Thursday, November 27, 2014

Open Again for Black Friday & Saturday



 
We had so much fun last weekend, we thought we would open up shop again this weekend:

November 28th & 29th
10:00PM - 4:30PM
The Roderers' Home
610 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-3015

If you missed us last weekend or you'd just like to visit us again, we look forward to seeing you!

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We still have some Scrabble tile ornaments similar to these:






 and decided to create some more Scrabble tile decorations:




Hope to see you this weekend!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Craft Show Set Up

"Holidays Remembered"
Crafting for Family & Friends
Open House
 
November 21st, 22nd & 23rd.
Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday 12:00 - 4:00
 
The Roderers' Home
610 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-3015
 
Tomorrow marks the first day of our craft show.
We have been adding items daily and here are some of our latest additions.

Custom Little Tike Car, Great for taking pictures for your Christmas Card

Door decorations

Handcrafted banks using vintage Post Office box doors

More Holiday Decorations

Drawers from Vintage Mahogany Desk, Repurposed into Shelves

Close Up of One of the 15 Wreaths We Have

Another One of a Kind Decoration

Several pieces of a Stoneware / Crock Collection

Snowmen from Crochet Thread

Custom Made Tiger Maple Keepsake Box

Vintage Eggnog Set

Vintage Forks Made into Easels for Your Favorite Picture
They also make great Place Ccard Holders

Beautiful Two Function Framed Board.
Magnetic Board or Chalkboard 

More Stoneware
 
Hope to see you soon!

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman
 
 
There will be plenty of snowmen decorations at our Christmas Open House.  In this picture is a toboggan that is hand painted with Frosty.  The lights are each hand painted and are made from the vintage lights that were often found in everyone's windows for the holiday season.  Each light comes with a silicone light bulb - so you're ready to go!  The jars are just a winter scene "snow globe" - don't shake though.  Detail pictures are below.
 
Frosty Toboggan
 

Snowmen Lifts and Christmas Snow Globe
 


Hand-Stamped Cards

We have hand-stamped cards for all occasions! You can get them in a set or individually.

Home-Made is Best

Home-Made is Best
 
 
 
Giving gifts is really a blessing, but to give something that is hand-made is extra special.  All of my girls having been crafting along side of me in anticipation of the open house this weekend.  Featured here are some of the items Heather & Emma have worked on.  On the left are sets of 4 embellished magnetic clothespins.  These were done by Emma and are packaged to give as a gift.  They are great little magnets to hold grocery lists, to do list or a child's artwork.
 
In the middle are the all cotton dish/wash cloths that Heather has been knitting.  She has a variety of colors to choose from.  They are perfect in the kitchen or bath and wash up beautifully.  They too make a great gift for friends or neighbors.
 
On the far right are her crocheted facial scrubbies.  They are made of cotton and are a soft reusable scrubby for your face.  They work great at getting the make-up off at the end of the day.  They can be tossed in the washer in a garment bag (so as to not lose it) to clean them. 
 
Here are a few close-ups of each of these wonderful hand-made crafts!!
 
Emma's packaged magnetic clothespins
 
 

Heather's knitted all cotton dish/wash cloths
 
 

Heather's crocheted all cotton facial scrubbies




Monday, November 17, 2014

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...
 
 
 
Well, maybe not yet on the snow, but these shovels and sled just made me think of that song for the title of this post.  All of these items will be at our holiday open house this weekend!!  I'm still working on just a few more items that will also be there.  I just love to decorate my front porch as well as the indoors.  The shovels or sled would make a great accent to the front of your home.  The jumbo candy canes look great propped up by the fireplace or next to the tree.  And who doesn't like to hang stockings.  The one pictured here is a vintage sock form all decked out for Christmas.  Here's a couple of close up shots...
 
 


 
Hope to see you this weekend at Holidays Remembered Christmas Open House, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 


Saturday, November 15, 2014

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
 
 



Every year Olivia (my 11 year old ) & I (Laura) try to find a new deer to add to our growing collection.  She & I have been making these Rudolph ornaments.  They are cute holding a candy cane our just simple hanging on the tree.  They would be a cute little gift for any boy or girl.  Each one is made of burlap and twigs deemed worth to become antlers (per Olivia).  You'll find these at the upcoming Christmas Open House.

Mason Jar Sewing Kits
 
 

 
Who hasn't had a button fall off and couldn't find a needle and thread?  These jars ($5.00 each) are filled with everything to quickly fix small problems.  Needles, pins, thread, scissors, thimble, buttons and a needle threader (just to name a few) are some of the goodies in each jar.  Teachers, secretaries, friends, yourself, you name it - these would be a great little gift for anyone!!  Be sure to stop by our Christmas open house (see post below for details) to check out these cuties!! 


Friday, November 14, 2014

Oh Christmas Tree...
 
 


I just love Christmas trees, don't you?  These trees are each one of a kind.  Each one is made with beautiful Christmas material, hand wrapped and sitting a top of vintage candle stick or wooden spool.  They look so cute on top of a mantel or table top.  Come out to our Open House next weekend, Nov. 21-23, to pick out the one that best fits your style.


It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas!!
 


At our Christmas Open House there will be a variety of hand-made ornaments to help you decorate your home.  There are nativities, snowmen, candy canes, and pinecones just to name a few.  We will also have many larger Christmas decorations as seen above for decorating indoors as well as outdoors!  Take a closer peek below at some of the ornaments on the tree.

 
 
 


Hope to see you next weekend at our Christmas Open House!! 



Thursday, November 13, 2014

A Treasure 'Box' Book

A Treasure Book
by Margie Roderer

Inside this book
You may place
Hidden treasures
That you embrace

They could have value
Like silver or gold
Gifts of money
Or jewelry of old

The may be memories
Of yesteryear
Pictures of loved ones
That you hold dear

Whatever you cherish
Just lay inside
Place it up on your shelf
For only you to find





Each of these vintage books have been repurposed.  The center pages have been cut out to form a pocket.  They were then lined with cardboard & designer papers.
Each book comes with the poem attached so the receiver will know it's purpose.

They make great gifts for children & adults.

 



Wednesday, November 12, 2014

A Past Remembered ~ Vintage Silverware Earrings

Vintage Silverware Earrings
To be featured at our Holidays Remembered Christmas Open House
November 21st, 22nd & 23rd.
 
We've just finished handcrafting 30 pairs of earrings made from antique silverware.  Over 15 different silverware patterns were used to fashion each pair.  Each set comes with it's own handmade gift box.  This is just one of the several items you will find at our Open House that feature Silverware being repurposed.  Check back everyday for more up-dates.

 
 
 

Simmeriing Potpourri

Simmering Potpourri

You will absolutely love Laura's simmering potpourri, for giving as well as using.  The sense of smell can bring back so many childhood memories, and this aroma screams The Holiday Season!!
All natural ~ Instructions included.


 
These also make great house warming gifts.
 
 

Upcoming Holiday Craft Show

Welcome to our first post.  We are a group of crafters who love to share our passion for creating.  Whether it's painting, paper-crafting, sewing, repurposing or up-cycling, we have you covered.  Our creations will meet all your gifting needs, including unique one of a kind gifts for those hard to buy for men & ladies.  Check back for pictures, and more details.


"Holidays Remembered"
Crafting for Family & Friends
Open House

November 21st, 22nd & 23rd.
Friday & Saturday 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday 12:00 - 4:00

The Roderers' Home
610 Westbourne Road
West Chester, PA 19382
610-399-3015

Hope to see you next week, Margie, Laura, Rebecca, Amy & Sharon.