tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83307444709235890932024-02-20T15:29:22.910-08:00reFindsA vintage girl finding new life in old stuffAmy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-64817760078664369102011-10-10T20:24:00.000-07:002011-10-10T20:32:11.768-07:00Holy Cow. I'm suddenly a fan of Mad Men!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.224502960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.224502960.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Ok, I know it's a bit silly, but it's moments like this that make running an Etsy shop so fun, so I gotta share my excitement. Imagine my surprise today when the Prop Master for the show Mad Men purchased these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/60266306">mugs</a> from my shop! It was totally out of the blue. Especially so because I've been badly neglecting my little vintage shop lately.<br />
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Unbelievable to think that Don Draper may be sipping his coffee from one of my cups on an upcoming episode! Although I know a little about Mad Men, I can't say I follow the show. I'm not sure I've even seen a full episode of the show. But believe me, I'll be glued to the next season now!<br />
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Anybody else had a brush with fame (even an extremely minor one like mine) through their Etsy shop or their craft business? I'd love to hear about it!Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-33903204068251546142011-09-25T11:49:00.000-07:002011-09-25T11:51:49.265-07:00Invaded by Gnomes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6182359160_90a456b2d2_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6162/6182359160_90a456b2d2_b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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The pesky little creatures have been super busy lately making the lovely acorn earrings that are so popular in my <a href="http://refinds.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>. The only problem is that I've been such a slacker about updating my shop lately that the gnomes decided to take matters into their own tiny hands and take over the shop. It's a mutiny! They even tried to change the shop name, the rascals!<br />
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Anyway, they won't leave until all the wonderful new creations have sold, so if you've been dreaming about fall like I have, head on over and treat yourself or a friend to a fun fall-inspired gift. Everyone will want to know where you got your cool new earrings, so send your friends too and help me get these mischievous gnomes out of my hair (not a good look believe me!) and back to their workshop in the woods. :-)Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-63169087403933508062011-04-19T20:10:00.000-07:002011-04-19T20:31:36.683-07:00News! ...and an apology.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><b>First for the news flash...</b> This amazing avocado green phone from my vintage shop was included in a treasury that was on Etsy's front page today. 665 new views and tons of new hearts in one day! It didn't turn into any sales, but it was exhilarating none the less. Here's a link to the treasury if you're interested:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dac3956173c8eef7a3a2e0c/spring-mood?index=41&page=1#comments">Spring Mood by Baymut</a><br />
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<b>On to the apology... </b><br />
I started this blog (like so many other things) with the best of intentions, but it's become painfully obvious that I'm just not ready to be a regular blogger yet. Between my two etsy shops, my hobbies, my house, my husband, my cat and my freelance graphic design biz, I have too many irons in the fire. Something had to give and sadly, it looks like my blog is that something. So I owe an apology to everyone who signed up to follow my blog and hasn't heard a peep out of me for the last couple of months. Oh dear, this is starting to sound like a bad break up speech, "It's not you. It's me. Really." ugh.<br />
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So, where to go from here... Well, I want to keep the blog as a place that I can post extras about my etsy shops from time to time. But for the foreseeable future, there probably won't be a lot of new blogging going on round here, unless something cool happens like it did today. That's probably really how it should be. I'd rather be working on new items for my shop (and design work that pays the rent) than blogging anyway. So I guess I'm officially stepping away from blogging for a while to focus on other stuff.<br />
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So for now, I'll say toodles. I'm sure I'll pop up occasionally with updates and hopefully it'll always be with good news. Good night and good luck. :-)Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-41331750402045852672011-02-07T09:46:00.000-08:002011-02-07T09:46:33.185-08:00The quest for socks<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>When the first cold front hit last fall, I pulled out my favorite pair of socks (they have snowflakes on them) and was disappointed to discover a sizable hole in one. I was bummed, to say the least. On the heels (ha!) of this crushing disappointment, I decided I needed more socks to get through the winter. And so began the quest. Over the next several weeks I hit various stores looking for socks I liked. I'm sort of picky and nothing I saw really struck my fancy. I resolved to keep looking.<br />
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I was folding laundry this morning when it hit me. I never bought any new socks and despite record low temperatures, my toes have stayed nice and warm. I didn't need new socks. I was disappointed about losing my favorite pair and assigned a "need" to something that was really a want. I WANTED a new pair of favorite socks. But obviously, I didn't NEED them. ...and looking back, I'm glad I didn't spend the money.<br />
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It's got me thinking today about other things I convince myself I need that are really just wants dressed up to look more important than they are. I was planning to order business cards this week and now I'm wondering if I need to order pre-printed cards or if there's a different solution. Check out the <a href="http://www.verdantviolet.com/2011/01/verdant-letter-4-trident-seafoods.html">creative idea</a> that Gena (aka <a href="http://www.verdantviolet.com/">Verdant Violet</a>) came up with for this very problem. It's part of what got me thinking too.<br />
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So what "needs" do you have that are just wants in disguise?<br />
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Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-63323886703251691392011-02-04T07:50:00.000-08:002011-02-04T08:17:59.925-08:00This is all my faultLast Saturday it was 73 degrees here in North Texas. Sorry to those of you who are tired of winter, but I just don't like it to be that warm in January. It's a reminder that August and 100+ temps aren't that far off. Winter is my favorite time of year and usually we get precious little of it around here. So last Saturday I created a little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d44ebf50d286d914dd4746d/ice-ice-baby?index=1">Etsy treasury</a> devoted to winter.<br />
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And then... Sleet, freezing rain and record low temperatures hit the Dallas area Monday night. It hasn't warmed up since. In typical Dallas fashion, the city has been more or less shut down all week. (I've always thought it crazy to close the city for 2 snowflakes, but huge sheets of ice covering the roadways are something else altogether.) Just when hope was in sight with warmer temps in the forecast...<br />
