Collection Challenge #194 - Vintage Shelf Liner/Edging

Longtime blog reader Lisa L. challenged me to show my collection of shelf liner or edging. She had been in search of some for her use and wondered if I had much in my stash.  At first I thought I only had a couple of items, but after a little rummaging around in my studio I discovered I had a nice little stash.

Some plain jane shelf liner in pink. I had some in turquoise as well which I used in my kitchen cabinets.

Another liner that is meant to line cabinet shelves. It is coated so you can wipe it down easily.

Another fun pattern.

I like the shelf liner with the patterns on the edge.  It is meant to line the shelf and then you fold the pattern over the edge of the shelf for a pretty border. A sweet geranium pattern.

I used some of this liner in my studio in a cabinet with glass doors.

Another liner with the fold over edge.

This sweet yellow liner with border has an edge that has a punched design. You can see where some of the pattern has been punched out.

I have a shelf that runs above the window in my studio.  The shelf is decorated with a vintage pink edge that is pleated.

Last but not least is my favorite shelf liner. It is in the original packaging and I have not opened it yet.

It is a little hard to see through the cellophane wrapper but the pattern is adorable parakeets perched on cherry branches. Original price 35 cents.

A fun little collection which is as much fun to put into use as it is to find.  Thanks for the suggestion Lisa! 

If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ___."

Happy day!

Comments

[Diane]

So cute! Why doesn't some company come out with these retro designs?? When I was a kid we had orange/gold/yellow mushroom foldover paper. Long gone now.

[Sheryl Remy]

Yes, the last one is definitely my favorite too. I remember when we used these. I wonder why they fell out of favor so to speak.
Sheryl

[Doreen]

Love those vintage shelf liners. I have a small stash of those too. They're mainly the Royledge ones in the flat packages. There's one that's plain white and the edge looks like lace. I laughed when you said you thought you had just a few items. Can't imagine that with you! So much fun to look at these. .25 for 15ft and .35 for 21ft. I'm surprised that you haven't opened the Parakeet and Cherry one yet.
Hmmmm.......I think I'm going to go look at what I have now and maybe use some :-)

[Sherry@Back2Vintage]

My favorite is the one you have in the cabinet in your studio. Love those sweet flowers and the scalloped edge. You have quite the collection...lots more than just a couple of rolls!

[janet johnson]

Dear Sir or Madam,
I would like to order 20 rolls of your parakeet shelf liner paper. Enclosed please find $7.00...
Don't I wish!?! Can you imagine a cupboard lined with that cheery paper?

I often use vinyl wallpaper. Easy to wipe down and you can get several matching rolls for a couple of dollars.

[Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity]

I would have opened that parakeet liner immediately and found a use for it- I can't believe you haven't used it yet. That is too cute for words!

[Margaret]

I just love all your collections! Did I miss one for vintage cake/cupcake decorations? Maggie/Maggie's Lil' Fixins

[Annette]

I miss the old shelf liner. The one you found with the birds is so sweet. I also like the geranium paper. I may have to try to find some kind for my cabinet.....

[shirley hatfield]

I just purchased a package of shelf edging from a blogger friend...it's red gingham print wth cherries, pears and grapes and two rows of tiny rick rack. It is Royledge brand and was 19 cents new. Isn't it fun? =D

[Maureen]

What great memories this brings back! My mom and dad lined all their shelves; I even did likewise in our first home, but not in this one. Maybe because we built new... shelf liners are great if you're unsure what exactly those spaces held previously.

Love the last one too!

[Shara]

I would never think to look for shelf liner, but now that I have seen that yellow one - I LOVE IT. I don't even like yellow per say, but those jaunty bows and pleats make me happy.

[Sir Thrift-A-Lot]

I look for shelf liners, but never see any exciting ones. Just nasty white & faux wood. Of course the yellow/black/white is drop dead gorge.

[Kathy]

The kind with the fold-over edge is my favorite and you know I love the floral patterns. Nice collection!

[Marci]

That last one with the cherries is FAB O! I would have a hard time opening that too, but oh my it would look cute!

[Erica]

You just reminded me that I have a couple rolls stashed somewhere! Now, where I stashed them is the question. I would love to find some of the kind that folds over to the edges in pink or aqua for my Pyrex cabinet.

~Erica

[vivian]

omg... even shelf liner.. you just have the best stuff. I wish they still sold the stuff with the fold over edge. what fun! love the pink ruffled one on you craft room shelf. soo cute!
have a great day
xoxo
vivian

[Eddie Mitchell]

I never knew about the liners with the fold over edges. I learn so much from reading your blog!

[barbara]

I never know what to do with that original packaging sometimes. Kind of hate to open it, but it's no good to anybody 'til you do! The parakeets would be fabulous with your bird collection, I'm sure.

[Melissa]

Cute! My favorite is probably the yellow and black bow one.
Another thing added to the want list.

[Kat]

Ohh! I love the bird's and cherries! That would make an amazing wallpaper pattern too!

[vintage grey]

All so pretty! I wish they would make things like these still! xo Heather