Thursday, March 5, 2009

Spring Sales! Bring on the Junque!

WooHoo! The sun is shining and it's almost time for Garage Sale season! My spare change is burning a hole in my pocket so I had to get out to the local Thrift Store (that I haven't been to since before Christmas, thank-you very much!) to see what I could find!
Here is a set of 4 vintage ashtrays edged in gold with pretty rosebuds on them. We'll use them as soy sauce trays on sushi nights. I learned this trick from my very clever sister. She uses a beautiful set of crystal ashtrays. The little divet in the edge is perfect for resting your chopsticks. $1 for the set.
A cute souvenier bracelet and unusual Madonna & Child cameo brooch for $1.50.
$3.50 for a lovely vintage floral table cloth.
.60 cents for some great vintage Princess rub-on transfers! I just painted our secretary table white and I think these would look "just right" on the drawers.
My best score today was definitely these vintage greeting cards for $2.00! Click any photo to enlarge.
Here are some close-ups of the sweetest ones!
A mini-card of the puppy in the forefront pulls out completely from behind the gate. He is pulling a wagon full of posies with a tag that says, "For You!"
Look at the adorable illustration inside!
This whimsical thank you card opens up to reveal a paper honeycomb mushroom! Fairyland!
I love this one the best...a petite baby card on see-thru acetate printed in white with birds delivering the little bundle through the clouds. The blanket folds open with the greeting and a tiny chickie inside. It's so delicate...makes me want a new baby to cuddle!
How is your treasure hunting going??

4 comments:

The Little Miss said...

awwwwwww those are some sweet cards!!! 2 bucks is a good deal! Great job girl! My craft room is alway a mess...just when I clean it up it gets messy again! I will maybe post some peeks into my room just so no one see the whole mess haha

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Rosie,
Just LOVE your vintage cards:)Those always call my name and I also like your other treasures. Garage sales start in late April or early May here...just depends on the weather:) SO, that's why I hit the thrift stores and go to estate sales...winter is too long and great deals are calling for me.
Happy Weekend.
Deb :)

Chanda said...

You really hit the jack pot. Love the table cloth, it looks like a really nice one. I wonder why card makers don't get smart and start making new cards with the sweet vintage pictures we love. The flowers on the old cards are divine.

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