Wacky Pack Wednesday

Okay, ladies, you should recognize this Wacky.  Although, this older type, in a box, is before my time; at least before my "make-up" time.

Have a beautiful day!

Ray

I stay away from news and topical events here on my blog-- get enough of that elsewhere.  But I can't let the passing of Ray Manzarek go without comment.  Sad day for music fans.  Maybe he and Jim are together again today.  Here is a Doors tag I made late last year (and as a matter-of-fact, I'm working on a collage right now with The Doors represented). RIP, Ray.

TT/Letter T

For the letter T this week at Tag Tuesday, I chose the ever humble, very natural actor Spencer Tracy.  He made acting look so easy.  Guess that is the mark of real talent.

Happy Tuesday!

Vintage Girl LO

I'm not sure my mother would appreciate being called "vintage," but if the photo fits...  This is a copy of a picture of my mom.  I made a layout for Kaisercraft's Saturday Sketch Challenge #3 (May 2013).

It's hard to see, but there is a girl and three boys peeking out in the background. The girl is my mom's older sister, and the boys are neighborhood kids.

And believe it or not, my family still has the doll that my mom is holding in the picture.  She's not in the best condition, but not bad, considering her "vintage" age. She is a "Baby Sandy" doll from the 1930s.  I bet my mom pushed her around in the old doll buggy I showed here.

Enjoy your day!

Saturday Sales

I knew of one estate/garage sale (that was how it was billed) near me Saturday and headed out with the family in tow.  Well, we also stumbled upon four more sales within the same neighborhood.  Pleasant surprise.  Here's the haul:

Rather large, very 70s looking crewel picture. Keeping this for myself! It cost all of one dollar. I asked the garage sale proprietress if she knew who had made it. She said, "My great-aunt, and I'm selling it because I know she won't be here today."

 An old feed sack apron, modeled by my daughter.

Old Bingo game, fold-over stationery from Current (I have a soft spot for vintage Current as my mother  always bought it back in the 70s), old alarm clock that so far is working, raffia letter holder, bunch of vintage floral and fruit seals-- never found any of those at a garage sale before.  Neat!

So a not too promising morning turned out pretty darn good.  I'll take that any day of the week!

Happy thrifting out there!

Great-Grandma's Dolls

My great-grandmother made these two dolls many, many years ago.  I have to guess when-- 1930s?  Maybe sooner?  Maybe later?  The fabric and styles suggest 20s or 30s to me.

They're about 24 inches long, and each even has her own undergarments.

I'm impressed both pairs of shoes are still with us.

A little hard to see, but all three buttons are different.  I imagine Grandmother was using odds and ends here.

My sister has a smaller doll made by the same great-grandma.  I'll have to post about that someday.

Linking to Mockingbird Hill Cottage and "A Favorite Thing" since a handmade doll from a great-grandmother is a very special thing.

Have a great weekend!

Poppies Are Popping

I mentioned last year that a friend of mine gave me some poppies from her yard when I moved into my house.  Well, I'm still here and so are the poppies-- doing well as usual.

This week went by fast for me; how about you?  Happy Friday!