Sunday, 26 April 2015

Car Boot Treasure

We have just had the pleasure of a lovely walk and lovely company.  My husband and I have just had a stroll around the local car boot sale with my dear Mum.  It was quite large when you consider the weather forecast, it did predict rain and it had rained previously so the ground was quite wet.  Wellie boots were definitely the footwear of choice.  I am always fascinated by what other people consider good enough to sell and the prices they think things are worth.  Although I didn't buy a lot the sum total of £2.20 spent, I did have a lovely couple of hours out.

My husband treated me to a Call The Midwife CD with music from series 1, 2 and the Christmas special for the grand sum of £1.  I am looking forward to listening to it in my craft room.

 
I was a great fan of the series and loved the music, so I am looking forward to listening to it.
 
20p was spent on my next buy, 2 sheets of stickers for scrapbooking.
 


 
There was a whole box full that I did have a rummage through but they were not to my taste and I have stopped buying things that I wouldn't use.  The 2 sheets I did buy I loved both having a vintage feel, so very much to my taste and a real bargain.
 
Finally, a £1 was spent on 5 packets of seeds, all in date and another great bargain.
 


 
We picked out 2 packets of sunflower seeds, we thought these would be a little bit of fun for the grand children to measure, there original price was marked at £1.99.  We also chose a sweet pepper for hanging baskets, we have a couple of spare baskets so thought this would be a cheap alternative for filling them.  What was a surprise was the original price on the packet, a whopping £3.69.  We also picked out Land Cress, something we have never tried before so not a lot to lose if we are unsuccessful.  £1.89 was the original price.  Finally  a variety of Tom Thumb pea for container growing which we have had before, £3.89 was the original price.  All five packets for £1, now that is what I call a bargain.  What bargains did you pick up this weekend?
 
See you soon.
 
 
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  1. Nancy Chan26 April 2015 at 07:01

    I have not been to a car boot sales, don't know whether we have it over her. I like the stickers too. You had a good bargain for the seeds.

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  2. Janet26 April 2015 at 07:06

    Lovely bargains. I've never been to a car boot sale, which is probably a good thing because I would buy far too much of things I don't need. I think you were very restrained to only spend £2.20.

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  3. Michele M./ Finch Rest26 April 2015 at 08:53

    Well done, Lorraine!

    I really like the stickers you chose - you could make gift tags and homemade cards so nicely with them, too!

    Have a wonderful day!

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  4. hazzy26 April 2015 at 09:15

    Hello. Good bargain with the seeds. The CD looks fabulous, I loved the show as well-really rounded off the weekend nicely watching that. Have you read the books? They are a bit grittier than the programme and just as enjoyable. x

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    1. mamasmercantile26 April 2015 at 12:36

      Haven't yet, but certainly looking forward to at some point.

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  5. Amy at love made my home26 April 2015 at 09:34

    Some great finds and definitely a great way to have spent a few hours and not spent a lot! The seeds should definitely be a good thing shouldn't they! xx

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  6. Amber at Sequin Stitches 26 April 2015 at 09:53

    Those vintage style stickers look lovely and a real bargain. Did you read the Call the Midwife books? I read them before the TV series was made and they are very good! Xxx

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    1. mamasmercantile26 April 2015 at 12:35

      I haven't yet but I will when I get some time, its on the list to read.

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  7. Anna26 April 2015 at 10:36

    Good purchases !!!
    Now you have some gardening to do, scrapbooking and cd to relax !!!
    Have a nice week !
    Anna

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  8. Sandra 26 April 2015 at 11:12

    Beautiful stickers and plant seeds! Did you like the book?

    Best wishes, Sandra

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    1. mamasmercantile26 April 2015 at 12:34

      I haven't read it yet, but it is on my list to read.

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  9. Meredith26 April 2015 at 11:47

    Wonderful finds!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  10. Grandmabeckyl.blogspot26 April 2015 at 13:39

    I really enjoy watching Call the Midwife series. Their music is great. I bought a dvd set of the first to fourth or five season awhile back at Costco, a membership warehouse in the US. My daughter and I have been slowly watching that. We didn't much of the first season til the very end of it. The sticker find is nice...I'm a sticker person as well. Good finds all around. Have a good weekend!

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  11. Christina26 April 2015 at 14:03

    Great bargains! I have never been to a car boot sale, something I must change. Have a great week.

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  12. Debby Ray26 April 2015 at 16:57

    I have never heard of this either but it sure sounds like fun! I have only watched Call the Midwife a couple of times and did enjoy it. It looks like you hit the jackpot with those seeds too!

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  13. Old Magnolia Tree27 April 2015 at 02:19

    Sweet peppers in a hanging basket. Now that is a great idea. My kids love growing peas too and will quite happily suit in the garden eating them straight from the bush But not cooked and on a plate. Mad isn't it!
    Rosie

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  14. handmade by amalia27 April 2015 at 08:32

    A wonderful haul! Good for you. I love Call the Midwife.
    Amalia
    xo

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  15. Géraldine B.27 April 2015 at 09:32

    Great bargains indeed ! None for me this weekend ... hugs

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  16. Anonymous27 April 2015 at 13:14

    Great finds! My brother-in-law goes car-boot-saling almost every weekend. Perhaps someday I will have the time to go pawing through and finding the occasional treasure. I do nip into charity shops when I get a chance. I haven't read or watched Call the Midwife - something else I am reserving for when I have a bit more of my own life! I don't think my squeamish 17-year-old daughter would really appreciate it.

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  17. Wendy McDonagh-Valentine28 April 2015 at 07:04

    Such wonderful finds!!!! We're starting to see some garage sales popping up around town and I'm looking forward to them for sure!! xoxo

    ~ Wendy

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