A few weeks ago a friend of mine Mo, from Lime Gardenias did a post on some rain-bonnets she had found. I left a comment on her blog with my little rain-bonnet story.....
On my son's third birthday we were having a family party and I was headed out to pick up pizza. It was POURING down rain. My elderly grandmother suggested I borrow her plastic rain-bonnet to preserve my "doo". When I returned with pizzas in hand I was wearing the rain-bonnet. Ben took one look at me as I walked in the door and doubled over in a fit of laughter. It was the kind of laugh that kids have when they are absolutely amused by something and laugh, and laugh and laugh. Pure, childlike laughter. I will never wear a little old lady rain-bonnet again. Ever.
Anyhow Mo was nice enough to send me a rain-bonnet to call my own (actually one in all 4 of the colors she purchased - they will not be worn, but will be displayed proudly). She also sent along other goodies that soooo had my name on them.
Old prize ribbons, bump chenille in amazing colors, old baby shower invites, vintage paper raffia and a deck of Old Maid playing cards. This little package so brought a smile to my day...thanks Mo!
I have also been busy out in the studio making a few goodies for Etsy...as May approaches I have been a bit inspired by Mother's Day.
Some flags created using newspaper from 1936 (brought home from a Kansas antique store...it was from a library archive and is nice and flat and yellowed with age). I make these little flags for all sorts of occasions...they are sweet tucked in a plant, flying from a cupcake or decorating a bottle of wine.
A mother holding her child's hand (made with old spun heads and other vintage doo-dads.
A sweet little gal with a bonnet and her flower embellished handbag. I love her old floral umbrella...I wanted a longer handle so I used a vintage yellow striped straw..perfect!
I am also nearing my 200th post! I plan on a having a give away, so stay tuned. Have a great day!
Laurie, I just had to press the button on my key pad "Purchase" The mother with her child is going to be a gift to my daughter. This is her 1st Mothers Day and I will gift her this. I have wanted one of your creations from the very first time I found your Blog. I will be back maybe the 200th Post.. I do feel Lucky.
Hugs Diane
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Posted by: Diane | April 29, 2009 at 11:06 PM
What memories it brought back to see those little Rain Bonnet purses. I'd forgot about them.
Have a great day.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | April 30, 2009 at 09:14 AM
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Linda & Dixie
The Funky Junk Sisters
Posted by: funkyjunksisters | April 30, 2009 at 11:20 AM
I think every Grandma had one of those rain bonnets tucked in there handbag! Don't you love when you can make your child laugh like that, even when it's at your own expense?!
Posted by: Carol | April 30, 2009 at 05:45 PM
I think those rain bonnets are right up there with shower caps for laughs! You have been up to some cute stuff lately! Heres to hoping that there are good sales tomorrow!
Posted by: mo | April 30, 2009 at 08:10 PM
Oh, I loved those little rain bonnets! I used to have them when I was little - I think I wore them. I liked how they were all accordian folded & fit so nicely inside.
Posted by: tammyCA | May 09, 2009 at 02:20 PM