August 23, 2011

New Thrifty Finds...Craft /Party Books

One of my favorite vendors at our local antique mall is fabulous at finding vintage craft/party books. When I visited her booth over the weekend, this little gem was waiting for me.

My home scanner refuses to work with my new laptop. Excuse the shadows caused by me standing over the book with my camera.

Some of my other craft/party books (found in my personal collection) include:

The graphics in the books are just as inspirational as the crafts inside. My books proudly take up residence in my craft room awaiting a rainy day.


XOXO
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21 comments:

  1. AnnAugust 23, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    How fun, I love these vintage books. The illustrations are always so neat,
    Ann

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  2. ★Carol★August 23, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Hi Kim! Just catching up with you, and I see in a previous post that you're already thinking Halloween! I've been picking up things here and there too, and I can't wait to start decorating. Those party books are perfect for you, because after all, you are The Party Queen!

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  3. LeeAugust 23, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    You have so much fun!
    Hope your foot is healed and you are out of pain.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  4. My Vintage MendingAugust 23, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Aw! I would love to peek inside. Better yet, I want to come and sit by the book shelf...I need a book shelf, but I am running out of room...I need a bigger room! You weren't out walking were you? These are so fabulous...this is why God gifted you girls. Smiles...Renee

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  5. birdie blueAugust 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    sweet book kim. you're just the person for it, but i think you most definitely have the skill set to write your own. i'd buy it.

    xo
    molly

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  6. LVAugust 23, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    You are fortunate, most vendors just want to get rid of things. It pays to have a friend in this business.

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  7. vivianAugust 23, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    nice collection of crafty books! I cant wait to start crafting halloween stuff! hey, I need to email you about the halloween swap. see you there!
    xoxoxo
    vivian

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  8. Magical Mystical TeacherAugust 23, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Things just get better and better as they age!

    SEEING RED

    A man who was out of his head
    Was claiming he always saw red.
    He saw it all day,
    At work and at play,
    And saw it at night while in bed.

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Teleférico rojo

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  9. JodeeAugust 23, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Wow! What fabulous finds!

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  10. GardenOfDaisiesAugust 24, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    What wonderful illustrations! You are the queen of children's parties, so I know these books will come in handy time and time again.

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  11. KJ@letsgoflyakiteAugust 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    That Betty Crocker book is a great find! I don't have that book, but I do have a couple of other vintage party books that are just treasures. The girls love to look at them! Thanks for posting about your collection!

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  12. Michelle @ Dream Home DIYAugust 24, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Oh how CUTE!!! What a fabulous find :) You'll have to let us know when you guys try out some of the games inside :)

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  13. JbooAugust 24, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    So cute! I love these!

    Janet

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  14. JanetAugust 24, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Those vintage books look very interesting! I especially like the graphics!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  15. DiannAugust 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    What fun vintage party books Kim! I look just sitting down with those kinds of books and enjoy going through them.

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  16. CindyAugust 24, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    These are great vintage books. Reminds me of my childhood:) You commented on my blog that you have doll beds. I would love to see them sometime. Glad I'm not the only one!

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  17. Pam KesslerAugust 24, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    How fun. I bet their idea of a party was a little different than the big old ones you see on TV nowadays. I would love to sit down in front of your bookcase for a few hours.

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 24, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I actually HAD that book and used it to plan some parties when my kids were growing up in the '70s! I wonder if I still have it! heehee! You have a FUN collection! ♥

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  19. c. JoyAugust 25, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Thanks for sharing. I love old books.

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  20. SueLovesCherriesAugust 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    What a great book! I especially like the page with the scissors on it!

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  21. jeanneAugust 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Hi Kim, These books promise from fun projects. The colors are so bright and cheerful. a great find.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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Thank you for following our adventures. I always enjoy reading your comments. Happy crafting! Happy thrifting! PS. Ignore that "robot" verification. You can ignore/skip that step since I can't seem to remove it from blogger.