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This is what we woke up to this morning. 5+ inches of snow. Dallas has gone years without that much snow in the past, so it's big deal for around here.<br />
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And it's all my fault. This is what I get for complaining.<br />
Be careful what you wish for...Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-29510704528841679322011-01-28T14:13:00.000-08:002011-01-28T14:43:58.739-08:00It feels good to be featured!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thegiftcloset.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd328/giftlady64/featured.gif" /></a></div><br />
WooHoo! reFinds is featured on Heather's nifty blog <a href="http://www.thegiftcloset.blogspot.com/">The Gift Closet</a> today. If you haven't discovered The Gift Closet yet, do yourself a favor and drop by. There's always something fun going on. Heather showcases a lot of unique items (many handmade). There are great gift ideas and more often than not, stuff I want for myself. Be sure to check out "Win it Wednesday" for unusual and lovely give-aways. <br />
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Special thanks to Heather for featuring reFinds! Happy Friday everyone!<br />
AmyAmy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-36259271562708495612011-01-24T16:00:00.000-08:002011-01-24T19:03:39.615-08:00My favorite place to be<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the last several days, I've been inspired like crazy to make stuff, so my favorite place to be right now is at my battered old work bench, wiling away the hours gluing, stringing beads, wrapping wire and totally destroying my manicure as only making jewelry can. It's been awesome! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had an online conversation recently with other jewelry makers and we all agreed that we tend to create in chaos -- the messier the better. So, although I considered tidying up before taking the pics, ultimately I decided it was more fun to show my desk in all its cluttered, creative chaos. After all, the mess is one of the reasons it's my favorite place to be right now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Got a picture of your favorite place or your work space? Share a link in the comments... I'd love to see it! :-)Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-46622161147173410412011-01-12T20:29:00.000-08:002011-01-12T20:29:02.953-08:00Getting with the GrooveI've got a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refinds/181135765242082">Facebook page</a> for my Etsy shop! I know, I know...what the heck took me so long? Well, I don't have a good answer for that. Fear, I guess. Which is just silly. It was a lot easier to set up than I expected. Anyway, check it out (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Refinds/181135765242082">here</a>) if you feel inclined... <br />
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Like it if you like it, or don't. No pressure. But if you all like it, it would make me feel all warm and squishy. :-)<br />
AmyAmy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-16615561333344676092011-01-11T22:05:00.000-08:002011-01-12T18:56:24.827-08:00Tips from the World's Worst Photography Student<div style="text-align: left;">I admit it. I stink as a photographer. Since getting really great photos is one of the biggest factors in succeeding on Etsy, that's a problem. You'd think photography talent would go hand in hand with being a graphic designer, but I'm living proof to the contrary. I appreciate great photos, and I certainly want to showcase my products to the best of my abilities, but when it comes right down to it, I'm just not interested in learning all the ins and outs of photography. It's too technical and (this is going to sound weird since I make jewelry) a bit too fiddly for my liking. I'd rather be making jewelry than figuring out how the aperture setting on my camera works. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div>So, lucky for me, I have a husband with a great eye and an interest in photography. Even so, up until now, his interest has been landscape and wildlife photos. That doesn't translate terribly well into product shots. Getting good photos of my jewelry and other small items for my etsy shop had been pretty hit and miss over the last couple of months. Practice really does make perfect, I guess, because I've noticed a real improvement as of late. Amazingly, I've been learning along the way as well, despite my lack of interest in photography. Who knew this old girl could learn some new tricks after all!</div><div><br />
</div><div>One thing I've learned is that the right lighting is the single most important factor in getting a good picture. And, getting the light right can also be the most illusive and frustrating part. But, as evidenced by the before and after pictures below, I think we (and most of the credit really goes to my wonderful husband here) finally have it figured out! Yay!<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div>Stay tuned over the next several weeks for a series of posts on product photography tips for non-photographers, specifically those who'd rather spend their time making and listing things than playing with their cameras. I plan to share all the tricks and secrets I've learned to help out others who are struggling to take better pictures like I was. More soon...<br />
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</div>Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-84710683991467785182010-12-29T08:18:00.000-08:002010-12-29T08:18:17.089-08:00Lions and Tigers and 14 Followers! Oh my!I was so surprised to see my blog go from 2 followers to 14 over the past couple of weeks! I was hesitant to start mentioning my blog on the etsy forums, but now I'm so glad I did. It makes such a difference to know that if I post something, there are people who will see it -- that I'm not just talking to hear my head rattle, as my grandmother would say. Anyway, I just wanted to say Thank You to all the folks who clicked to follow my blog. I'm going to do my best to post some informative and entertaining stuff. I've got tons of ideas for the new year and hopefully, I'll have time so you'll get to see some of them soon. Until then, a happy and prosperous new year to you all!<div>Amy</div>Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-1731283778218167772010-12-27T14:19:00.000-08:002010-12-27T14:23:20.969-08:00My latest treasury!<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d18ebe5f3ee6d9140fa4722" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> Spending my Christmas Money! </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/refinds" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> refinds </a> </h2><table style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 8px; line-height: 19px; width: auto;"><tbody>
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KreationsByKarin" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> KreationsByKar... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$3.95 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64326832" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.202215220.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64326832" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jetsetvintage" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> jetsetvintage </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$8.50 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stavroula" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> stavroula </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$26.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56594455" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.175364936.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56594455" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/marmar" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> marmar </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$22.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62397270" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.194806975.