Three Dollar Thrifty Scores

It is official.

I am slacking off on my trips to

thrift stores...until I can find a

better outlet for my finds.

So last week, I only spent $3.

The way things work at Jack & Greg's

shop, I find what I want and take

it to the register. They quote me 

one price for all. It's usually a great

price, so I leave with everything.

I bought the bin of wood shapes,

bins included - even though I told him

to keep them. He insisted I take them.

I want to use them as components

to make some of these:

See how to make them 

using this great tutorial 

courtesy of Lacy over at

The Inspired Nest.

I still have to find a few larger pieces...

Included in the $3 were these.

If you aren't sure what they are...

take a second look:

They're sort of like gold mercury glass...

I may give them a spritz or two 

of Krylon Looking Glass and use 

them during the Holidays with these

pieces I did last year:

They were a similar amber color.

Looking Glass gave them more depth,

and took a bit of the amber away.

I don't mind a bit of amber, 

since I have natural wood and baskets,

camel upholstery on an iron bench, etc.

These might work in the iron candlesticks I 

found recently for the mantel. As for now,

they serve as pedestals for faux greenery.

And last but not least, is this single,

carved candlestick. I have some boxes

with a similar motif carved on them.

Who knows...it may end up as

part of one of those finials! 

So now, I have to dig through 

boxes of things to see

if I have enough components...

I'll be sure to show you 

when I finish some!

Word for the Day:

2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a great house

 there are not only vessels of 

gold and silver but also 

of wood and clay, 

some for honorable use, 

some for dishonorable.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://my1929charmerblog.com/	Sunday’s Best
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/	Creative Bloggers Party Hop
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://theivycottageblog.blogspot.com	Cowgirl Up!
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday
http://timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.the36thavenue.com/	Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com	Home and Garden Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://akadesign.ca	Doin’ It Yourself
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/	Potpourri Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com	Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/	Frugalicious Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday