Friday, October 1, 2010

Before and After...which do you like best?

I finished this piece yesterday and was pleased
with how it turned out.

I received my Vintage Charm magazine a few days
ago and in it was a tutorial from Gail Schmidt over at Shabby Cottage Studio to make one of these cuties. I had always wanted to do something with a cheese tray
and dome because they tend to be found at resale shops
quite often.

Here it was in it's former life...

somehow it just didn't do a thing for me in this state.lol. But it does now... Enjoy the day ~

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24 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 1, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    ooh..the after...definitely the "after!" You are the queen of turning ugly into magnifique!

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  2. De RuijsbroekjesOctober 1, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Oh what a gorgeous cheeseplate,without cheese and such a lovely little nest..h how cozy I love it !!

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  3. IreneOctober 1, 2010 at 9:47 AM

    this is very sweet. I like the after.

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  4. Terri GordonOctober 1, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Hello, I love, love, love the after, you did an amazing job, it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful day. Terri

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  5. UnknownOctober 1, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    ...well, I happen to like the "before" cheese dome
    ...NOT!!!!! (except that mouse is kinda cute in a "cheezy" sort of way, LOL!!)
    no, your way is much lovelier!!
    xo, Rosemary

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  6. Vicki BosterOctober 1, 2010 at 10:14 AM

    Fabulous does not touch this - I am in love with this little cloche display! You have created an amazing treasure!

    Vicki

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  7. Sweet Old VintageOctober 1, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Sandi... The cheese server turned out very sweet... These can be found almost anywhere at a very low price... Great inspiration...

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  8. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartOctober 1, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Wow, How beautiful you made this! I love it!

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  9. Passionate for WhiteOctober 1, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I will never again pass up a cheese/dome tray. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. Annie LouiseOctober 1, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Oh my gosh -- so cute-great transformation.
    Jeanette

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  11. LoriOctober 1, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    So charming...definitely better now!

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  12. Lady FarmerOctober 1, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Sandi~
    That cheese dome was made to be transformed into your sweet little *nest cloche*! I love it!

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  13. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsOctober 1, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    How perfect is that?!?! Did you modpodge the sheet music onto the base? I love it!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  14. ElyseOctober 1, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    BEAUTIFUL job!!!

    so fun to see the before/afters, too.

    (let sonia know -- she'll be THRILLED)

    xo
    elyse

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  15. sandyOctober 1, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Love the AFTER! Great job!

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  16. AlieneOctober 1, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    I love the way you did the cheese dish. Just happened across your blog and it is very interesting.

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  17. UnknownOctober 1, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    I love this Sandy! Gosh, I have passed those cheese plates by at garage sales, etc. I will have to remember this....
    Hugs.
    Mary

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  18. Julie MarieOctober 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    Hi Sandi... it is just beautiful! You come up with the most wonderful creations... now I want to try one! xoxo Julie Marie

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  19. DonnaOctober 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Gorgeous! It's not even a close contest. "After" wins!

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  20. Olde Tyme MarketplaceOctober 2, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    My fav is the AFTER!! Wonderful result!!!
    Beth

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  21. Julia @ Vintage with LacesOctober 2, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    That's quite a transformation, Sandi! I love what you have done to that, let's say not so very appealing cheese tray. Now it's fabulous and a real eye candy!
    xoxo,
    Julia

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  22. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 2, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    How adorable Sandi!!! I am going to have to peek in the shop for a cloche this week! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  23. Jane, at ThepaperaffairOctober 2, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Glad you took care of the dome base, it is wonderful now. I have one of those smaller domes as well with a bird in it also. I like the tie and and saying on that, a nice finishing touch.

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  24. Lady PamelaOctober 5, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Ohhh, Sandi. This turned out absolutely fabulously! I really love the music on the bottom of the plate. I think I am going out to pick up one today that I saw in our local thrift shop (if it is still there). I ordered that magazine, too. I didn't know there would be tutorials in it. Yippee!

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