It's time for another Junk Revision Challenge. A monthly blog hop where we transform so called "junk" into something better. I love a good repurpose don't you! Come and check out what we each came up with this month and you may just be inspired! ...


This month we worked on "HOLIDAY PROJECTS". I don't know about you but this is actually the first year that I am ahead of my usual last minute decorating for the holidays. Thankfully blogging forces you to be ahead of the seasons… and my favourite… Christmas is already on my mind…

I had bought a few of these tins for $2 each at a yard sale. I loved the oval shape and the fact that the lid was indented and kind of like a frame… which led me to trying to use it as such and turn it into a work of art…

Inspired by the winters I spent in upstate New York, in the country, spotting all kinds of wild life… I tried to recapture that image in my head…

What you will need for this project...

• cookie tin with indented lid
• kraft paper or white paper
• white felt fabric
• roll of miniature wooden fence
• felt trees
• felt deer
• faux evergreen stems
• paper for mini banner
• gold lettering stickers
• pinecone floral picks
• double sided tape
• white craft paint
• faux Cardinal or other bird of your choice
• double sided tape or hot glue

I knew that I wanted to use a certain paper with a pattern that reminded me of the wind blowing the snow around. But the graphic on the tin was still peeking through, so I added kraft paper behind it. By keeping everything pretty much white, I wanted the deer in the background to stand out.

The package of felt deer was all males so to make a female I simply cut off the antlers, the tail, and a bit off of the feet to give it a slightly different look and I flipped the male over to face the other side removing the adhesive sticky tape that was on the back.

The peace banner was cut out of water-colour paper and an old manila file folder. I added the gold lettering that came in a package of sticky back Alphabet letters. The evergreen stems were a little too green, so I took a brush and brushed on some white paint to make it look like snow had fallen on them.

I shaped the fence to follow the curve of the hill in the foreground for added interest. I used double sided tape to adhere pretty much everything together but you could use hot glue.

I wanted it to be a bird's eye perspective through the pine tree. If you wanted the deer to be the focal point you could add a white bird instead of a red one.

I love that it can still function as a container and could be used to hold a Christmas present… and in this case the packaging is also the present…

Or I may use it in the middle of a large evergreen wreath for Christmas, but will have to flock the wreath first, or not… I am undecided as usual.

I am so pleased with the way that it turned out. To me it feels like a little piece of paradise… the patina is in the vintage tin that added the perfect backdrop for it. I can't wait to add it to the Christmas decor this year!

Wishing you peace and blessings, 
Lucy

Make sure to check out some other junk revision projects below...





Partying at these locations...

MONDAYS
Something to Talk About @ Spain Hill Farm
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand  and Sisal
The Scoop @ Stone Gable 
Before and After Linkup @ Thrifty Decor Chick

TUESDAYS
Moonlight and Mason Jars @ Cherished Bliss
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Vintage Inspiration Party @ My Salvaged Treasures
Dream Create Inspire @ Refresh Living
Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design
What's It Wednesdays @ Ivy And Elephants

WEDNESDAYS
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Share Your Style @ The Vintage Nest
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours

THURSDAYS
Brag Worthy Thursday @ Bless'er House
Think and Make Thursdays @ Little Red Brick House
The Creative Circle @ Up to Date Interiors
Vintage Charm @ Charm Bracelet Diva
Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique
Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted In Thyme
The Inspiration Gallery @ craftberry bush
Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
the weekend retreat @ AKA Design
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer
Friday Favorites @ Remodelaholic

FRIDAYS
A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market
Upcycled Link Party @ Funky Junk Interiors

SATURDAYS
Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes
Share it One More Time @ One More Time Events
DIY Sunday Showcase @ The Interior Frugalista
Sundays at Home @ Love of Home

SUNDAYS
Silver Pennies Sundays @ Finding Silver Pennies
Inspired By You @ Reinvented
Inspiration Monday @ What Meegan Makes
Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings