A Couple Quick Projects

Now that I use GOGGLE CHROME I can post pictures now, most of the pics I have been taking are on my phone, but here are three that I downloaded to the computer.

 First is a Memo board using leftover pieces of grain sack from the sewing bench fro the previous post, mounted on foam board, used cotton string and wound it around and glued buttons where ever the lines met. Placed it in an old frame, added hangers on the back and ready to go!!!

 Here is another card holder for a small wedding, anniversary or even a birthday party.

And, last is a vintage aluminum cookie canister, I found at a yard sale, the top was originally copper color and someone painted it green and I painted it with chalkboard paint.

A great way to take cookies to a party or picnic and let everyone know what is inside!

( I also just did a vintage cake carrier too! )

That"s all for today!

One more quick update, We opened a third Booth in Big Valley Antique Mall, Milroy PA.

Its Been A Long Time Since I Posted

Not posted in awhile and had tons of trouble signing into Blogger to post. I have had computer issues, and some photos are on the broken computer. But first up if you haven't yet start following me on facebook, Booth 65 here  Thanks!  On Face book you will see that Miss Mustard Seed has visited my booth to buy some things for a spring 2014 event she will be selling at.  I sent her an email about something we had for sale in our booth, and she wanted to buy it. I also got to meet her which was thrilling for me! I also bought some of her milk paint through a local dealer and tried my hand at it, and here is the result.


Well I have been trying to add a photo here for days, blogger help, cached, cookies, compatability view etc etc. no luck.................................

Finally! Thanks to Laurie, Denise!

We Moved To A Larger Space in the Antique Mall

I January we moved all our things downstairs to a larger space!

Here are some pics...

 

Jar Cloche

I loved making these, started with an ironstone plate and a glass pickle jar!

I added a large wood spool to the top (bottom) of the jar with E6000 glue.
I made a zipper ball, by winding a metal zipper around a styrofoam ball.
Add a part of an old book, vintage photo and a wood letter. Oh and some
shredded book pages to the outside.

What you don't see is the sjpping tape I used to keep the jar in place while traveling
to the antique mall and the scotch tape to hold the book pages, from flying all over the place.



The second one is a smaller one from a marcharina cherry jar.
door knob on top and some other porceline piece.
I side is a clock set on a tin jello mold, old photo and a quilt square.

 

Happy Junkin New Year 2014!

I did something different in my gold frame this year. Four ironstone plates hung with command strips, and written with dry erase marker.  And just this morning I had the idea of changing the NOEL to 2014!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!



Junkin Christmas 2013

First, I have these little mold stars, maybe used for cakes or jello molds.

Now I transformed them into Christmas tree ornaments.

 I added burlap for the background, then added some found objects! and a little "snow".

 Keys, bells, earings, and buttons were some of the things I added!

Ribbon and #25!

White earing that looks like a snowflake!

I had a bunch of these old tree lights, which might work bur they use too much energy, so I carefully bundled them and wrapped the cord around the wires, and added a wool scarf bow. (cut in half lengthwise)

This vintage tree holder makes a unique wine chiller,

 just add ice then your favorite bottle of wine!

Have yourself a Junkin Kind of Christmas!

Large Suitcase as a Chalkboard

 When I found this large suitcase I knew I was going to make it into a chalkboard.

I taped off the part I wanted a chalkboard the rest of the suitcase was covered with newspaper as I sprayed the chalkboard paint on, outside this summer. After it was dry I hot glued on some trim around the chalkboard area. Sold very fast at Booth 65

The photo was taken in the trunk of our 55 car.

 

Vintage Paper Dolls in a New Look

                                

I found these great vintage paper dolls at a flea market, the frames from a yard sale, and the background is scrapbook paper from Hobby Lobby.

 

Would look great in a little girls room!

Currently for sale at my Booth 65

Repurpose For A Little Tool Box

I love this little red toolbox! To cute to use for tools!

Re purposed to a silverware holder for a picnic or party.

 

 I used 2 clear jars that do not have the wire or there glass lids.

 Also, can be used as a desk organizer, a third jar can be added if needed. You can also add family pics to the back where the note card is.

 I wrapped twine around the area of the jar where the wire was, and a button for fun!

 I used a recipe card in the back for the main dish o the party, easy way to show or give your recipe to others. White hankies as napkins, and a doily just for fun!

Do you have any other ideas for this toolbox?
 

Bird Cage Wedding Card Holder ETC...

I made this bird cage card holder to sell in my booth.

I found this gem at a yard sale.

 

 

 

And it looked like this...

 

 

After a clean up it was time to get busy, I found this old paperback book and started cutting...

I just make random accordian folds

cut, cut, cut...

and place inside...

Print out the letters on another book page that fits the printer.

Cut out in a banner shape and add the sting to the cage and glue the letters to the string

By the way the cards it in the slots at the top of the cage.

I asked my cousin who has a flair for writing to make some envelopes to add to the cage.

The bottom comes of to retrieve the cards.

Now, it is ready to sell!  The person who buys it can add their personal touch to it easily, add a bow in your color, add a background paper to the letters.

Now, if you used this for your wedding what to do with it after the wedding?

1. add your wedding shoes, invitation, photo etc...

2. add you candles from your ceremony or...

3. just add candles, take it outside and hang it from a tree for a romantic evening.

4. what would you do with it? (doesn't need to be wedding related)

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