Monday 22 October 2012

A spot of upcycling and a ghoulish little make

Our downstairs loo has been without a curtain since we moved in here eleven years ago. This state of affairs has officially gone on long enough. Don't get the wrong idea, it is obscured glass, there was no danger of frightening the neighbours but I was tired of it looking bare.
Behold! My lovely new window dressing, made from a vintage pillowcase (purchased from the excellent Rag Rescue) and a length of curtain wire. Honestly, it took me about 20 minutes, I don't know why I waited so long.

So, anyway, I was trawling around on Pinterest, (I know, I really, really shouldn't, but at least I was looking on the crafty boards not the geeky ones for a change), and I found something  certain young ladies would adore. Here is my version as modelled by Naomi.
A blood drip necklace.
Yes, you too can look as if you have had your throat cut, or had a little alone time with your vampire of choice.

Here are a few candidates. Mr Ian Somerhalder, Mr Alexander Skarsgaard and Mr Aiden Turner.
You're welcome.



17 comments:

  1. Fiona22 October 2012 at 13:18

    Aiden Turner everytime :) and thank you for not mentioning twilight!!! Love the new bathroom curtain :)

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  2. Kaisievic22 October 2012 at 13:28

    Very nice - curtain and Vampires - lol!

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  3. Ranae22 October 2012 at 13:31

    Pretty curtains, good idea with the pillow cases
    I'll take #3 thank you, lol

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  4. cucki22 October 2012 at 14:02

    Aww very lovely curtain and cute vampires ;)

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  5. Mylene22 October 2012 at 14:12

    Well done on the curtain, lovely and sure cute vampires!

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  6. Nicola22 October 2012 at 15:56

    Have you heard the rumour that Robert Pattison and Kristen Stewart have bought a house in Mullion? Apparently thet enjoyed a holiday on the Lizard this summer.

    Love the curtain.

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  7. Lisa V22 October 2012 at 16:47

    Love the idea of the necklace, I love vampires even more, and I'll take Ian Somerhalder anytime, hehe.

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  8. Gillie22 October 2012 at 17:49

    Eleven years is probably long enough, lol! Very stylish. The Rag Rescue site needs another look, goodbye!

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  9. Clare-Aimetu22 October 2012 at 22:54

    Gret curtains and a very effective necklace

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  10. Julie23 October 2012 at 04:05

    11 years... i can beat that, i waited 24 years for my new bathroom suite, it was promised when we moved into the house and a reason i said yes to coming here LOL

    Great necklace, it looks stunning.

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  11. Sally23 October 2012 at 05:46

    You are so clever Christine. Love the necklace and the window dressing is beautiful.

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  12. Jo who can't think of a clever nickname23 October 2012 at 08:20

    Great necklace, I have some tw****ht plasters (band aid!), my bro bought me for a joke. Apparently you stick them on your neck so it looks like you're covering a bite mark up!
    ps Keifer Sutherland anyone? Showing my age there.

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  13. rosey17523 October 2012 at 19:46

    Great upcycling! I like to find those old, super soft sheets at thrift stores and make all kinds of curtains out of them if they're not useable as a sheet! :D

    Pinterest is so dangerous, hahaha.

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  14. Barb24 October 2012 at 06:15

    Love the curtain Christine, Hmmm not sure about vampires (must be an age thing) but yes Keiffer Sutherland as Jack does it for me.

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  15. Carol24 October 2012 at 17:41

    Oh, I adore your new curtain, Christine--you've given me an idea for some lovely linens that I inherited from my grandmother :)

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  16. Linda28 October 2012 at 04:19

    What a clever idea for the curtain; it looks charming.
    I am certain that either one of your daughters would be pleased with the necklace. What a combination with the Bat Fascinator.

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  17. Dani - tkdchick28 October 2012 at 16:14

    As clever as always Christine!

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