I hit one sale on Friday about 45 minutes late. I was not there when it opened as it was one of the only sales in town and I KNEW that everyone would be there..I wanted to wait for the crowd to clear a bit.
I have said it on my blog more than once that I would not buy more pipe-cleaners. I broke that resolution and bought more.
As a pipe cleaner defense tho, these were all vintage and those in the right of the photo were thicker and multicolored and not your run of the mill variety.
I bought other stuff too.
4 boxes of unused tiny glassine envelopes and two more pipe cleaner dogs. I never find these pipe cleaner animals and then I find them in back to back weeks.
A Wee Wisdom magazine from 1945 that is the Valentine issue. It will join my other Valentine issue kids magazines. A few tin molds and a container of silver glitter.
Love the cover art.
A good amount of old sequins for crafting.
A hodge podge of old wooden beads. I spotted a lone spun head in the bag when I bought it which was an extra bonus.
Also in the hodge podge bag were some old erasers. A tower of vintge ribbon for my spun head bases.
Directions and the plastic forms to make pom pom pets.
Vintage Thumbtacks. I think I have them in about every color in the rainbow.
A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs songbook from 1938.
Another Friday, another sale, another good day...and it was Friday the 13th!
You don't have to defend yourself for buying more of anything!You're my kind of gal.....can never have too much:-)That goes for glitter too LOL.
Glad you found some goodies.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Doreen | January 14, 2012 at 03:43 PM
Alright you have to promise to always buy those pipe cleaners/chenille stems if even to just put them in the Finds shop...I can never find the vintage ones...never. What fantastic colors they are. Are those vintage pompom makers too! Wonderful glassine envelopes you know how I love those. I love how you always find the "Sam's" style wholesale club lot and not just the drug store single packs...enjoy your weekend..smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | January 14, 2012 at 04:38 PM
How fun that you found Valentine themed goodies so close to the holiday. Don't feel bad about cornering the market on vintage pipe cleaners. You make great use of them and when the supply dries up, you'll be set!
Posted by: Kathy | January 14, 2012 at 04:43 PM
Oh my Lord! I go gaga over vintage supplies. I could never vow to not buy more! I bought a box off Etsy, of unused old stock, of divine Aqua chenille stems. You just can't get that color or quality anywhere now, so old stock is like gold to me. Trouble is, I've hardly used any of my stems, cuz I don't wanna waste them on just anything.....:)
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | January 14, 2012 at 05:15 PM
I think all the really cool old people must live in your area! Lucky, fabby vintage finds!
Posted by: Jill | January 14, 2012 at 05:28 PM
Love that Snow White Songbook! Wow. That is awesome. Do you have any tips for finding estate sales in ones' area? I'm completely new to estate sales and seeing your fantastic finds sale after sale, I'm inspired to see what is out there in my area.
Posted by: Amanda M. | January 14, 2012 at 06:15 PM
Oh, such fun finds! That magazine is perfect so close to Valentines day! Sweet graphic.
And just wondering, what are glassine envelopes? What are they used for? I also had some fun finds this weekend! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Marci | January 14, 2012 at 09:51 PM
Oh, thank goodness you found some chenille stems and glitter! You probably have enough to glitter your car. Now, wouldn't that be pretty? You could then probably use the car for a nice tax write-off especially if you spelled out Magpie Ethel on the side with chenille stems.
Great haul. I love the Snow White music book.
Posted by: janet | January 14, 2012 at 11:02 PM
I think it's so fun to see craft supplies from the women who crafted before us! ♥
Posted by: Holly | January 15, 2012 at 04:47 AM
Remember - you're with friends here. Never any need to apologize or explain why you bought pipe cleaners (or any number of other things!)
Posted by: barbara | January 15, 2012 at 06:07 AM
I remember those erasers! This is why I love reading blogs and seeing what vintage stuff other people find. It takes you back a few years and reminds you of your childhood.
Posted by: Mary Ann | January 15, 2012 at 07:52 AM
I have to agree with Barbara. This is a safe place and we are here to support you.
And your pipe cleaners. :-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 15, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Those erasers sure brought back some memories!!
Posted by: Lynn | January 16, 2012 at 05:05 AM
Well I say you were very blessed to find all those lovely treasures! Why would you not buy them??? So glad you did.
Happy new week...ours if a snowy one. xo
Posted by: koralee | January 16, 2012 at 06:30 AM
Great find. A crafters paradise, for sure!
Posted by: Mecky | January 16, 2012 at 02:24 PM
Sometimes you just have to break your vow and pick up things that are in great condition. You know you will use those pipe cleaners so it was a good buy.
Those erasers were like an instant flash to the past. How I remember them!
Posted by: tammylovesdishes | January 22, 2012 at 06:31 PM