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The Vettel Farm

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How to Make a Vintage Ornament Wreath

February 16, 2023 by thevettelfarm

Vintage ornaments can be used for every holiday, which makes them the perfect craft tool for a wreath. Vintage ornaments come in all varieties of shapes and sizes, making them the perfect choice to craft a unique wreath. This is the first year that I created a wreath for Valentine's Day and I am OBSESSED! The heart shape and vintage trinkets that I added to the wreath make it so special. Follow along for the easy how to! A few helpful tips: Glass ornaments work the best to adhere to the wreath. When I have used plastic ornaments they tend to melt. Plastic style ornaments COULD be used but using a lower temperature glue gun or E6000 may work best. Don't skip the tinsel! The tinsel ...

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Colorful Vintage Inspired Christmas Decor

November 11, 2022 by thevettelfarm

This year I am bringing in ALL the colors to my vintage Christmas decor! Typically I am a traditional red and green gal, but my King of Christmas pink flocked tree has convinced me that color is everything this year! Think bright, colorful Shiny Brites, Christmas trees in every color, and the most adorable Putz houses in every shade of the rainbow! I have rounded up a few of the amazing vintage inspired finds that are inspiring me for my colorful, holiday decor this year! And if you are in the market for a new Christmas tree, this pink Christmas tree is so, so good. It is a marvelous shade of pink and the flocking makes it look so vintage. I can not wait to outfit it in some dazzling ...

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Vintage Inspired Patriotic Decor

June 10, 2022 by thevettelfarm

I always love a good nod to nostalgia with vintage inspired items, so I will be starting a series where each week I round up a few of my favorite Friday finds that lend themselves to the yesteryear! To begin we are kicking off this series with a bang with patriotic vintage inspired decor! Lots of fun graphics, retro decor styles from the past and Americana nostalgia! Lots of great outdoor decor options for your patriotic porch or festive wreaths in red, white and blue! ...

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5 MORE Ways to Display Vintage Valentines

January 31, 2022 by thevettelfarm

I just can't stop with how adorable all of these vintage valentines are, so I came up with five MORE ways to display them! Many of you asked where to find vintage valentines and the simple answer is, EVERYWHERE! I find them at garage sales, antique shops, online, and auctions. If you can't find them in your area, this vintage valentine book is a wonderful option. 1. Collage I found an adorable scrapbook at an auction of someone's keepsake valentines. They were the perfect base for these collages. These frames make this project so simple. Take your valentines and arrange them into the matte frame. I did not affix them, but just simply used the glass to keep them in place. Such a fun way to ...

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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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Should we create this again this year? 🎭 #vintage Should we create this again this year? 🎭

#vintagemask #halloweentree #halloweenmasks #halloween🎃
✏️Back to School Shop My Square✏️ 📚Be the first t ✏️Back to School Shop My Square✏️

📚Be the first to claim an item with SOLD or ME and corresponding letter. I will DM you with a link to an Etsy invoice on Monday to complete your purchase! Please message me when you have claimed an item.

📚Questions do not hold items nor do shipping questions. Shipping is not included in the price.

a. Vintage King Seeley Blue Thermos - $30 + 📦
b. Vintage King Shelley Red-Orange Thermos - $24 + 📦
c. Vintage Apple Jam Jar with Spoon - $28 + 📦 - had small knick on stem
d. Vintage Apple Hazel Atlas Jam Jar - $24 + 📦 - has small knick 
e. Vintage Plaid Thermos - has Leroy written on it - SOLD
f. Vintage Flash cards - 3 for $10 + 📦
g. Vintage School Bell - SOLD
h. Nash Coffee Barrel Jar- $68 +📦
I. Vintage Aladdin Thermos -$20 + 📦 has some residue markings 
j. Vintage tall red Icy-Hot thermos - small dent - $40 + 📦
k. Rare Vintage Airplane Thermos - $125 + 📦
l. Nash Coffee Jar - $35 + 📦
m. Vintage Neverip Erasers - 8 Available - $8 each 
n. Vintage Yellow Folding Ruler - SOLD
o. My Big Golden Counting Book - $15 + 📦
p. Framed Grad Photo 1943 Michigan State College Veterinary School - $36 + 📦

#backtoschool #flatlayfridaysale #vintageschool #schoolsale
It started with a mushroom set and somehow an enti It started with a mushroom set and somehow an entire spooky woodland Halloween mantel followed. 🍄 #ad There’s something about the @balsamhill Mossy Woodland Mushroom Set that feels like it belongs in a forgotten little spooky forest. They are so realistic and the perfect set to spark your Fall decorating! 

