I love to use vintage finds when I craft. It has gotten to the point with my collecting, that my craft supply is really quite amazing. Take a look.
A box of vintage playing cards that I collect to use because of the darling illustrations. I have more than can fit in this box! I usually color copy the cards and use them in decoupaging.
A happy, colorful bin of thread covered balls. Is there an official name for these little gems? Again, I have more than can fit in this bin (and they are smaller) I use them for bodies, birthday hats, etc.
Two jars of vintage fruit that I use in my Carmen Miranda ornaments. I especially love the turquoise blue ones.
An amazing assortment of old wrapping paper...again not the tip of the iceberg. I have paper for all occasion, but especially Christmas. Some has never been opened. I swoon over the old graphics.
Scrabble letters....I can't pass up an old game.
And even tho I have so much stuff, it is pretty organized. The lovely plastic bins hold vintage Christmas corsages, misc vintage Christmas, light reflectors, old millinery, etc. The list goes on and on.
You can never have enough crafting supplies...or can you?
you're killing me with all of your vintage goodness!
i want to come play at your house!!!!!
xoxo
catherine
Posted by: catherine | May 15, 2008 at 05:53 PM
I love your collection of stuff!
I too am a sucker for vintage craft supplies!!!
I have tons of vintage playing cards that I use to make ATCs.
Would you be interested in trading vintage playing cards with me?
Posted by: Lulu | May 16, 2008 at 11:54 AM
I am rendered nearly speechless by all of those great crafting goodies!!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | May 21, 2008 at 11:31 AM