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Easy Vintage Fabric Tassel Key Chain

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 16 September, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with 1950's, accessories, cottage, crafting, crafts, cute, diy, diy key chain, easy, easy handmade, fabric crafts, fabric tassel key chain, fabric tassels, for her, gift, handmade, handmade accessories, how to, lovely, make, mothers day, recycled, repurposed, retro, scrap fabric, shabby, sweet, tassel, tassel key chain, tutorials, upcycled, vintage fabric, weeknight craft

I have been seeing leather tassel key chains and bag charms all over the place around here lately. We have quite a few birthdays coming up around here, and key chains are a great simple gift. So, I thought I’d …

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Fall Style Inspired by Julep Nail Polish

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 15 September, 2014 Posted in Style Files Tagged with beautiful, black, blush, casual, clara nail polish, cream, daytime, deer, designer, dressy, etsy, evening, fall look, fall outfit, fall style, fantastic coat, fashion, fresh, fun, grey, infinity scarf, inspired by, jeans, jewelry, julep, knitted, lace dress, nail polish, night time, pink, quirky, rose, rose sneakers, roses, shade, sheer pink, soft, style, style files, summer to fall, superga, sweater, sweet, woodland

Today was the first little taste of fall weather around here. And although I am a little sad to see summer go, I am very much looking forward to cooler weather and snuggling up with lovely sweaters! Today I am …

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 15th

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 15 September, 2014 Posted in Vintage Finds of the Week Tagged with 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, adorable, animals, birds, ceramic, ceramic owl tv lamp, collecting, collections, cute, decorating, favorite vintage finds, home decor, housewares, japan, jewelry, kitchen, kitsch, mcm, mid century, mid century modern, mid mod, mid mod owls, owl, owl locket, owl salt and pepper shakers, owls, retro, retro owls, sweet, teapot, vintage, vintage ceramic salt and pepper shakers, vintage finds, vintage owl brooch, vintage owl bud vase, vintage owl ceramic, vintage owl earrings, vintage owl lamp, vintage owl planter, vintage owl playing cards, vintage owl purse, vintage owl teapot, vintage owl vase, vintage owls, vintage playing cards, wood box purse, wooden shakers, wooden vintage purse, woodland

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Daryl and I made tamales and it was so much fun! We also had some nice cool weather yesterday. I think fall is definitely starting to show here in …

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DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Wood Floor Lamp

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 9 September, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with cool, craft, crafting, crafts, crafty, decorations, diy, diy mid century modern floor lamp, diy mid mod floor lamp, diy mid mod lamp, diy mid mod wood floor lamp, diy retro floor lamp, diy stained wood lamp, floor lamp, handmade, home decor, home decorating, how to, make over, mid century, mid century lamp, mid mod, project, retro, tutorials, wood, woodworking

I have been a fan of mid-century modern style since I was little! I love the furniture and styling! Last year I made a fun mid-century inspired lamp shade with Martha Stewart decoupage materials. You can see that post Here. …

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Nail Art DIY Inspired by Modcloth!

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 9 September, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY Tagged with adorable, aqua, blue, diy, dresses, faces, fun, hand drawn, hot air balloons, kawaii, log, modcloth, nail art, nail art challenge, nail art faces, nail art first try, nail art forrest, nail art inspiration, nail art inspired by dresses, nail art nail pens, nail art owl, navy, quirky, sketchy, woodland, woods

Hey guys! Recently I was asked to take part in Modcloth‘s Nail Klub Nail Art Challenge! I was both honored and super excited to give it a try! I have never delved into the fascinating world of nail art and …

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 8th

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 8 September, 2014 Posted in Vintage Finds of the Week Tagged with 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, alladin, barbie and midge, collectible lunch box, disney, favorite vintage finds, favorite vintage finds of the week, hoppalong cassidy, lunch, lunch tin, mid century, novelty, retro, robin hood, thermos, vintage, vintage barbie lunch box, vintage cable car lunch box, vintage dick tracey lunch box, vintage grizzly adams lunch pail, vintage looney tunes lunch pail, vintage lunch box, vintage mickey mouse lunch box, vintage space lunch box, vintage teenager novelty print lunch box, vintage tin lunch box, vintage vintage farm scene thermos, vintage western lunch box

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We stayed around the house mostly, so it was a nice relaxing weekend here. I recently came across a booth at the flea market that had a few vintage …

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Awesome DIY Projects for Fall

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 3 September, 2014 Posted in Craft Round Ups, Crafting, DIY Tagged with adorable, cottage, craft round up, crafting, crafts, cute, decorations, diy, diy acorn wreath, diy book page pumpkin, diy canning jar lid pumpkin, diy fabric acorns, diy fabric flowers, diy fabric pumpkins, diy fall leaves garland, diy fall tree pillow, diy paper bag wreath, diy pumpkin, diy twig push pins, fall craft round up, fall crafts, fall decor, fall decorating, fall ideas, fall pumpkin, fun, home decor, junk, retro, shabby, sweet, tutorials, vintage

Hey everyone! Can you believe it is already September! I swear this whole year is just flying by so fast! Fall is just around the corner.And although I am a little sad to see summer go, I am looking forward …

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Easy Framed Vintage Toys for a Kid’s Room

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 2 September, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with 1950's, 1960's, art, collectables, collecting, collections, cottage, crafting, crafts, crafty, decorating, decoration, diy, easy, framed collections, framed vintage toys, fun, funky, home decor, how to, kids room, make, mid century, retro, shabby chic, shadow box, sweet, tutorials, vintage, vintage lithograph toys, vintage tin toys, vintage toys, vintage toys from japan, wall art

Hey guys! Today I am going to share an easy decorating diy with you all. I have a serious love for vintage tin toys! I usually don’t indulge myself since I am drowning in all my other vintage collections. However, …

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 1st

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 2 September, 2014 Posted in Vintage Finds of the Week Tagged with 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, armed forces, arts, bbq, chef apron, collections, entertainment, Farming, favorite vintage finds of the week, labor day, mid century, nursing, rescue, retro, science, scientist, style, uniforms, vintage, vintage air force uniform, vintage army uniform, vintage art supplies, vintage artist, vintage chef, vintage coveralls, vintage directors chair, vintage farmer, vintage farming book, vintage lab beaker, vintage navy uniform, vintage nurse uniform, vintage typewriter, work, work wear

Happy Monday everyone! We are enjoying the Labor Day long weekend! Today we will be grilling out and hanging out with family, so it is going to be a great day here! I hope you all are having a wonderful …

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DIY Leather Pencil Holder

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 29 August, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials

I collect zip up pencil cases and cosmetic bags to keep certain craft supplies in. I have a ton of them! I have had some plum colored leather scraps for a while now in my scrap drawer that I have …

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