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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Dreamin of Spoons & 'Spoonin'

{fly free bird}
Evenin, My Sweetest of Hearts.
I would LOVE to introduce you to my newest & latest business & passion...
Now actually, it's not JUST any old spoons I'm in love with,
it's Vintage Silverplated Spoons & Flatwear with ornate handles
that Sing to my Soul!

{honky tonk angel}
So, where & when did this passion take hold of me you may ask?
It happened in March before I went on my 'Crazy in Texas Tour' with all my bloggie buddies. I knew there was going to be about 8 of us & I knew that I wanted to make something special to give to everyone to wear while we were out shoppin the fields, but WHAT?

{just hip stuff, live life with love}
That's when my muse settled in on makin something with SPOONS.
So, off I went junkin for some vintage flatwear,
bought myself some metal stamps & an anvil
& started a HAMMERING!!  ;)

{wild at heart}
My design was simple to start with, a pounded flat spoon that said,
'Crazy in Texas' 2011 with a little amethyst bead.
The gals loved them, I loved mine & as serendipity would have it,
{and y'all know how often she's worked her magic in my life lately}
while I was sitting under the lunch tent at Zapp Hall drinkin some sweet tea,
I got my 1st custom order from Kelley of Just Hip Stuff.

{definition of junk, cheap worthless unwanted trashy}
She wanted her company name on the front spoon & the words,
Live Life With Love
on a small butter knife in the back, it turned out lovely!!

{fly like a free bird}
That one order gave me the confidence to BELIEVE that maybe, just maybe, I could make a little business out of this Vintage Spoon Jewelry Design & thus was born 'SPOONIN'!
I'm getting my new & improved etsy shop stocked,
I created a new Facebook Fan Page,
I designed a 'SPOONIN' Facebook Website,
I've been working on designing a .com
& I've been DREAMING BIG!!
You know Sweet Hearts, I was thinking...
don't you think it's time for us to spread our wings & FLY?
I'm ready to say 'YES' to everything that comes my way,
I'm ready to pack my fears in a vintage suitcase & slide it under the bed,
I'm ready to Live Large, Dream Big, Work Hard & wait.
To wait & see what amazing possibilities might lie just over there,
a little out of sight, off in the distance, waiting on the horizon for me.
Come on...Let's Fly!

XOXO
vintagesusie

13 comments:

  1. Yayyyy congratulations on Spoonin'!!!!
    They are super cute!! I am lovin'!!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  2. I love your new venture!!! The Spoonin is fab. and your sanes are inspiring!! Keep Dreaming Big!
    Love & Kisses!
    Eloise

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  3. wild at heart is my fav.....i bought some spoons at the Alameda flea market....to dabble a bit but nothin like ur grand venture....love it and i want a wild at heart.....that one is my fav!

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  4. did i say...wild at heart is my fav....ha ha!

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  5. What a good use of the old spoons.They are looking awesome too.This is a very creative way of decorating them surely.

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  6. I LOVE your spoons!! I am thinking about what I want on mine? Either my business name Retreauxgirl (not sure if we can make it fit) or "Follow your Dreams" which is what I am doing now!! ....................maybe I will need two!!!

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  7. Wow , such a cute idea ! Good luck in you venture !
    Sharon , from Sharon's Wannabe Cottage

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  8. Good for you!!!! I have been wanting to do some "Stuff" for awhile but, I think my vintage suitcase of fears must be at least the size of a trunk! Do you think that would fit under the bed? Kick me out of that nest & MAKE ME FLY too! HUGS!
    Charlene Pearl

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  9. You go girl! LOVE your spoon necklaces, and treasure the one you made for me. So spread those wings and fly away to wonderful heights! Hugs, Riki

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  10. What a fun adventure you are embarking on, Susie! Your creations are so clever and unique. And of course, the name is PERFECT! *grin* Will have to visit your site soon. I'm supposed to be sleeping- but can't. I need my zzzz's!
    hugs, Sue

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  11. Susie,
    Those are fantastic! The name "Spoonin" is fantastic. Ah, spoonin'! One of life's most underrated pleasures...heehee!!!
    Big hugs,
    Suz

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  12. Congrats on your new "Spoonin" business. The spoon scene seems to be exploding lately. For 2+ years now, my line of spoon jewelry has been in high demand here in MN. May you find much success with your spoon creations as well. They truly are a labor of love. Once Sue of Junk Market Style featured my spoons, it just exploded the demand for them. Quite fun! I have a 100+ flattened and ready to stamp for my Fall events. Happy Stampin'.
    Gretchen

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  13. I love, love, love your Spoonin'!!!!

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