Back when I started Raggedy Bits over 18 years ago, I would often go to markets to sell my goodies. I had hoped that my regular presence would get my name out there and grow my little dream into reality! Whilst the experience was lots of fun and I met lots of lovely people, not […]
Vintage Clock Save
One of the downsides of going to the markets pretty well much every weekend, sometimes my goodies get a little damaged through transport or the elements like the rain and the wind! This happened with this sweet paisley clock. It got a little damp from the rain and some of the paper that it was covered […]
Paper Bag Side Table
My hubby and I this weekend just past headed back to where he grew up in little town with a population of 600, Eugowra NSW. Eugowra is west of Sydney for those who are a little unsure where it is! While we were there my sweet mum in law gifted me a side table that […]
DIY House Number Planters – Just Pottering Around
Let’s dive straight into making some cute DIY House Number Planters. These cute mint coloured pots were found at my local Kmart to add a bit of colour to our front porch. One of the things my hubby and I love to do is just potter around in the garden. So I couldn’t help myself and had […]
It Brings Music to My Ears!
After sending out my sweet husband to get some bread rolls for our soup lunch, he came home with this sweet side table and a whole stack of other goodies for me to attack with my paint brush! But this sweet table it brings music to my ears and I wanted to share with you on […]
Kerbside Love – Re Purposed Quilt Rack
I very am fortunate that my awesome parents keep an eye out when passing kerbside cleanups!! Last week they popped in for a cuppa and they bought with them this sweet quilt/ towel rack. It looked as though it had been out in the weather for some time but I could see straight away that […]
It’s a Frenchy feeling – DIY Vintage French Postcard Nesting Tables
This Frenchy feeling all started with this set of Nesting Tables! As soon as I saw them at a local garage sale I knew exactly what I was going to do with them!
Vintage Rocking Chair Updo
To find such a beautiful old rocking chair at a local garage sale was such a delight! As it has been something on my list of furniture pieces that I have always wanted to restore and give a new lease on life! As you can see she desperately needed some TLC so I decided to give her a […]
DIY Farmhouse Bread Box Makeover
Over the last few months, I have had quite a lot of customers inquiring if I had any bread boxes available! Unfortunately, I had been keeping an eye out for them and never was fortunate to come across any. Then on one of my adventures I came across 2 in one day! So as you can imagine […]
A Sweet Shabby Made Over Side Table
After finding these sweet drawers at a garage sale for $5, the creative juices started flowing and I knew what I was going to do to them to give them. Let me take you on a little journey of a sweet shabby made over the side table. Using some decoupage paper can really transform anything into […]
The $5 Garage Sale Ikea Lack Table Make over
One of the many things I love to do is go in search of new goodies that just need a little TLC and be given a new lease on life. This was the case for this Ikea Lack Table along with a little side table that I picked up at the same time. Sharing the […]
Upcycled Farmhouse Cupboard using the Napkin Method
This sweet cupboard was found at a garage sale and just too cute to walk past and leave behind. I just loved the beadboard backing and had the perfect project in mind. So after promptly paying the man and getting Mr Raggedy Bits to help me lift it into the back of our car, off […]
Up Cycled Love Create Inspired Cupboard
This sweet cupboard was saved from a local garage sale with the intention of turning it into some more storage space for my office. It was perfect because it has 2 deep shelves with plenty of rooms to store some of my craft supplies. Sharing my Up Cycled Love Create Inspired Cupboard and an easy […]