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2 New Raggedy Sewing Patterns

2012-01-16T11:54:00.003-05:00

This weekend I was doing a little pattern making.
I have 2 Brand New Patterns for sale.
One if for a set of dolls. The one above and below.
The pattern will tell you how to make both of these dolls.

The second pattern I made is for my Raggedy Ann Plastic Doll Keeper.
I have them listed in my Etsy Shop.

This week I plan on craft show prepping more.
I have lots of doll bodies to sew. My
sewing machine is alive once again for craft show prep.
Happy Monday!!

Raggedy Ann dolls

2012-01-12T16:09:00.008-05:00

These are the first dolls of 2012.
I am ready to dive into my doll making this year
at full speed. I am working on 2 patterns right now.
I should have those finished tonight.
I listed 4 dolls in my Etsy shop.

Each one is made with homespun fabric shirts and wool skirts.

This little cutie sold to a local friend of mine.

Oh my gosh. I am just really excited about the cute faces I stitched
on my dolls. I have been stitching the eyes on my dolls
instead of using buttons.

I love this hair. I will have to order more.
There is enough for maybe one more doll.
Yikes.

My landlord bought this doll.
How fun huh?
She dropped by today and was
checking out my aqua room, which she loves.
She was really impressed with my dolls.
I giggled when she said I WILL TAKE THIS ONE!

I have more Raggedy Ann Dolls to hand make.
I must get the patterns finished first.
Oh dear, who wants to make dinner for me?

My first Craft show of the Year!

2012-01-10T09:05:00.004-05:00

I am only doing maybe 3 shows this year.
I have spread them out so I am not busy all the time
doing several things at once. I need to concentrate more
on anniescuboards.com and this is the year to do it.

RETRO INDIE MARKET 2012
Boynton Beach, in Sunny South Florida

You can find me Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
at the Boynton Beach Woman's Club.
You can get directions here and find out
a little more information about this show.

If you love crafts and love vintage.
This is the show for you.
They have mixed a few crafters
and vintage sellers in a very pretty venue.
This show is only once a year.
I was there last year. I will be
on the first floor this year. Come look for me.
I am bringing all new creations
and bringing my dolls back as well.

This is the show to be at.
See you there!!

Vintage Amber Glass Cups

2012-01-10T08:48:00.004-05:00

I have been using a filter for my camera on my iPhone
to get these photos to look vintage like.

I am not an amber collector.
I had to buy these 3 pieces.
They are ice cream cups?
I have an idea to do something crafty with them.
Or keep them as is and put them in the kitchen cabinet.
Not sure.

I have been really good on passing up Pyrex lately.
You would be so proud of me. I
am not collecting or buying any of the ones
I already have and or do not like. I found some and walked
on by. It helped they were all scratched up.
I found these two Vintage Pyrex dishes.
The Spring Blossom Aqua Butterprint.
I like Butterprint cause it has the balloons.

I found these unique Milk Glass pieces.
Ok, faux pieces. But you know,
same thing to me. I wish to find real.
I love unique pieces. These are
on display at on Buffet table already.
I am done collecting vases. I need a few
other pieces for seasonal decor. I would love to display
Easter in Milk Glass. I am working on a Valentines display now.
I have some searching to do. I have a box of decor missing
in the garage. Oh and I threw my back out 2 days ago.
So I really want to go look. I am lucky enough to actually get in
a sitting position yesterday so I won't push it.
Its back to doing Pilates 2 to 3 times a week.
My lower back gets so much pressure on it.
You rest you rust.

I am sewing!! I have a few dolls coming out soon. I want to get
a few things put into my Etsy store as well. There should be
some new goodies in that store of mine very soon!!

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-03T08:58:00.006-05:00

I took all the Christmas decor down yesterday.
It is always sad to see it go away.
Everyone who loves to decorate knows the feeling.

This year I vow to decorate my buffet table often.
I want to show off little vintage displays.
I have quite a few pieces that look
so pretty together. Finally I have more than just Pyrex to show off.
I gathered all the cake plates I made last year
and put all the tarts and candles inside of them.
I was trying to go for a little bakery Valentines display.
Once I get it finished I will show it off.

Go to your local thrifty stores and go often.
Check to see what they have and what goes with your style.
Always think outside the box. Repurpose things.
No one says a trunk has to hold stuff. It can be a table.
A night stand can be a side table next to the sofa.
There are no rules in decor. Make your home you.
It may take some time to put a collection together or even a room.
But keep going. Keep your eyes open.

I decided to keep the vases out that I made for my Christmas decor.
I am not sure what to put in them yet. So this side of the buffet table looks
a little empty. I need some fillers. Hmmmm...

My sister and I has a huge feast. Crabs and shrimp.
I was kind of vague in telling you about finding my sister.
I realize this now.
It has been a whirlwind of days and I feel as if I am just
now catching up and getting my breath back.
My sister has been living at her current address for the last 5 years.
She does not drive.
She needed to renew her license since it was a year expired already.
I have been trying to find her all this time. (almost 9 years)
This past Dec.1 my oldest son was like lets try looking for her again.
My younger sister who lives here locally, my son and me all try every month
to dig and see what we can come up with.
Nov. 28. is my oldest sister's Birthday. She renewed her drivers license
on her Birthday. When she did she updated all her information.
In the state of Florida the DMV will let anyone search their Public records.
My younger sis is the one who found her by plugging in her info.
Up popped her full name and address.
I just had to drive over, knock on the door.
I did. I was greeted by her roommate who told me she was not home
from work yet and that he would call me to tell me when she got home.
Her roommate is a friend we grew up with but I lost touch with
when my sister and I moved away from as young adults.
He said he recommends telling her before I surprise her cause
she is a little on the nervous side. And that she is.
Christmas day me and my other sis got to hang out with older sis and
we were just smiling and giggling all day. It was fun.
She is a quiet person and I am completely opposite.
I am the tallest sister.
I am the girliest sister.
I am noticing lots of things about me and them.
Haha Sisters!! I am so happy I know
where all my sisters are now.
VERY HAPPY!

New year new Sketch book.
I started doodling already.

My friend traded me some yummy tarts.
I just LOVEEE everything.
I love bakery scents and fruit scent and florals.

I wishing you all a HAPPY and the BEST 2012!

Barbie Vanity Dresser

2011-12-28T09:56:00.002-05:00

Barbie got her Vanity Dresser for Christmas!
It came complete with all 3 dresser drawers.
I also got her 6 perfume bottles an alarm clock
and a hair dryer. (ok, it came with the dresser)
This dresser also came with a stool.
Which she is sitting on and blocking
pretty much the entire view of the dresser.
You can see the dresser here.
That is not my dresser but looks just like it.
My seat is just plain pink.
I am going to spruce it up and
use some vintage sheet fabric I have.

Gooseberry Pyrex

2011-12-28T09:50:00.002-05:00

I found these two Pyrex bowls yesterday

at my local thrifty store.
They were 3 bucks each.
Right is the 4 quart.
Left 2 1/2 quart.

I am trying not to buy any Pyrex I already have.
I am at the point where there is just not enough space
to hoard all the Pyrex in the world. So I am keeping
it simple. However, with me just typing that out
I am getting ready to type this. I already own these.
Both of them. HA! I am unable to pass up Gooseberry.
Well at the moment I am unable too. No but really.
I am serious about keeping my Pyrex
jumping loving heart from bringing them all home.
Only ones I do not have and must have.

At least try. Right?

Vintage Pink Alarm Clock

2011-12-28T09:45:00.003-05:00

How sweet is this Vintage Alarm Clock.
It has a new home in my Craft room.
It works!
I paid 3 bucks for it.
This is a Westclox.
You can learn a little about this company here.
There are some cute clocks on that page.
I would be clock obsessed so easy.
Keep your eyes open in your thrift stores.

Custom Doll Order

2011-12-28T09:35:00.002-05:00

I made this dolly for a customer of mine.
I do custom dolls.
You can just contact me on Etsy.
This one is my Valentines doll.
She wanted a heart nose.
I like her with the heart nose!!
I am thinking of changing my pattern now.

Vintage Santa Claus Ornaments

2011-12-28T09:29:00.006-05:00

I found these vintage Santa Clause Ornies
while thrift store shopping.

There was only 1 Mrs. Claus.
4 Santa Claus.
I paid 10 cents for each one.

I also found 3 mini Santas.
They look as if there were lights.
There are holes in them at the top of the hat.

I just put them all in bowls.

It was nice finding vintage Christmas decor.

Christmas was very MERRY!!

2011-12-28T09:15:00.007-05:00

My friend Genelle sent this gift to me.
I just adore her.
I screamed on Facebook how I loved this one scarf.
She just made it for me.
Like that.
Talk about so sweet!!
I wish I knew how to crochet/knit.
I love her creativity and style.
I love her to bits.
She did not have to go to all that trouble.
I sent her a little thank you package <3 .

