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!

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

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!

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!!

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!

Keep It Simple Saturdays #1, a Tip and a Giveaway!

Welcome to my first ever linky party!

Keep It Simple Saturdays, KISS for short, came to fruition after I chose simplify for my word of the year. Since I had declared to blog land that I was going to simplify, I wanted to have a weekly spot where I could share how I’m implementing that in my life, and allow others a platform to showcase any tips, tricks or ideas they have for simplifying.

This week I wanted to share an easy peasy way to clean drains. Maybe you know this, maybe you don’t. But if you don’t, prepare to be amazed….

Yep, baking soda and vinegar. The same stuff I had my boys use to erupt their volcano. It doesn’t matter what brand you choose. Since I’m cheap, I just buy the off-brand.

First, remove the stopper from the drain and clean out any hair, grime, buildup and yuk from it. Then pour baking soda down it, followed by the vinegar. It will “erupt”, breaking up the gunk. Run hot water down the drain, and repeat the process until there’s no more crud backing up and water runs down the drain easily.

I unstopped my guest bathroom sink and my bathtub last week by doing this. I was going to post pictures, but I didn’t want to gross anyone out!

How does this simplify my life? I didn’t have to run to the store and purchase an expensive, chemical laden, caustic drain cleaner. I saved gas, money and time by using something I had on hand. Plus, it’s a safer and more natural alternative to use. And I could unclog the drain myself, instead of being frustrated with the backups because I needed to wait to have my husband take care of it. It simplified his life because he’s a busy guy and I hate to add small stuff to his list if I can solve it. There you have it.

And now it’s your turn!

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 Sunday 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.

But wait, before you link up, there’s also a giveaway! What am I giving away??? This barbed wire wreath, which is both rusty and redone.

The rules for the giveaway are simple.

1. Become a follower of my blog, either through Google Friends or Linky Followers and leave me a comment that you did so. Be sure to leave an email address where I can contact you. That’s it!

If you want to enter more than once, here are optional ways to earn three more entries:

1. Like my Facebook page and comment that you did.
2. Blog about the giveaway or share on Facebook and comment that you did.
3. Grab the giveaway button and link back to the giveaway page and comment that you did.

I will pick a winner randomly sometime on Monday, March 12 and email that person.

And don’t forget~next Friday, the 16th, there will be two, count ‘em, two parties to join up with!

Queen of the Nest

Here is another project I’ve completed for the Spring Fling Fundraiser Bazaar that will be held on March 31, here in Fredericksburg. I still have a pile of stuff to work on, but am so excited when I get a project completed!

I have a really bad habit of forgetting to take “before” pictures. The “nest” for this little birdie was a neon lime green candle holder. Now, Ms. Birdie presides ever so elegantly over her white embellished nest.

It’s a little difficult to see, but she is ready for tea, with her cup full of pearls.

Ha, that rhymes!

I simply painted the candle holder with white acrylic paint and added some crystal looking beads, vintage lace, trim, sequins and some pieces of jewelry. She is sitting on top of a cushion made from stuffed burlap. Her “crown” is a little heart charm.

Looks like this gal’s got fancy taste when feathering her nest.

Don’t forget to grab the Linky party buttons for the That’s the Ticket blog hop and for my KISS Linky party. And be ready to join in the fun!

Linking to:

Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Knick of Time Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Tuesday’s Treasures

Cedar Hill Ranch Cowgirl Up

Coastal Charm Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Faded Charm White Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesdays

From My Front Porch to Yours Treasure Hunt Thursday

No Minimalist Here Open House Thursday

The Vintage Farmhouse Creative Things Thursday

At the Picket Fence Inspiration Friday

Common Ground Vintage Inspiration Friday

Rooted in Thyme Sweet & Simple Fridays

French Country Cottage Feathered Nest Friday

Redoux What Have You Redone Friday

2805 Potpourri Friday

Too Much Time on My Hands Get Schooled Saturday

Funky Junk Interiors Saturday Night Special

It’s Overflowing-Overflowing With Creativity

That’s the Ticket Blog Hop and Giveaway

I have exciting news today-I will not only be hosting my own Linky party, but have been invited by Angie at Knick of Time Interiors to participate in a multi-blog Blog Hop entitled “That’s the Ticket”!

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?

The 4 co-hosts for this event are:

Shannon @ Rusty and Redone

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!

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

Here’s some guidelines:

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
• 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. In the meantime, feel free to grab a button for your sidebar, check out the co-host blogs and become a follower. And don’t forget to plan what you’ll be sharing!

See you then!