a Cutie Patootie TiNY Set!!!

 is now available on ebay as a ONE DAY ONLY Auction style with No Reserve.... A TiNY Red Cross Bear with this adorable little vintage TiN ToY Buggy... a super cute set!  here is the link to pop over and check it out....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171014461386

Small Business Saturday Sale.... tatty & worn bear SET...

What a cutie patootie..... a little sweet very old & worn looking bear with his little FITZ tin pail.  He is a jointed grizzly bear design and one eye is a worn antique boot button... he has some "repair" stitches and worn areas too

this little charming set is now available on ebay...... its a Small Business Saturday Sale.... pop over and check it out when you get the chance..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170948280862

NEWS UPDATE - We opened a NEW SHOP

Well I have been crazy busy..... expanding & growing the business.

As you know I posted earlier that not only do I make soft sculpture art pieces me & my husband also do repurposing and dabble in all things antiques & vintage.

I have been wanting a place to setup shop and sell my items and we finally did it! 

 

 It took months of researching but we finally got a space in an antique mall co-op shop and got it all set up the other day....which is about an 1 1/2 hour drive from me...unfortunately there was absolutely nothing here in my local city that was comparable....too much "flea" if you know what I mean ;)

 

Anyway, I will eventually introduce my bears, dawgs & other soft sculpture there as well but wanted to get my other pieces out of my studio....all of this has been sitting in my studio and was to the point of not being able to move anymore.........gosh I finally have some space again!

 

The first thing I told my husband was that we need to make a HARWOOD FLOOR for my space.  I was not liking the ugly carpet and it was just so drab looking...I was going for the unique looking "industrial chic style" (modern) looking space.  So he made me a 'floor" from 2 pieces of heavyduty plywood and we stained it ebony....Love how it turned out and it was low cost for the "pop" factor I was looking for. 

 

And I am calling my new business space.....

ZOEY's UBER-CHIC LOFT

 

LOL....yup, inspired from my little boston Zoey....

 

Soooooooo if you are in the Rochester New York area.... please stop in and check out my space.....  here is a little ad I put together ....

 

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A NEW Uber-Chic shop has now opened - come and check it out.

Artist repurposed Antiques & Lighting for you & your home in super cool  Industrial Urban Chic, French Chic & Cottage/Shabby primitive Styles!  And all prices are affordable too !!!!!

 If you like the unusual unique ONE-OF-A-KIND then you will really like the items in this new shop.  Check it out often as new pieces arrive weekly.

Repurposed pieces such as benches made from a antique beds & reclaimed 1800's barn board for the seats, messenger bags/purses from Vintage Military duffel bags & foreign war bags all fully lined, various feather down pillows,   steampunk urban unique repurposed lighting, repurposed antique trunks & luggage for storage accent tables and coffee tables...etc......and of course lots of antiques & vintage items mixed in too!

 A space Located INSIDE  Liberty Hollow, 4975 Ridge Road W. (Rt 104), Spencerport NY 14559  -----  over 15,000 sq. ft. of Antiques, Collectibles, Gifts and HANDMADE!

Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm ..... Thursdays open even later 10am-7pm......so you can shop right after work...

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More Show Previews......

French Inspired Antique repurposed goodies will be at the show......  I made an assortment of necklaces from antique china head dolls and various vintage parts.....

Love this antique chippy gesso oval frame..... I added aged french inspired textile to hide the old wood backing.... perfect piece to display a vintage treasure on .... this piece and various others will also be at the show.....

and whatever pieces still remain after the show....I will hopefully offer them for sale online providing the shipping is reasonable ...... but these one-of-a-kind pieces are just WONDERFUL if you can see & touch them in person ;)

More Antique Toys For Sale....

I have added a few more rare antique toys for sale in my ETSY shop.  They are from my private collection...  Here is the link to the shop.....

http://www.etsy.com/shop/whendisbears

Antique Vanity fit for a shabby-chic Princess....

who is heading off to college in a few days.  

Mind you, this is the second antique vanity that I have given new life to.  The first antique vanity I never took before or after photos and it now belongs to one of my daughters(who will also take hers to college).....and now this antique vanity.  I remembered to do before and after photos so I could share.  This one now belongs to my other daughter....and she is taking it with her to college as well. (They both live off campus now..otherwise these would never have fit in a dorm room)  

my little helper

I actually picked up both antique vanities pretty cheap while scouring craigslist for weeks until I finally found 2!  You see both of my daughters are only about a year apart and it has been pretty much like having twins for the last 19 years...gotta get 2 of everything! 

They both really wanted shabby chic old feminine vanity sets.....not the new modern ones but the old antique kind like these.  (They are actually getting into the love of antiques & old stuff like me......LOL!!) 