She made me 2 scarves.
I KNOW!!
Talk about sweet!
Today is the first day I get to use one.
It is a little chilly outside!!

I really love love love these scarves!

She sent these earrings and ornies.
She really has awesome skills.

Thank you again GENELLE!! XOXO

I have been busy with my Sister and catching up.
She does not want her photo on the internet.
Well, that is her. She is still set in her ways.
I am so glad to have her back.
It has been a whirlwind of days that have been flying by.
We spent Christmas together and shall be
spending New Years together too.

I FOUND MY MISSING SISTER!

2011-12-15T07:41:00.003-05:00

Some of you may remember that I had 2 sisters missing. I found my youngest sister almost 2 years ago on Facebook. I just found my older sister yesterday. I FOUND HER! My heart is complete! She is here in FLORIDA. IN THE SAME COUNTY as me.

THANK YOU GOD!

I am so excited.

Please excuse me if I am not around for a bit.
You can understand why.

XOXO

Rag doll Bag keeper

2011-12-14T13:12:00.003-05:00

I just made this little dolly up.
She is a plastic bag keeper.
Her dress will get nice and poofy after you stuff
it full of plastic bags.

I will be working on a pattern for her.

This doll is already listed in my Etsy Shop.

Vintage Jenny Japanese Playset Salon

2011-12-13T16:08:00.004-05:00

SO I bought this set off Ebay.
It is really just the Oh my gosh MUST HAVE gift for me.
I have it under the tree not wrapped.
I bought this gift myself.
I found it at a really awesome buy it now price.
I was shocked actually.
I have seen this once before on flickr with a Blythe doll.
I have wanted it ever since I saw this photo!!
This play set is from 1987.
The Barbies in my house now have a salon to visit!!

Not all the pieces are there but most of the important ones are.
There is more to the set. I will show it off once I am allowed to
play with it. REALLY play with it.

Lots of Holiday Hustling here!

2011-12-13T16:00:00.004-05:00

So there has been lots of this since October.
I have been sewing and keeping busy with
a few custom orders. I love it when someone
wants me to sew. I am currently making a few
new patterns and dolls as well as my side work.

There have been a few parties this Holiday season.
I have been eating and smiling and laughing with friends.
I love a good gathering of giggles with my friends.

Becky here is Modeling the Vintage Dream House Desk
I purchased a few weeks back. I was lucky enough
to find one with all the drawers. Even the original bird
and bowl came with this desk. I thought this desk would
be small. Oh it is not. The stool is lined with cute fabric.
This will be a sewing desk. Naturally.

Thrifted Vintage Tablecloths

2011-12-13T15:54:00.003-05:00

I found a bunch of vintage linen tablecloths.
My collection is growing.
I should count how many thrifted ones I have.

This is the 3rd time I found this tablecloth.
I have one. I sold one on Etsy.
This is either going to go into my Etsy Shop or I will use it for fabric.
This is a long tablecloth. I think I should try to sell it first.
I do love the flower prints for my dolls.

This Vintage Pink Tablecloth was just screaming
take me home. So I did. It is a little rainy/gloomy outside and my
lack of camera skills could not capture the
AMAZING aqua color on the flowers.

EASY Fudge Recipe

2011-12-07T17:06:00.005-05:00

I am making fudge again.
I am using this recipe I found here,
but I am tweaking it to my likes.

I used freshly cracked Walnuts.
I used one package of semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup of milk chocolate chips (just cause I had some left over)
3 tablespoons of Almond Butter
1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1 Tablespoon of butter
1 can of condensed milk
1 cup mini marshmallows

I did not use any salt since my butter was salted.

I greased the bottom of my Pyrex Dish with
butter and then dusted with powdered sugar
before pouring the fudge in.

YUM!!

Rement Pyrex Dishes

2011-12-07T17:03:00.003-05:00

My awesome friend gifted these to me!!
I am in love with them.
I had no clue they even made these.
They are like Barbie doll size.
I am loving them so much.
I want more.
I am on a hunt!
Could you just see my Barbie kitchen?
These were made into rings. LOVE!

Charlie Brown is in my tree!

2011-12-07T17:00:00.002-05:00

My friend sent me this Ornie!!
I love him!

Thrifty Shopping!

2011-12-05T14:07:00.007-05:00

My friend and I traveled to a thrift shop that is a drive for us.
It was worth it. We made a day of it and hit up a few stores
and had lunch. We were on a mission. The shelves in store are full.

and I mean full!!

I found this milk glass boat. It is real milk glass.
I was so happy when I saw it sitting there waiting for me.

I found a whole bunch of vintage knitted hot pads.

I found Pyrex!! Lots of Vintage Pyrex!

I just love a good Pyrex find!!

Local Craft show shopping

2011-12-05T14:02:00.004-05:00

I did a little bit of craft show shopping yesterday.
Have you been seeing shows by you?
There are so many this time of the year.
Check a few out and support your local crafters and artists!

I bought the fake cupcake ornie, ring and
yummy cookie chocolate goodness!
I ate half the cookies and gave the rest to my son.
I am unable to to pass up yummy foods at craft shows.
You find the best foods there!!

I made more ornies!

2011-12-05T14:00:00.002-05:00

I made a bunch of custom ornies last week.
I have one more to make.
I love making these little heads!

I have been making fudge!

2011-12-05T13:54:00.003-05:00

There is so many ways to make fudge. I have been
looking all over the internet for everyone's recipes.
I am making a few different versions and testing them out
on everyone in the house, family and friends.

This one is made with condensed milk. I LOVE it.
Very addicting.
Extra cardio at the gym this month!!

Thrifty Black Friday for me

2011-11-26T08:32:00.010-05:00

Sometimes I take photos with my iphone and sometimes I take them with my fancy camera.
Just in case you were wondering why some look a little grainy.

I found this huge jar of vintage buttons at the thrift store.
I went black Friday shopping at my thrifty stores.
They were not crowded. The usual crowd was there.
Each store was running a sale of some sort.
Nothing was full price so that is fabulous.
I went last year too.
I about passed on this jar of buttons.
I am a button freak. I have no idea why I was going to leave them.
I walked past and then I stopped in my tracks reached out my arm and grabbed them
before walking away. Sometimes I think I have something
vintage outta my system. Then the crafter in me takes over and say
HEY DON'T PASS those up. Button are expensive.
I am so glad I grabbed them.
I could not even open them in the store to see what was inside.
I had to wait till I got home and watch hubby struggle with the jar
before I could see the beauty of buttons I scored.
I am smitten with the old jar too.

I found this Milk glass Strawberry.
Its a container. The lid opens.
It feels like Pyrex.
Its all white inside.
I think it may be a sugar bowl.
This strawberry bowl is the size of a real large apple.
I am giving this to my friend Tiffany.
She collects strawberry vintage kitchen kitsch items.

The vintage sheets just keep on coming!
I am so happy. Here and there I have been finding sheets I love.
I am going to put these two twin size flat sheets in my Etsy shop.
They are so bright and have lots of potential!

You are looking at my 40th Birthday Present.
Seriously!

You have no idea ho long I have been wanting this house.
Since the age of 7.
My friend had this house. I also had a friend who
had the other house I loved. The 2 story town home with the moving
elevator. Have you seen it? It is here if you wanna peek.
That is an amazing price for that house too.

This Vintage 1970's A frame Barbie House is mine. All mine.
Finally. I am so happy. All the parts are there too.
All the windows, the doors, the columns the closet, oh my!!
I promise to blog more about it. I am currently decorating it.
I purchased this on Ebay.
They have so many of these homes on Ebay.
You have to keep your eyes open to find the right one for you
and then pounce on it. I have furniture that went to this house.
I have a few pieces. I need more and I am waiting on one in the mail.
I am going to love making this house up. I plan on giving it a sewing room.
The back of the house is just as pretty as the front of the house.
You can move this house around and change the look of it.
I am such a kid.

You have to BUILD the house. And it will look a lot like this once you open your box.
Eeeekk. Hubby helped me and we got it done in one night.

I am hanging up snowflakes above my tree. I will have photos soon of this too.

Thanksgiving feast was made by me and my Mother in Law.
I made the Turkey and oh my gosh. It came out
so fabulous and juicy. Want to know my secret?
I take salt, pepper, butter and chopped up celery, garlic and onions.
I mix them all together in a bowl.
I then take a handful and shove this mixture in between the skin and the meat.
All in the breast area just keep shoving it in there. Then stuff the rest in the cavity.
Then place your turkey UPSIDE down on a rack that
is a few inches away from the bottom of your pan.
You have to try to keep the bird off the pan. I then
coated it with salt n pepper on the outside (all over) and a little oil.
The oil gives the skin its crispy crunch.
The last hour the turkey is cooking you turn the bird over the breast gets a tan.
I have a tin foil tent covering mine until the last hour when I flip the bird I take off the foil.
The pan dripping makes the best gravy too.
People laugh when they hear how I cook my bird.
I never cook it any other way EVER.
Once I tried this...I NEVER went back to breast up.
I never get tired of hearing how awesome the breast is.
I prefer the dark meat.

