The Thrift Store Grab Bag

One of my favorite things to buy at the thrift store is the ubiquitous "grab bag" a large plastic bag filled with supposedly thematic items. Usually there are a few related items and then some random stir sticks from a defunct hotel chain. The only time I have actually found like items is in the popular "Holiday Grab Bag". I purchased one such grab bag for a whopping $3.95 at my favorite treasure trove South Street Thrift in Long Beach. It was filled with Christmas goodness. Want to peek inside and see the hits and misses! Okay lets take a look!

{these were a hit, I already hallowed out the center of the foam snowflakes and put little 3 dimensional vintage scenes in them}

{whhaaaaa?? Victorian Christmas Tinsel? Score!}

{I really liked these irridescent icicles}

{these tassels were a lot of fun too}

{a plastic toy sleigh...hmmmm I can figure out something to do with this!}

{some items I was too sure about, but had potential}

{some total misses- neon pipe cleaner, plastic fall leaves, and 1000 strands of bird killing plastic tinsel}

{these really take the cake, I call them "go backs"-they go right back into the bag and back to the thrift store!}

{some more go backs, plastic bells, a old dingy looking candle and a plastic container}

I left out the painted pine cones and salt and pepper shakers, but those are going back too!

So, did I get my $3.95 worth? I think so!

-Denise