Monday, July 9, 2012

A Few Metal Finds

The heat has lifted here, and I my motivation has returned.  Even with the horrific weather last week, I managed to make a few quick (very quick) hunting trips.  Here are a few of my small finds.



You know I have a thing for vintage metal, like the finds above.



I found a bag of vintage porcelain lined mason jar lids at a garage sale.






I also found chippy hardware,






ornamental iron,



(I have an idea for these.)



and vintage keys.




Lot's of projects started.  I can't wait to show you what I'm doing with these two pieces.



Any guesses?  See ya soon.


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21 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 8, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I love the chippy hardware and the scrolly pieces. I'm sure you have wonderful plans for all of your finds!

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  2. Roxanne ReinhartJuly 8, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    No guesses but I can't wait to see!!!

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  3. Shabby chic SandyJuly 8, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Great stuff--those lids were a great find!

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  4. ChiPPy-SHaBByJuly 8, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    YOU had me at ChiPPy-WHiTe ON METAL...
    Just FaB Rosemary!*!*!
    Jeanine Burkhardt

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  5. AnneJuly 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Rosemary,
    Great treasures.Could that piece you are working on involve it hanging?
    ((Hugs))
    Anne

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  6. AnneJuly 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Rosemary,
    Great treasures.Could that piece you are working on involve it hanging?
    ((Hugs))
    Anne

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 8, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    The bigger scrolly pieces are very interesting, Rosemary! I'm interested to see what you do with those.

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  8. StephanieJuly 8, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Love that chippy hardware - I know you'll come up with all kinds of amazing projects!

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  9. UnknownJuly 8, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I can't wait to see what you will do with those two pieces! Love all those chippy things.

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  10. KellyJuly 8, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    I am guessing that you'll be attaching those beads around the bottle with some special paint technique! I think you did something like this before. You found some great pieces to work with. I know your creative wheels are turning!

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  11. DebbiedoosJuly 8, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Very cool pieces Rosemary! your mind is always swirling with great ideas.

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  12. Fishtail CottageJuly 8, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    i love that chippy hardware...but those porcelain lids seem so rare! i don't believe i've ever seen on until now...thank you for sharing it! i love popping over to see what you are up to...you are such an inspriation to me! xoxo, tracie

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  13. Terriea KwongJuly 9, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Every vintage turns out to be treasures by your mighty hands. I love the glass bottle. The shape is so pretty. Love to see how you transform it.

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  14. Eclectically VintageJuly 9, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Love those old zinc topped mason jars! You really know how to score! Can't wait to see what that Chambord bottle becomes.
    Kelly

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 9, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I'm sure you'll transform the bottle and beads into something amazing. Love all your finds. I MUST get out there for some serious hunting!

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  16. andrea@townandprairieJuly 9, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    The heat lifted here, too, what a relief! Now we can work in the driveway again without burning our skin off on the concrete ( I sat down last week on the driveway and it was so hot I thought I could fry an egg on it). Your treasures are super crusty- just the way we like it!

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  17. OliveJuly 9, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I am thrilled someone's heat lifted. I am toast still. The cat is ill and so am I today. You found good pieces and knowing you it will be turned into many cool objects of art.

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  18. OliveJuly 9, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    I am thrilled someone's heat lifted. I am toast still. The cat is ill and so am I today. You found good pieces and knowing you it will be turned into many cool objects of art.

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  19. Decor & HarmonyJuly 9, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    I can't wait to see what you do with your finds Rosemary. The heat has been so stifling it's hard to even have a creative thought....but you're not going to let us down :)
    I'll be back soon!

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  20. WhimsyJuly 9, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    I've missed you!!! Hope you are doing well:)
    XO Traci

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  21. Barbara JeanJuly 10, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    fun finds!!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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