JunkMarket Trunk Show Preview...with pictures :)

 If you read my last post you know that I've been having some trouble posting this week.  But I am happy to say I am back in "business"!!  Yay :)

Thanks to all of you who gave me tips and tricks...I really appreciate it!  Honestly, all this computer stuff stresses me out...I just want to make stuff, post about it and chat with you all.  Is that too much to ask??

 But during my "down time" I got a lot done for the JunkMarket show this weekend.  

Want to see a few of the things I am bringing?

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I think this was my favorite new idea.

 I bought a few of these chippy garden fence sections at Christmas time for an idea that never happened.

I took them apart and then layered them on top of each other.

I used twine to tie them together.

 

Ta daa...a heart for photos...or whatever you choose.  

I also used a couple for something else...but that's a surprise for the show.  You'll have to stop back to see photos of the booth if you are curious :)

(I'll be sure to post pictures of our booth and more on Facebook tonight after we set up too.)

Here's a peek at a few more things that will be in our booth...

 

Of course I will be sharing a booth again with my talented friend Joan of Signs of the Times.  Don't you LOVE this sign??

Want to come?  

You're invited...

JunkMarket Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

Saturday, February 1st, 2014

9am-4pm

Otten Bros. Greenhouse

2350 West Wayzata Blvd.

Long Lake, MN 55356

More info and a list of the talented vendors HERE.

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Hope to see you there!

Laurel

Family Tree Tray...Photo Holder...

I have been making these metal tray memo/photo holders for a couple of years now.  They make great gifts!

So when I saw this one with a branch or tree imprint...I thought "How fun for a family tree" :)

This one even had little "feet" on the back...which made it really easy to add ribbon for hanging.

An assortment of magnets made from buttons, rusty washers and vintage earrings complete the look.

I sold an assortment of these tray memo boards at the Junk Market Under Glass event earlier this month.

This "mini" version was popular too :)

I made some of the magnets with the little "Bitty" Book Page Flowers...for fun.

And speaking of book page flowers...

This is the version I made for the March show.

I mixed up the flowers a little bit...and put them in these vintage glass knobs.  I think I even like these better.  Hmmm...wish I'd saved one for myself.  Guess I'll have to make some more :)

Thanks for stopping...enjoy your day!!!

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Thanks for stopping,

"Bitty" Flowers...how to...

You might remember these little bitty flowers I posted about last week before the Junk Market Trunk Show.

I told you I'd tell you how I made them...

I got my inspiration from all those pretty little button and paper flower bouquets out in Blogland and on Pinterest.

Here's how I made my version...

I grabbed a couple of these flower shaped paper punches...

And "went to town" punching out these little cuties.

Then I layered them up...one of each shape and a little button.

I used a little mini glue dot in between each layer to hold them together...not necessary but it made it a little easier for me.

Then I snipped a little wire and poked it through the holes.

And twisted it.

And there you go...very easy, but time consuming if you want to make a bunch :)

I had a few of these decanter lids on hand for vases.  I love the little touch of cork. 

Cork, buttons and book pages...a few of my favorite things :)

Thanks so much for stopping by...

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Chat soon,

Snowy Day = Project Day!!!

We are finally getting a little snow here in Minnesota...and it just happens to be my one full "project" day...minus my "little helpers".  So I plan to cozy up at home and dig in!  Wish me luck...and some "Divine Inspiration"...

I'll tell you more about these sweet little flowers I've been puttering around with soon, promise :)

Still getting ready for the JunkMarket "Pamper Yourself Trunk Show"...more details HERE.

Chat soon,

Pretty Paper Posies...

So I think I have a problem...ever since I started on those paper projects for Flea Market Under Glass, I just can't stop myself.  Maybe because it's not quite "real flower" time yet here in MN. 

  But here is another little idea I've been playing around with...

I started out with a bunch of these drapery hooks...sorry for the fuzzy photo...must be that crazy shine.  Yep, that had to go :)

First I removed the "Goldlicious" hardware...

Then a little primer...

And next a some Dark Bronze spray paint.

Ahhh, much better.

Then I went to town making the pretty little posies...both sheet music and recycled brown kraft paper.

I used this tutorial that a friend had shared with me...The DIY Dish.  (To make the flowers bigger I traced the top of a teacup.)  I also used this tutorial to make the XL center roses on my Wreath with a Twist...but for that one I traced a dinner plate.  So fun to play isn't it? ;)

A few dots of hot glue and Ta-da!

I made a whole mess of them to sell, to decorate with and to tie on as gifts for friends :)

Easily clipped on here and there and everywhere I need a little "Spring".

While I was at it, I added some to the tops of these thrift store canisters...more fun :)

So I have I bored you yet with my paper flower addiction?  Hope not, because there's more!  To be continued...;)

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Have a great weekend!