Hubs And Doilies

Just a few more pictures on our progress with the 1963 Yellowstone camper.  Below are the new half moon hubcaps.  Don't they look sweet? 

 Next is the pillow I put together using an old doily and some leftover fabric.  I thought the pink and aqua combo was perfect for the camper. 

My husband has been working hard on the lights so that she will be ready for her maiden voyage this Saturday.  We also got her registered so we are legal! 

Diana

Chalkboard Tags

These were so easy and I think they would be great on a gift or attached to just about anything (jar of notions?).

Start with thin wood tags from the craft store.  My came in a package of 8.  Spray paint with chalkboard paint on both sides.  Let dry.  Using a white gel pen (made to show up on dark backgrounds) draw simple designs.  Use a heat gun to immediately see the design cure.  Don't hold the heat gun on it too long or it will turn the white to a silver.  Wait until the designs are set and won't smear, then prime the tags with chalk.  Wipe off and you are good to go!

Diana

Honey Bee Pitcher

Some more etching---this time an old (as in just plain old not vintage) pitcher that I picked up years ago and never really used.

 I love honey bees......so it was a no brainer to put one on the side.  Etching is one of the easiest crafts to personalize glass.

Now this pitcher is sooo much cuter. 

Diana

Aqua and Red Kitchen Towels

My favorite color combination!

 I made these towel to match the color scheme of our vintage trailer, but I don't know if they will end up in there.......I may put them on my etsy shop......

Just love these!

Diana

From Ugly To Fancy

How often have you seen one of these ugly vanity trays at garage sales and turned your nose up at it?  Me too!!!

Then I thought there must be something of value left in these old gals....

I found one that was really bad, the mirror was scratched and tarnished, the metal starting to rust at the corners, in other words, perfect!

 First I took it apart and replaced the back with a new piece of cardboard (covered in a pretty pink chevron fabric).  Then I painted the frame a bright pink.

 Since the mirror was so bad I thought I would etch an image on it.....a sweet bird!  What was once a piece destined for the dumpster is now ready for a second life.  I think this is now so pretty and cool!

Diana

Aqua Shelf For The Vintage Trailer

Someday I will have to remember to take before shots!  So here is the after instead.  Pretty, don't you think.

Oh well, I found a similar shelf (below), in finish and style, on the web so you could see what I started with.  Don't get me wrong, country has it's place but I am just not feeling it......Instead I love cottage style so the spray paint had to come out and play!  

Check back to see it in place in our camper.....

Diana

Mini Clipboards

Were yesterday's clipboards a little too large for your needs?  You can find much smaller ones that look just as cute when you embellish them!

 I love how pretty they are! 

 Vintage sewing notions....

 Pretty little girls who have sewn their own dresses.....

 French postcards and a stylish little partisan......

Another kitchen clipboard with a vintage feel.

These boards have been sealed and can be wiped clean with a damp cloth so they will last for years! 

Diana