Category Archives: Ceramics

Ceramic Stork DIY Craft Inspired by Dumbo

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It is said that storks have been associated with delivering babies for centuries, starting with Greek mythology. According to myth, the goddess Hera turned her rival into a stork, after which the stork-woman attempted to steal her son in revenge. … Continue reading →

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Precious Moments ‘Bright Spot’ Dalmatian Figurine

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“You Are The Bright Spot Of My Day” is the precise name of this beautiful little figurine. Produced for the Walt Disney Showcase Collection by Precious Moments, it pays homage to the 1961 animated classic movie 101 Dalmatians. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Dopey Dwarf Ceramic Planter with Pipe

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It wasn’t oh so long ago that smoking wasn’t considered taboo. Almost every movie, even cartoons, featured characters happily puffing away on the weed of their choice. Disney was no different and animated many cartoon creations with a cigarette, cigar, … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Fifer Pig Lusterware Ceramic Planter

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Three Little Pigs animated Short was based on the fable of the same name and released as a Silly Symphony in 1933. It swept the world by storm due to the Depression and won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. It starred … Continue reading →

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Minnie Mouse Laying Bricks Figurine

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

These little porcelain bisque figurines were released in the Disney Theme Parks around the late 1970s to early 1980s. To what purpose I can’t begin to guess! After all, a Minnie Mouse laying bricks figurine? Why is she laying bricks … Continue reading →

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Mickey on Solar Motorcycle Garden Ornament

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey was born to be wild! As you can see in the image below, he is mounted and heading out on the open road. Could this be a Disney remake of Easy Rider? Or perhaps The Glory Stompers. Either way, … Continue reading →

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Orange Bird Florida Souvenir Plate

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Little Orange Bird with the orange thoughts and musical tweet sure got around! I’m back with another piece of merchandise from the heyday of the little fella: An Orange Bird Florida souvenir plate: The Florida Citrus Commission definitely got … Continue reading →

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Vintage Walt Disney World Souvenir Hanging Plate

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

In the early days of the Parks, Disney used to release an image and use it on just about every piece of merchandise imaginable. If it was ceramic, it would have said image on it, and it would be sold … Continue reading →

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Orange Bird Florida Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I am constantly amazed at what shows up in my little corner of the world! My small town in Canada is a 24-hour drive from Walt Disney World in Florida, but still I find many vintage Disney souvenirs popping up … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse on a Bicycle Ceramic Figurine

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe. They are primarily a human-powered, pedal-driven vehicle having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. When one participates in cycling, they are said to be getting … Continue reading →

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