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Friday, May 20, 2016

An Old Butter Dish ~ Part 2 ..

Hello my dear friends,

 unfortunately I was so busy these last few days that I couldn't, as I had promised, share my old butter dish in all it's 'new life and glory' but I am going to do so right now.

I gave this unwanted piece a new purpose and did so by adding something to it. I like the 'less is more' look these days more often and so I went with that thought for this creation. My favorite bits and pieces like drop cloth and seam binding in matching colors and a few  pieces of vintage sparkle were again my choice. In my eyes, they were perfect but I will let you be the judge of that in a moment.

Of course I had to turn it into something I just love making. Something that is just 'my thing' and you all know what that is, don't you?! I hope you are not going to be dissapointed with the new life I have given the old butter dish. From holding butter, it's new purpose is to hold bits and pieces of  haberdashery ... it is now a little metal sewing caddy and keep. It is a very subtle but pretty little piece now and I just love it.

I named it ...

' Hide ~ Away'.

And here it is ... I hope you like it!
  










I didn't know how lovely two layers of gathered seam binding could look and just give something the final touch it needed.


I hope you have enjoyed my newest creation today. I am busy working on a few more ideas right now and I am hoping to share somethng with you soon again. So do stop by from time to time and visit me here at Todolwen again.

I hope you are well my dear friends and life is treating you kind.

Have a peaceful and creative day.

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21 comments:

  1. Vicki JoMay 20, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    That is incredibly beautiful! Love that little surprise of the ruffled pincushion in the lid! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. gracieMay 20, 2016 at 11:03 AM

    Oh goodness me...it is fantastic. You are so creative. Your idea inspire us all to create more.

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  3. Sugar Lump StudiosMay 20, 2016 at 12:59 PM

    Oh wow is this brilliant! what a gorgeous dish and transformation of it you have done! <3

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  4. Judys Lace CreationsMay 20, 2016 at 5:54 PM

    What a lovely sewing accessory you have made.Who wouldn't love this beside their sewing machine!

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  5. Magpie's MumblingsMay 20, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    I was pretty sure there would be a pincushion involved in your new creation, and should have known it would be gorgeous. I LOVE the double layer of seam binding around the edge - so feminine and pretty.

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  6. AnneMay 20, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    I was totally surprised to see the pincushion in the top of the butter dish. Double the usable space. Very creative!

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  7. shirley flavellMay 20, 2016 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful.A very special sewing accessory. Totally love it and all your products.

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  8. Pam LMay 21, 2016 at 12:34 AM

    Not disappointed at all. This is such a clever use of the butter dish - very inspiring. Love the beauty this adds so a sewing table

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  9. LénouMay 21, 2016 at 4:51 AM

    MAGNIFIQUE ! quel raffinement et quel originalité ! j'adore !
    j'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites il y a tant de poésies dans vos créations,
    MERCI à vous de nous faire partager votre univers !

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  10. Gr8danemomMay 21, 2016 at 8:30 AM

    Oh my! Absolutely creative and beautiful. I can't wait to try something like this for my craft room.

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  11. Sue KosecMay 21, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    I knew you wouldn't disappoint me. This is soooooo elegant and beautiful. You got it right: Less IS More!

    Hugs
    SuZeQ

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  12. NancyMay 21, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    That is wonderful. I love the pincushion in the lid. Nancy P.

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  13. Andy Lloyd WilliamsMay 21, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    What a brilliant little piece. I thought the pincushion would be in the actual dish, but no, you went one better and hid it in the lid. Really delightful and an inspiration.
    What is the fire situation at the moment - the story has gone from our news bulletin? We continue to think of you all. Andy LW . UK

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  14. ohiofarmgirlMay 21, 2016 at 9:31 AM

    I think it is so pretty but it kinda makes me sad that it lost it's real purpose....I love silver anything! Dianntha

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  15. primdollieMay 21, 2016 at 2:01 PM

    I lobe this its truly amazing as always you never disappoint with your stunning pieces! Is this available?? Can you let me know how much!!?? thnx so much for sharing!

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  16. InesMay 22, 2016 at 3:12 AM

    Oh wow Karen! Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo great!

    Hugs Ines♥

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  17. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresMay 22, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    A special "Little Treasure". Lovely idea and such great photos. Enjoy a lovely day.

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  18. mardaMay 24, 2016 at 1:14 AM

    Perfection, again.

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  19. debbie eavesDecember 31, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    This is so beautiful. OMG

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  20. UrsulasdesignsAugust 2, 2020 at 7:55 PM

    A beautiful idea ! I have a small silver dish just perfect for this idea . Thanks for the inspiration! Ursula

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  21. UrsulasdesignsAugust 2, 2020 at 7:57 PM

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