Sunday, January 31, 2010

Latest Vintage scores♥

Just some of the fun things I've picked up lately. I absolutely love this little Pink & cream case, I think I'll use it to store my craft supplies in.
1} Pink & cream barbie case, earrings, clock & floral tablecloth
2} Cards
3} Pastel stripped sheet & dainty floral pillow case
4} Bingo cards & games pieces, tiny Santa, 12 days of Christmas napkins, Dutch cards, Christmas deer decoration
5} Tournament ribbon & School letter
6} Frames
A silver oval locket ring{ it needs some cleaning & pictures added}
I was lucky enough to pick up a box full of these fun vintage paper lanterns. I'm listing some in my vintage Shop since I can only hang so many around the house :)
A few things that arrived in the mail. This great little pocket notebook from: Scatterboxoriginal's and some really sweet valentines and Thank You cards from theblackapple.
...and something I wasn't expecting to arrive in the mail~ the new issue of Cath Kidston! So between that & my Country Living magazine, I'm set with inspirational eye candy!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Bluebirds....

A friend just sent me possibly the cutest vintage planter ever!
This might become my new collecting addiction.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'd be alone in the pursuit of these cute little birds, making them hard to get a hold of.

So sooooo many cute bluebirds to see on Flickr

1. Vintage Bluebird Wall Pocket, 2. Baby Birds and Momma Bird, 3. String anyone?, 4. Quick, before they catch us, 5. Vintage Bird Bank, 6. Vintage Bluebird, 7. Vintage bluebird, 8. Blue Bird Creamer, 9. Vintage Bluebird Wall Pocket

Friday, January 22, 2010

Stamping fun!!

Well, I finally got around to putting this purchase to good use. When I found these really neat canvas drawstring bags I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them.
I picked up a few ink pads, broke out my Stamp{made by talented Roberto Sand}...
and now I have cute little bags to send my Magnets in.
I can see how stamping can become very addicting!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Crazy Weather & Great Mail!

Wow, today's weather was not the usual California weather. We actually had a Tornado warning{something I don't remember experiencing growing up in California}. I was on the way home from the Post Office when I heard the warning on the radio~ which really freaked me out... I couldn't get home quick enough!
{Los Angeles Times}

The best part of the day, was all the mail that arrived! Soaking wet, but it got here. I spent some time browsing Amazon.com last week, ordered a few books{two for me & one for my daughter} now all I need is the time to sit and read :)

I love Amanda Atkins Etsy Shop, so I ordered one of her Postcards~ it's even better in person and I can't wait to buy more!
Then there's the Yards of awesome fabric I couldn't wait to arrive! Somehow I stumbled onto this great Fabric Shop: Hawthorne Threads.
Sometimes placing an order on-line can be difficult to figure out, and more of a hassle than it's worth~ well this was the exact opposite, and now it's my new very favorite place on earth to buy my fabric!! LOVE these prints :)

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Felt + Crafty People

I picked up this framed floral felt wall art at an Estate Sale over the weekend. I can't believe all the little details, I can only imagine the amount of time that goes into a project like this.
It's a little dusty, so I need to figure out how to clean it up without ruining it. I think I might want to paint the frame too. Thank You Crafty person{who ever you are} I love it, and will take good care of it :)
I'm always amazed when I come across items made of Felt. Someday I hope to have the time{and patience}to make something myself. Here are just a few inspiring and adorable things I ♥

Stuffed Felt Monsters Tutorial{click on the link to see step-by-step instructions}

Yalipaz{Handmade and embroidered felt brooch}

Lou and Lee{Felt Flower Headband}

babybomb{Felt Wall Art}

So cute!!