Jumping Jacks, those simple, yet magical toys from Christmas past. There was always one in my stocking, and each year, different. Soldiers, cowboys, clowns, even, once, a horse!
Here's one I used on the front of Circus, an altered book made from a vintage 78 record album.
I was fascinated as a child by how they could possibly work (mechanical things have always baffled me - and don't even talk about radio or TV, to this day I still maintain it's all magic!)
Jumping Jacks!
ReplyDeleteLove 'em. I'm guessing that you keep an eye peeled at all flea markets too..now I'll be one of your scouts!
I found your blog while looking for jumping jacks! I have a jumping jack collection too! I love your story.
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Stehanie