{ H a P p y - N e W - Y e A r }

Just taking a few minutes to stop in and wish everyone a {Happy New Year}

My sweet kiddo has been under the weather the last several days, and with all of the snow and freezing weather we have been having, hubby has had to work a lot of extra hours, so it will be a quiet New Year's Eve around our house this year.

Wherever you may be and whatever you are doing, have a safe, blessed and Happy New Year.

See you in 2013 with fun new adventures!

Thanks for stopping by.

Hangin' Out At Home

Today has been one of those rare days when the three of us just lazed around the house, mostly watching an NCIS marathon and playing on some sort of electronic gadget. Modern day family time...

With a couple of inches or more of snow on the ground and more coming down, it was just a good day to stay in by the fire.

I did manage to be somewhat productive, installing a heated water warmer in the chicken coop, then taking down the Christmas tree and packing away some of the other decorations. I guess sadly, that means Christmas is officially over.

I spent a good share of the day bouncing around the internet, looking in on blogs I like to follow, and checking out fun stuff on Pinterest.

So thought I would share a few goodies I found today...starting with this fun how-to from
 Treasures From The Heart an awesome blog with some fabulous stuff.

Rusty and Patina How To

Check out this how-to on rust dyeing fabric...one of these days I am going to do this.

A great article and instructions are here at hobbyfarms.com

 and then I couldn't resist a stop at Etsy after I saw these amazing earrings...

 I would love these from blackstar.etsy.com

 I don't know what my fascination is with rust, but sometimes I just can't get enough when it comes to decorating with it or searching for it at yard sales, so needless to say I have several treasures laying around.

There's these gorgeous weathered saw blades..most of which I inherited from my grandfather,
he used to do oil paintings on them.

or...this vintage egg scale

I dug this gem out of the dirt near an abandoned old house, it is one of my favorite finds.

And who wouldn't love the patina on this dustpan?
So what if it's missing it's handle.

I could go on and on, but I won't I will just leave you with a final photo of this lovely rusty cabinet I scored at a yard sale several years ago.

What kind of rusty treasures do you have laying around, please share as always I would love to hear about it.

Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!

Sweet Annie Doll's Story

Annie Re-purposed and Ready For A Forever Home

Occasionally in my ventures searching for the perfect junk I come across things that I wouldn't normally give a second thought but every once in awhile...

Along comes a cute little doll like Annie... 

At the local thrift store, that is one of my favorite haunts, I discovered this sweet little Annie's feet sticking out of a box, don't ask me why she caught my attention because I'm still not sure. Especially when my interest is usually more junky things, like rusty metal goodies, parts and pieces of architectural elements or old tools...a doll just isn't normally something I would cart home.

When I pulled her out for a look, she was just so stinkin' cute...and I think she must have reminded me of the Raggedy Ann doll I kind of remember playing with as a kid...any way she beckoned for me to please take her home, the poor thing was in desperate need of some TLC.

So home she came with me to Toodlefetties Studio, and after a good cleaning, embellishments using old buttons, jewelry, and making her a cute little heart felt pillow...She is now ready for a forever home.

If you have an interest in adding sweet Miss Annie to your family,

pay her a visit in my Etsy shop where she is available for purchase.

Up cycled Annie Doll

Now to ponder what to do with this cool rusty gas can holder?
I'm thinking shelf in my house or flower window box outside....any thoughts?
Please share your ideas...

Have a great day!

~Toodles Teresa