If you have found yourself cleaning out your children's playroom and up to your ears with books, you might be wondering what to do with all of them. Unlike clothing, children don't typically outgrow books, but books can run their course. Perhaps over the years the spine has become lose,…
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Hit 'L' to view on large. This castle has it’s rumours. There are the stories about the man in the jeep and his accomplice on the scooter watching over this castle. The castle was built in 1860 by an marquis who lived in the town and it still is in Royal’s hands. Apparently, the owners cannot agree about a plan to preserve the heritage and therefore the place is left abandoned without having anybody to care for it. The impromptu 2 day tour with camerashy and host to France and Belgium, with some new places, a lot of travel with minimal sleep and some goals being accomplished by getting to a certain school. Full set here: www.flickr.com/photos/timster1973/sets/72157633897345028/ Also on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TimKniftonPhotography My blog: timster1973.wordpress.com
The day is coming when we won't need our face masks every day. So, instead of trashing them, repurpose them with these ideas instead!
I’ve been so busy working on my AWT Shop and learning how to create digital products that I haven’t been posting much lately about one of my true passions and that is searching and hunting for vintage thrifted finds to either keep,sell or repurpose/refinish. Having said that Welcome to “Thrifty Treasures Thursday” a weekly blog...
Are you on the lookout for innovative ways to earn some extra money from home while also being environmentally friendly? Look no further than your garbage!!! You might be amazed to know that many items that we consider waste can be transformed into cash. From plastic bottles to used ink cartridges, there are numerous opportunities to make some money from your garbage. In this blog post, I will discover 20 of the most effective ways to turn your trash into cash.
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It’s photographs like this that stop me in my tracks when I’m browsing the internet, and I’m always saving them away in some folder that I never do anything with– until today! The time has come to unload my favourite art nouveau stunners on you. Let’s start with this flower-shop in Brussels, designed by Paul…
Have old refrence books hanging around collecting dust? Repurpose old encyclopedias into distressed and aged books for display!
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Is your flipping business struggling? Are you not making the profits you would like to? We are going to dive into a few reasons why your reselling business could be struggling. As most of you know, I love flipping! I love finding great deals and reselling them for big profits! I started flipping when I was 16 years old and I’ve never stopped. In the beginning, it was a side hustle. I would flip for extra money when we needed it for unexpected expenses or vacations. But everything changed when we had kids. Melissa dropped down to part-time with her
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Hello my dear friends, unfortunately I was so busy these last few days that I couldn't, as I had promised, share my old butter dish in all it's 'new life and glory' but I am going to do so right now. I gave this unwanted piece a new purpose and did so by adding something to it. I like the 'less is more' look these days more often and so I went with that thought for this creation. My favorite bits and pieces like drop cloth and seam binding in matching colors and a few pieces of vintage sparkle were again my choice. In my eyes, they were perfect but I will let you be the judge of that in a moment. Of course I had to turn it into something I just love making. Something that is just 'my thing' and you all know what that is, don't you?! I hope you are not going to be dissapointed with the new life I have given the old butter dish. From holding butter, it's new purpose is to hold bits and pieces of haberdashery ... it is now a little metal sewing caddy and keep. It is a very subtle but pretty little piece now and I just love it. I named it ... ' Hide ~ Away'. And here it is ... I hope you like it! I didn't know how lovely two layers of gathered seam binding could look and just give something the final touch it needed. I hope you have enjoyed my newest creation today. I am busy working on a few more ideas right now and I am hoping to share somethng with you soon again. So do stop by from time to time and visit me here at Todolwen again. I hope you are well my dear friends and life is treating you kind. Have a peaceful and creative day.
