Hi! I thought I’d share what I’ve been working on this past week. I got some fun new stuff as well. There’s less than a month until the October craft fair, so I have been trying to get my ideas started and going.
My go-to art for craft fairs is paper mache trinket boxes. I love making them!! I have a sort of rhythm for putting them together. First, I paint them. Then, add decoupage paper. Then, add the jewelry.
Right now I’m in the painting stage:
Also for craft fairs, I makeover pieces I buy. When I bought these acorns, they were natural wood colored. I painted them and will add scrapbook paper, then jewels.
I found a shop on Etsy that sells various styles of 6×6 squares of scrapbook paper very reasonably priced (like $3-$7 each for like 12-20 squares) so I ordered several types.
I LOVE the variety! Lots of different ones without the commitment of only one 12×12 pad like I was looking at at the craft store.
For this craft fair, I’m also trying a ‘new’ old idea. Stencils!! I haven’t used stencils for years. I found an Etsy shop that makes stencils, so I bought some. I love them!
So far, I’ve only used the small flowers, but I can’t wait to try the heart and sunflower, too!
am adding flowers from the stencil
I’m also making over several used pieces I got in the last few months. Remember those sepia colored plates? They’re getting a paint update. And, the spice cabinet with doors and glass jars? The wood was so dark. I’m painting it white and will use scrapbook paper to ‘feminine’ it up.
Last week in the local online auction, I got a vintage jewelry box with a key. It was looking pretty dated, so I’m painting it before I decoupage it and add vintage jewelry to it.
Lots of projects going at once, ha ha.
Thanks for reading! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Jessica
Jeweled Again By Jessica 
36 responses to “Craft Show Projects”
Wow Jessica, you have been very busy. I LOVE the trinket boxes! And the chair is fabulous ❤️
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Hi!! Thank you SO much!!! The trinket boxes are my favorite!! I’ll glue jewelry on them and words. Thank you. I think that little chair is sweet. It was black when I bought it. ❤️ How are you doing?
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No way the chair was black!! That’s some transformation. I’m good thank you, I was hoping you were ok as you haven’t posted in a few days
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You’re very sweet. I’ve been having a tough week- missing my momma as always, but crying a lot. Just didn’t write much during those days. Thank you for noticing I hadn’t posted. 💗
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Oh Jessica, so sorry you are having a tough time. Crying is good for the soul. Mind yourself x
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You are a sweetheart, thank you. Trying to offer grace to myself, during this missing her stuff.
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Wow you have so many amazing projects! Can’t wait for you to showcase them all at the craft fair! 💖
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Hi!! I need to email you back- I’m running behind. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you. I’m painting today. I saw the cutest thing to make for your piece. When I told my husband what I’m going to make you, he thought it was really cool!!!
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Aww that is so sweet! Thank you!! 💖
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You’re welcome. I have that craft show tomorrow, then two days home! I’ll try to email you!
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You certainly have been busy! Looking forward to seeing your completed projects for the craft fair!
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Hi. Hope you are doing well. Sorry for the late reply. When I tried to reply earlier, it wouldn’t let me type any N’s. It does that sometimes, I don’t know why. N’s are working now. Ha. Thank you. I did more painting this morning. My favorite part is the jewelry, but it takes a bit to get things ready for the jewelry part. Thank you. It will be fun to share what I’m going to take.
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Hi Jessica. I knew you were busy so I really wasn’t expecting a reply. I’m doing well thank you. Happy your N’s are working now. It’ll also be fun for us to see what you’ve made. Have a great evening!
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Silly N’s, ha ha. It’s surprising how many words N’s are in. When I tried to reply earlier, I tried to choose N-less words, but gave up. Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful evening.
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Those stencils look great!
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Hi. Thank you. They are really pretty. Reasonable, too. 3 for $7.99 with free shipping. Thought it was worth a try. Hope you are doing well.
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Wonderful new ideas Jessica! I really love that heart stencil, can’t wait to see more.
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Hi. I hope you are doing great. Thank you. I am excited to be able to create something with that heart. My whole house may have that heart all over it, haha.
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Your productivity and creativity inspires me, Jessica! Wishing you a fun and profitable craft fair experience. ✨
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Hi, your comments are genuinely kind. Thank you. Love the idea that something that I do might be inspiring. That’s pretty awesome. Thank you. I hope it will be a fun show. It’s at a new place this year. Last year it was at the fair grounds. This year it’s inside. Hopefully there is a good turnout. I appreciate your kind words!
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You are most welcome. I feel the same about your comments and I enjoy your positive and sparkling quote and angel every day. Thank you! With your positive attitude I am sure you will have fun, no matter what! 💖
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That’s very considerate. Thank you.
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You have lots of great ideas! I really like the sunflower stencil, too! Good luck with the craft fair!
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Hi! Thank you for saying that about the ideas. It’ll be interesting to see what people like. Thank you, I think it will be fun. It’s not very long, only 9 am- 1 pm.
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Can’t wait to see the finished products.
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Hi! Thank you. I’ve love to send you a couple gifts for your mom and sister. Small stuff. 💗🌻
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Really?! How nice of you! OK. 🙂 I sent you a letter yesterday. It will probably arrive next week.
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Wahoo! On the gifts! And, wahoo on the letter!!! Thank you so much. I’m making a small-ish gift for another blogger- we’re doing a gift swap. I can put something together for your mom and sister, too! 🌻❤️
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Great choices for the scrapbook paper and I love the heart stencil. I have never seen such a pretty heart shape. Can’t wait to see how you use it. Thanks!
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Hi!!! Aren’t those cool? I can get you links if you’d like to look at the shops. Very affordable and unique designs. Thank you. I think after I feminine up that spice cabinet and paint the back white, I’m going to use that heart stencil on the back in colors that match the scrapbook paper. 🙂
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You have been blessed with a wonderful talent! Thanks for sharing.
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Wow! That’s incredibly kind!! Thank you so much!!
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My pleasure. You have an incredible talent.
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That’s so nice. Thank you.
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These are great new ideas!!!! Love it!
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Good morning! Thank you so much. I just thought of something- I bet we could use stencils on fabric with fabric paint, too! ❤️🌻
The trinket boxes are going to be SO awesome!! I had a sign made for them at the last craft fair. I can’t wait to set the table up! After, I finish them, hahaha.
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