Pink Scarf Project at 2BagsFull

I have just read about a special project that truly warmed my heart! I don't even know the blogger's name as this is the first time I've visited her blog, 2 Bags Full, but I am genuinely impressed by her talent and thoughtfulness! In her words:

"The statistics are horrifying~~
It is estimated that over 230,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer during this past year. Ninety-five percent of these cases occurred in women 40 years of age and older. As horrid as those numbers are, they are an improvement over the previous year. And those numbers are an improvement over the year before -- thanks to increased awareness, better detection methods, and remarkable new treatments.

 

YOU ARE ALL INVITED

to participate

in my

"Pink Scarf Project."

Simply stated - it has only one goal~

To bring a smile to the face of a woman who is fighting her own battle with breast cancer".

Image From 2BagsFull

This wonderful undertaking is being held at 2 Bags Full and is running from October 2012 to October 2013. This gives everyone time to make or purchase a scarf or scarves and send to the designated address contained in the blog post.

Please click on the link above or the button on my sidebar and consider participating in this oh so worthy event! I don't knit, crochet or barely sew, but I'm going to figure out how to make something special! I'm sure that with all of the lovely, talented folks in bloggerville, we can donate fabulous scarves that will not only warm a woman's body, but her soul as well.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I really appreciate your visits and comments! Have a wonderful day!

Hugs, Leena

Click for more info and to participate
 

Silver Tray Chalk Board

I made this chalk board a while ago and never posted about it, but since I heard that Donna over at Funky Junk Interiors was having a chalk board themed linky and it's Friday night, I want to parrrrrrrr-ty! Click the above link and join us! I'm bringing nachos!

I love using chalk board paint on lots of surfaces - metal, wood, paper, fabric, ceramic - the ideas are endless! One of my favorite uses is for silver plated trays. I have a real "thing" for these lovely serving pieces and expanding their use by making something utilitarian like a chalk board out of them really appeals to me! I thought that this large round tray with its neat handles was the perfect canvas! I painted the chalk board paint around the center circle, leaving the rim to show off its patina. Then, just because everything is better if it sparkles, I glued "rhinestones" all around the perimeter - bling bling!

I painted on three coats, letting each dry before applying the next, to make sure I got full coverage. If the piece you're working on has a little engraving on it, don't worry. The chalk paint will partially cover that and it won't interfere with its use. You'll be able to write on it just fine!

Once the painting was complete, I tied a black ribbon to a piece of chalk and hung it from one of the handles. I was really excited over the way it turned out!

This piece was sold a while ago, but I'm working on new ones! After all, I have to have one for myself, right? Plus, now that I've seen all the colors available, how can I resist? I wonder if it comes in PINK?

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Leena

Sharing with: Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special, Charming Chalkboards!

Shabbyfufu Ruffled Throw Give Away!

The wonderfully talented and creative Janet Coon at Shabbyfufu is generously offering not one, but TWO of her gorgeous ruffled throws to TWO lucky winners! Color of your choice too! These throws have a retail value of $45.00 and are SO BEAUTIFUL! Just click the link above to enter. Hurry, winners will be chosen on or before midnight, February 1st! Give away open worldwide! Hugs and Good Luck, Leena