Old Becomes New

I like knowing that I can often give new purpose to things that have outlived their use in other people's homes.

One friend saved an interesting beer can for me, correctly thinking that I could do something with it.

Discs were cut from the can and then riveted with hand forged copper rings to make fun charms.

I've taken old, silver plated servers....

and used them to texture metal for various projects.

After hearing about my recent transformation of a cigar box into a plein air easel,

a friend of a friend gifted me with a collection of beautiful cigar boxes that had been sitting in his garage for a looooong time.

This friend of a friend is also an artist and understands that you just can't throw out really cool stuff that might eventually come in handy,

even if it takes years.

The boxes will almost certainly become part of my holiday display, assuming I get into the juried show at Wallingford Community Arts Center.

( just sent in my application last week...please think good thoughts for me!)

 

The most interesting cigar boxes

were triangular shaped.

The size and shape make them challenging to be
considered for my display,

but......

they are filled with wonderful, triangular compartments that once held the cigars.

 

A little bit of drilling

and a little bit of hammering....

and I now have some wonderful earring stands

that will definitely be part of my holiday display.

(if I get into that show!)