At the Thrift Shop in January (USA) swap

I absolutely love thrift stores too! My likes: old brooches - especially rhinestone ones, scrapbook supplies, rubber stamps, random ephemera, vintage items with dogs on them (artwork, figurines, jewelry, etc. ), notecards, kids books with cool art, non-fiction books with quotes or pictures that can be used in ATC's, good books just for reading, green jadeite glass items (or just in that apple-y green shade), fun purses, coraly peach or aqua kitchen items... Just to name some of my likes.

From thrift shops I like note cards, those boolets of postcards (even if a few are missing) blue & white ginger jars but NO other porcelain stuff. Any sewing stuff, fabric, buttons, needles, etc,but I don't knit or crochet. lightly used place mats, pot holders, fabric or paper napkins, even partial packs of typewriter size pads of cmputer paper with designs on it, An occasional XL clean tee shirt for wearing to bed, long scarves, I always look for small butter knives, tea balls. If real chopsticks show up, I'd love them, pretty little boxes, occasionally pretty eye glasses cases.

Brilliant idea, thank you for hosting! My favorite items (this may seem a bit odd) are vintage nightgowns in nylon or chiffon, size 34-36, or small medium. Anything fairy tale related, christmas and halloween decorations, esp ornaments. Sewing notions, retro looking fabrics, foreign souvenirs, a cup and saucer, really anything vintage with a shabby chic or retro-kitsch design, also Fear street or Christopher Pike books (teen series).

I will try to list things that are not too heavy to mail: scarves, jewelry, bits of fabric or lace, buttons, anything that can be used on atc's, paper, ephemera, glitzy stuffs, t-shirt size adult medium, glass boxes (I collect them), music boxes (I have several that I only paid 25 cents for), classy-looking bookends, sci fi or gothic paperbacks, girly stuff.

My thrift store loves: Candy pink kitchen items, Cherry print kitchen items, Buttons (both sewing kind & Pop culture pins/buttons), Vintage Ladies Hats, Old Plastic Halloween Masks (esp. from the 70s), Bits of lace & velvet, Ephemera (girl scouts, medical, or funeral), Old dolls or doll parts, Lunch boxes (Metal are my fave but I'll take a cool plastic one), Big eyed 70's art (Kid & Animal), I love lucy items, Marilyn Monroe items, toys from the 80s.

Great lists! I'd love to shop for any one of you!! ♥

Being a 3rd generation thrifter, this sounds like fun! I don't often look for particular things, but am always excited to find postcards, cotton fabric with fun or seasonal prints (I use them to sew dog scarves for my local humane society), famous location or basketball team T-shirts for my nephew (Youth M/L), small decorative wind chimes for the garden and other garden ephemera, fun cookbooks or Isabel Allende books

I love thrift shopping- my like are big mens t-shirts I can wear to sleep in with crazy sayings or characters (XL)-cool big purses, especially leather(ette) hobo bag types--unusual silver jewelry, any kind of peasanty, hippyish boho clothing ( go XL or larger since Im a size 14) - always looking for those life size styrofoam skulls they have at halloween--old old books for re-purposing, anything so weird you can't even tell what it is...pillows with victorian feel to them ( you know gold, burgundy, brocadey, fringey) egads,,,I could go on.

So far I would love to shop for any of you. First thing, purses I love the satchel type you know, with the two short handles and the zipper on the top (think Louis Vuitton Speedy shape) if it has a long strap too that's great! Also thin check book size wallets, zip cosmetic bags any shape, size or color. Or anything made by Vera Bradley. I always keep an eye out for a hand held clothing steamer. Hippy/gypsy/tiered skirts any size (I can alter) Tee shirts small but I need long sleeves (at least 3/4). NO yellow clothing please. Jewel tones are best especially in the deep blues to purple and plums (all cool colors). I love Rubik's Cubes, puzzles and games. Vintage-y looking jewelry. Charm bracelets just make my day! Big hoop earrings. Cool chunky belts for my hips a 34". Anything Bohemian chic looking. Oval embroidery hoops, circular knitting needles any size. Also looking for a cool pepper grinder. Old vinyl baby dolls to repaint, (reborn). Ok, that's enough I think, you can PM me or check profile for questions. I like most things, really I'm not fussy but I have no use for cutesy, Disney, or religious themed items.

