That’s The Ticket Blog Hop Features

I want to say thank you to all the bloggers that linked up to our first That’s The Ticket Blog Hop! We had a great turnout and there were so many wonderful projects that it was hard to choose who to feature! But since I had to narrow it down, here’s some that especially caught my eye.

Jann from Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson shared her adorable spring tablescape. Love the tackle box with jelly beans and the chalkboard pot.

Tania from Little Vintage Cottage linked up her pallet plate rack tutorial. This rustic piece caught my eye right away!

Laura from Cottage and Broom showed off this yummy looking Hummingbird Cake.

And what about this recipe from Melissa at Number 2 Pencil for Chocolate Chip Cookie in a cup? I’m going to have to try this! I wonder if it would be difficult to make it gluten free?

I want one of these adorable little glass cloches that Sue from Sullivan and Murphy showed off with her spring decorating.

Be sure and stop by the other co-host blogs to check out who they featured

Angie @ Knick of Time

Carrie @ Lovely etc.

Gertie @ The Old Block House

If you were featured, please grab the button from my sidebar to proudly display on your blog!

Folks, We Have a Winner!

I know I’ve been MIA from my blog the last few days, and was supposed to announce a winner of my That’s The Ticket giveaway on Monday, and for that I apologize. Life has been a little busy and I’m playing catch up right now. I’m actually typing this as I sit in the dentist’s office waiting for all of my kids to get their checkups.

I want to thank all of you who linked up to the blog party and left comments to enter the giveaway. Just as a reminder, my prize was $20 credit to my etsy shop.

To choose the winner, I had my son randomly pick a slip of paper that I had written the individual names on.

So, without further ado, the prize goes to……

Audrey from Timeless Treasures!

I will be highlighting some of my favorite link up projects in the next post.

Thanks so much for joining in!

KISS Linky Party #3: The Hunger Games

Welcome to the third Keep It Simple Saturday linky party! I had a post all planned out to share with you all, but after I saw what my daughter had been working on, I just had to brag on her!

She and I are going to the movies tonight to see The Hunger Games. We usually only go watch a movie when it comes out in the theater if it’s one we really, really want to see. I’m just going to say, “If you haven’t read the books, you need to. Now.” I was hesitant at first and only started reading the first one because Laina asked me to, but then I was hooked! Anyways, onto the KISS project.

Laina created a very simple Hunger Games themed t-shirt, using a black t-shirt from Wal-Mart, some fabric paints from the thrift store, and a stencil she created. She printed out the Mockingjay symbol from the internet, cut it out, glued it to a  piece of cardboard and taped it to the shirt.

Sorry, I took the pictures after she had finished, so I had to recreate it.

Then she just painted around it.  She used the bright colors to represent Katniss, “the girl on fire.”

Doesn’t it look like she created an explosion in the background?

I think she did a great job!

On to the highlights from last week! If I featured you this week or last, please grab the KISS featured button from my sidebar.

Dolly from Hibiscus House shared her memories of her Grandpa and simple life in the country.

Joann from Life at 2810 shared a project that incorporated only found items and stuff she had on hand. Can’t get much simpler than that!

And finally, Bliss from Bliss Ranch shared how a simple flower keeps memories of her mom alive.

**3/24 8:11pm~party is up and going! Since there was a problem with Linky tools server, this week’s party will go on until midnight on Tuesday!**

Now it’s your turn!

If you choose to use my button in your post as the link back, please make sure you copy the button code and not just the picture.

Here’s the KISS party rules:

• Share your simple craft ideas, recipes, home decorating tips, organizing solutions, thrifty finds, finance tips, or any changes you’ve decided to make that will simplify your life. If it will simplify something…share it!
• Please follow my blog, either via Google Friends or Linky Followers before linking up. Also, feel free to like my Facebook page.
• Be sure to link back to your original post and not just your url (main blog address).
• Please grab the KISS button from my sidebar and post it somewhere on your blog.
• Include a visible link to the KISS party or my main blog address in or at the bottom of the post you’re linking up so others can find the party, too! Any post not linked back will be deleted.
• Visit another guest. Scroll through the other links and find a couple that interest you. Visit them and leave a comment letting them know how you found them. We all like comments!
• Please, please, please turn off word verification on comments!
• I will visit each link and highlight a few at the following week’s party.
• The party will run from sometime on Fridays until midnight on Monday nights.

