The Inspiration Institute

scrapbooking, paper crafts & musings with Bren Yule

Junk Market Moma

March29

I had a very magical day going to a local swap meet.  You know how sometimes you look at something and it sparks a memory?.  I have a fond memory of my Grandmother Ramirez’s kitchen.  I remember peeking under the kitchen towel to reveal neat little bundles of fresh tortilla dough rising.  I would watch her in awe as she rolled out and spun those fresh tortillas in the air like a pizza man.  All I needed was butter. YUM!  I also recall a large grouping of trivets, many with some very funny sayings on them, hung on her kitchen wall.  That’s what I bought today, trivets.  My cousin Lori still has grandma’s trivets hanging on her kitchen wall and I have added to her collection when I have found them in the past.  Today I decided to start my own collection.  Here are a few I picked up…

I wonder what these symbols mean????

One thing about buying old stuff, is you wonder about it’s history.  Where was it made? Who’s home did it hang in?  How many people have owned it?  I’d rather have an old, rare, treasure than something everyone else can buy plus I’m recycling!  Oh and then there is the saving money factor. 

Hum..I feel a scrapbook page coming on…

See more of my finds this weekend at:

FrugalFrills.blogspot.com

Blog Candy Cupcake! Joannes Enabler Alert!

February12

 

 

 

I’m loving any and all cupcakes…bought this one at Joannes dollar check out spot-added glitter and a bow…so darling!  BLOG CANDY! Who wants one???
I will draw a name! Just add your post here and I will select a winner! Name will be drawn and posted on Monday! See more deals at Frugal Frills!

Enabler Alert-Frills & Container Freak Find

February3

My bargain radar is a genetic disorder. The bargains seem to find me. Or I am subconsciously always on the lookout. Maybe it’s my third eye thing. That intuitive part of me that helps me out with my music therapy sessions and knowing what people are thinking or going to say. Regardless, I have been called the bargain queen. One good friend of mine said, “You’re going to have a coupon to bury yourself!” I actually HAVE seen those kind of coupons. Not yet! See more deals at Frugal Frills.

So…here is my latest busy-ness…


Vons had these cute 4”ish pink and white heart shaped ramekins! Since I have a fondness for hearts and my paper crafting business is called “Close To My Heart” and since my happy scrappy place is shabby chic pink, white and black, AND since I am a container FREAK, I had to have these. Oh, did I mention they are half price this week? Only $1.49 each!!!

You could even bake something in them, what a concept!

OH…and this week at Michaels I found these way cool felt ribbons with real stitching on the edges ($1) and the cute flower ribbon was clearanced for only 25cents!!!

Enabler Alert! Run, don’t walk to JoAnns and Dollar Tree!

November18

I have just signed up to take this COOL on line class called the 12 Days of Christmas!  I am so into the Vintage look and this is a great place to surf!  AND I also found out about this great "Enabler Alert"! Check out Lisa M. Pace! Don’t ya love these cool letters for only $1 each!  She also told me about these great little felt bags!  Both from JoAnns Dollar Spot.  Love em…When I gussie them up, I’ll post a photo later!

Speaking of deals and vintage fun…I found these goodies today at the Dollar Tree!

Look at all these cool goodies!!!  I LOVE a bargain!

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