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"TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE"

September 18th, 2009 in member junk

monakent, member

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Vintage Assemblage by gailmarie
Items used - vintage: clothes/shoe shine brushes, wood Dominos and lid from wood box, doorbell, aluminum butter dish top, coffee filter and lid, cheese grater/potato peeler, Walk-a-Matic, clothes hooks, wood pcs; baking pan, grater/zester, wire, screws, nuts and bolts

I fell in love with the doorbell at an antique store and had to go back for it a week later. LOVE the shape and color.
The domino set appears to have been given to customers from their pharmacist or local grocery store (my guess would be, during the 40s or 50s).

The Walk-a-Matic, was in its original box when I bought it. The artwork on the box was so 50-ish, I may use the box in a later project.
You can see the dominos a little bit better here (notice the words on some of them).

All right, Mr. De Mille, Im ready for my close-up...

(Gloria Swanson in Sunset Boulevard)

Vintage Assemblage by gailmarie

Items used - vintage: clothes/shoe shine brushes, wood Dominos and lid from wood box, doorbell, aluminum butter dish top, coffee filter and lid, cheese grater/potato peeler, Walk-a-Matic, clothes hooks, wood pcs; baking pan, grater/zester, wire, screws, nuts and bolts

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Vintage Assemblage

Pattern or design used: My Own Design - gailmarie

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Comments (18)

StrangeCargo writes: Gail Marie, these guys are friends of mine. Well done!

Ken Posted: 7:02 pm on September 19th

Roxine writes: You have the most wonderful imagination - and I still love SCRABBLE TOMBSTONE -- keep going girl, you are the best!! Roxine Posted: 10:45 am on September 19th

Heavenly_Treasures writes: GAILMARIE,
I have to agree with Sue,You did a terrific job on that. A true work of art. A special Blessing to you for such a neat piece. Robert. Posted: 12:55 am on September 19th

monakent writes: I am SOOOO flattered and honored, to have my work featured (thanks so much Sue). As I logged on to my favorite website, I just about fell out of my chair, when this piece showed up!!!

Many, many thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement and good cheer. It's great to share with others and get feedback on what you all think. This means more to me than you can realize. gailmarie

P.S. Will be posting my 9 year old niece's and 6 year old nephew's works of art in the next couple days. They are getting into the world of junk, too!!! Posted: 11:34 am on September 18th

JunkArchitect writes:
Your project is what this site is all about. Taking items that are destined to be tossed out and giving them a second life as something fun and creative.

Jim
Posted: 11:28 am on September 18th

suewhitney writes: Member feature of the week goes to Gaimarie. I love pieces that make you smile...and this creation does just that. Way to Gailmarie!!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 11:23 am on September 18th

suewhitney writes: Ah hahaha...isn't that the truth!! Love the title and love the project. You rock, Gailmarie!

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 8:58 am on September 16th

CottageElements writes: Gailmarie, your projects always put a smile on my face Thank you!

Lani Posted: 12:32 am on September 16th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: Brilliant! So stinking cool!
Candy Posted: 1:11 pm on September 15th

monakent writes: WOW!!!! Thank you all for your wonderful words of encouragement. It means a lot to me to hear what people think of my work. Bless you all for your input and kind words. gailmarie Posted: 10:49 am on September 15th

shabbychick writes: gailmarie...thanks for the smile this morning!! Another amazing assemblage...and I agree, two heads are better than one!

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy

P.S. Love their "hairdos"! :) Posted: 10:47 am on September 15th

RustyDiva writes: You are so cool gailmarie! I just LOVE the way your mind works!!!!! Great piece. Posted: 10:36 am on September 15th

byabpryor writes: That really tickled me..... Very cute! Posted: 9:46 am on September 15th

alicemom writes: BIG TIME FAB-O OR SHOULD I SAY X 2.
SMILES, ALICE Posted: 9:23 am on September 15th

chippingcharm writes: Cool X 2 gailmarie! Laurel Posted: 9:14 am on September 15th

oldnews writes: You are SO talented! I probably could have looked at all of this stuff seperately forever, and never come up with what you did! Amazing! Marie Posted: 1:33 am on September 15th

junkermidge writes: Oh I LOVE it! It's just way cool. And I'm assuming that the "ears" aren't just cute, but functional too. Way to go!
Midge Posted: 12:17 am on September 15th