a field trip
We took a peek into the local estate sale and while I was looking to fall in love with a shelf, I came home with these treasures instead.
These paper dolls are about 8 inches (20 cm) tall and have a thick cardboard backing, very sturdy. Great baby name ideas, by the way.
Who can pass up vintage Valentine’s, especially one with a devil (I mean Imp) on it?
These large paper dolls are 17 inches (46 cm) tall and very flimsy. They have a equally flimsy cardboard prop-‘er-upper piece on the back, I’m going to have to do some repair work to get them to actually stand up. Once again, love the names.
This was an impulse buy, I walked by and snatched it up without thinking twice. I’m awfully thankful I did, it looks great in the kitchen.
A few little birdies, after minor repairs have joined the Easter parade.
Are these letters- V’s or unfinished A’s? Anyone got a clue? I don’t have any V’s or A’s in my troop, but I couldn’t help myself anyway. There are other uses, such as making them into pillows and confusing visitors or a close up picture for your blog header or both.
Aw… I’m such a sucker for pedestal dishes and bright colors.
The kids had a good time puzzling out the bag of paper Christmas train pieces with lots of ‘put tab A into tab B’ instructions.
Time To Be Inspired
April 3, 2012 at 8:50 pmJust the sort of fun “stuff” I would be attracted to!
communicationsfactory
April 3, 2012 at 9:11 pmThose are way more fun than shelves… what a great haul. That’s the fun of such sales, you never know what you’ll come home with (that’s my excuse anyway).
noelleodesigns
April 4, 2012 at 4:10 amI guess I’ll have to just keep on shopping for shelves too. 😉
heavenlyimaginings
April 3, 2012 at 11:23 pmMy goodness am drooling over some of those finds and thinking those paper dolls and such would make great scrapbooking embellishments. Sounds to me like you got an awesome haul
enchantedhue
April 4, 2012 at 12:11 amWhat great finds! I remember those paper dolls from when I was little – didn’t care about them in the least back then, but now I think they are absolutely charming!
noelleodesigns
April 4, 2012 at 4:09 amI know, I wonder back on toys and books from my childhood- even my first snowboard (20 years ago) and wish I’d been a better hoarder of those keepsakes. I’m even embarrassed to say I’ve given many clothes I made to the Goodwill in years past and really regret that too!
Jamie Lee S.
April 4, 2012 at 6:14 pmI love those paper dolls. What a great find. You’ve got me inspired and excited for garage sale season to start!