The Silly and Unexpected

Yesterday I was out tidying up my studio.  It is mind boggling some of the things that I pick up and make their way out their.  Today I thought I would share three of the quirkiest.

Do you remember these balloon feet? They were a give away at shoe stores if I recall correctly.  When you got a free balloon instead of tying a string and weight to it you had these cardboard feet.  I have a whole supply of these in two sizes, unused....ready for a project - found in Kansas.

How about three drunken spun heads. One too many for this trio and holding on to the light pole for support. It is amazing the different types of spun heads that were manufactured.  I am assuming these were for a wild New Years party. Found at local estate sale a few years ago.

And last but not least an army.

An army of tuxedo clad figures (each about an inch tall) waiting for that special prom date or bride.  Unfortunately she was no where in sight when I bought these handsome gentlemen. Found locally at Goodwill.

Silly stuff huh?  One of these day they will make their way into a project.  None of the items takes up much room, so they live in the studio for now - making me grin whenever I open the box.

Comments

[Melissa]

Go figure those silly feet would be from Kansas! I don't remember those feet from shoe stores but they had feet to put your balloon in at Pizza Hut, a homegrown Kansas business. How fun to see your collections and even more fun to see what you create with them.

[theresa]

oh, wow! I love the drunks! Too good!!!

[*elaine*]

Hey Laurie I want to know how you find all those spun heads. Or do they find you? :o} I have seen, maybe, a dozen in my travels and you seem to have so many it boggles the mind! I have a couple of tiny angels in my vintage Christmas stuff w/ those heads and that's it. I just may have to visit Etsy and bring home a Halloween-y dude to keep Carmen company. BTW, she has yet to wake up from her cross-country trip...still snoozin' above my computer desk....makes me smile every day. Happy Friday...almost. *elaine*

[Elizabeth]

For a minute, I thought the feet were going to end up on the drunken guys in the next picture!

[Gina]

I am amazed at the stuff you find...:)

[Kate Spike]

Of course you know those 3 drunk guys are my favorites. If they had purple green & gold streamers (Mardi Gras colors) they would be AWESOME displayed at my home which is near New Orleans . . . Doesn't sound like you're going to part with them, though. Boo hoo.

[Lynn]

I had forgot about those silly balloon shoes - thanks for bringing back that wonderful memory of childhood.

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

I think I remember those balloon feet. Or maybe you're making me think I do! Not sure which it is! Either way, they are very silly! Does Mr. Magpie know there are a bunch of little men hiding in your studio? That picture really puts a big grin on my face, but a can't quite figure out why!

[Lynnae]

I loved the army of tuxedo men. I want to blow up that picture for my craft room or something. It is so cute!