Monday, April 16, 2007

Vintage Purse Crazy!




Ok, yes, you are probably sick of the vintage purses, but I can not get enough!




I have never sewn anything from a pattern before and I am finding it strangely relaxing! I think it is because this is one thing I am sewing that actually fits together thanks to the vintage purse pattern I am using!




Ok, anyway, made another one this weekend. I used some Amy Butler Pa rot Flower fabric I found on ebay. I made this vintage looking purse about twice the size of the others. I am making a video showing you how to take your existing pattern and enlarge it, so look for a link in about a week or so.




Meanwhile here are some links to other fabric crafts that use Amy Butler Fabric to keep you busy!!




Ok, here is a link to a craft video I made with some other fabric, but you could easily use some Amy Butler Fabric for this Bathroom Decor Craft Project.












So, if you have some Amy Butler Fabric Laying around you can use it to make a really fun and unique clock. I like this simple vintage craft project, not only because of te lovely use of Amy Butler Fabric, but because you can photocopy your fabric and use the paper in place of the real deal! This will allow you to use your Amy Butler fabric for other vintage crafts!






Enjoy!



Sunday, April 8, 2007

Vintage 1930's Fabric Purse


Made a new Vintage Purse out of a purse pattern I had laying around.


I bought the Vintage 1930's fabric online at Ebay. I found the Vintage fabric for about $5 a yard!


Fortunately for me the Blue flower vintage fabric and the yellow flower vintage fabric were sold together, so I did not have to search forever to find them. They work great together in this Vintage purse look!

Monday, April 2, 2007

Blue Willow Ware Picture Frames

Want more Blue Willow Ware Craft Projects? Learn how to make a Mosaic Blue Willow Ware Picture Frame! You can use this vintage looking frame in your own home or give it as a beautiful hostess gift.

Vintage Blue Willow Ware Plate Clock


If you love the look of Vintage Blue Willow Ware then you will absolutely love this easy and simple vintage craft project. You can use one of your Blue Willow Ware dishes to make this sweet and stylish vintage clock.


If you do not want to drill a hole in the middle of a valuable Vintage Blue Willow Ware dish, then buy an inexpensive reproduction Blue Willow Ware plate and use it instead!!


To hang your Blue Willow Ware Clock with vintage flare use a plate hanging hook. You will love the look!



Friday, March 30, 2007

New Ways to Display Your Vintage Rolling Pin Collection

Looking for some fun and new ways to display your vintage rolling pin collection? I love collecting vintage rolling pins. You Can find them at flea markets, online, and even at yard sales.

If you have been collecting vintage rolling pins for a while and need a fun new way to display them then click here to check out some of Rebecca's ideas on how to affordable display your vintage rolling pin collection.

I personally love vintage rolling pins and love using them in all sizes to make fun displays!


Click here to see ideas from Rebecca on how to display your vintage rolling pin collection.

Monday, March 26, 2007

Vintage Frame Cork Board Project


Have a vintage frame? Want to turn it into a vintage lookign cork board for your home office?


Check out this video and learn how from Rebecca!

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Vintage Board Game Spice Rack

This simple Vintage Game Board Spice Rack is a great way to add some stylish storage to your retro or vintage kitchen. The vintage look is timeless and well suited for many different styles. The added bonus is the extra storage this simple Vintage Game Board Spice Rack woodworking project will add to your vintage kitchen!

You can make this simple Vintage Game Board Spice Rack for about $100 or less, depending on how much you end up paying for your vintage game board.

To Make a Vintage Game Board Spice Rack You Will Need:

2X4’s
Plywood
Screws
Power drill
Drill bits
Primer
Paint
Picture hanging Hooks (optional)
Paint brushes (in a variety of sizes)
Magnetic door hook
Piano Hinge
Vintage Game board

Now, the first step is to measure your vintage game board. Measure how wide and tall it is.

Use your 2X4’s to build a frame the exact same size. Use you wood screws to screw the pieces of 2X4’s together like a box frame. Predrill the holes for the screws with your power drill to keep the wood from splitting.

Now, cut your plywood to the same size as your vintage game board as well. You will need 2 pieces of this.

Screw the plywood onto the back of the wood frame you built. You can do this step gain by predrill holes through the plywood another 2X4” frame. Insert your screws to hold them together.

Now, the other piece will be for the door of the vintage spice rack.

Install one shelf half way between the tops and bottom of the spice rack. Simply cut a 2X4 to fit inside the spice rack. You can screw it into place from the back.

Now, attach the other sheet of plywood to the front of the box. Do this by install a piano hinge on the left side of the frame. Attach one side to the frame you built and one side of the hinge to the vintage window.

On the right side install your magnetic door hook. You could also use a hook and eye hook like you used to find on old screen doors.

Now, flip the vintage window box five down. Install your picture hanging hooks on the back of the box. They should be attached into the plywood you put on the back.

Now, flip the box back over and lay it on it’s back on a flat work surface.

Now, lightly sand any areas needed on the wooden box and roof.

Wipe away any dust and prime it out.

Now, once the primer has dried you can paint the inside and outside of the Vintage Game Board Spice Rack.

Now, you need to install you vintage game board on the front of the spice rack. You can use spray adhesive to do this or even drill it into place. Mirror clips would work well and keep you from damaging the vintage board game.

Now, to hang your Vintage Game Board Spice Rack you have a few options. Hooks can also be installed on the sides of the Vintage Game Board Spice Rack. You can also drill it into the wall like a cabinet or simply rest it on your counter.


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