My little etsy shop had its first shopper today. I sold a little recycled, reclaimed, reused, repurposed gift pocket...Yahoo!
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Paper Flowers
This was today's project...I worked on these at school. (I substitute at an alternative high school...the kids love to see what I'm working on each time I come.) The one with velvet leaves has been on my summer cowboy hat and has been surprisingly sturdy. I'm looking for the right leaves for the other two. They may go to my Etsy store when they're finished. My favorite part is using the Anna Griffin stamps to add color. I swear with her stamps even the phone book would become a work of art!
Guess I've been driven to making paper flowers since so little is blooming outdoors. We have had so little rain in central Texas that our usual fabulous display of spring wildflowers has been really diminished. We are so spoiled by entire valleys of Bluebonnets and hillsides of pink evening primroses that we are all missing our usual Sunday afternoon rides into the countrysides.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
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Limping Deer and the Twins
They are still spotted at this time.
Milk Glass Collection
Who knew that a 25 cent flea market find would unleash such a collecting frenzy? I never pay more than a dollar unless it's a really nice piece. They are great grouped with a single daisy in each.
These used to be inexpensive florist vases in the 50's and 60's. Everyone's Grandmother had bunches.
Mexicana Dishes
My sister found these for me at Bussy's Flea Market in San Antonio, Texas. I had seen pictures in her Fiesta reference book. Mexicana was also made by Homer Laughlin in the 30's. I had been looking for several years without ever finding even a single piece when she found the set...with a promise to hold it for us, she came running to find me and I bought the entire set...60+ pieces for $50.
Mexicana
I've added to the set over the years, but the price and experience will never match that first amazing find.
Vintage Kitchen Hutch
When my hubby found this hutch it was Pepto pink and I was not 100% sure about it. But with a new red back and fresh white paint and refurbished hardware, it became one of my favorite pieces.
Nancy made me save the vine
The vine and flowers painted on the inside were in such bad shape that I was ready to remove it all. Nancy -My Crafty Little Page convinced me to keep it and after some touch-up work, I'm glad I listened to her. My husband restores vintage Cushman motorscooters and he tries to make everything "mint" condition again. The Shabby Chic movement came along just in time to keep me from making some terrible mistakes.
