Monday, November 15, 2010

State Fair

Hey, how was your weekend? If you stopped by on Saturday you might have noticed that I was planning a day of treasure hunting. It was a lot of fun! Found some new places, went to a couple thrift shops and scored some cool things in which I'll show you after my scrapbook page share.


These photos are from the N.C. State Fair that hubby and I went to last month. I used a new digital kit 'Be Happy'by Hazel Olive Designs. These vintage animal cards are perfect for my theme!


I just got this twine/jute from Papertrey Ink. It's fabulous! It's just the right thickness. I've had some in the past that's just to thick and hard to work with!


I added a few die cuts and stitching to the page. I like the country feel and the way it turned out. A pretty simple one that I enjoyed creating....just love paper crafts! :)

Okay, if you like thrift shopping and collecting vintage items and antiques, keep reading. If that's not your cup of tea, go ahead and continue on to the next blog. ;)


Have you been to your local thrift shop recently? It's amazing what you can find! These places are always hit or miss and worth some chuckles! Audrey and I had a great time visiting two Goodwill locations and scored some awesome things like this apple jar for $4.99. It looks rather tiny in this photo but it's actually about 7-8 inches tall. It's a great piece to display during autumn when apples are plentiful!


I found a set of these snowflake cookie/snack trays with cups. Each tray was $1.49 and each cup was .29! Pretty cool find! I will have to serve some tea and cookies with this set next month!


Now this was my best score! It's a Lenox salt and pepper set with leaf dish...so pretty and detailed. It's brand new, was in the box unopened with a Macy's bar code on the bottom. Just $2.99! Sweet! I adore the detail and happy glow on Santa's face!

Well, I found a few other goodies at the antique stores we visited, but I'll share those items another day so I don't keep you too long or bore you to tears with dozens of photos! ;) I'm so happy you dropped by! I hope you too had a great weekend. I'll try and do some blog hopping so I can see what all you have been up to and see if you have some crafty shares to inspire my crafting for today! Until tomorrow, have yourself a great Monday! :)

13 comments:

Virginia L. said...

AWSOME layout and photos! Those vintage animal photos are made just for YOU! Love your antique finds!! I'm hoping to hit some antique stores this weekend! Will share if I get something... ;)

Niki Estes said...

I love your layout, Kathy! Perfect embellishments!

Unknown said...

Agree with Virginia awesome layout and love the vintage elements

itsallrosi said...

these printed up so nice - love the page!

and some good shopping, too!

cnelson said...

super cute lo! love those animal cards! fab antique finds! so fun!

Kay said...

Adorable layout, Kathy! The goodies you used are the perfect style and theme! I LOVE going to the State Fair. :) You found some wonderful treasures on your antique hunt. Wow, fabulous items and great prices!! ♥♥ Kay

Renée said...

great layout and great finds!

Heather Rogers said...

Fabulous LO Kathy. The vintage imges are so cute. :)

LG said...

Love your cool finds! They are so pretty perfect for the holidays!

Love your layout design too! Love the simple but striking composition

Audrey Pettit said...

We scored big time that day, didn't we? I'm loving all the goodies that we both found. And I'm totally loving that scrap page, too. It is fabulous!

Viola Mahr said...

Hi Kathy! I don't remember if I've ever visited your blog before... but seeing it now, I'm in love with your soft, simple style! Thank you for sharing all your lovely creations. Shabby is my idea too. And as to your thrift store finds, I found some really similar jars recently ... I posted about it a couple days ago :) Nice coincidence!

hugs,
Viola

LeAnne said...

Waa, I want to go shopping with you. Nice finds! The page is cute too!

Patty O'Malley said...

Love your vintage treasures! The snowflake plate and cup are adorable and something you can use through the winter. Love that salt and pepper shaker, too.

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