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62397270" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Ryanplz" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Ryanplz </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$3.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61457310" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.191657228.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61457310" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebooHandmades" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> bumblebooHandm... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$20.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlluringRobot" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> AlluringRobot </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$25.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63234922" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.197797486.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63234922" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fishlegs" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> fishlegs </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$15.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62572538" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.195412685.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62572538" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NevermorePrimitives" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> NevermorePrimi... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$14.50 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59424110" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.184835622.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59424110" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ZYKdesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ZYKdesigns </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$35.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/studiokoizumi" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> studiokoizumi </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$7.95 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59064840" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.183636318.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59064840" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BootsNGus" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BootsNGus </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$32.00 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58260086" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.180939846.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58260086" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Retroburgh" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Retroburgh </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$24.99 </div></td> <td height="70px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="110px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62318800" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.194543367.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="110px" /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62318800" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; display: none; font-family: sans-serif;"> </span> </a> <br />
<div style="display: none; float: left; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SunAndMoonCraftKits" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SunAndMoonCraf... </a> </div><div style="color: #78c042; display: none; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">$10.00 </div></td> </tr>
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When something is broken or ruined it's easy to rip it apart and use the parts to make something new. After all, it's just trash otherwise. But what about irreversibly changing/damaging an object that's perfectly usable as is? <br />
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I'll admit that I don't think twice about making jewelry out of surplus electronic parts. Yes, technically (pardon the pun) they're still usable, but the demand is small compared to the supply, so they end up sitting around in warehouses for years, or written off and dumped. My father-in-law sees it as a waste of good old radio parts, but for me, it's an easy choice.<br />
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But recently, I was faced with a couple of tougher choices. The first came in the form of a pretty pair of salt and pepper shakers. They're beautiful and personally I don't understand why anyone would ever buy salt and pepper shakers new. There are many, many perfect used and vintage ones already out there...at antique malls, thrift stores, on ebay and etsy... But, there-in lies the problem. There are so many out there, that this pair wasn't drawing much interest in my etsy shop. I had the idea to upcycle them into Christmas ornaments, but did I dare ruin them in the process? Thankfully, in this case, I was able to get creative without being destructive. With a little wire and some beads, they became gorgeous holiday ornaments and because I chose not to do anything that would permanently alter the shakers, they can be converted back to their original purpose with ease. Whew, problem solved, with amazing results! <br />
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But the solution's not always so easy to find... I'd been haunting estate sales for months in search of old bakelite dominoes to incorporate into my jewelry designs. (Yes, I know I can just buy them on etsy or ebay, but sometimes you need to hold something in your hand to know it's right.) Anyway, I finally found these vintage celluloid beauties. Woohoo!<br />
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So what's the problem? Well, they're a complete set, in great shape, in the original box. They even came with the original instructions. No matter how hard I try to force myself, I just can't break up a complete, perfectly usable vintage set of dominoes. Every time I look at them, memories flood back of playing dominoes with grandparents when I was kid. What to do? I thought about keeping them, but see that bit in my profile about being an aspiring minimalist? Yeah well, I'm trying anyway.... So I finally decided to just list them in my etsy shop as a set and hopefully pass them along to someone who will love them as they are. I may feel differently in six months if they don't sell. Or, maybe some other crafter who can bear to break them up and drill holes in them will snap them up. I wish them luck.<br />
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Even though I've seen endless debates on craft forums about ruining usable items in the name of crafting or upcycling, I don't think it's that hard. I just follow what my heart tells me.Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-50654307497158456902010-12-09T22:00:00.000-08:002010-12-11T10:06:35.146-08:00My latest treasury!I'm on a team of fellow upcyclers on Etsy and I made a treasury to feature items from the team. Check it out -- lots of creativity going on here. I love the Dunkin Donuts necklace...if you know me, you know how much I love donuts, so it makes sense that would be my fav. :-)<br />
<h2 style=" font-size:16px; font-family:sans-serif; margin-left: 10px; "><a style=" color:#333333; text-decoration: none; " onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d01b8bd947e6d9188f352fd"> BRANDtastic! - fun items recycled/upcycled from well known brands. </a> by <a style=" color:#333333; text-decoration: none; " onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/refinds"> refinds </a> </h2><h2 style=" font-size:16px; font-family:sans-serif; margin-left: 10px; "></h2><table style=" border-spacing: 8px; width:auto; border-collapse: separate; line-height:19px; "><tbody>
