Wednesday, August 15, 2012

REDNESDAY: Christmas Things and a Giveaway!


It seems that I've been finding little Christmasy things at the Goodwill and thrift shop lately. How about you? Have you found anything for your holiday decorating this summer? Here's what I have found in the past couple of weeks.

This Golden Book is the perfect addition to my Christmas book collection, and it's a 1951 edition.


What cute illustrations!

Do any of you have these snowman lite covers? They probably aren't that old...maybe from the 80's. They were at the Goodwill for $1.99. So what the heck! I'll see if they look cute when they are lit!

This is my favorite find! The cutest ever cookie tray! Though maybe it was meant to be a chip and dip, I'd never put dip in it. What I love is that it's heavy, not that flimsy plastic stuff.

At the Goodwill for $1.99!

OK, in my last post I said that I'm NOT going to be someone who collects "figurines"! Haha! Truth be told I have been hunting for a "December Angel" because that's my birthday month and of course my love of Christmas decorating. Although they aren't marked "December" they are marked "Lefton", and they were $2.99 each at the thrift. Had to take them!

This guy is not something I found, rather something that I made. His body is pure cotton and his arms are chenille stems. He sits on a vintage poker chip and is holding a great old candy cane. I've made him a sign using a vintage Christmas seal.

He stands about 3 inches tall.

Next is an original painting that I did last year. It was inspired by a favorite vintage Christmas card in my collection. I've made prints of this painting and sealed them on wood, added  hangers, and dusted each with mica flakes.

THE GIVEAWAY
Because I'm reaching 100 Followers (Yay!!), I wanted to say thank you!
Become a follower, and leave a comment on this post! When I reach 100 I'll use Random Number Generator to choose TWO winners. One for the Snowman and One for the Reindeer.

I'm linking up with Sue for REDNESDAY! Be sure to stop by "It's a Very Cherry World" for tons of wonderful RED's!


32 comments:

  1. Oh what cool goodies....count me in please!

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  2. So flippin' cute...that snowman of yours. I was looking for the shop link then I realized it was yours...You paint too. Love your finds...That Frosty is super. Smiles..Renee

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  3. I like the little snowman you made! Super cute! I've started to see holiday things show up in displays at the vintage shops. It's getting closer. :-)

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  4. You are a talented artist! So glad you are finding a little crafting time between thrifts! It's so much fun to have something to show for my time when I finish a project I make! I'm tickled pink when I'm working on it and happy to look at it!

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  5. I can't say I've found any Christmas goodies for a while. I love your little angels.

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  6. I was looking at your Pyrex collection! Looks like you found many great pieces!
    Love the reindeer painting that YOU did!!! Very talented!
    Guess you'll be crafting up a storm after your surgery!
    Praying that is a perfect surgery and a quick and complete recovery! Maybe you can make it to the gathering! You might want to get out!!!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  7. oh I love those little Lefton angels...such cute facial expressions :)

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  8. You are a wonderful artist!! Love both your snowman, great idea to use a vintage poker chip, and your painting is so very cute!!! You've got the eyes down for sure!

    chris

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  9. It was 115 degrees here in southern Arizona Tuesday, so I could have used some "Frosty" then!

    Fiery Sunrise

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  10. OMG. This past weekend I was thinking the same thing when I bought the girl talking on the phone figurine.. "is this a start of a figurine collection? God. Am I going to turn into Annie Wilkesn from Misery?"

    Haven't found any purchasable Christmas items in store for awhile (that I can remember... I bring so much stuff home). Although, I am on SUPER HIGH ALERT for pink Shiny Brites.

    ❤ Sir Thrift-A-Lot
    http://www.sirthriftalot.blogspot.com

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  11. Lovin' your sweet snowman and your painting is beautiful!! Have a great night! ox Heather

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  12. Hark!...Oh those two little angels are so incredibly sweet!
    A giveaway...You are so generous, Erica!
    Have Happy Rednesday!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xo

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  13. Not yet! I'm still clinging on to what little bit of summer we've had over here! It's already beginning to feel autumninal here so it won't be long! Ada :)

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  14. Good Morning - Please enter me for a chance to win your giveaway...I just became a follower even though I have your blog in MyYahoo which is how I follow blogs :) Your goodwill finds are awesome...can't believe what you got those Lefton angels for! I love your 2 projects - you're a very talented lady!
    Smiles, DianeM

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  15. Love you cute snowman!! Your painting is so pretty too! :) Have a great day! xo Holly

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  16. Who is so lucky to find Lefton Christmas angels at a thrift store for $2.99?! Evidently you are not on Santa's naughty list. Love everything in your post especially the little reindeer painting. I sure wish I was artistic like that:-) I am keeping my fingers crossed that the random number generator picks me! After all, my name is also Erica and my husbands name is Brian so it would be only fitting, right? HA!

