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.