Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Our Winter Porch...a big ol' junk party...greens, yardsticks, stars and more.



Chipping with Charm: Winter Planters, greens yardsticks and junk...www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com
It's been pretty cold here in MN.  My porch has been a little neglected...

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Super Simple Junk Christmas Tree...


Chipping with Charm:  Simple Junk Tree...http://chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
I think this simple junk tree was "meant to be"...

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Friday, December 5, 2014

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Repurposed Salt Lid "Star" Christmas Ornament


Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Salt Shaker Lid Ornament...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Yep, I am "one of those"...
 I've started on my Christmas decorating and creating.
When you sell your wares in retail you have to find a way to "jump" into the Christmas "Spirit" a little earlier than most. We needed to have our booth at Antiques Downtown  ready for Christmas shoppers by November 1st this year, so that got me started.  And we celebrate Thanksgiving at my parents' house, so that frees me up to "dig in" a little earlier.  
(And hopefully be all decorated and ready to relax and enjoy in December?) 
I'm not going to lie...most years I just keep on creating up until December 24th. I can't help myself...its my favorite time of year.  And once I start I can't stop!

This is my first repurposed ornament of the season...

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Apple Basket Lid to Rustic Snowflake...let it snow...

Chipping with Charm: Basket Lid Snowflakes...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
You may have heard that Minnesota got a "little" snow yesterday.  A little early for most considering our winter was so VERY long last year.  I decided to make the most of it and finish up a project that has been in my head for a while...

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

A Cheerful Fall Vignette...


Chipping with Charm: Colorful Fall Drawer Shelf Vignette...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
You might remember this little stacked drawer shelf for my old COFFEE STATION.
When we redid our kitchen it lost it's spot to my Mommy Central...
  And now it moved to a new bright sunny spot near the front door.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Vintage Clock Shop Sign...and encouraging creativity...


Chipping with Charm:  Vintage Clock Shop Sign...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
If you follow me on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, you may have already seen my vintage clock shop sign.  My husband an I bought it on our little anniversary getaway to the Central Iowa Junk Jaunt a few weeks ago.
 I purchased it at the Broadstreet Market in Story City, Iowa.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Monday, July 28, 2014

My Planters are "Blooming" with Milk Glass...


Chipping with Charm: Blooming Milk Glass...http://chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
You might already know that I do NOT have a "green thumb"!!  But I really LOVE junky planters and annuals.  About this time of year my plants trend to look a little sad :(

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Bed Springs to Chandelier Shades...junky details...




Chipping with Charm:  Springs for Chandelier "Shades"...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Yet another "simple idea"...
A while back a Facebook follower posted a picture of her chandelier on my page and asked if I had any ideas for shades.  I immediately thought of springs...and it's been in my head ever since :)
Chipping with Charm:  Springs for Chandelier "Shades"...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
I decided to try it on my dining room fixture.
What do you think?
Chipping with Charm:  Springs for Chandelier "Shades"...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
All lit up.
I decided to add some vintage crystals too...just for fun.
Chipping with Charm: Flower Basket to Chippy Light Fixture...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 I think it "coordinates" with my...
CHIPPY ENTRY LIGHT
Sharing this at...
Beyond the Picket Fence for Under $100 Link Party
Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special
Knick of Time Tuesday
Show and Share at Coastal Charm

We have been busy with Vacation Bible School this week.  
Today during the lesson today I asked if anyone knew what a "Disciple" was...and one little boy said "It's when you take old stuff and make it into something new". So cute...I guess recycle does rhyme with disciple :)
I still remember my awesome weeks of VBS as a kid.  I hope these little people feel the same way when they are 40+!!

Chat soon,

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

The Easiest Ball Jar Solar Lights EVER...

Chipping with Charm: Ball Jar Solar Lights...http://chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
These are so simple and silly...I almost didn't post about them.  But then I realized that most of my ideas a like that.  And, they make me happy.  What if they make you happy too?  
I'd hate for anyone to miss out on a little "happy" :)

Monday, June 30, 2014

Monday, June 9, 2014

Repurposed Vase Ladies...


Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Meet "The Girls"...
Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
I found a couple of cracked vases at garage sales recently.  I decided they might be finished being "useful"...but they weren't done being "pretty".
Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 Flipped upside down they looked a like a skirt and a couple of arms to me.  How about you?
Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 Add a clock for a head...

Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/

 ...and some jewels, of course.
Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 What do you think?  Do you see "her"?
Chipping with Charm: My Salvaged Treasures Sugar Bowl Cuties...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 I'm pretty sure my inspiration for these lovely ladies came from these little sugar bowl cuties by Betsy of MY SALVAGED TREASURES.
Don't you love them?
Chipping with Charm: Repurposed Vase Ladies...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
For now they are enjoying their new home on top of the hutch in my Great Room.  They might make their way to our booth...soon :)
Chat soon,
 

Thursday, June 5, 2014

A Fairy Garden in a Tote...Centerpiece


Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
We've been enjoying all of the fun fairy gardens out there.
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 So I decided it would be fun to put a quick one together for a centerpiece.  I used all things I had on hand...
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 This chippy wood tote only looks old.  I bought it at Home Goods a couple of years ago.  I still love it.
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 I had a couple of different kinds of moss left over from other projects.  I used both for fun texture.
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
These glass insulators looked like mushrooms to me.  I put some crumpled book pages inside.
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Can you see my little junky fairy in there?
Chipping with Charm: Junky Fairy...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Chipping with Charm: Junky Fairy...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 Just some random bits and pieces glued and tied together.
Chipping with Charm: Junky Fairy...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
Her "house" is just a Ball jar with an enamel lid on top.
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
The plates were just tucked in for "flowers".
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
I love how it looks out on my rustic PALLET PERCH...
Chipping with Charm: Fairy Garden Centerpiece...http://www.chippingwithcharm.blogspot.com/
 ...BUT, this is definitely an indoor centerpiece.  I plan to put it on my dining room table...as soon as I finish up a couple more projects that are taking up that space :)
Sharing this at...
Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special
Coastal Charm for Show and Share
Knick of Time Tuesday 

My kids say they are "happy/sad" about the last day of school today.  I know just what they mean.  I remember that feeling, don't you?  Excited for long sunny days without homework...but sad to say goodbye to their teachers and friends.  It's been a great year! 

Happy Summer,