Features for Creating Christmas: A Very Thrifty Christmas!

Happy New Year's Eve Friends! Today I am sharing features from Creating Christmas: A Very Thrifty Christmas!  Thanks to everyone who linked up, your thrifty creativity was truly inspiring! Thank you also to Jann @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson who co-hosts and facilitates the party...

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Salted Caramel Tarts

Happy Wednesday Friends! Do you need a quick recipe for last minute guests or New Year's festivities? Today I'm sharing a simple no-bake dessert that is so yummy I made it for both Thanksgiving and Christmas!   ...

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The Year in Review: 2015 Favorites

Greetings Friends! Now that Christmas is over, it is only a matter of days until a fresh new year begins!  As this year comes to a close, I like to pause for reflection so let's take a look back at the most viewed posts of 2015... Click on any of the titles to see more details: Have...

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Merry Christmas!

Hello Dear Friends, just a short post today to send you Christmas greetings.  I appreciate each and every one of you and hope you enjoy these fun vintage cards. These are just a sample of the assortment I found recently--don't you just love the illustrations?  I hope you have a blessed,...

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Vintage Charm Party 11

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 11 & Merry Christmas Eve! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections,...

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Christmas Signs: Rejoice and Junk to Joy!

Happy Wednesday Friends!  Wow, can it really be just a few days away from Christmas--are you ready?  Today I'm sharing the last Christmas projects of the year; both signs. The first is repurposed from a .25 bag of junky metal and the second, my latest upcycle.   ...

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A Sassy Snow Lady: Repurposed Pier One Spheres

Greetings Friends!  I've mentioned before that I enjoy browsing our local Pier One. Sometimes I am inspired to create a knock off for less.  Others, I see inexpensive items that can be repurposed like these spheres turned sassy snow lady!  ...

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Friday's Find: Last Minute Gifts!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! One week until Christmas! Where has December gone? My friends and family know I'm perfectly happy to receive thrifted gifts.  This week's fabulous finds are perfect for last minute gifts or decor...  ...

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Vintage Charm Party 10

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 10! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mo...

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Recreate Your Pillows: A Holiday Fashion Show!

Happy Wednesday Friends! Are you a pillow person? I am for sure--whether it's a comfy stack on my bed or a new look for the sofa, I can't seem to get enough! Rather than buy new for each season, I have a thrifty way to change mine up. Join me for a fashion show of pillows! ...

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A Holly Jolly Jadeite Kitchen!

Greetings Friends! Earlier this week, I shared a tour of my home in A Very Thrifty Christmas.  It was also a party for you to link your thrifty Christmas treasures, projects and decor. In case you missed it, click here! Today the tour continues in the kitchen... ...

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Friday's Find: Clearance Poinsettias to Deck My Halls...and That's Not All!

TGITF Friends! 'Tis the season to share Christmas finds--today it's half price poinsettias that are decking my halls... ...

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Vintage Charm Party 9

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 9! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mo...

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Vintage Charm November Feature of the Month!

Hi everyone! I hope you're all having as much fun at our Vintage Charm link party as your hostesses are. Kathy, Cecilia, Sharon, and I have thoroughly enjoyed visiting your blogs and reading all of your amazingly creative vintage posts. ...

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Creating Christmas: A Very Thrifty Christmas!

Welcome to Creating Christmas! Whether you follow my blog or are new here, I'm so glad to have you stop by!  Since my Fall Tour, I have a few new additions as well as some tried and true favorites. I'll also be sharing thrifted finds that I've upcycled or repurposed for the Christmas season....

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All That Glitters: Rustic Glam Birch Slices and Tablescape

Greetings Friends! I've shared a whimsical vintage snowman tea party at my breakfast table and today I'm featuring my dining table decked out for the holidays. I love the festive feeling of silver and gold Christmas decorations and this year I've added some extra sparkle to my dining room ....

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Coming Soon: Holiday Inspiration and Creating Christmas Link Parties!

Happy Saturday Friends! Since there's only a few days until Creating Christmas, I wanted to tell you a little more about it... ...

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Friday's Find: A Snowman Tea for Two!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Thrifting and serendipity go hand in hand--especially during the holidays.  Come see how this week's fabulous finds create a whimsical holiday tablescape! ...

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Vintage Charm Party # 8

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 8! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mo...

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A Little Christmas Ladder and a Dear Gift!

Happy Wednesday Friends!  It's no secret, I adore decorating for Christmas and this year I'm adding a repurposed yard sale find to the mix. ...

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Snowy Tulle Garland

Greetings Friends! Well Thanksgiving has passed and for many of us, that means we are full swing into Christmas decorations and the thriftier, the better! Today I'm sharing an easy garland I fashioned with dollar store tulle--no sewing required!  ...

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Friday's Find: Skip the Crowds & Browse Charming Mason!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today may be Black Friday, but I've heard from most of you that you plan to stay in comfy cozy and maybe do a little online shopping. Instead of fighting the crowds, I thought you might enjoy another virtual shopping trip--this time to Mason, Texas.  ...

