I’ve been working on some new Book Page Canvas Wall Art (other designs here), and wanted to dress up the edges. I use adhesive vinyl to create a stencil to paint the wording, but I didn’t want to use expensive vinyl to create a border, since once I remove it, it isn’t reusable. I don’t normally buy many paper punches, because I don’t use them often, but when I spotted this Doily Lace Edge punch by Martha Stewart in Hobby {Read More}
A New Sign, a Bread Pan, a Lunch Box and more
July 17, 2014 by 5 Comments
I always have visions of summer being such a relaxing, laid-back time, but it never seems to work out that way. It’s been a very fun summer, but busy enough that I’ve done very little work. Over the last month, I’ve brought home quite a few neat things, but most of them have been sitting in a corner of my living room, I’m just now getting around to taking photos of them. I found this bread pan at an antique {Read More}
Antique Flash Card Printables
July 16, 2014 by 28 Comments
Today I have some free printables that I think you’ll really enjoy! One thing I’ve never been able to find at any antique store, auction, yard sale or thrift store, is a set of antique flash cards. I’ve looked at many sets online, but they are hot items and the prices are high – even for just a few cards. Rather than continue to wish I had some, I decided I would make my own “antique” cards, and am sharing {Read More}
Vintage Decor Inspiration Party – Knick of Time Tuesday #145
July 14, 2014 by 15 Comments
Welcome back to Knick of Time Tuesday I have got some fabulous features for you today! Before we get started, I thought I’d share a glimpse into the crazy busy, but totally fun time I had last week. Monday through Friday, I taught a “Junk Art” class for VBS. I was surprised how much my students absolutely loved it. Before the week was over, they already wanted to know if I’d be teaching it again next year. Future junkers – {Read More}
New Tiered Stands and What I Did {and did not} Do in Chicago
June 28, 2014 by 9 Comments
Yesterday, I went with two of my sons, for a whirlwind drive up to Chicago. The older son sells specialty cheese at a Farmer’s Market in our town, and he needed to pick up hundreds of pounds of cheese in Chicago. Between worrying about deer on the roads through the rural areas, and crazy drivers in Chicago, I didn’t want him to make the drive alone, so I packed up my computer and camera, thinking I’d get some work done {Read More}
New Book Page Canvas Art Design
June 26, 2014 by 6 Comments
It’s been a busy, fun and crowded, 2-1/2 weeks at my house, while my mom, nephew, and niece were here visiting, and I’m sad it’s come to a close. They are boarding the train to return home shortly, and my house will seem too quiet for the next few days. I’m already looking forward to September, when my mom and dad will return for another visit. I haven’t worked on many projects while my mom was here, but a customer {Read More}
Salvaged Metal and Wood Sign, Answered Questions about the Guest Room & the Nightmare on the Other Side
June 19, 2014 by 11 Comments
A few weeks ago, I shared some industrial style inspiration I found while vacation. One of the things I fell in love with, was this sign made of corrugated metal and a wood frame. I added it to my “must make” list of things to do when I got back home. I knew I had some corrugated metal (leftover from my guest room remodel), and my nephew gave me an antique wood frame, that he found in the abandoned house behind {Read More}
Guest Cottage Room Reveal {in an Old Farmhouse Shed}
June 12, 2014 by 76 Comments
It’s finally finished! We started this project in July of last year, and I was overly optimistic, and thought my new guest cottage room / photo studio would be done by the end of September. Ha! Well, at least it was completed before the end of September this year. It was worth the wait though, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. To give you an idea of the work that went into this room, you have to {Read More}
Antique Style Wooden Crate Wall Organizer from Pallet Wood
May 15, 2014 by 5 Comments
Antique Style Wooden Crate Wall Organizer from Pallet Wood My project today started out to be something totally different, but I failed, and this was my attempt at salvaging something of my failed project. I wanted an antique fruit shipping crate, complete with a beautiful label on it, but I didn’t want to pay antique store prices for it. I had several weathered pallets, so I figured it would be easy to build my own antique style crate, right? Well, {Read More}
Antique Sewing Machine Table into Rustic Side Table
May 8, 2014 by 11 Comments
It’s no secret that I love antique sewing machine tables, especially when I can get a great deal on one. The best way to get one reasonably priced is to look for ones that are damaged. I’ve gotten three of them (so far). All of them had non-working sewing machines, 2 had missing or damaged drawers and one had a very damaged top. Today’s project involves the one with the damaged top. I showed it to you several years {Read More}
