Our Grand Opening Celebration!

Nancy Batura and Kathleen O’Neill will be hosting the grand opening celebration of their new shop, Capt. Scrap’s Attic, this Saturday May 28, 2011 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The shop is made up of 30 antiques & collectibles dealers that have their spaces chock full of everything from antique, retro & repurposed furniture to Pyrex dishes, vintage jewelry, vintage clothes, Lionel trains, vintage photos, Asian Décor’, antique artwork, outside furniture and much more.

Join us early to browse the vendors that will be set up out front with their new and used merchandise or join us from 1:00pm – 3:00pm while the radio station Fun 106.7 will be on location. Free hot dogs in that time period as well as drawings to win gift certificates to both of our locations and WaWa and restaurant gift cards.

Capt. Scrap’s Attic is located at 3071 Rt. 9 in Seaville, NJ.

609-624-0111 

www.captscrap.com

Ideas for Brooches

·        Pin to a cloth headband for a bit of sparkle

·        Pin in your hair like a barrette

·        Pin on a hat or scarf

·        Pin to a string of beads, a plain chain or a wristband

·        Add a touch of vintage vibe or flirty fun to your clutch or shoulder bag by fastening a large cameo brooch or flower pin on its side or near the clasp

·        Use to decorate your strappy sandals

·        More traditional ways of wearing a brooch include pinning it onto the lapel or collar of jackets, coats and blouses, but there are other ideas as well. Instead of pinning it on a collared shirt, find an plain, V-neck top and pin the brooch at the bottom point of the V-neck to draw attention to a graceful neck and clavicle. You can also use a brooch to pin on the side of an large or over-sized top to create a cinching effect that is flattering to your figure.

Ideas for Vintage Handkerchiefs

We just got a bunch of pretty vintage handkerchiefs in at the Attic. Below are some ideas of how you can use them.

·        Baby's handkerchief bonnet that can be used as a christening bonnet and then one day be used as a wedding handkerchief

·        Use monogrammed handkerchiefs for the "something old" or "something blue" for a bride on her wedding day

·        Gifts for bridesmaids, flower girls, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom

·        Decoration on clothing - a pocket or collar on a vest, jacket, apron, or blouse

·        Sachets filled with lavender or other potpourri

·        Gift wrap or bag for a small gift

·        Gift wrap a hand-made soap

·        Bow on a gift package - gather the edges of a pretty hanky and tie with a ribbon - use instead of a gift bow

·        Fabric shade on a small lamp

·        Display a special handkerchief under a piece of glass on a tabletop

·        Cocktail napkins

·        Dining napkins

·        Placemats

·        Basket liners - use colorful hankies in a basket for the bath or bedroom

·        Backing on a shadow box

·        Doily - use instead of a crocheted or tatted doily

·        Party favor around a candle

·        Handkerchief dolls

·        Handkerchief puppets

·        Tie on your ponytail, belt loop, or purse

·        Curtain valance - lay several at an angle over a rod or clip to a curtain rod - some like to clip with old wooden clothes pins

·        Sew them together and use as a fabric to make curtains, valances, shower curtains, tablecloths, table toppers, quilts, skirts, vests, dresses, or halter tops

·        Drape on a diagonal over the edge of a shelf

·        Decoration on children's clothing - jacket, shirt, or pants

·        Padded picture frame

·        Frame in a clear acrylic clip frame

·        Small book cover

·        Bulletin board cover

·        Frame several together for a dramatic effect

·        Tuck several floral decorated handkerchiefs into a vase for an arrangement that's always in bloom

·        Pillow cover - use two hankies to cover the front and back of a pillow

·        Pillow overlay - just tack to the front of a solid-color throw pillow

·        Dream pillows filled with herbs