If only I had more space… You have no idea how often those words cross my mind, and they definitely were on my mind today, as I was photographing this headboard-turned-coat rack to list in my shop. The details and shape are just gorgeous. I used Blue Minerals Chalk Paint Powder to make chalky paint, and distressed it just enough to highlight the details. I added 3 ornate coat hooks, although there is room to add 2 more, if {Read More}
Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover … {again}
February 17, 2014 by 48 Comments
I bet you weren’t expecting to see a bathroom remodel, since I haven’t mentioned doing one, and quite honestly, I wasn’t expecting it either. We only have 2 bathrooms, and both of them have already been remodeled, so here’s the long-winded explanation, with lots of photos. If you hate long-winded explanations, skip the next several paragraphs and just look at the photos. I hope you enjoy our farmhouse bathroom makeover! I was sitting in the bathtub one evening last week, {Read More}
Antique French Graphics
February 10, 2014 by 5 Comments
I usually only share antique graphics once a week, but I’m working on a few bigger projects, and trying to tackle some disorganized and messy areas around my house, so rather than sharing a project with you, I thought I’d share some French graphics you can use on your own projects. I have a wonderful antique invoice from the early 1920’s. It was from a tannery that made saddles and belts. I love the typography and have included a black {Read More}
Repurposed Book Page Canvas Hymn Art
February 6, 2014 by 18 Comments
Last week, a customer asked me to create a canvas art with book pages and an antique map, and since I had all the supplies out, I decided to add book pages to several other canvases at the same time. I wanted to do something different than a map on the other ones, and decided to try painting words over the book pages. “It Is Well With My Soul” is one of my favorite hymns, so I selected a font {Read More}
Free Printables – Antique Cow Image Advertisement Transfer Projects
January 27, 2014 by 16 Comments
Normally, I only post antique graphics on Wednesdays, but I have a few new antique advertisement images that I used on several different projects, so you are getting both the printable images, as well as my projects today. I bought a stack of antique books that were all pretty damaged, but hoped to be able to salvage a few images from them. Among them was this 1917 almanac booklet, put out by the makers of Dwight’s Cow Brand Soda. Fortunately, {Read More}
The Making of an Antique Cupboard
January 16, 2014 by 57 Comments
Before I say anything else about today’s post, I want to thank to my husband. Without him, I wouldn’t be sharing what I’m sharing with you today. He helps me bring my plans and visions to reality and I truly couldn’t do it without him. I don’t say it often enough, but I appreciate not only all the work he does for me, but his willingness to even tackle the projects I throw at him at all. I really believe there {Read More}
Antique Ceiling Tile Dried Flower Display
January 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
A friend of mine from church is a florist and I was in her shop one day and spotted a vase full of flowers that were past their prime that she had culled from her stock. I asked her what she does with them, and she replied that she throws them out. If you know me at all, you know I don’t like to throw things out – especially something as pretty as dried flowers. She let me take {Read More}
Photo Transfer onto Wood – Repurposed Wood Salvage Coat Rack
January 11, 2014 by 33 Comments
I can’t decide whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing that I enjoy crafting so much and want to try everything, because just when I fall in love with one type of project, I decide there’s a completely different one I’d like to do, so I end up with way too many supplies scattered around my kitchen and I hate to put them away, because once I put something away, I hate to drag it out again. So, {Read More}
A Little More Milk & Cream
January 10, 2014 by 21 Comments
Lest you think I finally got bored of using the Milk and Cream Co. image on things…I haven’t. I was just waiting for the right piece to use it on. When I hung my new/repurposed Primitive Wall Cupboard in my kitchen, I hung it where this paper towel holder/shelf previously had been. It seemed perfect for the Milk & Cream graphic. I wanted to do it as a transfer, rather than using a stencil, so that the shadow border would {Read More}
Repurposed Sewing Machine Table Creations, a Tip to “Age” Painted Wood, and New Year’s Resolutions
January 3, 2014 by 20 Comments
Last month I brought home an antique sewing machine on a stand from an auction. The stand was badly damaged and one of the drawers were missing, but I could see a lot of potential with the various parts, so I bid on it and won. My husband disassembled it all, and I started brainstorming projects I would make with the pieces. I haven’t come up with uses for all the parts, but I thought I’d share a few I’ve {Read More}
