Remember a few weeks ago when I shared the 25 things you should ALWAYS buy at thrift stores? Today I thought I'd share with you a list of things to buy at vintage flea markets and some ideas on how to use them. I'm not talking about the kind of flea market that you find downtown under the bridge or at the drive-in theater. I'm talking about VINTAGE flea markets. Juried markets with vintage, antique, or handcrafted vendors who style their booths to look like Country Living or Magnolia Market. ... continue reading...
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How to Make Christmas Ornaments from Faucet Handles {VIDEO}
We've got just a few more Christmas in July projects coming to the blog. Today I'm sharing a fun Christmas ornament that I've been making and selling at local vintage markets for the last few years -- Christmas ornaments from faucet handles! These are pretty easy to find at flea markets and garage sales. I love that the handles come in so many colors. Of course, the red handles were the most popular and by the time I remembered to take pictures, they had all sold. This post contains ... continue reading...
Unique Bucket List of 50 Things for Vintage Lovers to do When They Turn 50
It's my birthday! (The day I wrote this... not actually today...) On October 23, I turned 52. Most days I can't believe that I'm already in my 50s. But there are days when I feel even older. Several times in the last few years I've caught myself saying, "I can't do that anymore." or "I'm too old to do that." But I've run across a few people who have inspired me to keep going... and even try a few new things. So I put together a unique bucket list of 50 things to do in my 50s. First of ... continue reading...
How to Decoupage a Simple Pink Jewelry Cabinet
Today I'm going WAY outside my comfort zone and painting a pink jewelry cabinet! Y'all know that most of my projects are white or gray... except when I get out my favorite turquoise paint. But since setting up next to Paint & Paddles at Junk Bonanza I've been experimenting a little more. We made a trade at the end of the show -- one of my painted frames for several samples sizes of their paint. This post contains affiliate links. You won't pay any more when you use these but I will ... continue reading...
The Ultimate Guide to DIY Jewelry Box Makeovers
I've been buying jewelry cabinets at thrift stores for YEARS. I used to pass on the jewelry boxes. They just weren't interesting enough for me. And they didn't sell well on my market trips. But one day I found one in great condition for only $1.00. I bought it. It sat in my craft room for a while, like most of my projects do. Then one day when I was stenciling a sign I thought, "Why don't I stencil on the top of that plain, boring jewelry box?" ... continue reading...