November 16, 2010

Aged Mercury Glass Tutorial @ BCB & Wednesday Parties

 

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Alex has come up with an amazingly easy way to mimic the look of vintage mercury glass on silver Christmas ornaments.  I have tried several different methods in the past, but not one turned out as great as hers. 

Check it out at Blue Creek Basement

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It’s time for White Wednesday at Faded Charm

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Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer

 

Courtyard Whites
 
 

Old architectural piece propped against the house

Rhonda

16 comments:

  1. Very pretty whites...I love the little iron fence or gate. Thanks for the link on the ornaments.

    Hope you are having a terrific week, Rhonda! :-)

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. Thanks for sharing about the ornament! Cannot wait to try it!

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  3. Yay, I'm on your blog! I have a long way to go to be in the likes of Blue Creek Home! I am lucky to have such a lovely and talented Mom to inspire me and encourage creativity. Hugs & Kisses, from your Blogging Buddy :o)

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  4. Heading over there to check it out!

    Jeanine

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  5. Rhonda, these outdoor piece are so fine. I wish they were in my garden.
    ~ Sarah

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  6. Oh Rhonda, These pieces are wonderful, I think they would be lovely inside or outside, their gorgeous!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  7. Your photos are really gorgeous. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.

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  8. What great garden elements. They make me nostalgic for my own garden again. Thanks for sharing! Have a great week.

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  9. BEAUITFUL whites! i LOVE the architectural piece propped up against the house! i've always enjoyed that forever growing plant that grows along the sides of houses!

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  10. Your photos are beautiful! I love, love, love the gate/fence piece! Stunning! Thanks for sharing the ornament link. You have a wonderful blog. Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
    ~Holly

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  11. Oh! I can't wait to try this out! Amazed by the creative brilliance shared! I love that architectural piece - it is beautiful!
    Hope you have a terrific day,
    Kathy

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  12. I'm going to give the mercury glass look treatment a try - thanks for the instructions!

    Can't tell you how many times I've had to marathon shop 5 minutes before closing and there's great stuff everywhere! I cringe just thinking about the things I have left behind.

    Enjoy this day -
    Marsha

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  13. Love the iron fence piece. Hope you are having a good day.

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  14. Thanks for the instructions. It will be fun to try. Your garden pieces are beautiful. I am having a giveaway and hope you will stop by. Blessings, Debbie (and yes I am willing to send it overseas if you are the winner and do not live in the USA.)

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  15. Love those courtyard whites!! That fence cap? is amazing!
    Bella

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  16. Hi Rhona
    Love the architectural pieces especially the finial...
    I will have to try the mercury glass, brilliant, thanks for the tutorial
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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