Tuesday, December 17, 2013

LET THE KIDS GO CRAZY! WHAT A HOOT!

Merry Christmas from Picket Patch Reclaimed Treasures!  Wishing you and your families the best of times and a safe holiday season.   XXOO

I created an owl Christmas ornament pattern and had such a great time making them with my little neighbor girls, I thought I would pass the joy on to you.  They are easy to make and the kids went nuts decorating them - lots of bling going on as you can see!

The pattern below can be printed on paper and transferred to cardboard for tracing.  Have fun!











Here's some helpful hints:
To print the pattern, click once on the pattern, then right-click and "save as" owl pattern to your computer's desktop.  Then open and print.
Use cardboard patterns to trace around on foam and felt.
For younger children, cut the pieces out ahead of time, giving them a "kit".
Cut 1 body out of foam for backing.
Cut 1 body out of felt and use a glue stick to cover the foam body, then adhere the felt body to the top of it.  Trim foam edges to match if necessary.
The brand Aleene's Tacky Glue works best to adhere the felt pieces to each other. I bought a 3-pk. for $1.29 at Michaels.
Wings and feet can be tucked between the body pieces or glued on top.
I used stiffened felt (you can purchase this kind) for the beaks and feet.
Embellishments: use bottle caps, wiggly eyes, gems, glitter - get crazy!
Punch a hole in the top center of the head and add an ornament hanger.


Visit the BUY OWLS page to purchase
Owls and have a wonderful Christmas!

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

HOOT NEWS . . . Owls Looking For A New Home for Christmas!

We were well received at the Beech Grove H. S. craft show 
and sold 35 owls!  Thank you to everyone who took one home. 
We will be back next year!

We have a few owls left and they told me,
"All they want for Christmas is to get out of the storage tote and move to a loving home where they can make someone smile!" 
 I told them I would tell everyone how sweet and wonderful they are :)

Local pick up (Indianapolis) and shipping available.  
Cash or credit/debit card payments accepted.
Email Jeri at ppreclaimedtreasures@gmail.com
Owls are much cuter in person - pictures are not the greatest (sorry).

Baby Blue Eyes Owl with Chimes - so cute!  $35
Made from a silver platter & measures 13" wide.



Gray Spotty with Chimes - this cutie was made from an 
enamel pan lid.  $25  8.5" wide


Americana Owl - this patriotic owl is weatherproof
& has a wingspan of 19".  $25
Any vet or patriotic person would love this guy


Mardi Gras Owl - is ready to party!  Made from an antique
grater.  6" wide & 10" long  $22


Sinister Owl with Moon - he has an attitude,
but not too scary 12" wide.  $22
Made from a cafeteria plate holder



Curly Toes Owl - makes you smile!  7" wide & 11" long
Made from a silver tray  $22



Well Done Owl - this cutie "pie" was made 
from a well used pie pan  $22


Old Spoon Owl #1 - nestled up & brings a smile
13" long  $18



Old Spoon Owl #2 - nestled up & brings a smile
13" long  $18


Peepers Owl - will flutter into your heart
7.5" wide  $14


Spike Owl - this little guy with spiked feathers
makes me laugh!  7" wide  $15



Fledgling Owl - he stays snuggled in his nest - 
so sweet.  11" wide $15



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HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!















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Friday, November 8, 2013

HOOTERS EVERYWHERE!

Feeling honored to have been chosen to participate in a juried craft show on November 30, 2013, 8am - 3pm.

It's the 38th annual "That Something Special" craft show at Beech Grove High School, 5530 Hornet Avenue, Beech Grove, Indiana boasting 175+ vendors and an attendance of 3,000 people.
 
COME AND SEE US!
 
I have my work cut out for me during the next 3 weeks making lots of owls and some owl Christmas ornaments, too (something new!). 
 
Owls are hatching everywhere - lol!
 
Below is a sampling of the hooters I've made - 
hope they bring a smile to your face!

Snowy,  Earl, Sinister, Coca Cola, Hungover Too, Pigeon-toed
 
Dr. Who, Mardi Gras, Americana, Hungover, Fledgling

Spotty, Mr. Owl, Spike, Baby, Dave
 
Gomer, Jingles, Corny, Gypsy, Twiggy, Curly Q
 
WHOO'S YOUR FAVORITE?
 
