Last weekend we headed down to Fredericksburg to celebrate Glenn’s cousin’s 50th wedding anniversary... and somehow we ended up getting to be the best man and matron of honor!

We had planned to stay a few extra days, but y’all… it was just TOO HOT.

So instead of spending much time outside, we did what any sensible junkers would do in 103+ degree Texas heat…

We went thrifting. In air conditioning. 😂

On the way down and back home, we stopped at some old favorite thrift stores and indoor flea markets, plus a few new ones.

This trip I was specifically hunting for smalls... the kinds of little vintage pieces I can turn into Christmas ornaments and decor:

• wooden blocks
• dominoes
• old keys
• fishing lures
• salt shakers
• and whatever else happened to catch my eye

And I found almost everything on my list!

The only thing I didn’t find was more salt shakers, but that’s okay. I still have a few tucked away in my stash before I’m completely out.

That little pile may not look like Christmas decor yet… but give me a few weeks.

I already have ideas for several of these pieces, and I’ll be sharing the finished projects in upcoming emails. So keep watching to see what all this old junk turns into!

On our drive home, we even started seeing grass fires along the way. If you think about it, please say a prayer for the Texas ranchers and landowners dealing with fires during this terribly hot, dry weather.

Want to see the tools I use?

I also put together a list in my Amazon shop with some of my favorite tools and supplies for turning vintage finds like these into something new.

These are the things I reach for when I’m drilling, cutting, stamping, gluing, sanding and generally figuring out how to turn somebody else’s old junk into one of my treasures.

This Week's Sale

Since we’ve made it to the end of August, I’m having an End of the Month Sale in my Duct Tape and Denim Etsy shop!

Everything is on sale, with the exception of the add-on tags and charms.

And the Clearance Section is still 50% off while those discontinued items last.

Plus, remember… Orders over $35 ship FREE!

So if you’ve had something sitting in your cart, this might be a good time to grab it.

The Clearance Section is Still Here!

I'm also adding to the clearance section as I find old items I made and never listed! This section is still 50% off while supplies last. Once these are gone, most of them won’t be coming back.

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Until next week!

Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim

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If you’re planning your next project, check out some of my favorite supplies and tools — a curated list just for fellow creatives like you:

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