We had a glorious 70 degree day a couple of days ago and I was anxiously working through my stash (rather my heap in my garage!) and enjoying every bit of sunshine until this little bit did a bad thing...
...a cast-off Very Bradley sign, from a local furniture store where I get my shipping supplies, and a rocker, to this...
...a hand-painted "Antiques" sign. Didn't they just look like they belonged together? I have one rocker left, but it's been broken, so we'll see what becomes of it.
Here are some other goodies coming out of my shop:
An antique railroad container that used to carry men's rubber boots. Added hairpin legs and a top... VOILA! A table with truly unique character. Don't you love it?
Been busy with the beeswax again, making these pillar candles to go in these lovely rustic candle holders.
I don't know about you, but there is nothing like the sweet, natural fragrance of beeswax and the fulfillment of knowing I'm not polluting my home with paraffins and nasty chemicals as the store-bought kind of candles do.
There are several new items items in shop, like these wonderful vintage pie carriers and...
...you could own your very own pallet clock like the one I created here!
We've also had more birthday festivities around here and I can't let them go by without gifting a handmade goodie.
Here's a handmade sling shot with holster and felt ball ammo - perfect for the littles! I just used some webbing & D-rings for the holster, and whip stitched a felted wool sweater sleeve to hold the ammo.
And for the older crowd, how about a nook/kindle case & cover from a vintage book with a pocket for storage on one side and an elasticized side for use.
Gotta love handmade gifts!! (Tutorial here from my Pinterest pin boards)
From totally unloved set of books...
...to perfectly useful nooks!! (had to make it rhyme - tee hee)
Needless to say (as my friends tell me) the moss never had time to grow under my feet! Life is too short to spend is whittling away on a pointless activity (like T.V., etc.). It's too much fun to create and be active!
What have you been up to? I'd love to hear!!