These gift pockets have been recycled and repurposed from vegetable cans. I use all sorts of vintage paper and ephemera to set the themes and then add vintage and contemporary trims, buttons, and beads to embellish. I've had such fun selling them at local crafts fairs for several years. Each one is really One Of A Kind made One At A Time. LaVerne
Flea Market Finds...sounds like my whole house and yard...
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.
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These gift pockets have been recycled and repurposed from vegetable cans. I use all sorts of vintage paper and ephemera to set the themes and then add vintage and contemporary trims, buttons, and beads to embellish. I've had such fun selling them at local crafts fairs for several years. Each one is really One Of A Kind made One At A Time. LaVerne
What fabulous cans you make Riverside! You have been tagged and to play along you need to go to my blog and find the rules!
Wow, LaVerne!! These are so fun and cheery!! I thought these pockets were so cool when I saw them in your Flickr pool!!
Have a lovely day!!
Lisa
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