Thrifty Thursday #112

This week's thrifty haul is short and sweet.

I'm happy with what I got though.

I found this vintage scale. I love scales.

It was priced $8.

I wanted it, but I didn't know if I wanted it $8 bad.

So I asked the checker if she'd take any less. She said, "How about $5?"

I definitely wanted it $5 bad! Score!

I brought it home and my hubby said, "Don't you already have two scales?"

It's true. I do. But not one like this:) 

I've been on the lookout for vintage jewelry. I got this pretty broach for $1.50.

I'm very inspired by Bel Monili and the pieces she makes from vintage jewelry.



This brand new pack of memo cards was only a quarter.

They'll make great journaling cards for scrapbooking.

My last find is a small one- just a novel.

It only cost a quarter. Sandra Brown's books are usually quick and fun reads.

Well, that's all she wrote! I hope you all have good luck while secondhand shopping this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Do not fear or be discouraged.

Deut. 1:21

 This post is linked to My Repurposed Life, Junkin' Joe, and Embracing Change.

Thrifty Thursday #111

Every Thursday, I bring you photos of unique treasures that I've picked up while secondhand shopping. Even though it appears like I find something every time I go to the thrift store or garage sale, it's not actually like that. I'm not that lucky:)

I've been to two estate sales, two thrift stores, and one yard sale within the last week, and didn't buy a thing at any of them.

As I tell my kids, sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't! (Remember that from the old Almond Joy commercials? You wouldn't believe how often I work a commercial jingle into my conversations:)

 

 

Anyway, last week I did have a successful outing at the local thrift stores.

Isn't this doily beautiful?! I only paid $.50 for it.

 

I got this platter for fifty cents.

It's not real silver, but I keep a few of these on hand for decorating.

Have you ever tried putting a couple of old books on an old silver platter?

Take my word for it- it's cute!

 

I believe this is a hot pad as it's rather thick for a doily.

Fifty cents.

That handiwork is amazing, eh?

 

I paid another fifty cents for this partially used bolt of lace.

For some reason, I love buying lace in bulk.

 

 

I found yet another silver platter. This one is heavy duty, so it cost $1.50.

I know it needs a good cleaning, but I'm up for the challenge.

I really love the trim around the edges.

 

 

I got this old pendant for $1.50.

The back of this guy is a tiny mirror.

I'd really like to figure out how to switch out the rose on here for a different color.

 

Last, but not least, I found this old leather belt for a dollar.

One of these days, I'm going to sit down and turn my thrifted leather belts into bracelets.

 

I wish you all luck with your secondhand shopping this week!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

 

Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

Psalm 34:8

 This post is linked to Too Much Time On My Hands, Today's Creative Blog, and Revisionary Life.

Thrifty Thursday #103

With the cold weather, yard sales have been pretty slim around these parts.

It warmed up for a bit last week, so I was able to find two listed in the classifieds

that I ventured out to.

The first was posted as an estate sale. I pulled up and saw a few tables in the garage.

That was the smallest estate sale I'd ever seen. I asked the gentleman running it about it, and he said some lady with a shop came the day before and bought all the furniture. So I was a day late and a dollar short.

 

I did find this small bowl for a quarter. Pretty huh?

I've purchased pieces with this pattern before.

This one isn't for me though. The same friend who has me looking for mixing bowls also has me watching for pretty plates so she can have a display of varied plates on her living room wall.

I often find plates, but I really don't need any, so it will be nice to be able to pick some up for her.

 

I also got this dinner plate for her. It was a dollar, but so worth it.

It's in great shape and I love the rose design.

 

I never pass up a doily that's in good condition and under a dollar.

This one was fifty cents.

 

I fell in love with this jewelry set. The smaller hearts are earrings, but I plan to cut off the posts and glue bails to the back to make pendants.

I hope to use my silverware stamps on these.

Four darling vintage silver hearts for a dollar. Score!

 

I swung by the second sale on my way home.

I picked up this set of heart cookie cutters for fifty cents.

I think I'll do something crafty with them rather than make cookies. . . we'll see:)

 

I wish you all luck if you find any yard sales! Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless.

 

Ask, and it will be given to you;

seek, and you will find;

knock, and it will be opened to you.

Mat. 7:7

 

 This post is linked to Petticoat Junction, Be Different Act Normal, Too Much Time On My Hands, and Junkin' Joe.