Monday, June 1, 2009

More thrifting goodness....

It's no secret that I can hardly pass a thrift store without going in. I have managed to control the urge at times but, for the most part, it is beyond my control. Now, I don't always buy something when I am there, but sometimes, I just HAVE to go in and see what I can find. In fact, I walk out empty handed more often than not. Ragan is usually game to go with me, but Makenzie is not a fan. She likes to find a good deal, but she always feels like she needs a few doses of hand sanitizer upon leaving the store. These are a few of my recent finds at the Goodwill store...... This little dough bowl was a great find for me. I saw it from across the store and practically ran over to it. Then I grabbed it like someone was about to rip it out of my sweaty little hands! I paid $4 for it. I found this hanging box a few months ago. It was someones wood shop project and it had the name Danny and the year 1979 written on the bottom. I painted it black but I think I will rough it up a little bit more. It was $4.99...is it bad that I thought that was too much??? I am glad I didn't put it back! :):)
This little frame is about 2"x6". It had a mirror in it and painted green an gold. I thought it would be cute with a little stitchery in it. It cost me $1! WOOHOO! Again...this was some one's shop project. I love these kinds of things!! I think it cost me $7.....I added the glass knob and the dowel across the bottom. I am stumped, though, as to what to do with the opening.....I can't decide if I should put some chicken wire, screen, glass, fabric, or punched tin.
Because I can't decide I can't hang it up! Are you a yard sale junkie, too??? Tell me what treasures you have found lately!