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!

Wednesday Whats & What-Nots...

What to do, what to do...

     I got this egg gathering basket on eBay.  I have always been drawn to them because of their wire look and my prim imagining of their use.  I know farmers and homesteaders may not romanticize the gathering of eggs, but these baskets remind me of a time gone by and a simpler life.  Eggs in Styrofoam?  Not so much. However, I broke my purchasing rule- I must have a spot or use for it.  Ooops, I failed this time. I bought it because I liked it.  So, I need some help.  I want to do something prim with it, but I do not want to just put plastic prim-looking eggs in it.  I want to do something different.  So, what do you think?

Whatcha' Doin'

    Well, I am going to visit a local coffee shop (owned by the sister of Aimee of "My *Pink* Life").  I love their vanilla lattes!  I want to also check out the new decor.  I am showing some artwork there in September.  They have changed their "local art wall" a bit, so I want to "scope" it out before finalizing what I want to put on it.  I am also going to check out some of the local thrift stores to see if there are any bargains or things I can remake and sell.  I do sell some things on eBay, but I am still trying to figure out what sells well.  I am new to the eBay selling and blogging world, so this summer has been an adventure.

What I am NOT Doing...

     Yard work.  I have an electric trimmer now.  My dad gave me one that he was not using.  I fell in love with it just like my other love, Mr. Powerwasher.  I know.  Weird.  But there is great satisfaction is making something neat and clean quickly.  I went to TOWN on the bushes on the one side of our house.  We dug out pathetic looking ornamental grasses and planted hostas.  Now, it just needs edging and mulch.  Why I am not doing any more yard work today?  Allergies..  Allergies to everything.  Last week, within 15 minutes of working outside, I had two huge mosqito bites and a rash from the hedges.  This week I was smart- I wore a long-sleeved shirt.  No rashes, but last night I spent most of the night coughing and sneezing.  My other friend, Sir Benadryl, helped me out.  Only problem- I didn't wake up until 10 am.  I am not a person who sleeps in... Ugh.  So much for the early start! So, I will slice and dice the bushes on the other side of the house another day.  Aaaaachooo!

Coffee Talk for Today: So, what are your "Whats and What-Nots" for today?

 Blessings!

Heather