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Junk Revolution Community: Forum: Rescue - Recent Posts http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Rescue / Reuse / Reimagine / Inspire en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:34:57 +0000 bucharoo on "Removing stains from white cabinet" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1360#post-19917 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:08:31 +0000 bucharoo 19917@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Try using warm water mixed with a little bleach and a squeeze of dishwashing soap. You may have to scrub it to lift the stains. I use a nylon scrub brush. Rinse throughly, then rub dry. This works well on siding also. I thought I was going to have to repaint my house and I used this to clean the siding before painting. It worked so well I didn't have to paint for another 2 years! copperhead on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19902 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:49:59 +0000 copperhead 19902@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ UH he learned to play harmonica on the way to Florida one year... I should have taken ear plugs along... Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19899 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:59:27 +0000 Blossom 19899@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Copper, Your son is truly gifted! I can piddle on many instruments...but I would love to have his abilities. Piano has a life-long passion for me. I play and get lost...it is cathartic!! Music reaches places in my heart that words cannot even touch. I also love to play my harmonica!! I don't think my family loves it, though!! hee hee copperhead on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19895 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:51:00 +0000 copperhead 19895@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My son's grandpa gave him his grandpa's instruments when he was 11. They were absolutely nothing to write home about. These were from the depression and grandpa was poor. BUT it opened up the world of music for my son. The instruments served their purpose for grandpa. He had work in the bars during the depression. Then my son was able to very quickly learn how to play each one. I think he plays 20 or more instruments well. Those old instruments hold a place in his heart. Those instruments are totally worthless except to him. He is always reminded of sitting with grandpa and his dad learning some old practically forgotten tune. He is now a very gifted musician. My son managed a music store until recently - he also has a gift of determining the quality of an instrument - the owner loved letting him pick out what violin to buy for the shop. moderator on "Flea Market Style is looking for your Small Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1366#post-19894 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:22:58 +0000 moderator 19894@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Bigger isn’t always better, and that’s true even when it comes to flea markets. For our next issue of Flea Market Style magazine, we’re rounding up a list of the country’s best small flea markets — those with less than 100 vendors — and we want your recommendations. This is your chance to give your favorite small-town, way-off-the-beaten-path junking destination some love! To submit your suggestions, send an email to: <a href="mailto:fleamarketstylemag@hotmail.com">fleamarketstylemag@hotmail.com</a> with “SMALL FLEAS” in the subject line. In your message, please include the name of the flea market and the city and state in which it’s located. (If you know its website address, write that down too.) Give us at least one reason you think it’s a must-shop flea market. Is there a particular vendor you adore? A special edible treat you can only find there? Unique early bird specials? Don’t forget to provide your name and contact information so we can get in touch with follow-up questions, if needed. Thank you, The Flea Market Style Team Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19886 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:30:42 +0000 Blossom 19886@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My grandmother left her life collection of piano music to me. She played wonderfully. One day, after playing Three Blind Mice for me, she left the room. I played the song just as I had heard it. She discovered that I could play by ear. Grandma took me for early childhood lessons and was always encouraging about what she considered to be my gift. Besides sheet music and piano books, G-ma also left me an RCA Victrola--all original with huge horn. The best item Grandma left me was passed down through her family. Her family came to America at the turn of the 20th century from England. Her father was a butler to a wealthy Long Island family. They brought with them, an instrument called the bell harp or "Fairy Bells." I have contacted Christies/Sotheby's auction house about my instrument from the mid-late 19th century. Its container is the shape of a small coffin and it is a stringed instrument called, "The Fairy Bells." Sotheby's said it was too unique...not enough of them made to fulfill the laws of supply and demand. It is tuned and sounds like some kind of oriental dulcimer. I can play songs on it. copperhead on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19882 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:06:59 +0000 copperhead 19882@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Blossom, You never said what your grandma left YOU. copperhead on "Removing stains from white cabinet" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1360#post-19880 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:59:11 +0000 copperhead 19880@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Dawn De-greaser in a spray bottle is my favorite but you have to be careful of paint. Test an area first. Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19879 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:28:23 +0000 Blossom 19879@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Newsflash: A family member of the "deceased Victorian" contacted our antiques shop!! This person has positive memories and wants "something" from the house for the sake of nostalgia. I wish I had better items than doors and a bottle of Neatsfoot oil. The claw foot tub was the most prized treasure that I saw. Another antiquer bought it for 300 dollars. It was in very good condition. I bet this family member will remember bathing in it. It is sweet that someone wants a part of a house that has brought them happiness in life. My grandparent's upstate New York home was once a four hundred acre dairy farm complete with ice house, multiple barns, stone walls, wells, etc. My uncle now owns it. It is on the historic registry of homes. Grandma divided family mementos according to what she thought would be special to each of us. I grew up such a tomboy...swimming, fishing, catching frogs, riding horses without any tack, neglecting personal hygiene (ha ha) and the like. I gave no childhood indication that I would be the family decorator, house nut, and antiques fanatic. I am surprised she didn't leave me one of the tractors... of which I spent many an hour riding the wheel fender while Grandpa hayed the fields. My sister...the sedate grandchild... inherited the antiques. I am happy for her. I have plenty of my own. She loves antiques, too. I WOULD like a brick from their foundation...something. Like a lot of people in the world, my grandparent's house still ranks as my favorite place down here on earth. Well, maybe after my house. No wonder I loved that Victorian.

gigi on "Removing stains from white cabinet" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1360#post-19873 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:16:07 +0000 gigi 19873@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ need to watch using anything rough due to scratching surface. try warm, soapy water washing all over....i've heard things like dreft and cascade work well, then remove all and dry....then one or all of the following.... make a paste of baking soda and water, rub in then rinse off well. try diluting chlorine or hydrogen peroxide bleach, rinsing off quickly. if this doesn't work...mix 1 tablespoon trisodium phosphate with gallon warm water (don't mix with any other cleaner/solution and wear gloves!) enamel is hard but some things can wear it away or down...like acids....so stay away from them. good luck and if all else fails....maybe sponge on paint in like color and blend in well to camoflauge!!!!! Blossom on "What the heck is this????" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=374#post-19872 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:34:54 +0000 Blossom 19872@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ GOOGLE:http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/dme-mold-components.html THERE ARE ALL TYPES OF FUNKY INDUSTRIAL MOLDS. THEY MENTION USES LIKE PHONE, ELECTRICAL, ETC. MAINLY MADE IN CHINA. THEY SAY THEY ARE PLASTIC MOLDS MADE FROM...STEEL! KIND OF AN OXYMORON. INTERESTING PRICE!!!!!!!! PERHAPS "ARBY BEE" CALLED IN SOME ARCHEOLOGISTS AND UNEARTHED AN INDUSTRIAL MOLD GRAVEYARD. IF THAT IS THE CASE, AND CONSIDERING THE PRICES BELOW FOR THESE INDUSTRIAL MOLDS, SHE IS PROBABLY LIVING SOMEWHERE IN THE CARIBBEAN. ; ) ls industrial mold FOB Price: **** US $5,000 - 20,000 / Set ****** Port: Ningbo Minimum Order Quantity: 1 Set/Sets more cheaper above 3 sets Quick Details Place of Origin: Zhejiang China (Mainland) Brand Name: LISHENG MOULD Model Number: ICM005 Shaping Mode: Plastic Injection Mould Product Material: Steel Product: industrial components Moule base: LKM HASCO DME Cavity: single Runner: cold/hot Design software: UG PROE Auto CAD Mould life: 3000,000shots Packaging & Delivery Packaging Detail: wooden case Delivery Detail 45days Specifications ls industrial mold Moule base:LKM HASCO DME Cavity:single Runner:cold/hot Design software:UG PROE Auto CAD ls industrial mold is one of long-term development products in LS co.ltd we have experienced team, we can produce products according to customer needs, we guarantee we will be in the most affordable price, to give customer the best products. the detailed product description as follows : Products Name ls industrial mold Mould material 50# P20 H13 718 2738 NAK80 S136 SKD61 etc. Mould base LKM HASCO DME etc. Cavity Single/mulit Runner Hot/cold Design software UG PROE CAD Solid Works etc . Plastic material PP PE PS PC PU PVC ABS PMMA etc. Mould life 500,000—3000,000shots Delivery time 15—60days Specification Depends on customer’s requirements steps: E.D.M/Structure Combining Mould Polishing By Hand Q.C. Check Trial Delivery

Maggie on "What the heck is this????" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=374#post-19871 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:50:45 +0000 Maggie 19871@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I wonder if he ever got it open??????? dianeinthevalley on "Removing stains from white cabinet" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1360#post-19855 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:53 +0000 dianeinthevalley 19855@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Bleach, or try those magic erasers, they work really well. Diane daisytoad on "Removing stains from white cabinet" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1360#post-19854 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:05:04 +0000 daisytoad 19854@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I bought an amazing 2 piece white (enamel paint) kitchen cupboard with wonderful red and chrome knobs. Problem is the white is very stained both inside the cabinets and the doors, I'd love to keep it fairly icky primitive looking, but want it to look CLEAN as well! (My husband doesn't understand this concept-he in fact thinks I'm crazy and not making sense!) any advise on remove some staining short of repainting? daisytoad on "junk jaunt 2010" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1343#post-19852 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:44:59 +0000 daisytoad 19852@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Okay, first spend the $5 to purchase the guide. It will be an invaluable resource! We chose to camp along the route and just let the sales take us, I am the type of person that can spend 2 hours at one sale and 10 minutes at another so it was just impossible to gauge where we would end up at dark and with so many people going through these towns hotel/lodging may not be available! You will be traveling through some very small towns, so pack your own water and snacks. I took a HUGE roll of bubble wrap with me and a few boxes to keep items contained. A few of the larger towns have blocks and blocks of sales (Burwell) I used a "go go cart" or a wheelie cart to walk from place to place (I was asked several times if I would consider selling it!) As far as certain towns to hit, it just depends on what you are looking for. My daughter (12) recommends everyone stop at The Secret Garden in Merna for lunch, I'm not sure if the food was memorable or if we were just that hungry! Leveta on "What the heck is this????" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=374#post-19851 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:15:30 +0000 Leveta 19851@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I don't know what happened to the guy. He just left us hanging...lol huggybear38 on "What the heck is this????" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=374#post-19845 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:01:15 +0000 huggybear38 19845@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Okay you guys what the heck was that piece of iron???? I just go in on the last part of this mystery and I am also wanting to know just what the heck it that dang thing... copperhead on "What the heck is this????" