Project progress

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I thought you'd like to see the progress I've made on a couple of recent projects:
You may recall the holder I fashioned a while back from old architectural trim and fencing; here it is, with a few tags hanging from it; I decided to add the wreath I made at Birdsong III in the center.  I really like the look of the two projects together!
Here's that trunk I bought a few weeks ago, chalk painted.  It's a work in progress, but I am liking it so far!
If you get chance, please visit the Tag Tuesday blog; I'm playing along with many other contributors with a different theme each week. This past week:
 The Roaring Twenties
I must admit I'm having a bit of difficulty being inspired by the most recent tag themes; but, that might just be because I'm not doing as much creating these days so it takes me a while to find my muse.  Especially with this week's theme: Fish.  Fish?  I'm sure I'll be blown away with what everyone else comes up with, though.  I always am!

Comments

Kathy said…
I'm glad you are finding some time to create!
I like the texture on the trunk a lot and I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.
Do you have to actually use a picture of a fish? My brain did the word association thing... fish made me picture someone casting a fly rod... made me think of Ernest Hemingway...
July 23, 2013 at 7:05 AM
JoJo said…
I love those tags!!!!! And the trunk too. Can't wait to see it's progress.
July 23, 2013 at 7:15 AM
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said…
You found a perfect way to show off all your pretty tags. Love the trunk and all the detail, it will be gorgeous when you finish with it.
July 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM
Createology said…
Love your display you created. Fish?...LAKE! Fish?...Cooking! I think this is why they call them challenges as we have to stretch. I am waaaaay toooooo literal. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts.
July 23, 2013 at 1:46 PM
Unknown said…
I will say it again, I really love that tag holder wreath...It is a beauty.
July 23, 2013 at 8:59 PM
Kelli Davidson said…
I just love the use of the garden fence as you did - I can't wait to find some and do the same!
July 24, 2013 at 6:02 AM
Curtains in My Tree said…
I think when I can retire I will create something every day

I probably shouldn't wait ??

your tags will be a cute as anyone else's
July 24, 2013 at 7:37 AM
The Junque Seeker said…
That trunk is amazing! Is the floral part made of stamped leather? Love your display and the new tag, too!
July 24, 2013 at 11:28 PM
Tammy said…
I love what you did with your wreath from Birdsong! It looks so pretty on the fencing. Mine is still *ahem* in progress! :)
And the chalk paint case is gorgeous!
August 5, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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