I’m a homebody. Running errands and driving around town zaps my energy. I’d be perfectly content to stay home all week, only going out to hit a yard sale… or five on the weekend. But my teenage son’s idea of a great day is to be on the go constantly. Within the first 5 minutes of waking up every morning, I know what words are going to come out of his mouth. “Are we going anywhere today?” We may be homeschoolers, {Read More}
Archives for May 2015
Galvanized Bucket Makeover
May 20, 2015 by 35 Comments
I picked up this old galvanized bucket at a thrift store a few weeks ago. I usually leave them as-is, because they’re so darn cute, but I decided to play around with this one a bit. I’ve done a lot of transfer projects on wood and canvas, but I thought I’d try it on metal this time. I was a little concerned that I might ruin the cute bucket, but crossed my fingers that it would turn out. SHOP FOR GALVANIZED {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #189
May 19, 2015 by 7 Comments
Welcome to the Vintage Inspiration Party! This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered. You can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations. vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new, but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, {Read More}
Vintage Postcards Images
May 17, 2015 by 3 Comments
It’s been awhile since I’ve shared any vintage postcards images, so today I have 5 of them that I found at an antique store recently. They all have blue text and great fonts. These would be wonderful for invitations and announcements, and if printed as wallet size, would make unique gift tags. {right-click on the full size images below, and save to your computer} {MORE PRINTABLE VINTAGE POSTCARDS CAN BE FOUND HERE} Blessings,
Big Red Barn Photograph Printable
May 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
When I shared my DIY barn quilt a few days ago, I teased that this beautiful big red barn was actually my barn, before revealing what my barn really looks like. I took this photo a little over a week ago, when I was visiting family a few hours away. It really is my dream barn. Can you imagine a barn like this converted into a house? I would want my bedroom up in the hay loft where that row of windows is. {Read More}
Repurposed Chair Flower Planter
May 15, 2015 by 13 Comments
A few years ago, I had scads (does anyone still use that word?) of old chairs that I’d picked up, primarily at auctions. I was on a repurposed chair kick , so most of them were turned into new creations, but I still have just a few left that I’ve never done anything with. I have no idea what possessed me to buy 2 of these chairs, because they aren’t my style at all, but I did. I think they must {Read More}
Farmhouse Friday #6 – Repurposed Tools
May 14, 2015 by 12 Comments
Happy Farmhouse Friday, everyone! This week’s theme is repurposed tools. Anything that may have once been used as some type of tool on a farm is fair game! Some of them may surprise you. Let’s take a look! (Click on the arrow keys to see each project.)
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DIY Barn Quilt
May 13, 2015 by 52 Comments
It isn’t a big secret that I love old barns, but have I ever told you about MY barn? Well, it’s a great big old red barn, with a white door, and a hayloft on top. There are horses in their stalls, and chickens in a coop, and we gather fresh eggs from them every day. On the outside, hollyhocks and sunflowers are growing, and the old water spigot never stops dripping. Hanging on the side of my barn is a big, beautiful barn quilt.
Make Your Dash Count
May 13, 2015 by 16 Comments
http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Those of you who have visited my blog for awhile, know I’m the mom of 4 kids, but what I’ve never shared before, is that before I ever had kids of my own, there were three other children in my life. Within 2 months of getting married, my husband and I became foster parents to 3 children with special needs, as part of a pilot program to remove young children with profound physical and mental disabilities from institutions, so they {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #189 – Repurposed Projects
May 12, 2015 by 11 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party! We have some great repurposed projects and upcycled creations to share with you this week. This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed projects and upcycled creations. vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new, but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has {Read More}