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=374#post-19836 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:40:22 +0000 copperhead 19836@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wow our very own cliff hanger!!! What ever happened to it??? jillruth on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19827 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:15:22 +0000 jillruth 19827@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks Greta! Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19825 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:52:16 +0000 Blossom 19825@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ JillRuth- Thanks for the picture...what a great corner shelf! Your sewing room is incredible!!!!! Your use of vintage items for organization and your personal style make the room utilitarian and very cozy at the same time. Love your blog! Greta Leveta on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19822 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:03:45 +0000 Leveta 19822@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That's Great you got some of the things from it... jillruth on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19815 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:13:28 +0000 jillruth 19815@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Blossom: AWESOME score! I'm so happy you stopped and asked. I have a corner shelf made from doors. We bought it; I didn't make it and I love it. There is a photo of it on my blog. Just click the picture in the left sidebar of my sewing room. You can see the shelf in the photo with the chair and rocking chair. If you click two times the photo will enlarge and you can see it a bit better. <a href="http://www.jillruth.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.jillruth.blogspot.com</a> Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19813 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:05:14 +0000 Blossom 19813@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ LuAnn- There is an old Amy Grant song called "If These Walls Could Speak". It is both sweet and nostalgic. With both of the houses my husband, kids, and I have moved from...that song has come to my mind. Copper- The sewing machine base with treadle is truly pretty. My friend found out, though, that it was broken in certain places--but has great possibilities for yard art. The claw foot tub was purchased by another antiquer from town. It was an unusual tub, as it was five and a half feet--instead of the typical five feet in length. The sinks and the one gable (see above pic) looked as if they were being saved for someone. The bead board? I asked them to take it from the kitchen walls and keep it for a friend. They did it without complaint! I have the porcelain/ceramic door handles and and old porcelain light fixture. The tongue and groove flooring, which according to the workers was in good condition (the house had a newer roof--incredible!) was not spared. In truth, I wish I would have been more courageous. I could have used the bricks from the fireplaces, that gable that may or may not have been accounted for, and much more. I felt like I was pressing my luck--although the men were polite--in asking for what I did. I also felt as if I might be pressing the kindness of my husband, if I turned our garage into a salvage yard. He's a patient man, but even great men have their limits! ; ) Greta LuAnn on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19811 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:51:21 +0000 LuAnn 19811@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It is definitely sad when an old gem is torn down. Just think if walls could talk what'd they say about the life it had. Love your courage. Great save. Good luck with your new doors. LuAnn Barb CountryLane on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19810 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:32:57 +0000 Barb CountryLane 19810@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm so glad you and your friend were able to save a few things from the house. That probably all would have been destroyed. So sad. I love your starry-eyed dreamers version of why most of the windows were broke out of the house. Me? I would have just figured a bunch of kids were up to no good. LOL copperhead on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19807 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:47:38 +0000 copperhead 19807@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I wonder how many things can be done with those old sewing machine legs... I like that foot petal it has - it is interesting. Where did the fallen gingerbread gables; claw foot tub; porcelain sinks; ceramic/enamel door knobs; multiple fireplaces; crown mouldings; bead board walls; and tongue and groove flooring all go? thehillbillies on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19806 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:15:36 +0000 thehillbillies 19806@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Isn't it sad when those old beautiful houses fall in on themselves?! At least you got to salvage some of the history of that house. I agree with Margo, it's hard to work up the courage to stop and ask, but she's right, most people would bulldoze it in or light a match. You saved parts of it. Great job!! robolady on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19805 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:18:43 +0000 robolady 19805@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What a great save, and good for you asking about buying the stuff. It take courage, but the answer is almost always yes. Margo Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19802 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:57:35 +0000 Blossom 19802@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Diane, Great door ideas!!! I love the corner cabinet idea. Have you seen one on a website I could refer to? I know a man who makes furniture, and I bet he could use the doors to make a great corner cabinet for me. Someone told me that the porcelain handles were worth money, too, and to take them off before selling the doors. Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19801 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:55:01 +0000 Blossom 19801@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here is a picture of the wrought iron sewing machine base. Rusted but beautiful. My friend bought it.

