I can't believe this is my 100th collection challenge. I started these posts on Sept. 25th, 2010 with a post on Scottie Dogs. I have not missed a week with these posts. It has amazed me with the suggestions I have gotten and what I have found in my stash.
I had a hard time coming up with some great collection for #100. After some deep thinking, I decided to feature collections that numbered 100 or more!
Vintage Hankies. Just over 100 in my collection.
Small Christmas bells. I hang these all on one large plastic tree during Christmas.
Vintage gift ribbon with the foil bands. I toss them in this old battery jar whenever I find them.
I like the tiny foil band that keeps them tidy and the colors of the ribbon. The graphics on the foil band are a bonus.
Vintage dixie style waxed paper cups. I am drawn to them because of the graphics... especially those for specific holidays.
Buttons would have been super easy. Rather than single buttons (which add up quick in button land), I decided to do buttons on original cards. I easily have over 100 of them.
Vintage honeycomb paper balls and bells. Crazy for this stuff.
The orange balls below the honeycomb daisy have yet to be assembled..there are tons.
I do put these colorful honeycomb items to a happy use in my studio.
I never ever pass by a mercury glass pick if it is a decent price. I have one more big container of them, but it is in my Christmas stuff and I did not want to search for it. There are easily over 100 in these two containers.
Another thing I don't pass by is vintage holiday stickers. Dennison is one popular brand. I have a drawer full of them as well as a couple other containers full.
I would have to include spun heads. I craft with them of course, but collect them as well.
I collect vintage storks. Here are some that watch me work in my studio. I also have some old store stock which brings my total over 100.
I have over 100 vintage Easter chicks and ducks.
Another item I have trouble leaving behind is vintage wrapping paper. I pick it up and stash it away.
Graphic attraction...pure and simple.
I don't sew much, but vintage rick rack calls my name as well. I have over 100 packs of the stuff.
I really like the two tone kind, like on the left of the photo.
Vintage dice roll my way as well. I have a jar that contains over 100 of them.
Vintage playing cards. I collect either children's decks or those that have great graphics on the backside. I have over 100 decks.
Wow. I do like to collect. I often think of renaming these posts "Hoarders Challenge" or perhaps "ORGANIZED Hoarders Challenge". I probably have more collections of 100....Christmas reflectors, vintage christmas ornaments, vintage advertising spoons and vintage paper party napkins, just to name a few. I thought about ending these challenge posts at 100, but I enjoy doing them and seeing what new collection I can show and what suggestions you have. Who knows maybe I will make it up to 150 posts on collections?
If you have an idea for a future challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "show me your collection of ______.". Your idea may be post #101.
happy day.
Wow Laurie, great stuff! I have the same large celluloid stork you have pictured, plus an much larger (45") paper mache one. There were two of theme at the sale where he was purchased.. Wondering if his sibling resides with you?
Posted by: Astrid | April 10, 2012 at 08:03 AM
100 congratulations for making it this far! I suspect you'll get to 150 easily!
Posted by: barbara | April 10, 2012 at 09:02 AM
Swoon. Love the storks! 100's of vintage goodies, but only one you. You are an original. These pictures made my day happy. Happy day!
Posted by: Kim G. | April 10, 2012 at 09:29 AM
WOW is all I can stay to this!!
Posted by: Nan | April 10, 2012 at 09:50 AM
Congrats on reaching 100! I haven't missed a one and I'll be there at 150.
Crafters beware. This is not the town to come looking for spun cotton heads, storks, Christmas stickers, etc.
Happy sunny day!
Posted by: janet | April 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM
100 collections and a collection of 100's. I used to think I was a collector...not anymore. You are the queen and I love all the fun things you collect!! I'm glad you will keep the collections coming.
:>) Annette
Posted by: Annette | April 10, 2012 at 10:08 AM
Happy 100. I'm looking forward to 100 more collection posts!! I always enjoy your studio and your honeycomb collection is simply magical. I'm especially loving your hankie pillows. There are a few posts that I've missed over the years and I've had fun going through your blog.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | April 10, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Congratulations on your 100th post!
Thanks for making me feel "normal"
LOL.....thought I was the only "Organized Hoarder" out there :-)Of course you outnumber me in the quantity of goodies. So much fun to look at. Can't imagine you stopping your Collections Challenge.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | April 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM
No....I don't even think I have a hundred hankies. I need to get to shopping I mean collecting. Please don't stop these are such fun. I cannot even imagine having anything more than you. You are my encyclopedia. Love it all...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | April 10, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Congratulations on number 100!! I love to read them so I'm glad you decided to keep going. I am looking forward to the next 100.
Posted by: Kathy | April 10, 2012 at 01:40 PM
All those items make my head spin! What collections! You've been collecting things I would have never dreamed to keep, but it all looks good together. For whatever reason, seeing all those spun heads in jars gave me a chuckle! Congrats on making it to 100!
Posted by: Shelley Germann | April 10, 2012 at 04:28 PM
Thanks for all of those happy Tuesdays ! I have enjoyed all of the Collector Challenge posts so much ... and tonight is no exception !
Posted by: Lisa W. | April 10, 2012 at 07:59 PM
That was by far my favorite collection challenge! Your 100th challenge and items you have over 100 of...Brilliant! I bow down to the QUEEN of Collecting (and the displays are pretty great too!)Keep em' comin!
Posted by: Marci | April 10, 2012 at 08:17 PM
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow!
(That's 100 "O's" just for you. Love all your stuff and if I ever come to Oregon, I which museum I am going to first - Magpie Ethel's!)
Posted by: Shara | April 10, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Wow!! I, like the others who have posted spoken before me.. so glad you are going to keep on sharing!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | April 11, 2012 at 05:11 AM
Just incredible!! And all of it is so fun to look at and learn about, especially the particulars of what you collect. You're the only person I know who makes collecting vintage paper cups interesting!
You're also the only person I know who collects vintage paper cups. :-) Looking forward to the next 100, Ethel.
Posted by: Into Vintage | April 11, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Wow!!!! I don't know if I am more taken with the items or the organization. You amaze and inspire me.
I just can't wait until your book comes out and I can see it all in one place. :-)
Posted by: Melissa | April 11, 2012 at 03:59 PM
You have an amazing collection(s)! I am drooling over the rick rack--my favorite.
Posted by: Tresa | April 11, 2012 at 04:28 PM
oh the rick rack, love that stuff!!! my mom allways had that in her sewing box!!!
I love the dice to, we have a ton of them in old mason jars and my kids love playing with them:) I so love seeing all your treasures!!!
Posted by: elma | April 11, 2012 at 07:00 PM
Happy 100!! Wow, you have some amazing treasures!! Love the dixie cups, wrapping paper, and hankies!! Oh, you have such a great eye and collection!! Thanks for sharing so much eye candy!! ;) xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | April 11, 2012 at 08:35 PM