Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Up for some serious nut cracking...

There is one item I rescued from being thrown away that gives some amusement when its produced in my home....

Let me introduce you to 'The Amazing 3 in one Crackerjack' a vintage piece no less ;o)
A kitsch-tastic little tool for cracking nuts, crab and lobster claws and crushing ice cubes, every house should own one...


If your stuck for a gift then this is the one to give...

Any occasion would warrant a crackerjack! (I would love to see the parents face on receipt of this at a christening).

So what does this incredible tool look like:

Ta-da!!  So who's up for busting some nuts??

And remember ladies...

You cant argue sweet nuts with the crackerjack squirrel, he's in the know!

(Should have had a Crackerjack!)

Ta ta for now my lovelies

Scarlett x
Posted by Scarlett at 10:35

23 comments:

  1. Wendy12 May 2011 at 00:49

    Oh Scarlett! Hilarious. Spurted my morning tea out. :)

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  2. Kylie12 May 2011 at 00:59

    In your words Scarlett "it's kitsch-tastic!" x

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  3. Victoria - Florence and Mary12 May 2011 at 00:59

    My nan had one of these and it is the BEST nutcracker ever!!!

    Victoria xx

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  4. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms12 May 2011 at 01:15

    A most useful piece of kit! I love it!

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  5. DearHelenHartman12 May 2011 at 04:05

    Bwahahahaa. The packaging IS kitsch-tastic (the item is perhaps a little bit craptastic - it looks like an evil dental instrument). A lovely gift and gleefully 50's passive aggressive way to tell your friends - nuts to you!

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  6. Elise12 May 2011 at 04:34

    Wow feel kinda bad for the lobster! Awesome illustrations tho haha :)

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  7. ♥ Miss Tea12 May 2011 at 04:56

    whahahaha Im up for busting some nuts! the bigger the better ahahaha and that crackerjack tool is sooo big! love the box, as you said, kitsch-tastic! and the cute squirrel with a mouth full of nut and the sayins is just..funny!! for all occasion huh? hahaha

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  8. lucy joy12 May 2011 at 05:10

    Living with 4 males, I think this could come in handy. "Right, clean up this pig-sty NOW or crackerjack's coming out of the box!"
    Fancy a giveaway competition?

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  9. Vix12 May 2011 at 05:19

    That is genius, Scarlett! I have a lobster loving pal (Lidl, he isn't that flash) who'd adore that! Isn't the packaging darling? xxx

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  10. fabriquefantastique12 May 2011 at 06:19

    Probably works really well, better than the lobster crackers I have at the moment ( would add pic but am away on holiday)

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  11. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]12 May 2011 at 06:38

    Oh Gawd, now I have Sir Mix a Lot on the brain again! (And yes, it happens quite a lot, must be the preponderance of big butts around here!)

    Looks like a handy tool, heheh.

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  12. LV12 May 2011 at 07:11

    Enjoyed your nut cracking post.

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  13. GhostlyGarden12 May 2011 at 07:13

    What a great piece of vintage kitchenalia! I've recently seen a nut cracker that actually looks like a squirrel! I'm really wanting one.. I am forever lost without one at Christmas time! xxx

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  14. Linda @ A La Carte12 May 2011 at 08:19

    Really 'cracking' up now! The box is even better then the tool!

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  15. Deborah12 May 2011 at 08:23

    I love this piece of equipment!

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  16. Francesca-marie12 May 2011 at 10:23

    Oh this post had me in the giggles!Should most definitely risk it at a christening LOL
    xx
    Glad i'm not the only one who had blogger issues,i get panicky when ebay crashes as well...must seek help!

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  17. theromanticrose12 May 2011 at 10:24

    Simpatico questo oggetto vintage,baci Rosetta e grazie della visita

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  18. vintage_kitten12 May 2011 at 11:38

    the packaging is adorable.i always forget to look at kitchenware.I am to busy buyig the clothes or beauty things.lol.

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  19. The Vintage Knitter12 May 2011 at 12:44

    Super post - its brought a big smile to my face!

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  20. lvroftiques12 May 2011 at 12:59

    Oh that's too funny!! That said though....I want one! Looks like a handy dandy little tool! I love reading old packaging and catalogs. So much of it is "politically incorrect" Which I LOVE!!
    Scarlett I'm going to be bothering you about doing a post on your mums sofas *winks* I think I'd love her....she sounds like my kinda gal! *winks* Pleeeaaassseee??? Vanna

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  21. Unknown13 May 2011 at 15:01

    ;-)) I up for cracking nuts please ;-)) What a great box ;-)) loving those squirrels. Have a lovely weekend, dee x

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  22. very merry vintage style14 May 2011 at 19:58

    So cute! Love the illustrations on that box Thanks for linking up your post to my party--
    Mary

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  23. A Few Pennies16 May 2011 at 07:16

    Cute posting! Squirrels are hilarious critters--until they get in my flowerbeds. Have a great week. Patty

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