Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts

Monday, April 16, 2012

Tile Coasters

How lucky am I that I found a box full of white tiles in our garage? A couple years ago, a gal pal of mine, made the most darling tile coasters as wedding favors. Unfortunately, she only used Modge Podge as a sealant and the paper began to peel and tear only after only a few uses. Even though they weren't properly sealed, I loved them and have been dying to make my own. 
To make the coasters, I first applied a layer of modge podge to the tile. After cutting the paper of my choosing to size, I placed it centered. Don't forget to smooth out all the wrinkles starting from the middle and push outwards. Once that layer dried, I added another coat of modge podge and let them sit for an hour. After the break I sealed them with two coats (waiting 15 min in between) of Krylon's Triple Thick Crystal Clear Glaze. 24hrs later, I glued a square piece of felt to the bottom.
Here's how they turned out! The vintage ones are most defiantly my favorite. I think I will redo my kiddos Easter picture coaster set. I  printed the pictures out on printer paper. The colors are just too grey for my liking. But with some editing and real photo paper they will be turn out just right. 










Friday, February 10, 2012

Craigslist Revamp: French Inspired Dresser

I think I am in love. This little dresser, my husband picked up for $15, is adorable. It is small, but perfect for Brooklyn's room. It is perfectly structurally sound too. I didn't have to reinforce it at all. This french style dresser is older than her current dresser yet in better shape.

Right now, she is wearing crisp white. I have  a feeling, she may need some color though. Maybe not. We will see tomorrow, when I put her in Bee's room.




Not sure why the dresser drawers look shadowed badly, I need a new camera (Hope hubs reads this!)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Will you be my Valentine?

The truth is I like Valentines Day better than any other holiday. It's not because the pretend romance or the lovey dovey gifts (okay, maybe its the chocolate a little). It is because everything is so pretty. I love Valentine's Day decor!! Red, pink and pastels everywhere; hearts, cupids, puppy dogs with sad eyes.

The thing I love best though, are the Valentine's day cards. Especially vintage ones. They are so sweet. With sayings like, "Wool you be my Valentine? I needle lots of romance" or "I'd be upset if you say no, Canoe be my valentine?" how could you not love them. They really used to know how to charm a lady :)


from funnyordie 


Aren't they just splendid! Because of my love affair with Valentines day, I have a few different valentine's card ideas. I will post them through out the next week or so. Maybe I will be able to inspire you to make your own homemade cards this year.

To Gnome you, is to love you!


My gnome nephew volunteered to pose for a valentines card! Ain't he too cute! 

To create the gnome costume make a cone hat. Cover the hat with felt or any extra material you have lying around. Using the printable below, trace and cut out the beard out of felt. Attach the beard to the hat by string or cutting the side burn area of the beard extra long like I had. Add a few extra touches and Viola!



Friday, December 16, 2011

Vintage Trailer Trash

1967 diamond in the rough is what I have here. I am absolutely GIDDY to restore the trailer. I have big plans for it including white and black checkered linoleum, chalkboard paint, a white wash, red painted oven, texture and more texture, and a toys-camping-playing-vintage kind of theme. Here she is in all her glory.



Lots of potential, right? I just love the original vinyl in perfect condition, on the counters, table, and bathroom shower and sink. Crazy after 45 year there is still original details. The green room separator is great and the original magazine holder is still in the restroom. There are some details that absolutely have to go like the curtains!

 The latest owners changed the couch seating area to a permanent bed. I am not sure what I want to do here yet. My husband wants to leave it and build a dresser/storage area at the foot. I would love it in its original loveliness with a couch though. But the bed is SUPER comfy and huge. Hmmmm. . . all the possibilities :)

I think I may paint him white with tan detail. Not sure yet. Primary colors with a vintage touch, is what I am invisioning for my beauty right now. But hey, it may change. When i made the inspiration board below, I hadnt thought of sharing it. If these are yours or you know whos there are let me know, so i can give proper credit where proper credit is due :)



I found this absolutely inspirational blog The Vintage Housewife. Miss Cat remodeled a 1953 trailer that is too die for. Of course pink from top to bottom, with the cutest vintage touches. I only dream, one day, I will have my own 50's rounded trailer to transform into pure vintage love. Drool over her trailer.



I have made one purchase for my happy camper 
So what if its not truly vintage, it only cost $3.99 at WorkSports and its fully functional just in case.