Hello my friends,
I remember as a child loving the circus, and I even took my own kids to see what it felt like to be under the "big top".
Ringling Brothers B&B Circus
One of the world’s longest-running entertainment franchises, the Ringling Brothers B&B Circus promises an unforgettable day out for the whole family. Since the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circuses joined forces in 1919, this mammoth traveling circus company has been delighting fans around the world with its cast of talented performers. From the hilarious antics of comedic clowns to the inspiring feats of strongmen, every act featured on the Ringling Brothers B&B tour guarantees you’ll be on the edge of your seat until the final curtain drops.
But as I got older I fell out of love and decided that clowns are actually a bit scary!
(may have something to do with a scary clown movie or two)
Do any of you feel this way?
Well, be prepared to fall in love again!!
My friend, Shirley from Zettas Aprons happens to love the circus. In fact, she told me she has become even more obsessed with it since they have outlawed the use of elephants and that '2017' will be it's final year.
She has been creating the most fabulous circus pieces. Recently she decided to house them in an old yellow cupboard she inherited from her Grandma Zetta.
She has the most amazing mind and the things that she comes up with are simply fantastic!
For example, she spied the clown Salty and Peppy shakers at one of our estate sales. I thought she would just add them to her display. But no, she had to create something with them.
Using fun animals and the shakers she concocted a circus train. She's always on the look out for tins to create scenes in. The Quik-Seal is absolutely perfect!
Friends that know her love for the circus will send her things now and then. This sweet shadow box was gifted to her.
I too have contributed to her collection. I first met her when I gifted her a vintage tin top with a circus theme. I also spied the little clown in the chair and knew it had to go to Shirley's house. He was so ugly that he was cute!! :)
She never passes up a Circus Peanuts tin!
When I spied the funny bear (or is it a monkey) blow horn at Aunt Bunnies estate, I knew exactly who would be buying it.
She adds party hats and collars to vintage animals.
She's also has found some fabulous circus themed tin toys!
Another peek at the train.
No animal is undressed!
One of the things she creates that I absolutely adore are her tin scenes. Many of these are small Altoid tins.
She makes the most magnificent scenes in the tiniest of spaces!
It's so fun to be with her when she finds something to create with. You can just see her mind working! For instance, last week at our estate sale she spied a round tea cozy. She opened it up and squealed. Then she quickly revealed to us that it would make the most fabulous steam punk googles. . .only Shirley!! (wink)
I think Grandma Zetta's cupboard is loving these darling circus creations made by her granddaughter!
And here's the genius behind it all. . .Shirley.
I hope you have had fun!
Her circus obsession does not stop here. She has also created a "Halloween", a "Christmas", and "4th of July" themed circus.
How about you, do you love or hate the circus?
hugs,