I used lots of Vintage Green Pyrex.

Thrifting before Thanksgiving!

2011-11-22T13:41:00.009-05:00

I found these 4 pieces of Milk Glass.

I found this gold vintage handbag.
Its a very pretty evening bag.
In great shape.

Vintage Divided Fire King Milk glass dish.

I found this round tablecloth.
I think I have this.
If I do. I am putting this one in my Etsy shop.

I found a vintage bed sheet.
Finally!! It has been a while.
I was so excited to see this one.
This one is a twin size.
No holes or stains.

This beautiful duck was in my backyard this morning.
I have no idea what it is called.
Do you know?

Raggedy Ann Christmas Ornies

2011-11-22T09:58:00.007-05:00

I made several ornies for the Christmas Tree.
These are primitive Raggedy Ann doll heads.
I added hats and crowns and bows to their hair.
Each one has a string so you can hang them.

These sold as soon as I listed them.
(WOW!!)
Thank you Allison.

As of now I have 2 sets in there. These are one of them.

They have eyelet crowns.

These ones have little bows.

I kinda like the Crowns the most.

Pink Woodsy People Doll House

2011-11-17T09:37:00.002-05:00

I listed this house on Etsy yesterday and it sold
not long afterwards.

Now that is awesome.
This is going to be a Christmas gift for some little girl.
I hope she loves it.
Oh I think I she will.

Thrifty Milk Glass calls me still

2011-11-17T09:23:00.006-05:00

I found this little white candy dish.

I found another white goblet.
I have this same goblet in my bedroom.
It holds all of my change.

See! Well....Uhhhh

there...SEE!!

I have a set!!

I am going to try to see if I can use these milk glass pieces in some Christmas
displays this year. I will have to set up more little areas. Oh my!
Lots of decorating to do.
My craft room is even getting a Christmas Tree!

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

2011-11-17T09:18:00.004-05:00

I have been setting up little displays all over the house.
Last year I was moving in a week before Christmas.
This year I get to take my time.
I am even making some Christmas decor.

I found this Charlie Brown and Linus set
at CVS this year. I love Charlie.
I stalked my store till they came in.
My friend told me about them and her displays
were already out in OCT! Why do they set
out Christmas in October?

I am slowly setting things up around here.
This year my Christmas colors are pink and lilac.

Vintage Snowflake Pyrex Bowl

2011-11-17T09:16:00.002-05:00

In Blue!
This is the 2 /2 quart size bowl.
I bought it on my Birthday!
So now it is the Birthday Bowl.

My photo wall

2011-11-17T09:10:00.003-05:00

I was only going to do black frames on this wall in my craft room.
That was quickly not happening.

Can you believe it has almost been a year since I moved into this rental house?
Me either! We are going to renew the lease next month.
Hooray! I just love that I get to live on the lake
for another year. It is so pretty here.
God willing I can stay longer.

Maybe I will be able to do more decorating!
My craft room will prolly get a make over in January.
Same colors. Just a move around everything kinda make over.

Vintage Barbie Doll House Fun

2011-11-17T09:02:00.007-05:00

This is Becky.
I got her a few years back for Christmas.
She has been out of the box for a while.
I have not taken anything else out.
I am going to soon.
I want to get her all moved into this house.
This is the Barbie Country Living Home.
Which I also got a few years ago.
You can see the post here about it.
There are a bunch of photos.

I have been buying vintage barbie toys.
I found the fridge and stove.
I love how much food came with it.

Plus with tons of cookware.
I would like to see some Pyrex in there.

I am crazy about the 70's vintage Barbie toys.

DIY Christmas Vase

2011-11-10T14:06:00.006-05:00

This morning I had this idea to make a Christmas vase.
Not for flowers. I wanted to use the vase to put pretty things inside of it.
So while I went there to get the supplies needed for this, I found a few
other goodies as well. I found this little milk glass vase. It is half of the size
of the others I have been finding. So cute! I also found a little
lamb that wanted to come home with me.

These 2 vintage Pyrex Dishes.
Spring Blossom.

I found these 2 white deer. They are perfect.
I was shocked they were not roughed up.
I found the clear vase. I had a hard time picking out
which style I wanted. They have a zillion of them at the thrift
store. So many clear glass ones in different shapes and some with etching
of a pattern all around them. I finally chose two that were just plain clear.
I want to show off my vintage ornies I found several years ago.
I thought this would be pretty. Then I decided right there in
the store that it could be even better if I glued a bottom to it.
Make the vase even taller. So I quickly ran around to the other
side of the thrifty rack where they keep the candlesticks and wine glasses
and what not. They have so many of those to choose from too.

I finally decided to work with this sugar bowl.
It is nice and sturdy and pretty.
I did manage to find another vase half the
size of the large one so I grabbed that too.
I matched that up with a small vase.
I used E-6000 Glue.

The candle stick was just too high.

Now to wait for them to set.

Thrifty November Afternoon

2011-11-07T16:41:00.013-05:00

I went on a thrifty speed race hunt today. I am busy with a sewing order
and I have a gift I am making and really no time to go anywhere. Lucky
my friend called and forced me out cause she left a cake stand here.
I met up with her really fast and so glad I did!

I found this 4 quart Vintage Aqua Pyrex Bowl.
2 Flower Power Fun Pillowcases.

I found this mixture of glass thrifty goodness.
The canning jar is for my crafty supplies.
I found another Vintage Spring Blossom Pyrex Pitcher.
I will be selling this one in Etsy.
I have been having this think for Milk Glass lately.
I can not afford the real stuff, unless it's found thrifted.
I have been collecting some faux pieces here and there.
I am going to put up a small display with them soon.

I have been collecting the vases for a craft show project.
I have a really creative idea for them.
I just hope it turns out. I will show them off if it works.

My friend told me back in the day everyone used to throw these
white milk glass vases out!! What??

I am SOoooo excited over this find.
One flat twin size vintage Ghost Busters bed sheet!
In wonderful condition.

There was a craft show over the weekend and I was unable to attend.
I had my friend pick me some jam up from my favorite seller!
I wish I could have gone.
I was helping a friend out.

When my friend Amanda came over for the Fall gathering party,
she brought a few pieces of Vintage Woodland Pyrex over for me!!
I have a complete set now thanks to her. I only had one of these bowls.
She brought over all 3. She is super AWESOME!
These are perfect and just in time for Thanksgiving.

This white milk glass goblet is perfect for my display!

Small vintage Pyrex Shenandoah bowl. (from Amanda as well, XOXO)

Weeeeee you see how hooked I am?
I am finding lots of pieces in this faux Milk Glass.
These are being kept with my Pyrex. They
look fabulous with them! I hope I get some flowers soon
so I can show them off.

2 vintage Yellow Pillowcases

2 Vintage scarves. One of them is a Vera!!

Two Vintage Vera Pillowcases.
These will be going into my Etsy shop.

1 Flat twin Vintage Star Wars bed sheet.
This is the red one. I have seen the blue.
Never the red. NEVER LOCALLY until now.
This one is from 1983.
It has Ewoks on the sheet!!!

2 Custom Order Raggedy Ann dolls

2011-11-03T13:27:00.003-04:00

I made these dolls for a wonderful customer of mine.
I am offering custom made dolls on Etsy right now.

I have a few styles of dolls I am offering.
CLICK HERE to see the primitive dolls I am offering to make for you.
Each one is $25 dollars. There are 4 dolls to choose from.
I have different hair colors and fabrics to choose from.

I am also offering to make my Raggedy Retro Pair of dolls for $55 dollars.
You can click here to see them. I have all those fabrics and hair to make
them just like those in the photo. I also have blue or green in those prints
if you prefer.

Fall Friendly Gathering 2011

2011-11-03T13:09:00.007-04:00

Some of us crafty girls got together last minute
to celebrate the arrival of fall.
My friend Tiffany (here) misses seeing changing colors in leaves.
I too wish we had the changing of the leaves here.
So I got this idea.
PHOTO BOOTH!!!
I cut a bunch of leaves in felt and taped them to the wall
to make the backdrop for our photo booth.
I used my table benches for us to sit on.
My camera was on a tripod.

We used different props and everyone was taking photos.
This is a fun project. Easy too. Everyone
wants to get their photo taken with props.
I recommend making a photo booth at your next party.
Tell your friends to bring fun props.
There are other photos but I did not
get permission to share those on my blog.
I forgot to ask them when they were here.

Rather Calm considering what we normally are like!!

Oh and I never took food photos.
BIG time sorry. It was amazing too.
I never seen so much Pyrex being used either.
I had tons of left overs. I enjoyed them all!!

