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Your photos are lovely, as are your wonderful projects. SUPERcalafragalisticesbealadoshush!!!! gailmarie

Toy????? Did you say "TOY"?????? Do tell.....

Signed,
Very Interested Indeed :o)

I recently returned from a much needed trip to FL (temps in the 80s and sunny during my extended stay). Since I had no access to a computer "down there," I thought I would check in to see what I missed while I was gone....

Kathy, your project is WELL worth coming home to. I LOVE your paperweight ideas - especially Bingo and Lucky 7. Absolutely wonderful. SUPER idea overall. I can see these babies selling right away. They are perfect for Holiday gift giving!!!

Missed this site and all you fellow junkers.

More later ~
gailmarie

I love the giant flower frog just as it is.... ahhhh, to own such a piece..... you are one lucky junker, my friend. Really enjoy your posts. gailmarie

Well this beats all..... this is one of the best (if not THE best) signs I have ever seen!!! The detail is just great. Funky, yet welcoming. LOVE the fact the patina will get greener and greener as it ages. Keep your work coming. gailmarie

Your collection has me spinning (round and round of course)!!! I want the wooden box and wire basket-thing from the first picture, and of course those CLOCKS!!!

Everything works together so well. Thanks so much for sharing with us all your wonderful junk. gailmarie

(The bubble table top is funky+++++) :o)

HUGE improvement!!! Your project turned out great. gailmarie

Just adorable!!! I'll bet everyone wants to touch this little guy. Fun, fun, FUN!!! gailmarie

Snazzy, jazzy, ooo-la-la... the bride-to-be is adorable (but I think you know that already). What's her name, by the way - Ima Goner???? (Hey, that's the best I could do at such short notice!!!)

Sue, does this make you the Mother-of-the-Bride???

Can't wait to see what's next. gailmarie

VERY cool!!! As always, you come up with the neatest ideas. gailmarie

What I wouldn't do to be able to shop at your warehouse. AWESOME stuff you have ther Troy!!! Best of luck. Makes lots of $$$$, so you and your partner can buy more (and hoard more) junk!!! gailmarie

LOVE this piece!!!! What a cool table it turned out to be. gailmarie

Okay, sing with me if you know this tune:

"Heaven....
I'm in heaven.....
I'm in heaven as I look at all your junk...."

WOW!!! This would sure be a place I would have a BLAST at!!! OMG, what a cool place to shop. Sure wish Milwaukee had a place like this. Thanks for sharing these pictures with us all. gailmarie

How FUN!!!! Looks like SOMEbody was having lots of fun this weekend. :o) gailmarie

I have missed seeing your artwork/handiwork. SOOOO glad you didn't forget us. BOY, so I ever love this piece!!! Absolutely amazing!!! Looking forward to more of your work. gailmarie

The door and the scales are my favorites!!! Fun Halloween display. gailmarie

LOVE the latern!!! Great idea with using it as a centerpiece. gailmarie

What a great idea, my friend - and it looks good too!!! I see what you mean about the "bling-thing" - "the more the merrier," I always say!!! Keep those projects coming..... gailmarie

WONDERFUL freebies!!! gailmarie

WOW!!! I would certainly love to tour your home someday and see all this lovely junk in action!!! gailmarie

The gears and the stool are my favorites. I too, have a thing for circles. LOVE your collections. gailmarie

VERY unique. Quite stunning. gailmarie

Cool beans..... this is a great idea. gailmarie

That's it....give me your address and give it to me NOW .....I'm coming to take over your condo!!!! :o)

UNbelievable that this was a mere $10. I am still sitting here with my mouth open.... Awesome end result. gailmarie

Cool find. Lovely as a planter. gailmarie

You're killing me here!!! Everything you have posted, has been wonderful to look at. Wishing we lived closer, so I could take a walk through your super cool condo. You and your wife must be very happy with what you have done to the place. SO glad you found this website and started posting. Keep 'em coming... gailmarie

I bought a surveyor's tripod at a local thrift store ($4.00) and have been waiting for my husband to make it into a lamp. Hoping this will happen soon!!! Love the look. gailmarie

What a great idea!!! (Something tells me Jim (Healy) will be interested in this as well.)

I am loving your postings!!! Thanks for showing us all your "lovlies." Can't wait to see more.... gailmarie

COOOOOOL...... gailmarie

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!! gailmarie

HOLY MOLEY, Jim....This is one COOL lamp!!! LOVE the fact you left the original tag on. It adds so much to the history/fun of the piece. Even better, the brushes are to "DIE FOR"!!!! I am on the look out for old, beat up brushes. If ever you want to get rid of them, I'll be glad to take them off your hands.

The paint can is awesome, with the vibrant colors. The name cracks me up, because I never knew there was a brand of paint with that name. "Gold Bond" to me is foot powder!!!!

Super job ~ gailmarie

Marie - will you quit changing your photo on me??? I am getting confused (which is easy to do right about now)!!!! I sat there looking at your photo, telling myself you looked familiar.....and then realizing it was the "new you"!!! (This photo is yet another good one of you, by the way.)

Grate idea! I could see more of these little guys all in a row... OR what about Christmas greens around the grate with the lights in the middle, for the holidays, with bulbs/ornaments hanging on the greens??? If you'd like, I could send some snow down to you, as we get closer to Dec!!!
gailmarie

GREAT ideas!!!! Love them both. gailmarie

Wonder-bar!!! This turned out just great. LOVE the fence and the wreath. You nailed this project down to perfection!!! gailmarie

Yah betcha it's perfect!!! This is absolutely adorable. LOVE the combo. gailmarie

CUT.....IT......OUT!!!!! What a BOO-tifully, wonderful idea with the scissors and carmel apples!!! The look is ultra cool. LOVE the other decorations. OOOOoooooooo, everything together, makes one heck of a "scary" tableau. I'd like everything at MY house though....everything that is, except the bone (a little too scary for me). Signed, Witch Hazel (better know as: gailmarie)

LOVE the look, love the name!!! WONDERFUL birdhouse. Do you sell these? I could see these fly off the shelves (pun very much intended). gailmarie

LOVE the use of sheet music for placemats!!!! I have more sheet music/piano books, than I know what to do with. I'm sure someday when I have my theater friends over for dinner, they too, will freak over this super cool idea!!!

The the old doorknobs and their use as placecards are a very clever idea as well. gailmarie

I LOVE your collection!!!!! If you ever tire of it, please let me know. :o) gailmarie

Nice.....very nice. gailmarie

Truthfully, I had to stare at the photo long and hard to even find the so-called boo-boo!!! I think it looks PERFECT, just the way it is. Don't tell anyone and they will never, EVER know the tulip wasn't part of your master plan!!! gailmarie

BOOOOO-ti-mus!!! What a cute and clever idea. I think I will have to have my niece and nephew create their own version of the "Junkin' Pumpkin'" this weekend, when they sleep over. They will LOVE creating this little number!!! Best of all, they can use whatever junk they want - after Halloween is over, I'd just take the junk back, wash and reuse (simple as pie). Thanks for thinking of this idea... it's SCARY WONderful!!! :o) gailmarie

Hey Birthday Boy~
I can just imagine you sneaking into a crawl space, in search of forbidden treasures!!! Lucky for us all, your hunt paid off. Love the Halloween pcs. They bring back memories for me...my Grama had the same cat and skeleton she displayed in her classrooms over the many years of teaching (way back when)!!!

Sorry to say, I got rid of my skirt hangers years ago. I had one exactly like the one you showed (red rubber pcs and all).

The box of letters and numbers was a SUPER good find, I must say. Did you do the "happy dance" when you saw them??? gailmarie

LOVE these teddy bears!!! Each one has their own personality. Judging by how cute these are, I can only guess how many you sell. Beary, beary cute!!! Do you name each one? gailmarie

Kathy ~ to say I am jealous of you and your clocks and clock pcs, doesn't BEGIN to tell you what I am really feeling (and I say that in the most loving way)!!!!!

I started collecting vintage clocks this past Spring, to use them as faces for my artwork. Needless to say, I fell in love with almost every clock I bought, and have yet to be able to use them as the faces I bought them originally for!

OMG - what a FIND!!! Words can't begin to tell you how happy I am for you. I would give ANYTHING, to be the proud owner of your newest family members!!!

Years ago, when I made jewelry out of watch parts, I thought I was in heaven when I found a man trying to unload boxes and boxes of watch pcs. Your find doesn't come close!!!

Enjoy to the max your newfound "wealth," and just know there are many of us junkers, who are drooling over your goodies!!! Sigh.........gailmarie

Thanks everyone!!!

Each piece I make is named and signed. The name that I post the pieces under on this site, is the name of the piece (does that make sense???). Like this one for example: it's name is "Kid At Heart" because of all the vintage toys I used (plus, it describes me too!!!).

I appreciate your kind words and the fact that I can post my creations on this site. Mooch-O Grass-E-Us!!! gailmarie

OMG...if only I'd have saved those wonderful Cracker Jack prizes we got as kids, I too, could make a cool "cake".....

This project is a work of art, in it's own funky way. LOVE it and what it represents!!! gailmarie

HoHoHo....fill 'er up!!! These are wonderful stockings. I'm sure they will sell quickly. gailmarie

Yummy.... I'm talking about the wooden gear mold of course!!! What a beauty. LOVE what you have done with it, too. gailmarie

I am SOOOO jealous of the organization!!! You did a pheNOMenal job. I was going to say you get an A++ for your efforts, but in looking above, I realize Kathy beat me to it (that'll teach me to read others' comments before writing my own)!!!

I keep looking at your pictures over and over, trying to figure out how to get my work area to look like yours. I realize I could get the look I want (that you have), but only in my dreams!!! (haha)

This is by far the best studio space I have ever seen. Your hard work obviously paid off. BTW, I adore your mannequin in her finery. VERY artsy-fartsy!!! gailmarie

OMG MARIE!!!!!! LOVE your new photo!!! I didn't realize it was you until I read your bio.

Your studio door is WONDEFUL. What a super idea to keep your dogs out of your studio. The painted border is lovely. VERY talented my friend!!! gailmarie

WOW! Talk about being at the right place and the right time. What a great buy!!! gailmarie

"RustyDiva, quit teasing me.....gimme, gimme, gimme!!!!"

I think you are so darn cute to have been thinking about me. You did the right thing in buying your little goodies. Can't wait to see what you can come up with. Please make sure to post your creation.

Sure wish we lived closer. I could just imagine us going junkin' together and having a GREAT time!!! :O)

Thanks for your post. You made me smile. gailmarie

Gosh darn..... it's people like you, with your encouraging words, that make people like me, want to continue to be creative!!! I thank each and every one of you, for helping me go forward. It helps to know my work makes many of you smile. OXOXO gailmarie

OMG.....I'm in love!!!!! The cart is a perfect display for your pumpkins and flowers. Lovin' that pail too.

Jim, you always seem to know just what to do with your treasures. What a great post to wake up to.... gailmarie

Lovely necklace!!! I can see why you get lots of compliments when you wear it. gailmarie

GREAT job Marie!!! LOVE your "family photo"!!! Each piece has their own personality, just like real family members. Keep on creating these little lovilies. I am sure they will sell for a very long time. gailmarie

You are outnumbered.....this is a VERY clever idea you came up with!!! Love the fact you change the "inards," depending on what room the piece will be hanging. gailmarie

Karen, this is a great piece "as is."

Howeve, after reading the others' comments, I can also see taller grasses in the back of the tub, with herbs in the front or different colored flowers and greenery in the front. I too, found a tub like you have and an waiting for next spring/summer, to plant my herbs or flowers in it.

I can also see you adding a wind chime onto the upper part of your lovely little chipped rooster piece. Not sure how you'd add a piece of metal to the rod, but I'm sure there'd be a way to do it.

Lastly, the gear gets an A+ in my book. What I wouldn't do for that little number in my garden!!!


Enjoy the piece ~ it is wonderful. gailmarie

Wonderful stuff in this picture! Your workshop must be amazing. gailmarie

I have made a few button frames over the years and find them not only fun to make, but nice to give as gifts. Your frame turned out great. I really like the fact you used a dog statue instead of an actual picture. Very fun!!! gailmarie

Your "new" shelf makes me "shutter" with delight (okay, don't groan too loudly at my bad choice of words!!!) Love the look and overall feel of the shutter doors. I never would have ever thought of this. What a clever, clever idea you came up with!!! I can't wait to see what you post next. gailmarie

Janis....only you, my friend, could make sure a charming little piece for Halloween. This is absolutely adorable!!! I give this piece a "two thumbs up." gailmarie

Okay Alice and Candy.....truth be known..... not only do I alphabetize the spices, I have FOUR lazy Susans in my cupboards!!!! #1 is for regular spices, #2 is for spices I use in cooking, #3 is for large spice bottles and #4 is for items such as cocoa powder, baking soda and powder, etc. #2 and #4 are on the shelf above #1 and #3!!!! This really works for me.....really. I just spin and find (kind of like hunt and peck!!!) Too bad my house isn't as nice and organized as my spices (hey, quit laughing at me..... I can hear you all)!!! gailmarie

Cleaver idea Marie. What a wonderful save! I would never have thought of redoing an old grill to make a potting station. It's people like you, that make people like me, keep coming back to this site to see what's new!!! Thanks to you and everyone else for your great ideas. gailmarie

Your display looks GREAT!!!! I have my spices on small, white plastic lazy Susans, in my cupboards (alphabetized as well), but your version is MUCH more eye appealing to me. As usual, wonderful post, super photos and quick wit - YEAH Candy!!! gailmarie

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the potting table. WOW, your husband and you sure make a good team!!! Your niece is adorable sitting there. I wish I could get a potting table as cool as this one..... gailmarie

These are GREAT!!!! I can see why you had so much fun making these babies. Thanks for sharing. I am sure many of us got new ideas and will no doubt try to make similar "scarecrows." gailmarie

I LOVE all the stuff you have!!!! BOY, would I have fun snooping around.....

If it makes you feel any better, my husband and I have lived in our house for over 8 years and we STILL have things in boxes that isn't put away!!! Lots of it is junk, too, so I know what you are talking about here. Thanks for making me feel as though I am not alone!!! gailmarie

LOVE the "juicer" (it kind of looks like a vintage apple corer though)....regardless, I am in love with it!!! Keep us posted in the weeks to come. Best of luck with "la tour." gailmarie

SUPER idea!!! Love the fact the team signed the piece, making it even more special. This is a win-win project all around. gailmarie

Another piece with flair!!! gailmarie

What a beauty!!! gailmarie

Good job. I can bet your jewlery sells like crazy! gailmarie

You are all cracking me up with your comments!!!

I honestly thought the microwave would soften the doll's arms, but after a few seconds in there, I panicked, thinking the microwave would melt the arms, so I grabbed they out. Thank goodness very hot water did the trick....they were pliable enough to insert in between the wooden spokes and then get "hard" again, in a few seconds.

I never thought about the clamps looking like monitors!!! That's very funny.

Thanks for some good laughs on this one. I'll be smiling for a long time..... gailmarie

Very fun!!! This is such a cool piece, I wouldn't want to put anything on top of the table. You are very talented. Can't wait to see what comes next. gailmarie

Good save Marie!!! I can also see a light or tea light underneath, for a delightful little lamp, with cool shadows on the wall. Very sweet. gailmarie

Howdy Stranger - we've missed seeing your posts...

This is a GREAT potting station!!! I absolutely LOVE the look and all the pictures you posted. What a GREAT post to wake up to!!! gailmarie

WOW, what wonderful feedback from everyone. You are all SOOO kind. Considering how talented everyone is, your kind words mean even MORE to me.

Alice, I am looking for globe banks under $10. I was lucky enough to find the one I had, for less than $5.00 this summer! I'll just have to keep looking.... thanks for your suggestion about Esty. I will have to take a look.

Candy, how on earth did you guess this piece was over a foot tall??? Most of my pieces are about that tall ("Hit The Spot" was closer to two feet). I try to keep them at least a foot tall, as the gallery likes to put them in their front windows a lot!!!

Thanks again everyone!!! gailmarie

Very cool idea!!! They turned out great. gailmarie

Great idea. Love how it all came together, so nicely. gailmarie

FUN!!! I never thought of making a stepping stone using keys and watch parts. I think I will have to let my neice and nephew have that honor someday soon, as they have made MANY stepping stones for their Gramas and Grampas, Aunts and Uncles and Godparents. I think they will get a kick out of using things other than stones and jewels. Thanks so much for coming up with this idea! gailmarie

You ended up the winner out of this fun story. I am so happy for you. This piece is GREAT for anyone's home. What a super way to save and preserve history. Tin roof pieces are ultra-cool in my book. WAY TO GO!!! gailmarie

I am SOOOOO impressed. LOVE the color and the stunning fashion "model." Your project gets an "OO LA LA" from me!!!! gailmarie

P.S. If you ever get sick of her, I know someone (namely ME) that would give her a good home.....LOVE this piece!!!

Super job with your collages!!! gailmarie

Clever idea. Looks great!!! Now you've got me thinking "french bread!!!" gailmarie

LOVE the salt shaker as a tree top ornament - just adorable!!! gailmarie

These are magnificent!!!! Your project is coolness-plus. I need some of these pipes for my walls... gailmarie

FUN!!! gailmarie

Wild and cRaZy!!!!!! Love these lamps!!!! gailmarie

Sew Jim.... once again, you came up with a winning post!!!

I too have a couple of these skirt hemmer thing-a-ma-jigs, wondering why I kept them and what to do with them. Ah, they sure do bring back the memories of my sisters and me, taking turns, standing on top of the kitchen table, as my Mom hemmed our skirts for school (pleated skirts, no less!!!). SEW sorry you missed out on that "fun," being the man you are (all the "yelling" to "stand still," etc, that came with this event!!!).

These make great frames, I must say. Thanks for sharing this idea and letting me take a trip down memory lane.....gailmarie

What GREAT stuff you found!!! I absolutely LOVE the little chest. How sweet is that??? Also, the pharmacy notes can't be beat. You did a super job with your purchases. BEST of luck with your business!!! gailmarie

Love Olive (Oil)!!! Very cool piece. gailmarie

Kathy,
#1 - I LOVE the new picture of you!!! Cute, but sassy!!!

#2 - Bingo scares me, but I'm sure someone will find a nice home for him!!!

#3 - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the greenish cabinet. Is this your's? Should I be jealous of you???

#4 - I need more of the small globe banks....do you have any extra you need to get rid of???


#5 - Sue, in top right photo, looks EXACTLY like one of my sisters!!! When I first saw the picture, I thought you were talking about my sister Kay!!! Next time you see Sue, tell her her "double" lives in Milwaukee, WI.

Lastly - LOVE your post on this sale. You always have a way of bringing us along with you, as you stumble onto new and wonderful items of interest. As always, thanks for taking us with you, to what appears to be "the greatest show on earth"..... or at least in the Midwest. gailmarie

Thank you one and all for your feedback. I appreciate your kind words SOOOO much. I am honored to post my artwork on this site and glad my work brings smiles to your faces. gailmarie

WOW-ZA!!!! This baby must have taken "forever" to complete. I am so impressed by all of your works. Keep 'em coming.... gailmarie

What a great clock for a game room or child's room!!! I too, love the candy-like ribbon. You go girl - can't wait to see more. gailmarie

Your key holder is wonderful!!! gailmarie

I TOTALLY love the vintage table!!! What a great idea you had for this piece. I would never have thought of hanging it on my wall. And best of all, it looks super with your decor and the new paint color. WOW, you amaze me.... gailmarie

LOVE these!!!!! I also adore the cute little frame holder in the last picture. You certainly are one heck of a classy junker, my friend!!! gailmarie

Beautiful!!! gailmarie

Beauti-mus!!! I always enjoy when you post. I know I can expect top-notch pieces, and you have yet to let me down. gailmarie

Sorry, my husband interrupted me when I was trying to write my comments (below), so I didn't get the chance to proofread..... what I MEANT was: "Only you, Sue, could think of THIS and make it work!!! ...... (oh, it's going to be a long day!!!!) :o) gailmarie

Only you, Sue, could think of think and make it work!!! gailmarie

"Wunaful, wunaful" (that's my very bad imitation of Lawerence Welk)!!!

I especially like the chimney cap table. So sleek, so simple, so cool...

All three tables are great. So glad you thought of these to share with us. Amazing as always. Best of all, they're E-A-S-Y breezy (now.....where have I heard THAT before?) gailmarie

This table is ADORABLE!!!! I want it!!!! Will you be in coming to Wisconsin soon???? gailmarie :o)

LOVE the serving dish! What a super idea, Kathy. It's amazing what one can do with an old lamp fixture. I would have never thought to create such a unique piece. Keep on posting, my friend. Always love to see what the experts come up with!!! :o) gailmarie

VERY cool!!!! gailmarie

What a transformation!!! Your time and efforts sure paid off. This piece is wonderful in looks and how it holds your sewing and other supplies. Love not only what you did to the tool chest, but the overall look of your craft room. GREAT job, my friend!!! gailmarie

Lovely. Simple, yet elegant. Love the look. gailmarie

Great idea!!! gailmarie

Great post, as usual!!! LOVE the photos and stories that went with each picture. WONDERFUL gifts and ideas shown.

Happy Birthday wishes come your way. Blessings to you and yours for continued success. May your friendship blossom and grow and may you stay healthy and happy. gailmarie

What wonderful ideas you have, to showcase your GREAT junk!!! I really like each and every idea shown. gailmarie

This is incredible!!! I love the look and "feel" of this piece. What a winning combination. Such talent you have..... you da MAN!!!! gailmarie

This turned out SOOOO darn cute!!! I love the look. gailmarie

Love this piece!!! gailmarie

I agree with Janis!!! This is a darling little piece for sure... I can only guess it will pretty much fly out of your place. Don't get too attached to it. It won't be with you much longer!!! (or should I say: "$$$$"). gailmarie

I can TOTALLY understand the clean living room issue. We have the same thing at my house and it's only my husband and me!!!

Some great ideas you have shown here. Can't wait to see more. gailmarie

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!!!

Now THAT'S funny!!! Love the quote and the starburst-rusty-gear-thing that goes with it. Great post!!! gailmarie

I love, love, LOVE this piece!!!! As soon as I saw it, I looked to see where you lived, to see if you were close enough for me to come to your house and get it, but alas, WI is too far away from VA.... although, I DO have two sisters that live in VA....mmmmmmm....

You are so lucky to have found this piece. It's the ultimate clothes rack. Someday I hope to find such a wonderful piece of junk!!!

Signed,
Green-With-Envy
(gailmarie)

Happy bday to you!!! What a super idea with the rub-ons and the rocks. The birdhouse and rocks are adorable. ROCK ON my friend!!! gailmarie

TOO fun!!! Love the look. The vintage "mannequins" makes your whole booth area come alive. gailmarie

SUPER sign. OMG - who WOULDN'T love it?????? I can see why you won't price this baby.

Fun stuff you show in your photos. I can only imagine how good you will do at the antique mall. BEST of luck to you. Please keep us posted. gailmarie

Very nice displays. LOVE the mannequin head!!! Hope you did well. gailmarie

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

I kept hearing "carnie music" playing in my head as I was reading this post. How fun!!! Love the fact she is specializing in carnival junk. The look is so open and free. The colors are amazing and full of life. Wishing Mandie much success!!! gailmarie

Oooooooo-la-la Janis. This is a winner in my book. I will have to show this to my nephew, as he and a friend toured Europe this summer, prior to going off to college. He raved about Paris, along with some of the other places he went to.

This is a stunning work of art. Congratulations on your most recent masterpiece!!! gailmarie

BEEE-YOU-TEE-FULL photos - esp. like the last one, with the autumn flowers and their colors. Love the trophey/vase idea. Great idea about using jewelry around the house. gailmarie

Great job on both necklaces, Alice!!! I too, used to make jewelry many moons ago, so I know how addicting it can become - ESPECIALLY when things turn out so well (as your two beauties shown here). Can't wait to see more. gailmarie

Right up my alley - LOVE it!!! gailmarie

Very nice!!! As the others mentioned, once the show is over, I'm sure you will be coming home without this little number. Best of luck at the show. I'm sure you will do wonderfully well. gailmarie

Lani, this deserves to be featured in a magazine, for many more to enjoy. As usual, your post is absolutely perfect!!! All your items seem to call the viewer in to participate and become a part of your festivities. I can only guess when you throw a party, everyone is ready and waiting to see what's on the table......literally.

