Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Thriftin’ Time Tuesdays

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I just had enough time to throw this together …..before I left to meet up with some Sisters on the Fly, this last weekend.

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Yep, I made a tray from an old rusty piece of metal.  I think it might have been an old heater cover.  I collect old handles and knobs and had a set of these I thought were just right.  It fits my Mexican décor in “Driving Ms. Daisy’ my vintage Shasta trailer.  I put it to use right away!

 

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And a garage sale find….I have been on the hunt for one of these paper cutters for over a year.  It a nice size –10 1/2” x 10, perfect for my card making (I’ve already used it this weekend) and it doesn’t take up a lot of counter space.  Oh, and the best part….five bucks!

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A daisy waste basket for my ‘Driving Ms. Daisy’ vintage trailer….two bucks.

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Ugly before picture……  mig 011 

After…..a new magazine rack for my trailer….one buck, plus paint.

I’m linked up at these parties……

                                                    

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12 comments:

  1. On The Road AgainAugust 2, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Love that tray, really gorgeous.

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  2. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessAugust 2, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Outstanding tray, I am a tray nut and love all trays. YOU are quite talented. I hope you had a good trip in Miss Daisy.

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 2, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Love that tray with the old handles. It looks like they were always meant to be together. Ms. Daisy is looking so good with her new accessories.

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  4. KrisAugust 2, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hey there! Found your blog through a gal named Dena who comments on my blog. But I cannot for the life of me trace Dena to a blog?? If you know a Dena, I would love to be able to comment on her blog. One, to tell her thank you for guiding me here! She said I would love to read about your chicken mansion! I too have chickens, although their digs are more like a modest ranch style home. I love my girls! And then...then...I began going back further and further in your blog posts, and I discover we have so much in common. I sew, quilt, cook, crochet, knit, adore my grands, have grown kids, garden, raise chickens, but when I saw you have a vintage trailer, and go on those ladies only jaunts, I almost flipped! I have been wanting one of those forEVER!!!! I scour Craig's List all the time. We have a motor home, but my lil ol heart so desires one of those little vintage tin cans to girlify and call my very own!!!! There is so much I would love to comment on, but I shall keep it to this for now. I will be back, and I am your newest follower. Do come see me at Simplify!
    Kris

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  5. BarbAugust 2, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Have fun !!! Enjoyed your finds and conversions....you are sooooooooooooooooo clever!

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  6. Our Hopeful HomeAugust 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Hello Karen, what a great transformation! I love the tray as well as your choice of color, it really pops! Love your blog, too! I've become a follower, and can't wait to hear more about the trailer. Thanks for linking up over at Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva. Have a great week!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  7. DoloresAugust 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I have a weakness for trays.....you made a perfect one for Miss Daisy. You made some good/fun purchases.....
    Have fun!!!

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  8. red.neck chicAugust 2, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I love paint... spray paint... all paint. LOL

    Your tray is AWESOME!!!

    ;-D robelyn

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  9. camp and cottage livingAugust 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Really cute accents for "Miss Daisey"! Have fun with your fishing buddies (gals)!

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  10. Bee Haven BevAugust 2, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Love the tray, Karen!!

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  11. Jayme Goffin, The Coop KeeperAugust 2, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Love the tray! Love your camper! Love your blog! : -D

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  12. les filles de la collineAugust 3, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    ce plateau est tout simplement merveilleux.
    belle journée.

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