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Friday, September 17, 2010

tinkering time



Much of my tinkering is done in small stages.



Like these clothespins, which I painted while in the basement late one afternoon, in between switching loads of laundry.

I'll be up in a minute!



I often snip paper and decoupage while supervising homework.



I treasure my found moments of tinkering (and my can of aqua paint).

Happy weekend!

xo
elyse
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39 comments:

  1. {Bellamere Cottage}September 17, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    So cute.... What happy little things.. I try to find little bits of time wherever I can too. My biggest chunk is always when we're on a little road trip... I'll have a pile of stuff on my lap.

    Huggies,
    Spencer

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  2. Carrie @ Cottage CozySeptember 17, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Elyse...I love your pretty tinkering. You always come up with such lovely creations! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. KitSeptember 17, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Everytime I see that popcycle stick box, I have to smile. It takes me right back to a summer when I was about 10 and we made them at a craft camp. I can still smell all the glue. :) Kit

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  4. debiSeptember 17, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    I'm LOVING your aqua paint!!! YUM

    Your tinkering always turns into something so pretty and sweet!!

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  5. Hearts TurnedSeptember 18, 2010 at 12:46 AM

    I love your can of aqua paint too, Elyse...you do magic with that paint!

    Hope your weekend is wonderful! Tinker away!

    Julie

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    Always love to see your tinkering Elyse! My tinkering always seems to end up a bit my clamoring -

    bee blessed
    mary

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  7. petals and vintageSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    Love what you do when you are tinkering. Mine never turns out quite so good. Love the colours.

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  8. JillSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:18 AM

    Love that can of aqua paint! You create the most wonderful, sweet things!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  9. JillSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Oh! I love the necklace that you ordered from Tamar-- it's so fun! Her shop is like a candy store, isn't it?! Love it!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  10. Kellie CollisSeptember 18, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Lovely little things. Enjoy the beautiful weekend! Kellie xx

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  11. It's meSeptember 18, 2010 at 3:27 AM

    It all looks so nice!!!...happy weekend darling...love Ria...

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  12. ♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMSeptember 18, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    Such pretty clothes pegs!
    Susan x

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  13. Passione HelenaSeptember 18, 2010 at 5:51 AM

    Through the link on the blog of "Stipje", I come here for you to look at these beautiful painted creations. They are incredibly beautiful!

    Dear greetings, Helena

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  14. Cottage FlairSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Very sweet ... It's hard to find time to do what you love. Funny about the fabric I posted being your curtains. I LOVE all of the fabrics I got from the Darla collection. I have them listed for sale but they will be very hard to part with!!
    Jennifer

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    Pretty little tinkerings! ♥

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  16. ClaudiaSeptember 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    I imagine - with two boys, homework, laundry, work, etc. - you have to grab whatever time you have to tinker.

    Such a pretty color - you know it's my fave! Have a good weekend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  17. AlisonSeptember 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    So beautiful! The blue with those little roses is divine!
    Alison

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  18. NanaDianaSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    Those are just the cutest things ever. I can see using them for sooo many different things...a magnet on the back and hung to hold homework papers and projects....used on a small line to show off pretty little hankies....chip bag closers...OH SO CUTE! Now that I have thought of all these different uses wouldn't you like to just send me those? I know you don't want them anymore...and if you send them to me it will make room for you to do some more projects! What do you mean, Are You Crazy? Well, of course I am...but thanks for asking! lol

    Theya re absolutely darling and I adore them! Hugs- Diana

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    So sweet! I enjoy working this way as well. :)
    Have a happy, Elyse!
    ~ Zuzu

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  20. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 18, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    I love it when you tinker! You create such sweet things.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  21. UnknownSeptember 18, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    I have a can awaiting painting of an antique china cabinet (the top is gone). I just LOVE those clothespins! Makes hanging the laundry so much more bearable :D.

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  22. Vintage HomeSeptember 18, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    ...delightful "tinkering".....what doesn't look good with a pink rose on it!...Thanks for dropping by!

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  23. KateyedSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Love your tinkered treasures, elyse. they just exude sweetness.

    Hugs,
    Suz

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  24. maría ceciliaSeptember 18, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Absolutely adorable your tinkerings!!!! I saw this post in some other blog and came to tell you how much I love your work.
    cariños,
    maria cecilia

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  25. Een sneller kloppend hartSeptember 19, 2010 at 2:29 AM

    What you do is just gorgeous, I love it!
    The bleu...the flowers...this makes me very happy :)

    Huggs from Holland!

    ~ Veornique ~

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  26. Little Pink StudioSeptember 19, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    so, so pretty Elyse!

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  27. TheresaSeptember 19, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Love that color and it always reminds me of you when I see it!

    Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

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  28. Brenda PruittSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Your tinkering is always so inspiring. I've got to get to tinkering. So much to do; so little time. And I don't even have homework to supervise.
    Brenda

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  29. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 19, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Hi Elyse, such lovely tinkering indeed. And congrats on being published. So many bloggers are in the October issue of Romantic Homes. How wonderful! I wish I could get that magazine here. Getting any magazine is hit or miss in this country. Hope you have a great week. :) Tamy

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  30. ~*~ saskia ~*~September 19, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Your designs are always so cute!
    Have a happy week, Elyse xx

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  31. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageSeptember 19, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Your tinkering is always so pretty!

    Love,
    Maryjane

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  32. JAM@OostendeSeptember 21, 2010 at 3:28 AM

    The pins are gorgeous. Lovely. Grtz, Natasja

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  33. casapinkaSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Love those little projects done while kiddos are doing homework, everything is kind of peaceful but you're all spending quality time doing independent things. So pretty...those jars remind me that I want to try to make rose petal jam.

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  34. Katy NoelleSeptember 25, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    You and your can of aqua paint are truly partners in crime! You kill me with how cute these are. bwahahahaha!

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  35. Patricia Ale February 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I love It, This very beautiful your work...
    Congratulations!

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  36. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Sweet, sweet, sweet!!! I love your blog Elyse. I'm your newest follower!

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  37. From Inspiration To RealizationJuly 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    So sweet!

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  38. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    just love the pins. Would love to know where you got the roses and what the paint name was.

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  39. marlaJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Never thought clothespins could be so beautiful!

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse