35 Antique Inspirations ~ Sisterhood Saturday

A couple of months ago I spent a great day with my SuperHubbie, my Mom & my little girls wandering the streets of our town's Annual Antique Fair.  I was so engrossed with all the inspiration around me that I neglected to see all the stares I was getting ~ being 8 months prego with my twins and all.  If you are in need of some crafty inspiration, come along with me and enjoy the show!  Sorry, no pics of me tho!

This amazing piece was at the very first booth so I had to show it to you first!  Some kind of old printing block letters I'm guessing?  They were beautiful just sitting in their wooden case.  Talk about some awesome metal stamping you could do with these bad boys!

I came across all kinds of other fun collections.

These interesting pins made me want to make another Vintage Rolling Pin Hook Rack!

I love how the collection of marbles are stored in the old milk bottles!  The bottom of these beautiful glass lanterns would be a neat place to display small summertime collections like seashells or sea glass.

A bunch of these clip-on earrings would look great in the lanterns too!  How fun!

Of course there were fantastic collections of lines and lace.

I saw all kinds of frames upcycled into chalk boards.

These frames would be easy to turn into gorgeous chalk boards.  Learn how to make your own Chalk Paint in any color to match your decor here.

LOVED all the awesomely rusted stuff.  

These old bed springs would make for a whimsical bottom for a Glass Insulator Candle Holder.  I also came across all kinds of interesting home decor pieces.  

I would take a spray paint can to each one of these pieces!

Can you believe this box was just laying on the ground with empty cardboard boxes!!  I about died.  But I do have a bit of an obsession with old wooded boxes.

I also am drawn to glass bottles and Mason Jars like a bee to honey.  My hubbie had to keep reminding me of all the Mason Jars I have.  Dang I should of left him at home.  Kidding!  =)  

Here are a few ways to upcycle old pieces into clever tables and planters.

Loving the cowboys in the back!  So I leave you with one last piece...maybe not so inspiring but unique in it's own way.  Plus it made my little girls giggle and worth the swollen feet this day left me.  Happy antiquing ladies!

What was your favorite inspiration?  =)