Friday, July 18, 2008

Back Yard Camping & New Projects



How is everyone's summer going?? To me it seems to be going really fast this year, is that because I am getting old, or does it seem that way to everyone? We have been lucky enough to have some cooler temps this summer so my sister and I got extra camper time in, OH twist our arm, lol! She came up Sunday night at 10pm, it is never too late for us to start our projects! She is making jewelry and we have started soldering. I am just making some charms for fun from vintage findings that you can find in my Etsy store soon. She has started her Etsy store called The Mason Jar, There are some really pretty bracelets made from vintage beads and intaglios. Check it out sometime! Isn't this a neat china piece she did? The photo at the top is our 1st batch of soldering. Not bad for 1st timers, lol.


She also brought me this cute vintage cherry box for the camper:-)


Here are my charms that I did the 2nd time we got together, they would work great for packages or something fun!.......






























This photo is my fireplace mantel, I redid to give a fresh summer look. I like it so well I just might leave it like that for while! What do you think?
Gotta run, time to go water the flowers.........What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Hopefully something fun!
*hugs*
Michelle

29 comments:

Linda said...

Hi Michelle....I love the charms! I'm crashing your next get together....I'd love to learn how to do this soldering. I'll bring treats, okay:)?

Your mantel looks wonderful, just so pretty and the dress form is cool too! I say leave it just as is and then change it out for the fall. Have a happy weekend my friend, hugs, Linda

Mrs. Cherry Heart said...

How many times did you and sis burn your fingers soldering???
ouch...thats the worse part!

Love all the pretty charms...and your mantle is very very pretty!
I'd keep it that way for awhile too!

Hugz,
Dolly

P.S. CUTE cherry box!!!!! :-)

Lisa Johnson said...

Cute post. Love your mantel. Especially the little white chest of drawers. We have a hometown parade tomorrow and ship the kids off to grandparents on Sunday. Wee hoo!

Hugs,

Lisa

Mary Isabella and Kiley too! said...

WOW!!! Have a great weekend...Mary

Linda said...

Good morning Michelle...please stop by I have an award for you...hugs, Linda

Denise said...

Good to see you and all your pretties! I have missed you here and I know how hard it is to blog in the summer...... too much happening outside!

Have a blessed Sunday

bj said...

Hi,Michelle...
just wanted to say hello and that I am working hard to getting back strong enuf to visit everyone again.
I love your charms,
bj

BittersweetPunkin said...

Hi Michelle!! Oh boy...for a first timer you did a great job...good for you!!
I'll have to hop over to your Etsy and see whatcha got.
Hugs,
Robin

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Yes! We are getting older and time us running out for sure! We gotta camp faster and savor every soldered moment!
Your mantle is yummy :)

Michelle said...

Your charms are so pretty..what a fun project!

Your fireplace mantle looks great~so much to look at which is what I love to do too!

Michelle

Brittany said...

Oh it is hard to blog in the summer isn't it? Girl, I LOVE your mantel!!

Thanks for your sweet comments. I needed that support lately!!

Big hugs,
Brittany

Dena said...

Oh those came out SOOO cute! Love them all :)

Hugs,
Dena

Linda said...

Hi Michelle, thank you for the sweet wishes for my birthday. I'm just having a fun day and tonight out for dinner and then ice cream pie...yum. Later this week we are taking a road trip to a neat antique place about an hour or so away. It will be a fun day and if I find a treasure that's a bonus.
I love B.P. and I had no idea we shared the same day. She is such a wonderful artist and I adore and collect her little figurines. If you ever get a chance rent the B.P. movie...it is good and I think you'd enjoy it.

Have a happy day...and please try and make it for pie:). Hugs, linda

blessings said...

I love the paperdoll charms! Glad you and your sister have been able to get out to the camper more this summer! Last year it was sooo hot. I'm still brainstorming ideas for our trailer. It's a utility trailer but hubby said I get to do whatever I want =) Blessings... Polly

Anonymous said...

I love that little cherry box your sister found. How you doing Michelle? ~ Lynn

Linda said...

I think I keep missing you because of the difference in time. Will try again tomorrow. Hugs, Linda

Attic Clutter said...

Hi Michelle (:) Your charms and red chairs are just so cute~!! hugs patty

Linda said...

Hi, hi....just stopped by to see what's new. I know you are busy and that is a good thing....Hugs, Linda

Sandra Evertson said...

Love the tiny paper doll clothes captured under glass!
Sandra Evertson

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

You have been a busy girl! I am trying to catch up with all of the reading I have missed!! Love your mantel, too!

Have a great day Michelle!!

Becky

Attic Clutter said...

Hi Michelle..
Oh your bird charms are so CHARMING(:) LOL.. Love them ..
Yes -yes I am feeling old too..

..lucky you getting some cooler weather.. hot here ugh.. ~~

Love coming to see you at your pretty site..
Hope you are having a great weekend (:)) Hugs, Patty

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Your mantel actually looks like I did it! Thats funny. It must be nice to have a sister...although...I never had to share any of my clothes with my brothers :)

BittersweetPunkin said...

Hi Michelle...me again. I just wanted to let you know that you inspired me...I have 2 sterling silver tea spoons that belonged to my Great grandmother that are showing some wear...I was unsure what to do with them but I think I may "decorate" them the way you have yours spoons decorated in the Etsy shop...that way I can display them and enjoy them instead of having them stuck in the kitchen drawer!You always come up with such wonderful ideas!

Anonymous said...

Wow beautiful..love the goodies too!
Denise Nantasket Beach Mass.

Denise said...

Just stopping by to say hello and hope you are having a wonderful summer......

kari and kijsa said...

Trying to get back into the blogging swing of things and give a grateful shoutout for all the paryers and support!

Thankful blessings,
kari & kijsa

Linda said...

Hi Michell...hope you had a great weekend and Happy Labor Day...hugs, Linda

Kathleen Grace said...

Gorgeous charms!

Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups said...

I so love these little charms! It's on my "to do" list of things to learn.
:)