Jewelry Tray: Repurposed Cup and Saucer!!

Repurposed Coffee Cup

This cute little cup and saucer I found in a thrift store has found new life as a ring and jewelry holder! Love the polka dots! Great on anyone's vanity or dresser as a unique accent piece...

 To keep it secure, I glued the cup to the saucer using clear glue that specifies it can be used on china....

Not bad for $1!! 

TRIVETS: REPURPOSED FROM SOLID SURFACE QUARTZ

TRIVETS

REPURPOSED FROM SOLID SURFACE QUARTZ COUNTERTOP MATERIALS....

I decided to repurpose these squares of solid surface quartz.

These were discontinued color samples, which are a perfect size for trivets...

Solid surface quartz (such as Silestone) is a composite material that is heat and microbial resistant.

The backs of the squares were rough and unpolished, so I decided to paint them, giving them a textured look, with colors to match the front. I just used a standard acrylic craft paint.

This trivet was painted with a copper acrylic paint, and I used self-stick felt pads on the corners, available at any craft or big box store....

The trivet below was painted silver, with self-stick heavy duty clear rubber bumper pads for the feet. These pads are normally used on the insides of cabinet doors.

A new use for something that was probably going to be thrown away, and that will last a very long time!!

VINTAGE MEXICAN HAT PIN!

This adorable wood pin came from my mother-in-law's collection of jewelry. I acquired it when my sister-in-law was downsizing some of her things...
They said it was probably bought in Mexico sometime in the 1940's or maybe '50's, but thought my father-in-law got it when he was in the service during WWII.

VINTAGE MEXICAN HAT PIN!!

Notice how bright and vibrant the colors are!
I seriously doubt this piece was ever worn because it is in such excellent condition. The back pin clasp was broken, but I managed to secure an older pin and replace it to maintain the vintage look....
and it looks adorable on my red wool coat!!

BACK OF BROOCH WITH PIN REPLACED

I only wish I had thought to make something as cute as this, but I am glad it survived the years so someone else can enjoy it!
This is not really a crafting post, but I wanted to share my find because I was amazed by the workmanship. Whoever made this was a true crafter because this piece is very unique!