 They both wanted them painted white with a little bit of distressing...not alot....they still are not quite into the really old chippy looking things YET.....hahahaha !

So I made my own chalk paint in an off creamy white and did just a tiny bit of distressing on this piece...and the best part is that she totally loves it!  I'm happy , they are happy and they both now have beautiful antique pieces of furniture to keep and pass down to their kids someday ;)

So if you have a little shabby-chic princess....you may want to find an antique vanity that nobody wants (try your local craigslistings)  and give it a little paint.....I bet your daughter would adore having one of these oldies....they just don't make them like these anymore! 

Is it a Real Antique Key-Wind ToY Bear????

I have a really fantastic one-of-a-kind piece now available on ebay.  This guy is a Key-Wind mechanical drummer toy circus bear BUT... he doesn't actually move....I gave him an antique key in his back and an antique tin toy drum to look like he is a windup toy.   I have tons more pictures so when you get a chance pop over and check this really cool piece out.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170888591504?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

If you love antique toys & bears...then you will love this piece ;)

Vintage Goodies For Sale.......

I have been doing a little spring cleaning ...  and over time I will be finding and listing items for sale on ebay or perhaps even in my etsy shop that has been dormant forever.....

But right now I have a couple of really cool and wonderful vintage antique goodies for sale right now on ebay.   And with NO reserves.


So here is the link to those listing if you are interested.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/paintmeadream/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=10&_rdc=1

SSHHHHH -- Sneak Peak for tomorrows PFATT Marketplace...

I thought I would give you a little sneak peak at what I will have for sale on the PFATT MARKETPLACE tomorrow..... as always I offer a special PFATT price because I save on fees and therefore pass the savings to you.

 It is a DARLING little SET!!!!! It includes this adorable vintage tin toy dolly buggy.....which are very hard to find......and comes dressed in a charming vintage dolly dress.....  so be sure to pop on over at 1pm EST tomorrow (April 10th)  on the PFATT Marketplace Website where you will find wonderful pieces of handmade collectible art!

Tattered & Torn - Loved & Worn.....

old shabby pink bear which comes inside this darling vintage dolly case  and she has an antique china doll head charm I made for her........  She is soooo very old and worn looking and is now available for purchase on ebay..... here is the link if you want to see more.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170815869138

Last CHRISTMAS PIECE for 2011.........

Ho Ho Ho .... Merry Christmas!!! I have just finished up the last christmas piece for this year.... a darling old prim bear that comes with a vintage papier mache santa boot candy container with a vintage bottle brush tree! This OOAK SET is now available on ebay as a buy-it-now.... AND I made it so that once Christmas is over you can store away the Christmas pieces and just display the old prim bear ALL YEAR LONG ...Kool...love making things you can display all year :))))

SOOOO, when you get a chance pop over and check this wonderful set out... here is the link.... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170751113158

FIRST TIME EVER....

I am selling my handmade vintage poker chip charms on ebay. I have 2 different images of SCHOENHUT TOY CIRCUS. They are sold separately and come on rusted chain and topped with an antique cream boot button.......a perfect accessory for your old Teddies! So pop on over and check them out....just click the ebay logo on the sidebar of this blog.......

I've Got My Eyes On You Baby!

Isn't she something! I met her 6 years ago before she was drivable....and fell in love with her.

She's a 1969 Volkswagon Convertible Beetle

You see, friends of ours own collector cars, and he has owned this girl since 1995. She has been stored away for 10 years before he began to work on her. Last year he finally was able to put her on the road. And I finally was able to take a ride with her the other day. She was just like a well worn comfortable pair of jeans !!! She's not quite fully restored but I don't care. My friend has been talking about selling her, he needs room in his garage for "other" toys now...... OMG the heck with the girls college fund....... I need a "BUG" fund! ...LOL.... [sigh] A girl can dream ya know.......

A PUG IN THE BOX ????

Why yes! A Pug In The Box.....
I have been in one of my creative modes....instead of thinking "outside the box" I suppose you can call this one thinking "inside the box" ! I thought I would do some repurposing of this sweet wonderful vintage very old jack-in-th-box. When I found this old toy I was so excited....I knew exactly what I was going to do with it...but not quite sure which of my characters I would make for it. This is one of those old sturdy cardboard jack-in-the-boxes with the tin red scalloped rim and tin cover. These don't usually survive because they are of cardboard.....but the graphics on this piece is outstanding! The poor old clown head that was inside was broken and the crank popup music no longer works....... So it was time to repurpose this old classic toy! I removed the clown head, kept the original red & white polka dot fabric that covers the spring. Added my Pug dog character head and clown outfit made from vintage textiles......attached him to the spring and now there is a very unique one-of-a-kind vintage toy to start a whole new beginning again ;) I just love how this piece turned out....the colors are soooooo wonderful! And yes, it has both the vintage circus theme charm as well as being an old toy!
He is for sale right now on ebay as a 3-day auction style with no reserve. I have tons of pictures so you simply must check him out. If you collect antique toys...then you won't be disappointed in this OOAK piece. Click here for the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180620141224&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Thanksgiving Is Not Even Over Yet....and...