By linking up to this party, you understand and agree that I may use your images on my blog, Facebook page or Pinterest board.

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

For a while now, I have coveted admired the cute little mason jar soap dispensers you see all over the web these days. I thought about trying to make one and finally decided to just get over it and buy one!

I actually did not buy the entire thing, just the lid and pump that was ready to go.

I ordered mine from Heather at Post Road Vintage for a couple of reasons.

• Hers were the first ones I had stumbled across and remember thinking, “What a cute and clever idea!”
• I could order just the lid part and could get it with the old-fashioned zinc look at a reasonable price.
• I follow her blog, she sells on Etsy and she just seems to be a downright pleasant gal.

So once I received my lid, I had to figure out what to put it on. I happened upon a criss-cross patterned, jelly-type mason jar at a yard sale last weekend and knew it would be perfect. Especially since it only cost me a dime!

This adorable dispenser now resides in my laundry room.

Don’t forget, there’s still time to link up to the That’s The Ticket Blog Hop and enter the giveaways!

Stop back by tomorrow and link up to my 3rd Keep It Simple Saturday party.

Linking to:

Savvy City Farmer Thrift’n on a Thursday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Rooted in Thyme Sweet and Simple Fridays

Final Bazaar Project

I’m pretty sure this will be my last post on the fundraiser bazaar projects! I don’t think I’ve shown you this one yet, and if I have, I apologize. It’s been hard to keep track of what I’ve shared already!

This little crate started life as one of those wooden cd holders.

I gave it a coat of white paint, then went over that with an antiquing medium.

Then I printed off the French advertising graphic from The Graphics Fairy, antiqued it and sanded it so it looked like it was peeling.

Then I adhered it to the crate with Mod Podge and sanded the entire thing to distress it.

Pretty cute.

This might be the last bazaar project I share, but it definitely won’t be the last project I’m working on! I’m starting now to focus on items for my Spring In-Home Sale, so I’ll be showing off some of those soon!

Happy Spring!

Linking to:

Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Style Party

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Tuesday’s Treasures

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

Faded Charm White Wednesday

From My Front Porch to Yours

No Minimalist Here Open House Party

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Redoux What Have You Redone Friday

2805 Potpourri Friday

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

It Overflowing Overflowing With Creativity

God’s Amazing Design

My boys have been very busy with their schoolwork. Connor completed his science book for this year about a month ago, and Blake just finished up his! Does this mean they get science off until next year? No way! They will both continue to read science based books from our reading list and start their next science books early.

One of Blake’s final experiments dealt with pinecones and how wonderfully God designed nature.

He first took a pinecone and soaked it in cold water. Gradually the pinecone closed itself  completely against the cold.

Next, he placed the pinecone in a pan and left in the oven at 250 degrees for a couple of hours.

Here’s what happened.

It warmed up and opened up. Amazing! I did not know this would happen.

That was a day we both learned something new!

Don’t forget, there’s still time to link up to the That’s The Ticket Blog Hop Party and enter the giveaways!

Keep It Simple Saturday #2

No tips tonight, but I do have something fun to show you! I found this little sign at Homegoods and just had to get it.

Perfect to remind me of my word of the year, simplify.

My first party did not have a huge turnout, but hopefully it will build over time. Here’s a couple of highlights.

Wendy from Beautiful Day shares how to relax by enjoying the sky.

Angie from Knick of Time shares a simple way to make an awesome junk necklace.

Let’s link up!

Here’s the KISS party rules:

• Share your simple craft ideas, recipes, home decorating tips, organizing solutions, thrifty finds, finance tips, or any changes you’ve decided to make that will simplify your life. If it will simplify something…share it!
• Please follow my blog, either via Google Friends or Linky Followers before linking up. Also, feel free to like my Facebook page.
• Be sure to link back to your original post and not just your url (main blog address).
• Please grab the KISS button from my sidebar and post it somewhere on your blog.
• Include a visible link to the KISS party or my main blog address in or at the bottom of the post you’re linking up so others can find the party, too! Any post not linked back will be deleted.
• Visit another guest. Scroll through the other links and find a couple that interest you. Visit them and leave a comment letting them know how you found them. We all like comments!
• Please, please, please turn off word verification on comments!
• I will visit each link and highlight a few at the following week’s party.
• The party will run from sometime on Fridays until sometime on Monday.

