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Here's a peek at some of the goodies I picked up yesterday at the Country Living fair.

Lots of ephemera. Vintage price tags and petite French flashcards.

Brass number tags.

I'll bet you recognize the graphic on this little crate! It's one of my faves from The Graphics Fairy.

Nautical soaps.

My boys picked out this little Trick or Treat sign.

As I said, I did not go crazy but am totally happy with my little purchases!

Jeanine

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After two days of rain, the sun came out and we headed on out to the Country Living magazine fair in Rhinebeck, NY.

This big guy greets you as you head in.

Love the huge cover posters! My little men were my models.

Tons and tons of booths. We weren't sure where to start!

Most were set up in old barns on the fairgrounds.

Saw a lot of grain sack bags, dish towels, etc.

And tons of frames, letters, old silverware.

This booth had a bunch of pillows and runners with images we all know and love from The Graphics Fairy.

Kitchen set-up for a live demonstration.

More goodies.

I'll share my finds tomorrow. I didn't go crazy. Some of the prices were a bit too steep for me. And it was a little disappointing because it was so crowded, you really didn't have time to look through everything. Some booths we couldn't even get into. If we go again next year, I'm making sure we get there first thing in the a.m. to avoid the crowds.

Jeanine

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The winner of the DIY Mason Jars book via Random.Org is...

#4 Artsy Va Va!

Congratulations!!!! I'll be in touch for your mailing info!

Jeanine

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**This giveaway is closed.**

Today's the last day to enter to win a copy of DIY Mason Jars. It's a wonderful book that teaches you how to make your own Mason Jar crafts! I'll pick a winner today at 5 p.m. EST!

Good luck!

Jeanine

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I'm off to the fair this weekend. The Country Living magazine fair in Rhinebeck, NY, that is.

I've never been to one before and would love to hear from anyone who's attended one in the past. We already have the wagon, sunscreen, comfy shoes, etc. all ready. Just hoping the weather cooperates.

Rhinebeck is just a couple of hours from us so we're making a day trip of it. I'm so excited!

Reminder: tomorrow is the last day to enter my DIY Mason Jars book giveaway!

Jeanine

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Just a few small, random projects I was working on over the weekend.

Upcycled Starbucks bottles. I printed off this great image from The Graphics Fairy...

...onto label paper. Give it a few coats of clear spray paint, peel and stick! And of course, I had to add some tea-stained seam binding in a girly pink.

I love using the tissue paper method to embellish peat pots. This lovely religious image is also courtesy of The Graphics Fairy. After I painted my pots white, I used Mod Podge to glue it onto the front of the pot. Then I do another coat on top. Going to fill it with some shredded sheet music.

Last up are these craft pillow boxes that I hand-stamped. The one in the back has French script with a skeleton key. I gave that one a rhinestone embellishment and pink tea-stained seam binding. The other features French script with an Eiffel Tower postmark with black seam binding. Will definitely be making more of these - especially around the holidays.

Linking to The Graphics Fairy: Brag Monday.

Jeanine

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Holy moly were there a lot of garage sales here today! I could hardly contain myself. I didn't want to go to crazy though as we're going to the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY soon. But I did manage to pick up a few goodies.

This vintage kitchen storage piece is just too cool. I would love to keep it but I don't have room in the kitchen so it's in my Etsy shop. The words book I actually bought for my 7 year old. He's always asking how to spell words so I'm hoping this will be a good reference for him.

I never pass up peat pots. The bunny is also listed in my Etsy shop, along with a bag of smaller ones.

Not sure if you can see but I got two brand new tote bags for $1. Hoping to find a nice nautical design I can add to at least one of them this summer.

Not a bad haul for a Saturday morning!

Jeanine