I picked up some vintage barrettes at an estate sale the other day. I always grab them when I find them as the colors, shapes and tiny size make them easy to use in crafting.
Lots of variations with a simple bow design. I love the two on the right with the little cutout scallop edge.
Some larger bows.
Tiny little darling barrettes.
Sometimes they come in sweet shapes.
Sometimes they have a little bling.
I love the faux tortoiseshell look. The one with flowers is especially charming.
Pretty in pink
And then in vintage green. These are older barrettes.
Halloween orange.
Valentine hearts
A favorite.
Makes me want to wear barrettes in my hair every once in awhile!
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a note and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____." The collections keep on coming...
This was a fun collection!! Brings back memories.
With Easter coming up. What about children's hats, Easter bonnets, etc.. I tried to tell if you can done one of these before. If not would love to know if you have any.
Posted by: Lisa | March 04, 2014 at 06:10 AM
Awwww.....brings back memories of having those,yarn ribbons and headbands in my hair when I was little. I have pics of me with them in my hair. Love the flower,birds and hearts ones. I can see some of those in your hair :-)
Have a great day!
**Love your props by the way
Posted by: Doreen | March 04, 2014 at 06:28 AM
Love this collection. Barrettes are something I too like to pick up. They are small enough that I have room for them, and they can be used for so many things.
Posted by: Julie | March 04, 2014 at 06:54 AM
Oh wow - total walk down memory lane for me! I had waist-length, thick and wavy hair, and these barrettes seemed to hold about two strands of hair - ha ha! I recognized most of the ones you have in your collection - they were definitely a wardrobe staple back "in the day."
Posted by: JoyceG | March 04, 2014 at 08:14 AM
What a sweet collection. I especially love the flowers and the scottie dog. Josie needs a good trim on her bangs right now. Her barrette (to help disguise her overgrown bangs) isn't nearly as darling as your collection.
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | March 04, 2014 at 08:15 AM
Wow, does THIS bring back memories! My mom had me wear these all the time back in the 60's... those bangs of mine were always in my eyes (as a matter of fact, they STILL are!) Especially love those bird ones; so cute!
Posted by: Maureen | March 04, 2014 at 09:35 AM
Adorable and I love the way you photographed them!
Posted by: Kathy | March 04, 2014 at 05:47 PM
Oh, they are so sweet, but I am also loving all your crochet thread!! That light blue and pretty pink variegated thread are so lovely! xo Heather
Posted by: vintage grey | March 04, 2014 at 06:59 PM
I'm imagining these in a pretty jar sitting on the bathroom counter. Cute idea, huh? I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for these for you. Definitely something I've never found but then again, I've never really looked :-)
~Erica
Posted by: Erica | March 05, 2014 at 04:19 AM
Oh my gosh! These are sooo cute! I think the Scottie dog is my favorite but I love them all!
I occasionally get one of these in the bottom of boxes and bags that I purchase at garage sales and I always give them away. I did buy a little one with a duck on it and it is in my craft stuff. Hmmm...where is that little duck? Thanks for sharing Laurie! karen...
Posted by: karen | March 05, 2014 at 06:12 AM
I LOVE these barrettes! I have been looking as long as I remember for a barrette my Mom gave me as a little girl. It is a white bar type with pastel pink green and blue,almost a light aqua tiny flowers very similar to the ones here in your pictures.(Tulips I think)If you ever come across one! -Judy A-
Great post!
Posted by: Judy Ainsworth | March 05, 2014 at 07:37 AM
Another wonderful collection! They are so sweet and colorful. Looks like you have quite the collection of crochet thread, too.
Do you have a collection of whisk brooms?
Posted by: Annette | March 05, 2014 at 08:30 AM
Like so many other readers, I was known to wear a few of these! Thanks for sharing...it sure brings back memories!
Posted by: Shelley Germann | March 05, 2014 at 10:30 AM
That little bluebird is adorable. No vintage barrettes at my house, but I do have an arsenal of hair doodles that I use on Hazel. I wore those through most of my Elementary School days - I don't think I ever did wear a barrette. Maybe that's why I don't collect them. (But, I would buy that bluebird if I found it!) Another great collection!
Posted by: Shara | March 06, 2014 at 09:00 PM