PURCHASE SOME COOL STUFF!!
September 12, 2008
Ya’ know, with Christmas right around the corner, you will be looking for some inexpensive but unique gifts and stocking stuffers. I have those things right on my website!
Have you checked it out? Cute resin sheep, Bowl Fillers, Rose Teapots, Lavender Sachets, Mache’ houses, Indoor signs, and more. Items are bought and sold in the shop, so there is something new on a regular basis!
You can even pay SECURELY with your credit card or debit card through my Paypal shopping cart!
From now until Christmas, I will be offering a special deal for my weblog readers only! THAT’S YOU!
If you want to purchase one item, or multiple items,with at least a total order of $24.99, send me an email, and I will waive the shipping fees! That’s right….FREE shipping on single or multiple items orders totaling at least $24.99!
Just pick out what you want, email me with your selection(s), and I will waive the shipping fees, then you will be able to check out… with NO SHIPPING FEES!
Don’t miss this special offer….
COME ON IN …..WWW.CREEKWATERCRAFTSANDCOLLECTIBLES.COM
HI EVERYONE!!!!
April 23, 2009
I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL SO MUCH, AND THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY BLOG AND FOR ALL THE KIND COMMENTS!!!
I AM SO SORRY THAT I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO ADD ANY NEW CONTENT LATELY, BUT I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT INTERNET SERVICE, WHICH IS SOOOOO…….HARD FOR ME!!! I ALSO BROKE MY CAMERA, LOST MY DOMAIN NAME AND WEBSITE (TEMPORARARILY, I HOPE)!!
I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HELLO TO AJ, ANN, AND EVERYONE ELSE,(I miss the
forum so much).
AND I MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!!!!
I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY PHONE COMPANY THAT I SHOULD GET HIGH SPEED VERY SOON. I SURE HOPE SO. I AM HAVING TO USE THE LIBRARY COMPUTER TO DO THIS.
I WISH I HAD TIME TO SHARE SOME OF THE WONDERFUL CRAFTS AND TRASH TO TREASURE ITEMS THAT I HAVE BEEN DOING OF LATE. I ALSO AM GOING TO BE BLESSED WITH MY FIRST GRANDCHILD, A GIRL, AND I AM MAKING AND QUILTING A BABY BLANKET FOR HER. SHE IS DUE IN AUGUST AND I CAN’T WAIT!!!!
IN THE MEANTIME, YOU ALL KEEP VISITING AND LOOKING AT MY CONTENT, AND I WILL BE THINKING OF ALL OF YOU WHILE ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE BABY…….AND SOME INTERNET SERVICE.
LOVE YOU ALL, AND MOST OF ALL, KEEP CRAFTING AND CREATING UNTIL I CAN GET BACK TO YOU WITH MORE IDEAS AND PROJECTS!!!
HAVE FUN,
PEGGY
NEW WEBSITE IS UP!!!
April 18, 2008
I JUST HAD TO REPORT TO YOU THAT MY WEBSITE IS UP,RUNNING,AND READY FOR BUSINESS!!
I CAN NOW ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS, OR CUSTOMERS CAN ORDER BY EMAIL.I WORKED FURIOUSLY FOR 2 DAYS TO GET IT FINISHED, BUT I AM EXCITED ABOUT IT,AND EXPECT TO GAIN SOME WONDERFUL NEW CUSTOMERS!
HERE IS THE LINK:
www.creekwatercraftsandcollectibles.com
NOW THAT I’M THROUGH WITH THAT,I AM ABLE TO FULLY CONCENTRATE ON FINISHING THE NEXT TRASH TO TREASURE ITEM THAT I HAVE FOR YOU!
I’LL GIVE YOU A HINT…..I FOUND THIS LOVELY OLD CABINET DOOR WITH ONE OF THOSE OLD CRYSTAL TYPE KNOBS. I AM ALREADY THROUGH PAINTING IT, AND THEN I AM GOING TO FINISH UP THE DETAILS!
I AM MAKING SURE THIS TIME TO TAKE ALL THE PICTURES FOR YOU STEP BY STEP, SINCE I SOMETIMES…..WELL…OFTEN,FORGET TO TAKE THE BEFORE PICTURES! I KNOW THIS IS IMPORTANT TO MY READERS, SO I WANT TO MAKE SURE TO TAKE THE PICS FOR YOU.
WELL…….IT’S OFF TO FINISHING THE NEXT PROJECT FOR YOU!
THANKS FOR READING MY BLOG!!
‘TIL NEXT TIME……PEGGY
Lacy Votive Cup
April 14, 2008
SPRING/ EASTER IDEAS
March 4, 2008
SPRING IS ON THE WAY!
I ACTUALLY GOT PART OF THIS IDEA FROM A TRASH TO TREASURE FRIEND, BUT PUT MY OWN TOUCHES TO IT.
YOU KNOW THOSE DOMED GLASS CHEESE KEEPERS? WELL, THESE DAYS YOU CAN GET THEM AT YARD SALES OR GOODWILL FOR NEXT TO NOTHING.
I DECIDED TO USE THE DOMED TOP, AND USED A CLEAR GLASS PLATE FOR THE BOTTOM. YOU CAN USE THE ORIGINAL BASE OF THE CHEESE KEEPER AS WELL.
THIS IS A CUTE IDEA FOR SPRING OR EASTER THAT YOU CAN DO YOURSELF.
I AM PUTTING TWO PICTURES UP BECAUSE ONE SHOWS THE TOP AND TAG BETTER THAN THE OTHER ONE, AND ONE SHOWS THE EGG IN THE NEST BETTER .
