Rescue Old Forgotten Toys

Lost and Found

A few weeks ago I was helping a friend of mine go through some

boxes that had been put away in a garage years ago.

Tucked high on some shelves and that was that!

And with the boxes was a old rusted doll trunk.

We opened it and this is what we found!

In all Honesty they seemed hopeless...

Like I said definitely forgotten!

I thought possibly good for a Halloween Display!

But then after a few days once I took another look I thought

to myself just maybe a few of these could be 

cleaned up rescued and re-homed.

Was I crazy?

Well I started washing them giving each a bath and 

saved these 5 and they are currently looking for a "New Home"

These two survivors from the 1950's

I just didnt have the heart to have them end up in a dump

they lasted this long maybe someone out in Cyber World

is looking to find a "Look a like Doll" she had years ago!

I wasn't sure what to do with their hair so I 

gave each one a Braid and added a ribbon.

This one most definitely sooooooo..... close

to being trashed.

An old Drug store 5 and dime Doll.

Well here she is ready to be added to one of my 

Vintage Inspired Creations

Of course shes not perfect but none of them are

put they are perfectly sweet enough

to loved once again.

         

I hope when your out in the wild and run 

into a lost and forgotten toy you re-think

throwing it out and just maybe it can 

be enjoyed just a little bit longer.

Thanks for Stopping by!

Vintage Collectible Linens

Embroidered Linens 
Seems to be a lost Art!

I recently was gifted a couple of bags of vintage Linens

Looking through them I was amazed at all

the beautiful designs  and just how

different each piece is...

There are lots of matching pillowcases
with tatting also added to the edges.

                                                                                    

And a lot of table or dresser runners again

such a variety of designs.

In one of the Bas this Mid-century Linen Kitchen Tea Towel

And signed by the Artist which sent me on a bit

of a social media hunt. And which I came to find out

Pat was a Artist started her career in the late 50's

and did illustrations for a vast amount of Children's Books.

If you have some spare time look her up!

This beauty an Irish Tea Towel that has never been used!

And Yes Pink its always a favorite!

I hope you have enjoyed my little share
Its really amazing to think all of these were hand stitched.

I guess it could be a cool thing to do 

while sitting and watching TV at night.

Let me know if you actually do this kind of hand-work?

Take care of yourselves I'll be back
with another post soon!

Visit to the Thrift Store!

I Love the Hunt!
I found Vintage Pottery!

While Hubby went to Lowes and Home Depot
I had him drop me off at a not so local Goodwill.

I actually had a good amount of time to kill while hubby was doing his thing.

And I was able to look through all the clothing racks which rarely
happens I'm usually short on time.

On another post I'll share my secret and strategy on

just where to start looking when checking
out the multi crazy clothing racks.

Stay tuned for updates on that!

But this particular day while on the hunt,
I didn't find any clothing I wanted. 
But buried in the stacks of Kitchen ware and
there tends to be a lot of that.

I spotted these two wonderful vintage Batter Bowls!
A Bauer bowl what a cool find!
And in pristine condition.

The Other an oven proof Marcrest Daisy Dot bowl.

Needless to say they both came home with me!
Aren't they the perfect Autumn colors?
I can see the larger one filled with my
Halloween Trick-or-treat candy this October.

I don't always come home with a Treasure.
 But when I do I think it was a "Meant to be" kind of day.

Stay Cool,

Fire Up the Hot Glue Gun

Late Night Creating in the Home Studio

The other day I picked up a few bags of

little treasures at my local Vintage Shop.
I thought these sweet Vintage Birthday Candle
Holders would be perfect to add to a Creative project.

So Inspiration for me started with these...

And then I started pulling tubs from the shelves in my Home Studio

Picked out a yellow and tiny pink mushroom

Searched through my tub of vintage millinery.

Yes, I needed to pull out the tub with the small vintage trims

I was going to need Chenille. And yes
I have more then one tub of that yummy plush 
vintage Bump Chenille in an assortment of colors!

I just love the old vintage supplies.

And some Crepe Paper Ruffles

I have a tub of ruffles in the studio
pre done and ready for future craft projects.

And then I was inspired and ready to get Creative!

I got the hot glue gun fired up and started creating.

The Birthday Kitschy Kitten Keepsake is the finished product!

You see it only takes something small to find that inspiration.

If you find yourself in a creative rut look around something small might

just stir up those creative juices and your ready to Create!

Hope you all find the time to get creative this week.

And maybe enjoy a cup of tea in the Garden....

With all the stress in the world right now I find
those to be a great stress reliever!

Love,

                                                                       

Saved from the Bins!

Rescuing Memories

It's not just about rescuing vintage dolls before they 

disappear in the bottom of the thrift store bin.

 It's about restoring the heartwarming memories 

& childhood imagination that comes along with them.

Breathing new life in lost forgotten treasures.

Most of the Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls are at least 86 years old!

If I find them in the perfect collectors condition

I either add to my own collection or find them a new home.

Over the years I have been gifted some collections

from a family member that just didn't know what to

do with their Mothers Collection.

These Bisque dolls needed a cleaning the dress's

were either soiled or had some wear

typical over time.

So in those situations I wash iron the dress and

add some ribbon and bling giving 

the Doll a chance to be loved

all over again!

And yes some come to me broken

the half bodies I have used to make mermaids.

And the ones that need to be re-strung well

I actually figured out how to tackle that!

Here is a glimpse of just that!

            

Some of the "Special Ones" added to my collection

are the Gifted ones. These were sent from a dear friend

 all the way from Alaska to California!

The little Blonde in the Yellow dress will need

a bit of Upcycling maybe add some hair

she lost over the years.

Its funny when I was young I never had a Storybook Doll.

I had a Ginny Doll and I loved her. (She needs to be re-strung)

But my two older sisters had a Storybook Doll and I always

loved the pretty polka dot boxes they came in.

When ever I spot an orphan out in the wild

if the price is fair I'll rescue it!

My Best,