I hit two sales today. One church sale and one estate sale. The estate sale was advertised as a 4 story, 3500 sq. ft. home, packed full. I did not find one thing there...it was a total dud. I even tried to use some of Barbara's tips from this post, but there just wasn't a thing there that I wanted. Everything I did purchase came from a church sale. Not a crazy good sale, but worth my time to hit it.
A hot pink lingerie drying rack and a stack of plastic paper plates holders in good colors.
A figural bottle for my collection. I don't see any marks on it to give me a clue to its original use.
I am a sucker for old Easter grass. I am more of a sucker if Flopsy is on the bag. Some old tin molds for crafting ornaments.
A bird statue for my bird themed bathroom.
A couple of Syrocco flower plaques, that would look nifty with a coat of spray paint.
A wonderful old coverlet with a sprinkling of flowers. This was my favorite find.
I always take pity on the craft projects that make their way to a sale. I rescued two handmade bunnies. Their heads are blown eggs.
At least I did not leave both sale empty handed. I am hitting a sale tomorrow that I have higher hopes for. Cross your fingers for me!
Happy day!
I love a good church sale -- they are the best! In addition to being the Vintage Crafter, you are also the Vintage Craft Rescuer (is that a word?) and I'm sure that blown egg couple is very grateful you came across them today.
Posted by: Into Vintage | March 09, 2012 at 06:28 PM
Laurie, I received the dress labels! Thank you. If you have time tomarrow, Rusty Glamour at 510 E Main in Battle Ground (old town) opens at 10a! Just got my space completed and the shop is FULL of treasures!! First day of openness!!
Sue xoxo
Posted by: sue hagood | March 09, 2012 at 06:30 PM
There you go again, bringing home old craft projects like they're an adorable stray puppy! I love it-- I also love the way you've been able to transform your other "strays" with your "Magpie Magic"!
That bird statue is so great and will look fabulous in your bathroom~ great find!!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | March 09, 2012 at 06:32 PM
Fingers Crossed for tomorrow ! You did manage some very good finds today however ... vintage Easter grass in the original package cannot be beat !
Posted by: Lisa W. | March 09, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Since I like researching so much, I looked around for your bottle and I think it is a snow cone syrup bottle. I doesn't matter what it is - it is adorable! I have a set of those little metal tumblers too. I like to use them for little bouquets. Hopefully the junking season will be GREAT for us all!
Posted by: Shara | March 09, 2012 at 08:25 PM
I don't think I've ever found that much stuff at all of the church sales I've been to combined - that looks like it was a great one!
Posted by: barbara | March 10, 2012 at 04:58 AM
Love that coverlet but my fave is the pink dish with the birds perched on it! Cute!
Posted by: Linda @ A La Carte | March 10, 2012 at 07:04 AM
Love love love that little pink birdbath figurine!! I don't know if I can find time for any sales today but which one was the dud?
Posted by: Kathy | March 10, 2012 at 08:04 AM
The figural glass bottle looks exactly like a bottle of maple syrup that I bought through Williams Sonoma only a few years back. It originally had a black disc is inserted under the stopper, so looks like a top hat on a snowman!
My first church sale is this saturday and I can't wait ... your finds always inspire me to keep hunting :)
Posted by: Lisa P | March 13, 2012 at 09:58 AM