Hello and welcome to SMWcrafts! I’m embarking on a discovery journey of upcycling, repurposing, and bringing new life into household objects that are tired and worn out. And I will post them for sale as I go.
Initially, I planned on making a “Skansen Bench” myself. It is inspired by a Swedish antique, but my take on it is going to be painted with rosemaling decorations. Rosemaling is a Scandinavian form of folk art. However, when I decided to do this, it was February in Michigan. Which means: cold and snowy. Not the best time to learn how to use woodworking machinery outside in a covered, yet unheated, environment. So I moved onto smaller things I could do inside.
But before I got there, I love the idea of refinishing furniture with paint and stenciling. That is in my plans for the future. But first, I need a place for them to live while in progress. So, nice weather and a cleaned out corner of the garage.
On to my next idea. Repurposing vintage jewelry. If they can sell as is – awesome! But what about the ones that don’t? They need a new life and purpose. I have a bag of vintage jewelry and beads. Let’s add buttons to the mix as well. I’ll share the products I have done so far in a future post.
We have endured this pandemic for a year now. And while I acknowledge it, I don’t want it to be at the forefront of my mind. This endeavor is part of making the best use of my time while safely staying at home.
Thank you for reading this introduction post. I hope you have a wonderful day and come back again soon!