Gals Gone Glitzy!

The Cranky Queen and gal pal, Duchess Melanie, have coveted these vintage ornament wreaths since they saw them 4 years ago at The Country Living Fair.  The Queen created one last Christmas for a dear friend, and she absolutely loved it; hence, she decided (along with Mel), that they would have a craft night and create their own.

I started with a corn husk wreath purchased for less than $2.

Collections of vintage ornaments & dollar store tinsel

The wreath after wrapped & hot glued with silver tinsel

I"m not so Cranky...Having Fun at Melanie's Home...

Melanie wrapped her styrofoam wreath with ribbon & then wrapped with tinsel

The Cranky Queen's Glitzy Wreath!

See the details of the ornaments & vintage bells

 

Melanie's wreath below...Just love it!

 

 

Melanie added old ornaments like this boot, reindeer, elf & angel

 

These were some of the inspiration wreaths seen at Country Living Fair

 

I may add an elf and a few more balls for finishing touches.

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STAY CALM & MAKE A WREATH!

Tiffany

Gettin' My Crafty Christmas On...

 

 Now, the Cranky Queen loves Christmas...but, she typically puts off decorating until after Thanksgiving. She really is saddened by the fact that Thanksgiving is completely skipped by many...her turkeys still fill the royal castle with many gobbles, but she has started creating Christmas crafts. Her 1st DIY craft, pillows made from a vintage dish towel.

Easy as pumpkin pie~ Just cut, sew, stuff & add a little ric-rac & buttons.

 Check out this "Trash-Turn-Terrific" Window.  Yep, the Queen saved this cabinet door from a drive~by~ dump. Add garland (snagged at a yard sale), snow flakes & ribbon for $1 each & you've got a Ready To Hang Holiday Window that would make Scrooge tickled!

 

Lovin' this Silverplate Wreath

 This is my " Pinterest Twist " on a silverplate holiday wreath

 Started with a silver plate casserole dish stand, then added greenery, an adorable teapot & finished it off with crocheted ribbon, lace & pinecones.

Side View...If this little darlin' does not sale in The Cranky Queen's Booth, it will be hanging next to the castle doors this Christmas!

 I found this woodsy tray at a yard sale for $1 last week...the grapevine wreath was a freeby & pine cones, berries & burlap ribbon were already in the Queen's craft stash. Ready for the Lodge!

 CABIN FEVER stenciled on a shutter rung

 

 This star is made from old shutters that "have seen better days."  Hot glue & jute and wa~la, a Star is Born

The Cranky Queen wishes everyone a Blessed Thanksgiving.

STAY CALM & CHRISTMAS CRAFT!

Tiffany

To Junk Or Not To Junk...That Is NO Question

 This is Part II of the Cranky Queen's trip to The Country Living Fair near Atlanta, GA. (See my previous post for Part I).  We saw lots of baskets on wheel similar to the one above.  I think they are adorable, but not functional (for me) in large crowds. But these wheeled contraptions are fashionable & do take the load off yours hands...& present so many ideas!

 These old trucks have become so popular. Love this one filled with pumpkins. The other with mini trees.

Crazy about these caps with funky flowers made from all sorts of lace, fringed fabric, buttons, etc.


I love pillows. These to the left were fantastic! Tea stained with added doilies and lace, finished off with old brooches.

Easy craft perfect for any kitchen

 What a fun stool made out of a broken chair. Adorable time out chair.

 

Such funky clothing made from patchwork quilts...

 

Funky yet Fashionable!

 

      I really liked this bag. Look at all the textures and patterns...

Check out the funky lampshades & upholstered chair by Christy Stone

A vendor's daughter was nice enough to let me take a snapshot of her skirt..we have decided this is going to be the next "gal pal" craft night creation!

Lighting made from an assortment of buckets & industrial items

Ain't this true!

 

 Tons of fun Christmas ideas using vintage decorations.

 

Suitcases are still very popular

The Queen had to have this shirt!

This guy (with the nice hair) had the booth with all the military wear.

And this my blog friends is Patrick owner of South Porch Antiques. I stalk him (no visit him) each year.  He is referred to as "THE COWBOY".

This chandelier is definitely Castle~Worthy...

 

The Cranky Queen enjoyed viewing "all of her crowns"

I had a great time with these 2 gal pals, Tammy & Melanie!   Keep Junkin'! Tiff