25" Blue Pineapple Doiley

Vivid Blue "Pineapple" Doiley. Shown here with a red background to show the detail. Just look at the detail stitched into this treasure! Perfect gift idea. Visit our store for more information http://www.hoffmanstreasures.com/

Dragon Bar Top

Dragon Bar Top

With the almost completion of our Reck Room (The Dragon's Lair) my husband and I had to come up with a truely unique bar top. I have already shown you the bottom and cabinet, but here is the top.

The dragon was drawn out by me onto a large piece of paper, then the pattern was transfered to the wood for the mosiac. The mosiac was done with old tiles we had taking up space. I love this top.

Painted Saw

Painted Saw

Yardsale Lovers Listen up! Here is a project that's perfect for one of the little treasures you can find at a yardsale. My husband loves tools! What man doesn't? For this reason, I have 1 1/2 buildings on my property that are full of tools, all kinds of tools. Yet, when we go yardsaleing he is always ready to buy more.

One thing my husband likes to buy are old hand saws, maybe he likes the history. The problem is that we have too many saws now.

One thing you can do to turn that old saw into something new, is to paint the saw. I don't mean paint it brown, or blue, I mean paint a landscape on it, or paint an abstract painting, paint a self portrait. I opted for the landscape, mainly because I can't draw and trees are really easy to paint. Since saws are medal, you need to make sure it's not rusted and don't forget to prime the blade before you paint.

Now I love the saws as much as he does, and what a great gift!

Turquoise Necklace

Turquoise Necklace If you're looking for a great gift idea, or maybe just a new item for your collection, you can make this great necklace pretty easy. I made a necklace for a friend and had these beads left over, with just the addition of the pendant, I managed to come up with this great design. It's pretty amazing what you can do with leftovers! I hope this necklace inspires you to get out there and create!!!!

Blue Ice

BLUE ICE

When it comes to crafting and recycling, skys the limit. You have to keep your eyes open for re-usable items. I find things every where. One day my husband and I were shopping thrift stores, looking for treasures, when I stumbled on an old necklace. I fell in love with the beads and quickly bought it (I believe I spent $1.35). My mind was racing on the way home. What could I do with these wonderful beads, I wondered.

Finally, I sat down and began to create. When I was finished (many hours later) I had before me a new; one of a kind pair of earrings, bracelet, and necklace.

I call the set Blue Ice. I hope you like it.