The love of beads.

What a sweet shell.  I was so worried about drilling a hole in it, but it worked out great.  The great orange and black beads in the bottom one are beans.  I found most of these beads from the old broken jewelry.

Fairy land

This horrible cat painting has been starring at me for too long at the thrift store.  First thing was to paint it over in black.  What came next just happened.  I am very happy with it.  The photos did not come out too well.  It is hard to get a great photo once I wax it.

A little Valentine love.

A little valentine happiness. Wood with vintage music sheets from thrift store.  Micheal's store valentine paper pack.  Embellishments from the thrift store.  Heading to the thrift store for sale.

Lots of baggage.

Three sweet bags for three sweet girls.  Thank you for your warm smiles and great cups of coffee and of course lets not forget my breakfast sandwich.  If in Vero Beach Florida stop by and have a cup of coffee.  http://www.facebook.com/riococobeans

Fabric and pattern for $2.00

Thrift stores are a great place for fabric and patterns.  My next project and it only cost $2.00

A Little Christmas Happiness

I can not wait to add these sweet finds to Christmas scenes.

Christmas Tree Skirt

I I have always wanted a tree skirt but never found one I loved until today.  I found this hand sitched on at the thrift store next to mine.  I will post a photo once it is on the tree.

I promise it will put a smile on your face.

Found him in  a box full of Christmas stuff at To Every Nation Thrift store was not going home without him.

The apron was made using a vintage tea towel and table cloth.

Fun Children's apron

This was a fun piece to make.  I used a vintage table cloth and linens.   I had to make my own bias tape and I am pretty happy with the results.

Sweet Pink

This sweet little dress was made using vintage linen table cloth and a linen hand towel. I have not sewn a dress for a little one in some time, it brought back memories of my little girls.

Thrift store patterns and sewing materials

Thrift stores are the best place to find great patterns and sewing materials. 

Owl Book cover

A friend requested a bible cover.  I had alot of fun with this one, especially the fabric.  I stamped the owl and leafs.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.