I adore it all. From the "Pleasure Chest" right down to the ice cream maker and glass tray. You've done yourself proud, my friend. This post is a keeper!!!! gailmarie

My goodness, this looks a lot like my art studio, with assorted vintage doll heads and parts all over the place!!! LOVE your display ideas for Halloween. Very creative. gailmarie

This project turned out G-R-E-A-T!!! Everything looks like it was made to go together. I especially like the tin roof...... I can almost hear the B52's singing: "tiiiiiiinnnnnnnn roooooof....... rusted." How perfect. I too, love the rusty stuff. gailmarie

Geez, Jenny, just when I think you can't get any beter, you DO!!!!!!

This is one heck of a great project. So meaningful, so powerful, so perfect. The look, the junk, the saying..... everything is just so right. What a powerful statement. Wish more people could see this. LOVE this piece!!!! gailmarie

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments on my latest piece. I brought this to the gallery I show my work at and have told myself if this doesn't sell in a few weeks, I'm taking it back to hang on my wall at home. Part of me wants to sell it and the other part doesn't. What to do?????

I think one of my next pieces will have to be called Aria - I LOVE that name. Also, Patina would be a fun name, as would Harmony. I have you four to thank for the upcoming names!!! gailmarie

This idea you hatched up, turned out just SUPER!!! I wouldn't have thought of a coffee table when I first saw it - it's just wonderful the way people's minds work.

I think I need to get up to my in-laws' house/farm (upper WI) asap. I want to go through the barn, chicken coop, and other buildings they have on their property. Both have somewhat retired from farming over that last couple years. I certainly don't want to miss out on getting some real goodies, as you pointed out, with your cool hatchery. gailmarie

P.S. - I am with the others...take a picture or two of this masterpiece, over to the "doubting thomas" that sold you the piece and show him what your idea turned in to. I can only guess he would be AMAZED!!!!! (Also, love the reading material you chose to include in your photoshoot!!!!). :o)

You girls are GREAT!!!!

When I saw the tin, I just had to have it, as it brought back a lot of memories for me. I am pretty sure it was from the 70s. I can't remember if there was a cartoon commercial or not...

I love the "I SPY" idea. I think the next couple I post will be good for that!!!

You know, I am having this craving for chocolate milk right about now, too!!!

Thanks for all your wonderful encouraging words. Hugs to all. gailmarie

FUNKY, FUNKY, FUNKY!!!!!!! What a cool piece. Great idea.
gailmarie

P.S. I too, love the "new" you!!!

I ADORE your three-season room. You are so lucky to have one. The fence wire is absolutely wonderful - what a SUPER duper idea!!! The shutters placed on the wall like that really add charm to the room. Love your taste in decorating - everything comes together so well. Heck, I would think Better Homes and Gardens would like to talk to you!!!! Do you want me to call them for you????? gailmarie

AhhhhCHOOO!!! Oh no, I think I'm sick... Your get well bouquet would sure help me get better (hint, hint)....

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Absolutely wonderful. LOVE the uniqueness of the piece. Even the Lifesavers are a good addition to the theme. gailmarie

Beautiful!!! Simple, yet stunning. gailmarie

VERY nice!!! gailmarie

I am using a much smaller (hard plastic) version of this for my tools and some odds and ends, but your version is wonderful. Not only does it "do the trick," but it's cute to boot!!! Lucky for us, you saw the piece and knew you could revamp it into this marvel. Super look ~ it makes looking for the small stuff more fun. gailmarie

Thanks for reposted the lamp....it is FAB-tanstic!!!! LOVE how your mind works. I would never have thought about using the pieces you did, to make such an ultra-cool lamp. As you can guess, I am a HUGE fan of your work!!! Always look forward to a new posting from you. gailmarie

Very nice job on the journals. I can see why they are selling!!! gailmarie

Cooooool...... gailmarie

You sure do have some nice junk!!! LOVE the farm scale - it is perfect as a bench. gailmarie

This is a beauty!!! So glad you thought to clean it up and use it. I would LOVE such a bench. gailmarie

Looks good! Welcome to the site....let me tell you, it becomes addicting. Hope to see more of your handiwork. gailmarie

I'm with everyone else - this is a great door at a great price!!! Can't wait to see what happens to it. gailmarie

I can see why this would be fun to talk about - the foot forms, the wheels on the bottom, the rusty pipes - WOW this is sure a fun piece of furniture!!! LOVE the lamp on top. What is the shade made out of??? Did you make the lamp? GREAT table - full of SOLE!!! (sorry, just had to say that....) gailmarie

I ADORE the shelf and it's gorgeous patterns!!! You are lucky indeed to have found this house and even more lucky, the owner was willing to allow you to take whatever you wanted. WOW!!! Can't wait to see the other goodies you have. Lucky, lucky YOU!!! gailmarie

WOW, how much fun you all must have had!!!! The projects turned out great. Each one has their own personality. I can see where this could become addicting. You are sure lucky to have friends to share with. gailmarie

Thanks everyone ~
This one had me laughing out loud last night when I was putting it together. For some reason I thought the "Two Faced" issue was perfect, (as we all know that special someone that lives up to the saying, don't we???). There was so much junk to add, that I had to run out to the store to get more nuts and bolts!!!

I appreciate everybody's input. gailmarie

Your work is "top drawer"!!! Your pieces never cease to amaze me. Such talent. Each piece is a true work of art. You were given a true gift. Glad to see you are using it to the fullest. Continued success. gailmarie

These pieces are absolutely wonderful. Sure wish houses today had the personality houses "back then" did. I would love to own an architectural beauty like the ones you posted. I'm sure they will sell!!! gailmarie

Funky frame - love it!!! gailmarie

LOVE this!!!! The minute I saw your first picture, I thought it would make a great paper towel holder. I wish my paper towel holder was as cool as yours. I would copy your idea, but I have no space to put it (darn) - counter space at my house is extremely limited. Enjoy!!! gailmarie

This idea is one that really can "grow on you" (sorry - HAD to say that)!!! Very clever idea. Thanks for posting this. gailmarie

How lucky you are to have this beautiful architectural piece from 1869 - WOW!!! I am amazed it is still in good condition. Love the "witch" idea - very cute. gailmarie

Absolutely adorable! What a cool table idea. So glad you found it among the other good stuff you have hidden away. I think I need to move out to CA - you have MUCH better junk than WI does!!! What a great find and what a super project. gailmarie

I like how this turned out. Good choices with the glassware. gailmarie

How fun to find a blank spot that needs some work!!! You did a great job "filling" the space. gailmarie

I can see why you did so well this year - your wares look great and they are displayed very professionally. Your booth sort of calls people in to come and spend $$$!!! gailmarie

I ADORE this!!!! I may have to try and find an old radio to do something similar. It is just so cool. Also, love what you did with the candleholders and bed springs. gailmarie

What a bunch of GREAT stuff!!!! A lot of the items you have posted, I would love to own myself. I'm sure others will be offering great ideas for your junk. I concentrate on creating works of "Vintage Art" for several art galleries, using junk and antiques, so I doubt my ideas are what you are looking for. Thanks for posting all this marvelous stuff. Best of luck cleaning up everything. Can't wait to see your progress. gailmarie

VERY nice!!! What a wonderful idea. Best of all, you can use and reuse year round. Thanks for the directions. I'm sure they will come in handy some day. gailmarie

(One down and umpteen more to go!!!) :o)

What a great idea!!! The frame sure made a difference. Good work. gailmarie

TOO funny!!! Love the photo. :o) gailmarie

Sue,
What an interesting jumble of mish-mosh you have been blessed with!!! If anyone can come up with a project or two out of this all, it's you!!! I have NO idea what you will create, but I am sure it will be wonderful, as always.

I have to agree with Amy, I think the "mystery" item was used to mark the white lines of playing fields.

I do like those "tubes" (whatever they are) and would love to own a bunch myself. They would make great legs or arms for my art people.

Best of luck to you. The challenge will be a tough one, but I am certain, you will conquer this and remain - the Queen of Junk!!! gailmarie

What a WONDERFUL idea!!! I love the fact this cradle was once used by your children. This makes the project even more special. Be prepared though - I wouldn't be too surprised if someone would want to buy this as a finished piece....it turned out so adorable. I can only guess how much more beautiful this planter will become, once the Bacopia starts to grow and trail down....GORGEOUS!!! Keep your ideas coming for us all to enjoy. gailmarie

Very clever indeed. Your project turned out just great. Love the look AND the colors!!! gailmarie

This a A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!!!!!! I too, have lots of vintage spice containers hanging around. What a clever, clever idea!!!
LOVE this.... gailmarie

LOVE this one!!! It turned out great. Glad you were able to find the ladder and birdhouse. The is a wonderful idea for any gardener. gailmarie

FUN!!!! I like the little red school house, too. gailmarie

Well, it's about TIME you come up with another clock!!! (Hey, that's the only clock joke I could think of....I just spent over FOUR hours rummaging and my brain is fried). AWESOME as usual. I agree with Kathy.... if you lose track of time, just shut the door - too funny!!! LOVE the look. gailmarie

OMG - I have never seen such a fancy pew. This is GORGEOUS!!! You definitely did the right thing in buying it. I would be proud to have in on display in my home (I know that isn't suggesting what to do with it....I think it is beautiful as it). Whatever you do.... enjoy it!!! gailmarie

(Please make sure to show us pictures once your pew has been transformed. Can't wait to see what becomes of this beauty!!!)

This is one gorgeous piece of furniture. My first thought was it would be perfect for CDs, but I see you already tried that. I am the same as you, not wanting a bunch of knick-knacks to fill the holes (takes too much time to dust!!!). About the only other thing I could see displayed, would be some antiques and/or books, but not too many, as it would start to get too cluttered.....oh, I'm no help... I just love the piece though. gailmarie

Very interesting....what a unique idea. It is so much fun to see what others come up with. Your buttons add color and spunk to the area!!! gailmarie

Both suitcases turned out just great. Do you have a place you sell your work? I would think you would do quite well with your finished pieces. gailmarie

Great work!!! I love your paintings - such talent!!! gailmarie

Very, very nice!!! These make great gifts for yourself or others. Wonderful painting. gailmarie

This turned out great!!! I am sure your client will love it for years and years to come. gailmarie

STUPENDOUS!!!!!! Everything here is GREAT!!!

I understand your happiness on this sale. Many times I too, go to sales and wish I hadn't. So often the sales are advertised as HUGE, having the BEST of stuff, only to find it small with stuff no one would want. You just reminded me to be patient and willing to look. Thanks for posting your wonderful finds. Enjoy them, as I know you will!!! gailmarie

Kathy,
You are KILLING me with your wonderful pictures of all this cool, COOL junk!!!! What I wouldn't do to become the new owner of the croquet set, the wooden and metal boxes, the wooden grate, the skates, the door knobs and the typewriter...... oh, what I could make with all of that stuff.......

(By the way, the "dunce hat," better known as a strainer for making jams and jellies, has a twin at my house. I have been working on my "little dunce" and hopefully will have something to show you all in the next week or so.)

Enough of me being selfish.....(but I can't help it!!!!). This is GREAT stuff that any junker/artist would LOVE to have. I already have ideas in my head for what I would do with it all.

Whatever ends up at Sue's doorstep, I know will become a "masterpiece." Ooooooohhhhhhh, can't wait to see.......

Thanks for letting me rant and rave about your junk. Seriously, if you need my address (or are ever in the Milwaukee area), I'll be GLAD to give you my address!!!! :o)

Your junk is "da BEST" - wish I could give you ideas, but they are stuck in my head, becoming creations of art as we speak. Besides, after looking at my work, I'm SURE you can guess what your stuff would become IF I had it all!!!

I can't WAIT to see what you pass onto Sue and what she creates. Your post is a hoot and a half. Thanks for making my morning so much fun!!!! gailmarie

Thanks for giving us a close-up of your dishes. They are wonderful!!! gailmarie

LOVE how this turned out. What a great table for your porch. gailmarie

WOW!!!! Even your hubby is talented and creative. :o)

Love the story about the house he built. How romantic is THAT?

