Well, these treasures are not really from a "junkyard" per se...they were from Junk Bonanza, which I posted about here.
When I attend these larger events and antiques shows, I don't aim to come home with an armful of "stuff." Rather, my goal is to find a few treasures that I can't find anywhere else... that are unique in some way, or for which the price is a bargain. Sometimes (not often), I leave empty-handed. Other times, I will make one amazing purchase (like the time I found a bagful of vintage rhinestone buttons for $2)... However, if I walk out of the place with a headful of inspiration and a heart full of happiness - well, I consider that a successful event.
My recent visit to Junk Bonanza was indeed inspiring, creatively speaking.
But I also managed to find a few little treasures...
A vintage suitcase (in a pinky-peachy tone) in perfect condition (and for $15) was my very first purchase.
It came in handy for carrying all the other little purchases I made along the way.
The little altered bear was a whimsical purchase.
Meet Annabelle... she was just too darn cute to pass up and is now sitting pretty in my guest bedroom.
The crochet tablecloth (or maybe it's a throw?) is in fabulous condition! I've been looking for one to try my hand at making a gypsy-style skirt; but now that I found it, I'm not sure if I can get myself to cut it up!
Like most paper crafters and artists, I am always on the lookout for interesting ephemera. On this particular outing, I was seeking pieces I could use for Halloween and fall projects.
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One particular vendor had so much wonderful stuff, that I spent a good 30 minutes going through it all!
Some of my favorite finds were vintage Bingo cards with the number "31"
(Bingo cards, at a reasonable price, are hard to find in my neck of the woods)
I just love these playing cards with drawings of ladies!
I searched high and low for more, but alas, only four could be found... won't they make fabulous witches?
A jarful of wooden Bingo numbers also made their way into the suitcase... as did a few tiny glass bottles for filling with pearls, beads, etc. (I like to use the old ones vs. the clean and shiny new ones you find at the craft store)
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Junk Bonanza vendors had tons of vintage hats... many were beautiful, all were pricey.
So imagine my surprise when I found this one tucked under a table and marked $5
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Another vendor had a suitcase full of grab bags with jewelry; where I found lovely pearls, prisms, and miscellaneous pieces for a couple of bucks.
The hat and pearls will be used for the upcoming bridal shower I am hosting for my future daughter-in-law. We are having a vintage tea party theme, where all the attendees will don vintage hats, pearls and gloves. (Can't wait to post about that event! I have been a busy bee gathering all the supplies and decor pieces for it.)
Hoping your week is a happy and productive one~
Oh Mercedes, what fabulous finds! That teddy is so very sweet!
Posted by: JoAnne | Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 05:57 PM
Good Morning Mercedes~
I am getting excited to start creating the little nut cups! I stopped by to get some last minute inspiration from you about your style. Loving all your little purchases...it would be a lot of fun to shop on an outing together...we would have a lot of fun together!
XO~Hope
Posted by: Hope Ellington | Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 04:51 AM
what wonderful finds...and a hat for 5 bucks OMG lucky lady...
hugs
Posted by: tabitha | Monday, September 24, 2012 at 06:38 AM