Yesterday was a dismal sale where I left empty handed even though I got in the door quickly. Today I hit one and was happy to score some Christmas.
A lonely bottle-brush tree, tiny flowers and some old ribbon spools.
And a purchase that made my heart happy. In MY WORLD vintage Easter grass is always much greener than the modern stuff...I hunt it down, but I don't find it often. My stash was getting smaller and smaller...
Today I found a big bag of it to use for crafting! The little Easter chicks I have been busy making in the studio will be able to run through little fields of it on their poker chip bases.
The grass really is greener if it is vintage Easter grass!
Happy Day!
p.s. Easter will be arriving on Etsy soon. I will give a heads up on my blog as usual.
those little chickies are adorable with their vintage green easter grass. it does look a lot greener than modern grass. it's the little things that make a big difference, don't you think?
xo
~molly
Posted by: birdie blue | February 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM
A person can NEVER have too much vintage Easter grass ! You found great stuff today ,,, and your chicks are Easter wonderful ! I am sooo looking forward to all things spring .
Posted by: Lisa W. | February 26, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Must have Easter chicks.....the one in the hat above reminds me of my grandma.....as in the hat that is :)
Can't wait!!!
Posted by: Lisa | February 26, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Those chicks are sooo darling! Love them! Hope you're enjoying your weekend~ I went junkin' with a friend today. Scored some cute embroidered dishtowels that I just couldn't pass up!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | February 26, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Vintage Easter grass is so much better. Your little chicks are so adorable. You have such a creative mind and the talent to put it together. I have craftaphobia!
Annette
Posted by: Annette | February 26, 2011 at 08:15 PM
Great finds! We love vintage Easter grass. Your little chicks are adorable!
Laura and Michele
Posted by: Laura and Michele | February 26, 2011 at 08:19 PM
I love your chickies!!
Posted by: Angela | February 26, 2011 at 08:46 PM
Those chickies make me smile!! I used to tell my children that the Easter bunny came back and collected the Easter grass the night after Easter - if I didn't it would be everywhere!!
I agree with you - the new stuff isn't as good and I don't like that it comes in colors either - guess I'm just a traditionalist at heart - who knew?
Posted by: Lynn | February 27, 2011 at 05:28 AM
Those are adorable little Easter chicks! Just darling. I love the way you've jazzed them up in their Easter finery. Don't you hate when you can't find a THING at an Estate Sale? I know I do. Enjoy your Sunday. - Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | February 27, 2011 at 06:30 AM
The graphics on the boxes are fantastic. I felt that Christmas itch the other day. Oh those Easter chicks are darling. Never would have known about the Easter grass. Good to know. Thanks for sharing...again and again...Smiles, Renee
Posted by: Renee | February 27, 2011 at 06:59 AM
I bought a Valentine girl, and loved her, I bought a St. Pattys girl, and loved her. I cannot wait to get something Easter....Your creations are magical.
Valarie
Posted by: Valarie Kraft | February 27, 2011 at 07:34 AM
I agree, the grass is always greener on the vintage side of the fence! I hate the modern plastic stuff. Your chickies are very cheery!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | February 27, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Hi Laurie,
I think I am your biggest new fan. I love these little chickens. I will have to get my hands on one of these when you post them to Etsy. You are so original and have such wonderful things. I am watching for my latest 2 little ladies I purchased from you to arrive. (my snow lady and lucky girl :} ) Keep crafting, I will keep sending my husband to work so I can enjoy the lovelies you make.
Blessings,
Shelley
Posted by: Shelley Davis | February 27, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Hi Laurie,
I just love your sweet Easter
chicks and they look adorable
in the vintage Easter basket
grass. I remember that grass
so well. I liked the waxy feeling
and the color of it. :)
I'm glad you found some really
great finds at the sales.
Hugs,
Janis
Posted by: Janis | February 27, 2011 at 03:29 PM
I agree the pickings were pretty darned slim around here this weekend. I'm glad you found some goodies!!
Posted by: Kathy | February 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Ooo can't wait till those chickies go on sale, so cute! Also love the starburst looking christmas balls, they look fun! Great finds.
Marci
Posted by: Marci Cook | February 28, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Ooo can't wait till those chickies go on sale, so cute! Also love the starburst looking christmas balls, they look fun! Great finds.
Marci
Posted by: Marci | February 28, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Laurie,
I just noticed you put up a list of your collection challenges. Now I can tell if you have shown it or not. Thanks, I would like to see your collection of silhouettes! Thanks,
Marci
Posted by: Marci | February 28, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Oh boy I missed this post I see an Easter visit to Etsy coming on!! Too cute chicks here. I posted on my blog some chicks I've been making following a tutorial from Diane on Saturday Finds. They are rather addictive once you get going on them.
Posted by: Nan | March 04, 2011 at 10:06 AM