A Baby Shower Gift...

Our neighbor is having a baby and I was invited to the shower....so I got to have a lot of fun buying for a baby girl! Every one we know has had boys over the last few years, so it was fun to actually get to buy for a girl. This basket Savanah had painted for her sister in law, thinking she was having a girl....but it was a boy. So she didn't get to use it. I decided to use it for this shower.

I got this tag from fabfindsanddesigns on instagram. I thought it would be cute added to the bow on the basket.

I had this wrapping paper for ages so it was perfect to wrap the diapers.

I filled it blankets and clothes and crib sheets and a few other baby essentials....

Then added this tag from Mary Jane at The Beehive Cottage blog. I love these tags she makes they are just so cute! And then it was ready to give. 

A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.
-Carl Sandburg

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb His reward.
Psalms 127:3

Blessings,
Amy Jo



Steinhatchee Home

I have been telling y'all that I have been very busy and traveling a lot. Well the reason I have been doing that is this. I told you in this post about a piece of property we bought in Steinhatchee, FL. We have been going there for years and my parents own a place there. I had contacted the elderly gentleman next door. I noticed they had not been up in years. Their place was literally falling apart. So I wrote him a letter letting him know that my parents were his next door vacation neighbors. And we were interested
 in buying his place.
 He called me and let me know that he would think about it. Well long story short he sold it to us for a really great price. And he removed the old mobile home off of it and everything.  We were left with a blank piece of property. We thought we would eventually build a small cottage or put a mobile home back on it.

When our friend said he was selling his little mobile home, because he had bought a house, we decided to go look at it. We struck a deal and we had it moved to the property. Their was a lot of work to be done on the home. We didn't realize that the windows had been leaking. So we got my Dad to fix all of the leaks and replace the floors with these beautiful laminate wood floors. Some of the walls were soft so Dad fixed the wood in the walls and he put bead board on the damaged walls. It looks so nice. I almost wish all of the walls were bead board.

Now this is a work in progress....So the pictures I am showing are of just the beginning. As I go I will show you the progress. It has already gotten better than what I am showing. I just wanted to show you the first weekend we started moving stuff in.

This is the room Levi will be sleeping in. When guests come he will sleep on the pull out sofa. That valance was an original to the mobile home. Kevin (son-in-law) named it moldiqua because he said it looks like mold. LOL He actually got out of bed to check and make sure it wasn't. haha I know the bedding is feminine but it is what I have. I am looking for something boyish and nautical for it. This bed is the bed my Granny was born on. So it is a treasure to me. I believe it is from between 1910 to 1925. Not sure exactly. I am also looking to change out moldiqua.

Now this is a treasure I found at Goodwill for $200.00 it was the complete bed. Headboard footboard and side rails. It was in perfect condition, BUT you know I love painted furniture. So....

She got a paint job. In the palest of pinks! I love how it turned out.

I put on some new Rachel Ashwell shabby pink sheets and Vintage Ralph Lauren bedding.

Wa La my favorite thing so far! As you can see I still have painting to do on the window trim.

And all around the room...but shhhh don't tell hubby,he thinks it is fine as is. I won't stress him with it. While he is out fishing I will work on it. I know this post was long, but I wanted y'all to know where I have been and what all of the traveling was about. Now I will be posting often on the changes of our little get away. I hope you stick around to see all of the changes.

Blessings,
Amy Jo



Flea Market Cart for a Friend



I forgot to share with you all the flea market cart I made for my friend Heather. I did not get close ups and I am sorry for that. I used a chicken print and an antique mantle scarf to assemble it. It turned out very cute. I know she will get good use out of it. She is like me and always on the look out for the next find....

xoxo,
Amy Jo

Laundry Cart

I have been so busy but I did manage to squeeze in getting my laundry cart liner finished. I used a vintage sheet and vintage trim that I had gotten for super cheep at an antique store. It turned out really cute. And it perfectly matches my laundry room. I do still plan on showing the whole thing soon. I have been very slow in this process.

The wedding planning has put a hold on a lot of my normal every day life.... I know weddings are great, but honestly I will be glad when it is over. This is the front of the wedding invitation. Kevin designed it and he did a really good job. Saturday is the Bridal Shower. It will be at the tea room. I will share pictures of the day.  I think it we will have a lovely time. Until then.....

Blessings and Love,
Amy Jo



Handmade Tags for Chantilly

Hello girls, I hope everyone is well....we have been hit with one illness or another lately. I am now battling a cold/ sinus problem. I can't wait to be well again! Even so I am still up and going. When we went to the Fancy Flea I noticed everyone had cute  tags on their merchandise. So it gave me a little inspiration....




This is the tag off of the pillow I bought. I know some people make them using the computer but I am not that savvy. So I did very simple hand stamped tags.




I went to Joanne's and bought some stamps for 50% off. (This week)  

 

I love how they turned out.

 

They look darling on the products.

And they were super simple to make.

 

 

And a lot of fun.... I just thought I would share the idea....

