Thrift Shopping and Treasure Hunting

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Little Kermit

Thrift store shopping was so fun the last time I went. Here are some of the things I found. First up I found this cute little Kermit key chain. It was in a big bag of miscellaneous toys I bought the bag because I saw a bunch of Pokemon toys in it and my brothers are really into Pokemon right now, so I thought I would surprise them. My next bag of goodies contained vintage cookie cutters. I was surprised at how good the condition was of all these cutters. I listed a few in my etsy store there was a Raggedy Ann and Andy set a Little Boy and Girl Gingerbread Man Set, and some really cool collection of playing card suit shapes with fluted edges. The ones I decided to keep were assorted sized hearts and flowers, perfect for the up coming holidays. I plan to bake batches of cookies and other treats for my love ones this year.

Vintage Flower Cookie Cutters

Vintage Heart Cookie Cutters

The next thing I found were Japanese fridge magnets they came with a set of regular letter and number fridge magnets. I’ve been wanting to get some of these fun fridge magnets for my son for some time now and have been having a hard time finding them. I was so stoked to see the Japanese ones thrown in there too like an added bonus. Too bad I don’t know any Japanese. ;)

Japanese Alphabet Fridge Magnets

The last toy I found were these little 1inch cubes with letters in them. They interlock so you can spell out words. All the sides alternate capital and lower case letters. Each block has one letter on it. I’ve never seen anything like it before. I think it’s a teaching tool. What do you think?

Spell Me

Mannequin

I also got a great little hat mannequin for my Mario and Luigi hats.

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Vintage and Collectibles on Etsy

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UPDATE: Items that haven’t SOLD OUT yet.

Animals Cookie Cutters Set

Christmas Cookie Cutters Set

Flowers Hearts Cookie Cutters

MammaRachel’s Etsy Shop is happy to announce the addition of a few unique fun and cute vintage collectible items in the new Vintage Section of our shop. Vintage and Retro looks have always been a very popular design aesthetic. Artist and designers use vintage items for inspiration. Vintage and collectible items are powerful. They are comforting and have the ability to take you back to a happy place. Resurfacing childhood memories that have long been forgotten. For these reasons they make great gifts for others or maybe just a little gift for yourself to brighten up your day.

1) Vintage Mr. Men and Little Miss Thermos

Little Miss Sunshine Thermos

Little Miss Sunshine Thermos

Description

Little Miss Sunshine and two friends from the Mr. Men and Little Miss Series pictured on this vintage thermos.
Mustard Yellow Cap that turns into a little cup.
This Thermos design has a pop up straw

It was probably part of a Lunch Box Set.

Item in good condition

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2) Assorted Kawaii Japanese Plastic Molds

Japanese Musubi Molds Fun Shapes

Japanese Musubi Molds Fun Shapes

In Hawaii we make MUSUBI

5 Musubi (Japanese rice) Molds Assorted Shapes.

Use this to create a unique Kawaii Bento Box assortment.

Also fun for other crafting projects.

Only one is open the rest are still wrapped in original plastic.

Cute Fun Shapes
-Triangle
-bird
-fish
-panda
-bunny

Shapes are 3″ wide and 1 1/2″ deep
height ranges 1/1/2″-3″ depending on the shape.

Purchase or View more Pictures Click here

3)Vintage- 4 Suits Playing Cards Cookie Cutters Set

Vintage Playing Card Cookie Cutters (4 Suits)

Vintage Playing Card Cookie Cutters (4 Suits)

Vintage Cookie Cutters shaped like playing card suits. Fun to make Las Vegas style cookies! Hawaii People LOVE Vegas! Maybe even use it on fondant to decorate and unique Las Vegas theme cake. . . so many possibilities.

Use this set of 4 cookie cutters to give your cookies a nice fluted edge.

The Diamond is 2″ x 3″
The Spade is 2.25″ x 2.5″
The Club is 2.25″ x 2.5″
The Star is 2.5″ x 2.5″
These cutter are .5″ deep with a little handle.

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4) Vintage Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy Cookie Cutters

Raggedy Ann and Andy

Raggedy Ann and Andy

What a sweet pair. Sold as a Set

Made by: Bobbs Merrill Co., Inc
Vintage RAGGEDY ANN & RAGGEDY ANDY Cookie Cutters.

Not just for cookies use it for cake decorating and many other crafts

These cutters are 4.75″ tall! Raggedy Ann is 2.75″ at the widest part.

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5) Vintage Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Cutter by Hallmark Cards Boy and Girl Set

Christmas Cookie Cutter Set Boy and Girl Gingerbread Man

Christmas Cookie Cutter Set Boy and Girl Gingerbread Man

Another Sweet Pair

Vintage Gingerbread Man and Girl Gingerbread in Dress with Apron and Boots

Boy and Girl set

Classic Collectible Cookie Cutter made by Hallmark Cards.
Perfect for any craft for the upcoming Holiday Season.

Make some Gingerbread boy and girl Cookies as a wonderful Christmas gift.

Very Good Condition
Cutters are approx 5″ tall and 3.5″ wide
Cutter is .25″ thick

This item Ships First Class Mail

Purchase or View more Pictures Click HERE

Most of these items Have SOLD OUT

Just Added

6) Flowers and Hearts Cookie Cutters Set

Hearts and Flowers Cookie Cutters Set

Description

This listing is for 6 vintage cookie cutters Hearts and Flower Shaped.
Great for Christmas Baking and Cake Decorating

3 Flowers
3 Hearts

Smallest Flower- 1 1/4 inches wide
Medium Flower- a little over 2 inches wide
Largest Flower- 2 1/2 inches wide

Largest Heart- 3 1/2 inches tall by 3 inches wide
Medium Heart- 3 inches tall by 2 1/2 inches wide
Small Heart- 2 1/4 inches tall by 2 inches wide

All are a little over 1/2 an inch thick

Item is in good condition.