A vintage bowl full of Halloween Candy.

2011-11-03T13:04:00.003-04:00

There is a little window next to my front door.
I thought I should advertise there was CANDY to be given out
So you better come on over and knock!!

I saw the cutest costumes. I loved opening the door and seeing such
sweet little faces. I gave big handfuls away. I wanted all that
candy gone. There was still some left at the end of the night.

Last year on my old street we didn't get any trick or treaters.
This year we got so many. I love it.

I did not carve my pumpkin.
I wanted to keep it for a while.

Getting ready for Halloween!

2011-10-24T16:05:00.004-04:00

I have my pumpkin and this Saturday I am carving or decorating it!
We wait till last min. down here in the South to do that.

Humidity+ 80 degrees or hotter = BUGS!!
Oh and a Rotten Smelly Pumpkin.

I will have lots of photos for you very soon.

This weekend is going to be so much fun.
If your celebrating, Have a fun safe one.

Raggedy Andy Ann Sewing Pattern

2011-10-17T13:05:00.002-04:00

Raggedy Andy & Ann Sewing Pattern
now available in my Etsy shop.

The Blog Birthday Prize goes to...

2011-10-16T13:52:00.003-04:00

BECKY from Country Folk ART LANE!

Congrats Becky!

I had 59 people take part in this giveaway.
The number generator choose lucky number 49!

Becky, send me your mailing information!

My next giveaway is happening in facebook.
If you haven't liked Annie's Cupboards yet,
now is the time! Contest starts soon!

THANKS FOR CELEBRATING WITH ME!
XO

Enter to win the Doll Giveaway

2011-10-15T08:03:00.003-04:00

Today is the last FULL day to enter to win this doll.
Tomorrow at Noon, EST time I am going to pick a winner.
Please make sure you come back here Sunday to see
if you won. You can find out how to enter
by clicking HERE!

GOOD LUCK!!
Thanks for entering my 5th Birthday of blogging giveaway contest!

2011-10-15T07:41:00.005-04:00

I forgot to show you some of my goodies from Stitch Rock 2011.
I just can't express the love for that pink beaded purse!

The other day I found this plate / dish warmer in a thrifty store.
Usually I see the oblong ones or square ones that take up so much counter space.
Actually it's called a Warm-O-Tray.
You can see a vintage one with the box right here on Ebay.
They are for the Party Hostess.
Which screams, ME!
Next crafty party my dip can stay heated and I am so excited!
I picked this up for 4 bucks. I will be testing it out at the next party.

I was in one of my favorite antique stores the other day
and this vintage suitcase display caught my eye.
It is fabulous.
Awesome way to repurpose suitcases.
Sometimes I see those stained up suitcases and wonder what
could be done with them.
This is perfect.
You will never see the inside.

All summer I have been finding yards of vintage fabric at the thrift store!

Boiled Peanuts!!
I do love me some boiled peanuts.
I am unable to eat peanuts.
Peanuts are not a nut.
They are legume. A BEAN!
I am unable to eat beans to do to my tummy problems.
However, I can eat the peanuts boiled and have
no suffering side effects. I make sure to have a serving size.
Do you know how healthy BOILED peanuts are for you?
I made mine in the crock pot. It took me two days. I like mine soft.
Want to learn how to cook them?
Go to foodgawker and type boiled peanuts in.
There are several ways you can make them.
Canjun ones are amazing. But not too spicy if your making them for me!!

Homemade Jam

2011-10-15T07:29:00.005-04:00

This is the best jam I have ever tasted.
My friends makes this amazing jam.
You can find it by clicking HERE!

I wish you could just dip your spoon in and give a little taste.
My friend Emily and Jessica are selling their hand mades on
the road right now. They are hitting up the craft shows
and selling more than just jam. Check their Etsy link
and click the read more on their page. They have a list
of places they will be. If you live in Florida. They will be
in Northern Florida and Southern.

You must try her pickles and beans and garlic.

Fresh baked bread toasted with jam or what I like to call dessert!

I am currently hiding this jar in my fridge.
No one in the house knows anything
about it.

and the apple butter I bought from them.

Shhhhhh!!

still time to enter

2011-10-13T10:40:00.003-04:00

I am giving away this doll
and all her goodies inside
the suitcase.
(not the suitcase itself)

Please enter before Sunday at NOON, EST.

CLICK HERE to find out how to enter!

Vintage Pyrex Dishes

2011-10-13T10:29:00.007-04:00

I found this yellow dot Pyrex bowl.
I wish I could find the rest of the set!

I found these all at one store.
Sitting on the same shelf.
Waiting for me.
2 small Pyrex snowflake fridge dishes. Blue on white.
The medium snowflake fridge dish. White on blue.
One aqua Pyrex meatloaf dish. Well that is what I am using it for.

My friend snagged this for me in a Georgia thrifty store.
Orange Pyrex bowl.
ORANGE!!

I found this avocado green Pyrex bowl.

My friend Amy gave me the gravy boat with matching plate.
I have wanted one for so long. A gravy boat. ANY Pyrex
one would have done. Now my Thanksgiving table will be
Pyrex ready! The sugar and creamer dish are my first of
finding this pattern.

I do love a good Pyrex find!

DIY Cake Plate

2011-10-13T10:20:00.006-04:00

I have a cake plate tutorial right here.
If you click on the link it will tell you how I made this.
You can make one too.

While thrifting I have been searching for domes for my cake
plates. Usually you can find a whole bunch of cheese or cake domes
loose. They sometimes will have the set. The bottom piece is really
not needed when your making your own DYI cake stand.

I about fell over when I saw
this pretty green glass dome.
All by itself.
Waiting for some thrifty person to come
repurpose it since the bottom was missing.
This looks like it went on top of a bowl.
Maybe a candy dish lid?
Perfect!

Vintage Candle Wall Sconce

2011-10-13T10:13:00.004-04:00

I purchased this vintage candle wall sconce
at my local thrift store.
It is plastic and had this white with gold sponge paint all over it.
YUCK!
I quickly grabbed some spray paint.
PINK spray paint.
Then painted and let it dry.
I hung it in my craft room.
I love the way it came out.
Such an easy make over.

Now this .99 cent find is fabulous!
Check your local thrift stores.
You never know what you can make over
with just a little paint.

I used a matte spray paint. I must say, I love the matte look.

Thrifted Vintage Linen

2011-10-13T10:04:00.004-04:00

Summer has been it's usual SLOW
pickens at the thrifty stores around here.
I was able to find a few nice pieces to bring home.
I do love vintage linens.

This gray scalloped vintage tablecloth is amazing.

These 4 Vintage Vera napkins are going to be for sale in my Etsy shop.

This linen towel is going to hang in my crafty room come spring.

I found this same vintage bed sheet not long ago.
I now have a full set.
They are both twins.
This fitted sheet will be made into something.
The flat I will keep in my personal collection.
The colors are very bright.

I found this vintage handmade apron.
There was lots of work and detail sewn on here.
Lots of handwork.
I am so very happy to have this in my collection.

Sept. Crafty Potluck Party

2011-10-13T07:13:00.009-04:00

I finally get to share some photos of September.
We had a crafty potluck party.
It has been a while since I last threw one.
I have 3 more planned before the year ends!

We did a sewing machine class this time.
I taught the class and gave a basic instructions
on how to use your machine.
We made a Velcro coin purse.

This class was so much fun. My friends make it amazing.
The craft makes it awesome.
The smiles make is fabulous.

There was lots of food. I did not even get photos of it all.
You will see lots of Vintage Pyrex on the table.

There was LOTS of this of course!!

Amy cracks me up. She is so fun.

We kept making weird faces all night. It was awesome.

I am excited about the next party!

5th Blog Birthday Giveaway!

2011-10-10T15:11:00.007-04:00

I am having a party,
But you are getting the gift!

My blog is 5 years old this Month!

I have been blogging for 5 years!
WOW!!!
To celebrate I am giving away
this handmade goodie lot.

I made each item you see here.

The doll is a large doll. She is weighted and has been stuffed full of love.
I have signed and dated her belly.
Her hair is REAL WOOL.

The hair clip is made from vintage fabric.
You can clip it anywhere not just your hair.

I have included two woodsy people.
1 vintage button adjustable ring.
1 woodsy people adjustable ring.
1 woodsy people heart necklace charm.
1 zipper bag.

Anyone can enter.
All you need to do is unscramble this word.

*gedgyar nan lodl*

You only need to enter once.
Once you figure out what that word says,
leave a comment in this blog post.
Your comment will count as a number.
The first comment/answer will automatically be number 1.
If you comment on this blog post again, it wont count as an entry.
I am going to use an online number generator
to see who the winner will be.
You must come back here Sunday Evening.
I will post the blogger USER NAME you commented with.
If I call your name and you do not return to claim your prize,
I will pick another number. So come back here Sunday Evening
to see who's name was picked.

