I am not sure whether to call this a "FIND"; a "HAUL"; a "Yahoo moment" or perhaps something else. Well, whatever you call it, I must show you.
Periodically I swing by a few Thrift stores and Goodwill Shops when out running errands. I came across these two boxes. Taped closed and marked "Blank Greeting Cards for Card Making" and "Blank Greeting Cards for Crafting". I just HAD to take a look. All of the cards are 4x6. One box contained a nice variety of printed designs on the front and good quality cardstock. They were grouped in packs of 10 with envelopes and had a rubber band wrapped around each pack. The other box contained colored/textured cards with envelopes probably used for card making/adorning, etc. Same situation - grouped in packs of 10 and rubber banded and good quality cardstock. A quick count - each box contained 250... yes...250 cards/envelopes. Prices on the boxes were listed as $4.94. SOLD! I absolutely could not pass this up. While the quantity of cards is a bit overwhelming, I'm sure they will be put to good use whether it is writing/sending; gifted; and perhaps in some swaps. If you are interested in a trade/swap, please let me know.
The other finds shown below were found at different local Thrift Shops.
I love a good flat/correspondence card - even if it is listed as an invitation. $.99. I've seen these at Jo-Ann's Fabric/Craft stores.
These were two new packs of flat cards with envelopes originally from Ikea. $.59 each.
These are new packs of 10 note cards/envelopes. Two packs wrapped together - $.99 each. I think these will make great cards to use around the Christmas holidays.
These next two new stationery sets were marked as $2.00 each, BUT were in the 75% off bin! They had to be rescued. I will definitely enjoy using them.
Note Card pack, $.25.
I have been looking for an address book for when traveling or on road trips. I think this one will work out perfectly! $.99.
What Thrift Store adventures have you been on lately?
Hi, LR! Can you do a post about how you store all of your stationary finds? I have papers, cards, envelopes and the like out the wazoo! I'm always looking for ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Delaney
Great idea, thanks Delaney! Let me see what I can do.
DeleteThat's a really neat address book. Like you said, it looks perfect for traveling! I'm definitely going to have to look around my local thrift stores for some deals. :)
ReplyDeleteOOO I like the paper with flowers. But you are starting to sound like me with all the stationery buying!
ReplyDeleteWow, so many wonderful things you bought. :) I've never found any stationery at all in our thrift stores over here, but I do hope I will one day. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You found some awesome things! I wouldn't be able to pass all those cards and stationary up either! I should hit up my local thrift shops soon too... I'm itching to go, and I feel like I'm missing out on some good paper finds! lol
ReplyDeleteYour last picture of your address book made me smile because I used to have stationary cards with that same picture on it. So kool to see it again. ;)
Oh my goodness, I am so jealous! When I go op-shopping (Australian term for thrifting...) I usually go with a specific goal in mind and rarely look at the paper goods... I'm so inspired to look for cards and notepaper now!
ReplyDeleteI love finding cheap yet beautiful stationary at flea markets! I love the birdhouse sheets!
ReplyDeleteAlso, you will be glad you got that address book! Mine came in handy on my vacation! :)
Btw, got your letter today! :)
Wow! That letter traveled fast!
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to use the birdhouse stationery on your next letter.
I haven't checked the flea markets. Do you ask the vendors/those selling or do you just look for them on your own?