Monday, July 9, 2012

A Few Metal Finds

The heat has lifted here, and I my motivation has returned.  Even with the horrific weather last week, I managed to make a few quick (very quick) hunting trips.  Here are a few of my small finds.



You know I have a thing for vintage metal, like the finds above.



I found a bag of vintage porcelain lined mason jar lids at a garage sale.






I also found chippy hardware,






ornamental iron,



(I have an idea for these.)



and vintage keys.




Lot's of projects started.  I can't wait to show you what I'm doing with these two pieces.



Any guesses?  See ya soon.


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21 comments:

Cindy said...

I love the chippy hardware and the scrolly pieces. I'm sure you have wonderful plans for all of your finds!

Roxanne Reinhart said...

No guesses but I can't wait to see!!!

Shabby chic Sandy said...

Great stuff--those lids were a great find!

ChiPPy!-SHaBBy! said...

YOU had me at ChiPPy-WHiTe ON METAL...
Just FaB Rosemary!*!*!
Jeanine Burkhardt

Anne said...

Rosemary,
Great treasures.Could that piece you are working on involve it hanging?
((Hugs))
Anne

Anne said...

Rosemary,
Great treasures.Could that piece you are working on involve it hanging?
((Hugs))
Anne

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

The bigger scrolly pieces are very interesting, Rosemary! I'm interested to see what you do with those.

Stephanie said...

Love that chippy hardware - I know you'll come up with all kinds of amazing projects!

Karen Bates said...

I can't wait to see what you will do with those two pieces! Love all those chippy things.

Kelly said...

I am guessing that you'll be attaching those beads around the bottle with some special paint technique! I think you did something like this before. You found some great pieces to work with. I know your creative wheels are turning!

Debbiedoo's said...

Very cool pieces Rosemary! your mind is always swirling with great ideas.

Fishtail Cottage said...

i love that chippy hardware...but those porcelain lids seem so rare! i don't believe i've ever seen on until now...thank you for sharing it! i love popping over to see what you are up to...you are such an inspriation to me! xoxo, tracie

Terrie said...

Every vintage turns out to be treasures by your mighty hands. I love the glass bottle. The shape is so pretty. Love to see how you transform it.

Eclectically Vintage said...

Love those old zinc topped mason jars! You really know how to score! Can't wait to see what that Chambord bottle becomes.
Kelly

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

I'm sure you'll transform the bottle and beads into something amazing. Love all your finds. I MUST get out there for some serious hunting!

andrea@townandprairie said...

The heat lifted here, too, what a relief! Now we can work in the driveway again without burning our skin off on the concrete ( I sat down last week on the driveway and it was so hot I thought I could fry an egg on it). Your treasures are super crusty- just the way we like it!

Olive Cooper said...

I am thrilled someone's heat lifted. I am toast still. The cat is ill and so am I today. You found good pieces and knowing you it will be turned into many cool objects of art.

Olive Cooper said...

I am thrilled someone's heat lifted. I am toast still. The cat is ill and so am I today. You found good pieces and knowing you it will be turned into many cool objects of art.

Decor & Harmony said...

I can't wait to see what you do with your finds Rosemary. The heat has been so stifling it's hard to even have a creative thought....but you're not going to let us down :)
I'll be back soon!

Whimsy said...

I've missed you!!! Hope you are doing well:)
XO Traci

Barbara Jean said...

fun finds!!

blessings
barbara jean