Giving an Old Shed new Life with an Old Window

This old Gardening shed has been moved so many times, that you would need both hands to count them.
Everytime we move it we get smarter.  This last time we used my Dad's business truck, that has a crane on the back.  We let it do most of the lifting, and assembling it this time was quite fast as well.  We got it done before dark & all ordered Pizza to celebrate.

Assembling the shed.

 
When my girlfriends and I went on a roadtrip to Abbotsford last December for the Christmas Vintage Market, we also made a stop to a Salvage place in Cloverdale, BC.  We were on a mission for ladders, and windows.  As luck would have it they were having a sale, and it helps to bring cash to barter.  So I couldn't resist buying my Lead pane window right then and there.  I had a couple ideas of what I would use it for, but used it all this time as a decoration in our open concept dining area.

Easter Display using the window

 Which I quite liked, but I ultimately had to use it somewhere useful.  So I decided to use it on my Gardening shed, that needed some character and natural light inside.  So my husband nicely offered to put it in for me.  I was quite surprised how fast he did it.  On a Sunday afternoon, and it was ready for me to paint before dinner.  I was on the other side of the yard painting the girl's playhouse and already had the paint out.  I love projects that are fast and almost instantly gratifying.

Window fits

 He had to use Tinsnips to cut through the exterior.  Framed it inside for the window to fit and to be attached.

All framed in and painted

 We had some wood kicking around the garage from other projects.  So we used the scraps to achieve the look that we wanted.  Sometimes it pays to hang onto chunks of wood that are otherwise firewood.

 Now that we liked the window so much we are going to do some decorative pieces on the corners, and around the door.

Wine Bottle Waterers

Well now that summer has finally decided to grace us with its presence, the flowers are needing the extra waterings.  Especially the ones that are on our front South facing deck in Pots.

"Miller Time"

My girlfriend Amanda shared this wonderful idea with me to take empty wine bottles or beer bottles and fill them with water & stick them upside down into the dirt. You may have also seen them on Pinterest as well. They work great, even better than the glass globes that I also have.  When its hot the wine bottles last longer & you don't have to keep filling them up.  Wonderful plant babysitters when you are away for a couple days, & don't want to bug your neighbour to come and water for you.  Also when you would rather be outside sipping on a cold one enjoying your deck & not having to water while you are out there.

Chianti

Everyone I'm sure has many bottles hanging around their garages headed to the Bottle depot that could be re-purposed.  If you don't?  Well you better get busy on making some empty ones, this summer.  LOL

Clear Wine bottle

I soaked some of the bottles to remove the labels.  Some I left because the labels were nice, had the year on them, & if they get used for years to come it would be neat to have the year the Vintner made it.  Making Vintage for the years to come.

Cerveza

Amber Wine bottle in a Canner Pot

The more decorative and different the bottles are that you find, the better.  What a cheap way to look after your plants.  You've already used the contents and only costs you the deposit by keeping them.

Our Front entrance will be the next recipient of the bottles too.

Vintage Weekend

Fir Tea Lights

I'm back from spending a wonderful Vintage Weekend, being a Vendor in the Scout Handmade & Vintage Market.  The Ladies at Birch & Bird Home Interiors host this Market, and do such a splendid job at it.  My girlfriend Kelley and I enjoyed ourselves immensely!!  With 50 Vendors, there was so much to choose from.  The Market was full of Vintage Finds, Painted furniture, Beautifully sewn crafts, lots of creative jewelry, hair accessories for the young and old, tons of home decor, and yes...Food.  The cupcakes from Tracycakes were scrumptious, and the Macarons were sinful.  We had fun talking with customers, selling, and finding much in common with everyone you spoke to.  The sound of music in the background, and the smell of coffee and old suitcases in the air, felt so cultural.  So I thought I would share all my photos from the weekend.  Hope you enjoy.  Next weekend I get to do it all again.  I'm heading to Spokane to "FARM CHICKS" with a friend who had an extra early administration ticket & invited me along with her & her sister.  How could I say NO?

My Booth

Part of my booth

Kelley & myself on Friday night

Selling on Saturday

Me with my sign.

Creek Side

...and more Booths

Elisa from Home Sweet Nest & her friend Desja

Brown Bag Studio

Raggy Girl Vintage

Red Wicker

Twig Home & What wood you say?

Vintage Home

Whatever Lola wants Lola gets.

A nice little place to sit after shopping.

