Treasures by Louise

Here are my tins, coated with gesso and ready for decoration. I also am going to use an old Home Economics textbook for an altered art journal. Altoid Tins with Gesso Sometimes the process is as much fun as the result. One of my friends has started her "Christmas Chest" by starting altered journals for gifts. I love that idea! Now to turn the unfinished objects into something special!

I had a strand of 'ugly' beads, think they are plastic, and a wild combination of colors. My mother found them at a rummage sale. I set them aside, not knowing what I would do with such beads. I recently pulled them out and sorted them by color. I found the green and orange colored ones went nicely with some assorted beige glass beads, they made up into a very nice necklace. I'm showing it today in honor of earth day. It has inspired me to create more upcycled jewelry coming soon!