A few weeks ago I told you that I was a winner in a craft stash giveaway by Petticoat Junktion. I was excited about my prize and anxious to create with the goodies that I won. This weekend I decided to try my hand at creating some new jewelry pieces with those vintage costume jewelry earrings that … [Read more...]
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Up, Up and Away
I have been at it again, I made some new jewelry pieces, including this fun necklace made with a costume jewelry rhinestone pin that I found last month at an Estate Sale. [pinterest] The brooch is a little hot air balloon and I fell in love with it when I saw it. [pinterest] I … [Read more...]
Treasures Found This Weekend
You know the saying, one man's junk is another man's treasure? Well, it's that time again! Time for yard sales and estate sales to start popping up everywhere now that it is Spring! And Saturday, Keith and I hit our first sales of the season. And, we found a few … [Read more...]
DGD – Digital Goodie Day – 1922 Americanisms
I collect ephemera and sometimes when I come across a book with interesting illustrations or pictures, that will become part of my stash. Well, today I want to share with you a few "Americanisms" from and old 1922 dictionary that I picked up at an estate sale. I found the Dictionary of Americanisms … [Read more...]
Weekend Project – Slipcovers
So, recently I found a blog called Miss Mustard Seed. I am sure many of you know of her, especially if you are a DIY Decorator. I recently discovered her six part video series on making your own Slipcovers. Let me just say, after watching these videos, I was inspired. In our sitting room we … [Read more...]
Easter Pinterest Round Up 2015
I guess I have started a trend here on my blog of doing Pinterest Round Ups for upcoming Holidays over the last couple of years. They always seem to be popular posts and since Easter is almost here, I guess I better get going on rounding up some of my favorite inspiration ideas from my Pinterest … [Read more...]