A-Junkin’ We Will Go, A-Junkin’ We Will Go

Did I get your attention?  No????  Okay, maybe the below will.  I had a vey fruitful, though somewhat expensive day!  Well, my truck broke down BIG TIME.  That was the expensive part.  The fruitful part was the goodies I found. 

Ad on Craig’s List: Antique Toys:  I have quite a few antique toys, if someone wants to come look and make me an offer on what they would like a partial list includes a Flash Gordon toy gun, Marx wind up taxi, large iron bus, a Mike Mulligan type steam shovel, many other toy pistols and pea shooters, old board games from the 30's....too much to list. I have been listing them one at a time, but this is getting tedious, and I would rather just pull them all out when some of you can come by.

Sooooo, that got my attention.  I go by after work today (I also went to a private estate/garage sale today, more on that later).  Hubby was heading to Bass Pro with the Son, so I was at loose ends.  

Eh?  It’s raining you say?  No problem, have umbrella, will junk!  Pouring buckets you say?  Oh, well, what’s a little water.

So, you ask.  Ya’ gonna tell us what you found?  Okay….I will. :)

Hollywood Movie Bingo Game

  See the famous names Tracy? Crosby, Lombard?    Can I tell you, it only gets better?

   Cute! A game about a frog, based on a book

Immaculate board

Love the wording

Play the market on Wall Street!  Test your skills against the market!  I have NEVER even heard of this game.  Looks to be complete too.

Darling – 1935

And MINT 1915 Love these illustrations! Opera glasses – Think they are some kind of plastic maybe, though they look mother of pearl, not sure, but they work!

You want more you say??  This isn’t enough?

 

Okay, how about a Built-Rite cardboard house!   Ok, you know I’m a miniaturist, so I’m going to love little houses.  Needs  the tabs put back in the slot, but what a find!  NOT TORN!

Heavy Metal Soldier, just missing his gun – 1930’s probably, maybe as late as 40’s but doubt it.  Still with some of the original paint.

I tried and I tried, but I couldn’t get a picture INSIDE the FotoReel.  It’s a Lion Tamer!  You turn the wheel (yes, it works) and you see 3D scenes of a man taming different big cats!  This thing is old and in almost perfect condition.  The turning wheel slips a little.

  Isn’t this neat?  Metal rattle thingy (LOL- love my technical jargon?) From the outside, 20’s? 30’s?

Toy Waffle Iron – it actually looks as if you could put it on a stove and use it.

Tricky Taxi – Still winds, just missing the handle and a little paint.

Lead(?) toy soldiers in near perfect shape.

Heavy Metal running Cowboy and Indians with some of their original pain left.

Tin Gypsy Wagon  - the nice colors!

You are looking straight down on this.  You turn the knob and it spins within itself.  Not sure what it is called.  The name escapes me.  Old spinning top w/box – the box is torn on the backside but I have all the pieces.

WHEW!  Nope, that’s not it, just all for today.  I apologize for the quality of the pictures; I was trying to fry fish and take pictures at the same time.

If you see anything that interests you, please let me know. These will go up on Etsy soon (I hope – I’m behind on my listings).  I ship worldwide and take PayPal.

I still have several more toy items I got today that I’m going to share with you and I REALLY want to go back again for some more that I didn’t get.  But, after that purchase and the one I made at lunch today at the private estate/garage sale (pictures to follow soon), I need to SELL things, NOT purchase them!  I’m BROKE.  Not to mention all the repair work done to my truck today (sob).

Until Later………………………

100th (well 100+) FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY

WOO HOO!!!  I made it to 100+ followers!  I’m soooo excited.   I never thought I would make it this far.  Thank you for hanging in there with me as I ranted, raved, mumbled, and generally carried on about everything from miniatures to junkin’ to my bad back/neck (& now knee!). 

Now, before y’all revolt and unsubscribe to my blog for not coming through with the promised giveaway, here it is…

DRUM ROLL PLEASE>>>>>>>

Yep, you could win your very own Cavallini Butterfly stamp set!  Stamp muslin for ribbon, make tags, cards, gift paper, the sky’s the limit.  Those of you that mini, they have their uses there too (think mini pillows).  Yes, I have a set and they are really neat.