Hello, I can't wait for this swap to start. I luv thrift stores. Some things I like to look for are dachshunds, journals, craft supplies (papers, ephemera, rubberstamps,), gift bags, wrapping paper, anything fantasy, angels, notecards, file folders, very old small to medium books--with a cover illustration would be a plus, buttons, lace, thread, colored twine, kitchen tongs, magnets, handsewn good shape placemats, small or medium frames, Extra LARGE coffee cup, cool trays, china cup & saucer floral, coin purse, glass or crystal candlestick holders, real blue glass, hand crocheted doilies.

Always looking for: original art (not prints), paint by numbers, bird anything (figurines, birds on plates/cups/mugs, prints...), toys for my little man (he's 1-so age appropriate. he's really into cars right now), reusable shopping totes, children's books, postcards, "How to host a murder" murder mystery games, small decorative bowls or boxes to hold jewelry and change, alphabet fridge magnets.. Things I avoid: clothing, handbags, jewelry

Little LuLu,Caspar the ghost, A old Hot stuff comic, paper dolls,Mr Peanut, Old Halloween diecuts or noise ringers, Halloween ornaments, Achemed the Terrorist T Shirt size 1x, really need a credit card only wallet with lots of blanks,at least 17 if possible, old perfume small bottles, rosaries,no plastic please. 1920"s or 30"s anything, old lipstick tubes,[ miniature coke bottles salt,pepper] old looking journals,halloween collectable book, Things I dislike, Cutesy,

From thrift shops, I love: cool scarfs, anything hockey related, Lilo & Stitch, The Rescuers, postcards, shot glasses, anything related to Star Wars, the Big Bang Theory, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Heath Ledger, the tv show LOST, anything with the Union Jack flag on it, Happy Meal toys, cool buttons (sewing kind or pop culture pins/buttons), unique playing cards, pretty scarves, cool womens tshirts (XL), bingo related items. I'm not really too picky about what I wouldn't like. The above are some of my tastes so anything loosely related would be cool :)

These are things I look for at the thrift store: POSTCARDS! Wrapping paper, Christmas cards, Christmas decorations, Any holiday decorations really, hanging hand towels, acryclic worsted weight yarn, earrings, Women's shirts green or purple (XL) with 3/4 sleeves, coloring books, Nativity sets or scenes in any form, Nativity or dove tree ornaments, or any Christmas tree ornaments, anything Mario Brothers related, Advent calendars, fridge magnets, books by Madeleine Brent or Victoria Holt, books about TRUE ghost stories (non-fiction, rather than fiction), Cookbooks for kids, anything to do with duck billed platypuses, exercise dvds, piano or flute sheet music, half apron with pockets

I hope this is a comprehensive enough list! Let me know if you have questions. Thx!

Oops! Forgot to add what I've no use for:

I have no use for scrapbook supplies, notecards/stationary, journals, or anything macabre, gory or creepy. :-)

I love anything vintage - jewelry, note cards, kitchen utensils- especially red and white, old Christmas ornaments, fabric, sewing supplies, craft patterns, angels, nativity, inspirational, hummingbirds, books by Jodi Picoult or Francine Rivers or Sandra Dallas. T-shirt size is extra large. I am a thrift store junkie so I am sure I would like anything you send. If I can't use it I can pass it along. Please nothing gothic, bright happy items that make me smile are always appreciated

I love these type of swaps! What I look for in thriftstores are, stationary, anything with owls or cats! Garfield,Spongebob... I love junk jewelry a lot of stores have zip lock bags full! I collect rosaries but I don't find them very often. T-shirts with cats / tigers (Small and up i sleep in them) Wrestling shirts of all sizes(small and up- doesnt matter what wrestler, WWE/WWF) unique things...If i haven't listed enough things my profile is full of ideas! I will love anything you send! This is going to be fun!!

^I forgot to mention dolls-mostly fashion dolls (dolls that are the same size as barbie, barbie clothes and acessories for doll dioramas/houses)

I love any kind of stationery/office supply. paper(s) pens, really ANY. Scrapbook supplies. old books. Tshirt 2X. I have apple design in my kitchen with an old fashioned wooden look. Everything else in the house is just hit and miss. Craft supplies like scraps of lace, ribbon, frames, buttons etc. I make small primitive pillows so I buy old clothes of interesting (usually ugly) material to make them with. cookbooks. horror books. towels of any size, type are also a keeper for me as long as in decent shape. I'm easy to please.

