We don’t have recycling pickup, since we live outside the city limits, which is why you will frequently see projects created by me from things most people take to the recycling center – like tin cans and glass jars. That means I have lots of tin cans and jars to craft with…lots. If you save glass jars too, this Day 3 project for my 12 Days of Christmas celebration is for you! I almost feel guilty calling it a “project”, because {Read More}
Cake Pan Christmas Chalkboard – 12 Days of Christmas {day 2}
November 21, 2014 by 4 Comments
I hope you rummaged through you recycling bin yesterday, and have gotten started making yourself a Cookie Cutter Window Candy Jar – you could whip up several of them in an evening! I’ve been happily munching on the soft peppermints in my jar for several days. At this rate, I’ll gain 10 pounds before November has even ended! Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas celebration won’t make you gain any weight at all, but it might make you want {Read More}
Gingerbread Man Painted Jar
November 20, 2014 by 34 Comments
I’ve been as busy as an elf in Santa’s workshop, getting ready for my 1st (and possibly annual, if it goes well) 12 Days of Christmas event, and it’s finally here! Thanks for joining me! My goal was to create projects that aren’t difficult, and don’t require too many supplies, and today’s project fits that bill, so let’s jump right in! If there’s one thing that there is a lot of during the holidays, it’s sweets, and I wanted to come up with {Read More}
An Antique Mirror Makeover, Rusty Old Ice Skates, and a Special Visit
November 19, 2014 by 3 Comments
Last week I had a little time to kill while I was in town, so I made a quick trip into an antique store. I spotted this little antique mirror in the window display. Sorry about this awful photo – I took it at night, after I’d removed the mirror. The original dark black paint hid the pretty carved details in the frame, and the paint was looking worse for the wear anyway, so I decided to give it a {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #164 – lots of Vintage Christmas Decor!
November 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party! This is my favorite time of year to host the VIP, because there are always lots of great ideas shared for using Vintage Christmas Decor in your home (or non-Christmas vintage decor USED as Christmas decor!). You’ll see that there’s no reason to take down your regular decor to get ready for the holidays – just “festive” it up! Before we get started with the party, I want to invite you to join me, {Read More}
Antique Graphics Advertisement – Dr. Lyon’s Tooth Powder Clip Art
November 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
This antique graphic advertisement for Dr. Lyon’s Tooth Powder came from a 1880’s magazine. I think it would look wonderful as art in a bathroom! I’ve removed the background from this image, so it can be layered over other images. Here is the original image, that includes the background. Wouldn’t this look awesome in a dentist office? Many more free printable antique advertisements can be found HERE.
Barnyard Animals Rustic Sign
November 13, 2014 by 13 Comments
Inspiration for a project often comes in the most unlikely of places, but the inspiration for my latest project surprised even me. It wasn’t Pinterest, it wasn’t an arts and crafts show, it wasn’t another blog…it was while I was eating at a fast food restaurant.
Autumn Photo Transfer to Wood
November 12, 2014 by 12 Comments
Did you take any photos this autumn, while the pretty leaves were still on the trees? I’m so glad I did. It’s a great excuse to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty that surrounds my home. Two of my favorite shots were of the view looking down the gravel road that’s in front of our house. One of the shots was taken on a beautifully foggy morning, and the other was taken on a bright and sunny day. Taking photos doesn’t {Read More}
Vintage Inspiration Party #163 – Packed with Vintage Home Decor Ideas!
November 11, 2014 by 13 Comments
Hello and welcome to the Vintage Inspiration Party! We hope you all are well, enjoying the last bits of fall and maybe gearing up for the holidays. This is the party for all things VINTAGE! If you missed last week’s Party, we have some wonderful features to show you from it, but be sure to go back and visit, because there were over 100 vintage home decor ideas were shared!
Old Barn Pulleys and Hooks
November 10, 2014 by 12 Comments
Several years ago, I used to come home from auctions with a full pickup of all the bids I had won, but my workshop is overflowing with things waiting their turn for me to do something with them, so these days, I’m a little pickier about what I bring home. Often, things are sold by the box, so even if you really only want one thing in the box. I used to bring home those full boxes full of “stuff”, {Read More}