Anyone can enter. No matter what State or Country you live in.
I am paying for the postage.

There is only one prize package giveaway.
Contest begins now and will end, Sunday October 16, 2011
at NOON Eastern Standard Time.

I will be having another giveaway right after this one.
You can have another chance to win a prize from me.
This giveaway will happen in the
anniescupboards facebook page.
You have to like the page and keep and eye out for the giveaway.

Happy Contest Entering!
Good LUCK!

Fall Display in my living room

2011-10-10T15:08:00.002-04:00

I have been decorating for fall.
I do love seeing all them.
Most of them are handmade.
Not by me.

Do you spy Pyrex?
Yes, Yes you do!

Stitch Rock 2011

2011-10-09T07:16:00.010-04:00

Stitch Rock was awesome!
I am a little late with the photos.
You can understand seeing how my house was upside down the week of the show.
I finally put it back together.
The craft room was a hot mess.
Cleaned that up too!

This was the largest booth I have ever had. I went from the smallest
section at Stitch Rock to the biggest one. WOW, I FILLED IT TOO!

Living Doll Photo Shoot

2011-09-24T07:41:00.005-04:00

I am craft show ready!
I have been a little busy around here.
Sewing day and night and any chance I get.

My friend came over and we did a photo shoot. She is an awesome
photographer. She makes photos. Not just takes them.
If you want to hire her pop on over to her facebook page HERE!
She travels to you, even if your far away.
Her name is Kris. Tell her Sherry sent ya!

This photo shoot was done in my craft room.

I am loving these photos so much. I want to get them
on postcards for my crafty shows I vend at.

Those lips are FABULOUS!

I LOVE this one.

I am floored with all my photos.
Words can not describe how awesome they are to me.
I can't wait to show my gramma!

I love playing dress up.
Hair, makeup, Lights, Camera, ACTION! FUN!

Contact Kris for your photo taking needs.
She has photos online for you to peek at.
Weddings, showers, baby events, family, product, parties??
Contact her. She is your gal.
Her eye is a lens. TRUST ME!
XO

I have been sewing Raggedy Ann Dolls

2011-09-07T16:20:00.006-04:00

Sorry for not being here. I was sewing. A whole bunch of it too.

I have my craft show coming up Oct. 1st.
I have been frantic with sewing.

I made a couple of swaps for goodies. I LOVE SWAPS!
The photo above and below were swaps I did with some local friends.

I found this Beautiful glass Pyrex Pitcher over the weekend.
I will try to come and post more.
I just have a feeling it may not happen
until the show is almost here.
I have LOTS I do want to say and show.
XO

Pyrex Photo Shoot

2011-08-22T14:47:00.007-04:00

So my friend came over and we had a photo shoot.

I am so in love with the Pyrex Shots!

Oh yes.

This skirt is going to be for sale at Stitch Rocks 5th Birthday Party Show.
Oct. 1. BE THERE!

A Peek into a Housewife's life.

I am so beyond loving these photos.
It was so much fun.
She did amazing job.
Nancy Brown your amazing!
Thank you!!

BlueBird Pyrex

2011-08-22T14:24:00.002-04:00

One of my bestest friends sent me this
awesome gift.
It just came today in the mail.
I am speechless.
Bluebird Pyrex. With Lid & Aqua.
Seriously? Why have I never seen this piece?
I love it so much.

On a side note. We totally are prepping for Hurricane at the moment.
All crafting is put on stand by. Yuck.
I am going to pack all my Pyrex.
double yuck.
I really hope the hurricane goes away.

Vintage Round Red Suitcase

2011-08-17T11:02:00.006-04:00

I was trying to take a photo for you and I was photo bombed by baby ducks.
They are so adorable.
They kept pecking my toes.
Reminder, wear shoes for more than just pecking. Poop always follows.
They are so cute when they talk (chirp). They do that often.

So Remember that store I told you about?
The one that prices everything high.
I found another vintage Pyrex dish I wanted.
I just did not want to pay the 7.99 price tag.
I popped in yesterday to see if they had anything worthy.
I found the Pyrex and said,
if its here tomorrow (50% off day) then I will get it.
It was there.

I was on my way to the linens when SHUT THE FRONT DOOR.
My eyes grew big.
NO WAY.

Vintage Red Round American Tourister Suitcase.

It is very clean inside. NEW looking. PRETTY.
Everything works and locks.
No stains. No holes.
Dreamy.
I have seen others find them.
That thrifted jealously in me always wanted one.
Today was the day.
Who knew?
It was not there yesterday.
Neither were those sheets.
All in one store?
Wednesday. YOUR AWESOME!

Left: 1 fitted sheet and matching pillowcase.
Right: 2 fitted sheets 3 matching pillowcases.
So vibrant and bright.

Pyrex Weekend!

2011-08-14T19:25:00.008-04:00

I had no plans but to sew all weekend.
Then I texted my friend and found myself
throwing my hair up and running out the door.
Good thing I did. I found a few goodies.
I found that Aqua Pyrex dish.
This vintage flower tablecloth is pretty.
The colors I want in my bedroom.
I am really trying to make that happen.

I found these on Friday and I forgot to show you the photo.
I paid 50 cents for each bag. They were in a giant cart.
I had to dig for each one.
There were a bunch of them.
But only these were the worthy in the batch.
I am going to clean them up and use them.
50 cents. I dream of sales like that.

I said I needed more red.
I got a whole bunch of red.
4 Quarts of it.
It is very pretty and shiny and new looking.
It has some minor scratching.
I am just super excited about that find.
This is from the Friendship Cinderella bowl set.
I actually have one of piece of that set.
The yellow bowl. You can see it here.
I have two of those.
I am super super excited to have half the set collected.

I found 3 small bowls.
The pink and the blue were really yucky dirty dingy.
I said cat dishes. Which is funny cause I
have these two bowl already as dishes.
The same colors and size and fading.
I let them soak for a while and then used the magic eraser on them.
They came out so much cleaner than I expected.
The upgraded the blue bowl to food use.

The yellow is from the Citrus set.
I call it the mini popcorn bowl.
It looks just like the big yellow from the primary set.
I found this bowl and my friend finds the rest of the set in another store.
How fun. I am not even sure if I have any of those pieces.
I will have to look.

I found these and NEVER saw them before.
I am really curious to know the name if any.
The age of them. Are there any more like it?
Are there sets in other dishes?
Vintage Pyrex always keeps me guessing and learning.

Vintage Yellow Daisy Pyrex

2011-08-12T17:30:00.008-04:00

I am going to admit I have been really lucky lately.
Sometimes it is like that when you go thrifting.
You never know what your going to find.
For a while I was not finding anything to take home.
I have been scouring the stores for sheets.
I am needing just a few more vintage bed sheets to complete
my craft show stock. I need to get to making. I have been
making but I need to get to more making.

Ok, so I found this rather large yellow daisy
vintage Pyrex casserole dish.
It is so pretty and bright.
I needs a cleaning on the inside but its rather gleaming.
Which leads to smiling.
This is so pretty. Wait. I said that. I can't stop saying it.
This is my first piece of the yellow daisy.
I am so happy it was not expensive.
I bought it at the store that likes to make millions off you.
Ok, not really. THAT Store.

I met my friend Tiffany and her adorable little girl Ava for
a quick trip to a thrift store she found that we had no idea it existed.
Sweet!
I found this divided black snowflake Pyrex dish.
Yep. I adore this one too!
Oh and I been had that suitcase they both were sitting on.
However the one below? I have no idea about that
rule I hear you keep saying to me I made up.
What? When? Don't buy anymore suitcases?
Ummm.......Yeah.

SO I found this cute little suitcase. It's not the small small one.
But it's small.

Also nice and clean inside. I have a few projects I am working on for these.
I just hope I get them done. I keep talking a lot about them
to myself and in my head I see exactly what I want to do.
I just have not even started. At all.
So many projects so little time.
I have that show Oct. 1. I need to get to moving.

I found these vintage linens.
I think the 1987 calendar will be an apron of some sort.
I do love the "emily" towel the most.
Those napkins hiding on the left.
I have 4 of those.
No plans for them. Just had to have them.
I think they would be fabulous on my linen window treatments
in my craft room.

Vintage Bed Sheet Dress

2011-08-11T18:48:00.005-04:00

I made this dress today.
I LOVE IT.
I used a vintage pattern for the top part.
I then used my skirt pattern for the bottom.
Combine the two and Oh baby.

It did not take long to make this dress either.
I was pretty happy with that.
I used one twin size fitted sheet.
The dress is so CUTE!
I am prolly going to wear this to Stitch Rock.
I wanted to make this dress but using
Raggedy Ann and Andy sheet.
I haven't found a sheet that I like.
I get nervous to buy them online cause I am not sure
how see thru the sheets are. I like to investigate
the sheets to see if there are any holes, stains or faded spots.
Having any of those on a dress is not pretty.
Faded makes it see thru.
I pass up faded sheets all the time.
I get so mad too. Cause the print is fabulous.

