Saturday, January 1, 2011

Imaginisce "Found" Altered Challenge!

Happy New Year!

This month, (this YEAR) we are shaking it up on the first!
Instead of a sketch, we are going to do an "Found" altered challenge!

Let's start the year out green!
Re-make, re-purpose or re-use something you have or something you find!
(Don't forget to use at least 75% Imaginisce product with that item!)
Create, and then link us up on the blog!

I LOVE to go to the thrift store and see if I can find treasure!

This star was maybe $1.50... or less. I have had it since last summer. It has been waiting for the right project. I think Garden Party is the perfect fit!

So this...
Became this:
I liked the shabby look of this... so all it took to alter this was some embellishment!
Oh, and some i-rock of course!!
THIS is going on my daughters door!

Two Chances to Win!!
Hop the designers blogs for inspiration AND for a chance to win a $50 prize. (Check it out on the blog!!)
YOU MUST COMMENT ON EACH BLOG FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

Cari Locken

Doing an altered project yourself, gets ya a chance at a $75 prize!!
(Don't forget to link back on the Imaginisce Blog!)

AWEsome!
So start your year out green!
Grab something from the recycle bin or find your own treasure!

Thanks for stopping by!

78 comments:

ruth said...

Cute project!

Manhattan Mandie said...

This turned out so cute! I bet your daughter LOVES it! So pretty, sparkly and girly!!!

Karen Pinsonat said...

This is so cute, I bet she loves it!

Shelley Haganman said...

Gorgeous project Penny!

Sue said...

Super cute!

Jenn K said...

Really wonderful!

Precious Memories Scrapbooking & More said...

what a cute idea. thanks for sharing.

Staci
Staci412 at optonline dot net

XXOO AMY said...

very cute!

Unknown said...

Oh how fun I love the vintage feel!

sandyh50 said...

Your daughter is going to love it, it's gorgeous!

Colleen said...

Cara is going to love this. What a lucky litle girl she is.

Khristen said...

Adorable, I have a bunch of stuff to alter, so I could have fun here :) TFS!

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

Cute star, you made it pop.

Carol W. said...

too cute! love this redo. TFS, I am now a follower.

Carol
http://caroleesscrappinspot.blogspot.com

Leah's Crafty Life said...

Loving your altered project.. it reminds me I have this huge star I bought somewhere in '06 that still needs altering. ;) Happy New Year!

Cathy H. said...

Love the star makeover! It turned out so cute!

Leti EM said...

omg this is adorable. i really like the Garden Party Line, need to find it at my local store. ~following

Amy said...

ve the shabby look and you rocked it here! TFS

Brittney said...

That star is awesome - it turned out so well!

Melissa D. said...

Adorable! I love it!

Kristal said...

Cute vintagy project. TFS

Paper Dolls said...

What an adorable use of the shabby star!! I think I am going to do something similar. I have several of those around here somewhere....

Reneeleeak said...

Your star is really cute now! I really like the before & after pictures. Your daughter is going to love it! ☺
reneeleeak at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

what a cute decoration - I love stars - it turned out great

Sophia said...

Love what you did to this star...

Candi Ladwig said...

a cute way to turn a not so favorite christmas decoration into an everyday home decor :)

{were you expecting me to say "cute"???}

Penny Smith said...

@ Candi. OK, it didn't even cross my mind it was a Christmas decoration! I just thought it was a home decor reject! Miss you!! I HAVE to come visit you soon!

Kathy said...

Wow! That is a very unique alteration idea! Cute!

Cassie_lu said...

great job on the star as it would look lovely on any wall

Beth said...

very nice

Kelly Sas said...

Thanks for showing a before & after picture of your altered item. I LOVE that all you had to do was add some great Imaginisce embellies to make this so beautiful and a gift for your daughter!

Steph Ackerman said...

Definitely turned out cute. Love the papers and the flwoers.

Sherri Everett Thompson said...

Oh, Penny, this is so cute! I love what you did with the star-the bright colors look great with the distressed wood. :)

Rhonda Van Ginkel said...

Totally love this project! So pretty and I bet your daughter LOVES it!!!

Happy New Year to you and yours!!!

Chelle said...

Cool star.

Kris Berc said...

What a cute door hanging!

Sandi said...

Love the shabby look!

Auntie Em said...

You have a very lucky daughter! Lovin' the bling!
Happy New Year and thanks for sharing! :o)

Melinda Spinks said...

Penny, love what you've done with the star, so pretty and the shabby chic look is just perfect!

ErinJean said...

Such a cute project!

Tracey Taylor said...

This is beautiful!

lesleyw1 said...

I love junking myself, what a great idea!

Becky said...

that is gorgeous

joni said...

Love that!!! You did a fab job on it! TFS Happy New Year!
Hugs,
joni

Drayia said...

Way too cute star. It will look lovely on your daughter's door. You have now given me an idea. My youngest 2 are about to share a room what would be more perfect then designing a name plate for their door. Thanks for sharing.
http://drayia.blogspot.com/

Nicolle Kramer said...

Very cute quick and easy altered project...thanx for the inspiration...:)

nicolle@nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

Me-Ma Kim said...

Definitely SHABBY CHIC!! LOVE IT!! TFS! I am now a follower. Have a GREAT Day,
Me-Ma Kim

mommyof5kidz said...

What a great way to alter that star! SO cute! I am now a follower!

Anonymous said...

Cute idea!

HAPPY 2011
DEBI
2spunky4u@bresnan.net

VinDeeLoo said...

How cute. I have a star sitting on my computer desk screaming to be used.

VinDeeLoo
vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

Kim A. said...

I love how the star turned out. I am sure your daughter loves it!!

Unknown said...

I have some stars like this I inherited from someone's garage sale last year. What a perfect idea. Didn't know what to do with them till now. Thanks

Janet's Joy said...

Very cute star!

My Hideaway said...

Cute Cute! Great Job.

Happy New Year
Olivia

Gypsyangel said...

What a great idea.

xoxo
Karen

Denine said...

Oh super cute. Thanks for sharing.

Melfield said...

Great idea......I am now a follower and am looking forward to seeing your creations!!! Mel x (melfield.blogspot.com)

Pammejo said...

Cute project.

Liz said...

That is one beautiful star congrats on the team and happy 2011

Unknown said...

Very cute :) Thanks for the chance to win

Sharon Peele said...

Well this just shows you that anything plain can be embellished and turn out to look so gorgeous!!
Very nice job, thanks so much!!!

connie said...

the star came out so cute!

Unknown said...

Very cute, what a fabulous job!!

Paul said...

Your daughter will love the star.

Year 2 said...

Oh I am sure your daughter will love it!

Karey said...

Love it!

Michelle said...

What a great project!! I love all of the layers on here!! So girly!!

Pammie Kay said...

So simple, yet so diva-ish! Thanks, love your blog

Ann said...

Love all the sparkle on this project - how cute!

KarenB said...

Awww this is so cute. I don't know any little girls who could resist something so pretty, feminine and sparkly!

Unknown said...

Just right for a stars door. Loved your long pot before this. I am share your work and collectors bent.
Following you now.
http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

Sam said...

very cute!

Angie said...

Cute altered star! Nice work! I am a follower!

Amanda said...

So Cute!!! If your daughter is anything like mine she is going to LOVE that!!! New follower and loving what I see :)

Anonymous said...

Oh that is just darling! I think any little girl would love it!

Aimee said...

I love the star!! So pretty!

Tonya said...

Very cute star!

Cindy Groh said...

I like stars. Great project featuring one.