When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]
We don’t do much “riding to the hunt” around here at Carolyn’s Canvas but the Downton Abbey Inspired Vest, that was inspired by Lady Cora Crawley’s gorgeous white riding coat with black embroideries on the popular TV series, just had to have a matching hat. There was a nice white, felt hat from a hat […]
Masks are traditionally worn at New Year’s Eve celebrations and on Halloween but I (Carolyn Wainscott) only recently learned some of their history when I made this vintage craft. My sisters and I made a super group project — masks for New Year’s. I called my sister, Shirley, and she was excited to help out […]
In case you aren’t familiar with The Magic Bonnet – it is a vintage craft in which a handkerchief is converted into a baby bonnet with a poem that accompanies the bonnet explaining its purpose . I love giving such a unique gift at baby showers and they have been popular items for me at […]
Make do, use what you have – That is just what great-great grandma and grandpa had to do long ago in Pioneer days. There were no department stores or shopping centers and even had there been, no money was available to purchase store bought toys so they were made of whatever was available. In the […]
When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]
#DoYouRemember Sunday afternoon strolls in the park in your very best finery? Parasols, velocipedes, horses and buggies? Top hats, long flowing dresses and cloaks? Well, I am old but neither do I, that is even way before my time in the Victorian era, when Momma wore a beautiful chapeau and instead of gloves, daughter had […]
Nowadays we’re always talking about whatever’s trending, whether it’s Rainbow Loom projects or Washi tape. We creative types rarely pause to look back, because we want to come up with the next big thing. However, there are lessons to be learned from the vintage crafts of yesteryear. For our celebration of nostalgia this week, we […]
Welcome to #DoYouRemember on Cheap Eats & Thrifty Crafts! We’re feeling nostalgic these days, thinking about the vintage crafts and old-fashioned recipes from yesteryear. Remember all the things you’d make with Mom and Grandma? While we’re still cooking and crafting, time goes on and trends change.Before you know it, years have passed! But seeing the […]
