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Feel free to contact me by my email. nahowe13@yahoo.com Hope to hear from you.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

A BOX FULL OF LOVE

i LOVE PUTTING ALL THE FUN STUFF IN A BOX FOR MY SISTER. tHE BEST PART IS ADDING RIBBONS AND EMBELLISHMENTS. i FOUND A GREAT aRT nOUVEAU DESIGN AND aRTHUR rACKHAM BOOK. i HAVE ALSO PACKED UP A FEW VINTAGE vERA DESIGN LINENS, AND VINTAGE vOGUE PATTERNS. a FEW OTHER FUN ITEMS.
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chunk (junk) jewelry revealed

I used an old gold belt and added junk jewelry using jump rings. I need to purchase gold clasps. I find it unbelieve in all that junk I did not find one. I have not decide if I will keep it or take to the thrift store. I suppose I could wear it and see if it is me.
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Chunk (Junk) Jewelry

My friend saves all the broken jewelry for me at the thrift store. Check back to see what becomes of it.....
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Help me I am addicted to vintage


I found this great vintage wedding cake topper at To Every Nation Thrift store and I had to take it home. What I will do with it I am unsure all I know is I could not leave without it. I also found the great crown pin. It is a great place to volunteer at it is like treasure hunting.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Kinder Egg toys

I came accross a bag of Kinderegg toys at the thriftstore boy was I excited. I lived in Germany and they were so fun to collect. I am going to try and drill throught them and make some jewelry with them, we will see how that goes.
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New life for an old Fossil watchband

I loved this old leather watch band I picked up at To Every Nation Thrift Store.  I knew it would make a great cuff. I removed the watch and added some vintage jewelry pieces and it is ready to wear tommorrow.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

My sister says it is so sweet her teeth hurt!


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I have not been hiding!





It has been way too long to make a post.  I have been busy hanging out with my husband while he is home.  But he has once again left.  We had a great trip to Michigain to pack up my mother in laws household and move it to Florida .  While there Dennis treated me to a trip to Mackinac Isand one of my favorite places.  We rented bikes, a horse and carriage and of course had a great meal.  Thanks babe I love you

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Book cover madness


I had a lot of fun making these book covers.  Lots of bits and pieces of fabric I have had stashed away.  To the thrift store they go.  Hope someone likes them.  Posted by Picasa

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Sweet purse for a sweet girl!

A sweet young lady bought a purse I made for the thrift store a couple months ago and requested another for her sweet friend's birthday.  I hope she likes it.  This one is made out of almost all recycled fabrics and scraps. 

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

New Life for old lamps


I took these lamps home from the thrift store I was inspired to added some modern touches.  I struggled taking them apart but I did it YEAH, next came high gloss sliver paint for the bottom and hardware and high gloss black for the main body.  I was so proud to get them back together again.  I will bring them back to the store and we will see if they go home soon.

Lady Bug love

My sister Gail inspired me to use my scrap fabric to make patch work  pieces.  It is just plain fun, no thought just sew.  The bag went to the thrift store I volunteer at,  hopefully it will make someone happy.

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Friday, May 20, 2011

New Life for Old Pillows

I love the colors of these pillows. This great fabric came into the thrift store and just knew I had to cover pillow with it. But enough pillows. Something new tommorrow.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Abracadabra pillow magic

Someone donated these Christmas pillows which were totally outdated and would most likely not sell.  I covered them in A Jay Yang designed fabric.  I think they will leave the thrift store fairly quick. 

Monday, May 16, 2011

Old quilt

Found this great hand stiched quilt at the thrift store unsure yet  what I will make with it.

Pillows for my daughters new apt

My daughther recently moved into her first apt. and wanted some throw pillows for her living room.  We used old throw pillow forms and covered with an old shower curtain and t-shirt from thrift store. Made a nice addition to her living room. 

Monday, May 2, 2011

recycle purse


Made with fabric samples donated to thrift store and going back to store for sale.  So much fun to make mainly using the serger. 

Sweet dress sewn for $1.00

 


My sister Gail came for a visit and we bought this sweet fabric and pattern at To Every Nation Thrift Store and she sewed me this sweet dress.  Amazing what you can find and make with thrift store finds.

The beauty of the seas

I went on a great vacation with my family to the Keys.  The fish were so beautiful.  


A little girls wish!

As a child I always wanted the little jewerly music box that when opened the little ballarina would pop up and turn to the music. While at To Every Nation Thrift Store I found what as a child I never had but I do now. It needs some cleaning and I may make some changes, maybe.
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