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‘Just Happy Little Accidents’

Youth Artists Compete for $20,000 in Bob Ross Contest; Voting Ends March 26

Source: http://www.AllThatsInteresting.com, artist Bob Ross (1942-1995) in an undated photo.

Source: HiBid/ Drake Auctions (Muncie, IN)

Source: http://www.TheCinemaholic.com, artists and friends Dana Jester (l) and Bob Ross (r) in an undated photo.

Source: http://www.ArtisticKid.org, Lilly Deal of Knoxville, Tennessee is one of the young artists competing in the Bob Ross Presents America’s Most Artistic Kid contest.

Source: Etsy/ sbmathieu

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Vintage Craft Sewing Patterns, Dolls, a Naughty Nodder Ashtray….1,635 Lots

Auction of the Week March 23

Source: HiBid/ Dean’s Auctions LLC (Fayetteville, AR). Lot #117, vintage ribbon-winning handmade doll in crochet wedding dress (18″), encased. According to the auctioneer, the March 23 sale features items from “….a lovely lady who loved making dolls and doll clothing.”

The auction of the week is Monday, March 23, with a starting time of 11:55 am. It’s hosted by Dean’s Auctions LLC in Fayetteville, AR, and boasts approximately 1,635 lots. The broker premium is 13.5%.

All photos are from HiBid/ Dean’s Auctions LLC.

I was drawn to this one because of the auctioneer’s description of the seller as “….a lovely lady who loved making dolls and doll clothing.” The text goes on to say that she served as president of the Northwest Arkansas Heirloom Doll Club.

There are numerous lots with brand-name collectible dolls, such as American Girl, Barbie, Paulinette, Raggedy Ann/ Andy and more.

My favorite is one she made herself, entered in Fayetteville’s Washington County Fair, and came away with first and second place ribbons. I can’t imagine how many hours – and how much talent and love – went into crafting the gorgeous bride in her crochet wedding dress. Absolutely stunning!

It perplexes me that, as of press time on March 22, this gorgeous handmade work of art had no bids. Opening minimum bid is $3.

Lot #117 (rear view), first and second place ribbons on handmade doll (see above) from the Washington County Fair in Fayetteville, AR.

Lot #130, assorted handmade ribbon-winning cloth animals.

More examples of the “lovely lady’s” ribbon winning work in the form of cloth critters.

Lot #159, close-up of one craft pattern in multi-item lot

Lot #159, assortment of craft sewing patterns

There are multiple lots with a collection of vintage sewing patterns (appears to be craft patterns only; no clothing patterns that I could see other than costumes). Lot #159 had no bids at press time; opening bid is $3.

Lot #74, “Naughty Nodder blonde lady with moving legs ashtray.”

I’d not seen this particular type of ashtray, and I like her sense of humor having this in her collection.

On March 22 at press time, the high bid on this quirky ashtray was $21. Next bid = $24.

Best wishes if you bid. Enjoy browsing!

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

‘Rosey Grier’s Needlepoint for Men’

Spring: Crochet, Other Fiber Arts Trending on Etsy

Source: http://www.Goodreads.com, former NFL player Rosey Grier (born 1932) published “Rosey Grier’s Needlepoint for Men” in 1973. Original copies of the book fetch $100+, which makes this an Etta’s Etceteras BOLO (Be on the Lookout) for resellers.

Source: Library of Congress, “Women look at quilting and crocheting exhibit at Gonzales County Fair, Gonzales, Texas.” Photographer Russell Lee (1903-1986), November 1939.

Source: http://www.LittleJohnsYarn.com, Cher performs in 1967. The singer is one of the celebrities known to enjoy fiber arts crafting.

Source: Etsy/ TWWWVintage

Source: Etsy/ TheVintageLifeStore

Source: HiBid/ Hoffman Auctions (Titonka, IA)

Source: HiBid/ Dean’s Auctions LLC (Fayetteville, AR)

Source: Etta’s Etceteras, March 2026.

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

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Dogwoods and a 4,200% Increase in Bridesmaid Basket Searches

Hello, Spring

Source: Etta’s Etceteras, March 2026.

