Flip It!

     Oh, man!  I struck gold at the thrift shops!  Here are some things I got at two different store.  Grand total- around $14.00.  Um, I have to admit.  I did keep a few of the items. They flipped into my house...

     I got an Eldreth  ovoid salt-glazed small jug for, get this, $1!  Seriously!  I saw it at Goodwill and snatched it before anyone could see what a bargain it was.  That seems very terrible when I write it out.  I feel like Gollum from Lord of the Rings- "My Precious!" (That guy creeps me out!).  You don't see it here because I gave it to my mom. Awwwwww... She collects salt-glazed pottery too! 

     These items will hopefully be making their debut on eBay tonight.  After I clean up my crafting mess, do dishes, decorate for Fall, and, well, take a nap. So, it's a toss-up!  I told you all I needed a nap. Coffee Cake yesterday; nap today!  It's all good!

     I hope this finds you all well.  I have a few more "Picture Pages" to share (...time to get your crayons and your pencils- anyone remember that show?  Come on.  Admit it!).  See, this is what happens when I am out of comission for a few days and also drank a large iced latte.

Blessings to you all!

Heather

Coffee Talk for Today- To pincushion the treenware cup or not to pincushion, that is the question!

Pewter Porringer- awesome patina!

I got two of these for $1!  Went to COCALICO CREEK and got some battery tea lights.  I went to the big one in Lancaster.  They are getting ready for their grand opening, girls!

Springerle Mold

2 for that price!

$.50!  I may hold on to it and put it on a craft, maybe as a reflector for a wooden candle?

Old treenware cup- I am thinking of making it into a pincushion.  Or, do ya'll think I should sell it as is?

Pineapple is hand carved- $2.  I am going to group it with some other pineapple items.  Santa- well, he's just cute!

This was plain plywood when I bought it for $1.  I "oldified" it with Gesso, brown paint, cinnamon, Modgepodge.  I sent a picture to my dad.  His answer was, "Yuck!"  Yeah.  He's not into prims.

Clothes pin dolls in their grungy spa.  They look silly!  They are getting a tan in the oven now... I will post their finished make-over later!

It's a Beautiful Day in the Bloggerhood...

Okay, so here is the run down from yesterday of what I did in-between working on my class newsletter(Which I MUST finish today!!!)

     I painted the lantern.  Hubby would not let me paint it black, so I grunged it (there are some black splotches...  heheee).  I used Gesso to build up areas  of "gunk"- a always like that look on prim furniture.  It's like it got a little grimy and someone painted over.  The gesso soaked up the brown wash more that the rest of the wood- awesome!!!  Then, I mushed and rubbed in some cinnamon and Modgepodge to further darken the grimy areas.  The picture doesn't really show the grime as well. It is a darker brown.

     Next, I started my baggies and finished my dolls.  I need to finish the bags and stain everything.  I don't know why the one doll has a big head.  Maybe it is vanity...

     My eBay packages are ready to be mailed.  I fit the large order carefully into two packages.  Pray that they all arrive safely.  One lady ordered fabric about a week ago.  I mailed it within the 3 day processing time that I show on my listing.  She also got free shipping that was parcel post.  She has not gotten it yet and seems a bit discontent.  However, it is WELL within the range of the delivery time frame- 8/21-8/29.  Please pray that it arrives soon.  I am so afraid of poor feedback and letting people down. :(

     I grunged a can and ball jar.  Now, I did mostly cinnamon.  I did put quite a bit of modgepodge, but I like the "dusty" look.  However, I don't want cinnamon sprinkling everywhere.  It seems that most of it is staying on.  Does anyone have a recommendation as to how to keep it on there better without losing the dusty look?

Bailey was good support through out the day in getting things done.  But, at 12 am, she gave in to comfyness and sleep.  I had to carry her to bed later...  My little baby!

  

Blessings to you all!

Heather

Coffee Talk for Today:

How are you all doing?  What can we pray for in your life?