Sunday, January 6, 2013

Thrift-a-long

I was talking to a thrift shop lady the other day and she told me that this is one of their busiest times. They receive a lot of donations and sell heaps too. I was kind of surprised about that but I do live in a wine region that attracts a lot of visitors and with a bunch of public holidays etc I guess the Valley has been hosting more guests than usual. Anyway, I am delighted that they can muster volunteers over the holidays because it means a leisurely saunter for me! It was 46 degrees Celsius here the other day and the volunteers still turned up so a big shout out to them - especially the ones who work in a tin shed! I have a few projects in mind for the summer so I was on the prowl for components. I found an old lampshade ...



or two. They will both become something other very soon. I will show you pics when they are done!

don't judge me - I know it is ugly!
Just look at the vinyl I found - some classics here - and all for one dollar each! I nearly swooned ...


I'm afraid it is going to be "off with her head" for this young woman. And her companion.



This is a great book. More about metalcraft than jewellery but with great diagrams and really useful info such as the melting points of a variety of metals. Score! Just love useful books.



A whole stack of odd bits of plastic - awaiting transformation ...


 Just to prove that I am not becoming some kind of whacked out hoarder, here is what I did with that plastic. And a pewter mug. And some sterling silver ...







I hope you found some time to visit your local oppie too. If you would like to share your treasures then just click on the link below.



5 comments:

Lyndel said...

Sue, I'm in the melb. Suburbs, and our Op Shop is super busy at this time too, in fact a few of us volunteers are doing double shifts!. Lots of people with a few days off work come op shop trawling. Love what you have done with the pewter and plastics.

Two Dog Pond said...

You are a clever girl. Those earrings are wonderful!

Pam said...

Very nice collection indeed Sue, well done.
I too have a few lampshade forms and would really love to do something with them. Will be interested to see what you'll do with yours. At the mo the only thing I can think of for mine is covering in doilies/lace etc, but not convinced about the look. I can always pull it all off if I don't like the look I suppose. :)
Also interested in the end for the heads too. Should be good coming from you.
Your earrings look fab too. I've started to get interested in soldered jewellery, and have bought myself a tutorial hoping it will help! Stay tuned! :))))
I'll be back with my link I hope! ♥

Melissa said...

Love the earings, our oppies have only just reopened!

Ms Kath Pathwalker said...

Wow a blog fest!! Great "makings", maybe the hot, scarey weather has had a silver lining after all!