Thanks for the info regarding the dishes. Would love to see the true pattern someday....no hurry. Love the fact you are a mix and match kinda girl!!!

Keep on posting, my friend. You never disappoint!!! gailmarie

Looks SUPER in your bedroom!!! Love the black and white motif. gailmarie

How fun is THIS??? Wonderful idea. Very unique. I'm sure you will hear many positive comments from your family and guests. What's not to like??? gailmarie

VERY nice use of your salvage finds. Great way to show off wildflowers. :o) gailmarie

Your table turned out GREAT!!! I can see why you love it. What a wonderful story about all the tables and door coming together, to begin it's new life as your desk. Enjoy!!! gailmarie

SUPER job!!!! Your efforts sure paid off. gailmarie

LOVE the thermos. Red and black are my favorite colors, so this project is a winner in my book!!! This lamp is perfect for a cottage or house in the woods. And yes, I can smell the pine and campfire.... wonderful lamp. gailmarie

I'm with Janis. Will work for cool vintage signs!!! gailmarie

GREAT barter!!! gailmarie

WONDERFUL posting. Love the stories that go with your "goodies." It's always more fun when you have a story to tell about a piece. I think a story helps the item "come alive."

Your hutch is amazing - the windows were a perfect find. Best of all, you and your husband found them on your honeymoon - what a wonderful story to tell, with lots of good memories, I'm sure!!!

I absolutely love your dishes. Where on earth did you ever find them? I've never seen the pattern before. The dishes are plastic, right? Are they from the 50's or 60's?

The "cross" is a keeper. Not sure what it is, but I do know it is from the art world.

Your skis look great on the wall. Bless your husband for doing the clean-up on them. They look great.

Thanks Laurel, for letting us into your home and sharing with us your marvelous treasures. gailmarie

BEEEautiful dahlink, just beautiful!!!

What a GRATE project. Love the way you think. Not sure where you come up with these wonderful ideas, but keep 'em coming. This is one of your best (or did I say that the last three times I commented on your stuff????). You always come up with winners. You never disappoint. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!!! gailmarie

You sure found some great treasures! Can't wait to see what you end up doing with all this wonderful stuff. gailmarie

VERY nice job with this mirror. As usual, the end result is a work of art. gailmarie

Very cool birdhouses!!! gailmarie

GOOD job!!! gailmarie

WOW Janis, your posting is gorgeous!!! Your charm and creativity shines through with each photo. The flowers are beautiful, your ideas are amazing (simple, yet chic). LOVE the bling you always attach to your work. It adds so much to all you do. I never would have thought of using kitchen items (esp a jello mold) for the base of your centerpiece. How truly brilliant! gailmarie

p.s. love your photo!!!

What a CLEVER idea. Glad to see you were able to reuse the crib. This project turned out GREAT. The best part - it keeps your toddler safe!!! gailmarie

Looks like the real thing - great job!!! gailmarie

SOOOO glad you were able to figure out how to post your pictures. These turned out great, as did your projects. Thanks for sharing. Keep 'em coming!!! gailmarie

Gorgeous!!! What a clever idea adding sand for traction. gailmarie

Oh, what I wouldn't do to get there.....(sigh).

I can't even imagine how BIG this sale is going to be!!! 160 MILES of yard sales? Will there be anyone in or around town left to SHOP????? :o) gailmarie

Good idea Marie!
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What a super job you did on this! Your hard work paid off. gailmarie

WHOA!!!!! Very, very nice job. Awesome that this was done using salvaged wood. Sure wish I had something as nice for my studio/work area. Enjoy!!! gailmarie

I'm jealous, if that tells you anything!!!!! :o) gailmarie

I too had trouble for a while trying to figure out how to post my pictures. Now that I know how to do it, I can't be stopped!!! Hoping you will feel the same way soon. Can't wait to see your "stuff"!!!! gailmarie

These panels are SUPER!!! I can hardly wait to see what goes in them and how they get finished. gailmarie

Classy, classy, classy!!! Your photos deserve to be in a magazine spread, showing how much fun it is to use vintage with your basic black and white color scheme. Every single item works well by itself, but put together......WOW!!!!!

Not sure which are my favorite... I would say your mannequin picture ranks right up there, mainly because I too, have a mannequin that I got as a freebie (the theater was going to toss it). It is so old it has holes in it, but I still LOVE her!!! The coffee grinder is magnificent by itself. LOVE what you did with the coffee-in-a-tube look. Your pictures add a feeling of modern charm. I LOVE your posting. Oo-la-LA........

Keep up the great work Lani!!! gailmarie

What a clever idea!!! It turned out great. gailmarie

FUN!!!! I thought it was real when I first saw the picture. Great job, you talented non-cowgirl!!! gailmarie

WOW!!!! Very, very nice. gailmarie

At THIS rate, instead of moving into your NEIGHBORHOOD, I'll just move into your house!!!!!

You have been showing us some SUPER work lately and I love everything so far. This is no exception. Wonderful idea and great look. Thanks so much for the "how-to" pictures. Who knows, someone (like me) may need them in the very near future!!!

Can't wait to see more. gailmarie

OMG - I LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!! Whatever you do, don't let Jim see this. He'll probably try and get it from you!!!!!!!!

You are SO right. The artwork is wonderful. I can't say enough about this piece. It is one of the best yet. TOOOOOOOO cool my friend. gailmarie

Okay, give me your address - I'm moving to your neighborhood!!! You have been one very lucky woman lately, I see, with your latest finds. The antique barrister wasn't enough, hey??? You needed MORE??? :o)

I thank God there are people like us out there, to save things from being added to the already overflowing landfills. To be able to find and restore/fix things is a true treasure in itself. Us junkers ALL deserve a pat or two on the back.

One of my sisters lives in a city that have an annual "dump day," in which everyone is allowed to put things they don't want, out at their front curb. Anyone can come and take what they want (for free). Whatever doesn't get picked up, goes to the dump. I sure wish all cities would do that. It would be a get way of "spreading the wealth" and reusing.

Sorry, I got sidetracked...... fact is, your goodies as of late are true family keepsakes. Just think of the stories you can pass on!!!!

Congratulations on you finds ~ gailmarie

SOOOOO glad you opted to try and save the lamps!!! They both turned out GREAT. Wonderful look. The river rock is an absolute delight as an embellishment - how fun!!! gailmarie

You have me laughing at your latest "tales of woe"!!!! I can TOTALLY relate to what you wrote. Many times people aren't sure what to say to me about my artwork and what comes out of their mouth is well...... let's just say, I usually walk away sad, mad or feeling blue. It is so wonderful to share with people that can understand and be encouraging.

The bed knob idea is fun! The one you showed us is wonderful with all the detail.

Here's wishing you success in finding some good ole' junk at your next rummage sales. My heart goes out to you because of your limited availability of junk in your area. I would be at a lost if I didn't have my resources..... and yet, you continue to come up with ideas.... You go girl!!! gailmarie

These are absolutely delightful!!! What a great way to display your keys. gailmarie

(Music Maestro, please) "WHERE do I begin.... to tell a story 'bout how great these projects are..... a sweet love story that is older than the sea, a little story 'bout your lovely small framed trees......mmmmmmmm"

Okay, so the words aren't exactly right, but these projects brought to mind the theme from "Love Story," since I am in love with them ALL!! (And yes, I sang the song as I was writing the words above!!!)

Every project shown here, is book-worthy. The artwork from the book is a hoot! I do enjoy the artwork during this period. It is usually plain and simple, with little frills. Maybe we got the saying "less is more" from the 50s - ????

aDORE your idea of the luggage tags, adding the names and using them as napkin holders. By the way, just how MANY sets of dishes do you have???? The plate shown matches the "napkin tag" perfectly!!!

LOVE the picture in the glass vase/jar. I never would have thought of that. What an awesome way to add charm and charater to any party.

The invitation is a "keeper." It's so cool, I wouldn't want to throw it out.

I could go on and on, but YOU get the message.... LOVE the ideas and the projects. Can't wait to see what's next in that creative brain of yours!!!! gailmarie

Amazing results!!! gailmarie

I forgot to say....don't let the previous owners see this piece, they may want it back!!!!! gm

GORGEOUS!!!! Your hard work and efforts sure paid off nicely. WOW, this piece is outstanding. gailmarie

Keeping Bzzzzz-y I see. What a hoot. Can't wait to see more.
Great sense of humor in your pieces. Welcome!!! gailmarie

Too funny!!! Love your work. gailmarie

LOVE this!!! gailmarie

AWESOME!!!! That makes it all worth your efforts. :o) gailmarie

ADORE your roses!!! The other pictures show good ideas/projects too. Welcome fellow junker!!! Always glad to see new members with new ideas. gailmarie

GREAT job!!! Now that it's been up for a while, I suppose you can't imagine your ceiling without the "glamour!!!!" What does your hubby think??? gailmarie

DANG it WOMAN!!! What a great find and a SUPER idea!!! Can I be jealous of you as long as I promise it is a "happy jealousy?" This project is beyond wonderful. I think your idea is just great. I never would have thought of it in a million years. What does your husband think of your brillance NOW??? gailmarie

Absolutely adorable Marie. Everything about the piece is wonderful: the colors of your treasures, the fact everything has special meaning to you, the overall look of the finished piece. I think your table turned out GREAT. Enjoy!!! gailmarie

COME on!!!!! Who wouldn't want this??? SOOOO glad you were the one that found it and saved it from a landfill.

You did a great job with this gorgeous piece. Guess this will become your famiy's new heirloom.

GREAT save! gailmarie

Fun, fun FUN!!!!!!! Please tell us what you used and how you created these projects. I would love to do a similar project with my 6 yr old nephew and 9 yr old niece!!!

Adorable - all turned our great.

Okay...... here it comes..... they ALL bowled me over!!!!! gailmarie

It's crystal clear to me........ this one is a WINNER!!!! gailmarie

Such CLASSY junk!!!!! Truth be told, I would never consider any of this to be junk....it all looks brand new.

I commend you on your results and thank you for sharing the ideas and photos with us. Wedding planners could learn lots from you!!! gailmarie

GREAT idea!!! I'll bet this area sparkles at night and highlights the glassware, bringing out the color even more than in the daytime. gailmarie

Nice job. gailmarie

Great project!!! LOVE your sense of humor. gailmarie

Very nice job!!! You have every right to be proud of your accomplishments. gailmarie

Adore the simplicity of the bed spring and alligator clip. It adds so much to just about anything.... guess I need to find me some rusted bed springs!!! gailmarie

HOLY COW (that's "Wisconsinite" for: "shazam" or something else that expresses great amazement)!!! Each and every piece is wonderful and looks SOOO good together.

I fell in love with the barbed-wire lamp the second I saw it. I barely got an "ahhh" out of my mouth, when I read it sold the first day. Although I am jealous someone else got it, I can pretty much guarantee they will be loving it and showing it off, for many years to come.

Georgia and Melissa were very good to help out in your time of need. They are what friends are all about.

Hope the sale went great for all. gailmarie

Good job Marie!!! What a nice job you did on the pair. Just adorable. gailmarie

You've got yourself some awfully cool junk there.... good mixing and matching. gailmarie

I ADORE this. Not only is the look GREAT, the overall piece is a super way to organize things. gailmarie

Well, how cool is THAT???? Love the fencing and the way the platters look with the fencing surrounding the pieces. Very, very neat idea. gailmarie

SUPER save!!!! You are right, it looks great inside (and can guess it's adorable outside as well).

I want one....I want one!!!! gailmarie

FUNKY!!!!! LOVE the room. Your daughter did a great job putting everything together. Can't wait to see more - from you BOTH!!!! gailmarie

Love the lamp - VERY chic. The sign adds so much to the overall look of the area. Wonderful as always. gailmarie

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WOW - every page is better than the one before it (IF that's possible). I sure wish I could be a part of your sale.

The pictures are great. I love the fact you used one of your pictures for the postcard, to announce the sale. C-L-E-V-E-R.

Best of luck to all involved in your sale. gailmarie

How sweet this is. What a clever idea. gailmarie

CUTE as can be! Makes me want to learn to weld even more.
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I did it!!!!!! I did it!!!!! My first post is "live" thanks to you and the others that responded to your post (by the way, those cherries look awfully inviting right about now).