    Erica

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  17. I never thought I'd collect figurines and boy ma I hooked. I love your December girls. Great finds this week. Please enter me. Love that painting !

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  18. I found a Frosty Golden book last week too, but ut's one of the larger ones.

    You found some great things, Erica!

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  19. I cannot resist Christmas porcelain figurines...I just cannot bear resin things. My eye hunts for shiny and red every time. If you don't watch out, you will be a figurine collector. =D

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  20. Just found your adorable blog. Love your Christmas finds. My GW has been putting out a bit of Christmas but I haven't found much, just a knee hugger pixie that I love. I am a new follower.

    Danielle

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  21. Hi Erica, love your vintage finds! The angels are cute for a December baby. My first was born on Christmas day. I think I need to find her a little Christmas angel. I absolutely love the little snowman and reindeer. Both look so vintage. Congrats on 100! I know that you will continue to have many more. I love your blog. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    Hugs,
    Jann
    p.s. I found a wonderful vintage santa, sleigh, and reindeer in July.

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  22. Oh, you found some goodies! I think I may have that same Frosty Book! I like that Santa tray too!

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  23. Erica I love those choir angels. Oh their so sweet. And what a bargain. I'm your newest follower.

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  24. Each time I visit your blog and see your header, I smile. It is just so darn cute! I love the snowman you made. I don't know how you will bear to part with it. The reindeer look exactly like the vintage card. Beautiful work! Green mushrooms are on their way Friday if I may get an address. My e-mail, elizabeth.andrus@yahoo.com
    100 followers are soon here, I'm sure!
    Elizabeth

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  25. love love LOVe all of your CHristmas Treasure! The reindeer - amazing! You are an incredible artist my dear!!

    Something about finding snowmen and Christmas goodies in the middle of a hot summer * Maybe it means a good winter ahead??!!!

    Beautiful goodies * congrats!!!!

    xo P

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  26. You have found some great Christmas treasures. The snowman you made is just to cute. But oh my gosh my favorite is the reindeer you painted. Oh so sweet. I heart reindeer's and Santa's.
    Hugs
    donna

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  27. Hi Erica, I sent you an email, but am having computer problems, don't know if it went thru. The decals i got were new, she has a web site, www.thedecalcottage.com.
    She has lots to choose from!
    ~~Dorothy~~

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  28. Thank you for following my blog! it's always exciting to hear someone likes it! I'm glad also because now I found your blog I will try and see if I can get in to come up on my sidebar as one I follow. I love Christmas decorations too, Your reindeer painting & snowman you made are darling!

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  29. here is a really late comment (im so behind in my reader!! ahh!) but those are so cute! i love the snowman you made! i'm ALWAYS buying christmas stuff. i'm going to put tons i my booth because i have way more than I can use! it is just all so cute!

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  30. Hello there, I found your blog by googling your blog name after you "followed" my own blog. How happy I am that you did! Thank you! Your blog is so cute and takes me right back to my childhood. Also, I had a black doxie for 17 years named Pokey, for the Pokey Little Puppy, of course. So your blog is kind of perfect for me! I'm looking forward to seeing more. (Sending good karma your way for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.)

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  31. Wow! You are such a good artist Erica! I love that little picture, gee maybe I could win it! That is so generous of you! i think that little snowman is cute that you made! And I love the Lefton angels!!!! Congratulations on getting to 100 followers!!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  32. Erica, Would you believe I have been collecting more and more plastic as you can find such adorable items in plastic for cheap. I love the Santa dish..so cute. I have been finding some great items for the holidays. Yesterday, I found some old children's blocks for $2.00 for the set. I brought them home and low and behold found that I could spell the word, "Christmas" with them and I had several left over. Now, I'm looking for, "Halloween". LOL. I also collect Christmas Angels. I have a six piece Lefton Angel set and each Angel holds a different musical instrument. Where did I get it you say? Goodwill of course. Ha. Thanks for sharing and I love the items you've made.

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