A collection of items given a new life. They’ve been rescued, recycled, upcycled, renewed, repurposed … and oh how gorgeous they are!
This Recreated compote was completed for the 2005 Exhibition. A number of items with decoupaged roses had been included in my range of newly designed Treasures that year. This too found a new home & is proudly displayed there. Many of these items are used as decorative features which can brighten up any little corner, dresser, mantle or kitchen. They can be paired up or grouped with similar pieces. I …[Full story]
I love candle holders! I enjoy working on them and I have a large collection of them just waiting in line to be Recreated. Most of the candle holders I find are usually well used & in need of a good clean & scrub. Candle holders are perhaps one of the harder items to prepare for painting but once all the preparation is …[Full story]
This Recreated vase/jug was the largest of a set of four that I found during one of my rounds of second-hand dealers & op shops. They weren’t being sold as a set but the dealer just happened to have four of them ranging from a cute small size to this impressive large one, which stands at approx. 29 cm tall (11 …[Full story]
Not all my work is done on metal based wares but occasionally I come across timber pieces that inspire me. This oval serving tray has a lovely hand carved, floral motif on each end & was just ‘begging’ to be given a work over. The roses have been decoupaged onto the tray as were some of my earlier pieces. A …[Full story]
Another of my Recreated Treasures – This tall compote was given a ‘shabby vintage’ finish using soft pinks, greens, mauves & pale gold highlights, with a random crackle finish. A gorgeous pink beaded fringe was used to trim the edge, giving the compote a ‘shabby elegant’ feel. A new life and a new home has been found for this elegant Recreated Treasure. …[Full story]