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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl

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Kyria
Carthage TX
USA
213 Posts

Posted - Feb 14 2011 :  5:51:57 PM  Show Profile
I'm in an interesting situation. An elderly relative died last year and her daughters took what they wanted & left me with the rest of her possessions to dispose of as I wish. There are lots and lots of clothes, which I intend to remake into things like bags, aprons, etc. Some of them would never be worn as is, so giving them to Goodwill wouldn't help.

There are also lots of other things, some of which I have no idea what to do with, but don't want to send it to the landfill. If I post pics, can you smart ladies give me ideas?

And if anybody wants to barter for some of this stuff, I'd be open to that, too.

Here are the first few items.






Kyria
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl

1984 Posts

Joanna
Dunbarton New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts

Posted - Feb 15 2011 :  04:03:13 AM  Show Profile
Love the little house!! That is adorable. It is a version of a shadow box for your small items. It would be really cute with some small containers filled with herbs set in your kitchen or even hung on a wall, provided it was in a bright location.

ohhh, the fun your going to have creating all kinds of new things!!

Joanna #566

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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl

213 Posts

Kyria
Carthage TX
USA
213 Posts

Posted - Feb 15 2011 :  08:38:19 AM  Show Profile
See, that's why I need help from you ladies. It never occurred to me to pair it with plants. I love that idea! Now I'm thinking I can weather seal it and hang it on an outside wall... I love growing herbs!

Thanks, Joanna!

Kyria
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ladedacreations
True Blue Farmgirl

253 Posts

Sandy
Indian Valley Idaho
USA
253 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2011 :  1:56:33 PM  Show Profile
If you have mens work clothes look for the words union made, sanforized on the tags. If you have levis or wranglers jeans or shirts contact me and I will tell you how to date them. Some can be very valuable. The old eye glasess sell on etsy quite often, take a look

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ladedacreations Filled to the brim with my handmade paper, vintage treasures & clothing, photography, naturally grown seeds and unique jewelry and hair pieces created from cast off vintage pieces and old silverware. Be sure to check out my comical Woo Hoo Sister pins for all of you mid lifers!
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/againstthegrain13 is my other shop dedicated to my extreme rustic switch plate covers. If you are a lover of natural wood, you are sure to enjoy these!

Everything I create is done so with solar power using mainly salvaged, recycled and up cycled items.

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also”. Mathew 6:21
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl

213 Posts

Kyria
Carthage TX
USA
213 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2011 :  5:54:34 PM  Show Profile
Hmmm, I haven't run across any of those yet, but I will keep that in mind and definitely contact you if I find some. And I'll check etsy for the eyeglasses. Thanks!

Anybody have any ideas about cameras? I've found 3 or 4 old cameras and an old movie camera and projector! They need a lot of cleaning up.

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Fannie
True Blue Farmgirl

67 Posts


North Huntingdon PA
USA
67 Posts

Posted - Feb 26 2011 :  12:45:20 PM  Show Profile
Kyria
I have several old cameras. I display them on my shelf that heads up to my upstairs. They make a great display.

Fannie
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Kyria
True Blue Farmgirl

213 Posts

Kyria
Carthage TX
USA
213 Posts

Posted - Feb 26 2011 :  6:55:15 PM  Show Profile
Y'know, that's a great idea! I should have thought of that! LOL My daughter loves photography, so it would be an appropriate display for her room.

Thanks!

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