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so we share!

The magnets from the previous post were made using these:

lids from the frozen concentrated juice cans
Hey! I never said they were healthy or low in calories!

The letters were printed on regular cardstock, six letters per page....
Cut, glue, and of course I had to add a little glitter around the edges because...

Well, because everything is better with a little bit of glitter!!!
A magnet glued on the back and....

Ta da!!!

"Thrift was never more necessary in the world's history than it is today"
~Francis H. Sisson~
1871-1933
Banker, Vice President of the Guaranty Trust Co

I guess things haven't changed much after all!!

Recycling at its best!

Don't throw the

away!!!!
I have said that many, many times.
How many?
This many....

I knew that eventually I was going to have an

to recycle them.

The family made fun of

but I didn't really care!

I love my magnets!
Some of them were even used as table settings for our Christmas Lunch table...

and some other ones work hard holding coupons on the fridge.
Yes, I love my magnets!
They are fun, inexpensive, easy to make and they are as cute as

A blank canvas...

well, sort of...actually a plain hand mirror...
and a lonely metal flower....

Plus a little bit of this....

and a little bit of that....

And the cute but plain mirror is all ready to be displayed on a vanity...

or on the wall....

We bet you can find lots of "blank canvases" around your own home...get them together, play and glue...That simple, no excuses.
Happy creating!

White Wednesday

For this, the first White Wednesday of 2010, we decided to show three of our 2009 projects:


The Dinning Room chairs....

The Grain Sack pillows....

The Curbside Dresser turned into Sideboard...

Projects that once they were tackled, provided us with hours of enjoyment and our family with space in the garage!

Easy, inexpensive and quick projects that for some reason or another were put aside for the longest time and that once finished gave us a complete feeling of accomplishment.
Feeling that we will pursue this coming year because we have learned our lesson:

"If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it"
~Olin Miller~

Now let's get out there and make something beautiful!!


For more White Inspiration, visit:
Kathleen at Faded Charm

Junking Monday #14

We started the New Year the best way possible...Junking!

and junking in a Oh so chic! frame of mind.
Check it out...

We found 2 antique mirrors, one with original gold paint distressed to perfection...

and the second one with killer carvings.
We will distress the white paint someone added, and we'll reveal the gold underneath...

A 1920's drum lampshade with original silk.
We have plans for this beauty: burlap and jewelry will make it irresistible!

Talking about irresistible...
Sweet vanity bench in need of a new seat cover. Easy enough!

Wonderful black lettering on this large canvas mail bag

and stunning leather closures with perfect vintage appeal...a nice conversation piece....

The next 2 pictures show the smalls we brought home.
A beautiful ivory hand mirror...
pearls and some vintage baubles...
a metal rose picked for texture...
a small goldish frame
and a little girl screaming for a crown and a Valentine sash maybe?

If this is a sign of how the rest of the year will be, we are excited for 2010...
Some vintage charm, easy projects, a touch of whimsy and lots of glam...!

If you have found some goodies and would like to share...link up...
We would love to stop by and admire your beauties!