THRIFT STORE GOODIES!

I went to two thrift stores this week! Here are my goodies:

I'll start with my "prize of the week" - an awesome Christmas stocking for $1.00!

I found a nice roll of vintage wrapping paper, and a silky soft red/black scarf (which I'll use for a tablecloth). I've been looking for a scrapbook or photo album to put all my mother's 1951 shower/wedding cards in. I chose this floral fabric-covered one.

This cute little girl with a polka dot scarf is a Fenton (red sticker included) mug and the mini creamer/syrup is a no-name. The selection of blingy earrings, at 50 cents each, will be added to my craft stash.

Three 8-1/2 x 11 pieces of (what I believe are) real felt, from the old $.17 price tags.

Two boxes of vintage red bulbs and two old tart tins that had been painted as decorations.

Three small glass jars, and a set of 2-1/2" tall spice (?) cans - Meister, made in Brazil.

I was pleased to find an HRM turkey cutter, along with a holly one. A fun bag of pink, silver, and cream bead strands will be put to good use, I'm sure!

I was also happy to find this interesting vintage planter, made in Japan, to add to my collection!

Last is a group of vintage Christmas money holders and one card. In the post below this one I've shown them individually so you can use them if you wish.

'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Just sharing some of my decorations . . . :)

 These vintage-look wreaths were picture frames from a discount store, 

just popped out the middle!

 (that's a 78rpm record of White Christmas)

 These mini S&P's with the carriages are new from the thrift shop this season!

I made this "elf crossing" sign for the little bridge that my neighbors

use to go to the bus stop at the bottom of my driveway!

TEACHERS GIFTS/CRAFTS

I'm sitting here at the computer with my feet up on the desk, listening to Christmas music while waiting for the Patriots/Ravens game to come on in 45 minutes! Here's what I did for Becky's three special ed. teachers ( head of spec. ed, school psychologist, and job coach):

Every year I make them something. This year I made these little ornaments ~

I also gave them these ~

These cookie tins (full of cookies) are only 4 inches square! I got them at Big Lots. I made the calendars; a Yankee candle; and each gets a nail file with a charm that was only 25 cents a piece at a local Ocean State Job Lot store.

The also will get a mini loaf of triple berry "bread" and an Oreo cookie lollipop covered in mint-flavored white chocolate! I appreciate these ladies and all they do for the special ed. kids!