I think I have to make more of these!

I have always been a thrifty girl.

2011-08-10T13:01:00.006-04:00

I found 4 Pyrex Spring Blossom tall mugs.
They are so adorable.
I now have all 3 styles of this pattern.
That means I will not collect it anymore.
Mugs can go crazy outta of control fast in collecting.
They take up so much room too. I have to stack my other
mugs. I am unable to stack these.
I put them in my Pyrex Shelf.
I can fit these in my Keurig too. I just have to take the metal plate out.
The handles look like heart shapes? Right?

Oh completely unrelated. I can't stop saying the word:
"awesome-sauce"
But shove it all together and make one word of it.
I love made up words and this one is so fun to say.
Go ahead. Try it.

I found these vintage Pyrex plates. FINALLY!
I have been looking for them.
I check the plates all the time.
They usually have the small ones for salads
and the tea cup sizes. I have those.
I see those all the time.
Finally I found the large plates.
They were not all scratched up either.
I have seen one or 2 in the past and they were in horrible shape.
I have a set of four.
I was so excited about them I washed them and
put them in the cupboard already.
I want to eat on them tonight.

I found this square tablecloth.
It is totally cute and vintage.
It looks to be handmade.
I love the handmade ones.
The inside feels like a sheet, kinda.
The outside feels like felt, kinda.

I think it saying use me at Christmas time please. You hear it?

I found another frame.
It is screaming "make me over".

I have always been a thrifty girl.
My mother used to go to thrift stores all the time with me.
My grandparents owned an antique shop in their local town.
I have always been around vintage.
Only in my 20's did I wake up to the vintage love.
I was like Oh boy. HOOKED. But I loved really old old vintage.
I was addicted to anything from and in the 1800's.
I still am.
I have lots of Era's that I adore.
I can never choose just one.

Each Era always has something exciting about it.
The fashion, the kitchen.
Styles and colors.
The way items were made.
The precious care and ornate features.
Thrift stores are like walking back in time.
Not to mention way cheaper than an antique store.
Go and seek your little gems and enjoy them while you can.

Don't forget the yard sales and Church sales.
Happy Seeking!

This weather is not for the ducks

2011-08-10T12:55:00.006-04:00

We are getting some much needed rain these past few weeks.
Even if its making all my photos gloomy looking.
The bird out there are just huddled and
staying in the rain.
It is a little windy out there.
I am not sure how they do it.
Those are birds are called Egrets.

The mom duck and her babies do not like the rain.
The wind has been blowing hard too.
They were hiding on the front porch then ran under the car.
The front porch is all wet and puddles everywhere
so they can stay out of the water like Mom can.

Oh So CUTE!
It stopped raining by the time I typed this out.
They are prolly out catching bugs in the lawn
and having fun.

Primary Red Pyrex Bowl

2011-08-09T13:37:00.011-04:00

Today I found a vintage red Pyrex bowl.
I now have 5 red Pyrex dishes.
That is it.
I am not counting fridge dishes I have some of those.
I wonder how much red was ever produced in Pyrex?
I am wanting more red.
I was so happy to see this on the shelf.
I was so happy to see the $3.40 tag too cause today was 25% off day.

This yellow vintage Pyrex bowl was right next to the red one.
So you know I SMILED so very big.

They are both the same size.

This candle holder is getting a makeover.

I found 4 Vintage Vera Linen Napkins.
AGAIN.
I just found this set recently with a tablecloth.
No tablecloth this time.
I will list them on Etsy.
I know someone will prolly be looking for them.
They might already have found the tablecloth.

Vintage yellow crochet doily.
I do love the diamond shape of it.
I am not sure my pink bowl goes with it.
That was sitting on the table with a strawberry hanky.
I do love how it looks on my table.
The yellow really pops.

These are light yellow.
The photo makes it look Ecru? They are yellow, promise.

Thrifting has been good lately.
I have been thrift shopping for supplies.
I love that I go there for my craft supplies.
It is so much fun what you can do with items
found in a thrifty store.

I have listed a bunch of fabrics on Etsy
that I am not going to use or I used it so much
of it, I am done with it. I have a few more to get there.
But then....
I am stuffing dolls and I need to get them done.
I sewed the wrong doll bodies for some of them too.
So now I have to go back and sew 6 other bodies.
Stuffing is the hardest part I think.
I have to just get them done.
I am making that lifted eyebrow face.
The one that says...OH STUFFING.

"Oh no she isn't crazy she has I have to stuff doll parts face.
Totally understandable".

It's like raking leaves in the yard.
Which is Work.
The sewing is the FUN part.
I always say...ARE WE THERE YET?

Almost.

Ruffle Petticoat Skirt

2011-08-08T17:48:00.007-04:00

Look how fun!
I made a petticoat.
I am going to be selling skirts at the craft show
and I figured why not petticoats?
You wear this underneath to make
your skirt fuller.
You can also just wear it like this.

Dancing may happen when you wear this.

Look how full I made it.
There is muslin and vintage bed sheets in this skirt.
The back did not get any muslin.

Playing in this skirt is way to much fun.

Thrifty Makeovers

2011-08-08T12:00:00.003-04:00

I found a few thrifty items that need making over.
(the suitcase was not found today)
The pillow is going to stay the same.
I thought it was so pretty.
I love the colors.
It looks fabulous in the Amazing Aqua Room Of Happiness.
(my sewing room)

I found some really fun knit fabric in the thrift store.
I have to find something fabulous to make with them.

YoYo Hot Pads again!

2011-08-07T12:02:00.012-04:00

I am making a few of these YoYo fabric Hot Pads.
They are also good for your drinks to keep the sweat off your table.

I will be selling them locally at my craft shows.
I am going to even put a few kits together.
I will see if I can get some up on Etsy.
They are so fun to make.
They are so cute to use.

I did a little Etsy shopping.
I am going to use these in some new creations that
have been dancing around in my head.

I found 2 wonderful vintage scarves.
I have not found any lately.
It was nice to see these.
I do love the colors of them both.
The one on the left is going to be in a frame.
I want to hang it on my wall in my bedroom.
Those are the colors I am striving for in there.

I found this vintage linen yellow rose tablecloth.
There are a few stains on this.
That just means someone loved it so much,
they used it often.
Thankfully they are not hideous stains.

I found a vintage VERA apron.
It's more like a towel and someone sewed a tie on it.
I quickly threw it on and did the dishes.
How perfect.
A towel as an apron.
Genius.
Cause I am sloppy at the sink.

I found a vintage Vera scarf.
I do adore Vera so much.

Vintage Beaded Handbags

2011-08-03T12:56:00.008-04:00

I found these precious vintage beaded handbags today.
They are fabulous and bright!
I have an orange one like the aqua one.
These I found in a thrift store.

WOW such eye candy for me.

This is the orange one I had.
That one was found at a yard sale.

I am going to sell them locally at my craft show in Oct.
Stitch Rock 2011 is Happening Oct.1 here in Delray, Florida
So if your local and wanna shop vintage/handmade you
should totally drop by.

Vintage Pyrex Square Flowers - Verde
(Verde means green in Spanish)

So yesterday I saw these on the shelf.
I was really shocked at the price tags.
They priced each one. No all for one price.
Sometimes you wonder if your shopping at a thrift store.
They love to mark Pyrex really high in this store.
A few months back I heard the manager saying,
"OH let me check Ebay's price before I ticket that item".
WHAT??
Did he just say that?
YES he did. Hello, its a thrift store not an antique store.

I left them at the store.
I knew today was 50% off day.
If they were meant to be mine then I would get them.

They were meant to be mine!!!

I have a green bowl that was already in my collection
that could go to this set. But as you can see it is not the same shade
of green as the rest of them. Not sure if that matters.
So maybe I have a full set of this now?

Maybe?

Pink Sneakers & Pearls

2011-08-01T15:55:00.007-04:00

I found these freshly made in the thrift store.
They are newborn size or doll size.
I bought them for me to play with.
They are too fabulous.
This weekend I was able to get everything 50% off.

I found faux Chuck Taylors. They are from Walmart I think.
Eeeek.
Brand New and never worn.
Tags still on them.
In my size.
Half off.
I am going to alter them a bit.

The pink and red flower vintage sheet I ordered from Etsy.
It was so pretty online.
I had to have it.
Queen, flat.
Looks even better in person.
The other sheet I found locally.
Twin, Flat.

I found a wonderful Pearl necklace.
I have no idea how that reddish almost orange
suitcase came home with me.
It's all pretty and the price was right.
I have no idea what rules I hear you talking about?

This adorable vintage silver handbag was screaming
take me home. I am 50% off.
I used it this weekend when I visited friends for dinner.

