Happy Earth Day all!  In honor of the occasion, I'd like to share one of my prettier recycled projects.

 

On FaceBook, I belong to a local group referred to as FreeCycle.  I understand there are many of these in Columbus alone, so I am sure if you search in your area you could easily become part of that group.

 

Anyway, another user had posted two of these chairs.

 

I quickly offered to take them off her hands, although I did let her know that I rehabbed and resold furniture as a little side business.  She was fine with that, just hoping to see them get some love again!  I say this only because you probably don't want to mislead people if do find a freecycle group near you. 

 

You can sort of see from the photo that the rattan is broken in the back.  It was this way on both chairs. 

 

So, once home with me, I ripped out all the rattan and started painting with my knock-off AS chalk paint recipe.  There was of course cleaning and a light sanding involved. But this is what it looked like after those initial steps.

I also used AS dark wax on this set.  The creme was just too pale and really too fresh.  I wanted the upholstery to the real pop! For that, I chose  a heavy linen blend from Waverly.  It has a beautiful shimmer to it!  I would probably redo my entire house in it if I didn't live with the 3 boys!  

 

Here is the right before, I hadn't added the trim yet.  I wouldn't actually make you suffer through this, but I loaded it, and can't figure out how to delete it :(

 

READY NOW??  OK, good, here you go!

 

Can you see that shimmer?? I love this!  And no, I didn't end up selling this one.  I had to keep it. I am almost done with the other one, and am using an Ikat on the back for it with the same shimmery fabric on the seat.  I'll post that when I'm done.

 

So Happy Earth Day Everybody!  And be good to your Mother! ~furbished

 

Time to get your Bike Bag On

Spring is here and it is time to get those bicycles out!  This year at Bexley Shop Hop (May 10th and 11th at Jeffrey Mansion), Sol & Son will be featuring adorable bike bags to hook on to your handlebars.

I am busy making these bags in a variety of oilcloths (for a vintage look) and laminated cottons (for some fresher, more modern patterns).  Ok, well so far I have just been busy ordering a beautiful selection of oilcloths and laminated cottons and working out the kinks in my pattern.  But all these lovely reams arrived on my doorstep today, so I will get busy sewing and posting more pics!

These bike bags will be available in a small size for kid bikes and in a large size for adult bikes.  They hook on with simple velcro strips, so the bags are easy to remove and take with you.

So, come on!  Get your bike bag on!  Happy spring and happy riding, everyone! :)

Crafty B Objet Adapté new Adapted Object Line

Look for Objet Adapté's new line of bags - Adapted Objects. These bags feature unique graphics inspired by vintage Americana. They are designed, sourced and screen printed locally in Columbus and printed on recycled cotton with new, vintage and recycled details. Be sure to check them out at our upcoming shows!

Granville Art Affair & Wine Festival

The Crafty B's of Bexley are excited to have been selected for the 2013 Granville Art Affair & Wine Festival!  Come join us for a great two day show, shop, enjoy picturesque Granville and enjoy some wine too!

http://granvilleartaffair.com/

We Go Together Like ramma lamma lamma ka dinga da dinga dong

Now that the song is in your head, I am sure that you get the point!

We ladies of the Crafty B's feel very lucky to have found one another, we love sharing ideas with each other, love talking business and love to set up shop together!  Not only do we feel that We Go Together Like... (you know the rest!) but we feel that our crafts go together just as well...

Pearly Whites

Don't save your pearls for dress up, wear them everyday!

Some fun facts about those beautiful pearls...

they are the birthstone of June; the process of building a solid pearl can take up to 8 years, cultured or freshwater pearls are thought to offer the power of love, money, protection and luck!

So get those beauties out of that jewelry box and wear them in good health!

The B's are getting ready for Shop Hop...

The Crafty B's of Bexley are busy busy busy getting ready for this years Shop Hop.

Here is a shot from last years booth, this years will be even better, bigger and full of more exciting things!

This years event is May 10 and 11 at Jeffrey Mansion in Bexley

check out WWW.BEXLEYSHOPHOP.COM for more info!

Stay tuned for more previews for this show!