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The Vettel Farm

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Vintage Postcard/Envelope DIY Art

February 16, 2023 by thevettelfarm

The postcards of yesteryear were the only means of communication for many. Each postcard carried a special message and often a delightful piece of art with it as well. Antique postcards have some of the most charismatic images, so why not reuse those images for a piece of large scale art! This project is made even more special if the postcard is one from a loved one or family member. One of my favorite projects of all time is an envelope from my Great-Grandma that I blew up and framed. See below! You can enlarge your postcard or envelope to any size of your liking. I used an old sign and repurposed the other side to make these which made it really easy. Walk through the steps below ...

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Uncategorized, Vintage Tagged With: antique postcard, antiques, diy, diy projects, postcard, postcard DIY, postcard project, postcards, poster, vintage decor, vintage diy, vintage envelope, vintage postcard, vintage styling

Milk Glass Tiered Tray DIY

March 16, 2022 by thevettelfarm

When I began collecting jadeite, milk glass was always close behind. I often think of them as sisters, they share many patterns and both have that consistent milky appearance that we all know and love. FireKing milk glass has always been my favorite. I often recommend to others that milk glass is a great first collection because they are inexpensive and easy pieces to find. Hobnail milk glass is milk glass that has the small dots as a texture. This is my favorite style of milk glass. I loved the idea of creating something new with my milk glass pieces and what more versatile than a tiered tray! The key to this project is finding milk glass pieces that work well together. It is ...

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Uncategorized, Vintage Tagged With: diy, diy craft, diy projects, Jadeite, milk glass, milk glass collection, milk glass diy, milk glass project, spring diy, spring project, tiered, tiered tray, tiered trays

Vintage Lamp Base DIY Candle Holders

March 4, 2022 by thevettelfarm

Vintage lamps are always so unique and quirky. They have been on the top of my thrifting list lately because of all the fun up-cycles you can create with them. Today I am going to share two easy up-cycles for a pair of milk glass thrifted lamps I found recently. These lamps would be entirely perfect on their own as lamps, but if you aren't in the market for lamps, they can make the perfect cloche base or even pair of candle holders. This DIY was so very simple, anyone can do it! Supplies vintage lamp(s) nut & bolt cloche candles hot glue (optional) Directions Unscrew the mechanical parts of the lamp. Most lamps unscrew in many different pieces. You can ...

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Filed Under: DIY, Uncategorized Tagged With: candle, candle holder, candle stick, candles, cloche, diy, diy craft, diy home decor, diy projects, home decor, lamp, milk glass, vintage diy, vintage lamp, vintage upcycle

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Hello, I'm Courtney, also know as The Vettel Farm! I’m a proud wife and mom to three little girls living on our farm in western North Dakota. I love all things crafting, cooking, creating, and collecting. I am a school counselor by day, but vintage loving DIY gal by night.
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The first day of October did not disappoint, it wa The first day of October did not disappoint, it was the most beautiful day. 🎃 I really am so thankful I get to live in this beautiful world in October, it is pure magic. 

#october #fallvibes🍁 #october1 #fallishere
Honestly, I think these masks are a little creepy… Honestly, I think these masks are a little creepy… but they are very cool too! This is such a fun way to display them! 

I think they seem creepier to me because I always think of Ed Gein, if you know, you know… 😳😳😳

#antiquemask #masks #pumpkins #halloweendiy
I went to a garage sale yesterday that had SO MANY I went to a garage sale yesterday that had SO MANY vintage 80s toys, many of which were toys I had as a little girl. It almost brought tears to my eyes, nostalgia just works that way I think. ❤️ 

I think holidays are such a special time and I love pairing that special nostalgic feeling with every season. Is it a curse? Maybe, but maybe not? 🥹🥹🥹

#nostaligia #halloween🎃👻 #vintagehalloween #halloweendecor
It was the most glorious Fall day today, so it’s o It was the most glorious Fall day today, so it’s only natural to initiate my current Fall ritual. 

Pumpkin bread. 🎃 Halloweentown. 🧙🏻 and the most amazing Fall candle from @kandacandles 🕯️

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What is your Fall ritual? 🍂☕️📙🥮
There are SO many crafts to create with doilies. T There are SO many crafts to create with doilies. This was my creation last Fall and it was a huge hit! 👻 Use an embroidery hoop to affix a doily to create the body of the ghost and let the rest drape. Add two felt eyes and you have a spooky ghost! 👻👻👻 

#ghost #doily #halloweendiy #halloweencraft
I am in full Halloween mode currently, but I would I am in full Halloween mode currently, but I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that Christmas has been on my mind! I can’t wait!!! 

This “It’s A Wonderful Life” theme was my one of my favorites, but this year’s theme will be just as fun! Any guesses?!?! 🎄🎄🎄

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I get this question pretty often and it’s honestly I get this question pretty often and it’s honestly one of the simplest DIY’s. These plastic skeletons have a string that afixes the skull so it’s really simple to cut it and then take any jack-o’-lantern of your choosing, drill a small hole and then put it through the spine and it should stay put. 

These would look so cool if you did several of them and propped them up outside! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

#jackolanterns #skeleton #halloweendiy #halloween🎃👻
It’s Trick or Treat season and the best way to dec It’s Trick or Treat season and the best way to decorate is VINTAGE STYLE! Check out this amazing 🍭Trick or Treat 🍭 collection from @antiquefarmhouse 

Comment SHOP and I will send you the links for these great vintage inspired Halloween treasures! 🎃
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