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Monday, March 7, 2011

spring morn



It's no wonder that the things I tinker blend so well with my home decor: I use leftover interior paint as the base for most projects.



Recently while trolling through the basement, I discovered a bit of Spring Morn that was used to paint the dining room/kitchen.



I gathered some random items just ready to be painted, including this small $1. birdhouse, and gave each treasure-to-be a quick coat or two.



Snipped at some paper while supervising homework . . .



did a little decoupage . . .



even sprinkled some glitter.

The moral of this tale: A little leftover paint can go a long way!

xo
elyse

ps
Tinkered Treasures now has a Facebook page where I share peeks at projects, pretty images and other things you might Like!
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42 comments:

  1. Alba LineaMarch 7, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    hi elyse! i love everything you created! looks soo lovely with all that roses and glitter. best wishes and a creative week! di
    ;0)

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  2. SLRMarch 7, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    it sure can! it's all so cute :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I love them all Elyse!! So happy and springy, it makes me smile!!
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  4. Scrap for JoyMarch 7, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I love the soft colors of your home and your tinkering. I'm so lucky to have your art in my home...Spring every day!
    Have a gentle week Elyse~
    xoxo
    Joyce

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  5. NanaDianaMarch 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I have to tell you- I start smiling to myself the moment I see another post from you...because I know that something here will tickle my fancy. I still LOVE my little clothespins you sent me. They are in the room the little girls use when they visit. I think I will use them in the playhosue to hold notes come Spring. Love all that you do~ xxoo Diana

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  6. Hearts TurnedMarch 7, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful, Elyse! What a magical color--top it off with cabbage roses--perfection!

    Have so much fun tinkering, my friend!

    Julie

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  7. LisaMarch 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Cool! You are always making the cutest things!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  8. Pansy Cottage GirlMarch 7, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Totally cute!

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  9. BettyMarch 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    cute!! I just saw your facebook page and your pic of that TJMaxx bag. I can't wait to see what you do with it!!

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  10. koraleeMarch 7, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Perfect my friend...I too run to my house paint stash when I need to do a little project. Your creations are so lovely.

    Hope your week is going well. Hugs xoxoxo

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  11. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Love the look of the sun streaming through your room Elyse!! Have you gotten rid of your snow yet? It is snowing here as we speak and I think our Chat and Coffee ministry time may have to be canceled in the morning as we are really supposed to get dumped on!

    Oh I do love looking at your pretties and the picture of you cutting out the decal- gosh what precision cutting!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  12. SuzMarch 7, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    That's a great idea, Elyse. It all looks so pretty!

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  13. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 7, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    So pretty and perfectly spring!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  14. debiMarch 7, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Sweet projects! I love your green! So very cottage pretty!

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  15. beachvintage.comMarch 7, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    ...and never through away any scraps of paper....no matter how small!

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  16. Tina - www.Vintage-Blog.dkMarch 8, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Hi Elyse - so nice your creative projects - and yes agree with a little paint - you can make many nice things ;o)
    Have a really nice day - Greetings Tina

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  17. It's meMarch 8, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    So cute !! you make wonderful things darling !!!...love it all....happy day ...love ....xxx...

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  18. LatteLisaMarch 8, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    I love everything about this post! ;-)

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  19. TheresaMarch 8, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    You inspire me to crack open a can of paint and get busy:) Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  20. SandiMarch 8, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Love your peek at Spring Elyse! I have leftover paint from a lot of projects that I need to use up. :)Thanks for sharing.

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  21. LorrieMarch 8, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This post is so full of spring freshness - ahhh, it's on its way. I use leftover interior paint for projects, too.

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  22. stefanieMarch 8, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    love the Spring colors!!!

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  23. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMMarch 8, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Ver pretty!
    Susan x

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  24. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresMarch 8, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Simple little projects are the best when you don't have the time to get more involved. You always make everything sound so easy and look so pretty! Best wishes, Tammy

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  25. Passionate for WhiteMarch 8, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    So very Spring-like....thanks for the smile.

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  26. UnknownMarch 8, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Hi Elyse,

    Perfect place for Tinkered Treasures to be. I am so loving the shade of green. I love all of your creations. Several are adorning my art room.

    Karen

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  27. Jane H.March 8, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I love all of your craft ideas! You should have a book that collected them all. I'd buy it!

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  28. StevieMarch 8, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful crafts! Your dining room is gorgeous and I love that you use your leftover paint! xo

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  29. JillMarch 8, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Your tinkered treasures are so wonderful!! I especially love that adorable birdhouse. So sweet!

    Hugs,
    Jill

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  30. LindaMarch 8, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Very cute ideas!

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  31. tinajoMarch 9, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    That birdhouse is very cute! :-)

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  32. SkyMarch 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Very nice. Elyse, I just had to tell you that I was in Barnes & Noble the other day with my youngest girlie girl. We were getting a hot cocoa, and as they were making it I turned around and....gasp! They were selling Cath Kidston coffee mugs! My sweet little 5 year old happily said to me. "Mamma you should get one their lovely." Spoken like a true lil' girlie girl. So yes I got one (and not at a bad price of $7.99). I am also waiting for wallpaper samples from Cath Kidston to do over my youngests room. Just wanted to share. Have a wonderful day! :)

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  33. Elizabeth and Gary March 9, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Hi Elyse,
    What a fun project and thrifty too, I like that.
    I think these kind of projects are always the best and most fun!
    I love it!
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  34. permanent magentaMarch 9, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Lovely and encouraging Elyse!

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  35. TerriMarch 9, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I love how crafty you are. The little birdhouse is too cute! Terri

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  36. MelindaMarch 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Very cute!

    Melinda

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  37. {oc cottage}March 9, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    New and glorious morn! ;}

    m ^..^

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  38. Kellie CollisMarch 10, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    I agree! It came out lovely. Very well done. Enjoy the beautiful day, Kellie xx

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  39. lilybetsMarch 10, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    ...your roses are beautiful,they are chic and romantic,I have painted roses many days ago in a frame...but they are so and so !.Bye Elyse.

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  40. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageMarch 14, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Love these colors! I am so blessed to have many tinkered treasures. I love my popsickle box...so charming!

    Love,
    Maryjane
    xox

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  41. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 16, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    LOVE YOUR DINING ROOM!

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  42. Terra March 17, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    These dainty rose projects turned out very prettily.

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse