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How to make vintage soft toys and dolls book
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How to make soft toys and dolls

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How to make soft toys and dolls is a Sunset Book originally published in 1977. It has about 64 projects Read more
Rosettes for Jill Book Ruby Ferguson
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Jill Pony Books by Ruby Ferguson

51 years ago 231 Views
The Jill series of pony books by Ruby Ferguson was one of my favourites when I was growing up in Read more
the wishing chair again book enid blyton
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Enid Blyton Dean & Sons Editions

51 years ago 266 Views
The Enid Blyton Dean & Sons Ltd 'reward' editions were the books du jour of my early 70s childhood. From Read more
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Neue Stick-Ideen (New Stitching Ideas) Lis Paludan Vintage Craft Book 1970s

51 years ago 191 Views
Neue Stick-Ideen by Lis Paludan is a vintage craft book published in Copenhagen in 1973. This version is in German Read more
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Wooden Kokeshi Dolls

51 years ago 219 Views
I’m pretty sure I picked up these wooden Kokeshi dolls through the facebook marketplace. They’re ‘dolls of the world’ and Read more
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Royal Mail Classic Toys Stamps

51 years ago 202 Views
Whilst not a fan of stamp collecting, I am a fan of classic toys so I was thrilled when the Read more
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Milton Bradley Memory Game – 1966

51 years ago 202 Views
The Milton Bradley memory game was first created in 1966. In Australia, the game was made by the John Sands Read more
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Sindy Doll Annual 1984

51 years ago 265 Views
Amongst my books I just found this Sindy Doll Annual from 1984. I know this must've been an op shop Read more
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Leisure Craft Books from the 1970s

51 years ago 163 Views
A selection of pictures from my collection of Leisure Crafts books published in the 1970s. When i'm retired I'm going Read more
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The Splendid Soft Toy Book

51 years ago 140 Views
♥*♡∞:。.。 The Splendid Soft Toy Book 。.。:∞♡*♥ Originally published in 1973 by Christophorus- Verlag Herder GmbH. ♬♩♪♩Please wait for the Read more
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Vintage Retro Doll Postcards

51 years ago 205 Views
So happy to have won the auction for these vintage doll postcards by Kruger of West Germany and others. The Read more
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Ads from the 1970s

51 years ago 147 Views
I’ve started picking up vintage magazines just to collect the old ads I remember. Please wait a few seconds while Read more
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Woman’s Day Handicrafts

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The Woman's Day Handicraft series was published in 1973 by Octopus Books. It was a 13 part series, the best Read more
Childcraft How and Why Library
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Childcraft How and Why Library

51 years ago 123 Views
The Childcraft How and Why Library was first published in the 1930s. The World Book Encyclopaedia company was the holder Read more
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Mid Century Design Inspiration

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Mid century interior design inspiration from my book collection. Read more
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Swap Cards

51 years ago 158 Views
I collected swap cards when I was between 8 and twelve years old - back in the 70s. It still Read more
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British Pathe – Doll Factory video

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Vintage match books

51 years ago 157 Views books, match, vintage
Vintage match books were something that my parents collected on their many overseas trips as dancers in the 50s and Read more
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Das Schöne Zuhause – The Nice Home

51 years ago 110 Views
Since my Mother died I've been spending more time at her house and have unearthed some treasures belonging to (mainly) Read more
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Lefor Openo Iberian Airlines Luggage Sticker

51 years ago 182 Views Lefor Openo Luggage Sticker
Lefor Openo Iberian Airline Luggage Sticker I bought this Lefor Openo Iberian airlines luggage sticker from ebay. Oh, how I Read more
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Yip II – Meet Bunner

51 years ago 120 Views
Aflush with the making of Mirabelle I decided to make something more boy friendly. Meet Bunner: I couldn't really get Read more
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Robert Lyons Print… Yay!

51 years ago 91 Views
I was so thrilled when I found this at the op shop. Even the boys like it. I don't know Read more
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I’m dreaming of a safari wagon

51 years ago 77 Views

While many of the ladies around me these days plan only that their husband will update their black 4WD (pref.

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Dolls and Dolls' Gear
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How to Make Dolls and Dolls Gear

51 years ago 91 Views
Got this today - released by the Women's Weekly in November of 1972. Can you believe someone's held onto it Read more
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All’s well that ends well

51 years ago 120 Views
Neue Stick-Ideen - New Embroidery Ideas I spotted this book on eBay.de months ago, and as it was only about Read more
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Pom Pom Trees – Topiary

51 years ago 292 Views
I didn't know this until yesterday, but I MUST have a Dr. Suessesque pom pom topiary tree (or 10) in Read more
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It’s Guy’s birthday…

51 years ago 95 Views

So I bought myself a book. Happy Birthday, Honey! This book is full of great pictures of all the different

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Golden Healesville…

51 years ago 109 Views

I scored big time in beautiful Healesville this past weekend. About half of the 98 weekly parts of Golden Hands

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Finally cleaned out the op shop…

51 years ago 97 Views

Good old Hazel Rothwell* was an avid crafter, delighting in the joys of cross stitch and embroidery, subscribing to the

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Poodle Bottle Cover to make and cherish

51 years ago 121 Views
This poodle bottle cover has lenticular eyes and the bottle sits in a chair. Crocheting bottle covers gained popularity in the Read more
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Origami Fun Book

51 years ago 94 Views origami fun book
Anyone remember this book? This is my husband's copy, but I had it too as a child. It's especially cool Read more
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Lovely Pose Dolls from Melbourne…

51 years ago 84 Views

So… I’m totally obsessed with pose dolls at the moment, and those japanese fairground dolls, made of felt with those

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I’m sure I’d get a lot more done…

51 years ago 82 Views

 if the internet wasn't so much fun…  MOONSTITCHES mangetsu http://mangetsu.blogspot.com/ As the title says… I'm sure I'd get a whole

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Sewing Stars

51 years ago 106 Views

Currently enjoying looking at this adorable owl made by Sewing Stars.  

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Lori-Marie – Pretty Little Things

51 years ago 82 Views Inspiration

In order to keep track of the things that I find that thrill me, and to possibly inspire anyone else

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