Grain Sack Christmas Stockings via Knick of Time.
DIY Canvas Bucket Bag in Homebound Magazine and a WINNER!
December 18, 2013 by 9 Comments
Late in the summer, Heather Anderson, publisher of Homebound Magazine (and Post Road Vintage), contacted me and asked if I’d like to come up with a project to share in the winter edition of Homebound Magazine. I was happy to do so, but I had to wrap my mind around creating a winter project when the temperatures were still in the 80’s.I rummaged around in my workshop to see if my stockpile of “stuff” would yield some inspiration, and I {Read More}
Repurposed Serving Tray into Magnetic Wall Chalkboard
December 12, 2013 by 10 Comments
You’d think since I’ve been busily working on Christmas projects this week, that my house looks very festive, but BECAUSE I’ve been working on Christmas projects, my house is a d.i.s.a.s.t.e.r. Last night, my husband poured himself a bowl of cereal, looked around, and stated, “There’s no place to sit in this house.”…and went back to our bedroom to eat, sitting on our bed. Yes…I felt a little guilty, but my workshop isn’t heated, so I have no choice but {Read More}
Vintage Style White Christmas Tree
December 11, 2013 by 13 Comments
Vintage Style White Christmas Tree Never in my life have I decorated a Christmas tree by myself, and I didn’t expect to start now. I thought we’d decorate our tree when my two older sons came home from college for Christmas break, until I realized that because of work, they wouldn’t be coming home until the week of Christmas. I like to have a tree up for at least several weeks before Christmas to enjoy, so I decided to decorate {Read More}
Christmas Signs on Repurposed Things
December 6, 2013 by 10 Comments
I guess I’m a poor planner, because it never occurs to me to work on Christmas projects a few months in advance, so I have them ready to list in my shop BEFORE the holiday season starts, but every year, around late November, I realize I haven’t created anything for the Christmas season to sell. This year was no exception, so I’ve only created a few signs, and I’m not sure I’ll make any more, since most people have already {Read More}
Easy Christmas Crafts
December 3, 2013 by 16 Comments
I’m thrilled with all of the holiday projects that were shared at last week’s party! I’m featuring 4 of my favorite easy Christmas crafts that all include tutorials, and were all repurposed from other items. I absolutely love this Christmas wall art that Tanya @ Twelve O Eight made out of canning jar lids. This rustically pretty Birch Bark Tree Topper was created by Melissa @ Shabby Love. Adina @ Simply Country Life gave her old measuring tins some Christmas charm with burlap, {Read More}
Repurposed Christmas Candle Holder Centerpieces
December 2, 2013 by 38 Comments
I always struggle to figure out what to use as a centerpiece on my kitchen table during the Christmas season. It’s hard to find one that doesn’t take up too much of the table, and doesn’t visually get in the way of seeing people sitting across the table from you, but I finally came up with one that was easy, inexpensive, and fits perfectly on a table. I come across small vintage tart tins and Jellos molds in thrift {Read More}
God Bless Us, Every One! – Repurposed Sewing Machine Table Salvage Sign
December 2, 2013 by 5 Comments
In past years, I didn’t get in the Christmas decorating groove until halfway through December, but this year it kicked in earlier, thank goodness! As always, the first step for me in creating something is to dig through my stash of junk out in my workshop, to see what I have to work with. I don’t usually know what I’ll make, but I grab anything that seems inspiring at the moment, so I grabbed a wooden rectangle-shaped piece {Read More}
Many Shades
November 16, 2013 by 10 Comments
Is anyone else still trying to get used to the time change? My body just hasn’t gotten accustomed to it and as soon as it gets dark, I’m yawning and ready for bed. My oldest son is coming home for the weekend and arrives late this evening, so I’m going to catch a few winks now so I’ll be able to visit with him tonight. While I’m pulling the shades to get some rest, I thought I’d show you some {Read More}
DIY Engineering Print French Letter Gift Wrap
October 27, 2013 by 14 Comments
I am really getting some “mileage” out of the 1872 French letter I purchased a few months ago, and came up with another way to use it. I love the wrapping paper with antique images sold by Jeanne d’ Arc Living, but at about $14 for a 60-inch sheet (plus shipping), I knew I could get a similar look by creating my own for a lot less money. I went to Staples and had them print an engineering print for {Read More}
