Vintage "Crib" and Mystery Item!!

 what is it???

Not sure you can tell, but that metal bracket thingy swivels,

and there are screw holes in it too.

Anyone know what these are??

 I was so excited to find this vintage 'crib', 

until I realized.....

It is too deep for a doll crib.

I think it is a magazine holder. 

Not nearly as fun now. =/ 

No, this is not 3 little birdies waiting for their lunch,
but 3 vintage coin purses that will soon have nests in them.
I'll show you when they are done.
Thanks for coming by,
Blessings
barbara jean

Joining in with.....

Trouble Getting Out of Bed?

 Check out this awesome and encouraging post

by Becky

at Junk to Joy 

 on her Jan. 23rd post.

Blessings everone

barbara jean

Another MOST Awesome Giveaway!!

Rosemary at Villabarnes is having another terrific giveaway.

(maybe if I would quit spreading the word I would win!!)

She does the most beautiful finishes on her pieces.

And she tells us how!

So go on over and enter. =)

blessings all

barbara jean

Lace Flower Tutorial for Sew Crafty Tuesday

Lace Flower Tutorial

Check out my Free Tutorials on my sidebar.

SEW CRAFTY TUESDAY
and a giveaway if you play!!!

blessings and happy creating.

barbara jean

Vintage Treasures

Vintage Silver Dancing Sailor Pin

by Forstner Sterling from 1930's and 40's.

So fun to find a treasure, and then find out'it really is a treasure!!

Sells for up to $50-$69 online. woohoo!!!

 And found this treasure too.

It is a pin from a Untied Spanish War Veteran, 1898-1902.

Any collectors out there know the value of this???

 And here is a cool old suitcase.....

 with a mirror inside......

 and the rest of the set all ready for travel. too.

Even has a name written in it!!

From the 1940's I'm guessing.

I'm showing my treasures off at 

Thanks for hosting Angie.

blessings all

barbara jean

Awesome Giveaway!!!

 My Friend Rosemary at Villabarnes

  is haivng another wonderful giveaway.

I LOVE her work, and all the wonderful finishes she uses,

and generously shares directions with us.

Please go take a look around, sign up to follow her

and enter her giveaway!

blessings all

barbara jean

Fun Graphics For You

My friend Angie, at 

Knick of Time

has some wonderful graphics for you. 

I especially love the old magazine ads,

but she also has some sweet Valentines today.

So, after you have checked out the post I have linked here,

and seen what she has done with these great graphics,

be sure to go "HOME" and see today's post. 

And check out her whole blog.

You will not be disappointed!

Thanks Angie, and blessings to all

barbara jean