Great Garage Sale Find

I went to several garage sales on the weekend. . .primarily to look for stuff that I can alter. In my opinion, there's no point in buying new stuff at the craft store if you're going to alter them.

Look at what I found at a garage sale. . . .a metal card display . . .the same one that stores use to display greeting cards. I always wanted one but when I looked around to buy a new one, the commercial greeting card stands run over a hundred dollars. I wanted a metal one like the stores and I found this one at a garage sale. I bought this one for $20. . .it's used but in fabulous condition.

I also found a few photo albums that were new but were being sold for a $1 each. I didn't add a picture of them because I'll do it when I'm done altering them. I can't wait to work on them!

I got these trays for $2 each. Can you believe it!! They're real wood and very pretty. I initially bought them thinking I was going to alter them but I decided I'll keep them the way they are. The trays are huge. . .one is 18 inches long and the other one close to two feet. They'll be great trays to organize some of my craft stuff. I may line the sides with pattern paper. . .we'll see. They're actually pretty the way they are.

I love garage sale because I usually find great things. . .especially craft materials. It takes a bit of searching but I usually find craft stuff that people are willing to part with.