Last summer, I bought several lavender plants, and they seem to be doing really well. I’m keeping my fingers crossed I’ll see lots of new blooms this summer. I really would like to grown a lot more, but buying so many plants is pretty expensive, so I ordered seeds, and I’m just waiting for it to warm up a bit more before I start the seeds.
Archives for 2015
DIY Dictionary Page State Shape Art
February 8, 2015 by 17 Comments
I discovered a new special shape font set “dingbats” last week, and this one could be used for so many fun projects. This font set has the state shapes of all 50 states, as well as various country shapes. It’s called DingMaps (download HERE), and it’s a free font. These shapes could easily be used to create stencils, but I used one as a super easy way to make state shape wall art on old book pages. This project is {Read More}
Vintage Coffee Advertising Trade Card
February 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Today, I have a wonderful image from an 1800’s advertising trade card for Lion Coffee. It’s a collectible trade card that was included in the coffee packages. I think this would be perfect printed as a sign to hang above a coffee station, or used as a label to add to a storage tin. Here’s the reversed image, which can be used for transfer projects, as well. Enjoy and be sure to let me know if you use this image on one {Read More}
So Simple Candle Holders
February 6, 2015 by 35 Comments
I think I need to make a K.I.S.S. sign (keep it simple stupid), and hang it where I can see it ever single day. I frequently bring things home from thrift stores and auctions, even if I have no idea what I’m going to do with them, and usually it doesn’t take long before an idea comes to me, but I’ve had 4 of these little vintage tins for over a year, and I don’t know how many times I’ve {Read More}
Antique Advertisement Image – Brown’s French Dressing
February 5, 2015 by 12 Comments
This antique advertisement printable for Brown’s Fresh Dressing, came from an early 1900’s magazine. I think it would look wonderful added to a tin can or box, or used as an image transfer for a furniture project. {CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE AND SAVE} Here’s the reverse image that can be used for transfers. Enjoy! You’ll find more free antique advertisement printables HERE.
Salvaged Wood Organization Station
February 4, 2015 by 16 Comments
I used to be super duper organized when it came to mundane tasks…like paying bills, meal planning, and Christmas and grocery shopping. Used. To. Be. ~ On Dec. 26th every year, I started my new Christmas shopping list, so whenever the kids mentioned something they wanted, I added it to the list, and scouted for bargains throughout the year. When I purchased something on the list, I changed the typed item into bold print, so I knew I had purchased {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #175 – Upcycle & Repurpose Ideas!
February 3, 2015 by 6 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party! The party where your links will show up on 4 blogs, giving you LOTS of exposure! 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 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 {Read More}
Red Vintage Clock Face
February 3, 2015 by 5 Comments
With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, I thought now was a good time to share this vintage red clock face, although it would be perfect to use for Christmas projects as well. I can envision this used with some kind of, “it’s time for love” project. It is a vintage Russion clock face, and is a PNG image, so you can layer it with other images. {CLICK ON IMAGE TO SAVE FULL SIZE} If you love vintage clock images, {Read More}
Thrift Store Basket Makeover
February 2, 2015 by 12 Comments
While my family watched the Super Bowl last night, I was puttering around, trying to decide what to do with myself. I wasn’t in the mood to work on a big project, and really just wanted to work on something that didn’t require a lot of planning or thought. I went down to the basement to look for something that would be an easy project, and spotted this basket that I picked up several months ago. I bought it with the {Read More}
Wood Scraps and Antique Photographs
February 1, 2015 by 24 Comments
Recently, I bought a bulk pack of old ephemera on Ebay, and included were several antique photographs. Unfortunately, several of them were damaged or very faded. I’ll be honest – I almost pitched them, but once I looked at them more closely, and saw the people, not just a damaged photo, I couldn’t do it. I had to find something I could do with the photos, that allowed them to “live on”, while not just becoming a piece of paper scrap {Read More}