dianeinthevalley on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19799 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:26:26 +0000 dianeinthevalley 19799@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Great salvage job. We have a house like that, it always reminded me of the Adams family house. Well the last time I took my daughter to college, I noticed it had caught fire and only the shell was left. I almost cried. I have been looking for old doors to make a corner cabinet out of. Or how about a potting bench, hall tree, kitchen computer/message center, table or desk, headboard, connect together for room divider or just lean them against a wall. We need more doors! Diane :) Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19797 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:57:50 +0000 Blossom 19797@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here are the doors.

Blossom on "Victorian Salvage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1356#post-19796 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:56:48 +0000 Blossom 19796@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I've been stalking a house. Every week, en route to my daughter's ballet lesson, there it stood. I don't think I ever drove by without wondering about its forlorn state. There is something romantic and heart-wrenching about a once-beautiful home that has fallen into disrepair. This particular house reminds me of Mary and George Bailey's future home (from "It's A Wonderful Life") where they made their wishes and threw rocks through windows to see if they would eventually "lasso the moon". In the case of this landmark, its window panes bore the evidence of many of wish. I hope many of them came true. Last week, I happened to stumble upon my much-admired Victorian. Something was drastically different. When I drove by this time,the entire 2nd story had been razed. I panicked. I parked my car and carefully approached the demolition site. It didn't take long to discover century old treasure: fallen gingerbread gables; claw foot tub; porcelain sinks; ceramic/enamel door knobs; multiple fireplaces; crown mouldings; bead board walls; and tongue and groove flooring. It was enough to make any junker salivate. It was then that I spied a pile of salvaged doors. My heart skipped a beat. The next morning, I went back to the site. The demolition men were already working. I braced myself for courage and approached the workers. Long story short: I bought eight doors for next to nothing. I also bought the blue door with the transom window over it. (See pic. below.) I watched the workmen chainsaw-cut that blue door out what once was a kitchen. What had been there for well over a century was dismantled in minutes. I was also given things like antique tins, boxes and even an original paned window. Somehow, the starry-eyed dreamers of the town had missed this one--all of the panes were in tact. A friend of mine rescued the old cast iron sewing machine base. (see pic.) and a pantry closet. I am not quite sure what I am going to do with the doors. Right now I am in still basking in afterglow of my miraculous acquisition of them. I will still miss that old house.

AnnOfGreenoak on "Old School Locker Door Fronts" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1352#post-19767 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:31:11 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 19767@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ wow copperhead!!! what a bunch of great ideas....metal is so popular right now... ann <a href="http://www.greenoakantiques.com" rel="nofollow">www.greenoakantiques.com</a> junxtaposition on "Old School Locker Door Fronts" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1352#post-19765 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:12:27 +0000 junxtaposition 19765@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ bulliten board..with magnets...... copperhead on "Old School Locker Door Fronts" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1352#post-19758 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:47:18 +0000 copperhead 19758@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ hide your ugly electric panel? use as a magnet board? make it into a flower box? rust them and use for a fence or trellis? shabby medicine cabinet door? room divider? paint lots of different colors & hang behind couch? Paint camo and make a headboard for a boy's room? Make them into a coffee table? Use like a shutter? How many are there? How big? dukies on "Old School Locker Door Fronts" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1352#post-19755 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:10:56 +0000 dukies 19755@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Does anyone have some great decorating ideas of what could be done with the use of some old school locker doors. (*Note - The whole locker "Area" is not part of the plan - - it's just the front portion of the actual locker doors ? Any and all ideas would be great - and thanks !!! Barb CountryLane on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19737 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:21:37 +0000 Barb CountryLane 19737@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ When my daughter was in college, the stuff threw in dumpsters was unbelievable. And to make it worse, there was a truck parked near the dumpster that was collecting for a charity that helps out people in our own state who are poverty stricken, or have been through floods etc. The kids would ignore the charity truck, and throw stuff in the dumpsters. My daughter and her friends did rescue some stuff, but they didn't have the time to sit there on guard. Sad. gigi on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19726 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:41:44 +0000 gigi 19726@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ yes tricia that would be an awesome idea...shelters for abused women and homeless as well would benefit greatly from many items. i honestly don't think that even crosses their minds. or even a large college sale to help out incoming freshman needing things....or to donate the money made to area needy. maybe we should start a petition?!? ;} tricia on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19717 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:19:52 +0000 tricia 19717@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yes, we were moving our son on year out of his ten story dorm they had a huge dumpster used in demolitions sitting there, an the kids were putting futons, carpet, end tables, storage cubes, all sorts of useable things in it. I wondered why someone didn't organize a GW truck to be present to accept these items. A lot of students were traveling home out of state in little sports cars. Blossom on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19710 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:21:42 +0000 Blossom 19710@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome junkinyourbelfry! Love your name! Clever...and possibly true...for me. Amazing! First, that you bought a church for $100. WOW! Second, that you dismantled it so quickly...while your marriage remained in tact. ha ha Sorry, had to add that! What are your plans for the salvage? Did you move the church from its original site? Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19708 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:57:34 +0000 Blossom 19708@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ When in college, I had to be pretty resourceful. The carpet on my floor during my freshman year was someone's throwaway item. It was actually pea green and it smelled not-so-fresh. It had seen better days...or perhaps decades. I bought Lysol and...used it liberally ...and often. I guess you could call that my first garbage grazing experience! I witnessed a lot of waste when in college. At the end of the year, students tend to accumulate more than their vehicles will hold. My parents would have ASKED me about my microwave (or other things) they bought. If I would have said, "In a dumpster!" my number may have been up. We used my college microwave for the first fifteen years of our marriage. We used my dorm room carpet(not the pea green one..a different one) to cover the ugly brown floor of the bathroom in our first apartment. At twenty-three, I used a box cutter to "install" it. I guess I must have always been a recycler. Hmm, there is a college located in our town. Now you've got my wheels spinning. dianeinthevalley on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19707 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:13:12 +0000 dianeinthevalley 19707@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ When we went to pick up my daughter from Fairmont last year, it was heartbreaking watching these kids throw stuff away. They have the "reduce" down (I don't need it anymore so I'll throw it away) but they don't have that "recycle" (someone else might be able to use it) part down yet. copperhead on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19701 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:25:20 +0000 copperhead 19701@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ <a href="http://www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspx" rel="nofollow">www.habitat.org/cd/env/restore.aspx</a> you can look up your state and see where there is a habitat for humanity restore - I buy there when they have something I am looking for - I found some very nice floor tile there - just enough to do a laundry room - I think I paid about a dollar a sq ft and I think it would have been 6 or 7 else where. I've seen old doors old light fixtures - I got a stack of house numbers for 15 cents each I've passed up old cabinets and then kicked myself later after I thought of where to use it - all kinds of things - we do our best to go green on any remodeling we do on our house - we look there first or at Asset Recycling in Indianapolis - I think those are all over the country too - maybe a different name - it is bigger and has more stuff - lots of paint, wall paper, old lights, windows, doors, cabinet doors, we got short 2x4's once real cheap - and they were very straight - had a dormer to repair in a garage. junkinyourbelfry on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19700 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:35:36 +0000 junkinyourbelfry 19700@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OK, this may be over the top and impossible for some, but my husband and I tore down a 100 yr. old church and saved everything we could..... We have these cool metal things from the top of the steeple, the steeple, old light fixtures, tons of wainscoating ........ and much more! We purchased the church for $100. Took us 2 1/2 yrs. and most of our spare time, but we did it!!!! tinkergirl on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-19699 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:16:39 +0000 tinkergirl 19699@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ hello from Idaho..anyone know of good places up here? lots of antique stores in the Boise area, but kindof upper level and quite pricy. Im looking for junk and materials, old constuction etc. People dont put much on the curb here ( we have 'curb rules', darn it!)Ive been crafting forever but Im new to hardcore junking. love what you guys come up with! jillruth on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19696 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:22:41 +0000 jillruth 19696@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Blossom--I like the garbage grazing term almost as much as dumpter diving. My daughter lived in a college type apt. this summer and now at moving time she witnessed unbelievable amounts of good/new items hit the dumpster. She was never dressed right at the right time to retrieve a lot of it but as she was standing looking at a dresser left there, two guys came out with a big tv they were about to toss in. She asked if they were throwing it out and they were because now they had a flat screen. It worked! She asked if she could have it and they said sure and sat it by her apt. door. When I helped her move we went looking because it wouldn't matter how I was dressed--I would dive. (and I never get the chance where I live) We came up with 3 new rugs, 2 new dish drainers, 5 new garbage cans, a new silverware divider... WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?! We didn't even need both the drainers but I'll drop one at GW after washing it. It was new! She watched a dresser go, a couch go and who knows what all she couldn't get to. JOY on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19692 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:54:22 +0000 JOY 19692@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Mona, have you tried looking to se if there is a freecycle group in your area? try looking up freecycle.org you might be able to find stuff on there. It is easy to use, but everything must be free. Might be worth the time it takes to join. ~JOY~ decodiva on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19691 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:57:09 +0000 decodiva 19691@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Copperhead - - I live near Indy - - if you need to get your sewing machine fixed - there is a place in Maxwell (just north of greenfield) that fixes them. He seems to be a nice guy - I just picked up my old machine this week - - the cost was $55. So, if you are on the east side - that might be doable for your machine. Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19690 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:45:03 +0000 Blossom 19690@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ This is an interesting link: <a href="http://www.pbs.org/cgi-registry/wgbh/roadshow/archive_search.cgi?q=&category=&appraiser=&city=&episode=1220&season=&value_min=&value_max=&x=35&y=6" rel="nofollow">http://www.pbs.org/cgi-registry/wgbh/roadshow/archive_search.cgi?q=&category=&appraiser=&city=&episode=1220&season=&value_min=&value_max=&x=35&y=6</a> The show "American Pickers" had the "Antiques Roadshow" appraisers appraise some throw-away items people stumbled upon and came to own. Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19689 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:02:44 +0000 Blossom 19689@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Big cities! And they are supposed to provide more entertainment than small town America. Hmph!! Mona Kay at Home on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19688 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 07:50:50 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19688@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks Copperhead, I will check out "free" and "materials". I haven't really explored these sections yet, so I appreciate the tip! copperhead on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19687 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:49:30 +0000 copperhead 19687@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ There is a place here called asset recycling and a Habitat for Humanity out let store - maybe you have something like that - they have a mix of old and stuff the big box like Lowe's is getting rid of. I look on the free section of CL or Materials section. We do have curb alerts here. Seems like they are always clear across town from me though. Garbage night is not good here... We have to use the big cans and that's it. copperhead on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19686 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 03:44:05 +0000 copperhead 19686@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ With the garbage system here in Indianapolis you seldom see anything. It all is suppose to fit in the big can with your number on it. Mona Kay at Home on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19684 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:21:14 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19684@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ THANK YOU BLOSSOM!!! That's exactly what I've been looking for!! Copperhead....I did find some great shutters on Craigslist! Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19683 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:58:21 +0000 Blossom 19683@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Whoa! Mona that is serious fatigue. The only time I miss a freebie is when my husband is with me. I point it out--and he drives faster. I think there are some folks who just don't possess sympathy for abandoned roadside orphans. Blossom on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19682 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:52:22 +0000 Blossom 19682@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ MONA-- <a href="http://www.oldhouseweb.com" rel="nofollow">www.oldhouseweb.com</a> lists architectural salvage yards across the United States. I even found yards close to me that I did not know existed. Hope one of these is close to you! Recycling The Past Business Hours: Tues. through Sun., 10 am - 5 pm EST and by appointment. Mailing Address: 381 North Main Street, Barnegat, NJ. 08005 Phone Number: (609) 660-9790 Email: <a href="mailto:contact@recyclingthepast.com">contact@recyclingthepast.com</a> Amighini Architectural inc. Jersey City, NJ Collection of over 500 architectural pieces from a variety of styles, including Classical French, Victorian, Provencal, Gothic, Tudor, Art-Noveau and Art Deco. Restore America Inc. Little Falls, NJ Vintage salvaged items at a reasonable price. Located in northern New Jersey. Royal Port Antiques Salem, NJ This New Jersey shop offers 12,000 square feet of architectural salvage as well as antique furniture. Site gives directions and hours, and shows samples of… Greta

Mona Kay at Home on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19681 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:10:44 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19681@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Will do, Copperhead...what search terms do you think would be best? copperhead on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19679 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:43:25 +0000 copperhead 19679@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ try Craig's list Mona Kay at Home on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19678 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:41:47 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19678@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Good idea...I'll look... AnnOfGreenoak on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19677 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:36:38 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 19677@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ they might be cheaper at a flea than regular retail.... Mona Kay at Home on "Building Salvage - impossible to find??" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1346#post-19672 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:32:16 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19672@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Is it just me, or maybe my area, (NJ), or is architectural salvage IMPOSSIBLE to find??? Do I, perhaps, just not know where to look?? There are wonderful shops in my area which sell OLD shutters, windows, doors, decorative window sills, etc., but I do not want to purchase them retail...I want to FIND them for myself!! (I don't expect them to be free, just cheaper than retail). I am not having any luck, but I am perfectly prepared to find out that I am not looking in the right places. I've also tried Craigslist, but am perhaps not using the best search? Nothin'... Any advice Mona Kay at Home on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19668 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:16:07 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19668@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I LOVE FREEBIES!!! I actually did NOT stop or go back for a little nightstand at the curb....and ladies, that's just a testament to how tired I am!!! Totally not me...I need a mini vacation if I'm turning down free furniture!! Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19662 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:58:11 +0000 Blossom 19662@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ A hand made jewel box...free. I painted it black and it is in my booth.

Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19661 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:50:43 +0000 Blossom 19661@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Found this set of Martha Everday patio cushions on garbage night two weeks ago!! It's the third set I have found...same house. Some folks change cushions like they change socks. ; )

Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19660 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:41:58 +0000 Blossom 19660@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Freebies in picture: Hanging green shelf Carpet on floor grape arbor tree

daisytoad on "junk jaunt 2010" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1343#post-19645 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:48:15 +0000 daisytoad 19645@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Marking to give you many many tips!!! You will love it! cowgirljunker on "junk jaunt 2010" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1343#post-19644 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:05:22 +0000 cowgirljunker 19644@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My sister and I are thinking about going, does anyone that's gone before have any tips to share? It will be about a 6.5 hour drive and we'll be starting at grand island, what are some of the best area's to hit? Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19635 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:13:09 +0000 Blossom 19635@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love the stove pic on your blog. Great find! crazyangelart on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-19619 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:57:50 +0000 crazyangelart 19619@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ WOW.. lived in Ohio all my life and never heard of Rogers...will deff find it on my GPS and check it out...Thanks for the info....as Always...PeaCe. crazyangelart on "How to painting antique furniture in the blue/teal color?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1318#post-19618 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:51:57 +0000 crazyangelart 19618@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love this shabby finish and have painted several pieces with it. I've never really done anything special with the technique...just lightly sand...and paint. I use a brush ..but I love the streaks I get this way. The paint also varies..I've used everything from home interior paint to spray paint to...believe it or not...hobby paint. For me there's really no tried or true method. Just trust your instints...and remember..it's just paint...you can always start over. As always...PeaCe. Meadowview Farm on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19597 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 05:04:29 +0000 Meadowview Farm 19597@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ With construction this summer, I have been reworking my route to work a lot. A coworker told me about a short cut he found.....and oh, by the way, there was an old enameled stove along the road I might like. Last weekend we stopped at the farm with the stove -- no-one home. Left a note -- a call later, we negotiated a very fair price (knew it wouldn't be just free), and it will be brought home this weekend. It is one of those old cast iron stoves -- actually rusted except for the back panel and doors which are a wonderful white enamel. Will be exceptional sitting outside the barn with a pumpkin or two at our fall Barn Sale. Kari Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19595 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:00:37 +0000 Blossom 19595@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was garbage-grazing the other morning, when I spied some type of electronic device sitting beside a neighbor's trash. It was a combo fax/copier. The neighbor saw me out there ( which was slightly embarrassing) and told me that it worked perfectly and to take it. It is now seeking adoption in the loving environs of my booth. I LOVE FREEBIES!!!!

copperhead on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19594 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:34:07 +0000 copperhead 19594@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I saw an Elna sewing machine on CL... when I went to get it the lady gave it to me... It has some problems- I'm thinking I can buy a service repair manual and fix it. If not it has a really nice case on wheels and some nice parts. If it is working condition those go for big money. tricia on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19587 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:27:19 +0000 tricia 19587@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here is an exchange that took place this morning: My retired neighbor knocked on the door with some rolls his wife had made just this morning. I thanked him and said oh by the way, I have some surplus craft supplies that I had asked earlier if she could use. He took them, and a while later he reappeared with two runzas for our lunch just out of the oven. As he was talking to my husband, I put a few cucumbers in a bag from my garden. Years ago one of us started this informal exchange, and it has gone on, (not everyday). We have exchanged all kinds of things; but for sure they always up us one. SecondHandRosie on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19585 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:06:19 +0000 SecondHandRosie 19585@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yep, my story is one of those "Why!!?" kind! LOL Spotted two huge old wicker chairs setting out by the curb in town. Stopped and asked permission to get them. The lady even helped me load them. They were bottomless, but thought they would look neat in a flower bed with ivy, etc. growing around and through them. Left them in the backyard for a year. (I know, I know!) Then put them out with a ton of other stuff the other day for the county's big truck to haul off. After fighting weeds and leaves in my ivy on the ground this year I wasn't ABOUT to start trying to deal with it growing up and around chairs! LOL Next? Barb CountryLane on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19583 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:21:26 +0000 Barb CountryLane 19583@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I have a few podiums, and I decided to paint them, and display them with either old, worn Bibles, or hymnbooks. I went to Goodwill to see if I could find any, and did find 3 old Bibles, but they weren't priced. I took them to the counter and asked, and they said Bibles are free. I don't know if all Goodwill's do this or not, but I was happy to find ours does! Barb CountryLane on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-19582 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:06:24 +0000 Barb CountryLane 19582@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We bought close to 200 old windows that had been stored for years in a barn. We took a hoe (in case of snakes) and bee spray. Never did see any living creatures, but as we carried out the windows, we saw lots of mice nests and snake skins. Blossom on "Latest Free Finds" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1338#post-19579 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:43:10 +0000 Blossom 19579@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Have you: **Seen roadside must-haves and made an quick U-turn lately? **Knocked on a door and asked to haul away a "treasure"? **Brought home something that was marked "free" (and soon after wondered, "Why"?) **Been amazed by a recent freebie? "A truly rich person is one whose loved ones run into his arms when his hands are empty."- Anonymous

