Garage Sale Treasures

I was able to drop by a garage sale last month with some friends.  It is always nice to have friends who help you scout out treasures.  I love repurposing things and saving money as well as the earth.  :)  My son's name has been on his wall for several years, but is has always looked lonely...  Garage sale treasure to the rescue.  This vintage door was just what we needed to frame the letters of his name.

I was able to hang the door by the hinges that were already on it.  Thankfully, it is not too heavy.

 

Moral of this story.  See a garage sale...Stop... take friends. 

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with this door when I bought it for $2, and now I love my $2 transformation!

 

Baseball Collage

 It is definitely baseball season.

All three boys are playing and loving every minute of it.

Their league had an auction and dinner a couple of weeks ago.

I made this collage for the silent auction.

 The lucky recipient was able to remove my son's pictures and replace them with their own. I attached a piece of metal to allow for personalization with a magnetic frame.  You could even attach the baseball schedule, more baseball cards, ribbons...

Jewelry

I have been having fun making jewelry and learning along the way.

Some jewelry is left at Feastivities but not much.

However, there are a variety of great little Valentine's Day treats.  

Hearts

 I love these stitched paper hearts. 

Light and unbreakable. 

 Even better!

I am ready to start making Valentine's Day creations.  Stop by Feastivities in the next month and grab a treat for a teacher, secret pal, Bible Study friend and loved one.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

 I am so blessed to be surrounded by loving families!

The top picture is my family.  My parents and my brother and his family.

The picture below that is my husband's family.  His two sisters and their families.  His parents are not in the picture.  Someone had to take the picture...

 The picture below was our Christmas card from last year.

 

Christmas Tree Chalkboard

When you look at the strip of wood directly above the tree trunk...you are looking at the handle to a vintage kitchen cabinet.  The very last cabinet door of many that I found in our garage when we moved in.

I cut random scraps to accompany the original and unremovable door handle in order to make a Christmas tree.



I then painted a chalkboard at the top of the cabinet door.

I can't decide whether or not to keep it or take it to Feastivities.

Baby Gift

I just finished this baby gift for a dear friend! 

 I can't wait to give it to her.

Muslin Bags

I have lots of embellished muslin bags at Feastivities.  Great way to dress up a gift card!  Slip a piece of jewelry or small gift item in it. It's all about the presentation and packaging! 

This and That

 I recently completed several journal covers.  They are for sale at Feastivities.

 I have a lot of great stocking stuffer small gifts right now like these bobby pins.  These would be really cute tied onto a gift as well.

 Moss covered cross for sale at Feastivities!

I used my grandmother's vintage Singer sewing machine to stitch these up.  The fringe is made out of old sewing patterns.