I tried to come up with something that everyone who follows me would like.  I believe I have quite a diverse following, so having something that appealed to all was hard to come up with.  This stamp set was chosen because it fits into many different categories. 

So, “what are the rules” you ask?

1)  Leave a comment, even if you just say “Hi!”  (one entry)
2)  Post on your blog’s sidebar or on your blog and leave a separate comment (one entry)

You can become a follower if you like, but it is NOT REQUIRED.  I prefer you follow me because you want to, not because you have to.  

That’s it!  Please make sure you leave a separate comment as I will use a Random Number generator to decide a winner.  Also, if you don’t have a blog, make sure you leave an email address so I can contact you if you win.

Contest Deadline:  June 20th, midnight CST (USA)
Why?  It’s Father’s Day & Hubby’s birthday so it’s easy for me to remember!

This contest is open Worldwide. 

Until later……………

Wonderful Giveaway at Vintiquities Workshop

I wanted to share with you the wonderful giveaway Thespa is having over on her blog, Vintiquities Workshop. 

Here is an excerpt:

So many vintage goodies! Lots of image rich vintage book pages, antique music sheets, vintage and antique cards of all shapes and sizes, a wooden cabinet purse, antique buttons, antique lace bits, and the hankie card from my tutorial!

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Not only is she having this awesome giveaway celebrating 100 posts, she also included a tutorial on how to make the vintage handkerchief holder you see in the picture.

So, head on over and take a look.  You want be disappointed.  But, hurry, giveaway ends Monday, May 31st!

Until Later……………………..

Smiles~

The Swap

Well, I participated in my first “real life” sized swap and boy, was I every happy I did!  My swap partner was Lesley from Country Girl Corner in the UK.   The Shabby Chic Cottage hosted the swap.

I sent Lesley a (what I hope) was a nice package of assorted items (pppssstt Lesley, got a surprise headed your way too – found something & thought of you) & today, I received my package from her.

Okay, I had to pick myself up OFF the floor because I fell out of my chair.  Why? you ask.  Well, because look at the goodies she sent:

OH YEAH! Magazine & frames

Cat Sachet (Smells GREAT!)  And you know I LOVE kitties!A Vintage Tablecloth (YUMMY) – Look at the gorgeous embroidered flowers!  And the cutes frames….got ideas for those already.

Country Living Magazine from the UK (WOO HOO)

AND THE CREME DE LA CREME!  A LaMODE Petit Journal dated 1902! (I want to make that dress for a doll!)

Still with a piece of an original pattern in it!  And look at those needlepoint charts!

The dresses Ah, should I say, Toilette???

 

Lesley – THANK YOU!!!!!!!  You were spot on when you put this together for me.  Girlfriend, did you read my mind?????  :)

I hope dear that you were as happy with your gift from me as I was with yours.  And if you happen to read this, just ignore that you are getting a surprise in a few weeks LOL.

Until Later…………………….

Here are a Few Free Images

I just received some Ebay wins in the mail and thought I would share a few of them with you. 

These have been scanned at as high a resolution as possible.  I have many many more photos & postcards in my collection – plans are in the works to share them with you.  Just need to find the time to scan everything.

If I remember correctly, these are CDVs & were used as calling cards.  If I’m wrong, someone PLEASE correct me. 

Please do not sell these images as your own.  However, you may use them as part of your art that your resale.  Enjoy!

Until Later…………………..

Smiles~

Thank you

I want to say a big THANK YOU! to everyone for all the kind comments concerning my little Lydia and her publication in Miniature Collector.   You really made my day.

Also, thank you to everyone who comments and even those that don’t.  I know you are out there and am very grateful.

Well it seems not only have I made over 100 posts, I have hit the 100 FOLLOWERS mark!  YIPPEE!!!!! HAPPY DANCE!!!!

So, in just a bit (once I get some swap obligations out of the way), I will have a giveaway.  Watch this spot for details.

Until later………………………..

Smiles~