Thanks again Candy, for getting the ball rolling. Soon you will see more posts from me.....I credit you, my friend..... you and my husband. gailmarie

P.S. It will be slow going for now, as our computer is old and I am still getting used to the Graphic Converter program that Macintosh has. Slick though it may be, it's still a little scary for a beginner like me.

I'm with Marie....... wa wa wahhhhh!!!!!

Milwaukee, WI is closer than California, but not close enough. Sure wish I could be a part of this sale. I can only guess at how wonderful it will be.....

Signed,
Green-With-Envy-For-All-Who-Can-Make-It
(a.k.a. gailmarie)

Candy,
As usual, you are AWESOME!!!!!

Unfortunately, we have a Macontosh at home, so the Microsoft instructions won't work for me (dang, I wish I was still working....they had Microsoft!!!!!).

I will have to see if my husband can help me. I haven't the foggiest idea how to use the "graphic converter" that I need to know. It's too bad, because the art gallery I have my stuff at, is needing pictures too (Calgon, take me away...).

Nevertheless, I am sure you have made many newer people happy with your instructions. It IS frustrating not being able to share your work with others on this site. Someday soon, I shall get my stuff on this site. All I ask, is go gentle with me.....

Candy - you da BEST!!!!!! gailmarie

P.S. Here's a BIG hug for helping those of us that tend to be a little "computer challenged."

Too cool!!! Love the coat hanger idea. The whole piece is a work of art. Sure wish I could find such a great piece like this, for my walls.

Since I know you (and others) can relate, I have to tell you my latest junk story: One night a few weeks ago, my husband and I went walking and ended up finding a vintage Hotpoint refrigerator, someone was throwing away, at a nearby business near our house.

The street is a very busy street, but did that stop us?????? Heck no!!! There was Mark and myself, unscrewing by hand, whatever we could get off the Hotpoint, so I could take it home and reuse at a later date. I was able to find a very cool thermometer, some shelves, and a few other very cool pieces. I was SOOO proud of our finds. We decided from now on, to always carry a screwdriver, pliers and a bag or two when we go walking......you never know WHAT you may find!!!

Again, your piece turned out super. You have much to be proud of. gailmarie

VERY fun!!! Love the look - it adds charm and coolness to the piece. Tell your daughter she did a super job with the birdhouse. too. So glad to hear she likes to create, just like her Mommy. Keep up the good work. gailmarie

That is quite the transformation.....kind of reminds me of the ugly duckling story. Your end result is beautiful. gailmarie

Cool as can be. gailmarie

Fun!!!!! Love the fact it matches your chair cover. This is by far, one of the coolest totems I've seen. gailmarie

As Laugh-In's German soldier (a.ka.a. Arte Johnson) would say, "Vvvvvvveeeeerrrrry interesting..."

Good ideas - well executed. Enjoyed them all. gailmarie

va-va-va-ROOM!!!!!! What a super cool look to the bathroom. Super idea. I can't imagine anyone NOT liking this look!!! gailmarie

This is extra cool to me, since I took piano lessons for over eight years and voice lessons for about five years. I LOVE anything that has to do with music. This project turned out so great!!! I can only guess how special this is to your piano teacher. I would absolutely LOVE this, hanging on my wall!!!
W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L job Reece..... gailmarie

Super job on the Tin Man. Glad your Dads love it and have your newest creation on display. What a cool Father's Day gift!!! gailmarie

Nice save!!! These turned out great. gailmarie

Another "simple, but elegant" project. Nice work!!! gailmarie

LOVE your photos and what you have done with the numbers. Your home MUST be a showplace. Would enjoy seeing more. gailmarie

LOVE this one!!!! I have my own collection of gas cans lined up in our garage. My husband isn't "into" them the way I am, but lets me display them anyway, and ooh and ahh over them as often as I need to. Not sure why I like them as much as I do. I will have to show him what you did with yours and see what he thinks.

Totally enjoy the other parts to your lamp. They all go so well together. gailmarie

Fancy schmancy!!! What a great job you did, on both the bench AND the playhouse. I can only imagine how special your granddaughter feels, when she comes over for a visit. Do you ever get to see her though??? I'm sure she is outside playing "house" ALL the time!!! gailmarie

What WONDERFUL junk!!! Everything works so well together. Love the rusty finishes on things. Sure wish my home was as nice and inviting to look at, as yours.

LOVE the wheel axel piece - how very original to use as a planter. Not to be outdone by my other favorites: the dispenser, the Paris bench (priceless!!), the motel chairs, the factory table and the matching sinks.

Your talent for mixing and matching things is apparent. I can only hope your family, friends and neighbors feel the same way about your talents and all your "stuff." Thanks so much for sharing all the lovely pictures with us. After seeing all this, I now know, I need to get out and find more stuff for my home!!! gailmarie

These are stunning. I love the way the light hits them and makes them sparkle. gailmarie

WOW - these pictures are GREAT!!! LOVE all your cool "stuff." Thanks for sharing. gailmarie

Simple and elegant at the same time. VERY nice. gailmarie

Oops - typo.... I meant "that she can't find beauty IN the most simpliest of things" (not "is"). I was too excited to post my comments, I failed to proofread before I hit "submit"!!!!

************** LOVE this birdbath ************* gailmarie

Your finished piece is truly a work of art!!! I am not much into birdbaths, but THIS makes me want one!!! Everything about this piece is AWESOME. I can't say enough about this piece. As for "that woman" at the sale, I actually feel sorry for her, that she can't see beauty is the most simpliest things. How sad for her, how lucky us junkers are!!! gailmarie

What a SUPER job you did!!! I LOVE how the records are put together. Great idea hanging the rod by the saddle buckles. The look is AWESOME!!! All the objects on the table add so much to the overall look. Your Dad will absolutely FLIP over this tribute to him. What a wonderful idea. Why, this could easily hang in a radio station, music store, etc. It is truly a work of art, as well as a work of true love. You are not only talented, but a daughter any Father would be proud of!!! gailmarie

Man, oh man, are YOU the lucky one!!!!!! The sales I have been going to lately, have been a waste of time (except for maybe 2 church sales and a barn sale last week). What I wouldn't do to find some sales like this. LOVE the clocks!!!! I could have spent a fortune at this place, guessing by your photos. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing the pictures and making me feel bad (kidding.....)!!! gailmarie

The new look makes your kitchen seem more homey and more roomy. Looks GREAT. Enjoy!!! gailmarie

WOWIE - you sure got yourself some cool stuff. These pieces are wonderful. It appears the paint and pieces are still in very good condition. Congratulations on your great find!!! gailmarie

WOW - the rusted piece sure came ALIVE with your paint job!!!! The detail is magnificent. You sure got yourself a wonderful looking birdbath. gailmarie

What a novel idea! I adore the fact that some of the cards were positive comments about one's self. You can never have enough affirmative sayings for me!!! The mouthpieces are works of art on their own, but with positive comments, like you have, they become more special to the viewer.

As always ~ you and your projects rock!!!!
gailmarie

This is amazing. Almost makes me want to start such a collection!!!

Your display turned out GREAT. It just all flows together so perfectly. Love what you did with the bottle caps.

I was not aware soda bottles had "themes" - too funny!!!

Thanks for sharing this with us all. gailmarie

I'll bet your friends will LOVE their gifts. I know I would. What a fun present! gailmarie

The end result is wonderful!!! gailmarie

GOOD job!!! I could also see the bases in assorted colors. That could be fun too.

I'm loving the door knob idea - CUTE! Thanks for the directions. gailmarie

LOVE the look!!! gailmarie

Fun project!!! I could also see a few containers around the base of the sink with additional herbs growing. When you are through with the sink, can I use it??? :o) gailmarie

Wonderful cause. Wonderful people. Wonderful job!!! gailmarie

I would LOVE to live in a place like that (once it got fixed up a little). Or maybe have it as my art studio....THAT would be even better!!!

Sure wish I could get my hands on one of those shutters off the windows. They have a character all of their own, don't they? Thanks for sharing. This is a very cool find. gailmarie

WONDERFUL project idea!!! Love the story that went with it. The end result is GREAT. I adore the picture with the rusty post behind the table, the plant and lamp on the table.

Funny you used these cardboard corners....I took quite a number of them home from work last year, after we got some large deliveries. I wanted to use them somehow, but never got around to it, so I ended up recycling them. If my basement was larger, I probably would still have them - ready and waiting for me to do SOMETHING with them!!!

(By the way, my husband thinks we will get our camera THIS week sometime..... you know what THAT means!!!! Thanks by the way, for your comments about my lack of posting. It touched me quite a bit and had me laughing at the same time.)

As always - LOVE your post/project/pictures!!! gailmarie

Very interesting design. Good media mix. gailmarie

I am liking the idea of planting your garden up "high" like you have done with your tomatoes. I have a bad knee, so I can no longer kneel on the ground. You have solved my problem completely!!! Now, all I have to do is find one (or more) of the divided double stainless steel sinks, like you have and create away!!!! It looks good and gardening will be a breeze. Thanks for coming up with this idea and for sharing. gailmarie

Looks SUPER duper!!!! I love old crates, especially with wording on them. It's always nice to see them put to good use.

Sure wish MY husband knew how to weld (or better yet, wish I knew how).

gailmarie

(P.S. part of our new camera came in the mail today.....soon I will be able to post. Thanks for all your motivation - and of course Geo's.)

Thanks Sue! Will keep my eyes peeled and will look harder in the dark corners of the antique malls I frequent......there's hope for me yet!!! gailmarie

I do a lot of theater work and have been in a couple local ads years ago, as well as had a small role for a medical company's film. You can imagine how much I ADORE this project!!! I would love to own a large film reel like the one you used. When not in use, it would sit grandly on my wall or in my studio, just for me and my theater friends, to admire. This is a wonderful idea. Do tell, where on earth did you find the film reel???
gailmarie the envious one :o)

OMG - I LOVE this piece!!!! Great idea about plants in it during the summer. I could also see it being used inside as a (fancy schmancy) magazine rack (but watch when your friends leave that they don't "borrow it" - I know I would!!!). Beautiful design. gailmarie

Kelly green (not keely green)!!!!!

Sorry for the misprint. gailmarie

WOWIE!!!! I adore the ice-chest from your in-laws. It looks very well-kept. I can only guess it will remain so, by you and you husband. Aren't family heirlooms wonderful??? I've got quite a few, that I wouldn't part with for the world.

Your display made out of table legs is ultra-cool and yet chic. What a SUPER idea. Sure hope you gain more confidence and show us more of your work.....MUCH more!!!!! gailmarie

P.S. I know how scary it is to post things.... I still haven't (mainly because we lost our camera back in early Dec.) My husband finally ordered a new camera (yikes - no more excuses for me!). It will be here soon, so maybe, just maybe, I'll get up the guts to "show and tell" !!! :o)

Best of luck at your sale!!!! Wish I could come. gailmarie

Lovely displays - even outside (tables with tableclothes)! This looks like a GREAT place to shop. Sure wish I lived closer. I would LOVE to be one of your repeat customers!!!
Wonderful mix, delightful use of the barn and it's architecture. Best of luck to you. gailmarie

Cool beans!!!!! gailmarie

Cute idea! gailmarie

(I must be lucky, as the antique malls around the area have had quite a number of wooden spools (some even in a keely green color), so I bought them all for future projects (namely, for my sculpture work). If you'd like, I could keep my eyes open for more of them and let you know if/when I find them.)

SUPER idea!!! THis project turned out great. gailmarie

Nice little number, Jenny!!!

My favorite Aunt gave me her 78 record collection many years ago. I have always wanted to do something special with them. Guess I may have to do a similar project with my favorite 78. The only problem is, I LOVE both songs on the 78 (Side one: "Poco Loco in the Coco" - a silly little song that I still find myself singing; Side two: "If I Knew You Were Coming (I'd a Baked a Cake)").

Good suggestion about bringing a AA battery with you on your hunts. Super idea.

Love your little stand for your clock. Adds much to the piece. gailmarie

Adorable!!!!! gailmarie

Talk about being in the right place at the right time!!! Marie, I am so happy for you, as I know you collect elephants. You were right in grabbing it up and using it as a rack for "whatever." It looks great. gailmarie

FUN!!!! My family had a tandem bike growing up. I sure wish we would have kept it. This brings back very good memories for me. Enjoy (as I know you will)!!! gailmarie

LOVE the finished look - a true masterpiece!!! gailmarie

This is SUPER!!! Love the finish and all the goodies that you chose for the numbers. You should be very proud of yourself. gailmarie

Sue,
Nice segment - wish they would have allowed you more time.
Guess you'll have to go back soon!!!

