What a great day at the flea market in Sparks, KS! Beth and I found so many goodies, but most of what I got was project material. 
I was surprised at the end of the day, how many of my purchases were "supplies" for making it all into collage art or scrap booking.
These 1930s prescriptions were a couple dollars for "a handful"
The grocery store price tags were $2 for a baggie full, and I got another baggie full of pretty little rose themed greeting cards for only $4.
I did get carried away at one booth where I found lots of vintage brides, bridesmaids, and other bins of craftable goodies.
That booth also had bundles of never used, but old, velvet millinery leaves.
Then I saw all the brass charms, not old, but charming. I spent about $40 at that one stop.
A bag filled with a dozen of these sweet birdies was $6. 
And GEESH, do you think I got enough old hats and seam binding ribbons????? There were about 80 packets in the bag of ribbons, for $15. And the hats ranged from $1 to $4 each, and have wonderful flowers to pluck off and use in projects!!
The teeny velvet pillow with the needlepoint robin was only 50 cents, and the wall paper covered box I have it all stored in was TEN BUCKS.
And isn’t this a pretty book? All the pages are lovely, and so was the price, $1.
The photos were 5 for $1, so I got about 25 of those.
The large card in my favorite shade of blue was $1, but is a bit ragged. And the velvet bow was a dollar too.
Throughout the day, I scooped up lots of sparkly rhinestone bits of jewelry for $1 each.
And I haven’t even photographed the beautiful French book ($20- big purchase of the day!) and the bags of Christmas ornaments ($5 a bag) that I found, yet. 
Sparks is a unique place to go, I don’t even know how to begin to describe it, that town is a puzzle to me.
I can’t imagine that anyone actually lives there. All the homes, barns, and businesses look like they have been turned into shops that are open twice a year for the flea.
I heard that this used to be the bank. This building seems to be the least decrepit of the area, it is pretty cute.
We shared an order of biscuits and gravy at Bubbles Cafe for breakfast. I don’t think Sparks is notable for its food, but they weren’t bad.
We ran into a blog friend, Carol was there too. It was good to meet her, she will be at Silver Bella this November and we will be seeing her again then.
I have to wonder what the town looks like after everyone packs up and leaves? A ghost town? I really HOPE no one lives there, that would be kind of sad, the place is pretty run down. But it sure makes for a great flea market, and I am already counting the days till spring and it is open again!
Oh my, oh my, oh my!!! wonderful finds! I would have had to hide the checkbook from the hubby too! Is that Beth with the cart? We have a big peddlers fair in the mountains near here this weekend. I can’t wait to go.
How fun! I can’t believe the things that you find in the midwest and for such good prices.
~elaine~
I am crying, I am soooo jealous! I can’t believe what you got.
When did you say SPRING was?
Take Care – Rachael oxo
Wow! That’s one of the best scores I’ve ever seen 😉 You found some real treasures.
What an amazing place! And what fab, wonderful things you bought! I never can resist those little birds.
I love all the little trinkets..and that book is really cool! I love old photos too. Wow…you did get a lot!!
Karla,
What great finds! I wish I could go there.
CHeryl
Wow Karla! I had so much fun meeting you and Beth! Your purchases are wonderful. I just love the bank building picture with Beth!!!
Hugs:)
Carol
Oh my goodness. Everything looks so neat. I’m loving all of it. What great finds.
Great finds, Karla! I especially the millinery stuff and the birds. The birds at Joann Fabrics are so mangy-looking!
Holy Cow…next time I want to go too!
Look at all your treasures…
Have fun creating!
Priscilla
OWWW you’re killin’ me!!!!
That should have been me there in that cool ghosty place eating biscuits and gravy…I mean getting deals on good old stuff!
Karla, Wow looks like Christmas came way early! What I love the most…hands down those bridesmaid cake pieces!! How cute, have funn stashing before he sees!!! lori
Wow! What great treasure hunting!
I sooo need to do some good thrifty shopping! You got me in the flea market mood!! xo natalea
You have no idea how much I enjoyed this post and looking at all your beautiful creations on Etsy. I wish I was thrifting with the three of you. You look like you had so much fun. I think tomorrow I’m going to have to take a run to the local consignment/thrift shops for a fix. Have a wonderful weekend.
WOW! Gorgeous stuff and finds!
Amazing what treasures were hidden away in those small bldgs. huh?
Looks and sounds like you guys had a great time.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Sandy 🙂
fantastic finds!! lucky you! I love them all!
Fantastic finds. My favorite part of your blog is that you share the prices you paid for things. That’s the best part of the thrill of the hunt.
Love everything!
I spy with my little eye some BLUEBIRDS!!
🙂
oh wow! I want to go!! I found a really good find today too. a very large hook rug in my fav. colors for only $30. Of course. I only had $5 on me. ugh. figures. I’m going to run back tomorrow and hope and pray that it is still there. You found a lot of really neat things today. congrats! I like those little black price tags. neat.
I wish I could have half of your stash from just one day. What a fabulous day hunting treasure.
hmmm! I live in NE so this is a doable trip for me! Can’t believe I missed it!
Karla ~ you found WONDERFUL things! I bet you make some really beautiful items with all that. And how lucky that you got to meet Carol! I love her blog, too.
Oh my!!! what a productive day. You will have so much fun sorting through all your treasures.
Karen Bluemuf
oooh..groan..you are so darn blessed to get to all these good sales.. and a sharp eye for the goodies!!and had fun on the side too!! now where to you put everything??!
Great finds! I can’t wait see you do your magic with them!!
Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!
Karla, your new loot is amazing! Simply wonderful and gorgeous things! Wow! I know you had a ball – wish I could have been there… but thanks for taking us along with your pictures and sharing!
xo,
Kim
Everything you bought is fabulous. How much fun you must have had. I can relate on the husband thing. I try to have everything stashed in my studio by the time mine gets home.
Looks like a wonderful place to go! Fabulous finds, too. Can’t wait to see what all you make with these goodies!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Oh what a wonderful collection, those birds are to die for, well they are seriously cute anyway!! Thanks for the great photos I nearly feel like I was there, and I love your stash, all those girly things, aahh bliss! I love the way you store things, they look divine, but how do you keep it all looking great when you create? I fin everything looks OK until i want a bit of lace from here and a button from there and don’t get me started on ribbons and flowers, I may not come out for weeks!lol. Thanks for sharing, warmest regards LINDA Lilly Cottage.
Ohhh… I’m droooling over here in Nebraska!!
Just wanted to let you know I talked my hubby into taking a road trip! We made it to Sparks on Sunday morning. (Heaven forbid we go on Sat and miss the 1st football game, darn huskers!) We got a couple hours in before people started packing up. Although, I think you cleaned them out! LOL! I did find some good stuff and best part was… last day most vendors were HALF price! Thanks for sharing this post so I could go have fun too!