Friday, December 11, 2015

Jingle Bells, Rusty Bells...

I had to go to the post office last week...and of course the car veered off course and hit the nearest THRIFT SHOP!  Sheesh...what's with that CAR?

Here are my finds:o)).. a rusty bell wreath...$2!  It was intact when I bought it...but within minutes, I had my pliers out and had these lovely bells off the wire...

 And I also 'found' this sad looking Christmas Tree...$3.  It's small and rustic...
 The wreath netted me over 50 bells...
 Plenty to use as decorations on my gift bags...
 Enough to use in a sweet carved wooden bowl....


 And a few to scatter here and there throughout the house...
What about that tree you ask...?  WELL...it became my rusty bell tree.

This tree looks way better in 'real' life.  A photographer I am NOT!
So next time you see a bell wreath at a Thrift Shop, Garage Sale or in those Boxing Day Sales...snap it up!  I know I will be ringing the New Year in with rusty bells...what about YOU?

I might not be blogging this next little stretch...it depends on how much mischief my quilty daughter and I get into this coming weekend!  She will be here until Monday night....plenty of time to create some quilty havoc!  :o))

Have a Fun Friday and happy stitching!~P







Posted by paulette at 6:37 AM

15 comments:

  1. SandiDecember 11, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Brat thrift shop finds Paulette, love your repurposing ideas.

    Have fun with DD.

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  2. TerryDecember 11, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    Really cute what you did with those great finds.

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  3. HeartsdesireDecember 11, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    I'm always amazed at your thrift shop purchases and how well you use them. Have a fun weekend with your daughter and enjoy more thrifting.

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  4. Wendy Caton ReedDecember 11, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    My, what a keen eye you have! I love how you repurposed those bells. Love the gift bags with the old truck. Looks like your truck block! How clever.

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  5. WoolenSailsDecember 11, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Wonderful repurposing and everything looks so nice.

    Debbie

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  6. Sue SADecember 11, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Sure you will have loads of fun, look forward to seeing your purchases next week. Love your decorating ideas.

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  7. PaddyAnneDecember 11, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Please share the names of some of your favourite Thrift Stores! Merry Christmas and thank you for taking the time to write in your blog, it's very enjoyable.

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  8. Karen in Breezy PointDecember 11, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    I love your rusty bell decorating! I know I bought a rusty bell wreath at an after Christmas sale earlier this year, but I have no idea where I put it--guess I better organize a search party....

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  9. Karen in Breezy PointDecember 11, 2015 at 4:16 PM

    I love your rusty bell decorating! I know I bought a rusty bell wreath at an after Christmas sale earlier this year, but I have no idea where I put it--guess I better organize a search party....

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  10. annieDecember 11, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    great idea!

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  11. KyleDecember 11, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Thanks as always for sharing your jingle jangling ideas. Have fun this weekend.

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  12. JacquelineDecember 11, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    I hope you and your daughter have a great time together. Life is good.

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  13. LindahDecember 11, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful decorating.
    Have fun with your daughter!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 12, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    I checked out three thrift shops yesterday, but never thought to look for this. Guess I need to go back now! LOL! Genius idea!

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  15. KimDecember 12, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Holy Bells! You know how to decorate!

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