Altered Spoons ...

I actually had to dust my blog off so that I could make a post tonight!?   It has been awhile since I have added anything to my blog, but here is a project I recently did.  

One of my online groups had an Altered Spoon swap.   We each had to alter 2 spoons any way we wanted. 

Using a vintage spoon, I added wire and beads up the handle.   I added a silver "dream" tag and glass leaf among the beads.   In the cup of the spoon, I added moss and a half of a wooden egg that I painted to look like a birds egg.  I also used Sharpie markers to add just a little color to the floral design at the end of the spoons handle.  I made a wire loop on the back so the spoon can be hung. 

 

The second vintage spoon that I altered had a "sea" theme.  I used copper wire at the top of the handles and wired on beads and small shells.   At the lower end of the handle, I wired on beads using silver wire.  I hung a wired and beaded chandelier crystal in front of the spoons cup.   The cup is filled with sea colored micro beads, small sea blue beads, and another shell.    

I have altered a lot of items, but never any spoons.   This was a lot of fun to do.   If you have some old spoons laying around... alter them.

 

Comments

[~*~ Patty]

Your spoons are fantastic, both are so unique and original! I adore altered cutlery! I found you from visiting Jeri's blog!

[Keri]

Really cool spoons, Kris! THis is new to me!
Keri

[Barbara]

WOW! What a cool swap!!! I love the way you incorporated so many neat things in each spoon...I especially love the first one with the little egg.

[Candy]

Kris, I love your altered spoons!!!! What a fun swap that must have been!
Candy

[Sue McGettigan]

Kris these are just FABULOUS!! Love every little detail, wow!

[Lisa Renea]

WOW! Kris, I swear you CAN DO ANYTHING! As always your art rocks. These are jaw droppers! Love the entire idea and your take on the altering!