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Sunday, September 22, 2013

TRIPLETS? It was a busy day!

They're not identical, but 3 little owls hatched today!

I'm delighted to share our newest happy, owl babies with you . . .
meet SNOWY, COCA COLA, and PIGEON-TOED
 
SNOWY OWL - $40 + shipping
SNOWY is a beautiful, winter owl made from a snowflake coaster. 
He would be a great Christmas tree ornament or wintertime
decoration hanging on your porch
 He loves cold weather!

SNOWY is a repurposed owl and was created with love
from recycled metal, plastic, and wood parts and
measures 7.5" high x 7.5" wide

 
 

COCA COLA OWL - $25 + shipping
Quirky, little owl made from an old metal Coca-Cola plate.
Would be a great addition to any Coke collection
7" high x 6" wide
 
PIGEON-TOED OWL - $25 + shipping
Cute, shy owl made from a fluted trivet. He would be happy
as can be just hanging on your porch or from a tree.

PIGEON-TOED is a repurposed owl and was created
with love from recycled metal, glass, and plastic parts
 - measures 7.5 " high x 7.5" wide
 

Click on the BUY OWLS tab at the top of the page for contact and payment information.


You can now LIKE our Facebook page direct from our blog.  XXOO
Click on the LIKE button in the right-hand column of the page and you will receive notifications of new posts or you can enter your email address in the box labeled Receive Blog Posts via Email.

You can see all the owls we have for sale on the BUY OWLS page at the top of the page, or at our ETSY store  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ppreclaimedtreasures



Thanks for stopping by!  My gate is always open,  Jeri
 
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF FALL - have a wonderful day!



 






 







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Thursday, September 12, 2013

BIG NEWS! New ETSY store is open!

I can't tell you how excited we are to open our ETSY shop!  You can see all the owls we have for sale in one place and the shop takes credit card and PayPal payments.  Of course, you can still buy from this blog - click on the BUY OWLS tab at the top of this page. 

Here's the link to the Picket Patch Reclaimed Treasures ETSY store http://www.etsy.com/shop/ppreclaimedtreasures  or email Jeri at ppreclaimedtreasures@gmail.com with questions or to order.

We have 7 owls listed in our shop and more coming, so bookmark our Etsy page and stop by often! 


For those of you who have not heard of ETSY. . . it is an e-commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items, as well as art and craft supplies. These items cover a wide range, including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, food, bath and beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks, and toys. Many sellers also sell craft supplies such as beads, wire and jewelry-making tools. All vintage items must be at least 20 years old.

My cousin from Texas also has a store on Etsy (we're a crafty family!)  Check out her shop, too!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/putyourblingon

Have a great day! 

My gate is always open,  Jeri  XXOO



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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Whoo Loves Owls Too?! More Owls For Sale

Here are two more owls I created and I'm offering them for sale. 
They can't fly to your home but I can ship them!
 
Repurposed owls are made from recycled household items,
nuts, bolts, screws, utensils, jewelry, etc. 
They can be hung indoors or outdoors.
Great for an office, on a porch, or hanging in a garden
 
for shipping information
Credit card payments accepted through Square Up or Paypal
 
 GIRLIE OWL - $27 + shipping
This "girlie" owl is all dolled up with eyelashes and bracelets!
Petite and cute - 5.5" high x 3.75" wide


 

 
SINISTER OWL - $25 + shipping
Sinister owl looks a little spooky hanging in front of a full moon
12" high x 11" wide
 
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XXOO 
 
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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Whooo Loves Owls? Owls For Sale

Here are a few of the owls I thoroughly enjoyed creating and now I'm offering them for sale. 
They can't fly to your home but I can ship them!
 