I found these wonderful 1960's tablecloths.
BRAND NEW.
Never used.
I have been on a roll with the finding new vintage lately.
They are both Linen.
One is the Pennsylvania Dutch Woman and Man theme.
Which is listed in my Etsy shop for sale.
The other is Christmas.
Which is being kept by me.
I also found some vintage (new) pillowcases.

Milkglass & Frames

2011-08-01T15:03:00.004-04:00

I just found these large frames a few doors down in their trash.
It's bulk pick up at the end or beginning of the month here.
Meaning you throw all your want nots out
and the city comes and takes it away.
I always pay attention to see what someone is
throwing away that I could make over.
Or use. Or Keep. These frames are huge!

I found a couple pieces of Milk glass.
They are darling.
The scalloped edges match the large
platter I found not to long ago.
It is the same heart shape pattern.
I had to have the vase too.

This fitted vintage sheet
feels like brand new.
It is so bright. I have plans for it.

Skirt Vintage Bed Sheet #4?

2011-07-27T16:04:00.005-04:00

I made another vintage bed sheet skirt!
This one I just let the skirt pattern scream for all the attention.
Its so very pretty.
I love the green and blue together.

Vintage quilt piece

2011-07-25T17:24:00.009-04:00

I made another Housewife Skirt.
This is fuller than the last one.
It will open up pretty nice if you get to twirling in it.
I am want to make lots of vintage bed sheet skirts.
I am unable to stop thinking of new creations.
I adore the fun.

The pocket is a double pocket.
For putting things in.
The skirt is made from a vintage white crisp cotton sheet.
I love the feel of these soft yet crisp sheets.
In bed they are the most heavenly feeling on your skin.
Why not a skirt?

I found a few vintage quilt pieces a while ago and decided to finally use them.

I wanted it to be something worthwhile to show off.
I think a skirt is worthwhile.

Baby Ducks in July!!

2011-07-25T14:16:00.010-04:00

I found this pink glass dish. I have no idea who or where.
There are no markings.
It's pretty heavy.

I really like this dish.
I purchased a bunch of doily (s). I have plans for them.

I found these cute vintage drinking glasses.

I found queen size white crisp and so very perfect for summer pillowcases.
Only one of them has a pretty eyelet trim.

SO, it seems that someone else besides the duck
(still) in my front yard are having babies.
It is summer time.
I feel bad for those babies.
That is the lazy mother.
They are so cute.
I hope she takes better watch of them this time.
Hubby is like. WHAT THE HECk? MORE?
He went and panic cleaned the back porch floor down with the hose.
Then shook his head in disbelief.
I shook my head cause there was no duck poo on the porch.
He put a little fence up to prevent them from coming in.
Spring time there was at least 12 ducks all with little
babies running around remember? I giggled at hubby.

Skirt Vintage Bed Sheet #2

2011-07-24T18:37:00.006-04:00

I made another skirt. This one softer and more details.
Which makes me want to go back to the other and add a few more touches.

I got a bit of inspiration over the weekend.
I just love it when that happens.
I am really excited this year for creating new handmades for my craft shows.
I take pride in my creations.
They are one of a kind.
They can not be duplicated.

I used vintage bed sheets.
Vintage Lace.
Vintage buttons.
Vintage Napkin.
The pocket is sturdy and useful.

I am busy busy making all brand new creations for Stitch Rock.
I have been drawing and designing up a storm.
I can't wait to show you the other projects I am working on.
It feels like the ideas are just pouring out lately.
I am trying to keep up.

Pyrex I won't purchase

2011-07-21T16:13:00.008-04:00

I do not even know why this is on the shelf.
There is a big ole CRACK/chunk missing from the top and its very sharp.

and with a $6 price tag?
Someone should just accidentally push it on the floor
and use it for a crafting project.

This Aqua bowl was the big bowl.
Just look at it.
If they loved it they would have taken care of it.
How could they?
IT'S AQUA.
I kept looking back at it and shaking my head.

Oh My.....WHAT? Serious?
What on Earth did they clean this with a STEEL PAD?
Come on...where is the love?

Both of these bowls were in the same store.
Both have this wicked about of brown stain color on them.
They are so faded as well.
I just walk buy and sigh and yell POOR PYREX.

Completed My Vintage Garfield Mug Set

2011-07-21T15:44:00.005-04:00

Yes, I know. We had this talk.
No more suitcases.
I mean you try walking by this case with a $2 price tag.
Let's see how far you walk away too.

This inside is like brand new. I really don't think this got used much.
This green train case suitcase is a hard plastic.
It has a padded top that can be removed by snaps.
I am not sure why you would want to remove it. I found PYREX! A cute dish too. This is called the Verde pattern.Look how amazing. I found vintage bed sheets in the package still.
I got lucky a while back and found some cute
ones here remember these?
I am going to list too on Etsy.
They are twin size fitted sheets.

I found this piece of Vintage Art.
It says it was framed locally in a city near me on the back.
It's very 1960's.
Maybe a dip into the 70's.
I am trying to find a place for it in the house.
I am not sure it fits. I may sell this lovely piece.

I found this vintage sewing basket.
It is not that big but not too small.
I love the colors.

I found this pattern at Joann Fabrics.
They were having a sale last week
for 1.99 for any simplicity pattern.
I chose this one.

1988 GI Joe Thermos. It hardly looks used. I wished the box was there.

I found another of these Avon vintage lotion glass containers.
They came with lotion and in them
and then you use them as a soap dispenser.
The one on the left was the first find.
The new one had left over lotion from 1980.
HOW GROSS.
I about passed out when I cleaned it out.

I had these sheets as a kid.
I was so excited when I saw them in the thrift store.
This was a blanket. I left it there.

I found 2 domes. I have been wanting them for my small cake plates.
The blue one will only fit one cupcake under it.
They need a bath. They are so dirty.

COMPLETED SET! I am so happy.
Another set I have been working on was completed this summer.
I have been looking all over for the 1980's Garfield mugs
from McDonald's for the last 2 years. I finally found the last mug this week.

Look how many were on the thrift store shelf!
I also completed a set for my younger sister
who was totally eying them last time she was here.
I am going to gift them to her for her Birthday this year.

Repurposed Vintage Bed Sheet

2011-07-12T14:15:00.008-04:00

It has been a while since I played with vintage sheets.
Oh I have been getting lots of ideas.

Today I took a few hours to dive into a project that has
been floating in my head.
I took a vintage bed sheet and
turned it into a skirt.

My slip is sticking out underneath.
I personally like it when that happens.

I just sewed a black elastic waistband to the skirt. It stretches out a bit.
The skirt is a little big on me. When I move you can notice it a whole bunch.
I did not make this skirt for me.
I have another one I am going to make and then off they go to
Stitch Rock for sale (in October). I am going to be there vending
and helping to celebrate Stitch Rock's 5th Birthday.
I am going to be offering a whole bunch of new creations at my booth.

YES a booth.
I usually do a table remember?
No more. I am no longer on the second floor. I am on the first floor.

The pockets actually are pockets.
The aqua layer of fabric is actually a vintage linen napkin.
It is sewn into the waistband/skirt. I love how it looks apron-ish.

Hello 3rd blue bowl of the summer. Seriously? Yes I did. I found another.
I can't believe it either. This is the Summer of Blue Bowls.
I love you thrifted Pyrex finds!

I finally found a small (child's?) vintage suitcase. I have been looking for one.
I have this project I am anxious to do.
The inside is all pretty and blue and satin.
I can't wait to show you!

Raggedy Ann Summer Dolls

2011-07-06T15:14:00.010-04:00

Primitive Raggedy Ann, I love you doll.

(dig my thrifted pink telephone? ME TOO)

I made a few dolls over the weekend. I put them in my Etsy shop.
They are waiting for a Mommy!

Aqua Vintage Sheet Lust

2011-06-30T15:01:00.014-04:00

Is this wish granted week at the thrift stores?
I found this amazing lovely vintage sheet. It fits my king size bed.
This is not a king size sheet. Someone sewed 2 or 3 twin size sheets together.
That was my idea. Remember I said I was going to do that when I found
twin size sheets I loved? They never have king size in anything I want.
Today changed. When I went to look to find the price is when I noticed
a few twin size tags on the sheet. I was so happy. No stains no holes.
So totally ready for my bed after washing of course.
The funny thing is it came with a twin size
fitted sheet that was not altered.
I am making that into pillowcases or pillow.

Look how much over hang is on each side of the bed. The colors are fab and so me.

Guess what? I know you see it. 2 sets in front of you completed. WHAT?

Just yesterday I was showing off my prized finished completed set of Pyrex primary bowls.
Today I found a small blue bowl!! YES I DID!

It seems to be rather lighter almost aqua like.