Source: http://www.DogwoodArts.com, dogwood trees in Knoxville, Tennessee (undated photo). Knoxville’s 65th annual Dogwood Arts Festival takes place April 24-26, 2026. In addition to arts, music and food, the festival features 90 miles of drivable dogwood trails (open April 1-30) in 13 neighborhoods.

Source: Etsy/ OpheliasPrettyThings

Source: HiBid/ Unique Auctioneers (Kokomo, IN)

Source: HiBid/ Unique Auctioneers (Kokomo, IN)

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

‘Where Is Everybody?’

Throwing a ‘Twilight Zone’ Party

Source: http://www.CheatSheet.com, Rod Serling (1924-1975), screenwriter and producer of “The Twilight Zone,” in an undated photo.

Source: http://www.RodSerling.com, announcement for 2026 SerlingFest in Binghamton, New York, Aug. 21-22.

Source: Etsy/ ForgottenHeroesShop

Source: HiBid/ Tom Hall Auctions Inc. (Schnecksville, PA)

Source: WorthPoint, The Devil/ Howling Man action figure by Bif Bang Pow! sold March 16, 2026 for $84.64.

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Don Those Bonnets

18 Days ‘Til Easter

Source: http://www.Chicagology.com, covers of 1965 (l) and 1966 (r) Sears spring/summer catalogs.

Source: Etsy/ ButterflyHillStudio

Source: HiBid/ Klaassen Realty & Auctions (Sibley, IA)

Source: HiBid/ Klaassen Realty & Auctions (Sibley, IA)

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

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Bunnies Playing Badminton?

19 Days ‘Til Easter

Source: Library of Congress, “An Easter errand – the rooster and the bunny are going out to look for colored eggs and leave the hen behind,” Underwood & Underwood (publishers), ca. 1930.

Source: Etsy/ JennybirdLane

Source: HiBid/ John M. Hess Auction Service Inc. (Manheim, PA)

Source: HiBid/ Side Hustle Auctions and Thrift LLC (Gresham, OR)

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

Mall Hair and Blue Eyeshadow

Vintage Yearbooks

Source: Library of Congress, “A member of the Woodrow Wilson High School yearbook staff at work,” Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, October 1943.

Source: http://www.RareHistoricalPhotos.com, circa 1980s

Source : http://www.GoldenGlobes.com, actress Ali McGraw in 1970

Source: http://www.vintag.es, cat eyeglasses circa late 1950s- early 1960s

Source: Etsy/ RichardHarveyFinds

Source: Etsy/ RichardHarveyFinds

Source: HiBid/ Beautiful Blessings Estates (Santo, TX)

Source: HiBid/ Mercury Auctions (Centralia, WA)

Source: HiBid/ Mercury Auctions (Centralia, WA)

I’d be honored if you drop by my Etsy vintage goods shop at http://www.EttasEtceteras.Etsy.com.

As always, thanks for reading.

Betty Boop Started As a Poodle?

Cartoon Character Entered Public Domain Jan. 1, 2026

Betty Boop at your service outside the Rootin Tootin hot dog stand actually quite a sizable restaurant in Stroudsburg, one of the larger cities in eastern Pennsylvanias Pocono Mountain region. Betty Boop was originally an animated cartoon character who first appeared in 1930. Her saucy image soon spread to advertising uses.

Source: Library of Congress, photo by Carol M. Highsmith, Stroudsburg, PA, March 2019.

Source: WorthPoint, Betty Boop and Mickey Mouse “Time is Gold” whirligig with box (made in Japan 1930s). Estimated to bring $1,500-$2,500, the collectible was sold by Bertoia Auctions in March 2022 for $37,440.

Source: Etsy/ AfterlifeNevada

Source: HiBid/ KJ’s Needful Things (Madison Heights, MI)

Source: HiBid/ K.D. Smith Auctions (Quakertown, PA)

Source: HiBid/ K.D. Smith Auctions (Quakertown, PA)

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As always, thanks for reading.

‘As Free As the Wind Blows….’

‘Born Free’ Movie Turns 60

Source: http://www.PBS.org, author Joy Adamson with Elsa the Lioness (undated photo). Adamson’s 1960 nonfiction book, “Born Free,” was adapted as the 1966 movie of the same name.