2nd. Annual US 25 Yard Sale

2nd.  Annual US 25 Yard Sale

   A new yard sale route to run, or to set up on, is coming up, June 6th. thru 8th.  I usually have to drive a hundred miles or more to run one of these big yard sales.  

   Not this time, this one is within 2 mile of my home.  They had this sale last year in August , but, it wasn't highly advertised, so there wasn't a lot of local participation.  This year looks to be different.  I'm seeing more local tourism groups getting involved trying to get the event advertised.

The Sale will run thru Kentucky along US Hwy.  25.

For more information, search Google, or on Facebook search - 'US 25 Yard Sale'  

I am posting this early to give you something to think about.  If you don't have other plans, check it out.  I hope to, weather permitting and Lord willing, Trisha

This particular flyer reads:

2nd Annual

US 25

(Dixie Highway)

through the entire state of

Kentucky

YARD SALE

June 6-June 8, 2013

VENDORS WANTED!

BOOTH SPACE IS 

AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS

LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT

THE SALE ROUTE ALONG

U.S. 25.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT WHERE TO RENT A 

BOOTH CALL

JUDY WIGGINTON

CITY OF WILLIAMSTOWN

859-824-6351

If You Can't Sell it, Whitewash it

Whitewashed Baskets

 





   Seems like everytime I buy box deals at auctions, I end up with a lot of baskets.  These are some that I had in my booth that wouldn't sell, even for a dollar each.  Well I don't like to throw things away so I decided to try something different with them.









   I used white acrylic paint, thinned with water, then whitewashed them with a paint brush. Before they dried, I applied printed graphics from 'Fairy Graphics', let dry, and sprayed with a clear paint; after that dried I brushed on a clear acrylic finish to protect the graphics.
   I was on a roll with the whitewashing, so I whitewashed an old bottle crate and applied a bicycle graphic to it.  Whitewashing is not new to most of you, but, it was an adventure for me.  Now I will be looking for new things to whitewash.
                                                                         

Whitewash and Graphics


Hope you are having a Blessed day in your neck of the woods,
Trisha

God is our Refuge and Strength

When I made our morning coffee, I looked out my kitchen window 

and saw the fog rising across the fields, the sun coming up;

 and I felt in awe of His majesty. 

 What beauty God gives us, what glory and peace within. 

This is one of my favorite Psalms;  no doubt many of yours as well:

Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, 

and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea:  

Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, 

though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.

                                                         Selah.

There is a river, 

the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God,

the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved:

God shall help her, and that right early.

The heathen raged, and the kingdoms were moved:

He uttered His voice, the earth melted.

The Lord of hosts is with us;

the God of Jocob is our refuge.   Selah.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, 

what desolations he hath made in the earth.

He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; 

He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder;

He burneth the chariot in the fire.

Be still, and know that I am God:  

I will be exalted among the heathen,

I will be exalted in the earth.

The Lord of hosts is with us;

The God of Jocob is our refuge.

                                                                                                         Selah.

New Life for Old Tapestry, Crock Pads

Crock Pads

 


   We've been collecting crocks for a long time, and have always had problems with them getting bumped or scooted, and scratching the hardwood floors.
   I've been trying to think of a way to remedy this.  I was going to cut up throw rugs, and make pads, but, most of them were too thick.
   Today I thought about an old tapestry I purchased a few months back.  It was woven tightly and worked very well.
   I simply cut circles, various sizes for different crocks, and ironed them out.
   What a relief, no more scratches on the floor, when someone bumps into a crock.  I planned to sew edging around the outer edge, but, it was woven so tightly, I didn't have to.  No rocket science with this project, but, these little crock pads will serve a good purpose.

Have a Blessed Day,
Trisha

My Soul Desires the Firstripe Fruit

Woe is me, for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, 

as the grapegleanings of the vintage:  there is no cluster to eat: 

 my soul desired the firstripe fruit. 

Micah  7 :1

   After church today, this verse kept coming to me.  

I think I know why.  We have churches all around us,

 but, don't feel God's presence in them.  

We long for the presence of God.  

That's one reason we go to church. 

 Our souls desire the firstripe fruit.

   We did feel God's presence in church this morning,

 and had a good time in fellowship afterward;

 but, we had to drive many miles into another county to do so.

   Last week the Pastor asked my husband,

 "After we're gone, do you think the younger men will pick up the reigns

 and keep the church going right?" 

 My husband said, "They will pick up the reigns,

 but, I'm afraid they might not go right, they might pull to the left."  

   I've posted before, if you are in a good Spiritual church, 

please guard it with all your heart, and fervent prayer.  

How quickly the world moves in, and moves God out of the services.  

We've seen this happen in most of the churches near us.  

Good people got caught up in politics, sports, movies, and worldly things,

and lost sight of the great commission. 

God is real, Jesus Christ is real, The Holy Ghost is real.

When we get saved, they set up their abode in our hearts.

At the end of our days, they will receive us into glory. 

Until then, my soul desires the firstripe fruit.   

Have a Blessed Day,

Trisha

Metal Chair, and TV Tray Stand, Makeover

Old Metal Chair Makeover 

  Today, I madeover this old white metal chair.

I first painted it a dark blue, using metal paint.

  Then I dry brushed it with white paint, 

and sealed it with a clear  finish. 

Printed Graphics Chair Seat

I printed my fabric for the seat with  

JO Draper & Co. graphics, 

I downloaded from ' Fairy Graphics.'

