Check out this old book . . .

This dictionary is probably

the biggest book I have ever seen.

We found it at an antique store

on the way back from the beach.

 5" thick

 copyright 1958

 beautiful vintage color illustrations

 and black and white

 I remember this :)

 and maps

I love old books, 

especially dictionaries.

Since the cover is already torn,

I don't mind ripping out the pages. 

So, if you need any images for 

your collage or art projects,

just send me an email.

I will be listing these dictionary pages 

in my etsy paperie shop.

Have you found any good 

old books lately?

Would love to see them.

Have a great weekend!

~ Julie

Sharing today with one of my favorite parties:

Vintage Inspiration Friday 
Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage 
 

sheet music paper wedding dresses

Busy creating . . . 

 pretty things from paper
  

a special order for a bridal shower
 

sheet music wedding gowns
 

I loved creating these . . .

 

designing individual little dresses,

each one unique 
 

adding vintage lace, paper doily trims, buttons and flowers

making veils, trains and simple bouquets.

We've been to several weddings this summer,

sharing the love, beauty and joy, 

of young couples

full of life and love,

just beginning their lives together.

Congrats to all those newlyweds and

 to those celebrating many years of marriage.

Remember the joys of your wedding day

joining your life to another,

keep celebrating your life and love,

being thankful for the love and time you share.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Love is the greatest gift of all.

~ Julie

Linking today with:

Faded Charms White Wednesday 
Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff & Nonsense 
Potpourri @ 2805   

Vintage Treasures . . . Round 2

Okay . . .

I'm finally getting around to posting

our Vintage Treasures Round 2.

We found these items at different

estate sales, shops and flea markets around town.

Love this collection of old photos. 
I will be downloading them to make cards.

This pic is just fabulous.

It is so precious, and an 8x10.

 I purchased this old window frame that was missing

2 panes. I cut wood to fit and made a chalkboard in one

and a burlap bulletin board in the other. It sold at Junk Fest.

 A vintage white bread box and a crown burlap flour sack 

(soon to be added to my etsy shop),

a stack of old maps, and that is an old wallpaper book

on top of the bread box.

 This is a very old Bingo game where you spin to call

the numbers and then mark them with a peg.

 Two more of my favorite things. I was sad to see them

go at Junk Fest ~ a folding card table with a gorgeous floral top

and this wonderful old bronze/brass lady that use to hold an ashtray.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

I've been very busy filling etsy orders . . .

making 20 paper wedding gowns, 

sheet music roses, paper hearts,

and wedding banners.

Thanks so much for your orders. 

I love making custom items for people to enjoy.
 

It was odd seeing children waiting for the

school bus this morning.

Is it really Sept 1?
 

Hope you're enjoying the last days of summer.

We had a wonderful visit with our kids and

granddaughter this weekend.

We love spending time with them.

~ Julie 

Linking today with:

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/09/vintage-inspiration-friday-53-stacked.html

Junk Fest Flea Market

Here are a few pics from Junk Fest,

thanks to The Captain :).

We were very busy all day (yay!) 

I didn't get all the vignettes set up (thank you Captain for helping!)

We didn't sit down all day and sold lots.

 I made some paper map and sheet music dresses.

 Lots of farm stuff from my great aunt's farm.
(sorry ladies, for showing your back sides)

Front booth displays all put together by The Captain.
 

 I made up several dried lavender bouquets and even sprinkled

dried lavender on the ground. It smelled wonderful.

(Thanks for the idea, Vyanna!)

One lady came into our booth and had to leave

because she was allergic to lavender.

 Love this old wood house chix feeder; probably built by my great uncle.

I made several chalkboards and a burlap bulletin board.

This adorable dancing couple is now available in my etsy shop.

 It was hard to get a good pic of this, but I made a hanging light

from some old garden fencing. We sold it before the show started.
 

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a great last week(s) of summer!

Enjoy your time with your kids before school begins.

~ Julie

Linking today with:

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/08/vintage-inspiration-friday-52-fall.html

Queen Anne's Lace

Queen Anne's lace: wild carrot; it is often known as "Queen Anne's lace".  It is so called because the flower resembles lace; the red to dark purple flower in the center is told to represent a blood droplet where Queen Anne pricked herself with a needle when she was making the lace. The function of the tiny red to dark purple flower, is to attract insects. It is known as a noxious weed by the USDA.

But . . .

a pretty weed it is.

I think it's beautiful.

Happy White Wednesday!

~ Julie

Linking with:

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/2011/08/white-wednesday-114.html
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-and-tell-friday_25.html 

This plant blooms from May to October. It is a

Off to the Junk Fest with Barn Sale Finds

Still MIA . . .

busy crafting and getting things 

ready for the 

Plucky Maiden's

Junk Fest

tomorrow!

Last week we helped with my great aunt's 

barn sale in eastern Oregon

and came home with a truckload of treasures

. . . . . and some of these treasures will be

going with us to Junk Fest.

 Lots of galvanized, rusty goodness.

The price tags are done

 and the gift bags have been stamped.

I still had a list of more things I wanted to create, 

but it's time to go.

I'll be posting pics of the Junk Fest.

Hope it's a great one!

Thanks for stopping by even though

I haven't been blogging or visiting.

Hope your end of the summer is going well.

Can't believe it's time for school shopping.

Have a great day!

~ Julie