I'm working on Christmas! HAHA.....yes, I made a matching pair of iTTY-BiTTY's in these lovely old & worn fab ToY Colors of old reds, blues & creams. They are both heavily distressed and aged to look just like a little old antique toy from long ago :) They look so wonderful in a Vintage Christmas display and you won't have to put them away after Christmas either...because their colors will be perfect to display all year round ;)

I have both of them for sale right now on ebay at NO RESERVE and as a 3-day auction style.

So if you want to see lots more pictures of these very adorable pieces ....just click on my ebay button on the sidebar of my blog!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving !!!

Collections In My Home

Thought I would share some of the collections I have throughout my home.....



I like to collect old & antique quilts....here is a little stack that I display on an antique cabinet in the front entry hallway.....and below is one of my favorite smaller antique quilts with applique flowers, it hangs in the side entryway under a shelf of goodies.....

My collection that is displayed in the Kitchen above the cabinets.

A beloved old antique bear, an antique typewriter, antique candlestick phone.....they are displayed on an old table that sits behind the sofa......and below a little collection of Americana items in the living room......

We have been doing alot of yard work outside so I'll have to share some outdoor pictures of my home once we get it all spruced up.

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My oldest daughter graduates from high school this year and we are planning a big grad party for her in July...... we have a long list of "TO DO's" before the party.......so you know what that means, lots of prep work .......clean, paint, repair, finish unfinished projects ;) .....etc...... lots & lots of stuff to get done and not alot of time to do it!

Pink Zebra?

Oh Yes! There really are little pink zebras..... but they are like fairies....very reculsive! Ha ha..

I just adore making these little fellas and I decided to try making one in a pink color with the black stripes. He came out so adorable! I have him available on ebay right now if you want to see more pictures & descriptions..... His auction will end this Monday and he does not have a reserve!

I picked up 2 very rare antique pump organ knobs while on one of my antique treasure hunts. I decided to give one of them to the pink zebra..... the one he has is labeled "Melodia 8ft" on the top of the knob.....very very cool indeed!

I made him a bow from a piece off of a vintage black ladies scarf, plus I gave him an old Uncle Wiggily playing card.

I really like this smaller size as they fit perfectly inside a cabinet or a small dolly trunk with all your other antique toys.

How Come Smaller always says ...CUTE?!

Isn't kinda weird that when we see something in a smaller size, after we've seen it in a larger size..... the first word that comes to mind is..... CUTE! Why is that? Anyhow....I wanted to share with you my smaller size version of my Zee Brah!
I made him in a little "Vintage Christmas" theme....since Christmas decorating is just around the corner....ack!I had found a box of vintage glass candlestick style christmas light bulbs while cleaning through my Mom's stuff and wondered what I could do with these.....I just love anything old and try to figure a new use for it. Well, I decided to alter the bulb a little by putting a bit of greenery, some red berries and a vintage ribbon on the inside of the cup part and then put the bulb into a vintage thread spool.... for a little make-do! I think it turned out great! I even made another one and put the bulb in a vintage wooden shoe mold! I'll have to take pictures and share that soon.

Anyway.....I have this little version of my Zee Brah on Ebay right now in case you want to see tons more pics and descriptions!

What Inspires You?

I'm sure if your an artist or craftsperson like me....you get that age old question asked almost everytime somebody new sees your work. You know the one ...... "Where do you get your inspiration from? "

Well, I thought I would share some of the things that I get inspiration from .....things I actually keep & display in my studio while I work.

My Inspiration board of course ;) ... I also have an inspiration scrapbook too.

I love vintage dolly & childrens clothes.....vintage chipped wood frames....

My obsessive love for vintage circus & old toy colors ......

Love vintage dolls & the shabby colors.............

Antique bears & more dolls..........................

Vintage Suitcases...I have all these in my studio, plus I have 8 more in my bedroom stacked 4 on each side of my bed for nightstands...very cool!

And of course, my just as obsessive love for old doll trunks......ack!

These are just some of the things that inspire me.......what inspires you?

Vintage Goodies in my ETSY SHOP !!

I just took a little bit of time to gather up some more of my vintage goodies such as, props, toys & supplies from my studio and get them listed for sale in my ETSY shop tonight.

So just click the ETSY button on my sidebar to see what I have available........