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Monday Show and Tell....

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For this Mondays Show and Tell I'm taking you on a walk down memory lane with me...while digging through boxes I came across some things I made years and years ago. Okay, years and years and years ago...it was the nineties when craft shows were booming and sales were not good but great! I had gotten a lot of buttons from my Big Mama and was making button pins and pin and earring sets. I had commissions to do certain styles and colors and loved putting them together. I also put together some Victorian style necklace and earring sets with brass charms. And birdhouses...I made, painted and sold a lot of birdhouses but my favorite were these mini's that I would paint and "plant" in little terra cotta pots.

Florals were big then too...especially eucalyptus swags and wreaths. Tea cup florals, topiaries oh my I loved it ! I made Christmas ornaments, painted, made pottery and sewed. There wasn't much that I didn't try back then.

What are some of the things you have made or dabbled in? Did you finally settle on just one thing? Leave a comment and I'll put you in a drawing for .....drumroll please......one of my button pins...HEY they are VINTAGE now :lol

My wish for you: May you always have things you love to do and do the things you love.

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21 comments

Anonymous said…
Ohhh I remember craft shows oh so well! What will you do with all of your new OLD loot?
October 19, 2008 at 8:51 PM Delete
Anonymous said…
I was a doll maker...also showed my watercolors in galleries...once I opened my shop that was the end of that...I never did a lot of other crafty stuff though...glue guns and I never got along...I still have bubble scars!
Susan *dutchrose*
October 19, 2008 at 8:57 PM Delete
Deb said…
Oh Francie....everything is adorable, but I love those necklaces the best! I've dabbled in alot of things through the years....tole painting, sewing, jewelry-making, greenware...you name it! Sure hope I win one of your cute little button pins. :)

xo,
Debbie
October 19, 2008 at 9:23 PM Delete
gail said…
I love all of your treasures. Like you I did a little of everything. I did porcelin dolls, cloth dolls, mohair teddy bears, sewing. I guess I have mostly settled on the jewelry making... but I do love to sew still. Happy creating,,gail
October 19, 2008 at 9:28 PM Delete
Miniature Patisserie Chef said…
Hi Francie, I love those bird houses. They are just so adorable!

Pei Li
October 19, 2008 at 9:55 PM Delete
Patricia said…
Thank you for your lovely wish. I am so fortunate and blessed that I most always love what I do and do what I love! I have dabbled mostly with fiberarts. Sewing, crocheting, weaving. Do paint some in the one stroke method, but don't like being one in a crowd, lol. Love you craftiness, girlfriend! Have a great week
Pat
October 19, 2008 at 10:00 PM Delete
Anonymous said…
Francie ~

I love the jewelry! I remember going to nearly every craft show in my area. Those were the days!

Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com
October 19, 2008 at 10:02 PM Delete
Karrots said…
What an exciting time in history! loved the craft shows and all the wonderful things to buy for clients homes! Yes I would shop craft shows to find that perfect item for that special in their home!! Way fun!! Ellen
October 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM Delete
Nancy said…
Francie, These are so cute! I love your story. Let's see, I love crocheting. I've done Tole, Decoupage, sewing, pot holders. Lots of things that had to do with fiber. I was always glueing something on my clothes.

Huggers, Nancy
October 20, 2008 at 12:12 AM Delete
Susan - InHerOwnWords said…
I like you dabbled in many forms of art but my favorite is working with flowers. Whether it be drawing with colored pencils and caulk or silk arrangements and embellishments. I have a good supply of both!
October 20, 2008 at 7:33 AM Delete
Cottage Flair said…
Francie,
Cute! The birdhouses are a serious flashback. I remember doing craft shows with my stuff and all of the vendors with country birdhouses and wood stuff would sell out
Jennifer
October 20, 2008 at 9:25 AM Delete
Shabby in Pink Boutique said…
Good Morning Francie!
Oh everything is so cute! I love it all... Wishing you a Happy Monday!
Pink Hugs,
Stephanie
October 20, 2008 at 10:45 AM Delete
Noelle Garrett Designs said…
Francie,
I remember doing craft shows with my Mom in the 80's and 90's. Business really was booming then. I have such fond memories. What great items to find, we had the biggest birdhouse collection. I don't know why we got rid of them! They would be great to have now.
hugs,
Carrie
October 20, 2008 at 11:05 AM Delete
Inka Smith said…
Hi Francie,
Wow! I do remember doing shows. What fun and the money was good back then. I did decorative painting and a lot of other things. I think I got rid of all my loot. I love the button Chicken!!! Thanks for the memories.
Inka
October 20, 2008 at 11:16 AM Delete
Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said…
Ahh yes, the craft shows. I still go to some of the big ones and I'm actually doing a "Holiday Show." I remember the birdhouse era. I had tons of them!! I've tried every craft. My painting stinks, my flower arranging too. I'm a quilter at heart and that's what I must do. (like that little ditty?) :)
Hugs and thanks so much for the sign!!!! I still can't believe I won!!!
Shell
October 20, 2008 at 4:32 PM Delete
Unknown said…
Hi Francie!

Your blog is always full of fun! I just love all your creations. You are obviously one talented lady. I just love the button bunny. How cute! I don't think that I will ever get tired of crafty things.
Thanks for stopping by my blog pinkie. You're the best.

xoxo
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
October 20, 2008 at 4:40 PM Delete
Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage Designs said…
Francie ~
Oh my gosh !! I had to kind of chuckle when I remembered all of the birdhouses and crafts we did ~ My friend and I tole pained wood things that we cute out and sold at craft shows ~ it was alot of work for the mulah !
xoxo,
Lori
October 20, 2008 at 9:00 PM Delete
Silena said…
Hi Francie....ah for a ride down memory lane. Ooops, though, are we still doing it...the crafty thing. It must be in our genes cause I just can't seem to stop!! Your cuties are wonderful...thanks for always being so generous!!
October 20, 2008 at 10:55 PM Delete
Janet L Christian said…
OOOOh love the little roster with buttons.
October 20, 2008 at 11:40 PM Delete
GARAGE SALE GAL said…
Speaking of craft shows...I just did one this past weekend, come read my tale:( Yes, in the Good ole days, I remember waiting in line to get into the show:) now..NO WAY...Winning the pin would be a real day brightner.
Thank you.
Deb
October 20, 2008 at 11:46 PM Delete
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