Sneak Peeks for the Market

Well it has been way, way too long since I did a blog post.  Which is somewhat unusual for myself.  But, I assure you it has been well worth the wait.   I have been busy getting ready for the Scout Handmade & Vintage Market that is taking place next weekend in Abbotsford, BC.  May 25-26th.  I have been putting all my focus towards this new & big day.  I have been attending local Garage Sales every weekend, and have been very successful with many great Vintage Finds. (Some for myself as well)  I've been busy sanding, painting, glazing, distressing, cleaning, shining, pricing, sewing, and on and on.  So without further adue, here are some sneak peek photos to intrigue you and maybe convince you to make the trip to Abbotsford, for the day.

1 of a few old Book Bundles

Old Canning jars with Lavender Epsom Salts

Painted distressed & Glazed shelf

Hand Stamped & distressed Gift/Bookmark Tags

Milk Glass Vases, Creamers and Apothecary bottles

Night Stand

Decorated Old Canning Jars

Burlap Wreath with Crochet Flowers

Wooden & Glass Tea Tray

One of the Sewing Desks

Shutter, window & one of many suitcases

So there you have it!!!  Or you could, if you attend the Scout Market.  I'm still busy painting more things and making more things, and pricing more things.  But its all a secret.  What I have shown is just a small portion of what I am actually taking to the market.  So back at it for me.  Hope all the Canadians's have a great Victoria Day weekend.  You know what I'll be doing.  ;)

Recycle a Christmas Wreath for Easter

I had been wanting to make a Easter wreath I had seen on another Blog.  Upon trying to find the form while shopping in our local small city, I came up empty handed.  Its just as well because I was able to recycle this old Christmas wreath, simply for its metal bones.

Tired Old wreath

See the Metal form?

So I proceeded to cut the fake branches away from the metal form.  I'll put it aside for another Christmas project.  I'm sure it could be recycled in the decorations somewhere too.
Got out a roll of Burlap & Jute string, and started wrapping, weaving & making fluffy bubbly waves with the Burlap, affixing it with the Jute string here and there.

I had purchased a wooden, oval craft board from Walmart for cheap, and knew I would find a use for it at some point.  I decided to use it for this wreath project.   I needed to drill 2 holes in it so I would be able to hang it off the wreath. Using Chalkboard Spray paint, I gave a couple coats of spray to the board.  Once it was fully dry I distressed it and threaded the Jute string through the holes, and tied the ends in one knot on each side to secure it.  I didn't fasten the string right to the wreath because I might want to use it once Easter was over.  The great thing about this wreath is it could be seasonal, just by changing the decorations to suit the season.

Drilling 2 holes

 Found a couple decorations around the house.  I admit it needs a little bit more on it though.  The nest needs some eggs, and a nice fabric flower or two would jazz it up a bit.  So I'm going to see what else I can find in my travels to Michaels tomorrow.

New Life

Little Birdie

Well there ya have it, that's my take on this Easter Wreath.  Hope everyone has a Very Happy Easter with your families.
By the time Easter arrived I had time to do a little more decorating, and did find some decorative eggs for the wreath & make these Jute Easter eggs for this Milk glass dish.

Jute Easter Eggs

After the finishing touches

Burlap & Buttons

Well it has been over a month since my last post.  I had experienced problems with my photo and blogging computer, and had to exchange everything over to another computer to be able to carry on.  So finally I'm hoping things will be back to normal...somewhat.
Since my last post I am excited to say that I was chosen to attend as a Vendor, in the Scout Handmade Vintage Market in Abbotsford, BC.  I've done Craft fairs before but this will the first Vintage Market that I've been a Vendor at.  So I've been busy out in the garage with Sanding and Painting, and sorting what I have purchased for the Market as of yet.  One of the items that I will be making for the Market are these Fabric Flowers.  Made with Burlap, Fun Fabric & a button.  I had seen many Tutorials on Pinterest but decided to try my own fast way.

I've also been impressed with how far away my Blog has been received.  My Blog has reached into homes in Japan, Germany, Australia, UK, USA, Russia, Greece and many other countries.  Loving the response, & that people are reading my blog.  I am however wishing for more actual followers.  So if you have stopped by to read my Blog I would love if you took the time to become a follower as well!!!

Gift wrap with Vintage Flair.

Well we just celebrated my BFF's birthday & she also shares my love for all things Vintage.  So I just had to also gift wrap the Vintage Laundry sign I made her with some Vintage Flair.

Old Book Page Birthday Card

"Your Birthday is in the Bag"

Silver Spoon Embellish

The Spoons I found to go on top of her gift had a relevance, to a city we both love & she used to live there.  Victoria, British Columbia.  I thought she would love them to make a ring out of them, or use them in her plants to stir up dirt.