Dime Store Chic

Got Office?

Hello, My Friends!~~~

Yesterday, I went to a family run estate sale in a nice old home in Arlington. Hubby was with me and he enjoyed poking around at the tools in the dusty dingy basement, which sort of reminded me of the basement in that house in Silence of the Lambs---I expected to find a well in there. Shivers! Ignoring that I forged ahead with my trusty wee flashlight, and uncovered some fabulous goodies that hadn't seen the light of day in years!

This Force brand numberer is so cool! Just pressing down on the slick green handle (it may be Bakelite, but I'm not sure) gives a satisfying "ca-chunk!" as if I was a grocer pricing cans of tuna at the A & P!

The wooden handle of this cute Crown rubber number stamp is so nice to hold and display. This is one useful gadget!

I don't know what I like the best: the wonderful graphics on the paper bands or the nice alphabet fonts on the index 3 X 5 cards!

And red lead pencils in a cool vintage cardbaord sleeve, how fun! You can sharpen them on either end. Reminds me of that stern-faced teacher in "A Christmas Story" who gave Ralphie Parker a C+ and "P.S. You'll shoot yur eye out!"

These office goodies and lots more are freshly added to Dime Store Chic!~~~XXOO, Beth

Letting Go...

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I finally decided to use some pieces that I have coveted in my studio for quite a while and turn them into pin cushions...

I have kept this German over 100 year old bunny in my studio for a while now, but decided it was time for him to live in another loving home. He has feet issues but when turned into a pin cushion those issues disappear!

And I was thrilled to find this angel/devil Valentine vase as I have never seen anything like it before. I paid a lot more than I usually would for a whimsy to incorporate into a pin cushion. Time to let this cutie go too!

These and other fresh whimsies are in Beth's Bagz etsy shop beginning today! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!~~~XXOO, Beth

Over-the-Top!

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Why use a few vintage mercury glass beads and plastic roses when dozens will do!

This Valentine decoration is big and crazy whimsical!

Of course there is always room for a cute Easter card on a wreath...right?

And a vintage German Easter egg joins the sweet vintage card!

Happy Birthday!

These and other over-the top decotrations are fresh in Beth's Bagz today!~~~Thanks for stopping by!~~~XXOO, Beth

Busy in the Studio = Happy!

Hello, My Friends!~~~

I am happily busy in the studio. Happy times! Here are a few sneek peeks of the works in progress...

There is certainly a springy color theme going on here.

Oh yes, certainly a spring theme! See you soon with the finished products!~~~XXOO, Beth

Why Not? One MORE Day!

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Oh my goodness! I am overwhelmed at the response to my 2 Crazy Days Beth's Bagz sale! So much so that I decided to extend it to One MORE Crazy Day!

There are Spring/Easter goodies in the shop awaiting you!

I just love this google-eyed bunny pair!

And a FUN and sunny springtime tote made of the sweetest vintage fabric!

So for one more day, you get 40% off at Beth's Bagz, just enter 2CRAZYDAYS in the coupon code box provided by etsy on check out! Sale expires at 7 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 18th!~~~Thanks so much!~~~XXOO, Beth

40% Off Sale for 2 Crazy Days

Hello, My Friends!~~

I've never done this before, but call me crazy as from NOW until 7 a.m. EST January 17th, I am hosting a 40% off sale in Beth's Bagz etsy shop! I just thought as a special THANK YOU to everyone who has visited Bethsbagz since I opened the shop 5 years ago in 2007, I would offer this special 2 Crazy Days SALE!

So if you have a minute, stop on over and don't forget to enter Coupon Code: 2CRAZYDAYS when you check out for your 40% off discount! Thanks so much!~~~XXOO, Beth

Something New!

Hello, My Friends!~~~

I have just finished something new that I have wanted to try.

OK, well, this does look like a pin cushion, true, but I have decided to make some emeries! I have emery powder and after trial and error I came upon the right way to make a whimsical little emery. They are small but have weight to them due to the heavy emery powder. I had fun making these, once I figured out the best way to do it.

I have listed 8 emeries in Beth's Bagz today. If you have a minute please stop by for a look!~~~XXOO, Beth

 

Working On...

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I am working on something a little new...

They may look like pin cushions you may have seen from me, but they are a bit different. I'll show you the finished pieces soon!~~~XXOO, Beth

 

Good Morning!

Hello, My Friends!~~

This is what I saw out our front door at 7 a.m. this morning...

I love a good sunrise...don't you? Tomorrow at this time I'll be heading to the DC Big Flea and the Truffle Pigs sale at the Holiday Inn conference room! I'll let you all know how it went, unless you go too, then you'll know how fabulous the Big Flea is!~~~XXOO, Beth

Love and Flowers!

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Once Christmas is over I am reay for Spring, but decide that a couple of winter months where you are forced to stay inside lest you freeze your toes off are good too. Perfect for hanging out in the studio and making my onwn little piece of Springtime!

Here are some of the NEW goodies I made and have listed in Beth's Bagz today!

 

A whimsical Easter-themed wreath with vintage goodies all shiny and fun!

 

 

And keeping the Easter theme rolling, here is a perky bunny in a pink basket!

Let's not forget Valentine's Day!

And don't forget those impending April showers!

These and more are freshly listed in Beth's Bagz today!~~~XXOO, Beth