Jun 5, 2011

Fabulous Thrifty Finds.

I DO so love to wander around a thrift shop/Charity store. Yesterday I discovered the local Life Line had re-opened after being totally wiped out by the January floods. It was buzzing with people. I found an awesome leather bound book for just $3 that I am going to alter later. Don't know what an altered book is? see here ,also Google images, some are beyond beautiful.




I also picked a 1966 Barbie Doll in genuine Cow-girl outfit for a friend who collects them. for $3
A first Edition Harry Potter to add to my other two (to one day sell) for only $6
And as I was walking to the checkout I saw a little decorated wooden box. I opened it and suddenly beautiful music peeled out from it. A music box! turning it over to see the bottom...not just a music box, an ANTIQUE music box. It's a "Lucky Day" made in Switzerland. I don't know what the music is, but I have found the website of the  manufacturer (couldn't believe they were still around) and so I emailed them about my little music box. Hopefully I'll get a reply.
 Oh and it only cost me $3!
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28 comments:

  1. PoetessWugJune 5, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I just love the little music box. I can't wait to find out what the manufacturer says about it!

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  2. AlittlespriteJune 5, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Poetess, me to!

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  3. Antares CryptosJune 5, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    These are great finds can't wait to see what you do with the book.
    I'll have to check out that site. Get more ideas for projects I'll never finish:)

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  4. AlittlespriteJune 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Ant I googled altered books. Some of them are just stunning, like works of art.

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  5. Carole ReidJune 5, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Great finds! Lucky you! Thrifting is one of my favourite pastimes.

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  6. DB StewartJune 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Altered books? So cool. Thanks for introducing me to that.

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  7. IWASNTBLOGGEDYESTERDAYJune 5, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    You found some lovely treasures, I love op shop shopping.
    I found some slim bud vases with some etching on them. 50c each and some really small flat style champagne glasses for 20c each. I grabbed them all for the decor for gemmas wedding.And some ivory serving platters :)

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  8. SultanJune 5, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Nifty

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  9. AlittlespriteJune 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    @Carole I thought you'd appreciate the book :)
    @dbs I know right. Can't wait to start on it.
    @IWBY OO! Good one. Op shops are a good place for wedding supplies :)

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  10. AlittlespriteJune 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    @Loach I think so :)

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  11. RuthJune 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Beaut finds!!! I should go check out the second hand book store I found in the city...though I am yet to begin tackling the last book I found there! (Walter Scotts poetical works...heavy stuff, I don't think I'd be able to process it, haha)
    And you so have to keep at least one copy of your 1st edn. Potters :)

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  12. Antares CryptosJune 6, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Googled altered books and saw some amazing papercutting. Incredible work.
    Check out Brian Dettmer.

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  13. AlittlespriteJune 6, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    @Ruth woah that is heavy. don't youlove second hand books... :)

    @Ant I know, some of them are amaizing.

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  14. Antares CryptosJune 6, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Meep meep.
    Roadrunner with mail:)

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  15. Antares CryptosJune 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

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  16. Antares CryptosJune 6, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Not go boom....

    Antos is silly.

    WV: "inesso" ain't it so?:)

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  17. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenJune 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I love Thrift Shops but yours seems to have things much better than most!
    Are you SURE you want to give that Barbie away? I would hold on to it...I think a 1966 Barbie is worth a pretty penny!
    Also the music box sounds as if it might be worth a lot more than $3 as well!
    The books are just beautiful...gorgeous. Sad to think that Kindles might be wiping them out :(

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  18. AlittlespriteJune 6, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Antos..lol.. received and replied.

    Caren, I have a Sony eReader myself and I love it, because I have all my books with me, but you are right, you cant beat a "Real" book.
    Hopefully the music box people will respond to my email.

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  19. Vinny CJune 7, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    I didn't know what altered books were so I looked them up. Awesome! You made some really great finds.

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  20. Kelli HaleJune 7, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Wow! Those are some amazing finds! I too love perusing thrifty store shelves. Although sometimes I come home with more stuff than I have room for lol.

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  21. aafricaJune 7, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    those are priceless finds! love that music box.

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  22. aafricaJune 7, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    btw you got to show us your altered book once you are done. i just love books in any forms, included tortured ones.

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  23. AlittlespriteJune 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Vinny, Some are truly awesome.
    Sunny, I would like to as well, but we are trying to scale down all our stuff..lol.
    aafrica, me to, and yes I will definitely show the book.

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  24. Antares CryptosJune 7, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    big bada....

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  25. CheeseboyJune 7, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Nice finds! Hope the barbie outfit fits.

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  26. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Holy cow, that's awesome! I love finding cool stuff for great deals.

    Oh, and my mom is in Sidney right now. Do you know of some cool stuff she might be able to do while my dad is working?

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  27. AlittlespriteJune 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    @Ant BOOM!
    @Cheeseboy it's a little tight in the bust.
    @Paul Me to. Will answer you on your page.

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  28. Antares CryptosJune 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    :)
    Muuuultipass

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