whatsarahfound

Christmas garland

whatsarahfound — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:16:25 +0000

I thrifted this vintage Christmas fabric last year. I made the bunting after Christmas in a week of motivation, go figure. And I have been waiting impatiently for the Christmas season all year to enjoy it! I’d say it is the focal point of the living room.

Filed under: made, thrifted, vintage

Left on the shelf- baby cradle

whatsarahfound — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:27:32 +0000

I liked this beautiful wicker rocking cradle at the thrift store. But it is not our time of life at the moment. At less than $20 I hope someone loved this wonderful deal.

Filed under: kids, left on the shelf, thrifted

Costume art

whatsarahfound — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:15:27 +0000

My pictures here stink. I bought 54 discs from Pakistan. I was told they came off of belly dancing costumes. They winged their way to me sifting bits of exotic dirt and smelling of tea and herbs. I completely love these things. I bought a multiple of 9 so I could frame them nine at a time, but ended up pinning them in a line across my whole bedroom wall. I think a giant poster shape would be a better display when we move. They are made of glass and stone beads and heavy wool. They have cracked little mirrors and strings sticking out. Each is intricate and so bright. My favorite is the middle picture, middle disc; yellow ring and orange diamonds.

Filed under: loved, mail, Uncategorized, vintage

Two more for the wall

whatsarahfound — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:57:27 +0000

French chicken crewel. Just painted the frame black. $2.

Tiny rosy tray. $.99. Perfectly lovely.

Filed under: altered, thrifted, vintage

Rhino

whatsarahfound — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:49:36 +0000

Remember I bought this guy?

Painted this guy green:

Stuck them together, and now he lives with his rhino friend.

And they are very solemn together. I love it.

Filed under: altered, kids, paper, thrifted, vintage

Dishes

whatsarahfound — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:32:38 +0000

Can’t collect too many dishes. Breakable space hoggers. But just a few. Some day I’ll have a whole table set with mix and match awesomeness. 2 Anthro plates this week for $1.06. Sweet!

Filed under: thrifted, vintage

At my house

whatsarahfound — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 03:06:23 +0000

This week we put away the hunting garb, freshly washed. No elk this year. But the boys are all still practicing their elk calls. Even the baby.

Christmas is coming. It all fits in one box for us. Mostly beloved books. I own 6 ornaments.

This is my favorite Christmas bit. I got this nativity in Kenya, Dec ’05. All the pieces fit in the beautiful banana leaf box.

The stack of scarves for gift wrap is growing. The presents are going to be so pretty! I’m going to sew ribbon on some of them. I’ll be thrilled to not have a bag of paper waste on Christmas!

I finished this crown and dress for a little birthday girl today. I do so hope they fit. It is my most favorite thing in the whole world to give good gifts. The postman is my constant conspirator.

Filed under: kids, loved, made, mail, thrifted, vintage

Birds

whatsarahfound — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:40:41 +0000

Last week I did a short holiday craft show. I haven’t sold at one for a couple of years. I still had an overstock of hats to sell and I earned a little cash, which is always nice. My husband has encouraged my to market my birds more. I made a wall installation that we love. I didn’t have a way to hang branches at the show, but I’m trying for craigslist exposure now. My basket of birds.

Modern nursery decor.

Filed under: for sale, made

Starry

whatsarahfound — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:33:30 +0000

I bought this little mirror at the thrift store for $3. It was a bit dingy and faded, but I washed it and sprayed on a coat of polyurethane. My before and afters don’t show much difference, but it is rich and brown and I love it.

Filed under: altered, thrifted

Going on

whatsarahfound — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:31:51 +0000

Hello welcome holiday. Here are some things in the works. Our hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner.

Last week we stopped by the Denver art museum to squash pennies and there happened to be a holiday sale going on. I bought this guy. Two layers of vellum and paper stitched together for this amazing rhino print.

I’m fixing up this frame for the rhino. He will hang near this rhino!

Some new kitchen herbs.

These lovely red rosettes are growing in the back garden, even in winter.

I’m working on reusable gift wraps. It is my plan that fabric ties and festive ribbons will be sewn on these hemmed squares and that they will be used for years to come. Less waste and prettier too.

Filed under: kids, loved, made, thrifted