I have the beach on my mind for two reasons. One, I found a sand bucket this weekend at an estate sale.
Two, Amy and I are hitting the road once again and doing a quick overnight junking trip to the Oregon coast. It seemed fitting to share my sand bucket collection today.
I have a few sand buckets and pick them up if the price is right. I am not concerned about condition as these buckets have usually seen some play time.
Flip side of above bucket.
This happy little bucket is by the Chein company which made a huge variety of vintage toys.
This one was found at an estate sale in the garage full of nails and screws. I had to convince the fellow to dump the contents as I just wanted the bucket.
Super cute flip side.
ABC sand bucket.
I have a couple of sand buckets that originally were containers for food. This tin turned bucket held toffees.
This worn tin originally held peanut butter and has Wizard of Oz graphics. Why don't peanut butter companies still do things like this?
I love to dig in the sand when I am at the beach.
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____". You never know what I will dig up in my stash.
Send some good junking vibes to Amy and I as we hit the coast in search of treasures. Hoping for a good bowl of clam chowder too. Happy Day.
Cute collection! I have a couple watering cans with similar graphics but no buckets.
What part of the coast are you gals hitting up?
Have fun!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | June 24, 2014 at 07:48 AM
You sure can't beat the old graphics. Great colors!
Posted by: Diane | June 24, 2014 at 09:11 AM
Sending great junking vibes to the two of you!
Hope you guys have fun and maybe you'll find lots more treasures for your "someday" beach house :-)
Love those vintage buckets by the way!
I don't think I've ever come across any down this way.
Posted by: Doreen | June 24, 2014 at 09:26 AM
Fun collection. They will be perfect in a beach home.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | June 24, 2014 at 09:28 AM
What a fabulous collection. They are so hard to come by. Those graphics are just amazing, even with some rust and wear. Have a wonderful time junking! Take lots of pics!!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | June 24, 2014 at 10:33 AM
Nice collection. It would be cute displayed with a couple of aquarium sandcastles Or swim caps!
Posted by: janet johnson | June 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM
What a cute collection! Won't they be darling at your "Someday Beach House"? :)
I used to have the Wizard of Oz PB pail, and a wonderful Rodeo themed pail by J.Chein. But I went through a phase where I tried to deny my love of vintage...and I SOLD tons of stuff. Including the pails. Boo Hoo.
Erica :)
Posted by: Erica | June 24, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Awesome collection. Makes me want to make a sand castle. Good luck at the coast!
Posted by: Pam @ House of Hawthornes | June 24, 2014 at 01:52 PM
Oh what a great collection. I have seen them in the antique stores for a lot of $. One I wanted was $65!!! too much for me.
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | June 24, 2014 at 05:51 PM
These are adorable and lucky you - a road trip to the beach!! Where are you headed?
Posted by: Kathy | June 24, 2014 at 07:38 PM
I agree. Our packaging today is boring and temporary. I know two artists, that takes metal work like this and makes amazing jewelry/art out of it. It preserves it and gets it back into the light where it deserves to be! Laura
Posted by: Hastypearl | June 24, 2014 at 08:30 PM
These are all just so sweet. I have never seen a sand pail ever in all my junking. Must have a little something to do with not living anywhere near the shore!
Have fun on your junking trip! Amy really did pass the secret test, didn't she????
Posted by: Shara | June 24, 2014 at 09:11 PM
Staying in seaside and junking Astoria, long beach and whatever we find on the way home
Happy day
Laurie,
Sent from my iPhone
Posted by: Laurie | June 24, 2014 at 09:20 PM
These buckets and shovel bring me back! We used them at Seaside Heights, NJ when visiting the cousins! They were brightly colored as I remember! The shovels were always red.
How about a collection of movie stuff; e.g., I have a collection of Wizard of Oz stuff.
Also, do you collect Cracker Jack gifts? Like rings, whistles, little figures, etc... My husband gave me a Cracker Jack ring after he proposed...so did some guys in the office until my ring was sized and mounted! ;)
Posted by: Betty in Arlington | June 25, 2014 at 05:03 AM
I know it's wrong to be jealous but, I have to admit I felt a little pang when I looked at your collection! Have a fun-safe trip! :)
Posted by: martha | June 25, 2014 at 05:28 AM
Quite a difference from the sad little plastic pails you see now, they're lovely!
Posted by: Jill | June 25, 2014 at 06:33 PM
Your sand buckets are the cutest!! Love the sweet graphics on them! You have a very sweet collection there! Have fun on your trip!! :) Happy weekend! xo Holly
Posted by: Holly | June 27, 2014 at 07:06 AM
Do you have a collection of bells?
do you have a collection of thimbles?
Do you have a collection of salt and pepper shakers?
Posted by: diane c | June 27, 2014 at 06:22 PM
Adorable collection. What a lot of joy these surely brought many a child so long ago!
Posted by: Maureen | June 29, 2014 at 05:48 PM