Mantiques (What?)

What are "Mantiques"? 

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These!

Old Breyer Hereford Bull

Vintage Pennant

Antique Civil War Era Trunk

According to the Urban Dictionary:

 "Mantiques are an antique or collectible that appeals mainly to men, such as old fishing rods & lures, tools, toy cars, etc." 

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There are some famous mantique collectors on TV:

Mike and Frank - American Pickers

Rick from Pawn Stars (He collects rare/historic books, old cars, fine art, military items....)

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Let's look at some amazing spaces showcasing mantiques:

Man Cave (Source)

Home Office (Source)

Awesome Garage

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Have fun treasure hunting for mantiques on Shopgoodwill.com and in the Treasure Chest Departments at Goodwill stores. Here are a few items that were generously donated this month to Goodwill Industries of SWMI:

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Maybe this  iPhone case will be a mantique someday? 

HAPPY TREASURE HUNTING!

Upcycling old and broken watches

We posted this interesting DIY project on our Treasure Chest Facebook Page about turning old watches into picture bracelets.

Let's expand on that idea because there are lots of ways to use old and broken watches, thrifted watches, garage sale watches and their parts.
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First up is a little artist inspiration:
This artist says on his Facebook Page (Dan) that "I make miniature motorcycles made exclusively from vintage watch parts...."

Stunning workmanship of artist Sue Beatrice of All Natural Arts (Facebook Page) :

Artist Laura Harris (Melonhead Gallery sells her pieces) creates beautiful mosaics integrating watch parts.

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DIY Projects
Here is a diy ring and a link to the tutorial.

                                            Tutorial

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This is a steampunk necklace diy courtesy of Modcloth:

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Simply remove the bands and add a vintage scarf to upcycle these watch faces.

                           Source

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And finally, here are a couple of links to help you get started creating with old watches.

Short video on how to take apart a watch.

Ehow article: Make jewelry out of watch parts.

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan shopping link


Happy Treasure Hunting!

Nostalgic for old typewriters.

Old typewriters are finding their way back into homes and offices. Not always so much for practical use, but for the simple enjoyment of a little typing, or just looking charming on a desk... maybe even for creating art.

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Collecting vintage typewriters is very popular. Did you know Tom Hanks is a collector?

There are collector's associations, clubs and websites dedicated to vintage typewriters.

We have gathered a few ideas for using, displaying and creating art with your typewriter.

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TYPE A BOOK

P.J. O'Rourke (American political satirist and author) still types his columns and books on a IBM Selectric. He said that it works well for him because of his short attention span. 

Author David McCullough uses a secondhand Royal Standard he bought in 1965. "I have written everything I've ever had published on it, and there is nothing wrong with it," he once said.

Bring to your wedding

Have guests type you and your spouse a message.

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DISPLAY

a little urban vintage...

Mix with other retro finds....

Create a Christmas vignette...

Source

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TYPING ART

This is from a 1948 Popular Mechanics 

Use a typewriter for a photo prop.....

source

Leave a message on your type writer, take a photo, print to use on a card or to just send the picture.

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Want one? Search garage sales, thrift stores, craigslist, ebay, and antique dealers. If you go to shopgoodwill.com and search "typewriter" you will find dozens of all types up for bid.

Happy Treasure Hunting!

A little lace this summer....

One whole warm month of summer left in Michigan! Create a light and breezy look for your wardrobe and home with a touch of lace. We are bringing together wearable ideas and projects to refashion, DIY and just find and buy.
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Refashion:
Add lace to a thrifted t-shirt.

                                             Source & Tutorial

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Really nice tutorial for these blue shorts.

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Find a dress that fits perfect except it's to short? Add lace, or eyelet lace to the hem.

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DIY

 Wrap lace around jars and add a tealight candle. Empty mayo and jelly jars would work perfect!  

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Embrodiery hoop mobile...use different size hoops and lace scraps.

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Find a straw hat, paint it white and add lace around the brim.  When not wearing it with a pretty sundress, leave it on display on your dresser.

                                                   Source

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Find & Buy

Shop Goodwill stores for t-shirts, straw hats and unique jars to transform.

 And here are a few lace items found this week at the Kalamazoo Alcott Store.

July 2013 Alcott Store

There are several lacy items currently up for bid on Shopgoodwill. Shopgoodwill (Search key word LACE)

Here are three!

Link -> Blue Plaid with Lace Shirt

Link ->Chicos Metallic Lace Jacquard Jacket

Link ->Vintage Embroidery/Lace Short Light Robe

More ideas on our Pinterest board Bits of Lace <- Link

Happy Treasure Hunting!



Cat and Dog beds fit for royalty!

 Does your cat think your home is "his/her kingdom"?  Does your dog reign supreme in your house? How about a special place fit for a king or queen? Give your pet the royal treatment with these upcycled end tables.

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Flip the end tables upside down to make four poster beds.  Inspiration:

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End tables can be modified by simply removing the doors and/or drawers.

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Ok, this one is not a end table, but it sure is clever!

Source

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Look for end tables and night stands that you can convert into royal beds in your basement or garage.  Of course, Goodwill Stores are a great source for inexpensive pieces that just need your creativity to make into a show piece!
Here are two kindly donated tables from this week.

July 2013 Donation Center 

July 2013 Alcott Store

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Visit our Pinterest Page Must love dogs (and cats!)

Like our Facebook Page! Status updates include store sales, promotions, and DIY inspirations throughout the week. Do you have a special thrift store find or DIY project that you want to share?  Let us know so we can post it on our Facebook page. 

TreasureChestSWMI Facebook Page

Thank you for supporting the Mission of Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan.

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Be a Princess for a Day - Wear a Disney inspired outfit

Every Disney Princess is a rare jewel.  Each one has unique qualities both in her style and her approach to life. Just like each one of us!  Do you have a favorite? Here are some very stylish outfits that are inspired by a princess and a little bit of Disney Princess advice.

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Snow White - "What do you do when things go wrong? Oh! You sing a song!"

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Mulan - "Open your eyes, your heart can tell you no lies."

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Jasmine - "Sometimes we only see how people are different from us. But if you look hard enough, you can see how much we're all alike."

 

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Cinderella - "So this is love, So this is what makes life divine."





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Rapunzel - "You can take away my dignity, and strip me of everything you see fit, but you can NEVER take away my love for my Kingdom. It is MINE. And I WILL fight!"

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Ariel - "Watch and you'll see, someday I'll be part of your world."

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Tiana -"You can't get what you want just by wishing for it."

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Pocahontas - "You think the only people who are people, are the people who look and think like you. But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew."

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Ready to dress like a princess? Goodwill stores are a great place to treasure hunt for solid colored dresses and for shoes. Look for unique pieces of jewelry at Forever 21 which has reasonable prices to create the look.

 

 Here are several solid colored dress that were recently donated to Goodwill.

 

And our fabulous shoe departments!

Benton Harbor Goodwill, MI

 

Three Rivers Goodwill, MI

 

 Our Pinterest board "Dress like a Princess" has more fun and fabulous outfits!

 Link to Board

The Treasure Chest Facebook Page updates throughout the week with new ideas, links, and the latest on store happenings and sales. Like our page to keep up to date!

 

Happy Treasure Hunting!