The old jointed yard stick I shaped into a star. I've been looking for one of these in my thrifting travels for years with NO luck! I finally found one for a great price in an antique store in Utah. Years ago I saw one in a Pottery Barn catalog that had been shaped into a crown; maybe that's next when I'm tired of the star.
This (thrifted) shocking pink flower brooch. Wore it on my jacket on Sunday and it made me happy all day! It is very thick bent plastic and I love the light and dark pink striations. I haven't seen one like it before and I'm glad it came to live with me.
My beloved new bench, spruced up for autumn. The garage sale acorns from the other day are in a garage sale wooden bowl--if I turn them just right you can't see the broken one! LOL The beautiful gourd is from my dad's garden and the berry wreath was purchased 90% off last year after Halloween.What is making you happy today?
Holy cow I love the yard stick. What a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the gourd.
I have several of those old yardsticks that I bought to resell, but, of course, now I have to make stars and crowns out of them! So neat!
ReplyDeleteWhat made me happy today - I can see a Maple Tree on the next street and it has some red leaves on it! Woohoooo! Fall is here! (Except for it being 90 and all...)
You know, we should have a message board of thrufty wants. My Dad owns a hardware store (his grandfather opened it in 1934) and I know he has a bunch of those rules. :)
ReplyDeleteYour bench has really put me in the fall mood! I wish I had more decorations! I might be making my self an autumn wreath this weekend. :)
Can't wait to see your Halloween crafting!!
I've had one of those yardsticks for years and it has always just been sitting on the computer desk waiting for me to do something with. Well, Destructo Boy got a hold of it the other day and so now I have two old not-quite-a-yard sticks to do something with, lol! Crazy kid. They do look great made into stars.
ReplyDeleteI love that Fall vignette on your bench! The acorns are a great find. So is the pink brooch.
ReplyDeleteI'm always on the hunt for those rulers, but they usually end up costing a pretty penny, so more often than not, I pass them up. I have two, but two isn't quite a 'collection'. ;)
What is making me happy today? My daughter remembered the poem she had to memorize and was able to recite it without a hitch in school today. She's happy, and so am I!
ReplyDeleteI love the bench, too--it's just beautiful! You always find such wonderful items when you are out and about on your thrifty missions :)
ReplyDeleteI have a few of the yard sticks too, and like Shara I must make a stars and crowns. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteloving the yard stick,,,and your new template! today my turquise blouse made me happy because i got at least 6 compliments on it!
ReplyDeleteheidi, i think i gave away a yard stick like that in my free box at our garage sale....now you make me miss it, what a CUTE idea. i love all your thriftiness, craft ideas, an decor. you are my kind of gal.
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ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on Daisy Cotage and thought I'd stop by and say hello. I like the things that make you happy. Isn't it fun when little things can make us happy?
Hope youhave a great weekend.
Rhondi
Look at you thrifty momma! I love your new bench and everything on it. How charming. The star is so cool. Whow knew you could do that.
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Love all your goodies!!!!!
ReplyDeleteespecially the star yard stick ,I might need to borrow that thought!
I am just pulling out my Halloweenie decor today and my fingers are itching to take pics......
....and share!
Just happened upon your blog and I'm loving what you're liking today. I'm going to start listing inexpensive holiday gift ideas on my blog and I'm going to link your soap dispenser directions. Love your antiques...the ruler/star and the bench are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
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