VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, and you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

Salvaged Photo Holders

While sorting through my stash of vintage parts, I decided to make some photo holders.




Actually, they're great for holding any type of card.

The one above was made with a vintage silver plate lid.  I gave it a weathered white finish, with a touch of rust, and, used vintage wire for the holder.  Yes, I have miles of vintage wire.

This next holder came about when I thought of something to do with this bag of vintage porcelain and metal flowers.  I salvage these pieces from a broken wreath I purchased at a thrift store a while back.

I used a salvaged metal lamp part for the flower pot, and, added a flower, leaf, and, my wire holder.

Quick setting cement holds the three elements in, and, paint unifies the whole.

I have a bunch of flowers left, and, lots of lamp parts.  So, I'll be making a lot more.

VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, and you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new, but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, etc.

Let’s see what your party hosts have been up to!

Angie @ Knick of Time - Milk Can Table

Rosemary @ Villabarnes - Vintage Finds

Bliss @ Bliss Ranch - Grand Central Station Sign

Carlene @ Organized Clutter - Patriotic Junk Garden

Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures - Repurposed Coasters, Doorknob & Lamp Part

Now let's take a look at some features from last week's party, selected by Angie @ Knick of Time.

Vintage Sink Flower Planter by Thrifty Rebel

Bandana Bowl Covers Tutorial at Sadie Seasongoods

Vintage Campfire Marshmallows Tin from Bella Rosa Antiques

Mini Secretary Desk Makeover by Patina Paradise

DIY Faux Leaded Glass by It All Started with Paint

Vintage Letterpress DAD blocks available from Simply Country Home

The featured blog this week is Distressed Donna Down Home

If you were featured this week, we’d love for you to spread the news.

Now, let’s see what vintage-inspired decor you have to share this week!

Link Party Guidelines

– You are welcome to share anything vintage or vintage inspired. This includes yard sale finds, repurposed and upcycled creations, family heirlooms – including vintage Etsy & Ebay items you have for sale! If it’s been around awhile or just looks that way…share away!! No food links or general crafts please.

– Be sure to have a visible link to VILLABARNES within your post (text link is fine).

– By linking up with the Vintage Inspiration Party, you agree that your photos and links may be shared on Pinterest, Facebook, and other social media sites. You may be included in a round up to promote the party or individually with a link back to you. We love what you share and the extra exposure is a benefit to everyone.

An InLinkz Link-up

IT NEVER ENDS, DIGGING THROUGH MY GARAGE

I've been digging through boxes in my garage. Yes, even after sales, shows, etc., I continue to unearth some of my vintage finds.

I've decided to start listing some of my stash in  my Etsy shop.

As much as I enjoy creating, I enjoy purging just as much.

Lot's of stuff unearthed at sales over the years.

I can't tell you how much salvaged metal, hardware, ephemera, appliques, etc., I have.  Seriously, I can't.

I have no problem parting with items, because, there's always more to get.

So, keep an eye out.  I'll be parting with a lot of  decorative curiosities.  You can find them in my Etsy shop by clicking HERE.

I have more digging to do.  It never ends.

VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, and you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

Romantic Book Bundle

This piece is comprised of multiple things that had nothing to do with each other originally.  It sold quickly at one of my shows.  It's a very simple assemblage, that has a romantic vibe.

I don't have a before, but, I started with a book fragment.

It had no cover, and some of the pages were missing.  I used watered down pink paint to tint the edges of the pages.  You can read one of my previous post on using paint as "dye" HERE.

I also tinted a salvaged French book page and decoupaged it to the spine.  A ballerina image from The Graphics Fairy was used for the cover.

I even tinted the hemp twine slightly, and, finished the bundle with a few sprigs of lavender.

I thought about adding something more, but, didn't have time.

Obviously, the lady who purchased it, thought it was fine the way it was.

Simply romantic.

VINTAGE INSPIRATION PARTY

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party!

The VIP is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new, but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, etc.

Let's see what your party hosts have been up to!

Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures - Repurposed Architectural Salvage Projects

Angie @ Knick of Time - Milk and Cream Co. Sign on Stool and Chalkboard

Rosemary @ Villabarnes - Transferring Images and Graphics with Acetone

Bliss @ Bliss Ranch - Mud Pie Station

Carlene @ Organized Clutter - A Surprise Junky Wreath for My Patio

Now let's take a look at the features from last week's party selected by
Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures

My Vintage Life found some beautiful treasures at an antique fair. 

Charm Bracelet Diva updated this beautiful vintage bird cage.

Simply Vintageous covered three large cardboard boxes with burlap, then added some cute chalkboard tags.

Papillon Creations shared this dry brushed wine barrel from her Facebook page.  The addition of the French graphic is so pretty.

One More Time transformed an old coffee table into this unique farmhouse hall tree.

Chic By Tab shared a real simple tutorial on how she made this bathtub shelf with scrap lumber.

This week's featured shop item is from A Familiar Past.

Our featured blog this week is A Stroll Thru Life

If you were featured this week, we'd love for you to spread the news. 

Now, let's see what vintage-inspired decor you have to share this week!

Link Party Guidelines

- You are welcome to share anything vintage or vintage inspired. This includes yard sale finds, repurposed and upcycled creations, family heirlooms - including vintage Etsy & Ebay items you have for sale! If it’s been around awhile or just looks that way…share away!! No food links please.

- Pin away, but please be sure to pin directly from the original source, not from my blog.
- Be sure to have a visible link to VILLABARNES within your post (text link is fine).

- By linking up with the Vintage Inspiration Party, you agree that your photos and links may be shared on Pinterest, Facebook, and other social media sites. You may be included in a round up to promote the party or individually with a link back to you. We love what you share and the extra exposure is a benefit to everyone.

An InLinkz Link-up