Ode to Picnik

This program is to me the best keep secret.......It is really easy to work with the results are so rewarding and can be done in a million combinations,,,,

Valentine Lovelies

Blue By Me....

Blue goodies.
I finished my project from Sugar and Spice ezine. I made conversation heart candy look a likes with Grafix ink jet shrink flim. I used the oven at 325 and it only took around 3 minutes for them to shrink to perfection. I added them to a necklace I already had.


I attempted another faux cupcake and the more I did the better I got at it. I have never used an icing bag or anything by Wilton and poof I iced a cupcake.....

My Last blue idea was this thrifty frame with K and Company Serendipity Grand Adhesions, butterfly, and Together warm floral, chatter box paper.

It is unusually cold here in South Georgia, as it is around most of the country. We have not seen snow since the early 1980's, and I doubt we see any this go around. I have been in the house more and have been thankful I had some fun projects to work on.
xo
Steph

Faux Sho

We have some sad faces around this house.....Because......This is not edible!!!

That's right it is made of secret ingredients and will last a gazillion years, similar to a twinkie.....

Thanks to Sugar and Spice Ezine I am a faux baker!

Ben and Tasha

I am in a book mode right now. I am spending more time perusing the books. I love to look up the illustrator and find out more. I love old history books, and old school books. The picture with the stork was of course a Baby Book.

I am going to join this Ezine should be fun check it out at

Lois Long linen towel and the rest of my collection

I have several linen towels which I love and probably cannot part with.
I found the Lois Long owl most recently. The Christmas blue and Green is so fun. Irish Linen is the best! I washed one I found, and was surprised to see how bad it looked after. I should have used trusty Google to get advice on the "How to wash linen?"I don't recommend washing them if you want to admire them......

Black and Gold Dancing Couple

This will be on it's way to Very Vintage Antique Mall asap. It has a sticker on the back which reads B.S. Creations New York, N.Y. I found some similar on Ebay but not in black and gold. I was thrilled to find it.
Have a great day......

Philippe Deshoulieres Canape Plates "Oh My"..

I found these at a "dive" I go to. I wonder how they got there? I knew they were expensive (60.00 on ebay right now) and not vintage. Had to have them and the price was right......


Also found these "Stetson" dishes. I am now on the look out for more. I really like these and will keep them.

Happy Hunting!

Holly Hobbie

I found two really small scraps yesterday. One is Holly Hobbie and one is a Holly Hobbie want to be.......I found this cool site To read later.....

Avocado Plate

I need help identifying this...........Any ideas?

Feast your eyes on this MOD Fabric

Cool?......I bought this today.........There is no identification on the fabric.....

"V" is for Valentine

I found these thrifting a couple of days ago.
They are so cute!

Whoo but you for a Valentine?

New Year's Calls

Neat graphic from greenpaper.typepad.com she has a cool website.

New Year's Calls...............Me to organize, organize and organize some more....I am pretty sure part of that will be throwing away and bringing goodies to Salvation Army. I like to bring my things there. I find that it goes right to the people that need it. I think the vouchers they use are perfect for meeting the need.
One time I went in and a very destitute family was there picking out things. Salvation Army was very low on kitchen items and it made me stop and think about not(hoarding)keeping unused things.
Speaking of hoarding, that seems to be what Robert calls my Thrifting. For the record they are two entirely different things. Can I get a witness???????????????

Not for the Faint of Heart aka Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

One thing I am going to do is organize this front room. I took all the boxes out that were empty, step one. Step two get help from my "Sleeping Beauty" daughters to carry them out. Step three work my fingers to the bones. It is a do or die situation ! LOL ........ not really, but I have to think of it that way.

Thank you for reading my blog,
xo
Stephanie

Santa Doll 1963

All I want for Christmas is a Santa Doll!!!!!
I wish I still had him..........LOL

xo
Stephanie

Booth Extravaganza

The very first picture is as you walk in, the bottom two are my booth.
The whole building is 8000 sq. feet. The upstairs is neat too.

Very Vintage Antiques Mall
213 East Screven Street, Quitman, GA

“Y'all Come See us , Ya Hear?”


xo
Stephanie

Everything AND the kitchen sink

Well, I am finally tackling a wreath with vintage pastel goodies. I snapped a shot of the collection that is growing. I realized the kitchen sink is in the background. That is sort of how it works for me. The counter is a good height for my short squatty body....and the lighting is good. The main obstacle is I have to put everything away before the house fills up with the fam.......I must have..... I need..... I want.... MORE pastel goodies so I am headed out the door.
xo
Stephanie

Angels and Spongebob

I am all over the place this morning. I am making ornaments for my nieces and nephews....Never can go wrong with Spongebob. I added the precious angel in the middle of an old ornament....and lastly(thrift) bells......

Decorating for Christmas is Fun

Just a few pictures so far. The big tree is up but I forgot to take a picture.
More to Come.......

Lovely Crewel on Linen from the 70's?

Or Could it Be 60's???? I found this beauty and it was sort of dusty so I read all about cleaning these type needlework pieces and I opted to vacuum it and it worked great. I used the attachment meant for furniture. I could tell a big difference. I am learning as I go and that is what makes thrifting so fun!!