Winter Welcome Signs on Old Window Screens

I had so much fun doing the Harvest Blessings Window Screen sign that I had to make some fun winter ones. Take a look at how they turned out - they were so much fun to do!  I love how you can still see through the screen:

 This guy is painted on the neatest old window  - original paint and great corner metal pieces!

 He has some fun rusty snowman garland and a fabric "Winter Welcome" banner.

 He's holding a bird house and a bird is perched on his arm.

 Then there's Mr. Frosty himself.

 He has rusty mittens and a "Warm Winter Wishes" banner topping him off.

There is even a little rusty snowflake covering a flaw in the original screen.  A perfect way to welcome friends and family to your winter home, don't you think?

Snow Buddies - More Fun with Vintage Items

Well winter has officially hit my house.  It was 7 degrees this a.m.!  Ugh - it's supposed to get below zero tonight!  Well, it may be cold outside, but this little guy I've been working on warms my heart!  This little Snow Buddy is a hand sculpted & painted snowman who is sporting a vintage kitchen measuring cup for a hat:

 He's quite the dapper fellow!  He is sitting on a vintage tin cup.

 His hat has a snowman and cardinal bird painted on it:

 You can still see the measurement markings on the hat:

 His cup is sporting a sweet tag:  "Winter Wonderland"

Thankful - Vintage Harvest Scale

(Vintage kitchen scale that I painted with a harvest design)

Wow - November is here...can't believe it....it's the "thankful" month right?  So, what are you thankful for?  Here are a few things that are on my heart today that I am thankful for:

1) Children playing in the leaves (they couldn't resist even though it was dark!):

2) Laughter

3) The smell of home made cookies

4) Time - time with my children and husband, another moment to grasp

5) Listening to my children sing and praise the Lord in church

6) Snuggling on the "Big Bed" (not that big - only a queen) with the whole family - 5 of us and dog!

7) The sound of rain

8) The view of snow capped mountains

9) Golden autumn leaves outside my window

10) My health and the health of my loved ones

11) And, I'm thankful that I have had lessons in life that have taught me how fleeting and precious my life and the lives of others are.

So, what are you thankful for?

Angel To Watch Over You - Vintage Gas Can Winter Centerpiece

Oh my goodness!  I have been having so much fun taking vintage items and turning them into something fun!  Here is my latest creation.  It's an old gas can that has been painted with a guardian angel who is watching over a sweet prim farmhouse and farm. 

A sleigh and snowman keep the farmhouse company:

 The tag reads:  For he shall give his angels charge over thee to keep thee in all thy ways. Psalm 91:11

The back has some fun wintery sheep and a pond:

So, what do you think?  Do you like seeing vintage items made new?

Vintage Harvest Lantern

Do you remember those old "boy scout" type lanterns that were just perfect for camping or hanging on the barn wall?  I just love them!  I've tried my hand at giving it the "Punkin Seed Productions" touch.  What do you think? 

This one has already sold but I'd be happy to make more!!!  I'm thinking some cute winter scenes are just around the corner!