Thursday, May 10, 2012

Retro crafting on Vintage Thingie Thursday

(please visit Suzanne at Colorado Lady for more Vintage Thingie Thursday fun!)




This Thursday I'm sharing a kitschy craft from my 1960's childhood.  It may predate the 1960's but I first saw it at my elementary school carnival in 1965 and thought it was so great.  The ones I saw were fishes, made of tulle.  Thank heavens our tastes evolve, huh?! 

I guess I must have been so ga ga about it, that my mother sent away for this craft kit.

(In case you're a young whippersnapper and don't recall this craft,  it was making decorations using  Sweetheart soap bars as your foundation.)  

 
 








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  1. LVMay 10, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I have been around a long time, but do not remember seeing these cuties. Probably, because, we could not afford store bought soap.

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  2. Stacey StuweMay 10, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Awww...How cute and fun! It's so much fun to remember what we did as kids and other memories come flooding back too!

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  3. xinexMay 10, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    You are so creative. These are all so adorable....Christine

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  4. AnonymousMay 10, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    How sweet! I do remember these and making some during Vacation Bible School! :) Thanks so much for popping in to see me and the sweet story of you and your mom picking up the dishes at the grocery store.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. UnknownMay 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    These are cute! No, I've never heard of the craft...but I bet my mom has! At any rate, I want some of that pretty soap! :)

    HaPpY vInTaGe ThInGiE tHuRsDaY!
    Sarah

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  6. Ivy and ElephantsMay 10, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    These are so cute! I especially love the owl and the parrot. I'm going to have a go at these, looks like fun.
    Thanks so much for stopping by!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  7. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 10, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Oh, I remember the Sweetheart soap, but not the crafts. what fun critters!
    Hugs,
    Jann
    p.s. now a new follower.

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  8. bjMay 10, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I had forgotten all about Sweetheart Soup...wonder if they still make it? We used to carve all sorts of things out of it.:)

    I think there's a LOT of us missing our moms at this time of year. Like you, I miss mine ALL the time.
    Happiest Mother's Day.
    xo bj

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  9. Run Lori RunMay 11, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    These are great! I love Auntie Lacey!

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  10. craftylesMay 12, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    I do remember those-cute. WAnted to let you know I finally got Family Tree Maker and now am having problems getting it to open. I should have just downloaded it. I'm really frustrated right now. I'll let you know how it turns out. Happy Mothers Day!!
    Leslie

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  11. Cherryl BallMay 31, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    I use to make and sell the sweetheart fish and ivory bibles when I was a child. A few years back I found a site that sold the sweetheart soap but they wanted like 20 dollars for a couple of bars. I am looking to bring them back to local craft fairs in my area but am still searching for the best bar to replace the sweetheart soap. I don't care for the Pear's soap but maybe if I made and saw it in 3-d it would win me over.LOVE your other ideas and will definitely enjoy making them with my grandson.

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  12. AverylMarch 3, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I love SweetHeart soap! Thanks for posting this.

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  13. AverylMarch 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I don't think my comment posted...

    Thanks for sharing these cute crafts. I love SweetHeart soap!

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