One thing about collections is that they are always growing. One of my earlier collection posts was on storks (#31). At the time I had a small collection.
I found this one the other day. Lisa commented on it and when I emailed her back I mentioned my collection had grown from my first stork post. She requested an update. This is the honeycomb one I found at an estate sale that spurred her request.
I got this trio of cotton storks off Ebay the other day. They are about 5 inches tall.
This celluloid stork is about 5 inches tall and lacks feet. He stands in a vase of vintage mercury picks.
Lots of tiny storks meant for shower decorations.
Marci from Parsley Vintage sent me this wood stork to add to my collection.
This is a tiny celluloid stork on a pick and is about an inch long.
I must include my favorite squeaky stork.
I found this gem on Ebay a couple of years ago. It is an old florist basket to welcome a new baby.
I love the wood stork that decorates it. Look at his spectacular neck.
I happened upon a similar basket on Ebay the other day and was the high bidder. The stork is celluloid.
This is a favorite cotton stork about 8 inches tall.
A stork from Elizabeth of Creative Breathing who requested my first challenge on storks. It is a bank.
Elizabeth also sent one of her amazing creations for my collection.
A stork made out of an old safety pin that was probably a shower decoration many years ago.
The beak is a toothpick.
Another favorite stork. The plastic fellow lives in my studio. He is about 2 foot tall.
The green bow around his neck holds this tiny celluloid stork charm.
I have extra storks for crafting.
My biggest stork is this gem. He is an old store display and is about 4 foot tall.
I think this collection did deserve to be revisited since it has grown since my previous post. Thanks Lisa, for the prod to do a second one.
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "show me your collection of ____." Always something fun to show.
what a great collection! that first one is cracking me up! the stork isn't holding htat baby sweetly at all! it looks like he is about to eat it!
Posted by: rae | October 23, 2012 at 07:18 AM
Wow-- what a variety! Fun!
Posted by: Diane | October 23, 2012 at 07:29 AM
By far the newest one is the cake taker....second runner up is the wooden basket. Isn't it wonderful to have a few to choose from...I can't see a stork anymore with out thinking of you....smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | October 23, 2012 at 07:59 AM
I never would have guessed that safety pin was a stork! Cool idea. Thanks for sharing the update on your collection.
Posted by: BethC | October 23, 2012 at 08:17 AM
That is a great collection. I especially like the ones with babies hanging from their beaks. But my fav is the tiny charm hanging from the green bow. I, too, think of you whenever I see a stork. Thanks for sharing.
Mary B.
Posted by: Mary B. | October 23, 2012 at 08:28 AM
Wow, your collection has grown. It is so fun the way you have them all collected in one spot. Love that! Such a cute Place to Be! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 23, 2012 at 08:48 AM
I like the stork with the stork necklace. There's nothing like a well-accessorized stork.
Posted by: Barbara | October 23, 2012 at 08:57 AM
Such a neat collection, and I love how they are all so unique and sweet! The basket is pretty cool!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | October 23, 2012 at 09:36 AM
YOU are getting deliciously out of control. I never knew I was so fond of storks. Delightful.
Although... the first stork with the baby in is beak looks a bit scary. I hope he remembers that it's a baby and not a goldfish.
Happy Tuesday.
Posted by: janet | October 23, 2012 at 09:39 AM
Gosh you have some great ones! What made you start collecting storks?
Posted by: Annette | October 23, 2012 at 10:16 AM
It's a great collection. I don't believe we associate babies with arriving via stork anymore or found in a cabbage patch. We are so honest about answering the little ones' questions about babies. This would therefore be a collection without the worries of reproductions. As always you make me smile. You are one of a kind. Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | October 23, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Sure do love looking at your storks again! The squeaky stork is my favorite along with the 2ft one,and how can you miss him... the 4ft store display guy.Of course they're all too cute!
Thanks for sharing :-)
Posted by: Doreen | October 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Love , Love , Love this collection ! I would have a heck of a time choosing a favorite, that's for sure. Thanks for sharing Laurie. Now I need to go back and study those photos one more time.
Posted by: Lisa W. | October 23, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Our 'stork' was a 747 Jumbo Jet operated by Northwest Orient Airlines and brought me a baby from Korea on 10/28/81 and 12/08/83!
Posted by: Tammy | October 23, 2012 at 08:12 PM
Love your stork collection, but more than that, I love that you show off your collections. They look so happy all hanging out in Storkland in you studio :) I MUST GET A STUDIO! They seem perfect in there but might look a little odd in my living room?
Posted by: Marci | October 24, 2012 at 09:13 PM
Whaaatt?! A stork collection! That's amazing! Your collections put mine to shame!
Posted by: OP SHOP MAMA | October 25, 2012 at 11:03 PM
What a fabulous collection! I have always loved vintage storks! They are always so cute!!
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2012 at 12:39 PM