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Sunday, January 25, 2015

A Vignette For A Gray, Dreary Day


Today was suppose to be bright and sunny and warm - NOT!!!!

It's windy, cool, cloudy and gray.

But, I was feeling a lot better and decided to do a new little vignette for the entry.

It started with the paper posy (above).  It was just made by pleating old book pages and making an accordion flower out of it.  Adding a stick for a stem from the yard, a button for the center and a little bow out of crinkled seam binding. Then I hot glued it to this oblong silver tray I already had.

Brightened my day!


I combined it with my book page wreath, silver salt and pepper shakers, a small silver tea set and a small cruet set in silver all atop a vintage table runner.  I wish all of the silver had the patina that the little tray has on it.

So, when it's dreary outside - it doesn't take much to make me smile!

Enjoy!

Judy


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36 comments:

  1. Joy@aVintageGreenJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    The flower's button made me smile - it has such a happy look. Lovely vignette. Hugs.
    Joy

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  2. Arlene GJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Very pretty!! Creativity always makes a day brighter.

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  3. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Judy, it is so cute! What a charming vignette! We had sun today but it was breezy and cold!

    Linda

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  4. TheresaJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    I do that too:) It doesn't take much to make me happy either! Your vignette is awesome! Have a blessed evening dear Judy, HUGS!

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  5. SImple and Serene LivingJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    I love your sweet vignette, Judy. It made me smile on this gloomy rainy night. xo Laura

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  6. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    This is so charming, Judy! And it looks perfect with your vignette!

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  7. DebbieJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    Your crafted piece is the perfect backdrop for your matching vignette, Judy! It looks very cheerful. Good job!
    Debbie

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    its perfect!

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  9. StaceyJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Little sweet spots like that are so much fun. I like the way you combined the flower with the silver tray. :)

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  10. Joy JunktionJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    It's nice when something so simple can brighten a dreary day! Love your pleated posy! Enjoy a beautiful week! Blessings, Cindy xoxo

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  11. MelanieJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    That flower is fantastic, Judy, as is the entire vignette. Love all the silver. Sorry to hear you'd been so sick. Sounds like what I had at the beginning of the month. Once my fever broke, I felt so much better and got well quickly. Hope it goes the same for you.

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  12. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 25, 2015 at 6:38 PM

    What a smart idea! Dreary here too but then that is just a day for Mr and I to sit on the couch and take it easy. We don't have many of those days throughout the year.

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  13. DawnJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    I adore your book page wreath, so simple yet striking:)

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  14. DebbyJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    It's very cute. Glad you are feeling better. Snowing like crazy here tonight. Hugs

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  15. cynthia lee designsJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    Love the paper flower...it looks great in the silver tray. So pretty!!
    ~Cindy

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  16. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Everyday I hear the sun will be out and it isn't. Seems to be a very dreary winter this year. I love your beautifully simple yet elegant vignette. You are so creative girl!

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  17. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Very pretty vignette and I love the flower on the the silver tray. We had a nice sunny day, but tomorrow we are suppose to get rain, hope the weather man is right.
    Glad your feeling better. Hope you week is filled with lots of sunshine.
    Mary

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  18. ShirleyJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Judy, I have been blog hopping this evening catching up with friends and making some new ones. It is always fun to stop by and see what you have been doing. I have enjoyed reading your blog and seeing that the twins are growing. I have been keeping you all in my prayers. I love your flowers that you got from Walmart. They are so pretty. Have a great day. Hugs and Prayers from Your Missouri Friend Shirley

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:41 PM

    This is a lovely vignette.
    It was beautiful and sunny here yesterday, but today it is cold and dreary. J just came in with the paper. When he picked it up there was ice on the wrapper. We are on the southern edge of the clipper that is taking the blizzard to the east coast. A tad chilly here tonight.

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  20. Susan' Hearts and FlowersJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Love this vignette. The combination of the paper flower and silver is awesome!

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  21. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJanuary 26, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    I really like that flower that you made, and what a pretty vignette !

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  22. Sweet Cottage DreamsJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Judy, the flower is perfect on the tray! You did an amazing job! LOVE your vignette.
    Girly, I am going to look for your phone number right now.
    xxoo

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  23. RuthAnne@ mayfairecottageJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Your paper flower is just charming! I enjoy folded book (and music) paper crafts and will have to add your flower to my repertoire. I just pinned it to my Book Paper and Other Paper Projects board. Thanks so much for sharing and brightening up the grey, snowy day here on the East Coast!

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  24. Primitive StarsJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Morning, so charming, love the Silver and sweet flower. Blessings Francine.

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  25. Cranberry MorningJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Judy, that is such a lovely idea! It is simple and elegant and beautiful!

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  26. JunkchiccottageJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Super Cute Judy. Have a great start to the week ahead. Hope it warms up for you.
    Kris

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  27. KellyJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    It's a very dreary day here too. I like the flower you made for that tray. that was a good way to do something fun indoors too.

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  28. MarianneJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    I wish I had half of your creativity, Judy!

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  29. ClaudiaJanuary 26, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    That is simply lovely. We all need something to brighten up these dreary days. You did it beautifully, my dear friend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  30. Helen PhilippsJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Lovely little vignette, you are such a creative lady, Judy, and think of such sweet ideas.
    Wishing you lots of bright and sunny days this week.
    Helen xox

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  31. Vel CristeJanuary 26, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    At least you were inspired to make something so lovely out of this gray day Judy!

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  32. PoppyJanuary 26, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Your flouncy flower is so pretty on that metal background, kinda softens its hard, metallic surface.

    Have a lovely week, Judy!

    Poppy

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  33. Amy at love made my homeJanuary 26, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Very pretty! Glad it made you smile! xx

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  34. mary scottJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    I just love it - the 'all neutrals' colors are wonderful.

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  35. Celestina MarieJanuary 26, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Hi Judy, oh this is so pretty and your whole vignette does brighten a gloomy day.
    You are so talented!!
    Smile xo

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  36. ANNEJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    How beautiful! I love all these pieces put together. Lovely vignette!

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