Mama's Girl Market

It's been a while since I shared a DIY project. My little brother got married, there's a few projects that I did for this joyous occasion. I am really excited about how they turned out. I wanted to share with everyone the Wedding ring box project. The bride has shown me a picture of one that she liked online. And I thought it would be an easy task to make one instead of buying one. I found this little box at Jo Ann's craft store. Frist I started by removing the hardware. Stained it a dark color. After that was done drying, it was painted with a cream color. Then lightly sanded the corners and some of the flat surfaces, for a rustic look. I used transferable paper to get the image onto the box. I had purchased a small thing of silk and used Polly fill, for where the rings will sit. I did have an oopsie, had put the words inside the lid upside down. It was an easy fix. I couldn't be any happier with the way it turned ...

There's only a few more stops till I head back to the good ole US of A. One of the stops was Pompeii . This was a very interesting stop. Its amazing to see what had survived after so many years. I would recommend trying to be in with one of the first tour groups. This is only opened for a few hours in the morning, then a few hours in the late afternoon. There were sooooo many people as the day went on. There is a small street market to shop while you wait for it to open and some good places to eat. Even in 79 A.D there was a red light district. Yes, you do see something in the bottom right corner, hehe That's how you know where you were at. The tile patterns are so pretty and unique. The pattern below tells you, who's house you are at. Its what was used as an address. Some pottery that had survived    The roof of one of the many bath houses Statues like this can be found in the rich homes and was used...

I know it's been a little while of sharing some amazing Vintage finds.  Some great items that have been add to Mama's Girl Market . 1950's Beaded necklaces Vintage small heart shape tins Here's an easy crafting supply

So this was a tough decision. My Aunt and I had to make a tough choice are we going to go to London, Norway or Italy. My Aunt has been to London and was looking for something new. Did I mention there wasn't a very good exchange rate either. Norway weather was cold, did not back any winter clothing, so that stop is out. It is going to be a stop in the future. Our family is from there which makes it a must visit kinda place. Soooooooo Italy it is. This was a good choice. The exchange rate was in our favor, the weather was perfect and the people are great. Our hotel in Rome was just a few blocks away from the Colosseum and Cesar's Place.  Hard to believe that this is still standing after all these year. The Roman's really know how to build.

During the trip, I felt that it was only appropriate to visit Normandy . I can't even imagine what those young boys where thinking as they were getting off the boats on D-day. All of the memorials were done very well and will leave you speechless   Germany Pillbox   This is the view from inside. Very narrow opening.        Notice the color difference. Those young men where dropped off where the dark shade starts. It was high tide when we visited. Its a very long beach during low tide.   Same with the picture below. If you look to the upper left right above the red roof, you will see a pillbox .      This wall is huge and long with all the names of all the Missing in Action Yes the Coast Guard was involved in the invasion, hard to believed that we only had one person missing. "Some must die so others might live" Winston Chur...