I wanted this mantel to feel earthly, collected, a little mysterious, and just spooky enough. Think vintage storybook meets enchanted forest after dark. And these mushrooms became the piece that inspired all of it. 🍄

The Mossy Woodland Mushroom Set is such an easy piece to carry from early fall straight through Halloween and honestly, I think I’ll be finding excuses to style these long after autumn. Use code COURTNEYV50FALL to get $50 off orders $250 or more! Check out the link in my bio to shop! 

Would you go spooky woodland for Halloween?

#spookyseason #balsamhillpartner
Kind of chic to decorate with vintage Halloween, r Kind of chic to decorate with vintage Halloween, right?!?! 🎃🖤👻💀

#vintagehalloween #kindachic #halloweendecor #halloween🎃
The first day of school is always so special, so w The first day of school is always so special, so why not celebrate it BIG! 📚✂️✏️ We had our meet the teacher night last night and the kiddos are so excited to head back to school next week! 

So we’re bringing back the kind of first day of school worth remembering with @mymindseyeinc 🍎 One that feels a little slower, a little sweeter, and maybe even a little like stepping into an old schoolhouse photograph.

Because someday, these will be the “good old days” they look back on. Here’s to new teachers, new friends, new adventures…and making the first day feel just as special as it deserves to be. 🍎

#school #backtoschool #schooldays #mymindseye
If pumpkin carving isn’t your jam, start hunting f If pumpkin carving isn’t your jam, start hunting for vintage pins and brooches! Pop them into a pumpkin and Voila! 🎃 

I also saw the cutest idea from @theholidayclassics where she used them on a purse too! 🎃 Check it out! 

#vintagehalloween #halloweencrafts #pumpkins
Today is the Fading Summer vintage market! Find al Today is the Fading Summer vintage market! Find all these treasures in my Etsy shop {Click the link in my bio!}

Eight shops have been busy curating collections for this market happening TODAY! 🍂🍂🍂 

Here’s the schedule line up ~

9:00am est | 8:00am cst 
Adina @simplycountryhome ~ IG squares 
Courtney @thevettelfarm ~ Etsy restock 
Lori @fairy_dust_and_rust ~ Website restock 

10:00am est | 9:00am cst 
Ashley @hhvintageco ~ IG squares
Jennifer & Heather @little.shop.on.maple.hill ~ IG squares

11:00am est | 10:00am cst 
Nicole @vintagehavenshoppe ~ IG squares 
Jennifer @sharedbelongings ~ Etsy restock 

12:00pm est | 11am cst | 9am pst 
Fredy @farmweatheredhome ~ IG squares

Don’t miss these amazing collections! 

#etsyvintage #etsysales #vintagemarket #vintage
Whether you’re embracing every last moment of summ Whether you’re embracing every last moment of summer or anxious for the cozy days of fall, you’ll find unique pieces to carry you through the changing of seasons during our Fading Summer vintage market. 

Eight shops have been busy curating collections for this market happening Saturday, Aug 8th 

Here’s the schedule line up ~

9:00am est | 8:00am cst 
Adina @simplycountryhome ~ IG squares 
Courtney @thevettelfarm ~ Etsy restock 
Lori @fairy_dust_and_rust ~ Website restock 

10:00am est | 9:00am cst 
Ashley @hhvintageco ~ IG squares
Jennifer & Heather @little.shop.on.maple.hill ~ IG squares

11:00am est | 10:00am cst 
Nicole @vintagehavenshoppe ~ IG squares 
Jennifer @sharedbelongings ~ Etsy restock 

12:00pm est | 11am cst | 9am pst 
Fredy @farmweatheredhome ~ IG squares

We hope you’ll set your reminders and plan to join us.

#vintage #etsysellers #fallvibes #vintagesale
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