Growing up, my Mom and her friends, would always have a rummage sale every year without fail, so I learned lots of good ideas by trial and error. As you stated, the number one "rule" is to have GOOD, READABLE signs!!! I can't tell you how many times to this day, I drive by signs I just can't read (the sign and the print are WAY too small; there's too much info that can't be read and has no business on the sign because it's too distracting; address and times too small to even see, etc). Either you have to slow down (causing traffic problems) or drive by the sign a few times until you can figure it out.

Other items of interest:
make sure your merchandise is CLEAN; always put your jewelry items near the check out area (we've had shoplifters at a sale and it wasn't pretty...); do not leave DVDs, tapes, candles, etc in direct sun all day long....they may melt or become "unusable;" likewise, items in plastice bags tend to absorb moisture when left in hot sun all day; keep reorganizing throughout the day, so display looks appealing to buyers; set up your goods according to category (crafts, tools, antiques, toys, etc) - this helps buyers find things more easily; have clothes set up according to size and post the sizes clearly; make sure to have a large mirror handy for buyers to see what they look like, when trying on clothes, hats, etc; if your clothes are out of fashion, consider trying to sell them as "Halloween wear" (this has worked for me); make sure you have enough money and coinage to start your sale with - I've seem it happen where the seller couln't make change and lost out on the sale (plus, the buyer went away mad); have enough bags and boxes and other wrapping materials; try to have your merchandise up on a table or shelf whenever possible - most people aren't used to looking down under a table to find things - they want to find stuff and get going to the next rummage sale!!!!

Most of all, have FUN with your sale. Greet the people that come to your sale (this morning I went to a sale and no one bothered to say hi to me, which I thought was a bit rude) and try to help them.

Sorry so long, I got carried away. I just LOVE rummage sales!!! gailmarie

Very clever!!! I especially like the birdhouse perched on top of the ladder - FUN!!! gailmarie

Very homey... makes me want to come by for a visit! gailmarie

VERY nice look! Adore the barber tool holder. The tools are great (would use them in my sculptures).

Hope Elizabeth was thrilled when she came home to her new up-dated desk top (I know I would be). gailmarie

I too thought this was one of Jenny's.... What a fun piece!!! What a great idea to keep adding more as you find them (just be careful of how many you add, so the fence doesn't fall over!!!). Enjoy ~ gailmarie

YUMMY!!!!! Love the look and can only guess you will want this candle lit all the time!!!! Wonderful you have 3 wicks in each - wish all big candles did. GREAT idea. gailmaire

I too, planted herbs in tall silver/metal containers (similar to yours) that I bought at a local thrift store. LOVE how it looks!!! The only concern I had, was how hot the metal will become and whether or not there would be any damage to the plants and it's roots, due to the (possible) extreme heat of the summer heat.

Please consider repotting the plants while they are small, in a terra cotta planter and then putting them back into the metal bases to show case them. You can always cover the top with stones or mulch to hide the terra cotta pot.

Love your bases. Can't imagine them as lamps!!!

May your tomatoes grow big and strong!!! gailmarie

Thanks so much for the info regarding your cool candle holder. I will have to check out JCP in the very near future. Lucky for me, a new store just opened about 2 miles from my house!

Thanks also for explaining "the chalk thing" I was asking about. Here in WI, we call it "caulk" or "caulking," so I now know what you are referring to (silly me). I never thought about using it to hold things together, so I learned a lot today from you!!!! :o)

Appreciate the fact you got back to me so quickly. gailmarie

VERY impressive!!!! LOVE what you have done with this piece. gailmarie

Okay, now getting a close-up look of the candle holder, I like it even MORE (than in your patio shots, a few projects back)!!! What is it/was it and where can I get one??? It is so cool.

(I'm a city girl, so I don't get the "chalk thing" you are talking about. Could you explain what chalk does? Do I need to add chalk to my projects???). :o)

Thanks for doing a close up on this. It sure is neat. Especially heart warming the milk can was from your Grandparents' farm. Those are the antiques that mean the most to a person. gailmarie

Come ON...... you have the junkyard guys putting stuff away for you????? How blankety-blank cool is THAT????? Our junkyard won't let me in to look around. I am TOTALLY jealous of you (in a nice way, of course).

Your hanging is out of this world!!!! I adore it completely. Not sure how you came up with the idea, but it deserves a standing "O" (ovation).

You rock Jenny. Consider me an adoring fan of yours. Can't wait for the next project you come up with. In the meantime, I will be admiring this one for the next few days!

gailmarie

P.S. If you need to get rid of some of those washers you talked about, please let me know!!!!

I am SOOOOOOO jealous of this gorgeous green house!!!! You are so lucky to have a willing fiance help you with this project. The green house even looks cool, with all the windows and how they fit together. Just wonderful!!!! gailmarie

What a gorgeous patio you now have!!! I can only guess your family is happy as well with the wonderful results. A job well done.

Are you now the envy of your neighborhood????? :o)

LOVE the "candle cage" you have on the milk can!!! Truly adds charm to your patio and home, along with the other antiques you have here and there.

Sit back and enjoy - you have earned it!!! gailmarie

Great job on both projects. LOVE the glitz you added to the cover...it seemed so fitting. The stand is a great idea, too. gailmarie

Great idea!!! gailmarie

Congratulations on a job well done!!! gailmarie

WOW!!!!! I sit in awe of you and what you have accomplished at your cottage home. This is just wonderful. SUPER idea with your PPZ (puppy poop zone) - great sense of humor - you had me laughing throughout your missive!!! I can only guess your landlord LOVES you as a tenant and probably wants you to live there "forever." You add so much to your home. You have made yourself one heck of a place to live. It's homey, colorful, peaceful and quaint. You have every right to be proud of what you have accomplished. Thanks for sharing. gailmarie

P.S. If you are ever in the Milwaukee, WI area and feel the need to help others, please let me know!!!!

SUPER idea! Everytime I see a coffe grinder, it is marked way too high for me. You got yourself a great deal and a wonderful way to show it off and get use out of it as well. Cool... gailmarie

Fun, fun, FUN!!! Besides being my favorite color, red adds so much to whatever and wherever you choose to put it. In your case, this piece stands out and says "let's have a good time" (and of course, "watch your head" to the super tall). I can bet your friends will marvel at this wonderful idea. Can't wait to see more. Enjoy! gailmarie

This looks GREAT!!! Excellent use of the Singer sewing machine base. If you ever tire of it, I too have a container garden and would love this piece in my "garden"!!! :o) gailmarie

How fun!!! From the looks of it, I'd say this would hold just about anything - perfect for runner beans and peas! Very creative. Once things start growing, could you show us more pictures? I'll bet the whole thing will look awesome, once the veggies start moving through/up the trellis. gailmarie

Congratulations on your success and fun-filled trip!!! It sounded like a great time to be had by all. gailmarie

Nice save!!!!! Very cool. gailmarie

Anyone that went through that much effort to design such a cool sign, MUST have oodles of awesome stuff!!! You are so lucky to have spotted this sign. Wish I could join you. Looks like this could be the rummage sale to beat all others. Have fun and buy, buy, BUY (and then show, show, SHOW us what goodies you were able to get)!!!!! gailmarie

Great look - color - use of salvaged deck boards - and design. Now grab a chair, an ice cold lemonade and sit back you two, to enjoy your new planters. They are cool, as cool can be! These finished projects are well worth the oohs and ahhs from your fellow junkers. Simply marvelous. gailmarie

I spent a long time writing you a response earlier this week and then "poof," it was gone (to say I was mad, is an understatement)! So, here I go again, as this project cries out for me to sing it's praises....

"I, Who Have Nothing" want to tell you that I "Can't Stop Loving You" and your work!!! "With These Hands" of yours, you create true masterpieces. Who wouldn't want this Tom Jones inspired piece, lighting the way to their "Green, Green Grass of Home" (or maybe in your case, the living room)??? Why it's "Not Unusual" to marvel at your talent. We all have done it before and we will continue to do it again.

Thank goodness you know how to wire lamps properly, as to avoid "Burning Down the House."

Seriously, this piece is brilliant in how it came to be, how it turned out and the writings that went with it. What a fine sense of humor you have! "Some Other Guy" may not, but then again, they aren't Jim Healy!

Thanks for letting me "Take a Minute Of Your Time." "I Get a Kick Out of You" and your ideas. Although I'm not a big fan of Tom's, I am one of yours.

"All I Can Say Is Goodbye" for now. Keep up the good work. LOVE this piece. gailmaire

A+ Trey!!!! Wonderful use of vintage materials, it's usable AND sentimental at the same time. How fun is THAT??? gailmarie

Adore this little number. Wish Wisconsin was closer to you.... gailmarie

Nice job! gailmarie

WOW!!! This is great. Tell your husband he did a super job. How fun it was all done with left-overs. Happy planting! gailmarie

You sure got my creative juices flowing....... oh silly me, that's drool running down my chin, as I gaze lovingly at your new founded stash of goodies!!!!!

What I wouldn't do to get my hands on some (most) of the items. What a wonderful thing your neighbor did, by giving you so much FUN stuff. Can't wait to see what all this becomes.

(I can only guess your neighbor's family was happy to see this all go, so it's a win-win situation for all.)

Congratulations and have a blast creating!!!
gailmarie

Well, THIS looked like a lot of fun!!! Great ideas shown. Can't wait for more instructions on the centerpiece. Love all the ideas - the pictures sure helped. Makes me want to clean the house and throw my own junk par-tay. :o)

(The picture of Sid cracked me up! I thought he was showing you where to kiss him!!!!!) gailmarie

What a GREAT idea, using mouth pieces for legs!!! Although I am creative, I doubt I would have ever thought of doing the same thing. Thanks for sharing with us. LOVE the photos (as always). They are a great help. So now I want to find me a basket like yours and some mouth pieces..... yeah, like that's gonna happen!!!! Guess I'd best start looking.... gailmarie

Coolness plus!!!! Great idea. The photos are wonderful....can almost hear the laughing and talking from those at the get-together, having a blast as they cool down!!! gailmarie

This piece is GREAT!!! I too have the metal shoe forms and shoe tree (not sure what to call the piece the shoe forms sat on) that were my Grampa's. For years, I intermixed them among my plants and other "junk." But this gives a total new idea on how to use them. The overall look is wonderful - even stunning. So happy you had your "Aha moment" and decided to share with us all. gailmarie

THANKS Jenny! I guess I worry about kids using the "good stuff" in case they accidentally touch the glue and then rub their eyes (truth be told, I actually did that the first time I used Gorilla glue......I thought I was going to go blind!!!!!).

Interesting there was no glue used in the boys'artwork...

Also thought about a great idea to get classes going, IF you can get your local newspaper to agree to it..... you could have an article written about what you do with the kids and show a few kids with their finished projects. If you would offer classes that way, I am SURE they would fill up in no time! Keep me posted. I am so into this and happy for you, that you have found a way to help kids be creative.

You go girl!!!!
gailmarie

How fun!!!! gailmarie

Looks great!!! gailmarie

What an original idea!!! So glad to hear it works. Adorable picture of "the kids" looking out the window! gailmarie

Too funny! If I ever saw this car, I would have to take a ride in it, just to say I did!!! What a great idea and wonderful artwork. Thanks for sharing this. I think my parents would have loved to have this car while we were growing up (7 girls and only ONE car for the longest time.....). My Mom would many times tell us she felt more like a taxi driver than a mother!!! gailmarie

Thanks so much JunkMama.
I had a great time. My husband and I took our neice and nephew to the Milwaukee museum for a sleep over. What a blast!!! (and no, nothing came to life as the movie "Night at the Museum" showed.... Adam (6 yrs old) was a little worried about that at first). :o)
gailmarie

Jenny,
I LOVE what you have done for your friend Geri's sons - letting them create true works of art!!! As one who went to school originally to become an art teacher, I know the importance of letting kids create. Let them use their imagination, and this can lead to great things as they grow up. (By the way, I can only guess their friends are pretty jealous of Reece and Jess by now and want to get working on their own sculptures...am I right?????). :o)

The projects here turned out SUPER!!! I am curious as to the glue they used for their projects. I have a 6 year old nephew and 9 year old niece I have been doing projects with since they were about 1 1/2 years old. The next time they come over for a sleep over, I would love to let them loose in my junk and let them create a project of their own. However, I am not too sure if I should let them use the Gorilla, cement or hot glues I have, or stick with something less harmful to kids. Any thoughts???

Again, thanks for doing this and reminding us all how kids love to create. I can WAIT to show my niece and nephew these pictures and start letting them go to it!!!

Best of luck with this new endevour. I hope you get your wish really soon. I may suggest checking with your recreation department in town. They are always looking for art teachers for the summer months (it may be too late to get into the summer program, but fall and winter may work - once word gets out on you, the classes will probably fill up fast). I did this for years growing up and enjoyed it. If that doesn't work for you, you could contact your area schools and see if they would let you come in as an art teacher for a day or more. Just show them your pictures and provide them with your game plan. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Wishing you well,
gailmarie

It was so good to see all the activites going on at Nature's Nest. The best part, was seeing how many people were interested in the festival. Kathy Rose is a true role model - with her beliefs and the way she lives her life. May there be many more like her in years to come!!!

Thanks Sue, for putting this on the website. It is always so much fun to see what others are doing "out there."

By the way, LOVE the gate and the spool-table. Wonderful end results!!!

gailmarie

Oops.... I almost forgot the most important thing.....

Happy Birthday Paisleygirl!!!

Enjoy your special day. :o)

gailmarie

(My bday was May 16th, so although we aren't the same sign, we share the same month!!!)

Very unique idea. Love how you incorporated the rhinestones, stamping, painting, etc, into your pieces. It is a fun look. I can't imagine you NOT doing well selling these pieces!

(By the way, I have been trying to flatten vintage silverware to have my niece and nephew make wind chimes, but I am having a terrible time trying to flatten the piece completely (esepcially the spoons). Since it looks as though you haven't had the same "bad" luck as I have, could you please tell me how you flattened the piece so well? I am using a rubber mallet on the vintage silverware, while it sits on a flat piece of wood. Any suggestions from you would be GREATLY appreciated by me - and of course my niece and nephew.).

Thanks for sharing your artwork with us!!! gailmarie

Very nice job Marie. I can see why your dogs think this is for them to nap on - it's made with lots of love no doubt, plus, it's comfty and just their size (am I right?). The colors are wonderful together. They sure brighten up an area. I'm sure you will get a lot of use out of this rug......well, if you don't, your dogs sure will!!! Enjoy ~ gailmarie

Fun, fun, FUN!!!! I especially like the picture you took outside, showing your project. What a great idea! Everything goes so well together. Makes me wish I had more wall space in my house. gailmarie

I LOVE what you did with the ottoman. It looks very comfortable and the colors all go so well together. Super job! gailmarie

Sue, thanks for the epoxy tip/response (and so fast.....). As soon as I write this, I am out the door to buy some (I think I need to get stock in the Gorilla Glue company at the rate I keep buying their product)! I wasn't sure what to do with the metal on metal thing. Thanks to you, I do now. gailmarie

Are you getting sick of all this praise??? WHAT - you're NOT? You want MORE????? Okay then, here goes!!!!

The project is OUTSTANDING! As your next-door-neighbor (Wisconsin),I fully understand the excitement of FINALLY getting to put plants outdoors. It's a high no one can explain if you don't live in this next of the woods.

Sue, this planter sure does grow on you! The more I look at it, the more I love, love, LOVE it!!! The overall look is fun and perky, yet artsy and daring. I adore the planter from bottom (drain stopper and door knob) to top (clothesline and spring). What's in between is pure candy to the eyes. The baseballs are a hoot and a half, the rocks not only look good, but the weight will help steady the planter on windy days. BOY, you have thought of everything!

I applaud you for your concept, the photos are a joy to look at, the verbage is a great help, and the overall look.... stunning.

gailmaire

(P.S. Do you recommend the epoxy instead of the glue for holding things together????)

WOWIE - what a haul!!! You made out like a bandit (as the saying goes). I am SOOOO happily jealous of you. Are your parents looking to adopt more children??? I'd like to share the wealth too. I LOVE everything shown here. You must be the favorite child (either that, or your parents junst wanted to clean house). Sure wish MY parents would have cool stuff like yours. Too funny about your girls claiming the seats! :o)

Congratulations Candy. Can't wait to see where this all ends up. gailmarie

Aren't YOU the inventive one!!! Isn't it wonderful when mistakes can be "corrected" with new ideas? This turned out great. Congratulations on the end result. You should be very proud of yourself. gailmarie

Both turned out great! I especially like the night stand....VERY much worth the time and effort it took to re-do. gailmarie

I couldn't agree more with the comments before me. Your displays are wonderful. The total overall look entices buyers to come in and buy!!! So glad to hear you did well. Congratulations. gailmarie

I LOVE the look!!! I have oil cans, but nothing as neat as this one. Your Mom is very lucky. From the looks of this as a vase, I'd make sure I'd have it filled all summer long with different flowers. Truly inventive and truly beautiful. gailmarie

OMG - what a find!!! Unbelievable. The first thing that came to mind when I saw your pictures, were shows our theater group could do with that equipment as props: Cactus Flower, Little Shop of Horrors, etc. The second thing was: "I wonder how much you could get for something like that?" Interesting that the equipment is in pink.... Best of luck trying to find a home for this stuff. VERY cool. gailmarie

Candy - your ideas are marvelous!!! I would never have thought of drop cloths for curtains. Your home must be a showcase. Too bad I don't live closer to you. I would want to drop by for a "tour-de-house." Thanks for all your help on this one. :o) gailmarie

WONDERFUL stuff!!! I am sure your display will be long gone, very soon. Love what you did with the playpen/crib - very fun. gailmarie

Very nice finished projects. Hope to see more of your work. Welcome, fellow junker!!! gailmarie

It's not too late for the birthday cake idea Junk Mama. My birthday is May 16th.... it would work!!!! gailmarie :o)

Very nice!!! I would suggest you make extras and carry them with you wherever you go. People may stop and ask where they can buy them. If the price is right, you may be able to sell them on the spot _ I know if I was at a sale and didn't carry a bag, I'd pay good money to have a cool one like yours! Great idea. Love the end results. gailmarie

It think this turned out ADORABLE!!! What a great idea. I hope you get lots of use out of this one. gmhaller, bfa

I've seen school lockers in a book recently, but can't remember the title. They had them done up for a mudroom, which I thought was an awesome idea. If that doesn't work for you, you could use in the garage/basement for your planting stuff; or maybe your art or junk supplies. Sure wish I had your dilemma!!! I saw some lockers at an antique mall recently, for over $300 - a steep price for someone that recently lost her job due to downsizing... I may suggest going to your library and searching through some flea market/home decorating books. You may find some ideas that would work for you. Please take pictures of what the lockers end up "home" to. We'd all like to see your final decision, I'm sure. Have fun planning!!! gailmarie, bfa

LOVE the rusty barrel wheel!!! Wonderful idea what you did with it. The end result is adorable. I can even invision some small Christmas lights around the wheel to add a little extra touch. Job well done, gailmarie, bfa

This turned out great!!! Love the buckles and luggage straps on the sides, to tuck away extra treasures. Especially fun about the "2 holes at the top to hang it on the wall." Job well done. gailmarie, bfa

Your setting is gorgeous. Love what you have done - I know your Mom will too. Lucky you, getting great "freebies" - the jars AND the picnic basket - WOW! Now about those delicious looking muffins...... where can I find the recipe??? Enjoy your special Sunday, any Mothers out there. gailmarie, bfa

Adorable. Simply adorable. gailmarie, bfa

What an awesome idea!!! This sure does add to the look and feel of the shop. Adds color and pazazz to the surroundings. FUN!!! gailmarie, bfa

Where do I begin???? WOW......

First of all, this reminds me a little of an idea from one of my old bosses. She would go out and buy a full place setting of a china pattern she liked (vintage or new, it didn't matter), plus a napkin holder or other item that would go with the setting. She would then invite friends over for a luncheon, with each table setting (including silverware and glasses) being different from the next. She told me her friends (many of them quite well-to-do, which cracks me up even more) would actually stand at the tables and FIGHT over who got to sit where!!! I found that to be a very unique idea and always planned to do the same some day.

Secondaly, your ideas are SUPER. I'm not sure what I love more, the placecard, placecard holder, tealight, or the cuffing-the-bottle idea (which is a HOOT in itself)!

I guess maybe the way everything goes together so well is what I like the best. The colors all seem to compliment each other. I'll tell you right now, if I ever got the chance to sit down at one of you tables, I'd be fighting for this stuff to be in front of me at the table!!!

LOVE this project. Can't wait to see more. gailmarie, bfa

Love, love, LOVE the little black number! Would like to wear it out-on-the-town one night. Our costume designer at one of the theater groups I am with, would want it too. The one with the flowers on it, I would wear just about anywhere in the summer months. Not sure about the blue number though.....I think one of the garden gals would grab it up first! Your hats are wonderful. Unbelievable you got these for so cheap. Good work! gailmarie, bfa

You sure drive a hard bargin!!! Glad to hear you had so much fun. With these kind of bargins, you can't go wrong. :O) gailmarie, bfa

Love the look. The bent forks are great with or without charms. Thanks for sharing. gailmarie, bfa

GREAT job with this one. Love the look, the color and the rust!!! gailmarie, bfa

LOVE the rocking chair!!! Glad to hear you do so well with the garden chair idea. gailmarie, bfa

Another good job, Junk Mama. I could see a birthday cake on this as well. Has your daughter had her birthday yet? If so, mine is going up!!! gailmarie, bfa

LOVE this project. The look is SO Shabby Chic. I especially like your choice of paint color - watermelon pink - YUM-my. The teapot is adorable (and of course, ties everything together). Great choices here. I can only guess your daughter was THRILLED!!! gailmarie, bfa

Thanks for explaining the "museum corners." If they are what I think they are, you can also find them at any frame shop, as the framers put them on the bottom of all pictures, to keep the frames from hitting up against the wall when they hang. I usually get them at Michaels (in the frame shop) or any other craft store (as well as hardware store). gailmarie, bfa

Please excuse my misspelled words. Once again, I didn't proof- read my words before submitting. I was just so excited with your project, I had to tell you what I thought, right away!!! gailmarie

I think she is absoultely perfect the way she is. What did you say her name was? Rose? Rosie? Fern? Agnes? (She looks like an Agnes to me) Daisy? I know, we could go on and on with the names, but she really needs one, since she now appears to be your "silent partner"!!! I would totally think it neat to walk into a place with someone like Aggie to greet me. I think she adds just the right touch as a "greeter." You could play this to the hilt, by having a contest to name her; or as the seasons go on, change her outfits; use the basket fir sales goods; etc. I think she is a hoot. Aggie the Gardener Gal is a sure hit with me!!! gailmarie, bfa

I can hear Madonna's "Vogue" in the background playing, as I look at your work and all I can think of is: "Oooooo La La." This is a VERY nice piece. Very "FRESH" (sorry, had to say it...) Hope to see more of your work. gailmarie, bfa

I really need to proof my comments better before submitting. I just noticed I said "odd-white" instead of "OFF-white" when describing your carpet and curtains!!! I had a good laugh at my own expense though. Feel free to laugh too - it's been a long day for me and I guess I am more tired than I thought. gailmarie, bfa

Thanks Candy for the name and info on the paint color. I really, really like the look, with the aluminum letter, white window trim and borders, and the odd-white of the carpet and curtains. I think I may end up at Home Depot in the next day or two to see if I can get a can (or two) made up for me (if at all possible). I think the color would go good with just about anything and would sure boost my moral in my basement work area. Thanks again for the info! gailmarie, bfa

Let me "sing" my praises for THIS project! What a super idea you came up with. I do a lot of work on-stage in musicals as well as straight plays, in area community theater groups. This would be a nifty-cool gift idea for cast members and people behind-the-scenes. I have never worked with resin before and am a little afraid of it. How did you get the ends to work out so perfectly without running over the edges?

