Old Slate Make Over ~3 Piece Comic Smash!

Do you just happen to have a pile of old slate shingles just laying around? I know I do. 
I have just recently begun transforming old slate into fancy decor for my yard and home. 




I am a sucker for comic books. I have children, so not all my comics are in mint condition. I decided to put those ripped, torn and almost dead comic books to some good use. Reusing these pages feels so much better than just recycling them.

Here is the list of tools I used for this project:
~Soap & Water (for cleaning the slate).
~Exacto Knife. Adults Only Please.
~Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnish (F) Fluid Medium.
~Paintbrush or Applicator for the Liquitex. (I only had a paintbrush on hand).
~Old Comic Book.
~Screws & Washers(for hanging).

Free Crochet Pattern ~Easter Basket Purse

For a better understanding of my crochet patterns please see My special crochet abbreviations.


I used:
9 MM hook
Bernat Baby Blanket Yarn (super bulky)

Gauge:
7sc = 4 inches
7 rounds = 4 inches

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Flower Washcloth Crochet Soap Purse

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Sweet Cherries Washcloth Purse

Crochet Flower Rug by Niftynnifer

My most recently finished Rug.

I picked up some of that amazing disconinued ''Nylotex'' from a local Second had shop(and a 9MM hook), and came up with this. You could always use rags too! Do you know how to start your rag rug? It is accually a pretty easy project and like this piece, can be one of a kind! 

Home Made Hanging Yellow Jacket Trap

Free Crochet Fancy Scrubby by Niftynnifer

To better understand my crochet patterns please see My Special Abbreviations.

Using a 4.5 MM hook, some worsted weight yarn from my stash and Plastic Kitchen Scrubbers. (I bought mine at Dollarama)

Flower Crochet Scubby Free Pattern by Niftynnifer

To better understand my crochet patterns please see My Special Crochet Abbreviations

Using a 4.5 MM hook, some worsted weight yarn from my stash and Plastic Kitchen Scrubbers. (I bought mine at Dollarama)

Painted Rock Paper Weight Home Decor Kids Craft

Painted Rock Paper Weight Home Decor Kids Craft

A Great Gift Idea for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Whatever Day.....Or Just for fun!
Dress your Rock up to be whatever you have imagined!