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The Vettel Farm

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Garage Sale Tips for Success

May 7, 2021 by thevettelfarm

Garage Sale, Tag Sale, Rummage Sale, Yard Sale....whatever you call it, they can be the BEST place to find vintage treasures and antiques at reasonable prices! I grew up going to garage sales with my Mom and her best friend in New York. I loved going out and hunting for toys early on, but later developed collections and I just never stopped! I wanted to share my favorite tips for going to garage sales as we embark on the greatest garage sale season ever! Cash is King Let me tell you cash is always the preferred method for a garage sale. Sometimes if you run out of money, a garage sale owner will accept a local check. Also cash is quick! Most times my goal is to hit as many garage sales ...

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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! 

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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. ❤️ 

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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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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! 👻👻👻 

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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!!! 

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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. 

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