Thrifts And Gifts...

In the last couple of months, I've done a lot of thrifting for myself and for an etsy shop I plan on opening in January (I'll post more on that later!)  I wanted to share a few of those awesome finds with you today.
 I'll keep the shop items a secret until they're available for sale.  But for now, these are items I've found for myself…

 Clearly, my favourite item!  It's a phone lamp!  These lamps were given to retiring members of the Manitoba Telephone Service in the 1970's.  Picked this up in a beautiful little antique shop in St. Malo, Manitoba.

I found this string of lights, mini guitar, board game, and key holder all on the same day.  My kids love the little guitar.  Jesse and I have played the game (it's super fun), and I plan on hanging those lights up somewhere in the house very soon!

I have a great plan for this wonderful vintage photo album.  There are a group of very amazing artists on the other blogging site I use, Tumblr.  I plan to purchase an art print from each of these artists and keep them in this nifty album.  

I picked up this cutie for $2 at the last Crafty Minions in August from Bitchin' Kitsch 'n' Kitchen

(check out Lisa's blog, she's hilarious).  I can't get over how adorable these kitties are!  Especially the angry looking one on the right…


So those are my thrifty finds for now.  Check back often for more… since I can't stay away from the shops for long!

A Crafty Little Christmas...

I know, I know, it's been a while.  But I'm here today because I just had to share some of my Christmas cards!  I used to dread making these festive cards, and I'm not too sure why.  I had nothing against the holiday, in fact I love it.

This year, though, I've found I have enjoyed making Christmas cards so much.  Maybe I just had the right materials.  Or maybe I am just full of the Christmas spirit this time around!