When you go out junkin' do you
collect things to sell ~ to recreate
something from the past that
becomes a new treasure for someone else ~
I love to get things for my home
but I can only have so much before
it becomes hoarder status ~
So.....I am mostly on the hunt for
things to put on my website ~
While I was in Kansas I got
two Bibles that I thought would be
awesome to take the pages from
and use in pocket pillows or for
who knows what else but they are aged
so perfectly!
As I took them out and really looked at
them (which I don't really do
when I am on the search) .....
I started to think about where they have
been ... what stories they had to tell...
Was this little Bible carried
to a church like this ~
or this ~
Was this larger Bible in a families house
out on a prairie somewhere ~ Did they
find comfort in its pages during
hard times ...
Where have they been through the years
to end up in a flea market in 2011 ~
Precious treasures from the past
are the things that we collect ...
whether to recreate with or to
cherish as they are ~
22 comments:
Love that bible, too beautiful. But I'm from Wichita, so those pictures really hit home with me! Wow, could be my ancestors. Thanks for sharing. Riki
i always wonder if someone treasured it...and the reality of you can't take it with you.
Hello Katie,
yes, you are absolutely right. Little treasures: were do they come from. Unfortunately we don't know. I also love "treasures from the past"!
Hugs, Sylvia
I can't ever pass up an old Bible. I love the script in that first one. I would love to do a wall in Bible pages like Rebecca Ersfeld (don't think I spelled her name right)! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!
tot
I love everything old ... your bibles are wonderful & does make you wonder about the family who treasured it.
TTFN ~
Have a beautiful holiday ~
Hugs,
Marydon
One of the girls did her booth in Lone Star Antique Mall with pages from a book. I have been thinking about doing something on the wall of my bathroom and I think the pages from an old bible would look great. I loved the script in that first old bible. I never can pass up a bible. The good ones I give away and the old ones I just hoard!!!
Hugs, Pat
this is such a treasure! it would make such a statement as an art piece, tucked in a in a room, just by itself.
xo sandra
Every item has a story. Some just have to be left to the imagination. Great post!
this post really "spoke to my heart". I share your sentiments completely!! the Bible is just lovely! also..merci for entering my summer appreciation giveaway and bonne chance!
Oh what I could do with that old beauty!
I love old books, especially Bibles.
When I use them in my work, I am always hopeful a verse or page may be read, that will lead someone into the Loving arms of Jesus love.
These are beautiful.
blessings
barbara jean
I love finding old bible's. I have several of them. I just love stacking them and displaying them! Love the one you found... what a wonderful treasure!!!
hugs~~~ Daphne
very precious treasure .... what a fabulous find and I often wonder about history with objects too ... love your blog always so interesting and fascinating.. hugz x
if you have a moment pop over to my blog as I have used one of your photos on my LO ( you may remember I asked you if it was OK and you gave me permission for which I am very grateful )I have created a link to your blog so hope you have a few looking !!!
www.heatherartandlife.blogspot.com
I have an old family bible that has been in our family for years. It has many litle tresures inside of it. One thing that is precious is a small piece of my Great grandmothers hair that has been braided and made into the letter "M" for Martha. It was from her hair as a small child
I have a special place for bibles, especially the vintage ones. I've wondered myself where some of them came from. These are beautiful.
Oh, the stories they tell inside their yellowed and brittle pages...
Brenda
This treasure from the past landed in the right hands! It is beautiful!
The Bible...the most precious words ever spoken! Love this post Lori! You were right to grab these treasures.
Blessings & hugs,
Karen
What a lovely old Bible. I'm sure whoever owned it cherished it. You do have to wonder how it ended up at a flea market, but aren't you glad it did? Nice find!
Ooh, I love the vintage Bible. I also wonder when I pick up a vintage Bible at a flea market or antique store who the owner was. I like to look through the pages and see if and where they underlined verses. I do like reading your blog, admiring all about vintage and your trip to Cali so much that I decided to become your new follower! :) Have a sweet, happy weekend!
Ohhhh this post so touches me in a special way as I LOVE old Bibles..I have collected them for some time now and really love the little Sunday School Bibles...they are just so sweet! Thanks for your sweet comment about my Blinged Bibles on our Blog!
Hugs....Cathy aka GGJ
I have a little French bible; it's my only really vintage one. But I can't help but wonder too where it has been. Though an inscription says it was recovered in WWI by a US soldier. Treasures, yes!
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