Collection Challenge #4 Hair Accessories and Diaper Pins

I am combining two collection challenge suggestions as I don't have big collections of either one..but more than three of each (so it is technically a collection). Besides they both hold things in place so they do have a common thread. Tammy wanted to see my collection of hair accessories.  I have a small, but coveted collection of children's barrettes.

I think some of them may be bakelite (altho I haven't' tried the test yet).  Some have jewels and some are simple.  The birds are my favorite tho.

Sandy asked to see my collection of diaper pins.  Another small collection, but i do have some. I like the ones with the animal heads.

This is my favorite thing made out of diaper pin. It is a necklace that I got at Farm Chicks last year.

Short and sweet today.  I have more challenges to go.  But always eager for more ideas too.  Leave me a comment and finish the sentence - Show me your collection of _________________.

Comments

[Jill at buckscountyfolkart.blogspot.com]

Vintage Christmas decorations (no Shiny Brites!)

[Gina]

love the baby pins the best and love that necklace..very creative.;) have a great day.:>)

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

I love the barrette collection! It's funny, but I can still remember the pink barrettes with daisies on them that I wore when I was a little girl!

[Vintage Christine]

You want US to tell YOU what to do with those things? Well, of course you stick the diaper pins in baby's head to make a nice little baby bun and then you put the barrette on baby's thumb to stop that nasty sucking because that causes buck teeth. (I invented the term "sick sense of humor", you know.) OK, then, show me your collection of birthday cake candles because I KNOW you have a ton of those!

[Elizabeth]

Laurie, To miss one week on your blog is to miss too much good stuff! Oh my goodness your Bonanza Estate Sale finds are amazing. I now have a collection request! Your paper napkin collection - who knew there was such a thing! Let's see it! Look at all of the birthday candle holders you found - zowie! and plastic glasses, cute colors, and my gosh everything! Wow! I think it is so funny that you have door to door solicitors. A great crafting source of crafting inspiration if ever there was one! So many inspiration ideas to be found her. Love, love to visit. Elizabeth

[elaine]

Hey girl! Love your "show me..." that you're doing. I want to see something, but haven't figured out what to ask for yet! :o} One thing I do know...if you ever have a yard sale...I would seriously consider flying to the "left coast" just for the weekend. Have not been there since ...let's just say it's been a L*O*N*G time! Happy Tuesday...*e*

[Linda @ A La Carte]

Love the barrettes! So cute...what is the bakelite test? Oh diaper pins, I've had my day with them but it was a Long time ago!

[barbara]

Happy memories of those barrettes. After long and careful thought (and inspired by the clock that just chimed) I'm wondering about your collection of clocks, which you could widen to timepieces, which would mean watches and sundials and whatever you wanted.

[Mimi Sue]

All of us of a certain age remember those barrettes. Love that no soliciting sign. I've been thinking lately I needed something to discourage salespeople. Great idea! Mimi

[elma]

Ok how aboutshow me your vintage kitchen cutlery??

[Jeannie DiMauro]

laurie, i SWEAR we must be related! i also have a nice collection of old hair barrettes AND have collected "ducky" diaper pins since ...well... forever... (and, of course, all the other cute diaper pins). don't think i'll exactly change my will... but...since i know nobody will appreciate all these quirky little treasures as much as you, i AM gonna tell my best friend to make sure she packs 'em up & mails to you if i die! keep those pictures & stories coming!

[Jeannie DiMauro]

ps... just for the record... feeling pretty good these days (so don't be watching for the mail...) heeheehee!

[Nancy Jane York]

Hi Laurie I love your diaper pins as I used them on my kids since the diapers they use today were not invented yet. I should have kept some of those pins, who knew?
Check out my blog for the baby cup like the one you posted.
Take Care
Nan

[Holly]

Laurie, I picked up an old matching hair brush, hand mirror and jar at the thrifts this week. The backs are jadeite looking? Do you know anything about brushes?