 

xoxo,

Amy Jo



Some Completed Projects and Auction Finds

Remember the dresser I bought off of craigslist? Well, this is the completed dresser minus the top pulls. They are now on. One was broken and I found a replacement on eBay.  I love how it turned out and it looked so lovely in the bedroom.

I painted this little statue... I think he is so cute!

This is the chandelier all painted and ready to go.... I love how it turned out.

Last night we went to an auction and I got a few good finds.... Like this mirror. For $30.00

I wanted one particular picture and they lotted them together with these not so attractive paintings...

This one isn't bad but it isn't my style, Levi likes it though.

This was the one I was after. I thought it was so pretty... I don't know if I can sell her I like her so much.

I got some pretty china.  For cheap.....

This is one of my favorite things... Do you know what it is? It is a gentleman's shaving chest. Inside were so many treasures. An old Masonic book written in secret code. It was copyrighted 1941.  Bullets with 1939 written on them and many other manly treasures....

Lastly is this wonderful floor lamp... It is old you can tell by the cord and just its general appearance. I am going to fix this up real cute..(fingers crossed) 

 I have been extremely busy trying to get it all together.  I am praying it will all turn out well. I can't help but have doubts about the whole thing...but I am in it to win it. Savanah has been helping me and so has Levi. My husband has also been amazing about helping me. He took me to the auction and stayed with me from 3:00-8:30. He got me drinks and M&M's.(love) We were looking around at the auction when I ran into my Aunt and Uncle doing the same thing. (great minds think alike) So it turned into a family affair! She got the most beautiful dollhouse and curio cabinet. We were two happy girls!  I hope you all are having a blessed weekend.

xoxo,

Amy Jo

My Project Reveal

Well I officially dislike burlap! At least sewing burlap...

I decided to make a little make- up case and I had the brilliant idea of using burlap.

It isn't as easy as I thought it would be... It wanted to shred and come apart.  I looked like I had been bailing hay for a while.

This is the finished bag... When I make more of these I will use cotton :)!
Did you all have a good weekend?  Mine was busy. We visited my parents.  Mom and I shopped at antique malls and thrift stores....our favorite thing to do... I got a few good things. I will share later.

Blessings,

Amy Jo

Simple Tote Purse

I made a tote purse a while back and I decided I would make another one.... I showed how to make it Here.  This one I wanted super simple.

But maybe it needs more buttons and a ribbon...What do you think? Do tell...

xoxo,

Amy Jo



Annie Sloan Paint

O.K. so my Annie Sloan chalk paint arrived today and I was a little surprised at the small size of the can. The price was steep... So I am wondering at my sanity at this point. But I am willing to try any thing once. So.....

This is my first project. I picked up this beautiful painting a few weeks back or I should say I stole it, I got it for 25.00. I collect Rose prints and paintings and I am telling you girls this was a steal! So Tomorrow I will paint the frame and see if the annie paint is everything it claims. I will let you know..:)

xoxo,

Amy JO



My Flea Market Cart Makeover

My Mom bought me this flea market cart for my birthday a few years back.... It has been a life saver  many times, as I have flea marketed and went to home school conventions.

It was totally functional.... this was the vinyl liner that came with it. But I saw a few cart liners on blogs and.....my wheels started turning.

So one thing led to another.... I had left over fabric from the dining room chairs and the bright idea of sewing a cart liner. Then I couldn't be satisfied with that either. So a few spray paint cans later.... and you see the results. I still have a little work to do. Painting. I am not completely finished. every time I think I'm done there is more spots that don't look right.

But I LOVE the liner.... It fits perfectly!

I lined the inside with a raspberry gingham and added a huge pocket. This will be to hold my wallet, cell phone, and keys. That will make life so much easier. I hate trying to keep up with my purse all day.

 I have been working on this project for two days. The liner was pretty smooth sailing. The painting of these tiny wires, not so much. But tomorrow is another day...... a new challenge.... and hopefully it looks good when I am finished. So what are you doing this weekend?

xoxo,

Amy Jo

How To Make A Beautiful Storage Box

Today I thought I would show you how to make a beautiful storage box.  I made this one years ago... I got the idea from a Joanne fabrics calendar.  You start with a cardboard storage box of your choice.  Acrylic paints in the colors of your choice. I used opaque and old parchment.  You will also need a sheet of paper  to cover the top of the box. I used scrapbook paper. You could just sponge the top if you wanted.

Using Modge Podge I glued the paper to the top of the box and exacto knifed off the edges.

Then using a natural sea sponge. I sponged all around the bottom of the box.

Then I took ribbon and hot glued it around the edge of the top. I added buttons to give it extra appeal.

To add a handle I took a heavier gauge wire and poked to holes in the top of the box.  I added pearl bead to it. and formed it in the  shape I wanted. This is the not on the under side.

Then came the fun part adding the buttons to the top. I glued and glued. I did do this randomly. You could do it however you choose.

This is a close up of the handle.



This is my finished box. You could make this as a gift box as well.  Because I did this so long ago I didn't have the opportunity to show each step with pictures. But, if you have any questions feel free to contact me....

Blessings,

Amy Jo