I decided last year to start a sand collection just because I liked how they look. Here is part of my collection so far:
It’s a visual reminder of places I’ve visited and good travel memories. I store them in spice jars, and label them so I will remember. What do you collect?
Regards, Carla
Stumble It!
Honestly Carla! When I looked at that picture I thought they WERE spices! Good thing I can read!
We are talking non-quilty collections, right?
Old cookbooks (especially those with handwritten notes in them and any from war-times.) I have a least one from each decade from 1890 on.
Mixing bowls. I particularly like yellow-ware with blue bands, but I am attracted to ANY kind of mixing bowl.
TerriW
What a variety… I too thought it looked like spices!
For me it’s anything Coca-cola! You would be surprised what they make.
I collect clocks. I have 16 on my mantle and hearth alone.
Let’s see….what do I collect??? Well FABRIC of course….LOL
But seriously, I love moose for some reason so I’ve started collecting things with moose on it
Isn’t it fun to collect stuff? I have an antique scale collection, plus a fiesta ware collection. Oh yes, I buy antique cameras for DH, Joe, too.
shoes. Ask Ed. Gotta go hide some new ones before his plane lands.
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dustbunnies. i keep them under my couch and beds.
I guess my biggest collection is firetrucks. The smallest is a Hallmark tree ornament and the largest is a 1946 Chevy Pumper. That truck was bought for us for a Wedding gift 10 years ago. We have so much fun with it. It still runs and it doesn’t matter where you go in it, you are always in a parade!
Jami
wow, it’s really cool to see all of the different colors of sand in your collection.
i used to collect spoons, but haven’t added to that collection in many years.
i have a lot of angels, but it seemed like when i started collecting was when everyone else did, too, so it didn’t end up being something that meant as much to me (didn’t want to have the same stuff everybody else did…)
Want me to send you some Pismo sand or are ya ever gonna come get some yourself? LOL
I collect lotsa stuff….
BEDROOM: SHOES (ok, and purses)
STUDIO: Thimbles & odd pin cushions
LIVING ROOM: Swarvaski crystal figurines
KITCHEN: Very cool dishes ( pottery is coolest)
Cookbooks, I especially get a bang out of trying to decifer foreign language and metric system..lol
YARD ART: Rocks.
like your sand, I snatch a rock wherever I go, trouble is, I left them all at our home in Stockton! They are so pretty there? LOL I should begin again here. Good Idea. I’ll start with a moonstone from Cambria:)
I have a most cherish canning jar that is filled with sand, sea glass, starfish, shells, and other treasures from our trip to Maine five years ago… I adore this jar.. because it takes me back to those precious memories.
I believe alot of people collect natural items from places they visit, but another collection I love is my collection of cds from local artists… I adore music and love listening to those cds to carry me back to a particular place and time.
xo
Very cool sand collection! The colors are amazing.
I’m kind of boring. I collect dishes. Not sets. Just 1-3 at a time. I have a few dishes out as decor but most sit in drawers. . I just can’t resist them. I like to put my jewelry in cool bowls and I have mugs with pens at each desk. I hate our everyday dishes….go figure. You’d think I would have my dream set the way I love dishes.
Oh and frosted plastic glasses lol. I can’t resist them. But I don’t use them either. I like to drink out of pretty stemmed glasses, makes getting your 64 oz. of water down easier if it’s in crystal lol. But show me a cheap plastic glass in a color I don’t have and I have to buy it. But it can’t go in the kitchen because it doesn’t match anything lol.
I love the idea of a sand collection.
they are the best!
I used to collect pig things, but when I moved here I stopped.
I’m not really into cleaning so I try not to collect too much stuff anymore..that excludes fabric and thread of course.
my favorite collection …. so to speak… my daughters
Hi. sand collectors. I live in Belgium West Europe.My hobby is collect beachsand and small lava stones from all around the world. I started my collection in 2004. When I began my collecting, I never imagined that sand could be so different from beach to the next. the most facinating thing for me is the enormous variety of colors and grains of sand. I find sand interesting, becaus the grains tell us storis about millions of years. One of the simplest and most efficent ways to increas my personal sand collection is to eschange sand with others. I would be very happy if you like to send me sand or small lava stones. I will send you sand from my country too. I do not care if your sand is from small river near your hometown , lake ,beach desert or from moutain. It would be very frienly if you will help me.
I hope to hear from you soon. Than I will send you my address
I want tanking you in advance.
Daniël Jacobs
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Where did/do you get your jars? krisnjace@aol.com Let me know! We started our collection and need ideas for storage.
Thanks!
Kris, I searched for spice jars because I like the size. I actually found (and bought) several boxed sets at my local Big Lots- which is a bargain dollar store in parts of the US). You can also check out restaurant supply stores- their prices are also competitive since they cater to restaurants and caterers.
You can also google “spice jars”- or also check out your local IKEA, if you have one. Once you start looking, I bet you’ll soon find one that fits your needs. Good luck! Carla
PS: if you find one, be sure to take a picture and link back so I can see your collection. LOL!
Hi, I’m a french sand collector, and I started the collection in 1997. Now I’ve got more than 4500 samples.
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If you want to have a trade with me, don’t hesitate to contact me
Cheers
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I’m a swiss sand collector and I’ve got 200 samples.
If you want to have trade with me don’t hesitate to contact me.
Regards
[...] We leave in a little over a week for Kauai! I guess I had best finish making my reservations, and take DH to get our new snorkeling gear this weekend. I am so ready for time spent beach glass hunting, snorkeling, touring and just relaxing! If I have my way, I will come back with LOTS of beach glass to use in my jewelry art. And, of course, some new sand to add to my collection. [...]