(By the way, I noticed you are from the Madison area (yeah) - I am from the Milwaukee area. Maybe someday you and I can meet? How cool would THAT be? Any upcoming flea markets I need to be aware of in your area?)

After seeing your work, I realize I should have hung on to my record albums.... darn me, what was I thinking shen I gave them all away, years ago????? UGH!!! gailmarie, bfa

This is another winner Troy. I think you have found your calling in life - buy vintage items and make them into masterpieces. Your work should be in magazines and/or books for more of the world to see your great talents. You amaze me on a regular basis, my friend!!! Continued success in your work. gailmarie, bfa

Best of luck this weekend! Wish I lived closer, so I could attend. Nice stuff. gailmarie, bfa

You did it again JunkMama1 - fun, fun, fun!!! Who wouldn't want to use tissues out of this tissue box??? Keep 'em coming. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE the spinning wheel! Brings back lots of memories for me. In college, we used to card wool and pet hair and then tried our hand at spinning it - it's a lot harder than people think, but the results are well worth the effort. Ah,good memories... It appears you got some very nice goodies. Congratulations on all your finds (besides the spinning wheel). Can't wait to see how the items are put to use. gailmarie, bfa

Very clever!!! I especially like her "wings." I'm sure with your "Garden Angel," your garden(s) will be very blessed this year. Good job. gailmarie, bfa

Beautiful flowers + one cool box = winning combination!!! gailmarie, bfa

U-N-I-Q-U-E, C-U-T-E, F-U-N, C-O-O-L, N-E-A-T-O ...... anyway you spell it, this is a GREAT idea!!! Good job. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE the look of the knob and latch - chipped paint and all. What a great idea! gailmarie, bfa

Absolutely lovely Troy. The color is perfect, the design is so de-LIGHT-ful, and the detail is just plain fun! You have such a way with your designs. It's like "high fashion" meets "vintage." I love your work and always look for more. gailmarie, bfa

WOW - you are very lucky to have such a friend. Each piece is wonderful and has lots of potential. Please make sure to share with us, your finished works as they are completed. Have fun!!! gailmarie, bfa

VERY cool rusty stool. This will add much to your garden, I'm sure. gailmarie, bfa

Love the "A" - especially against the color on the wall (what color is that?). Best of luck on your collection. Will keep my eyes open for any "A's" around here and let you know if I find any. gailmarie, bfa

What a wonderful idea - to mount the vase into a rusty spring. I love the look. It sure does add panache and fun to the vase. Great idea and great look. Also like your laundry/craft room sink idea. gailmarie, bfa

Lovely....simply lovely. I never would have thought of doing this. Together, the twig and spoon handle compliment each other. The project may be simple, but not the results. LOVE this! gailmarie, bfa

Thanks for brightening my morning (with your project, pictures and fun comments). The colors work well together (but you knew that already, you picked them out!). The planter is GREAT - who would have thought turkey feeders would make such a cool planter (actually, I never knew there was such a thing as a "turkey feeder")? You always have such fun and interesting projects. It's too bad Marie/oldnews beat me to claiming your new masterpiece, as I would have loved this in my yard. Guess I'll have to look around for my own turkey feeders!!! Love you work Jim. gailmarie, bfa

KUDOS to your husband for finding this for you. I find it very cool that he asked if you could do something with the jewelry box. And secondly, LOVE your sense of humor! That you found a vintage 40's ad with a woman holding a jewelry box, is just too ironic and FUN to boot!!! The picture adds to the charm of the piece. You did a great job with the redo. Very fun. gailmarie, bfa

Marie - you are a hoot!!! Each planter has a story, which makes this group of photos extra fun to look at and read. I especially like the memorial to your late husband. I can only guess he looks down on the planter and smiles each and every day, being reminded of your love. The work boot is a fun story too. I can bet your son tells all his friends about it. Thanks for sharing your photos and your stories. These all are great ideas. gailmarie, bfa

Love the idea and the look of the vintage phone. Isn't it amazing what people can come up with? What a super "call" - showing us this piece. Thanks much. gailmarie, bfa

What a SUPER way to redo! I absolutely love what you have done with the tray. Great idea. gailmarie, bfa

Adorable - very Shabby Chic. gailmarie, bfa

The fourth one down looks EXACTLY like one of mine - it freaked me out when I saw it (although, mine was a pin)! I used to make wearable art for over 15 years and then took a break from it to try my hand on larger recycled goods. To say I LOVE this piece and your other pendents is a given. I hope you have as much fun as I did, making jewelry out of vintage buttons and other goods. I never went the pendent route (now I wish I would have, seen how your pieces look)- only pins, bracelets and earrings, so this is fun to see what others do. Not sure if I am ready to give up all my vintage buttons just yet, but if I ever do, I know who to go to (Gretchen, you are included in that remark as well!). Keep up the good work. Hope to see more. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE how this turned out. The stand really adds to this piece. I especially like the design of the wire stand, next to the old wood table top. VERY good mix. As we say in the theater, "Bravo!" Can't wait to see what's next on your plate. gailmarie, bfa

I really like what you have done with your media. Such a crazy mix - it works WONDEFULLY well. How fun. gailmarie, bfa

TOOOOOO funny!!!! Not only do I love how these turned out, but I too, recently made my version of "the Potheads." I can only guess we fit the saying "great minds think alike." Can't wait to get pictures of my work, so I can display them on-line. Very fun stuff Angelz! I laughed out loud when I saw them. Thanks for brightening my day. :o) gailmarie, bfa

What a neat way to display the moss, fern and stones. Makes me want Spring to hurry up even more, here in WI. I like the finished look and can only guess how it will look once the ivy starts to "take over." I hope you plan on letting us see your work, as it gets further along. Great piece! gailmarie, bfa

I love how your Post Office box door/photo holder turned out. It looks G-R-E-A-T!!! I do think I need to move down to Texas though... it appears ya-all have lots of fun "down there" (I live in the Milwaukee, WI area). What a absolute HOOT to actually have a Prom for Junkers! I was very impressed that Doug-the-Welder (better known to some as "Blue Eyes") was there. Does this mean he is now "one of us"?????? Thanks for sharing the project with us all and your happy memories. I am "happily jealous" of all the fun ya-all have and look forward to more stories and more projects. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE your shades. Such talent, such creativity. Can't wait to see what you do next!!! gailmarie, bfa

Wonderful designs!!! I admire anyone that can paint like you. Can't wait to see more projects. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE it!!! Good work, both of you. gailmarie, bfa

How fun is THAT???? Maybe someday my husband will get bit by "da junkin' bug" too!!! Love that you gave your husband "the look." We all know that look all too well!!! Thanks for sharing. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE this idea!!! The finished project gets an A+ in my book. The pictures were a tremendous help, as were the recommendations. I would have never thought of pulling out a strand on the burlap, to get a straight line for cutting. The overall idea is just super. Also enjoyed your sense of whimsy by using safety pins! :o) gailmarie, bfa

Great stuff!!! LOVE the wheelbarrow. gailmarie, bfa

Cool stuff!!! I especially like the tables. gailmarie, bfa

Very cool. Most interesting media used. gailmarie, bfa

This is a great endtable idea, Jim. LOVE the look with the colorful accessories, which brings so much life into the room. I too, like the look of crates. I have been using mine for many years, stacked on top of each other vertically, so the logos can still be read from the sides. This then becomes my bookcase(s) for all my piano books and sheet music, which I keep right next to our piano. At one time, they even held up a portable piano (they are that sturdy). Enjoy seeing your handiwork!!! gailmarie, bfa

Such talent. Janet's pieces are individual works of art!!! I would love to see more of the pieces and hear her tales on each. How fun. Thanks for sharing. gailmarie, bfa

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!! Your desk is absolutely the coolest I have ever seen. You've outdone yourself with this project. Thanks for the many pictures. I am sure I speak for everyone when I say, it helps to see your work of art in process. Very neat that Chris-the-Welder got to sign your desk for his additional help. Someday I hope to aspire to your level. But in the meanwhile, I sit here humbled and "blown away" by your work!!!!
gailmarie, bfa

Who would have thought of "spicing" up a towel hanger by using cinnamon??? What a wonderful idea. I may have to try this myself sometime. It looks good - like real rust. What did you put over it to seal the piece? Did the cinnamon run at all or did it stay put as you sealed the hanger? Thanks for sharing your great idea with us. gailmarie, bfa

WONDERFUL!!!! What a great finished project. Thanks for sharing. gailmarie, bfa

Fun, fun, FUN!!! Love the look. gailmarie, bfa

I am enjoying looking at your work emensely (I found your pieces earlier this morning on JUNKMARKET Style and now I see you have added more finished work). I noticed a few pieces have price tags on them, which I am assuming means you are selling your work. I certainly can't imagine people NOT buying your lovely and colorful pieces!!! Keep up the super work. gailmarie, bfa

LOVE this!!!!!! gailmarie, bfa

My artwork (soft sculpture and werable art, now branching into the word of junk), has always favored "the circle" in some form or another (soft sculpture and werable art, now branching into the word of junk). So you can guess I am loving your work shown here!!! Wonderful - just wonderful. gailmarie, bfa

It looks like a tour through your home would be an inspiration to us all. LOVE all the wonderful pcs and how you have them displayed!!! gailmarie, bfa

LOVE the hammer display!!!!! I have some old ones laying around too (along with other vintage tools). What a great idea!!! The window turned out great -isn't it nice to be able to create a work of art out of family pcs? The table - ingeious. gailmarie, bfa

Thanks SO much for the instructions, greencolleen. I sure wish I could do a similar project, but our ceilings are so low in the house. I think our front and back doors would hit the silver if I tried to hang something on the light fixtures. Maybe I'll do one of these babies on our outside light. Mmmm, what do you think the neighbors will think on a windy day??? Keep up the good work. :o)

What a dude!!! I would LOVE to be served by him. gailmarie, bfa

This is not only wonderful to look at, but a great way to hang things. MUCH better that a boring old bulletin board. This ads pa-ZAZ to any room!!! Clever, clever idea. gailmarie, bfa

You are SOOOO much like me -- I always take a bag with me when I go walking. You never know what you might find (as you well know). Thanks for sharing your secrets with us and of course, pictures of your pieces. They are absolutely wonderful! gailmarie, bfa

Too funny - LOVE it!!! Who the heck doesn't need company in the kitchen while they cook? gailmarie, bfa

I adore this project. I have seen windchimes done with vintage silverware (which sold like crazy at a booth next to me years ago at an art fair), but THIS, this is even better!!! KUDOS to you for doing this on your own, after seeing it in a magazine. Not that I am planning on doing the same (although it IS tempting), but how did you make this work? I can't figure out what you did.... gailmarie, bfa

Looks like great fun! Does anyone know of any large sale in the Milwaukee (WI) area?

This piece touches me. I especially like the fact that you broke the glass and left it that way. Can't wait to see more of your work. gailmarie, bfa

Awesome!!! I love the look. How did you get the cardboard to form like that? How will you display the piece?
Very interesting....

GREAT idea - LOVE the look. This is my kind of junk!!! :o)

Now you make me want to go out and buy some vintage salt and pepper shakers and do the same!!! LOVE your idea and how it looks. I have a niece and nephew who I have been doing projects with since they were less than 2 yrs old (they are now 9 and 6). This will work so much better when they decide to use glitter (which we all know kids adore and tend to over-use!!!!). Clean up with be a breeze too. Thanks for sharing this super idea with us all.

LOVE your idea - especially the trees!!! Good color choices.

LOVE your junk! Last night, I too had success at our local Salvation Army. I spent a long time digging around in a box of junk and came home with lots and lots of good stuff for about $8.00 (in fact, several people at the check out kept asking me why I was buying the stuff I had on the counter and what the heck was I going to DO with it all???). I can't wait to get started on some new projects. All I need is more junk....

I am a new member as well. Isn't it wonderful to have fellow-junkers who can relate to what we find fun and exciting? Ever since I found the magazine "Junk Beautiful" and this site, I have been on the website at least twice a day. I haven't been this motivated since college, working on my art projects.

Can't wait to see your stuff!!!

Went to Google and typed in "Marine Goop" and quite a number of sites popped up. It appears you can purchase Marine Goop at Kmart as well as order on-line.

Also, Gorilla Glue has come out with an epoxy that looks promising.