Thursday, 5 March 2009

Bags of Loveliness

Into these bags I put anything that I think might be useful for my crafting..cards, old postcards, books, posters, playing cards..you name it!
Want a peep?
I can't resist pretties like this!
Postcards and playing cards acquired over the years.


A nursery poster, purchased from Amanda at Totnes, some time ago




Old classroom reading books! I love them!


Mollie Clarke books... and others
All provide...;-)

Talking of bags..

Last week, I made a start on these ' Craft bags / Useful bags' for the fair, using a mix of materials: some thrifted vintage embroidery pieces ; recycled fabric ; ribbons and fabric from my stash.





This one was an ebay remnant from the USA, a few years ago..no name on the selvedge so I have no idea what it is!

I have put these in my shop..here..

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  1. Sue5 March 2009 at 08:48

    Oh.....prettiness overload, I want , no I NEED the bag in the picture 3rd down (of the single bags) with the Hollyhock type flowers and the pretty pinkish flowers attached.

    Can you save it for me, can I buy it now..so many questions. Lovely post.

    Contact me if I can buy it.

    Sue xx

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  2. Selfsewn5 March 2009 at 09:50

    I can see how you are inspired to create such colourful projects now!

    I recieved a CK tesco bag from Mary P, at the moment I keep toilet roll tubes in it, for sowing sweet peas!

    Clare

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  3. Shabby Chick5 March 2009 at 10:01

    I wish I could 'make a start' as well as you, you've done loads! I love the embroidered bags... well all the bags really. Your pretty things that you keep are gorgeous too, that card with the red birds and blue flowers is my favourite :)

    mel xxx

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  4. Kitty5 March 2009 at 11:14

    Glorious riots of colour - as always at your blog Sal. Such lovely 'makes'. x

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  5. MelMel5 March 2009 at 14:04

    You have some wonderful ideas!
    Super!xxx

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  6. Floss5 March 2009 at 14:10

    I love the way you've used vintage embroidery on the bags - the colours seem to go so well!

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  7. LissyLou5 March 2009 at 15:03

    What lovely bits, i wouldn't mind having a rummage around in those bags!!

    I recieved my giveaway this morning, all in one piece. Thank you it's lovely, and thanks for the extra fabric pieces. I'll be hanging it above my pc in the study. xx

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  8. A Thrifty Mrs5 March 2009 at 15:49

    What lovely bags and what lovely inspirational pretties you have. :)

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  9. Hen5 March 2009 at 16:46

    Oooh, what a lovely collection of cards and things. Your bags are really pretty, love the vintage embroidery (of course)! You've been brave with the scissors!
    Hen x

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  10. Lace hearts5 March 2009 at 18:05

    What a lovely collection of bits and pieces for crafting you have. I love the bags you've made - you're planning well for the fair.

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  11. The Weaver of Grass5 March 2009 at 18:32

    I too would like to know whether your stuff is available over the internet - you are so prolific I can't believe that you are not three women at least. If we can buy stuff please put a comment on my blog next time you visit.

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  12. Twiggy5 March 2009 at 19:04

    Lots of lovely stuff to inspire. You are bursting with pretty ideas Sal.
    Twiggy x

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  13. Bobbie Lynn5 March 2009 at 19:12

    Lovely little craft bags there and I think those childerens books have the most adorable pictures.

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  14. maria5 March 2009 at 19:38

    I'm very behind with reading "my" blogs and I've just been reading your last 5. Wow, what feast for the eyes. It's all so pretty. What a lot of interesting things you own.

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  15. Niki Fretwell5 March 2009 at 20:08

    WOW...what a busy little bee you've been Sal! Love all of your colourful crafty bags. Your stall is certainly going to be full of wonderful things to buy...
    Niki

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  16. Anonymous5 March 2009 at 20:42

    Hello again

    I would like to buy from you a pack of scrap booking paper and some fabric - turquoise and pink packs please. So under your patchworking squares bit it is the second photo down. I would like to buy the bright pink pack (2nd from left) and turquoise (last on top row. Actually I will buy a blue pack too! The 4th one from the left on the bottom row!

    How do I order. If you send me a paypal invoice I can pay with paypal.

    Love Emma xxxxx

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  17. Josie-Mary6 March 2009 at 06:16

    Love all your goodies, those bags are great.
    Thanks for your comment, I better not write what I really feel!!! :)

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  18. Tillybud6 March 2009 at 08:55

    Those old reading books are just so sweet. I love them!

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  19. French Knots6 March 2009 at 10:25

    Whilst we have the same rug sadly I don't have any lovely Cath Kidston tote bags! What a great selection of old reading books.

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  20. Cowboys and Custard Mercantile7 March 2009 at 10:02

    Oh you temptress Sal..
    I love love love your pixie border and vintage books.. which reminds me.. must remember your Mollie Clark books... !!

    Mxx

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  21. Country Cottage Chic9 March 2009 at 16:05

    I love old paper things - books, magazines, cards, labels etc etc

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