Key Chain Collection

(Soon to be on my S.C.R.A.P. Blogspot)

I have a another collection that I started collecting around 1981 (best that I can remember) - key chains.

Despite living a more self-sufficient lifestyle, key chains are still an inspiration for me. I try to buy one from every place I visit. Some of them were also gifted to me. Some I make myself.

This one I made recycling an empty pill bottle. I'll try to get the directions written on my S.C.R.A.P. blog soon. I won't be using this keychain, as it contains shells from the last island trip with hubby. It's more of a "memory" key chain.

I wonder if the Pioneers collecting anything? Possibly marbles, dolls or buttons? Our world today in America is "more." Everything is in abundance.

I do have plans to display my collection. The "where" and "when" hasn't been decided on yet.

Comments

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said…

Yes... I believe they collected things like... string, flour sacks,buttons, etc. They repurposed all that stuff.
I know your question is probably rhetorical...but you know me, I always have to share my thoughts. :)
So you've collected pens and keychains.
I don't know what I've collected. Because I 'keep' so much because it appeals to me. There is a difference right? Between collecting and keeping...?

have a nice Sunday, Pat

October 21, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Pioneer Woman at Heart said…

Thanks Pat, I really did wonder what they collected or kept. I imagine the flour sacks were so useful and buttons too.

October 21, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Candy C. said…

I like your keepsake keychain, very cute! :)
I keep thinking what it would be like to not have so much "stuff" but I can't ever decide what to get rid of. :(

October 21, 2012 at 6:23 PM

EMMA said…

I like your keychain and what a lovely way to keep and display little objects.
Please post pictures of your collection I would love to see them all.

October 22, 2012 at 9:00 AM

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