Towel Stand Made from TV Tray Holder

I removed the slotted sides, 

that held the tv trays

and used them for the feet.  

I used the feet for the towel bars. 

I dry brushed white over the base coat,

 and added the J O Draper graphics 

to the towel bar sections.  

I cut those graphics apart.  

After everything was dried, 

I put on a clear topcoat  to protect it.

It is hard to see the graphics it this picture,

 but, they turned out nicely.

Have a Blessed Day,

Trisha

Newcomb Vintage School Record Player

Newcomb Vintage School Record Player

   At the flea market Tuesday, I found this nice old record player that was commonly used in schools around the country when I was growing up.  It still plays great, and the sound is awesome.  With it was a 45 of  'Old Time Preacher Man' sung by Gospel Harmony.

   I've had many old record players in the past, but, this one by far has the best sound.  I'm thinking about painting it either aqua or Robin's egg blue.  I know I will enjoy my trip down memory lane with it.

Hope you have a Blessed day, Trisha

Vintage Train Case and Bob Pins

1950's Train Case

 





  I found this old black patent leather, polka dot train case today at a local flea market.  It is in pretty much pristine condition.  When I asked the price, I expected about $15 or $20 dollars; but, the lady said $5.  Wow, was I excited.  A beautiful day, good finds; yes, God is good.  

And a  25 cent pack of Bob Pins

   I found another little treasure at the same market, a pack of vintage Bob Pins, the original price in the 1950's was 25 cents.  When I asked the price of them, I had to laugh, because the man said 50 cents, then he wanted to give me back a quarter because the original price had been 25 cents.  Of course, I didn't take it.
   This has been the nicest day we've had this Spring, and everyone seemed so happy to be out of the house.  I found lots of great buys, and had such a good time.  Hope you have had a Blessed day where ever you are.

Trisha 

Portrait in Words

 Thanks to my daughter's post  on pinterest, I found a website that allows you to do your portrait in words. 

   For my portrait, I chose the 23rd.  Psalm.  

   One of my favorites.  

You can write your own words as well.

   The website is:

youareyourwords.com

   It is a free website.

This would be sweet to do

with children and grandchildren,

and weddings and anniversaries.

Blessings Everyone,

Trisha

Blessed Ressurection Sunday

   When we got to the little country church in McCreary county this morning, 

we met one young preacher leaving, 

and following behind him was the pastor and his wife.  

They had called church off because most of the congregation was sick. 

We had driven several miles and wanted to attend church,

so we stopped at another church on the way home.

This little country church sits on top of a large hill,

partialy secluded from a busy highway.

It had been many years since we had attended that church.

Things were much the same, and we felt so much at home.

What a joy it was when they called for 'Altar Prayer', since so many 

of our churches around here don't feel a need to pray at the altar, anymore.

After the prayer, we had beautiful heartfelt singing by a couple of ladies, there.

The Holy Ghost moved from breast to breast, like in the days of old.

Some will question what I am saying, because they have never felt the Holy Ghost.

All I can say is, " it's better felt, than told."  Old time singing, old time preaching. 

What a Blessing to know that God still has His people throughout the world.

I am honored and humbled that God visited us on this ' Ressurection Sunday.'   

Snow Drops

Snow Drops

   This morning I listened to a local radio program called Tri-County Spotlite.  It is a buy, sale, trade, or give away program.  I love to listen to the show, not only because of the good buys that come on from time to time, but, because I know so many of the callers.
   You never know what is going to be advertised, goats, chickens, hogs, homemade quilts, honey, homemade butter, fresh eggs, or just about anything else you might think of.
   This morning one of the regular callers called in to advertise her quilt tops; this lady has a long Southern Draw with a Cincinnati Slang, and in her very distinguishing voice, she told the host that she saw some Snow Drops outside before she called in.  It was snowing here, and I took a picture of what should be Snow Flakes, but, sure enough they looked a lot like Snow Drops to me, too.

   Think it's time,' I get a life?'
Blessings Wherever You Are, Trisha

Harlem Shake, No Place in Our Churches

Call me old school, but. I don't think the dance, 

the 'Harlem Shake', belongs in our churches.  

Churches are supposed to be a place to worship,

Holy and undefiled.

When I first saw the dance on TV, I thought how inappropriate it was,

when I learned that some uptown churches are doing it,

I was appalled.  Surely, I'm not the only one offended

by churches doing a dance like this. 

Last week I read in a local newspaper that a local church 

was teaching ballroom dancing, and the first dance would be, 'The Hustle'

I was saddened by that, as well.

The Bible speaks of a great falling away, and a great famine in the land, 

not for food, or water, but, for hearing the word of God.

God be with us, during these trying times. 

I am thankful that there are some churches 

that have not been hijacked by of the ways of the world.

Blessings, wherever you are, Trisha.

Candles in a Glass for Valentine's Day

Candles in a Glass for Valentine's Day

 I've been making candles in glasses

 I used stemmed glasses & one teacup

I melted white candle wax

& dipped tapers to add color

 I tied ribbons & beads to the bases

& attached Paris tags to each one

 I made white candles in glasses

 last week and took them to the booth

They sold quickly, so, I thought 

I would make some with a little color 

 for Valentine's Day.

  Hope you have a Blessed day, wherever you are.
       Be safe, be happy, and keep looking up. 
       

                     Trisha