I don't care for any clothing or jewelry, but I can use any SOFT or cotton yarn, wind chimes, new pillowcases to sew "Dresses for Africa", Moose ornaments, a pepper grinder, needle threaders, 14 count Aida cloth, Dutchy Delft items or wooden shoes, ALASKA items, old-fashioned flour sack/muslin type dish towels, reusable fabric snack baggies, flashlight that works, FUN fabric for my Charity Sewing Projects. If you get my name, I am sure I would be happy with anything you send! ;o)

When at the thrift shop I hunt for: Mardi Gras Beads, knitting books, knitting needles, wooden jewelry boxes that play music, greeting cards/envelopes/notecards/postcards, extremely high heels that are in new or like new condition(size 7 1/2, 8 or 8 1/2), tie dye tshirts size Adult or juniors L or XL, leggings in size Adult or juniors L or XL, Upwords boardgames(I use the pieces and don't necessarily need the board or box sent to me), cassette tapes(especially blanks), tamborines(toys or instruments), magic wands(toys or anything else), skeleton keys or stuff with pictures of skeleton keys on it. I also like anything with frogs or piggies. :)

This sounds like it will be a lot of fun! My favorite things to pick up at a thrift store are as follows: Bibles translated from another language. Vintage books, Vintage toys, action figures of any sort, board games, unique kitchen items, Christmas ornaments (especially vintage), nativity scenes, glass jars/bottles (may not want to ship those), Old Sears/JCPenney catalogs, and any other uniquely interesting item that captures the attention! Things I don't need: I have too many scrapbook and stationery supplies already. I don't get too many clothing items unless I can try them on. I've already donated my postcards to a young collector, so I don't use those anymore. That's it. If you find something you love and want to send it, I'm sure I'll love it too.

What a fun swap! I love Thrift stores! I am a big mixed media artist so anything I can turn into art, I love dice (not white but all others -big or small, and not fuzzy), board game cards- operation is my fav, scrabble tiles, scraps of ribbons and lace, paints, inks, rubber stamps, books on techniques, old maps, watercolor pallets, any glitter, keys, buttons, . Please no clothes,kitchen items or food.

I love the Thrift swaps, gives me a chance to buy something that I like but can't always use. I like vintage jewelry (no earrings), yarn, any crafty type things. I also like anything I can give to or repurpose for the grandchildren (ages 2-1/2 to 16).

I love Thrift stores and this sounds very fun! Every time I go into a thrift store I have no idea what I may come home with. I love colorful looking things for my kitchen. Mint Greens, Turquoise blues, Yellow..Cheery colors. Anything coffee themed. Cute pig figurines, old salt and pepper shakers, "Enesco" Home Grown animal figurines, Wind chimes, Anything hummingbird related, I'm always looking for burner covers for my stove- my stove is electric so a set of 4 round ones would be fine. I am looking for some purple and teal/blue ornaments. Anything that would look nice on a white Christmas tree would be fine. I'm not picky, I like pretty and cute things. I love cute stationary and note cards. I'm always on the lookout for Infinity scarves or pretty regular ones. Mens Ties- I like ones with cool patterns and floral ones..Shelf liner, rubber stamps, yard decorations, pretty fabric, Vera Bradley wallets and purses, containers to put my crafts supplies in..Small throw pillows, Winnie the pooh and Piglet items, Diddl Mouse, neat pot holders, dish clothes, posters or small pictures to hang on my walls. I like a lot of things so I'm sure whatever you send me I will like.

I forgot to add- anything zebra print for my daughter.

I love shopping at thrift stores & flea markets. Here are some of the things I like to get at thrift shops. * Postcards * Snowbabies * Gardening Items * Any souvenir items from roadside attractions (Storybook Land, Enchanted Forest, etc.) * Music Boxes * Postage Stamps * Older My Little Pony (for my daughter) * Vintage Navy Items * Anything NASA * Anything Olympics * Snoopy * Penguin Toys * Lord of the Rings Toys * Vintage Christmas Houses (the ones you put under the tree, like a village) * Reindeer's * Bunny Rabbit Stuff (toys, bowls, water bottles) * Older copies of the Wizard of Oz (can be in bad shape I use them in ATCs), * vintage hankies * coins (for my daughter) * gardening & homesteading books.

No clothes, dishes (unless for something above), food, perfume.

