Another Etsy Treasury Feature!

Hi Nesters!

Not to toot my own horn (beep beep!), but I'm so thrilled that another one of my creations was featured in an Etsy treasury.  This time, it's my Pottery Barn Inspired Bunny Rabbit (top row, center).  This is my third feature since I've been open and it feels very nice to be appreciated for my craftsmanship. 

I'm really enjoying my Etsy shop, Beau Marche.  I've met so many lovely customers and shop owners in my 2 1/2 months of being open for business.  Please visit Etsy, check out some of the artisans there, and see what all the fuss is about.

'Inspired by all things Pottery Barn Style' by SundayTreasures

who doesn't just want a home filled with Pottery Barn Inspiration!

As Seen in Pottery Barn... SundayTreasure... $79.99	Pottery Barn Inspired B... BeauMarche $14.00	Pottery Barn Inspired M... InMind4U $85.00
Pottery Barn Inspired V... IdahoMomof2 $65.00	Farmhouse Style Magnet... belou492 $32.00	Set of 3 Art Inspired b... langshaw $60.00
Pottery Barn Daisy Set ... MuralKits $109.00	Pottery Barn Oversized ... MuralKits $79.00	Pottery Barn inspired -... PillowtasticPl... $24.00
New Listing - Up Cycled... VintageShore $39.00	Pottery Barn inspired -... PillowtasticPl... $24.00	Architectural Distresse... KnickofTime $12.99
Pottery Barn inspired b... candaceashley $25.00	Book Wreath-Pottery bar... BellaAngelo $25.00	NEW SIZE - Family Name ... crazygirlblond $37.00

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My 2nd Etsy Treasury Feature!

Hi Nesters!

It looks like my little Americana tin star bucket is popular this month. This is the second Etsy treasury that it has been featured in. I'm very flattered especially considering the faux finish on it is my own handiwork. If you've never been to Etsy.com before, please go visit. Everything there is either vintage, handmade or a supply with which you can make something. No mass produced crap.

Robyn

'sugar shack' by allsewnup

in honor of the most unique breakfast place, the high hopes farm sugar house, nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires

Save 11%, Ships April 8... WildWomanJewel... $24.03	Vintage Raccoon Mountai... CinfulOldies $9.00	Lemon Sugar Handmade So... SilverMapleSoa... $5.50
Americana Vintage Tin l... BeauMarche $9.00	Sugar Shack Stained Gla... TAINTEDTOAD $350.00	delicious maple sugar ... CraigsMarket $
Natural and Rustic...Fa... LovingLeeCraft... $12.00	Homemade Maple Marshmal... whimsyandspice $6.00	Pure Vermont Maple Suga... MansfieldMaple $15.99
8x12 - Hinge - fine art... humboldtstreet $32.00	Buttermilk Pancake Char... shayaaron $9.90	Buy1 Get1 -Goldfinch am... Raceytay $35.00
Mid Century Modern Syru... DivingHorseVin... $12.00	French Toast with Maple... kangaroodyer $26.00	Perfectly Stackable - A... dearange $34.00
Miniature Dollhouse Met... bonnyblue2 $11.99

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Thrift store wooden box makeover & tutorial

Hi Nesters!

I picked up this white washed wooden box (formerly from Target per the original label) from the Salvation Army Thrift Store for $1. 39.  I knew it had potential when I saw it so I grabbed it up.  I've had it sitting on my "to do" shelf in my workshop (aka garage) for a few weeks now waiting for inspiration to strike me.

While I was perusing The Graphics Fairy's FREE vintage graphics the other day, I came across a wonderful vintage French label and I instantly knew it would soon adorn my thrift store box.  Here's what I did:

1. Lightly sanded the box inside and out and wipe clean.
2. Using a foam brush, I painted/dabbed on espresso colored stain all over (including on the metal hardware) to give it a mottled appearance and let it dry before touching up some missed areas in the carving.
3. I printed out a copy of the French label I found at The Graphic's Fairy on regular computer paper using the photo setting so I would get a good quality copy.
4. I cut out the label and then burned the edges with a candle to give it an older feel.  Stinky and messy but oh so fun!
5. I applied matte finish Mod Podge to the back of the label and affixed it to the lid of the box and let it dry.
6. I then applied one coat of the matte finish Mod Podge over the entire top of the box (including the label) to seal and protect it. 

It now sits on top of our coffee table and holds the coasters I made over.

***Click HERE to check out my other projects/transformations.

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I was Featured in an Etsy Treasury!

Hi Nesters!

I feel honored that my Americana Vintage Tin Look Star Bucket was chosen for this Etsy treasury.

Robyn
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'Wish Upon A Star' by AkulaHopeDesigns

Time for a little wishing!

Wish on a Star Wood Pai... RusticGardenSt... $6.00	Shine AlisaPaints AlisaPaints $107.00	Wishing Star - sterling... soradesigns $26.50
8"x10" Photog... PhotographyHer... $25.00	Wish Upon A Star Handst... sarahfewell $39.00	Vintage Paper Folded St... ShePinTea $6.50
SEAGULL Canada pewter d... LorenzoMele $8.00	starry eyes . Karen Hil... Andromedii $20.00	Compass Rose Nautical V... EmpireCityStud... $34.95
make a wish - ring nanofactory $8.50	Blue Nebula - Original ... MelissaSherows... $500.00	She Hung the Moon - Vin... TrashAndTrinke... $48.00
Be a Star crescentcityco... $18.00	NEW-The Nautical Star-G... domesticallyUR... $4.00	STaRRy NiGhT - LaRGe 13... DirtKicker $125.00
Americana Vintage Tin l... BeauMarche $9.00

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