos of a couple of wood wreath & sign stands. This first one is made from an old porch end baluster. Painted in a distressed black and has an antique door knob and plate attached to the front for hanging and displaying signs or wreaths indoors or out. The sign is made from wood off an old wood crate. I found the neat image of the bird and the frame I used around "Welcome" from The Graphics Fairy.

This stand is also made from an old baluster, is painted white and I used a rustic metal hanger to display signs and wreaths. The sign is hand painted and I used chalk board paint on the back, so it has a dual purpose.

Here is a counter top stand I made from an old wood spindle and added an old window latch to display signs. The sign pictured here is a metal sign, with decorative paper added to one side for displaying notes and photos and chalk board paint added to the other side so it can be used as a magnetic chalk board.

Here is another counter top stand that I painted black and added a silver metal hook. The sign is wood that I painted and decoupaged the birds and the saying onto. The image of the birds I found at one of my favorite sites: The Graphics Fairy.

Mixed media is such a fun process. I usually come up with some sort of layout, for the project I am working on, but a lot of the time the end result isn't the way I had envisioned it, it is usually better! That is probably why I like this technique so much. :) Below is a photo of a personalized wood sign I made, using the mixed media process.

Teacher Gifts

Another school year is coming to a close and we are soooo thankful for the wonderful teachers who have been a great influence in our children's lives this year. Teacher Appreciation Week was this past week, so I was trying to come up with a special way for my kiddos to thank all of their teachers and let them know how much they are appreciated, without breaking the bank. :) I had seen the "Thank you for helping me grow" saying, on Pinterest, and thought it would be neat for the kids to plant flowers in a tea cup and use the saying on the tag. I visited a local Thrift Store and came across some pretty tea cups at a great price, purchased a couple of flower six packs and already had potting soil, so we were ready to plant!

While I was working on the tags, my husband and son got started on planting the flowers.

The kids finished the tags and we attached them to the teacup. I think they turned out very cute and something like this can be used for a variety of gift giving occasions.

Metal Tray Upcycled to Memo Board

Wow, I cannot believe it has been a month since I have posted on my blog. Time sure does fly this time of year. With all of the upcoming gift occasions, I have been busily filling orders and pausing now and then to complete a few extra projects to keep on my shelves to sell. To see all of the items I have for sale, be sure to stop by my Facebook page, Dippity Dot Creations.

The project I am a about to share with you were made for a couple of very special ladies in my families lives - Mom aka Gramma. I used old metal trays and upcycled them into Magnetic Memo Boards.

Here is what the tray looked like before I started working on it:

Here are photos of what they looked like after I spray painted them and used paper, paint, and ink to decorate them.