7 posts categorized "Thrifting"
March 29, 2013
Something Pretty~Beaded Baskets
Don’t you love these sweet, little, vintage, beaded baskets? I have always wanted to try and make one. I know that there are kits out there. Maybe I should give one a try. They look like so much work though.
I’ve had the small one for quite a long time, I think I bought it at an antique mall. The larger one I found at the thrift for under 3 dollars. Quite a steal. I love how my little, vintage chenille, Easter chicks look nestled in the tiny basket. I hope you're having fun getting ready for Easter.
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March 11, 2011
~Thrifting Bliss~Show and Tell~
Inspired by Danielle Thompson's awesome "Vintage Love" posts, I had to join in the fun. I wanted to share a few of my recent thrift store scores. I hope you have a good time checking them out. I know I sure had a great time finding them.
Okay, so I know some of you(my mom included) have no idea why one would be so drawn to these funky late 60’s early 70’s styles, but I can’t seem to help myself. I just love these Holly Hobby-esque placemats. They remind me of the cloth Holly Hobbie dolls I played with when I was little. I also found this fabulous tutorial for adorable kids aprons. You can make them from this type of placemat. I might have to make a few for Miss Liv.
Oh, for the love of owls. I found these little guys at a great thrift shop in Spokane, Wa, while visiting my littlest sis. How cute are they!?! They will make my craft/sewing room an even happier place.
This little cream and sugar set was at the same thrift store. I just love them, but I might have to give them up to my other sis. She has a bit of an owl obsession.
I don’t know though, they might have to stay at my house for a while. I am not quite ready to give them up.
How wonderful is this Mikasa bowl and plate? I only found the two pieces, but I am now on the hunt for more. I don’t think I have ever seen this pattern. It brings to mind the wonderful Orly Kielyprints we all love. The plate is marked, Mikasa Duplex by Ben Siebel. The bowl doesn’t have a pattern name on it, but I am assuming they go together, as the colors are a perfect match and the bowl fits perfectly on the plate.
Have a great weekend, and I hope you find some treasures of your own.
Sources for clip art and textures used ~Pugly Pixel and fuzzimo.com
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October 15, 2010
~show and tell~
Just stopped in to have a little show and tell. I just picked these things up the other day while out thrifting. I just love the funky owl wall pocket. He makes for the cutest pencil cup. The spanish flash card will be re-purposed into some sort of project I'm sure, but I love the box. Last, is the Uncle William book-I had to get this, not only because the colors are awesome, and I love old books, but my husband's name is William, and I just can't resist anything vintage with our names on it.:-)
Thanks for sharing in my show and tell. I have been super-crazy busy lately, and haven't had much computer time. I have an event coming up soon, it's one that I participate in every year, it tends to eat up a lot of my extra time, but sooo fun! I hope to share some pictures of the projects I have been working on for it, very soon. Stay tuned.;-)
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October 07, 2010
~she finds seashells at the thrift store~
A quick little post about some cute, recently thrifted treasures. I am quite smitten with these adorable shell-art boxes. I picked them up at Goodwill for around 2 bucks a piece. I keep hoping someday I will come across a large victorian shell-art piece. In the mean time, I am quite happy with these little treasures.
Here are some vintage shell goodies I found over on etsy.
'vintage shell art'
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December 05, 2009
All Things Shiny and Brite ~25 Days of Christmas~Day 1
This is my first entry for the 25 days of Christmas Challenge. I am hoping I will be able to stay inspired all 25 days. I have never been consistent with my uploads, so we shall see if I stick to it.(~.~)
These are my favorite vintage ornaments, mainly because they are red AND pink! What could be better than that? Well, how about the fact that they were a supper thrift score over 7 years ago...I can't believe I have already had them that long...
(~.~)Bekah
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May 27, 2009
So Much Fabric So Little Time
Well, I have started one project with my newly thrifted fabrics. I found the perfect vintage pattern that has a totally mod look, it will be the perfect match for this pink flower and paisley fabric. The fabric is very light weight, so it will make a great little summer dress for Olivia. I finished the front last night and hope to have the rest done soon(yeah right!).
I am making the sleeveless collared dress on the far left.
I have had my sewing machine since high school, but I am still not very comfortable with sewing clothes. One of my goals this summer is to make several things for Olivia. Let's keep out fingers crossed.(~.~)
Last night I had the urge for some cupcake sweetness, all I had on hand was a box of funfetti cake mix(I am such a sucker for funfetti) and a tub of Duncan Hines cream cheese frosting. I added a little vanilla and some orange zest...mmm,mmm, so good!
Of course, I had to use Martha Stewart cupcake papers and sprinkles too!;-)
Go ahead take your pick, I promise they are delicious!
This last photo was an alternate for my Whispery White Wednesday entry on flickr today. I found the Lefton hands at the junk store, about a month ago for 99cents. I just love them and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to photograph them. They are actually a vase, but I think they make a great catch all for jewelry.
Thanks for stopping by! I love to read all your comments, it's such a great feeling to know you enjoy some of the things I put on here!
(~.~)Bekah
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