These Boots Were Made For Walking!

What do you get when you mix a little bit of lace, leather cording, and cowboy boots?
A whole lotta cute, that's what!

 
These lace cuffs were super easy to make.
Cut a piece of lace that fits around the base of the boot.
Apply Fray Check to the cut edges of the lace so it doesn't start to fray.
Then thread the leather cord through the lace holes.

Tie the leather at the back then leave about an inch of cording
and make another knot at the bottom on each side.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.



My soul melts from heaviness;

 strengthen me according to Your word.

Psalm 119:28

 

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Thrifty Thursday #228

My hubby and I went to an estate sale in town last Saturday.
We started off in the garage which is one of my favorite shopping spots at an estate sale.
I never know what I'll find in them.

Like this awesome old adding machine.
It still has its old roll of paper on the back.
It was marked $8, but we were there on the last day which meant everything was half off.
My hubby lugged this heavy thing around the rest of the house while we finished looking.

As I started walking through the house, I came across a pile of old games.
I picked up this one for $2 (after the discount).

Check out the game board.
So retro:)

I also picked up this one for $2.

This is what its game board looks like.
I just love vintage games.

Wouldn't these look cute hanging on a wall in a game room?

Another prime location at an estate sale is the office.
I always spend lots of time looking at the office supplies.
I got this extra long clipboard,

all these large white envelopes,

this old ledger book,

and this awesome old ledger book for $3!
Score!

Here's the inside of the book.
I actually saw a lady pick this up and carry it around for awhile.
I watched her making sure she was going to get it.
Much to my delight, she set it back down, so I swooped over to get it.

I also got two old yardsticks for a dollar each.

My hubby didn't get anything, but I walked out of there with two armfuls of stuff and only spent $13.
Gosh, I love estate sales.

Have you found anything good lately?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Now may the Lord direct your hearts

into the love of God

and into the patience of Christ.

2 Thes. 3:5

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Check This Out!

 

It's a good day in the neighborhood-

the new issue of Flea Market Décor is out!

 

This magazine just makes me happy:)

 

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

 

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Thes. 5:22

 

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Recipe of the Week #233- Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole
2 cups chicken, cooked and diced
2 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
1 Tbsp poppy seeds
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1 Tbsp lemon juice (optional)
1 tsp minced garlic (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix chicken, soup, and sour cream. Add in Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and lemon juice, if desired. In another bowl, mix together crushed crackers, poppy seeds, and melted butter. Stir until combined.

Grease 9"x13" baking pan. Spread chicken mixture in the pan, then top with the cracker mixture.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.

I added all three optional ingredients and the flavor was outstanding! Because it is a casserole, I served it with only sides. Next time I'll serve it on top of noodles or rice.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Test all things; hold fast what is good.

1 Thes. 5:21

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Repurposed Bracelets: Belts to Cuffs

I've had this project in mind for awhile.

I've been collecting leather belts to turn them into bracelet cuffs.

It's actually been on my to-do list for about three months.

Do you ever have something that you want to do, 

but you're just afraid to start it because you don't know if you can do it? 

That was this project for me.

Then I finally told myself, "Just cut the belt. What's the worst that can happen?"

 I'd just mess up a yard sale belt.

 Crazily enough, that first cut was super easy.:)

Once I got started, I couldn't stop.

I cut off between 6 1/2" and 7" for each cuff.

Then I punched two small holes on each end.

I used my Crop-A-Dile to make the holes, but there are special leather tools made for doing this too.

 Finally I threaded narrow leather string through the holes.

I added wooden beads at the end of each strap just above the knots.

On this cuff, I added a metal quote band.

For these, I used some fabric as ties.

 

I got all these belts at yard sales and/or thrift stores.

I still have quite a bit of the belts left. I think I'm going to have to make some more. 

One belt even has the words rodeo queen engraved on it. Won't that make a cute bracelet?

If you are dealing with something in your life right now that you're not sure how to handle,

just take that first step. Stop dreading it. "Just cut the belt." 

You'll find that it wasn't worth the worry that you put into it.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Rejoice always,

 pray without ceasing, 

in everything give thanks; 

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thes. 5: 16-18

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Not Your Usual Cork Boards

I've mentioned before that I have a big bin of corks that I bought at an estate sale.
I used up quite a few for today's project: shaped cork boards.

This is a Texas shaped one.
 

I started with a thin piece of wood cut into the shape of Texas.

Then I glued corks to it.



I'm a big fan of ampersands, so when I found a wooden one,

I thought it would work great for this project.

 





Here's a side view. I glued the corks end up.
I like the different looks of the corks- especially the ones with the dates printed on them.

I went through almost my whole cork supply.
Hopefully I'll come across some more soon in my secondhand shopping.

I think these would look cute hanging over a desk with notes pinned to them.
What do you think?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Blessed are You, O Lord!

Teach me Your statutes.

Psalm 119:12

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Thrifty Thursday #227

The other day, I swung by Goodwill with a trunk full of stuff to donate.

Naturally while I was there, I had to take a buzz through the store.
I don't go there as often as you'd think I would.

I am so glad I did.

Check out what I found. . .
 

I rarely buy secondhand purses or clothes, but today I made an exception

when I found this brand new Sakroots purse for $7.99.

It came with a key ring and small matching bag.

It literally had no wear. I love the happy print.

Would you believe that I was needing a new purse? I was excited all day about this score.

I was also thrilled when I spotted this metal receipt holder.

It isn't vintage- it's a replica. Nevertheless, I love it.

I'm excited to do something with it, I'm just not sure what. I'm thinking photo display. . .

It was $6.

My third find was this vintage Pyrex mixing bowl for $2.
It's small, but in great shape.
My teenage sons love to use my mixing bowls to eat cereal out of.
 I prefer when they choose a smaller size bowl like this.

I can't believe the three fantastic things I walked out of Goodwill with.
 I will have to stop there more often!
What's your take on Goodwill? Do you go often?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Your word I have hidden in my heart,

that I might not sin against You.

Psalm 119:11

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