~The Best Trash Ever~

I'm telling you the trash at my house just keeps getting better and better. Maybe I should clarify that statement a little better so no one thinks I've lost my marbles. The last swap that Char at The Pickled Pepper Patch hosted was a GW Trashy Swap. You were to shop at your local GW or Thrift Shops and find treasures that could be re-purposed into primitive items for your partner. I was blessed with a very talented and precious gal this time. My partner was Alice from Old Primitive Home. She really came up with some wonderful transformations. Have you waited long enough to see what I got? Well here goes......

This pincushion is just so cool. I forgot to ask Alice what she used for the base but I'm thinking it might have been a vase. You can't quite see the pattern on the material but it is roosters. I will be putting this in my kitchen on a shelf when I get it refinished. Roosters will be what I am decorating it in.

Now how clever was this idea? I just love these little jars. I have the most perfect shelf in my bathroom that will just look perfect with these sitting on it. The tart in the bag is nut bread scented. How delicious will that smell when I melt it!!


Alice must be a mind reader. I have so been wanting a penny mat of my own. I was excited when Char did a tutorial on making one but I never got around to it. Now having one of my own, I can wait a little longer until I decide to finally make one for myself. Such fine stitches she has in this mat. I just love everything about it. It will definitely be going in my living room. Not sure what to set on it but I'm thinking maybe a candle in the center.


Finally the most ingenious idea of all. I just love this stitchery/calendar. Such a wonderfully prim idea for a calendar. She stitched this herself and let me tell you it is next to perfect. Go ahead and enlarge the picture and see what I'm talking about. Now from what I gather, I almost had to fight her small son to keep this treasure. He wanted it for himself. I am so happy I beat him out and Alice sent it to me.


I hope anyone that has ever thought about joining in one of Chars swaps does so. I have received some pretty awesome things and I've met some wonderful friends along the way. I feel so blessed every time I look at the things I have received. Join in the fun ladies. I have a feeling Char will be coming up with another swap any day now!

Hugs and blessings to all,
AMY

Snow, Snow, Snow and Some Makeovers

Boy did it get ugly in Lisbon, Ohio this weekend. When I left work on Friday around 5:00, the snow had just started falling. By morning this is what we had in our yard. This first picture is coming up our drive.

This is the front yard.


Another view coming up to the porch.

Here is what the deck looks like.


This is looking out the patio door to the deck.



And the deck again. I'm not so sure we will ever get all the snow off the deck anytime soon.

You can see our Schnoodle trying to decide where she might head to go to the bathroom without getting lost in the snow.


Do you think we will ever get the camper dug out?

I am definitely not a snow lover so I am not happy with all this fluffy white stuff. It took my husband almost 8 hours to clear out our drive and dig out the front walk. I'm so glad he didn't ask me for help! My daughter measured the snow in the front yard and we had 23 inches. WOW!!!

Since I was all warm and cozy inside, I found a few GW goodies that needed a good make over. I have been looking for a wooden breadbox forever and finally I found one. It isn't exactly like I wanted but it will do for now. It has a little girl and some ducks on the front so I am looking for any ideas anyone has to put on the front of my box to try and cover them up.

BEFORE...AFTER......


As I have said in the past, I love anything with drawers or cubbies. I'm not quite sure what I want to do with this little cubbie so for now it is just hanging in my kitchen. Any ideas what to add to it or should I just leave it empty?

BEFORE......
AFTER.....


Well ladies and gents that's all I have for now. I hope to have more to post about this week but sometimes life gets in the way of my blogging. I hate when that happens. I hear we are to get another 4-6 inches of snow on Tuesday night into Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed that we don't. My daughters school has already canceled for tomorrow due to the inability of in town kids that walk being able to use the sidewalks. I'm sure some of the secondary roads are still a little messy too.

I hope everyone is staying warm and safe.

Blessings to all,
AMY

Finally Inspired

This post was inspired by Char at The Pickled Pepper Patch. She is hosting a swap that must contain repurposed things from the Goodwill or Thrift Store. I of course will be participating in this swap but I can't show you yet what I will be trading with my yet to be named partner. What I can share with you is a couple of remakes that I did for myself.



This first one is my favorite. I just painted and primmed up this box and added a candle label that I purchased a while back from The Yankee Peddler. I painted it black first and then did a lite brushing of gold. Sanded it in a few spots and stained it all over with Dark Walnut Minwax Stain. For now it is sitting on the cupboard in my living room.


























Next is this little 6 drawer box. I just adore anything with drawers. Again I base painted it in black and then painted over it with a rust color. Sanded it in a few spots to make it look worn and then I stained it.




Next we have a 2 tiered tray. I'm not so sure I like the finish on this one. Again a black base with a maroon color on the top and then finished off with stain. I may have to rethink this one. I don't have any particular place in mind that I want to put this so I guess I have plenty of time to decide if I want to keep the color it is or change it up.






































I hope you enjoyed the before and after pics of my makeovers. I so love doing this. It is really fun to take something plain and add color to it and see what you end up with.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I also hope the snow hasn't been too bad for anyone. We have about 9 inches total at our house but the township and street departments have kept most of the roadways pretty clean so far this winter.

Stay warm my friends and enjoy the week ahead.

Fuzzy Hugs,
~AMY~