My Lake Superior Rock Collection

by Becky Blue

It all started last summer,when I began making a Christmas gift. a large, heavy, sturdy framed mirror that was just screaming for an upgrade. My husband and I vacation a lot in the U.P. of MI. where my heart long's to be 24/7. We are so in love with this region and hope to retire there someday. We suffer from "pretty rock syndrome" as the miles of beaches and the beauty of the North woods takes our breath away. and so we walk the shoreline for hours looking for precious Agates,and collect some pretty rocks along the way. Last summer,the idea began to form,and while on vacation,we filled a 5 gallon bucket with our pretty rocks,and brought them home.I hand picked and fitted each and every rock lovingly and carefully,hot gluing them to the wooden frames of these mirrors. I coated them with a high gloss shine that makes them appear as though they were just picked up from the wave washed shore. I gave the mirrors as gifts,and I am still getting comments from different ones who spot them. On the advice of my Pastor, and long time friend of my family,I began to rescue old items from garage sales, Good Will stores, resale shops, etc. and fixing them, and giving them Lake Superior face lifts. I began collecting pallet wood, making boxes and adding rocks. I have made bird feeders with the rescue wood and added the rocks. My new idea/dream... is to create an entire bedroom set; furniture, wall decor,lamps... the ideas are endless. So here is my collection, I hope you enjoy. I can be contacted via e-mail, at superiorbluedesigns@aol.com. On FB, I have a simple project page you can visit: Blue's Moves, where i post all my projects,some ideas and comments. come on over and say hello. To order by phone call 248-807-0173. please leave a VM as I am not always available to answer right away. Thankyou for your interest in my adventures,and by all means... take some time yourself today, to be creative.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, my hubby and I on the shores of L S The rocks on this frame are some of our favorites we collected along the way

my hubby and I on the shores of L.S. The rocks on this frame are some of our favorites we collected along the way.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, This is one of the mirrors that started it all One lives in my parents house in West Branch MI the other resides in a rental cabin in the Smokey s Pigeon Forge TN

This is one of the mirrors that started it all. One lives in my parents house in West Branch MI. the other resides in a rental cabin in the Smokey's, Pigeon Forge TN.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, This is how I display our Agate collection Soaking in mineral oil on our living room coffee table During the long cold winters the sunshine gleams through the front window and lights up these beauties

This is how I display our Agate collection.Soaking in mineral oil,on our living room coffee table.During the long cold winters,the sunshine gleams through the front window and lights up these beauties.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, This is a rescue project an old tile display was given new life as a mirror full measurement is roughly 22 X 18 and is roughly 2 thick with rocks mirror is 8 X 11 1 2 and weighs approx 16lb s available for purchase

This is a "rescue" project. an old tile display was given new life as a mirror. full measurement is roughly 22" X 18" and is roughly 2" thick with rocks. mirror is 8" X 11,1/2" and weighs approx. 16lb's. available for purchase.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Pharmaceutical Apothecary print and stamp is matted and framed out in one of my L S Rock frames measures 15 X 12 and is available for purchase

Pharmaceutical/Apothecary print and stamp is matted and framed out in one of my L.S. Rock frames. measures 15" X 12" and is available for purchase.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Another rescue project this plain ceramic lamp was given a coat of L S Rocks and gloss then the shade which was slightly dmgd on inside was given face lift with L S sand Depicting dunes and cliffs it is 14 X10 X7 sold

Another rescue project,this plain ceramic lamp,was given a coat of L.S. Rocks and gloss,then the shade which was slightly dmgd.on inside,was given face lift with L.S. sand.Depicting dunes and cliffs. it is 14"X10"X7". **sold**

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Adorable clear glass candle pillar holder 5 in diam will hold pillar or candle holder 3 or smaller given as gift

Adorable clear glass candle/pillar holder. 5" in diam. will hold pillar or candle holder 3" or smaller. given as gift

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, 3x3 photo shadow box like photo frame white box base with row of red rocks around edge measures 6 1 2 X 6 1 2 X 2 available at TheHollyTree Holly MI 248 634 9805

3x3 photo "shadow box" like, photo frame. white box base with row of red rocks around edge. measures 6,1/2 X 6,1/2 X 2. available at TheHollyTree,Holly MI 248-634-9805.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, 5x7 photo frame black base single row rock scattered pattern available for sale

5x7 photo frame,black base single row rock scattered pattern. available for sale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, 5x7 photo frame wide black base single row rocks available for sale

5x7 photo frame wide black base,single row rocks. available for sale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Reddish wood based 4x6 photo frame single row of rock example only Donated for raffle

Reddish wood based,4x6 photo frame, single row of rock. example only.Donated for raffle

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, this is an example of a 5x7 photo frame made as a wedding gift orders accepted and welcome

this is an example of a 5x7 photo frame,made as a wedding gift. orders accepted and welcome.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, 5x7 photo frame with heavy row of rock hang up only or could be used in photo prop rack available for sale

5x7 photo frame with heavy row of rock. hang up only or could be used in photo prop rack. available for sale

8x10 photo frame SOLD for $25. Orders accepted and welcomed.

Robins Little House of Rock birdfeeder. SOLD for $65.

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Business card holders available by order only prices vary according to quantity ordered

Business card holders. available by order only, prices vary according to quantity ordered.

Bird nesting house SOLD as a 2 for 1 deal for $50

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, part two of 2 for 1 deal bird feeder in same shape as nesting house SOLD for 50

part two of 2 for 1 deal, bird feeder in same shape as nesting house, SOLD for $50

Sm. Box that Rock's,no lid 7x6x4,1/2 available for sale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Long planter window table centerpiece Box that Rocks Very rustic rough looking but solid roughly 33x11x4 available for sale

Long planter/window/table centerpiece Box that Rocks. Very rustic, rough looking but solid! roughly 33x11x4. available for sale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Medium Box that Rocks no lid roughly 8x10x5 solid weighs approx 6 5 lbs 2 available for sale

Medium Box that Rocks,no lid,roughly 8x10x5. solid. weighs approx. 6.5 lbs. 2 available for sale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Lrg Box that Rocks no lid solid weighs 12 5 lbs measures roughly 15x11x5 available for sale

Lrg. Box that Rocks. no lid. solid. weighs 12.5 lbs. measures roughly 15x11x5.available for sale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, Gentleman s Trinket Box with free set no hinge lid 7x6x6 weighs 5 8lbs box is made from reclaim pallet wood and Lake Superior Rocks applied coated with high gloss shine underside of lid and tops of walls have felt lining avl forsale

Gentleman's Trinket Box with free set(no hinge)lid. 7x6x6,weighs 5.8lbs.box is made from reclaim pallet wood. and Lake Superior Rocks applied. coated with high gloss shine.underside of lid and tops of walls have felt lining.avl.forsale

my lake superior rock collection, crafts, home decor, pallet, repurposing upcycling, This adorable little rocking goat is now available measures 10x9x3 1 2 sporting rocks on both sides they have been chosen to highlight features finished with a glossy shine ready to rock

This adorable little rocking goat is now available. measures 10x9x3,1/2.sporting rocks on both sides,they have been chosen to highlight features.finished with a glossy shine. ready to rock.