So Mom and I decided to check out the Goodwill and Salvation Army stores for 50% off Christmas items. Here's what we found:
Okay, so Pyrex isn't a Christmas item, and the big ornaments were found a while ago, but I needed another color to break up all the red, and besides, everything goes better with Pyrex, doesn't it?
I was hoping to find Mary Engelbreit Christmas items in particular and I wasn't disappointed.
A cheerful mug and a small tin pail were 50c each.
Here's a close-up of the pail lid. Aren't those expressions wonderful?
And this little elf was $1. His "hair" is a piece of rabbit fur.
Mom found a large poinsettia tablecloth for $3.50. It looks like it's hardly been used.
I love his fat little mustache and his spaghetti trim. The green paint on the holly leaf has flaked off some, but I kind of like him that way, as if he's been well-loved for 50 years.
I'm thrilled to finally find a glass tree topper. Original store price - $12.95.
Salvation Army price - $1.
But the best bargains were found a week later at the Goodwill Outlet. Glass items are sold for 39c/lb, so I got 4 dozen small red glass ball ornaments for 36c.
And the 7 tiny glittery pastel ornaments were...
wait for it...
one penny!
There was also a lot of tinsel and garland and many boxes of brand new glass ball ornaments I left behind. If I were a crafty person, and wanted to make ornament wreaths
like this one by Laurie from Magpie Ethel, or
this one from Sonya at Dime Store Thrift,
I would be checking the Goodwill Outlet regularly from Dec 15th - Jan 15th. I could probably find enough supplies for several wreaths for only a few dollars.
Also found at the Outlet that same day was the yellow Pyrex mixing bowl. Mom saw it from across the room, and time seemed to stop for a moment. She couldn't believe it was there, or that one of the dozens ofbears people tearing through the bins hadn't grabbed it.
As you can see, it's VERY scratched up. It's also one of the older, thicker bowls, probably close to 60 years old, and still fully functional. Everyone should have a big yellow Pyrex mixing bowl. Outlet price - $1.35.
I was hoping to find Mary Engelbreit Christmas items in particular and I wasn't disappointed.
A cheerful mug and a small tin pail were 50c each.
Here's a close-up of the pail lid. Aren't those expressions wonderful?
And this little elf was $1. His "hair" is a piece of rabbit fur.
Mom found a large poinsettia tablecloth for $3.50. It looks like it's hardly been used.
And this happy spaghetti Santa was $1.50. He's a bank. We had never seen a Santa like this, so we checked our favorite online source for all things vintage - ebay. We found several similar Santas, some banks, some not. Apparently this design was very popular. According to one seller, this particular Santa is a "Santa Saver" made in 1960 by Napco, intended to be sold as a souvenir at the Santa Claus Museum or one of the other attractions in Santa Claus, Indiana.
I love his fat little mustache and his spaghetti trim. The green paint on the holly leaf has flaked off some, but I kind of like him that way, as if he's been well-loved for 50 years.
I'm thrilled to finally find a glass tree topper. Original store price - $12.95.
Salvation Army price - $1.
But the best bargains were found a week later at the Goodwill Outlet. Glass items are sold for 39c/lb, so I got 4 dozen small red glass ball ornaments for 36c.
And the 7 tiny glittery pastel ornaments were...
wait for it...
one penny!
There was also a lot of tinsel and garland and many boxes of brand new glass ball ornaments I left behind. If I were a crafty person, and wanted to make ornament wreaths
like this one by Laurie from Magpie Ethel, or
this one from Sonya at Dime Store Thrift,
I would be checking the Goodwill Outlet regularly from Dec 15th - Jan 15th. I could probably find enough supplies for several wreaths for only a few dollars.
Also found at the Outlet that same day was the yellow Pyrex mixing bowl. Mom saw it from across the room, and time seemed to stop for a moment. She couldn't believe it was there, or that one of the dozens of
As you can see, it's VERY scratched up. It's also one of the older, thicker bowls, probably close to 60 years old, and still fully functional. Everyone should have a big yellow Pyrex mixing bowl. Outlet price - $1.35.
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Oh wow you did find some awesome deals. I love after Christmas sales~
ReplyDeleteGreat finds and I swear my grandma had that same tablecloth!!!
ReplyDeleteI found my big yellow pyrex bowl at the thrift! LOVE it-Makes everything taste better.
ReplyDeleteYou did find some treasures. Love the little M.E. mug and tin. Her art truly touches my heart. Happy Day to you! ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteLovely finds! I've a big cinderella pyrex, a bit scratched up, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. Love that little elf, btw!
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of Christmas! Love the little elf and you have GOT to be kidding about the ornaments! What a deal!
ReplyDeleteGood for you.That wee elf is fabulous.And Santa is great as well.Enjoy your finds!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, I also love the little elf and Santa. And it is not too late for Christmas, we need a little Christmas in our hearts all year! ;-)
ReplyDeleteTo be honest Christmas plain wore me out Seemed every post everyday for a solid month it was all I saw! I love the two Christmas ball wreaths in Valentine themes may try this myself.
ReplyDeleteCame back for a second look. No, I'm not tired of seeing Christmas, especially if it's an ME piece. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou did get some good finds! And I think everyone always loves seeing vintage Christmas :) I especially love seeing the red and aqua together.
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