(HERE IS THE FIRST PICTURE THAT SHOWS THE NEST AND EGG BETTER.)
I DIDN’T HAVE A NEST ON HAND,SO I MADE ONE MYSELF OUT OF SPANISH MOSS.
IT WILL FORM EASILY INTO A NEST BY JUST WORKING IT WITH YOUR HANDS UNTIL YOU GET THE SIZE YOU WANT.
I PUT A SIMPLE PAPER DOILY ON THE BOTTOM.
I HAD A FEW WOODEN EGGS ON HAND, SO I JUST PAINTED ONE A NICE BLUE,USING ACRYLIC PAINT.
AFTER THAT DRIED, I USED AN OLD TOOTHBRUSH AND SOME CHOCOLATE BROWN ACRYLIC PAINT, (USING MY THUMB TO MAKE IT SPATTER)TO PUT ON SOME BROWN SPECKLES TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A REAL EGG. THEN, I COATED IT WITH SOME ACRYLIC CLEAR SEALER TO MAKE IT SHINE AFTER THE SPATTER DRIED.
I THEN FOUND SOME PRETTY RIBBON IN THE SAME COLOR BLUE, AND ALSO MADE A SMALL BOW WITH SOME PRETTY BLUE AND PEACH FLORAL PRINT PASTEL WIRED RIBBON.
I THEN ATTACHED A VINTAGE STYLE EASTER TAG WITH THE SAME COLORS TO FINISH IT OFF.
(HERE IS THE SECOND PICTURE THAT SHOWS THE PRETTY EASTER TAG AND RIBBONS)
I THINK IT TURNED OUT SO PRETTY, AND I LOVE THE SPRING COLORS!
MY TRASH TO TREASURE FRIEND ALSO HAD SOME NESTS IN JARS, LIKE MASON JARS, WHICH YOU COULD DO THE SAME THING WITH, AND ADD YOUR OWN COLORS AND EMBELLISHMENTS TO!
IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY WOODEN EGGS ON HAND, BUT DO HAVE SOME PLASTIC ONES (VERY CHEAP AT DOLLAR STORES), YOU CAN USE THE DECOUPAGE’ METHOD AND FIND SOME PRETTY PAPER, LIKE SPARE WRAPPING PAPER SCRAPS, PRETTY TISSUE,OR EVEN GOLD OR SILVER, TO COVER THE PLASTIC EGG.
REMEMBER, THE EGG DOES NOT HAVE TO BE BLUE! YOU CAN MAKE IT ANY COLOR YOU WISH. THERE ARE A LOT OF REAL BIRDS EGGS OUT THERE IN SO MANY DIFFERENT COLORS.
HAVE FUN MAKING YOUR OWN, OR COMING UP WITH AN ORIGINAL CREATION! IT’S YOUR PROJECT, SO USE YOUR OWN FAVORITE COLORS!
IT MAKES A VERY PRETTY SPRING OR EASTER DISPLAY, DON’T YOU THINK?
THANKS FOR READING AND VISITING MY BLOG!
PEGGY
CREEKWATER CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLES SHOPPE
IDEAS FOR OLD WINDOWS
February 21, 2008
I love old windows! I recently aquired 5 and finally got around to doing something with one of them that I have had planned for a long time.
Mind you, I still have to paint the back before I can put it in the shop for sale, but I thought I’d better show it to you now, so you can get started on yours.
These old windows can be picked up inexpensively at flea markets, etc. for about $8.00 or so, but if you can find an old house that someone is remodling, you might score some for free! And there’s no rule that says you can’t use new windows, but they may be way more expensive, and besides, I like the look of the old ones better.
You’ll want to thoroughly clean your window. I first used a soft brush to get off the dust. Then I cleaned it with mild soap and water to get off any more residue. You may want to sand off any old paint to make it smooth, or you may want to use it as it is. Just make sure to sand lightly over any parts that may be chipping, so you will get an even finish, and clean off the sanding dust with a damp rag . You may even want to leave it natural, and just do the panes. It’s really up to you how you want your window to look!
All you need is spray paint, and some lace in a pattern that you like.
Lace panels can be found in thrift or Goodwill stores for next to nothing, or you may have some lace, or old lace panel curtains that you could use.
It’s a good idea to heavily starch and iron your lace pieces so that they will lay flat on the glass part of your window. You could even use spray adhesive to hold them down, but I chose not to because I didn’t want any unessecary film on the glass part of the window
Just measure one or two pieces of lace the same size as your window panes and cut them out.
Lay them down on the panes and make sure they are flat and there aren’t any places that are sticking up. It must lay completely flat against the panes.
Then, take your spray paint, any color you wish, (I used a light taupe color), and spray uniformly over your lace.
Continue carefully spraying the sides or wood part.
(If you want the window frame,or wood parts, a different color than your lace panes, then you may want to spray it first, and just put some pieces of poster paper or newpaper, cut the size of your panes to cover them, to prevent overspray on your panes. But then you have to cover the sides to prevent overspray on the frame, or wood part.
Pick up the lace carefully after a couple of minutes, and let dry completely.
That’s all there is to it!
I think they are very pretty and chic, and would look great on a fireplace mantle or hung on the wall. They are also nice for shop props as well, and can be hung from the ceiling. You could also hang things from the top to display things in your shop as a background for your items.
You could use them on a porch or in a sunroom as well.
I am already gathering ideas for the other windows, and will post them in this category when I have some more to show you.
Have fun doing your own, and don’t forget to visit my shop to see some of the new prim inventory that I have !
I am currently working on a website, and will post the link on here when I get it all done.

















