First, I bought this rooster for 10 cents. I am thinking of spray painting him, and using him to make a tassel. I have been wanting to try my hand at that. He is about 3 inches tall. If it doesn't work out, I haven't lost a whole lot!





Try going to garage sales! You'll have to look through some junk, but the bargains are there if you stick with it.
Another thing I've found is that if you go looking for a particular thing, you probably will be disappointed. You never know what you'll find! So keep and open mind and give it a try!
I don't think I've seen a dollar go so far!!! You are a great shopper. Yes, the vase is very pretty. You need to keep that! I haven't read anything by that author either. All this blogging talk about yard sales had me stop twice this summer!
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Dawn
WOW...you got some fabulous things and all for $1.00??!!? Great garage sale finds. You know that is right up my alley. I haven't been to any garage sales lately but have hit a couple of my thrift stores. Definitely try the tassel...they are fun!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, Diane...and even greater prices!!!
ReplyDeleteTom and I are just about done with garage sales...not many here in Michigan after Labor Day, besides we're saving our $$$ for a mini get-away.
~Blessings,
Jan
Diane, where else could you have that much fun spending money. Or should I say not spending money. smile. I love everything. You go girl.
ReplyDeleteHope your school day is a good one.
Hugs, Jeanne
Good morning Diane!
ReplyDeleteYou did sooooo well everything you bought is lovely and you only paid a $1.00? Doesn't that make you wonder why you were even charged a dollar.
I can't wait to see how the rooster turns out...great books...vase...I love a good yard sale!
Have a lovely day
Judi
Wow! Great finds and even better prices! Lucky duck!
ReplyDeleteWhoo, you made out like a bandit! I'm as green as that pretty vase.
ReplyDeleteThe local high school is having their annual flea market/yard sale this coming Saturday. I can't wait and after reading your $1.00 post I am even more excited. :) ~ Lynn
ReplyDeleteThrifty Shopping Diane! Enjoy your finds! Blessings, Nancy
ReplyDeleteGirl, you hit the jackpot! Why can't I ever find bargains like this? Oh, that little rooster is my favorite. I've been thinking about trying my hand at the tassels. I'll bet we can do it!
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Shelia ;)
Wow Diane, all that for a $1.00? I'd love to go shopping with you.
ReplyDeleteYour favorite window is so lovely and what a serene view.
hugs,
Barb
You are quite the shopper. I may have to challenge myself to see if I can even come close.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, and you gave us all some good yard sale advice. Take care...
ReplyDeleteI think I love Southern Gargage sales. WOW! Can't believe all the great finds for only $1.00!
ReplyDeleteI really thought the vase was pretty. Have you paid a visit to
http://betasseled.blogspot.com/? She has tutorial on making tassels which are beautiful!
Enjoy all your little ones today!
What a fun age to teach. I have three that age:)
Beth
WOW! You really stretched that dollar! ..and got some great things in return! The rooster will make a super cute tassle! :)
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Diane, that is amazing. You should win some kind of award like "Can you top this?" The best thing I can get in Calif. for a dollar is a double cheeseburger at McDonald's. I love the little rooster, and what a great idea. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
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Debbie
LOVE garage sales/thrift stores! I can't wait to see your rooster painted. I would never have thought about it but saw where someone else had spray painted one and it looked great. Let us know how your tassels turn out---I've thought about that too. I need more hours in a day!
ReplyDeleteYou are a true bargain shopper! Great finds! Jean
ReplyDeleteHi Diane...I've got a quick (hopefully) garage sale story for you... the night I met my husband, he had on an expensive looking suit which I learned later that he had bought at a garage sale in Midland, Texas (rich oil folks country)...Yuck...I thought silently...After we married, periodically he would pull to the curb at garage sales and I would sit in the car with my nose in the air and a pouty mouth...until one day he came back to the car with some exquisite decor item (been too long...don't remember what) that was only a dollar or two...well, needless to say, I was hooked after that. We furnished our entire first home with garage sale furniture and finds and to this day, I still LOVE the "hunt"... oops, sorry...this wasn't a quick story afterall..
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I wish you were my friend in my daily LIFE...not just my bloggin' friend! You would be an awesome person to go shopping with! Wow...you are just a good shopper. I think I saw a rooster identical to that at Hobby Lobby for $10. YOU got a wonderful deal!
ReplyDeleteWow...that was REALLY stretching your dollar! You got some really cute stuff!
ReplyDeleteCathy
Holy cow, a dollar! What a garage sale. :-)
ReplyDeleteExcellent finds! I love the rooster and the Jan Karon book is a wonderful read!
ReplyDelete~Kelli
I sure am enjoying my Rub 'n Buff!!! I love the colors I was able to buy on-line ~ that none of the stores carry!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait til I'm done with re-decorating everything. Little by little, things are getting done. I still have indoor painting to get done (4 rooms & 2 walls) and outdoor painting of a dining table and 8 chairs...and a few odds and ends!!!
Hope I get it all done before winter!!! Tom would like his garage back!!!
~Blessings,
Jan
Unbelieveable!!
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna start going to garage sales if it's the last thing I do!
Wow, what great bargains you got! Love the rooster, he's cute!
ReplyDeleteI have the larger version of this rooster on my table. I like your idea and please let me know when you finish and post it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and feel free to come by any time.
Wow, girrrrrrrrl , you hit paydirt there! Great shopping and they say a dollar doesn't get you far these days! As I see it, you got your Christmas shopping done ! LOL
ReplyDeleteWow! Double-Wow! You got some fabulous deals! Wish we had garage sales like that here! Patti
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