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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Lots of great ideas on the Repurposed Board!

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!

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

 

Contact me at ppreclaimedtreasures@gmail.com

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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Thanks for stopping by - my gate is always open!



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.

 

 

Contact me at ppreclaimedtreasures@gmail.com

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fuo/4025846583.html

 

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 :)

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

It's a Wonderful Day!

Hooray!  The blog is up and running and I’m excited to finally be able to share my love of the hunt for just the right pieces of furniture and junkie things to restore or repurpose.   I invite you to come through my picket fence gate and down the path to my workshop to watch as these discarded, broken, and unwanted items are transformed into fun, functional, one-of-a-kind treasures. 

All of the items I feature in my blog posts are for sale, as well as other items, so be sure to view my BUY tab to see current items for sale and the link to Craigslist  that gives a complete description.  The list will continually change so check back often.  You can be notified of new blog posts by entering your email address in the Receive Posts via Email box in the right-hand column of this page.

My Etsy.com store is coming soon and if I get enough projects completed this winter my plan is to also sell my treasures at the Ellenberger Park Farmer’s Market on the second Sunday of each month May through October 2013.  Guess I’d better get busy!

I need your help to clean out my shed to make room for more, but enter the shed at your own risk!  Lol!  See “The Stockpile” page for items waiting for me to give them some TLC.  (Pictures are not pretty but once restored these pieces will look fantastic!) Contact me to reserve the item that would look great in your home and choose a color and I’ll custom paint it for you!

I’d love it if you would share my blog with your families and friends and follow me on Pinterest and Facebook, too.  I welcome your comments and ideas, and hopefully I'll inspire you to try a DIY project of your own!  

It's been a great learning experience to set up a blog, edit pictures, and create blog posts and I look forward to re-connecting with old friends and making many new ones along the way.

My gate is always open,  Jeri