Vintage Match Stick Holder~

~Welcome March~

As our days grow closer to springtime,

I am inspired to decorate.

Okay,

I am always inspired to decorate.

But spring is that time of year to freshen up,

change treasures around

and lighten up.

I know many of you are still deep in cold and snow

but I am sure spring fever is grabbing you as well.

My dear friend Ann, from Ann's Finds

gave me this vintage match stick holder some time ago.

I  had no idea how I wanted to create with it,

till the other day,

 when I decided to make it a home for a sweet little chickadee.

Starting with a background change of light ivory white,

the little transformation began.

Like usual, I forgot a before pic,

but you know the old stained brown wood and how that looks.

Next, I added a french graphic from

The Graphics Fairy

to the front.

Hand Painted a few roses top, sides and back.

Accented with shades of grey checks throughout and a bit of distress.

To the graphic, I topped it with a coat of Triple Thick which I have shared here many times.

And, to the rest of the holder I gave it a coat of satin finish varnish.

Of course it's not finished yet.

A bit of Spanish moss,

an over sized nest filled with light aqua and glittered eggs added to the front,

and topped with a sweet chickadee wearing a checked ribbon.

Ready to sit on a table or hang on the wall.

But for now,

 it has found a spot in my etsy shoppe HERE.

Have a wonderful first day of March.

 Celestina Marie

Many thanks for the birthday greetings and comments.
You are all so thoughtful!