Vintage Farmhouse Christmas Sign Repurposed from a Player Piano Roll

Hi there, Friends! Many of you expressed curiosity regarding my plans for the vintage player piano roll I scored thrifting a few weeks ago. Well today I'll show you how I repurposed it as a vintage farmhouse Christmas sign and how you can create one too, using craft paper.  Oh, and if calligraphy or beautiful handwriting isn't one of your skills, no worries--it's not one of mine either! I'll show you a simple trick to fake it...

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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 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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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 of my holiday ideas.  He'll be getting a makeover soon! 

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Friday's Find: No Tricks--Just Treats for Quilt Lovers!

TGITF Friends! Recently I had the pleasure of attending a unique estate sale. Almost all of the walls were full of gorgeous quilts and wall hangings in all colors and sizes.  I fell in love with this pumpkin mini! Available!

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Cozy Cabin Christmas!

Greetings Friends! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas surrounded by your loved ones.  This year I was blessed to celebrate in a cozy little cabin...

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DIY Vintage Ornament Wreath!

Greetings Friends! By now you know my affection for Vintage ornaments.  I shop thrift stores and yard sales for them all year to get my fix! As promised, today I am sharing how to make your own Vintage ornament wreath....

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Friday's Find: Recreated Hymnal Angel!

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Recently I found a hymnal angel while I was thrifting. The price was right but I hesitated at first because she was a little banged up. Some of her pages were bent in the wrong direction, her make up was dated and her hair was a mess! I've had days like that--how about you? Girlfriend just needed a makeover...

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