Repurposed owls are made from recycled household items,
nuts, bolts, screws, utensils, jewelry, etc. 
They can be hung indoors or outdoors.
Great for an office, on a porch, or hanging in a garden
 
for shipping information
XXOO
Credit card payments accepted through Square Up or Paypal

 
DR. WHO OWL - $40 + shipping
Dr. Who is very wise - gotta love his spectacle!
12" long x 5.5" wide
 
 
FLEDGLING OWL - $25 + shipping
Fledgling is such a cute baby!  He can't fly yet so he's happy to sit in his nest.
Nest is 10" in diameter
 
 
 HUNGOVER OWL - $22 + shipping
This little party animal has bloodshot eyes and
may have skinned his nose!
Set inside an antique serving spoon 11" tall x 3" wide



MARDI GRAS OWL - $40 + shipping
She's ready to party!  Order her today.  She's much cuter in person :)
She can hang or sit on a shelf.
11" high x 6" wide

              
 
DAVE the Owl - $35 + shipping
Great gift for a mechanic or woodworker -
made from recycled diamond cut saw blade
Saw blade is 4" in diameter

 
Each owl is unique and one-of-a-kind with its own personality.
Stop by often as I will post more owls soon!
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Monday, August 26, 2013

FOR SALE: SHABBY GREEN CHAIR (A.K.A THE CROCODILE CHAIR)

This cute, round-backed Crocodile Chair would be a fun addition in a child's room, dorm room, kitchen, or on a porch. Sturdy chair chalk painted in Crocodile Smile green.  $35

The shabby, green repurposed watering can compliments the chair $15.
Bundle the purchase and buy both for $45.
 


 
 
I'm off to work on another project.  Thanks for stopping by!
 
Please tell your friends and family about Picket Patch Reclaimed Treasures.  Custom furniture painting - your furniture or choose an item from The Stockpile page.  Delivery available in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and north central Indiana!

My gate is always open,  Jeri :)



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Saturday, August 24, 2013

PPRT Delivers! Beep! Beep! We're on our way!



GOOD NEWS!! Picket Patch Reclaimed Treasures will now pick up and deliver custom orders or purchased items for a VERY reasonable fee in the Indianapolis area. We will also pick up and deliver in the FORT WAYNE, GOSHEN, ELKHART, and SOUTH BEND, Indiana areas. Contact us for details!
 
 
My gate is always open,  Jeri  :)




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Monday, August 19, 2013

Picket Patch Reclaimed Treasures Goes To Market!

PPRT made its public debut at the 5th Annual Cumberland Arts Goes to Market Festival in Cumberland, Indiana last Saturday.  The Market is an annual event boasting 100+ craft, farmer produce, and food vendors, along with entertainment and we were honored to be a part of it!

PPRT was well received and given many compliments on the painted furniture and repurposed items we offered for sale.  We had a great spot with good visibility and one sweet lady said the booth looked darling as she made her way down the aisle toward our tent.  We met lots of very nice people and were given many leads on upcoming festivals and where to find the best "junk" around! 

Thanks to everyone who made our day special, including all who stopped by, our customers, and especially Renee Michael of the Cumberland Town Hall office who made it possible for us to get in at the last minute.  Renee, you are a blessing!

So ON WITH THE SHOW. . .

     Whooo Loved Me?  EVERYONE! 
Goodbye, Mr. Owl - he was our first sale and went to a good home!
 

Our SHABBY HALLTREE was a big hit, too!
(I'll be door shopping today :) so we can make more)
Notice Steve's Lapel Baseball game hat hanging on the hook?  Go Bulldogs!
 

 

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I want to thank my awesome husband for his support of my passion for painting and creating! 
And he is a Super Salesman, too!   
 
Stay tuned . . . we will be participating in more festivals in the weeks to come.  LIKE our Facebook Page and mention our SHOW SPECIAL to receive FREE PICKUP & DELIVERY on your first custom order.  Order must be placed before 9/17/13 - delivery within 20 miles of Indy.
 
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We'd love to hear your comments and our gate is always open! 
Thanks for stopping by, Jeri & Steve


Link to Cumberland Arts Goes to Market website





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Sunday, June 9, 2013

HAPPY CUSTOMER! YOU CAN BE NEXT. . .

Thanks to Denise A. for ordering a small chest of drawers
 and an end table.  Cleared a small space from my Stockpile!

Here's my happy customer and friend, Denise, with her pretty turquoise chest of drawers.



Here's a pic of the white shabby end table I custom painted for her.
Delivery day!



Before & After


Here's some pics before and during the
"reclaiming" process of the turquoise cabinet.



I added lots of items to MY STOCKPILE page -
 be sure to check them
out and I will custom paint one for you!


Stop by soon, my gate is always open,  Jeri

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