Sunday, August 14, 2011

Garden Art

Garden Art Projects
I saw these at a craft booth and knew that I could reproduce them. They sell for $25.00 each. My total cost was probably $7.00. They are made out of different size plates and a candle holder in the middle. A flat glass vase glued onto the back holds the stakes on. So far I have had very good luck with the E6000 glue. I did let them dry a week before I put them outside. Now this is my flower plate corner.

I just LOVE red geraniums. I planted them in this floral watering jug with stand that I found at the thrift store.


A close up of the bird feeder. I glued a medium sized plate onto an upside down milk glass vase and then glued a milk glass candle holder and spoon on top of those. Add some birdseed and Viola! Used the same E6000 glue. Another project under $6.00. I love it!

My daughter wanted me to make some pet rocks. She had never seen them before. So simple. Aren't they cute?

Well, this is just some of the stuff that has been keeping me busy. Hope you enjoy and make some for yourself.

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Thrifty Finds - August

I can't believe I have not posted since June.  I could blame it on the weather, the kids being home for Summer, but that did not stop my thrifting. Here are a few pictures of some fun finds I have found. The vintage booth is still doing very well. Enough to pay the rent, plus an extra $75.00 to spend on new items. Pays for my habit. I actually like everything I buy, but the special things I keep. So as I see it, I am breaking even AND having fun.



Look at this CUTE set of darling geese or ducks measuring cups. I have never seen anything like these. This is a keeper.

I saw this chalk sketch print at the Spring thrift store, did not buy it, dreamed about it and then went back the next day to purchase it. It was 1/2 off and only $15.00. A bit pricey for me, but it spoke it me....It is of a lady from the 30's or 40's dressed up with a fancy hat on. It takes a bit to focus in on it.


This vintage beaded handbag was a find. Someone priced it at only $1.99. This was a keeper, as I collect vintage purses.


This item was a big mystery until we opened it. I saw it on eBay for $20.00.  I paid $2.50. Another 1/2 off sale. It is called an "Ingrid" picnic tote. Very mod looking. My daughter kept this one.


And....this adorable vintage Hello Kitty suitcase. It is purrfect inside. :) 



This is enough for now to catch up on. I will post some garden art that I made in my next post. Hope you are having as much fun thrifting as I am!
I am hooking up with Flea Market Finds over at Her Library Adventures
and
Frugal Friday over at The Shabby Nest
Check them out! Fun Finds!


Friday, August 12, 2011

Gilded Girls Stash Society

The "Where Women Create" blog is hosting a giveaway for one of Debbie and Shea's (The Gilded Girls Society) monthly "boxes of beautiful stuff". They will also be teaching at "The Creative Connection" in St.Paul in September. I wish I could go. It will be on my list for next year.

Check it out here:
http://www.wherewomencreate.com/2011/08/fabulous-friday-with-debbie-murray-and-shea-fragoso/#comment-25962
Amazing!