Showing posts with label American Girl. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Thrift Share: Paper, Crafting Finds, Good Reads, and a VT Stash

I had a busy weekend, with lots of walking and some cross-country skiing (and falling) in Warren, VT, so I knew that I'd have to hit the local thrift stores early. I headed to Central Square in Cambridge for some delicious, quick lunch at Mary Chung's and on to the Goodwill. I made a quick-for-me stop, lasting only about 45 minutes, but found some great deals.


The first item that found its way into my basket was a box of tissue sheer notepaper, made by Eaton. Buttery yellow and tissue thin, would this be better used in altered art, collages, or as an actual writing medium?


Eatons_sheer_leaves


I also found a more contemporary bundle of notecards - and the ever useful 'Thank You' notecard:


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These delightful vintage photo albums (one for "Memories" and one for "Wedding Memories" ) were designed to hold the square photos of yesteryear.. Does anyone know when photo print sizes became larger? The mid 70s, perhaps?


Vintage_photo_albums


A set of wooden rods and balls, designed for handbag-creating use, was also found..


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.. and round out by a varied selection of Little Golden, American Girl, and Home Décor books!


Click on each image to enlarge..


Little_golden_book_set Decor_booksAg_kit_book


On Friday night, my boyfriend and I headed up to Waitsfield, VT, where we stayed at a friend's guest house. The next day, as he tacked the hills of Mad River Glen, I walked over to the Bridge Street Marketplace and visited Lost-N-Found, a rummage emporium that was brimming with goodness. I'll be writing a separate post on my finds, but I will share one - a glue gun with sticks! I have never owned a glue gun, but am sure that I will now be adorning every available edge with hot glue and braided trim!


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Read about more fun shares on Apron Thrift Girl, where this post will be in the usual Thrift Share Monday collection!