I love thift shops! Here are some things I like: Fun post its, note cards, post cards, vintage ephemera, stationary, scrapbook supplies, beige Corelle dishes, kids books with awesome color illustrations, rubber stamps, pretty teacups, vintage hankies, fat quarters, pretty pattern paper napkins, journals, fountain pens, sterling silver jewelry(no earrings), garlic press, tea ball, maps, cute reusable shopping bags, metal chop sticks, batik fabric, eye lash yarn

The only clothing I would like: One World women's tops (medium) these are funky printed bohemian looking (love them)

Favorite themes: crowns, wings, hello kitty, butterflies, Favorite color: green (lime, army, spring)

I am so excited for this swap. I love thrift store. Loves: flannel button down shirts in M, L or XL. Records-blues, country, jazz. Tea cup and saucer. Tea pot. Old books with pretty hardback covers preferably classic literature(dickens,Austen, etc) Small oil paintings of flowers. Really anything floral. I love shabby chic, cath kidston and Emma bridewater designs. Milk glass anything. Anything that could be found on a "lady's dressing table" like the old hand mirrors. Clip on earrings-the gaudier the better. Crockpot and southern cookbooks or if you hit the holy grail the mastering the French cuisine by Julia childs. Christmas ornaments--rustic, vintage, country or glitzy and sparkly(two different tree designs) Vintagefloral flat sheets-any size, a few stains are ok. I cut them up to use for projects. I know my list is a little specific. This is what I look for every time I go thrifting. If you need more suggestions please message me.

I go to the thrifts stores on a weekly basis and I love to thrift shop. I look for vintage jewelry and brooches, rhinestone jewelry, bags of broken jewelry (preferably vintage jewelry), anything to do with jewelry making, charm bracelets especially the bigger bracelets, beads (not plastic), rubber stamps, ink pads, vintage stationery and notecards, vintage laces and trims, old foreign hardback books, vintage sheet music, cardmaking supplies, glitter, old keys, and spoon rings.

No thank you: I would not like to receive dolls or toys of any type, buttons – I have way too many right now, Disney items, underclothes, souvenir items, clothing, shoes or household items.

This sounds like so much fun!!

I adore thrift shops and try to go on a weekly basis. This swap is incredible! Thank you for hosting this event. I am a nurse, wedding/floral decorator and a photographer. I make ATC's and love to use vintage papers. I use old cards, ephemera and postcards in my work. I love old typewriters, tea cups and metal toys. I collect old cameras, camera cases and metal film containers. I have many old viewmaster pictures and a few viewers. I wear an XL and I have many grandchildren under the age of 7. One girl, a year old and 6 boys. Newest boy due in March will make 7. I love old ornaments and nativity sets as well. Old sheet music or books also touch my heart.

1) I'm always on the hunt for pretty, vintage pillowcases in girly colors with birds or butterflies on them, or ones with crochet, embroidery or lace or eyelet decorative edging all the way around the opening. 2) I'm a sucker for vintage school books dating prior to 1960 in good condition to help with my daughter who will be homeschooled. 3) Vintage sheets in decent condition in prints that would look cute remade into little girl clothing. 4) Vintage children's books, think Dick and Jane type images. 5) Antique encyclopedias, bibles, maps or geography books from 1920 or earlier. These do not have to be in good shape. I use the images in projects. 6) Salt and pepper shakers in unusual shapes where the shakers are different. Some examples are a car and a camper; a mouse which sits in a high heel shoe; tom and jerry. 7) vintage children's patterned fabric for a girl. 8) books on self sufficency, small acre gardening, canning, hydroponics, DIY on solar or hydro power. 9) Anything butterfly or fairey related to use as room decorations for my baby girls nursery. 10) vintage sewing basket. 11) board games with all pieces included specially vintage kids. Do not need boxes as I make storage for each.

Do not want: purses, clothes, dishes, shoes, make up, bath items, stationary (except thank you cards), stickers, coloring books, religious items (except bibles as listed above).

oopsy- I have no use for- Geegaws, figurines, scarves or hats,seasonal things, glassware, records or electronics, art (unless its unusual) linens etc...

running late with my list - sorry! I like : rhinestone brooches / aurora borelis brooches - both vintage and newer, vintage dog figurines, crafting supplies - rubber stamps, scrapbooking paper, and stickers especially, paper ephemera for crafting with, jadeite glass, notecards, cookbooks from before the 80's - the older the better, childrens books with awesome artwork - even new / newer books, kitschy dog artwork (i adore dogs!), books that weren't on the best seller list or aren't that one book everyone seems to have read... Ummm... I'm sure that whatever my partner sends me will be wonderful. Thanks!

PP.SS> I don't need any clothes, hair items or shoes.
No make - up. Thank you very much.