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.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
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!
Carlene @ Organized Clutter - Patriotic Junk Garden
Now let's take a look at some features from last week's party, selected by Angie @ Knick of Time.
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.
– 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.
Monday, June 22, 2015
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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.
Sunday, June 14, 2015
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 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.
Obviously, the lady who purchased it, thought it was fine the way it was.
Simply romantic.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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
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.
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.
- 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.