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<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frankcluck" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> frankcluck </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$10.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59658487" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.185617877.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59658487" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EcoImbiber" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> EcoImbiber </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$10.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63270923" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.197930113.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63270923" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RadicalRecycks" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> RadicalRecycks </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$7.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62371310" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.194719447.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62371310" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyRecycling" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> FunkyRecycling </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$4.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bibliobags" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> bibliobags </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$85.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60799524" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_170x135.196066374.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60799524" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarthSenseJewelry" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> EarthSenseJewe... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$15.50 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41276028" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.134918324.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41276028" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ivylanedesigns" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> ivylanedesigns </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$5.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57539196" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.178528925.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57539196" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TummyEarthFashions" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> TummyEarthFash... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$35.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ikcdesign" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> ikcdesign </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$12.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62735922" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.195948328.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62735922" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MetamorphosisSuite" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> MetamorphosisS... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$29.95 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63494231" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.198751868.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63494231" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pixelthis" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> pixelthis </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$49.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59219412" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.184157520.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59219412" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/revamped" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> revamped </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$30.00 </div></td> </tr>
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<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/christinesbeadworks" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> christinesbead... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$60.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63703974" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_170x135.199559712.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63703974" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFanFavorites" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> TheFanFavorite... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$85.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63205686" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_170x135.197687899.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63205686" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MorningAfterGlass" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> MorningAfterGl... </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$11.00 </div></td> <td style=" border:1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align:left; " height="70px" width="110px"> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43670169" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <img style=" border:none; padding:0px; " src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_170x135.193729533.jpg" width="110px"> </a> <a style=" text-decoration: none; " href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/43670169" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> <span style=" color:#666666; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; "> </span> </a> <br />
<div style=" display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><a style=" text-decoration: none; color:#B2B2B2; " href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/upcyclebooks" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'"> upcyclebooks </a> </div><div style=" color:#78C042; display:none; font-family:sans-serif; float:right; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">$11.00 </div></td> </tr>
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We should now! Here's a sneak peek at the stuff we found today. Some of what we picked up reminds me of the random stuff I'd find in my father's desk drawers as a kid. Industrial chic. And clocks. Lots of clocks.<br />
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Oh, and the big gold tin is filled to the brim with buttons. I needed more of those like I need a hole in the head, but whatevs....<br />
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Anybody want to guess what the little mirrored rectangles are? They were so unusual, I couldn't pass 'em up. Can't wait to start turning this stuff into even better stuff!Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-52590281350403136602010-12-03T14:27:00.000-08:002010-12-03T14:27:51.566-08:00What a haul!It was a gorgeous day to be out and about in North Texas today. The hubby and I spent the day on the search for new materials for my Etsy shop. And boy, did we score. I got my grubby little mitts on lots of cool vintage stuff, ready to be cleaned and/or transformed into something even cooler. I can't wait to get to work! "Lucky Finds" photos coming soon...Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330744470923589093.post-35138031110929867382010-12-02T20:49:00.000-08:002010-12-15T14:30:28.065-08:00Creative Girl + Some Old Stuff + The Internets...After 20 years as a graphic designer, I have to admit I'm a little bored with the graphics gig. I'm not ready to give up design, just to stretch a little and try something new, but still creative. So I'm turning my love for vintage stuff, old electronics and hardware into a business making and selling jewelry (and the random lucky find). Can I make this new biz a success? Maybe the real question is can I do it without losing my mind, my house, my husband, my friends and my cat? Who knows, but I'm going to give it a go and see where it takes me.Amy | reFindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03534359954885947257noreply@blogger.com0