Recycler or Reseller (or Both!): How Reselling Can Be Good For The Planet Along With Your Wallet As a reseller, do you consider yourself a recycler as well? Someone who rescues items that are no longer wanted? This is something that I hadn't given too much thought to, but then a couple weeks ago we shared this image on Facebook and Instagram: It was a simple yet funny meme that had a lot of people who related. I mean who out there doesn't check out items on the side of the road?! I would venture to say most of you who
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While thrifting, I not only look for vintage fabrics and notions but I also make a little stop by the kids book section as well. I have a thing for prints- both on paper and on fabric- and if it's vintage, it's gotta be mine! I've collected quite a few books now and decided it was time to actually make something out of them instead of letting them collect dust on the shelf. After all, they're filled with beautiful, bright illustrations just begging to be seen and admired! So of course, I hit up Pinterest, then Etsy, then Google and Bing just in case I missed any neat ideas and now I've got a little roundup of awesome and unique ideas to upcycle those gorgeous vintage books! You're so very welcome! Enjoy these ideas and one day soon, I'll be featuring something I've made from my own books as well. 1. Check out these chic decoupaged blocks from Mondocherry. 2. Gorgeous paper cabins from Hutch Studio. 3. Paper lantern from Zipper8Lighting on Etsy. 4. Decoupaged letters from Kelle Hampton. 5. Lovely little charms from Primitive and Proper. 6. Embroidery hoop art from Marigold Road. 7. Upcycled notebooks from My Hand Bound Books. 8. Decoupaged jars for gift-giving from The Red Thread. 9. Soap wrapped in vintage kid's book pages from OwlNaturals on Etsy. 10. A collection of H-themed vintage pages from Mondocherry. 11. Pinwheels as party favors/decor from Better Homes & Gardens. 12. Beautiful photo backdrop from Peekaboo Photography. 13. DIY Art Case- isn't this neat??? It even comes with a tutorial from Cosmo Cricket. 14. Adorable vintage book bunting from It's Taylor Made. 15. Decoupaged kids table from Knot Too Shabby Furnishings. 16. Cute DIYcoasters from Needle Book. 17. Storybook lined envelopes from LittlePinkEnvelopes on Etsy. 18. Decoupaged lampshade from Fabulously Flawed Home. 19. DIY envelopes- no known link for this one but it looks easy to do and would be so fun to receive these in the mail, don't ya think? 20. Vintage garlands from PaperPolaroid on Etsy. 21. A vintage book turned into a scrapbook- very neat! From Ordinary Normal. 22. Bright and cheerful storybook collages at Find Make Do. 23. The link to these is no longer available but the idea is from Apples Modern Art on Etsy. 24. I absolutely adore this decoupaged dresser but cannot find the source for it anywhere! But isn't it great eye candy??? 25. Decoupaged picture frame from Primitive and Proper. All these beautiful projects make me want to start tearing up my vintage books right now! I think quite a few of these, if not all, would make fantastic gifts at Christmas time and I'm planning to give about 60% handmade gifts this year instead of buying so I should probably get started soon, huh? I hope you enjoyed this roundup of unique upcycle ideas for vintage children's books! If you have an idea that isn't featured here, let me know about it!
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I love architectural salvage yards and stores!!! It always amazes me how much beauty is in so many of the old pieces I see there. Something like an old iron gate or vintage window can be used a beautiful piece of wall art. An old corbel or a iron clawfoot from a vintage tub can be used as a bookend or as a decorative piece on a shelf. As I look through all the great stuff the ideas are endless! Each item has a ton of character, age and tells a story. If you haven't been to an architectural salvage store yet, check the yellow pages or a local directory to find one in your neighborhood... Also, keep in mind that shopping salvaged items is considered "green" because you are repurposing (reusing) vintage items. Flea markets are another great way to find vintage pieces and often great prices.. but at an Architectural Salvage store you get to see a large collection of beautiful and unique items all in one location. My favorite architectural shop in Southern California is Architectural Salvage of San Diego. It is located in downtown San Diego. It is an easy visit since it is located just off of the 5 freeway near downtown. The above photo is from their store. I like this nicely detailed old radiator cover. With this piece I can imagine putting a wood top on it and using it as an entry hall table. It would be so stunning! It could also be used in a dining room as a small serving table. If you were decorating a small space, you could use a glass table top. The glass wouldn't feel as heavy in the room since you would be able to see through the glass to all of the beautiful scroll details. Vintage and antique radiator covers are often found made of metal or iron usually with a nice patina or painted with aged chippy paint (great for the shabby cottage chic look). The aged look adds so much character. Just wire bush off any loose paint or debri and then I recommend sealing old items with a clear polyurathane. Old barn doors.. I love them! Some would look at these and think they are junk... but they make great interior barn style sliding doors... and they add so much charm! Use your imagination and take risks in decorating. It can be so much fun... Shopping Architectural Salvage can give you ideas for things you may never think of when shopping your local home decor or hardware store. Just be willing to open up your mind and think outside the box. There are many unique treasures to be found. Most vintage items can be mixed into any decorating style. Mixing old with new is in! Until next time, Happy decorating! Diana
DIY Pom Pom rug - A woman wraps yarn around leftover toilet paper tubes - look what she does in her living room! - This is the coolest thing you'll see all day!
