Can you see it?
Would you have seen it before?
I bought these little hardware "whatsits" a few weeks ago at an occasional sale. I still have no idea what they really are but to me they were destined to be butterflies.
I just happened to already have the PERFECT foam stamp for the wings.
(By the way ...my 8-year old had borrowed my aqua paint...if you think that bottle looks messy you should have seen his pants and t-shirt. Oh well..."art IS messy")
I stamped and cut out the wings...on old book pages, of course ;)
Marked my spots for the holes...and then cut them out with a small hole punch.
I used glue dots for some extra "stick"
Then tied them on with skinny twine...for some extra "cute"
Did I mention they even had little holes at the top for a little twine for hanging?
"Meant to be"
Now if only I knew what they really are??? Guess I'll have to head over to the hardware store to find out...I used up the ones I bought :)
Sharing these at...
Thanks for stopping!!
they look like
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or something
but you found
a better use for them
and that stamp
really is perfect
love the butterflies
and so glad you shared
at Fridays Unfolded!
alison
I enjoy how creative you are with little "thingy's"..cute butterflies!
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Warmly,
deb
Thanks for the birthday wishes, if I didn't say it earlier..
Get out..... how do you think of this stuff!!!! I'm going to have to have a bin in my garage of WWLD? stuff.
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Laurel, I don't think your brain EVER takes a break! These are SO adorable! You always make us look at things in different ways!
ReplyDeleteYou are a talented artist and you can create particular items where others like me would not see it coming. I like your job, thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteReally sweet butterflies! Great reuse/upcycle.
ReplyDeleteMary
This is so cute!! I like the way you turned the hinges into something so different but so cool!
ReplyDeleteHow clever to think of making butterflies. They turned out very well.
ReplyDeleteLaural I just love your creativeness! Wish we could spend a day together making stuff out of rusty stuff and all kinds of stuff!! XO Fran.
ReplyDeleteHow very cute and clever! Thanks for visiting, and I'm now a follower of your wonderful Blog!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable! Very creative, Laurel!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever and creative project for that hardware. Love the galvanized metal. Thanks for stopping by with your nice comment on my island made of old nightstands.
ReplyDeleteHow cute, Laurel- I love your creativity! And how fun your son was able to help, too! I loved seeing your decorated shoe forms when I stopped by junkmarket today!
ReplyDeleteYou know I want some whatsits now!! So fresh. Thanks for linking up.
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