Vintage Finds and a Scavenger Hunt

Wow, I feel like I've been away forever, but I guess work just gets in the way of the "fun" part of my life sometimes.  

I'm linking up this week to Ashley Sisk's Photo Scavenger Hunt.
The items this week are Chocolate, Numbers, Canned Food, Music, and Stack.
I have a lot of "music" stuff around the house since I play the piano, so I didn't want to miss out on this photo opportunity!  
Here are my interpretations for the five. 

Chocolate
You may have already seen this photo, so I just added a texture to change it up a bit. 

Numbers
Old printers type numbers, just one of my many vintage treasures. 

Canned Food
I keep this old soup can on top of our refrigerator, we throw our bottle caps in there. 

Music
My piano

Music
A very well loved Chopin music book.

Stacked
Metal baskets I just purchased and distressed to look like old locker baskets.
(most of the textures I used for today's post are by Kim Klassen)

Thanks for dropping by.
You can see all the other entries to Ashley's Scavenger Hunt by clicking here.

I'm working on some little felt birds with embroidery, a relaxing project for the weekend. 
What have you been up to?  I'll be by to visit soon! 
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday. 

Becca 



Comments

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said…
The locker baskets look awesome!! I love all of your beautiful photographs!
February 19, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Margaret said…
I especially love the music pics! Enjoyed them all, tho...
February 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Margaret said…
I especially love the music pics! Enjoyed them all, tho...
February 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Halie said…
The photos are all lovely. Can't even pick a favorite.
February 19, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Randi S said…
I absolutely love every single one of these...perfect!
February 19, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Buckeroomama said…
Beautiful Music shot... I love the texture you applied there, too! :)
February 19, 2011 at 11:10 PM
Barbara said…
Wonderful images - love the chocolate (!) and the music shots.
February 19, 2011 at 11:26 PM
FYH said…
Beautiful shots...my favorite is the music. Love the texture...
February 20, 2011 at 12:48 AM
Anonymous said…
Beautiful shots and texture!
Greetings.
February 20, 2011 at 1:27 AM
Rosie@leavesnbloom said…
Fabulous pics this week Becca. I really loved everyone of them especially with those textures. I used to play the piano and I loved playing pieces from the nocturnes.
February 20, 2011 at 3:16 AM
Joanna said…
I LOVE your blog :) & your shots this week are so lovely! I especially like your numbers & stack :)
February 20, 2011 at 5:08 AM
Ashley Sisk said…
I literally love every single shot - love all the texture. Great work!
February 20, 2011 at 5:45 AM
Angela said…
I love the soup shot! That would look perfect in my kitchen!!
February 20, 2011 at 5:47 AM
andrea creates said…
beautiful beautiful photos :)
February 20, 2011 at 5:52 AM
Justine said…
what a brilliant selection of shots and I love your textures on them all, really great.
February 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Anonymous said…
Aren't Kim's textures nice? I don't use them near often enough.

Di
February 20, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Jill G. said…
I love the texture you applied! Also, those baskets are really awesome- those are going to look great around the house!
February 20, 2011 at 6:13 AM
deb duty said…
Love the vintage look of your photos. My favorite is the numbers. Really neat photo!
February 20, 2011 at 6:13 AM
Melissa said…
What a wonderful collection. I love the vintage touch to all of them too.
February 20, 2011 at 6:18 AM
Catherine said…
Gosh ~ that is an old soup can. Very cool. All your photos look fantastic Becca!

Banjo and I are just trying to keep warm today. It's cold here! :(
xo Catherine
February 20, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Brianne said…
I love the canned food shot.
February 20, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Love your music photo, but they are all great!
February 20, 2011 at 6:29 AM
janine said…
wow I love the way you edit your pics..I love them all but your chocolate shot is my favorite..mine is up too..hope to see you..
February 20, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Bird's Eye View Photography said…
i love your edits-- the textures are used perfectly.
February 20, 2011 at 6:42 AM
Unknown said…
Your photo's look wonderful.. I love the old can of soup. And I just knew you would have a great shot for music. I must say your wire baskets look great..

Hugs, Linda
February 20, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Rosie Grey said…
What a great collection of photos, Becca! I love them and the textures look fantastic on them! I'm so with you regarding the workload...!
February 20, 2011 at 7:33 AM
gail said…
love the photos and love the waves!
gail
February 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM
Unknown said…
Just love all the textured effects. The piano looks amazing and the chocolate shot is so effective! I love how you have tied them all together!!!
February 20, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Marci said…
Oh, I loooove the textures you used, so pretty! I think my favorite is the chocolate..or maybe the piano..
February 20, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Susan said…
Nicely done, I love all of the textures on these. I had completely forgotten about locker baskets, very cool.
February 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Ian Burley said…
Wow, great stuff, I love the vintage can and the metal baskets, what neat old things. I'm glad I looked at your Sunday Scavenger Hunt b/c I think I like your blog alot!
February 20, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Tara said…
great shots!! I LOVE the shot of the chopin book! That originally was my idea to take a shot like that! But we just didn't have anything musical in our house!
February 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Pamela said…
Fantastic Becca!!
I love that worn book of Chopin. Do you play that? I love classical.
Love the photo of the piano keys and notes across it. Actually I love all these photos. Incredible! I could look at them all the time!!!
February 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM
Marla said…
Wonderful shots. I love, love, love that music one. It's beautiful. :)

Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
February 20, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Seizing My Day said…
The Music photo... and your kittys on the side bar are so adorable! =)
February 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Lisa Gordon said…
Becca - Each of these are so beautiful!
Nicely done!
February 20, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Cecily R said…
These are all great, but my favorite is the second music shot. vERY cool.
February 20, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Kristi said…
These are all so, so good! I especially love the piano music shot!
February 21, 2011 at 11:44 AM
lilylovekin said…
All the photos are great, but I love the old soup can and what you do with it the best.
February 21, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Mommy2Four said…
I like tha baskets in your stack shot! Great job!
February 21, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Becky Shander said…
I hope you'll post a photo of your felt birds when they're finished...you know how much I love these little creatures.
February 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM
Natalie said…
Love all your vintage type stuff! Great texture work too!
February 21, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Judy S. said…
Loved the photos, Becca, especially the Chopin one with the circled sequence....bet that's a tough one. Anxious to see the felt birds. Great wave sound, too; LOVE the ocean.
February 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM
Bohemian said…
I love the way you have enhanced the photos... the texturing is just beautiful.

Dawn... The Bohemian
February 23, 2011 at 5:31 PM
Abi said…
I love your style!
February 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM
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