Vintage Easel Photo Display

I got this vintage easel at Texas Antiques Week two weeks ago.

Right away I knew what I could do with it. . .

make it a photo display.

Here it's holding vintage postcards.

The easel had five screws down each leg.

I removed every other screw and used them to attach little clips to each leg.

Here's a close up of the clips.

Here it is showing photos.
With the legs folded up like this, it could be used on a table.
However, the legs extend and it stands over four feet high, so it can stand alone as well.

Pretty cool, huh?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Teach me Your way, O Lord, 

and lead me in a smooth path

Psalm 27:11

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Thrifty Thursday #187

Well my friends, here they are. . .

 my finds from our visit to the Texas Antiques Week.

 How totally amazing is this vintage mixing bowl?

I was drawn to that pink interior.

I was shocked when the vendor said it was only $10.

I snatched it up so fast that I didn't notice the big crack in the side til I was walking away.

So I can't put food in it, but I'll figure out something to do with it.

It was hard to get a good picture of this easel.

I got it for $7. The legs extend. It's really quite awesome.

It's got a bit of rust on the screws, but I can't wait to turn it into a photo display.
Come back tomorrow to see the finished project.

Check out the vintage metal tag on it.

These seed packets are from the 1930's.
They were found in a warehouse in New York.
I got two for $5.
I'm going to use them on a banner.

I love these patches. I pick up cool patches for different craft projects.

They were $1 each.

I spotted this tiny tin for $1.

I've seen these turned into eclectic necklaces, so I think I'll give it a try.

I also got this little tin for $2.
It has the same fate as the above tin.

I didn't pick up too much considering my hubby and I were there all day.
I spent a mere $27.

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, 

but the righteous stand firm forever.

Proverbs 10:25

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A Peek At Texas Antiques Week

You all know how I just love secondhand shopping.

Well, last weekend, my hubby took me someplace I'd never been before. . . 

Texas Antiques Week at Round Top.

We had a great time. 

Take a look . . .

These welding hats were turned into lights!

How awesomely creative is that?

We saw so many car fronts- and by that I mean actual fronts off of cars.

After this trip, I've decided that a Volkswagen hood would look pretty cute on my fireplace mantle:)

The tents went on forever.

I can't tell you how many miles were covered with booths.

I love spools in all sizes.

When I see lots of one item like this, I think, "Man, I'd like to go wherever they went to find all this!"

The booths were full of all kinds of miscellany.

There's a Volkswagen trunk- it's even a good color:)

I love seeing how the vendors display their goods.

How great would it have been to bring home that blue workbench?

Love these drawers.
If you gave me a bit, I could figure out a use for them:)

I was so glad that we got to go.
I'm so blessed to have a hubby who enjoys secondhand shopping with me!

This was an awesome show. We saw all kinds of treasures.
The only drawback I noticed was the prices. I felt many were on the high side.
I guess since they were part of an antique show they thought they could charge antique prices?

Come by this Thursday to see what I bought.

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; 

whom shall I fear?

Psalm 27:1

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