Perfect for Holiday Baking

MammaRachel is Happy to Ship International and to Canada if a shipping price is not listed for your item please ask for a quote.

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Falling In Love with Kanzashi

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Kanzashi is another beautiful Japanese art form which started a long time ago as hair ornaments and adornments for Geisha women. These beautiful crafts are silk folded flowers. This Japanese tradition has survived until today and has gained popularity over the years in the crafting community. If you google enough you should be able to find yourself a tutorial. But nobody can do it like the Masters and luckily enough for us there are still a few Kanzashi masters left today. Who continue to bless us with their creative intricate and breathtakingly beautiful designs.

AtelierKanawa’s Shop

AUTHENTIC Tsumami Kanzashi, Kimono, Chiyogami, Katazome

Master Kuniko Kanawa Creation

Master Kuniko Kanawa Creation

I have made a few attempts at constructing a simple ume style blossom. It took a few tries, but now I have two keepers although it’s still not perfect. I had to add additional petals to get my flowers to look nice. ;) It’s good to use fabric scraps to practice. I had to start out with 4 inch squares to get a hang of the folds, and then I moved on to the recommended 2 inch squares.  The experience is much like folding origami except harder because the fabric is floppy and you don’t get a nice crease unless you use starch. Since I constructed a few flowers all I need now is the finishing touches, a center bead or button and maybe a bobby pin or alligator clip so I can sport my very own Kanzashi creation.

I’m so inspired by this new craft and once I get the folding down I hope to be able to create my own unique designs ;)

My first Kanzashi Flowers

My first Kanzashi Flowers

Kanzashi Flower Unfinished

Kanzashi Flower Unfinished

Little Brown Kanzashi Flower Unfinished

Little Brown Kanzashi Flower Unfinished

Delicate Kanzashi

Delicate Kanzashi

Once I get some beads or buttons to match I’ll upload my finished Kanzashi Project.

Fabric covered buttons are so fun and easy to do too! Too bad the smallest size walmart had as 3/4″. Here are the pictures of my finished Kanzashi.

Large Flower Made with 4" petals

Large Flower Made with 4" petals

Three Finished Kanzashi Flowers

Three Finished Kanzashi Flowers

I’m excited to do more. Still need to attach these to clips or pins.

Update: Kanzashi for Christmas

Kanzashi Christmas Tree

Kanzashi Christmas Tree Tutorial

Includes pattern and video of how to fold round and pointed kanzashi petals

Really great step by step instructions with Photos.

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Kawaii- Means Cute in Japanese

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Kawaii means cute in Japanese. Which is the perfect word to describe ClearlyAshley’s new Etsy Store Items.

Fun Fashionable totally unique not to mention Totally Cute Earrings. Made with KidRobot Luckies Zipper Pulls and Japanese Re-ment items.

1. Miniature Chopstick Earrings

$7.00

Japanese Mini Chopstick Earings

Japanese Mini Chopstick Earings

Description Cute earrings made from Re-Ment Miniature Chopstick Figures (From Re-Ment Sushi Bar sets). Earrings are approximately 2.25″ from top of hook to bottom of chopsticks.

Listing is for one pair of chopstick earrings. Other prop items are not included.

Slender shape looks elegant from a distance, and cute when close up – definitely a conversation starter.

Findings: silver plated brass fish hook

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2. Miniature Japanese Green Tea Earrings

$8.00

Japanese Green Tea Earrings

Japanese Green Tea Earrings

Description Cute earrings made from Re-Ment Miniature Green Tea Figures (From Re-Ment Sushi Bar sets). Earrings are approximately 1.5″ from top of hook to bottom of cup.

Listing is for one pair of green tea earrings. Other prop items are not included.

Note: green tea bag is removable!

Findings: silver plated brass fish hook

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2. KidRobot Luckies Origami Ball Earrings

$ 14.00

KidRobot Luckies Earrings

KidRobot Luckies Origami Ball Earrings

Description Listing is for one pair of earrings created from KidRobot’s line of Luckies Zipper pulls. Artist of Luckies 1.0: Friends With You – Limited blind box run.

Findings made from 1″ Silver Plated Brass Fish Hooks.

Character looks like an origami ball with cute face.

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4. Cute KidRobot Luckies Rainbow Earrings

$14.00

KidRobot Luckies Rainbow Earrings

KidRobot Luckies Rainbow Earrings

Description Listing is for one pair of earrings created from KidRobot’s line of Luckies Zipper pulls. Artist of Luckies 1.0: Friends With You – Limited blind box run.

Findings made from 1″ Silver Plated Brass Fish Hooks.

Cute Faces with Dangling Feet!

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The Japanese Art of Amigurumi

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Amigurumi means “knitted or crocheted doll” in Japanese and that’s exactly what it is. I really wish I knew how to crochet because the dolls I’ve seen are adorable. All the dolls parts are crocheted and stuffed then attached together. This is a great little how to tutorial about attaching these parts and finishing your doll.

A friend of mine just added her first handmade item to her Etsy Store a cute little Amigurumi Crochet Cupcake Charm.

I dont know how anyone can make something so tiny

I don't know how anyone can make something so tiny

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