By linking up to this party, you understand and agree that I may use your images on my blog, Facebook page or Pinterest board.

That’s the Ticket Blog Hop Party Is Live

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the first That’s the Ticket Blog Hop Party!!

When you link up your fantastic projects to one of our blogs, your link will automatically show up on the other three. You have the opportunity to showcase your creativity four times over with one link! Cool, isn’t it?

My other three co-hosts are:

Angie @ Knick of Time

Carrie @ Lovely etc.

Gertie @ The Old Block House

Wait, it gets even better! Each co-host is giving away something wonderful! So make sure and visit each individual blog and enter to win each individual prize! I’ve seen what’s being given away and all I can say is, “I wish I was eligible to enter!”

I am giving away a $20 credit to my Etsy shop, excluding shipping.

Here’s just a sample of what you can choose from:

There are six ways to enter the giveaway for my blog:

1) Follow Rusty and Redone through Google Friends or Linky Followers (comment that you did)
2) Share a creation for the That's the Ticket Blog Hop (comment what number your entry is)
3) "Like" Rusty and Redone on Facebook (comment that you did)                       4) Follow Rusty and Redone on Pinterest (comment that you did)
5) Place the That's the Ticket button on your sidebar (comment that you did)
6) Spread the word about That's the Ticket on your blog or Facebook page
(provide a link with your comment)

Here’s the guidelines for linking up:

If you’ve made it, baked it, painted it, sewed it or created it~then That’s the Ticket!

We want to see your favorite creative projects - made by YOU!

Categories are:

• Furniture Makeovers a
• Vintage "Junk" Creations (using old "junk" to create something new)
• Handmade Sewing
• Handmade Home Decor
• Homemade Food

Please do not linkup giveaways or shops.

The party will go live on March 16th and will end on March 22. The winner of the giveaway(s) will be announced March 23.

Now, let’s have some fun!!

My Bazaar Life

That’s what life feels like right now. A little bizarre~or shall I say bazaar~as I’m trying to get projects completed with just a little over two weeks to go until the fundraiser.

I thought I’d get y’all up to date on what I’ve gotten done.

A little cardboard tray that I covered with old dictionary pages. Believe me, it was not pretty before. I think it turned out pretty cute after.

An old wooden calendar base turned into a chalkboard menu.

Chipboard letters and rub ons.

This iron shelf was spray painted and the wood insert decoupaged with old hymn music sheets.

And finally, this planter started out hot pink and gold. Ugh. A coat of silver spray paint and a little chandelier stencil makes it totally new.

Now I’m off to see what else is hiding in the pile for me to redo!

Linking to:

Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Style Link Party

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Tuesdays Treasures

Cedar Hill Ranch Cowgirl Up Party

Faded Charm White Wednesdays

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

No Minimalist Here Open House Party

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

That’s the Ticket Blog Hop Party

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Stuff and Nonsense Fridays Unfolded

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Redoux What Have You Redone Friday

2805 Potpourri Friday

Rooted in Thyme Sweet & Simple Fridays

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

Thrifty Finds and A Winner!

I had to make an unexpected trip to Austin yesterday to buy work materials for my husband, so on the way I stopped at a little thrift store in Dripping Springs.  My finds of the day were shoes! Three pairs; one for each kiddo. And not just any old tennie shoes, but Converse! The kids were oh so excited, because they were needing an extra pair of knock around shoes. And do you know what I paid for them? Two dollars a piece! Can you believe it???

What are the chances? All in the proper sizes.

And in good, wearable condition.

Now, on to the giveaway winner. I only had four comments, and actually none of them commented specifically for the giveaway~but I’m giving that wreath away anyhow!

So, the winner, by random number choice of my daughter is…..

Bliss from Bliss Ranch

Congratulations, Bliss!

I’m linking this to:

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

From My Front Porch to Yours Treasure Hunt Thursday

Savvy City Farmer Thrift’n on a Thursday

Join me here on Friday for two linky parties!