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Vintage Charm Party #7

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 7!  We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mo...

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Happy Thanksgiving ~ A Coupon and Shop in Your Pajamas!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve, Friends! I hope your holiday is spent with loved ones making memories and feasting on your favorite foods of the season.  I'll be hugging and squeezing a certain ginger haired boy and counting my blessings!  ...

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A Thrift Store Christmas Tree Farm

Greetings Friends! If you've been here before, you may have noticed my affection for signs.  I have an assortment in my home and garden. When I found this fun vintage inspired beauty, it was love at first sight.  It wasn't until I was working on another project that an idea began to...

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Friday's Find: Thrifty Transformations

TGITF Friends! Today I'm sharing some recent thrift store finds that I have transformed for next to nothing. Can you guess what I used for my first project? ...

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Vintage Charm Party #6

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 6!  We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mo...

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Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Bites

Happy Wednesday Friends! Today I'm sharing a tasty, healthy pumpkin recipe that doesn't require flour, eggs, or butter and contains only a little sugar--really!  ...

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Smitten!

Greetings Friends! Today we're taking a little visit to one of my favorite Fredericksburg stores, Smitten!  ...

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Friday's Friday: Collectible Corn Husk Dolls

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Today's feature originates from one of America's oldest crafts--corn husk dolls! Almost thirty years ago, Nan's dolls took the primitive craft to a whole new level delighting collectors with their intricate design. Look at Miss Christmas with her sled full of...

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Vintage Charm Party #5!

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 5!  We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mo...

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Dress Form to Christmas Tree Tutorial

Happy Wednesday Friends! As promised, today I am sharing how to use a metal dress form to create a Nutcracker Ballet inspired Christmas tree.  You may be surprised to learn where I found the materials... {This post may contain affiliate links which means I receive a small commission...

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October Vintage Charm Feature of the Month!

Hi friends! We here at Vintage Charm are extremely excited to be announcing our very first Feature of the Month... ...

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Juliet and the Nutcracker: Dress Form to Christmas Tree!

Greetings Friends! As promised, I'm sharing my first Christmas decor project of the season. I had so much fun playing dress up and this post has sentimental meaning for me as well.  ...

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Share It Link Party 36 : Co-Host of the Week!

Happy Saturday, sweet Friends! I woke up this morning to a pleasant surprise--I was chosen by Rose of Fine Craft Guild as honorary co-host of the week! She is featuring my free eBook, Have Yourself a Thrifty Little Christmas at this week's party.  That also means you'll be able...

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Friday's Find: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like..............

TGITF Friends! I could barely contain my excitement when I found today's fabulous features--two boxes of Shiny Brites and a trio of vintage elves at the same sale and that's just the beginning!  ...

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Vintage Charm Party #4

Welcome to Vintage Charm Party 4! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it. Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds, repurposed projects, collections, home decor and mor...

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For a Rainy Day!

Happy Wednesday Friends! Though it is still a few months away here, I've read we're in for a wet winter.  I don't know about you, but I just hate getting my feet damp--it makes me cold all over! So began my hunt for some cute rain boots... Click here to see available colors! {This post...

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Have Yourself a Thrifty Little Christmas eBook!

Greetings Friends! Did you enjoy an extra hour of sleep after setting the clocks back? I honestly cannot believe it is November already! Since we all know how quickly the next several weeks will fly by, I plan to start sharing thrifty holiday posts to usher in the Christmas spirit... ...

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Friday's Find: Thrifting with a Friend!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! As promised, today I'm sharing finds from our recent jaunt when Cecilia from The B Farm visited.  You can read more about our adventures here.  Cecilia was the first to spot this little nutcracker for me, after I'd told her about one...

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Vintage Charm #3

Welcome to Vintage Charm party 3!  We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds,repurposed projects, collections, home decor and more! ...

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How I {Finally} Conquered Closet Clutter!

Happy Wednesday Friends! At last, we have fall weather here in Texas and it seems every time the seasons change, I vow to give my clothing closet a much needed purge.  Unfortunately as I've shared before, closet organization can be a challenge for me... ...

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The Blessing of Friendship!

Greetings Friends!  I hope you've had a relaxing weekend. I've had a wonderful week celebrating the gift of friendship!  It began when Cecilia, from The B Farm came to visit.  Here we are enjoying dinner at Rails, a restored 1915 train depot with delicious food. &nb...

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Friday's Find: A Pair of Pretty Platters...

TGITF Friends! Today's fab finds feature an assortment of vintage goodies including a pair of pretty floral platters.  First, this gorgeous Homer Laughlin--love the colors on this one and... ...

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Vintage Charm #2

Welcome to the Vintage Charm party for terrific week 2! We invite you to share your vintage experiences--whether it’s your latest finds, crafts, or DIYs, we’d love to hear about it.Link up your furniture flips, roadside finds,repurposed projects, collections, home decor and ...

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