Elizabeth from Creative Breathing was the one that threw out this challenge to me. She recently sent me a stupendous package that included a couple of storks and in return she requested a post of the rest of my collection.
So here is what Elizabeth sent me to add to my collection.
A darling plastic bank about 10 inches tall. LOVE!
She also sent me one of her creations which I have seen on her blog, but was blown away by this little creature in person. Firstly it is larger that I thought at about 8 inches tall. Secondly, the detail on it is amazing...I could never in a million years make something like this as needles and thread are not my friend.
Even my husband was impressed by her handiwork.
I also have this little stork safety pin which I got at an estate sale and believe it was a party favor or decoration at a shower. So simple, but so charming.
This stork lives in my studio and keeps watch while I work.
It seems only fitting that he is perched on this scale.
A closer look at the graphics on the scale.
A cotton stork about 8 inches tall.
A muster (group) of celluloid storks that I believe were cupcake or place setting decorations. I know a couple of babies are about to tumble out, but I can't get the baskets set just right.
And last but not least the biggest stork in my collection at about 4 foot tall. I think he was an old store display and his is awesome!
I do love my storks and am thrilled to have Elizabeth's contributions to add to my collection. They will be well loved!
If you have a suggestion for a future Collection Challenge, please leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____". I will see what I can hunt down.
Love the storks. What a fun thing to collect. Elizabeth's work is unbelieveable. Happy Holidays.
Posted by: Debby Messner | December 07, 2010 at 08:23 AM
Good golly! You even have a collection of storks. I love the little guy Elizabeth made for you but the 8 inch cotton guy is my fav....he has attitude!
Annette
Posted by: Annette | December 07, 2010 at 08:50 AM
Does that big one in your studio peck at you if you slack off?! Another great collection, and I always love seeing Elizabeth's creations. She's amazing, but then so are you!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | December 07, 2010 at 09:11 AM
You never let us down. Great collection! The scale is gorgeous especially with the matching bowl and stork. Fun!
Posted by: janet | December 07, 2010 at 09:23 AM
What a fun post! Something completely different.
Elizabeth's work is amazing, you are so lucky!
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Lisa | December 07, 2010 at 10:15 AM
I do love the simplicity of that safety pin stork although I'm trying to figure out how it was used since it's sharp. Maybe it was stuck in a cake?
BTW - every time I see a picture of your studio, I want to move in and live there.
Posted by: Into Vintage | December 07, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Fantastic!!
Posted by: angela | December 07, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Cute collection! I have a thing for vintage storks, too! I don't own any but I think they are adorable! They remind me of vintage baby cards. I really love the big one in your studio!
Posted by: Michelle | December 07, 2010 at 12:11 PM
The stork standing on the scale is PERFECT. I love that!
Posted by: Kathy | December 07, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Hi Laurie, oooooooooh.....I
LIKE this collection!!! So glad
that Elizabeth asked to see the
storks. : ) LOVE the sweet delivery
stork that she made. It is so
adorable and I can't get over your
4 foot stork. WOW! What a fun
post.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | December 07, 2010 at 02:07 PM
Magpie and E in the same post...too much! Your talent with found objects and her stitching work well together. I love the 4 foot stork. I would love to see how you managed to get that home! Good stuff again and again...
Posted by: Renee | December 07, 2010 at 02:26 PM
Storks? I did not know such a thing was even available to collect. (I do not have a single one.) If you collect bathroom swans, I want to see them. I've always thought they would come back in vogue some day - not that I've started the trend, trust me.
Posted by: barbara | December 07, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Just came across your blog. I am definitely becoming a follower.So unique!
Posted by: Tami | December 07, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Surprise! What a chuckle I got after being gone so long! Imagine...storks! Is there anything this girl doesn't collect? I may have to rack my brain a bit...show me your ??? Something really good, just to see if you have it. I have little doubt that you will come up with something!
Posted by: Shelley Germann | December 08, 2010 at 07:54 AM
You have simply made my day! I just knew you must have a stork collection and mine would find the perfect place with you! Oh my gosh, the store stork is absolutely wonderful! Thanks for such a fun post! Loved every moment of it! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 08, 2010 at 04:41 PM
You must check out http://collectionaday2010.blogspot.com/ if you are into collections. It is wonderful!!!
Posted by: Ter from Vintage Station | December 09, 2010 at 11:16 PM
I missed this post about the storks. That E she does perfect embroidery work, I can never come even close to her work. She sent me a little pink milkman which I treasurer. Gosh you did have a lot of storks tucked away didn't you!!
Posted by: Nancy Jane York | December 11, 2010 at 06:21 PM
What a unique collection! My favorite is the scale.
Posted by: Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups | December 12, 2010 at 07:07 PM