Inspiration
Australian Home Journal December 1968
I’ve recently acquired approximately 200 hundred vintage (mostly) Australian magazines. The plan is to start archiving the best bits (read,
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Australian Agree Shampoo Ad
It will be forever, indelibly etched into my mind thanks to Lorraine Cuthbert… fastest runner at Doncaster High (niece of
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Family Creative Workshop
When I was about 10, my family got this set; The Family Creative Workshop. It was published by Plenary Publications International
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How to make soft toys and dolls
How to make soft toys and dolls is a Sunset Book originally published in 1977. It has about 64 projects
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Jill Pony Books by Ruby Ferguson
The Jill series of pony books by Ruby Ferguson was one of my favourites when I was growing up in
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Enid Blyton Dean & Sons Editions
The Enid Blyton Dean & Sons Ltd 'reward' editions were the books du jour of my early 70s childhood. From Read more
Neue Stick-Ideen (New Stitching Ideas) Lis Paludan Vintage Craft Book 1970s
Neue Stick-Ideen by Lis Paludan is a vintage craft book published in Copenhagen in 1973. This version is in German Read more
Wooden Kokeshi Dolls
I’m pretty sure I picked up these wooden Kokeshi dolls through the facebook marketplace. They’re ‘dolls of the world’ and Read more
Royal Mail Classic Toys Stamps
Whilst not a fan of stamp collecting, I am a fan of classic toys so I was thrilled when the Read more
Milton Bradley Memory Game – 1966
The Milton Bradley memory game was first created in 1966. In Australia, the game was made by the John Sands Read more
Sindy Doll Annual 1984
Amongst my books I just found this Sindy Doll Annual from 1984. I know this must've been an op shop Read more
Leisure Craft Books from the 1970s
A selection of pictures from my collection of Leisure Crafts books published in the 1970s. When i'm retired I'm going Read more
The Splendid Soft Toy Book
♥*♡∞:｡.｡ The Splendid Soft Toy Book ｡.｡:∞♡*♥ Originally published in 1973 by Christophorus- Verlag Herder GmbH. ♬♩♪♩Please wait for the Read more
Vintage Retro Doll Postcards
So happy to have won the auction for these vintage doll postcards by Kruger of West Germany and others. The Read more
Ads from the 1970s
I’ve started picking up vintage magazines just to collect the old ads I remember. Please wait a few seconds while Read more
Woman’s Day Handicrafts
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
The Childcraft How and Why Library was first published in the 1930s. The World Book Encyclopaedia company was the holder Read more
Mid Century Design Inspiration
Mid century interior design inspiration from my book collection. Read more
Swap Cards
I collected swap cards when I was between 8 and twelve years old - back in the 70s. It still Read more
Vintage match books
Vintage match books were something that my parents collected on their many overseas trips as dancers in the 50s and Read more
Das Schöne Zuhause – The Nice Home
Since my Mother died I've been spending more time at her house and have unearthed some treasures belonging to (mainly) Read more
Lefor Openo Iberian Airlines Luggage Sticker
Lefor Openo Iberian Airline Luggage Sticker I bought this Lefor Openo Iberian airlines luggage sticker from ebay. Oh, how I Read more
Yip II – Meet Bunner
Aflush with the making of Mirabelle I decided to make something more boy friendly. Meet Bunner: I couldn't really get Read more
Robert Lyons Print… Yay!
I was so thrilled when I found this at the op shop. Even the boys like it. I don't know Read more
I’m dreaming of a safari wagon
While many of the ladies around me these days plan only that their husband will update their black 4WD (pref.
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How to Make Dolls and Dolls Gear
Got this today - released by the Women's Weekly in November of 1972. Can you believe someone's held onto it Read more
All’s well that ends well
Neue Stick-Ideen - New Embroidery Ideas I spotted this book on eBay.de months ago, and as it was only about Read more
Pom Pom Trees – Topiary
I didn't know this until yesterday, but I MUST have a Dr. Suessesque pom pom topiary tree (or 10) in Read more
It’s Guy’s birthday…
So I bought myself a book. Happy Birthday, Honey! This book is full of great pictures of all the different
Read moreGolden Healesville…
I scored big time in beautiful Healesville this past weekend. About half of the 98 weekly parts of Golden Hands
Read moreFinally cleaned out the op shop…
Good old Hazel Rothwell* was an avid crafter, delighting in the joys of cross stitch and embroidery, subscribing to the
Read morePoodle Bottle Cover to make and cherish
This poodle bottle cover has lenticular eyes and the bottle sits in a chair. Crocheting bottle covers gained popularity in the Read more
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
Lovely Pose Dolls from Melbourne…
So… I’m totally obsessed with pose dolls at the moment, and those japanese fairground dolls, made of felt with those
Read moreSewing Stars
Currently enjoying looking at this adorable owl made by Sewing Stars.
Read moreLori-Marie – Pretty Little Things
In order to keep track of the things that I find that thrill me, and to possibly inspire anyone else
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