The other blue bowl I got from my friend Sunday is on the right.
Look how blue that is.
I really do not care if this is not for this set.
Maybe it is. I have to ask my Pyrex friends over at
Pyrex Collective. They will know. Someone there has to know.

*updated* I found this site here that told me YES its part of the set!

I found these 2 pillowcases. I love them!
How amazing bright and pretty they are.

I found 2 of these vintage pillowcases.
They are the long ones. Perfect I need those.

I am not sure if I showed these to you yet. Sorry if I did. I bought these a bit ago while thrifitng with my friend. They had more than this. I just bought the best ones in the bunch and left the rest. I am going to make cake plates from these. I am not sure I am going to sell them. I think I might hoard these and use them at my craft shows? I love them. These vintage plates are so pretty with the pink and yellow flowers. They are Ben Seibel plates. Mikasa Duplex- Pattern called Eden. You can read more about his fabulous designs here.

Completed my first Pyrex primary bowl set!

2011-06-29T13:08:00.015-04:00

Wow. I am really so happy about this set being completed. You have no idea how much I have wanted to do this. Only recently have I been looking online to buy one. I wanted to have a full set competed but thrifted and only thrifted. This past weekend, I accomplished that mission.

It took me almost 2 years to do this. This set is extra special now. As a child this set was used often in our house. I am happy to complete it. I now forgive myself for walking away when I saw it locally for sale completed set for $50. You see that day I passed that set up, is the very same day Pyrexia struck me. I went back to get it. And it was gone.

(jumping up and down with excitement!!)

(eek) The bowls really need dusting and cleaning.

My friend Michelle from Family Vintage. She purchased this for me. Thrifting. She is on a thrifting voyage this summer. You can follow her on facebook and her blog to catch what she is doing.

She found these aqua bowls too. I just adore them.

The daisy pink Pyrex on the right is mad faded. But that is ok. I can make meatloaf in there and not cry cause its Pink and my favorite.

Sewing & Thrifting

2011-06-22T13:46:00.009-04:00

Found a Square Flowers (Verde) Vintage Pyrex dish with lid.
I am not much crazy about lids anymore. I know it makes a complete set when you have a lid. I am only interested now if the lid has a pattern or color to match the dish.

This dish is not Pyrex.
I know I made that rule about no longer bringing home Pyrex-like dishes.
I had to bend that rule today. This dish is adorable. The print.

The birds the colors the flowers. I really adore it. It has a lid to match.
Forget what I said above about being over the lids.
If I did not find this dish with the lid I am not sure I would have liked it as much?
I am ridiculous with rules. I am so happy I break them often.

I thought I was over buying suitcases.
Yet, as I stood in line to pay for this suitcase and only this suitcase I was giving myself a talk about how I will find adorable suitcases all the time and I will have to resist buying them.

I needed them for craft show displays and keeping my craft room tidy and organized. I have those and plenty of them. I even gave some away to my friend.

This one is so rare and unusual. I love it. The inside. Oh wow.

The colors are robins egg blue with silver/gray.

I am sewing and stuffing and sewing. I have a few private orders I am working on and I have been taking little breaks to get out there and stretch. Thrifting is perfect for this. There is lots of bending and stretching and walking. Sometimes your skipping back to the car with happiness!

Vintage Vera Tablecloth

2011-06-20T11:23:00.003-04:00

I found a Vintage Vera oval tablecloth. This one went right into my cabinet. Its so very pretty.

Perfect summer print. I also found a vintage twin size flat daisy sheet.
This sheet is going into Etsy.

I have been making dolls. I am drawing a bunch for new creations too. It is way hot out this year. I am hoping for a short summer like last year. We could only be so lucky. Get out there an enjoy your summer. Toes in the grass or sand?? Me grass. I know I live so close to the beach. I could visit every day if I wanted. I am not a beach person. The sand gets everywhere and it is way to hot for me to enjoy. I do like the ocean. But if I had my escape it would be to the mountains and forest in a cabin with a fireplace and homemade stew cooking on the stove. Taking in the view of streams and ponds and breathing in all that fresh air. I can see myself swinging on that rope swing now.

Pyrex Monday

2011-06-13T12:03:00.009-04:00

I finally found the snowflake salt and pepper shakers. Jello mold was purchased too.

I found 2 vintage Early American Pyrex bowls. I have not found this pattern before. I was a bit excited over them.

2 big yellows. I always find these large yellow Pyrex bowls. I still need the small blue.

I had to move a few things around to get these new pieces in place. I am ready for a new cabinet. I have been keeping my eye open. Nothing yet.

I do love Pyrex Monday's!

Pyrex of Plenty

2011-06-12T13:37:00.004-04:00

I just love it when there is so many Pyrex waiting for me.
I was drunk with thrifted happiness after this purchase from one store.

I found Pink Pyrex!

2011-06-09T08:54:00.008-04:00

I found this whole set. Not thrifting. I found it at an antique store. And it was affordable! I paid $45 for the whole set. HAPPILY I paid too. I never find PINK! I found it.

This is my Etsy purchase I told you about. It arrived safe and sound. This was the very first piece I ordered from online. I might have to do it again. Funny how I was trying to complete this set and I find the set the very next day after this bowl arrived at the front door. This is the large bowl The 4 quart size. I was so worried about the shipping part.

My friend Tiffany and I were out and about last weekend. We went thrifting and to the farmers market. I love it over there. We are going to again for sure. They now have someone making BBQ over there. The food is so awesome. These are not flying pigs. haha They are Pink water pigs. They help you water the garden.

Don't ya love FRESH fruit and veggies? Free from any toxins!! You will never taste anything better than that.

Tiffany found her favorite pattern of Pyrex. We both were Pyrex High all day. It was fabulous. She caught Pyrexia from me. It happens. I warned her the effects.

If you want very yummy tasting SOUTHERN bbq, head on over here for the weekend.

Unrelated: I am still trying to make the perfect jello mold. This one came out ALMOST perfect. I am getting there. At least it was not a mush like last time.

Etsy Shop is getting some love

2011-06-08T13:02:00.004-04:00

My Etsy shop has been getting some much needed love and attention from me.
I was able to list a few items. I hope to list a few more.

I really love making things out of vintage bed sheets. I love these prints.

Ducks!

2011-06-08T12:54:00.002-04:00

I can not go outside and take photos of my hand mades with out someone coming to see what I am doing. The little baby ducks are all grown up. These are 2 other ducks that came by one day and stayed. I see the baby ducks every now and then. They were always together but once they learned how to fly. They started to explore. I see them almost every day. They hang out with each other sometimes. Sometimes they just wander around. If I see them down the street I say Hi babies. And they know it's me.

Primitive Raggedy Ann in Etsy

2011-05-27T07:27:00.002-04:00

I have listed a few dolls on Etsy. Did you notice they have changed the way you list things in Etsy? I love it. I think that change was needed a long time ago. I like every single thing about the change. You can now upload so very fast. No more having to go through pages and pages and then if you made a mistake you would have to go through each page again to get to it and then go all the way back. THANK YOU ETSY!

I am back in the creative seat. I took some time off.

It was so needed. I feel refreshed.

The weather has been crazy for middle America lately huh? My heart is with them.

Pyrex I bought last week

2011-05-19T10:08:00.003-04:00

I bought the Pyrex aqua baking dish. $5
The 4 quart Butter print aqua bowl for $12
The blue 4 quart Snowflake bowl $3

Crazy daisy bowl was gifted to me from a friend.
(also known as Spring Blossom)

I snagged that 2 quart orange bowl. I don't have enough orange. $5

I also grabbed this $12 Gooseberry printed bowl. It's a 4 quart as well. I have this bowl already. I love this pattern. I also ordered a Pyrex dish off Etsy. This will be my very first time ordering vintage Pyrex from there. I never buy them online. I hope everything makes it here. I got a really good price and I can't wait to see and show it off. I am stalking the mail lady at the moment.

I found this Pyrex Spring Blossom pitcher for $1. With Lid! (now I have 2 of these pitchers)

Eye Spy Vintage Pyrex

2011-05-19T09:56:00.007-04:00

Ok Not Pyrex. These are all vintage necklaces. I want them all. How much?

After The craft show I thought I would spoil myself. I wanted Pyrex. I went to the antique mall and thrift store shopping. Antique mall is so costly but sometimes you have find a few vendors that are not outrageous.

I found lots of Pyrex hiding and tucked into cupboards.

This vendor is always nice priced and she does leave the cleaning up to you. Which is ok by me.

Aqua!!

I don't think that red bowl belonged in there. It was not the right size for this set.

That Pink Gooseberry almost came home with me. It was nicked in a few places on the bowl itself so I decided no. If the lid was nicked I would have bought it. But I use my bowls.

Canadian Pyrex? (haha)

I actually bought 3 pieces from this trip. (and one from a thrift store). That aqua baking dish you see right here. That is in my collection now. I will post what I brought home next. I think I should have posted that first? Ugh, sorry.