Tiered Inspiration

I was so inspired by this blog that I decided to create one for myself.  I wanted to add some height to my crop table and this was a fashionable way to do so.

I took only 1.5 hours on a Saturday and hit up a couple of thrift stores in my area.  Did you know you could haggle with them over the prices?  I didn't know if it would work but it did - and I ended up saving about $8.  This entire stand only cost me $4.

It looks crooked in this picture but it actually came out very straight with no extra effort.  I used 3 plates and 3 candle sticks to make this.  The pieces are glued together with E-6000.

The bottom candle stick started out like this - yucky and wooden.  So I painted and distressed it to match my Studio.

For the next divider I used a glass candle stick.  I love mixing these different elements - by doing so I ended up with a truly unique piece.

The top item is a very strange candle stick that when turned up-side-down, created a nice "dish" for my topper.

Have you created any tiered plates?  If so, we want to see them.  E-mail photos to info@cruiseandcrop.com

Welcome to Guest Blogger, Stayce DeWid

Hi, I’m Stayce DeWid, I’m so excited to be blogging today for Cruise and Crop.

This album is a mixed media album done with several different mediums on several different media surfaces.  I’m just beginning to get into the grungy goodness of mixed media. Not sure I’m very good at it yet but I’m trying. Lol



I do however LOVE to layer items and little pieces and trinkets etc....


Lots of glue, lots of different mediums and Tons of fun. If you get a chance you should try it.


We also have a fabulous cruise coming up with Cruise and Crop. Would love to see some of you there.  Check out all the details at:   http://www.cruiseandcrop.com/ArtAdv2013.htm 

Thanks for looking

Stayce DeWid
Www.staycedewid.com


And thank you Stayce for contributing!  Leave a comment about a class you've taken with Stayce.  We love her work!

Have you heard about Azamara Cruises?

Check out this great deal from Azamara Cruises...

AZAMARA CLUB CRUISES CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS
IN JULY WITH 12 DAYS OF SAVINGS
Travelers Booking a Christmas Voyage Early Can Enjoy Up to $1,200 Onboard Credit

MIAMI, July, 13, 2012 – Azamara Club Cruises is celebrating Christmas in July and gifting holiday travelers with 12 Days of Savings. Beginning July 16 and for 12 days, the cruise line will feature a new onboard spending credit for vacationers booking a Club Oceanview or higher stateroom on either Azamara Journey’s 14-night Vietnam and Thailand voyage or Azamara Quest’s nine-night Christmas in South America voyage.  The onboard credit offer ranges from a maximum of $1,200 to $100 decreasing by $100 each day. Holiday travelers may use this opportunity to leave the stress of the holiday season behind and experience an unforgettable Christmas onboard one of Azamara’s two intimate 694-passenger ships while enjoying its signature authentic hospitality.

Guests may choose between the Far East, where Azamara Journey will sail roundtrip December 23 from Singapore on a 14-night voyage,  and South America, where Azamara Quest will sail December 18 from Rio de Jainero, Brazil, to Buenos Aires, Argentina on a nine-night voyage .

Along the way, guests aboard Azamara Journey will be treated to five overnights in fascinating Asian destinations, including Ko Samui, Thailand. Guests will enjoy sailing the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok where they will have two days to explore the thriving city and visit the world heritage site, Angkor Wat. A late night stay in Sihanoukville also provides an opportunity to visit Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, before heading to Ho Chi Minh City where two overnights allow ample time to enjoy the city’s fantastic shopping and nightlife.                                
                  
Guests aboard Azamara Quest will leave the holiday stress behind and sail along Brazil’s Costa Verde with calls at Parati, Porto Bello and Ilhabela, known for its lush green landscape.  On Christmas morning guests will awake in Punta del Este where Uruguay’s natural beauty and penguin colonies await in addition to sophisticated restaurants, bars and shopping.

The offer is valid for new individual bookings made with full deposit by July 27, 2012, on either Azamara Journey’s Dec. 23 voyage or Azamara Quest’s Dec. 18 voyage. Offer applies to Club Oceanview or higher categories only.  

Travelers on either voyage also may enjoy additional savings on Azamara’s proprietary air-booking system ChoiceAir, with a $500 credit per guest, up to $1,000 per stateroom, when booking a Club Oceanview, Club Veranda, or Club Continent Suite category stateroom; and $1,000 per guest, up to a maximum of $2,000 per stateroom, in a Club Ocean and Club World Owner Suite.  Full details for this ChoiceAir offer re available at: AzamaraClubCruises.com/ChoiceAir.

Azamara’s 12-Days of Savings
July 16:         $1,200
July 17:                $1,100
July 18:                $1,000
July19:                $900
July 20:                $800
July 21:                $700
July 22:                $600
July 23:                $500
July 24:                $400
July 25:                $300
July 26:                $200
July 27:                $100

        Year-round, travelers can take advantage of up to 50 percent savings off brochure rates and delve into the destinations that larger ships cannot reach with half off Land Discoveries (shore excursions) purchased online. More information about these offers can be found at http://www.AzamaraClubCruises.com/promotions/2012-pricing-program.     
   
        Guests aboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest also enjoy more inclusive amenities, such as included gratuities for housekeeping, dining and bar staff; complimentary bottled water, sodas, specialty coffee, and teas, as well as complimentary red and white boutique wines to accompany lunch and dinner; complimentary self-service laundry; English Butler service for suite guests; and shuttle transportation to city centers in ports, where available.

To book - call 352-527-8473 or e-mail gpastor@cruiseone.com