Saturday, May 28, 2011

I Hit the Mother-load!

I am so excited...dh and I went to an antique tractor show & swap meet (flea market) at Wapakoneta Ohio today and man oh man did I hit the mother load!  I am so stinkin' excited...  

You know how much I love old "stuff" well I found a box full of vintage jewelry...the lady had marked it parts & pieces but there are LOTS of great pieces in there.  It was only $10.00!!!!  There are many rhinestone pins, earrings and necklaces (I have a thing for sparklie vintage jewels).   There are several pairs of  ???  ~ not sure what you call them but I've seen them worn two ways...you can clip them onto a plain pair of shoes to dress them up or worn in the corners of a square neckline.  Do you know what I mean?  They look like over-grown clip on earrings.  Anyway, those are awesome!  Lots of multi-strand necklaces/bracelets (I love putting various pieces of chain together to create an interesting new necklace) and so much more.   Just lots of incredible goodies that I will use in altered arts, collages or charms.  I so can't wait to start playing....

Wapakoneta, OH Goodies 001

And I found a stash of wonderful tiny bottles....  I asked the guy if he'd give me a deal if I took several and he did...I got $15.00 worth of bottles for $8.00!  Can't beat a deal like that!

Wapakoneta, OH Goodies 002

and finally I found a great Websters Dictionary (50's) for $ 0.25!!! 

I am just so tickled...
I LOVE to shop for a good bargain!
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24 comments:

  1. VicMay 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Great finds/deals! Have you seen the bridal bouquets made with the vintage jewelry?

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  2. gracescraps@gmail.comMay 28, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    What a great score! Congrats!

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  3. Art From The heartMay 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Great day for you...way to go!
    Hugs, Amy

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  4. ValMay 28, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Great find Roni. Congrats. Certainly can't find deals like that where I live.

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  5. Dee in N.H.May 28, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Sounds like an awesome day!! Old tractors and great deals!

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  6. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/May 28, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    You most certainly did score big time - so many possibilities to play with now. Good on you!

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  7. mssgrzMay 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    oh what a great deal!

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  8. CarolynMay 28, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    What fabulous finds!

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  9. GailMay 28, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    o wow..you done good girl!!..i can't wait to hit some yard sales here....you got me looking for junk.oops i mean treasures..lol..for charms!!!..have fun..loves ya

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  10. shariMay 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    I'm so jeolous, I collect reinstone jewelry and pin it all over a dress form I have. You got a great deal. Shari (cricutrookie)

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  11. VonMay 29, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    Can't wait to see what you do with some of it :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 29, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Gotta love the flea markets. Great finds and good haggling. Way to go.

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  13. DebbyMay 29, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    You did hit the mother load! I would be exited too! those are shoe clips that were were talking about...I used to collect vintage
    one. Hugs

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  14. SaskiaMay 29, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, can't wait to see what you'll make with it!

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  15. Elena CMay 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    OMG you DID hit the mother-load!!! What great jewelry...I am JEALOUS!!! You will certainly enjoy working with these wonderful pieces. GOOD FOR YOU!!!

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  16. calamity janeMay 29, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I wish I lived where there were these kinds of flea markets!! I know you'll have TONS of FUN with these jewels!!!

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  17. CreateologyMay 29, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I have always wanted to go to a fabulous tractor show just for the fun of the tractors. Now you really have me curious as I didn't know you could also get such great deals on treasures!!! Fabulous Finds Miss Roni. Happy Safe Memorial Weekend...

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  18. ToniMay 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    WOW !!!! how wonderful for you... can't wait to see some treasure you make with your goodies

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  19. Kim BMay 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    It's an awesome feeling isn't it! I love treasure hunting.

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  20. Elaine AMay 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Hi Roni -

    You always find the must awesome things! I love your box of vintage jewelry - a real treasure trove! And the bottles, just so cute!

    Elaine Allen

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  21. KarenladdMay 30, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Woo hoo!! That jewelry find IS a great score for you! I know you're going to have FUn with all those goodies!

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  22. EiglasMay 31, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Wow! What a haul Roni!
    Good for you Hunni - I love a baragain too but it's a while since I had one as good as that one!
    Hugs
    Eiglas
    x

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  23. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    WOW, just wow! Those are some excellent finds! Congrats, Roni!! Who doesn't love a good deal... and the stuff you found looks delish... and everything will look even better once you get crafting!

    --Mina

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  24. G. B. MillerJune 2, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    WOW! That was a great find! I haven't been that lucky in a long while. It's just like a treasure hunt, isn't it?

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