Monday 3 October 2016

Car Boot Treasure...And The Big Reveal

As is usual for a Saturday we went for a stroll around the car boot sale at Stickney, it was a little gloomy and predicting rain so we had very low expectations.  We were pleasantly surprised at the amount of stalls but a little disappointed at the quality of the goods on offer.  It was nice to have a stroll and always good to have a chat with Mum as we were going around.  We always get lucky with the vegetables and this week was no exception.

 
Leeks, green beans and a cauliflower for the grand total of £1, I was impressed.  I have chopped the leeks up and popped them into the freezer for soups/stews.
 
 
2 bunches of rhubarb for £1 a bunch all chopped, cooked and in the freezer ready for those Autumn days when only a pie or crumble will do.
 
 
I also got lucky with some great stamps, perfect timing for some.
 
 
I paid 50p per pack, there was an original price on one packet £5.25.  A bargain indeed.
 

 
I bought all the smaller packets at 10p per pack.  I am certainly going to have some fun using these.
 
I made a list for the Winter Link Up Party for things I wanted to achieve over the coming months and started to crochet a mermaid tail for my sweet Grandaughter.  It really did crochet up fast and much to my amazement I finished it in a couple of days.  They are visiting next weekend so I think that may have spurred me on a little.
 
Drum roll please...Are you ready for the big reveal?
 



 
I can't wait to see what she looks like in it.  It certainly was a lot easier than I anticipated. 
 
See you soon.
 
 
 


32 comments:

  1. you finished it! my that is cute and adorable!!! I like your fall veggies :)

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  2. It's gorgeous, I'm sure she will be thrilled. I'm always inspired by your car boot buys, I shall see if there is one locally x

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  3. I also like to stroll on a market and look for bargains ! Love the mermaid suit ! I saw it yesterday in your post below !

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  4. The car boot is brilliant for buying cheap veg. Lovely selection of stamps, looking forward to seeing your little granddaughter in you creation x

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  5. Oh wow, it is gorgeous! You have completed it so quickly too and I'm sure you're Granddaughter will look very cute in it.

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  6. Wonderful
    Kisses for you
    New post

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  7. That is so cute! I just bought a leek and I paid way more for one than you did for all your veggies!

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  8. That is so cute!

    The veg looks great, excellent value for money, I love cauliflower.

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  9. You got some good bargains at the car boot. The mermaid tail is so sweet. I can't wait to see your granddaughter in it. X

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  10. That mermaid tail looks gorgeous and really cosy

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  11. Well done on the tail! Please take a photo of her modeling it :) xx

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  12. Oh my word........that is just the cutest thing I have ever seen. Love it-x-

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  13. So cute! I bought the yarn to make one for Piper, in a bigger size of course. I hope to start it tomorrow. I just harvested a bunch of rhubarb and ended up composting some of it. I had SO much this year and gave away all that I could. Have a lovely day!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  14. Love fresh veggies! That mermaid tale is beautiful!! My girls have been wanting one too. :-) Hope you have a great week!

    Blessings,
    Jill

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  15. You always seem to pick up lots of bargains at the car boot. The mermaid tail looks fabulous, I can see she'll look so cute in it.

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  16. A good week at the car boot sales!
    Well done on finishing the mermaid tail blanket! It is adorable & beautiful made!

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  17. I sure wish we had those here! I need to go to the farmer's market.. but the one near us is early and we're not morning people. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  18. A weekend full of activities !!!
    Love your little mermaid tail !
    Have a nice week !
    Anna

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  19. The mermaid's tail looks like a wonderful project, I know your granddaughter is going to love it.
    Meredith

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  20. What good prices on the veggies. Oh that little mermaid's tail is so cute and the buttons, looking like water bubbles, are the perfect complement. Can't wait to see her in it!

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  21. You got some good deals on vegetables.
    The Mermaid's Tail is so cute. It didn't seem to take you long to make it.

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  22. Love the mermaid tails. My grand daughter would look great in it.
    Came in from Gattina. If you find the time stop in for a cup of coffe.

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  23. The mermaid tail is cute and your granddaughter will look adorable in it. Cannot wait to see the pictures! And happy news, to let you know that baby Harper Jane went home with her mom and dad this afternoon! Thanks so much for your prayers!

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  24. I LOVE mermaid tail. Brilliant.
    Amalia
    xo

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  25. I was thinking about finding my niece a mermaid tail blanket. they look so cute and yours looks lovely! Perfect shade of blue too! Great job. ~Lisa

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  26. We do not have rhubarbs here and I do not know how it tastes like. Love to see your granddaughter in the mermaid tail blanket. Have a lovely day!

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  27. Oh my goodness that happened quickly, in the flick of a mermaids tail in fact! It looks cosy. I always love your boot sale bargains. Jo x

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  28. What a cute little project - how sweet! Looks warm and cozy, too! The veggies looks so fresh and such a good bargain on the stamps. Haven't been to a good sale in a while! Love seeing what you found. xx Karen

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  29. Some bargains with the vegetables there , The mermaid tail is so sweet , You are very clever xxx

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  30. That mermaid tail is the cutest thing! Oh my, I'm missed some of your posts. I want to visit that Christmas shop!

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  31. The mermaid's tail is so cute and you finished it very quickly. Well done.

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  32. The mermaid tail looks so sweet and very cleverly done. I bet she will look beautiful in it :)

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