Wednesday, October 5, 2011
October 5
Todays addition comes from the markets of Pennsylvania, where I scooped up a whole bag of these beautiful, ornate blocks!
They first caught my attention because of their resemblance to old type block letters, and after talking to the dealer I learned that these too are old print blocks of the metal variety. These were once used to print catalogs advertising early ice boxes, and showing the variety of ornamental hinges and mechanisms available. How interesting! If only our "ice boxes" were still this beautifully decorated....
How the give away works:
Every single day of October I will be adding a fabulous vintage treasure to the prize pot. Then, on November 1st I will select one winner to receive ALL of the items! I have gone through my personal collection of goodies to bring you over 30 of the most fun, unique, inspiring treasures and I hope you love all of them as much as I do.
Be sure to check back everyday to see the daily addition :)
How do you enter?
First, you must be following this blog. (you can become a follower by clicking the "join this site" button on the right sight of the screen). Then to be entered, simply leave a comment on the daily give away post. That's it!
How many times can you enter?
You can enter one time each day- for a grand total of 30 chances.
Want to increase your luck?
If you have a blog, Facebook page, website, or any sort of public forum and you spread the news about my give away complete with a link I will DOUBLE your total number of entries. Yes, double! Please make sure you send me a link to where you have shared the information so I know to double your entries :)
They first caught my attention because of their resemblance to old type block letters, and after talking to the dealer I learned that these too are old print blocks of the metal variety. These were once used to print catalogs advertising early ice boxes, and showing the variety of ornamental hinges and mechanisms available. How interesting! If only our "ice boxes" were still this beautifully decorated....
The above print block will be included in the ever-growing treasure pot. I think these beauties are perfect to display or to be used in a vintage craft project!
Such a wonderful piece of American history.
Take a peek at the treasure chest so far- it's lookin' good!
How the give away works:
Every single day of October I will be adding a fabulous vintage treasure to the prize pot. Then, on November 1st I will select one winner to receive ALL of the items! I have gone through my personal collection of goodies to bring you over 30 of the most fun, unique, inspiring treasures and I hope you love all of them as much as I do.
Be sure to check back everyday to see the daily addition :)
How do you enter?
First, you must be following this blog. (you can become a follower by clicking the "join this site" button on the right sight of the screen). Then to be entered, simply leave a comment on the daily give away post. That's it!
How many times can you enter?
You can enter one time each day- for a grand total of 30 chances.
Want to increase your luck?
If you have a blog, Facebook page, website, or any sort of public forum and you spread the news about my give away complete with a link I will DOUBLE your total number of entries. Yes, double! Please make sure you send me a link to where you have shared the information so I know to double your entries :)
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18 comments:
I think this is my favourite addition so far!! I've been looking for a book-end for ages, but not a generic book-end...this would do the job perfectly!!
This is quite unusual. I don't know how you can part with it. The treasure pot is getting more interesting as the month goes on! I love the print block!
Wow, this is a beautiful addition to the pot!
Wow, I go away on vacation for a few days and then see all of the wonderful things you've added to your give-away. I can't believe the detail on the print block, its gorgeous.
Gorgeous!!!!
The pot just gets more interesting and valuable.
What a wonderful idea. I am a happy follower of your blog. :)
I am a new follower! What an incredibly generous giveaway for that one lucky person to win! Whee!
Just love that old stamp. A wonderful addition to the package.
The print block is pretty cool ;)
My favorite too! Marvelous!!!
I haven't seen this type of print block before! It is so pretty!
this is the best thing ever. I'd actually stamp with it.
What a beautiful block, would love to see the print from it.
Found your exciting giveaway via Vintage Rescue Squad... I'm going through to enter everyday. Loving this whole collection!
Melissa
melissasantiques.blogspot.com
What a gorgeous little piece of art each of those blocks is?
Love it!!
This is so cool!
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