Pretty Pin Cushions

I went over to thank my friend Lululiz for the tips on how to spot MOP buttons.
(post here)
and look what I found! ( above pic)
She had made two pin cushions from an idea she saw here!
Pin cushions made with candlesticks.
(pictured below)

Didn't' she do a great job??
I love the danglies hanging down, don't you?

So here are more ideas for you!!

Blessings
Barbara jean

PS be sure to let me know if you make anything from ideas you see here.
I would love to show them off to my friends. =)

Mellow Yellow Blue Monday Finds

My thrifty blue and yellow find.
This is the front of one of my 'new' books.
I'll try to get a better picture of her so you can use her for your art.

hmm. What is so special about these candles?
Nothing, except they are new candles made to
look old for my crow display (coming soon).
And, instructions on how to do it yourself.

A cute little blue dress.

And Blue Boy.
Can't get more blue than that old painting.
He is in my temporary display while my crows
are getting ready to introduce Fall to you.

I'm joining these parties today.
Please go visit and thank our wonderful hostesses.

Blessings

Barbara Jean

SUNDAY SHOPPING SECRETS



I am so far behind showing you my great finds lately,
I may never get caught up!!

But, alas it's late,
so I have just chosen 3 for this today.

How about some picture frames.
(Like I don't have a few already). =0)
All these for $1.75

And this beautiful piece.
Wish I had a parlor to put it in.
But, since it is only doll size,
me having a parlor would not matter. =0)

And look at all these lovelies!!
8 mini shades,
2 glass candle holders,
set of three beautiful gold candle holders,
and that black mirror,
All for $7.00!!!!

Guess you know i was dancin' out of that sale.

And they were the nicest people.
Young woman was redecorating her home,
and her Mom was there helping with the sale.

I was in a hurry,
so I just made a pile of her reasonably
priced, lovely items.
They started adding and wrapping for me.
The total was $10, but she
decided to give me a deal
and only charged me $7.00!!
They were thrilled I was getting them.

They even helped me get them to the car!!!

A perfect way to end my sale time.

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OK. I was pondering some tips today.

1.Always find something nice to say
to whoever is having the sale.
It might be there yard, great signs,
nice hair do, neatness or sale or whatever.
This is not a buttering up,
but a kindness.
We all like to hear niece things.

2. Never complain about pricing,
or the quality of their things!
If there is a flaw, mention it, and
ask for a lower price.
But don't grumble if they don't lower it.

3.Always leave with a kind word and a smile.

Thanks for coming by.

Blessings,
Barbara Jean

Show and Tell Friday



Go visit Kelli for more wonderful Show and Tells

and

Go visit Classy Chassis for her "Get R Done Friday".
It is posted right after her "doggy" post. =0)

Project Friday

I'm not finding any project Friday posts or links
at Sugar Plum Cottage.
Maybe she is on vacation and i forgot.
so here is mine anyway!! =0))

Remember some time ago I challenged myself to start getting some of these projects done that i had put off way too long??

Well, here is another off the list.

This is the empty box I gave to my 14 year
old Granddaughter for Christmas!

I told her i would paint whatever she wanted on it,
and she chose roses
and gave me a list of colors.

Well, about 3 hours ago at the very last minute i finished painting it.



Here is the finished product.
I is a jewelry box for her.
Lid opens at the top,
and it has a little drawer in front.
(check out the great hardware too!)

I used 3 colors off her list of 8 colors,
and painted some roses for her.

end of box, and other end just has a little rose and buds.
And here it is finished!!!
YAY! Another project off my list.

Next week's Project Friday Challenge:

Remember these?
(All the little lamp shades I've been picking up?)

and these?
( all the candle holders I've found?)

Next week I'll show you this finished project,
and give some tips for doing them.


blessings,
Barbara Jean

Be sure to check out my new gift shop.
Today's listing:

Mini Tea Sets!