Glitter and Glitz Golden Mermaid

Finished Product Now Available - Her tail is adorned with glistening pieces of German Glass Glitter in vibrant sparkles of Teal Green.

Step One: Painted with shiny metallic gold  

Step Two: Painted her tail with splash teal

Step Three: topped her tail off with German Glitter Glass to give her some extra added glam 

She can be found in Shop Section: Beach / Nautical / Summer

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Search when you enter the shop by entering Mermaid Glitter

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Expanding Inventory at Tamaras Treasure Trove

I have been hard at work the last couple of weeks to bring a variety of new item styles in my Etsy Shop. My inventory has grown in the last few months to include 550 different home decor styles with many items having multiple quantities.

Click on this link to take you to Tamaras Treasure Trove to check out the items I offer for the shabby style enthusiasts, fans of all things cottage chic with a sprinkling of bohemian. My Etsy storefront is a place you can find the perfect gift for friends, family or a treat for yourself.

Garden and Home Bird Hooks on Etsy

Looking for something to put a little spring in your home and or garden? Look no more...check out these cute little hooks added to the growing inventory at Tamaras Treasure Trove on Etsy

Tamaras Treasure Trove on Handmade Hunt

I periodically do a internet search for Tamaras Treasure Trove and while I find various sites either myself or some of my store items are mentioned I was pleased to run across this synopsis of my Etsy Shop. This was listed on Handmade Hunt and it summed up my progress in a nice tidy bow.

Handmade Hunt's Article or check out my Etsy Store at Tamaras Treasure Trove on Etsy

Pot of Gold

Love the brilliance of the color gold?

Adorn your home and/or office with the striking color of gold with painted items from Tamaras Treasure Trove . When you enter my shop just search the color gold and it will bring up all the items to choose from on one screen.

In addition to metallic gold I recently added a line of items in a elegant shade of gold called “rose gold”.

Knobs and Pulls for Easy Decor Update

Knobs serve a function as a handle or something to grab onto when opening drawers and cabinets. They do not always have to be classic brass,silver or bronze.

You can find decorative fun and colorful  knobs in stock and ready to ship in the Knob Shop Section

Knobs can be used in other craft/decorating projects that can add color and a unique twist on functional home decor.

• Attach to the lid of a mason jar to give the age old classic a modern update
• Attach to a board (as many as you like) to create a coat, purse, key, leash, etc. hook(s)
• Add to the bottom of a box or drawer to serve as stylish feet
• Glue atop a covered butter dish
• Tried and true drawer fronts of furniture
• Jazz up kitchen, bathroom, laundry room cabinet

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First Signs of Spring

Spring is well ahead of schedule here in the south and can’t be far behind in the rest of the US of A. Sprouting flowers and air conditioners running in the month of February leads folks to get out in their yards and begin the fun chore of making the great outdoors beautiful again.

Still a little early to put cheerful flowers and foliage out because we all know old man winter might make a brief appearance before all is said and done. If you want to put some color in your yard, front porch or garden area consider cast iron products that will not be ruined if we have another cold snap.

Signs, porch / garden stakes and hooks (just to name a few) all finished in the bright colorful hues of spring. Makes for a great addition to your outdoor decorating fun.

All items are sealed with several layers of an outdoor sealer to keep them looking fresh all year long no matter what the weather brings.

Check out the full spring line by going to Tamaras Treasure Trove on Etsy

Shabby Chic Fleur de lis Home Decor

I carry an extensive line of Fleur de lis home decor items in my shop on Etsy, by far the most popular are distressed to create the shabby chic effect.

The English translation of "fleur-de-lis" (sometimes spelled "fleur-de-lys") is "flower of the lily." This symbol, depicting a stylized lily or lotus flower, has many meanings. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that sense it is said to signify perfection, light, and life.

Shabby chic is a form of interior design where furniture and furnishings are either chosen for their appearance of age and signs of wear and tear or where new items are distressed to achieve the appearance of an antique.

I have quite a few loyal customers from Louisiana: the land of Louis, king of France; whose symbol was the Lily flower. New Orleans logically adopted the symbol, which it's local team logically integrated as it's logo. The fleur-de-lis is simply a French symbol used commonly in new orleans to represent new orleans, as well as our french culture.

Fleur de lis Shop Section

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DIY Tile Drink Coasters

I make these fun little coasters to sell and for my personal use.

Through  trial and error I have found the best tiles to use for these types of projects are the tumbled marble stone. The slick ones tend to have the image slide or pull up after prolonged use regardless of how many protective coats I applied. The tumbled marble stone has a slight roughness to it that gives your image a surface to adhere to.

My image preference is cocktail napkins. You will need to gently pull the tissue backing off the napkins to make the image thinner (do this slowly to prevent tearing). You are now ready to cut in 4x4 squares and begin the process of:

• Apply 1 coat of Mod Podge to front of tile (sponge brush is what works best for me)
• Place tissue/wrapping paper on the wet Mod Podge, must dry thoroughly or you risk tearing of the paper.
• Apply 2 coats of Mod Podge on top of the glued tissue/wrapping paper (keep your brush strokes going in the same direction to keep the streaking down)
• Apply 3 coats of Polyacrylic for waterproofing (allow 6-8 hrs dry time between coats).
• Stick felt pads to the bottom of each coaster. ...
• Let them sit for 3 days before using for proper sealing time otherwise they may be slightly tacky.

You can use wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, photos printed on matte paper, book pages, sheet music or pretty much any other paper product.

Coaster Category @ TamarasTreasureTrove on Etsy

Who Let The Dogs Out Cast Iron Home Decor

Decorative heavy duty cast iron dog hooks can showcase your love for your favorite four legged family member. My Etsy storefront has a nice variety of pet themed home decor that range from hooks, Beware of Dog Signs and door stops


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Decorative Cast Iron Shabby Chic Brackets

Brackets have many uses other than the standard use of holding up a shelf to display our books and treasures. Thanks to the website Pinterest you can search, find and pin all your ideas in one handy place.  

I carry different styles of cast iron decorative brackets at Tamaras Treasure Trove on Etsy . They are painted and distressed in sets of the popular shabby chic styles so they are ready to go when they arrive at your home. I have added pairs in the natural cast iron (unpainted) if you want to “do it yourself” or if you prefer the rustic look that unpainted cast iron provides.

Bracket/Brace Idea Usage

• Create a stylish shelf (add a natural or painted board and attach to the wall)
• Bookends  (add L shaped wood to bottom/side for stability)
• Shutter Shelf  (bracket in the L fold of the shutter)
• Window decoration (attach in the corners of your window)
• Entryway decoration (attach in the corners of the hallway openings in your home)
• Door Decor (attach in the frame of your doorway)
• Add crates much like you would a shelf for more storage room

I have added a collage of pictures downloaded from Pinterest to get the creative juices flowing with just a few of the ideas pictured here.

These brackets add a more stylish way to add flair to your home/office/craft room decor. Cast iron adds durability to any project as they are heavy duty and more substantial than common home improvement braces.

The possibilities are endless so start planning your next project today.

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Trivets for Stylish Decor and a Unique Gift Idea

Trivets are a fun and easy way to decorate your kitchen, dining room table, countertops and I have had customers send me photos of where they hung them on the wall for a unique home decor decoration.

You can find a growing inventory of colorful, stylish and whimsical cast iron trivets at:

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Barn & Gate Door Hardware In Stock

Looking for a special finishing touch to that project you have been working on? 

Check out these barn / gate door handles or cabinet hardware now available in my Etsy Shop.

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