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Restoring Chalkware Cats

Restoring Chalkware Cats

I restored a set of vintage chalkware cats.

restoration, ProjectsNatalie CurtissNovember 30, 2022repair, restoration, chalkware, vintage chalkware, chalkware repair, cats, kittens, apoxie sculpt, acrylic paint, vintage restorationComment

Space-Themed Shadow Box

Space-Themed Shadow Box

I restored a vintage shadow box, with custom painted space-themed side panels.

restoration, Projects, IllustrationNatalie CurtissJune 13, 2020restoration, vintage restoration, shadow box, 1960s, mid century, space, atomic, vintageComment

Santa Snifter Candy Dish

Santa Snifter Candy Dish

I made a kitschy Santa Snifter candy dish, inspired by some vintage family photos. Instructions and patterns are included.

Arcade Scoreboard

Arcade Scoreboard

For Chris’ birthday, I made him a retro arcade scoreboard to go with our video game cabinet.

Video Games, ProjectsNatalie CurtissNovember 17, 2019projects, video games, mame cabinet, scoreboard, handmade, woodworking, 1980s, arcade, retro gaming, pac-manComment

Vintage Crafting: Braided Rag Rug

Vintage Crafting: Braided Rag Rug

I made two braided rugs with scraps of wool.

vintage crafting, Sewing, ProjectsNatalie CurtissApril 6, 2019crafting, vintage crafts, vintage crafting, arts and crafts, sewing, home decor, projects, how to, braided rug, handmade, rug making, rug Comments

Vintage Crafting: Flower Pot Necklace

Vintage Crafting: Flower Pot Necklace

I made a flower pot necklace from the 1939 craft book “Costume Jewelry You Can Easily Make”.

Projects, vintage craftingNatalie CurtissFebruary 1, 2019vintage crafting, vintage crafts, 1930s, jewelry making, jewelry, vintage, how to, instructions Comment

Make A Flower Pot Necklace

Make A Flower Pot Necklace

Here are the instructions to make your own 1939 Flower Pot necklace.

Projects, vintage crafting, Finished Work, HOW TONatalie CurtissFebruary 1, 2019vintage crafting, crafting, how to, instructions, jewelry, jewelry making, flower pot necklace, 1930sComment