Back in April, I spied this cool ceramic Victorian boot. It reminded me of one I had seen used in a Halloween vignette online. Unfortunately, I saw that cool idea B.P. (before Pinterest) and have no idea where I saw it. *sigh* Anyhoo, this is what was sitting on the shelf at GW for $1.99:
....and here it is today:
I used Rustoleum's Universal spray paint in "hammered" gloss black. Once it dried, I added the arrangement. The black vine branches, striped fabric daisies (with bling in the center!), and green beaded twigs came from Hobby Lobby (40% off) and the glittered spiders ($2.47) and green feather accent ($1) came from Walmart. I didn't use any floral foam since the branches and flowers were wired but I did hot glue the spiders together with thread in between so I could hang them from the branches. The "buckle" is actually a Tim Holtz bookplate. I used a little double-side tape and double, double, toil and trouble, my glam witch boot appeared!
The small round picture frame was a GW find too. It was pretty rough so I gave it a coat of Rustoleum's hammered black paint also. I cut out the witch silhouette using my Cricut and the Happy Hauntings cartridge.
There are two - well, three - more thrifted finds used in my almost-complete Halloween-decorated mantel. The two vintage crystal lamps and the clock:
The lamps were $75 for the pair. I was undecided about them at first because 75 smackeroos puts quite a dent in my thrift cash ...ah, but alas, I went back and bought them. Not only do they work, they are in excellent condition. I bought them at the Family Thrift Store in Richmond. The clock was $10 from GW. It works and the pendulum is my favorite feature! I am not finished with the mantel just yet so there will be more to come.
I'm linking up!
Kathe With an E, You're Gonna Love It Tuesday #25
Cap Creations, Thrifty Love
What-About.co, Showoff Friday
What-about.co, Perpetual Parades, Favorite Thrifty Finds
Sir Thrift A lot: Thriftosaurus
The Thrifty Groove: Thrifty Things Friday
From My Porch to Yours, Treause Hunt Thursday
Have a great week!
Sooo cute! Good eye with the boot and having the vision to create such a fun piece! Love the clock too :-) Thanks for sharing this at the party this week! I featured it on my Facebook page too!
ReplyDeleteThe boot is adorable...It's perfect for Halloween. So many people are getting their groove on. I am your newest follower. Come by to visit.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute! Found you over at THT.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the witchy boot! Thanx for sharing at THT!
ReplyDeleteThe boot was absolutely perfect to become a witch's boot! I don't think I would have envisioned it. Great job! Thank you for sharing at Cap Creations. May you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThat boot turned out so awesome! What a great find and redo on it. Now I am going to have be on the look out for one this next year for next halloween! Thank you for sharing at TTF. Have a terrific day!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! So awesome for Halloween! Great find!
ReplyDeletehugs x
Crystelle