copperhead on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-19576 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:36:42 +0000 copperhead 19576@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Coconut water or Gatorade - especially when it is HOT out. AnnOfGreenoak on "How to painting antique furniture in the blue/teal color?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1318#post-19441 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 05:39:06 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 19441@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ we do it a lot....and i love that color...sorry we mix on the spot.......blue ~ green, maybe a little yellow and white if it gets too dark... i just keep at it till its just right....its kind of towards aqua not sky blue..... ann <a href="http://www.greenoakantiques.com" rel="nofollow">www.greenoakantiques.com</a> copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-19437 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:19:15 +0000 copperhead 19437@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ When I sold that machine yesterday it was to a guy who SERIOUSLY didn't talk much. When he picked the machine up to leave, I asked him what he was going to name her. He looked at me with great shock. Then He lit up in the biggest smile, but didn't say anything more. I asked my DIL if she named her sewing machine. She said she named hers Margaret after her grandma. She loves her to pieces and she is feisty with a mind of her own... go figure. Anybody else name a sewing machine? Blossom on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-19432 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:59:07 +0000 Blossom 19432@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Copper, I am amazed at how many people don't sew nowadays. And if you have ever paid to have a garment altered, you figure out real quick that being a seamstress rates almost as high as being... a plumber. So, if the antiques world doesn't work out..... copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-19430 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:25:29 +0000 copperhead 19430@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I had another old machine up for sale and listed I would teach them to use it. I have more calls for lessons than for the machine. HHHMMM... Blossom on "How to painting antique furniture in the blue/teal color?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1318#post-19412 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:52:57 +0000 Blossom 19412@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Bellaangel! daisytoad on "How to painting antique furniture in the blue/teal color?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1318#post-19406 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:00:14 +0000 daisytoad 19406@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ look at some of the milk paint websites.... I have a few chairs with that look, but bought them that way, good luck, share any info you find! Leveta on "How to painting antique furniture in the blue/teal color?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1318#post-19395 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:32:06 +0000 Leveta 19395@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Just want to Welcome you... bellaangel on "How to painting antique furniture in the blue/teal color?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1318#post-19393 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:44:40 +0000 bellaangel 19393@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hi! I am wondering if anyone has repainted old furniture in the light. blue/teal beachy color? I have seen the process for white and black but not that on here......could you tell me what color paints you use, and the process? Any pictures? Thank you so much!! daisytoad on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-19379 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:19 +0000 daisytoad 19379@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm in Nebraska, do you have an idea of what parts you'll be travelling through? Leveta on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-19372 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:59:46 +0000 Leveta 19372@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Ellen....Glad to have you... Ellen on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-19371 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:13:29 +0000 Ellen 19371@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ <a href="http://antique-shop.com/" rel="nofollow">http://antique-shop.com/</a> This is one starting point for finding antique shops..it has them listed by state.From there, once you hit an antique shops , most are good about telling of other places - some that probably aren't listed on the site. A friend & I go "junking " almost once a week & have run across great places thru word of mouth from other dealers. Mona Kay at Home on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-19286 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:29:08 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19286@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wishing I lived closer...hitting the East PA flea markets this weekend!! huggybear38 on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-19278 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:59:40 +0000 huggybear38 19278@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would go to Rogers, Ohio but almost 300 miles away..Whew to far for me...... Blossom on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-19277 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:37:00 +0000 Blossom 19277@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for the information! Roger's sounds amazing. Five hours away, but worth the trip! itinerant1 on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-19275 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:10:35 +0000 itinerant1 19275@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ A few miles east of Rogers, OH is the little town of Negley. I have attached a picture of a store there that speaks for itself. The second story is in danger of collapsing because of the weight of so much metal. Interesting stuff. Blossom on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19098 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:58:48 +0000 Blossom 19098@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Barb, I am not on Facebook, so could only view a few pictures. I like the ideas I did see, though. Greta

Barb CountryLane on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19052 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:46:44 +0000 Barb CountryLane 19052@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hmmm, just try doing a search for Hemphill Barn on Facebook, maybe you can see it that way. SecondHandRosie on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19050 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:06:43 +0000 SecondHandRosie 19050@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Can't see it, Barb. Says page is not available. Shoot! I was wanting to see it, too. Have an old leaning shed that I love dearly that's gonna have to GO. Barb CountryLane on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19044 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:58:13 +0000 Barb CountryLane 19044@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ This page on facebook has lots of barnwood ideas: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000168923967#" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000168923967#</a>!/pages/Hemphill-Barn-Board-Wood-Crafts/182303841709 Blossom on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19036 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:28:14 +0000 Blossom 19036@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Terrific ideas...keep 'em coming!

Meadowview Farm on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-19033 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:00:49 +0000 Meadowview Farm 19033@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I will try to post some updated pictures Wednesday. JunKAllie -- a business woman you are!! Kari copperhead on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19031 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:47:15 +0000 copperhead 19031@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We had an old shed one time - leaned real bad... it was sort of held up by a tree and the bottom of it was pretty rotted out. It had barn paint red over white or white over red - can't remember... hasn't even been that long.... Anyway, when we took out the shed, my son (who was 10 or 11) and I made some bird houses. I cut 'em and he assembled. We used the ugly/badly weathered bottom pieces for the fronts for some and some had the ugly weathered pieces for the back - I'm thinking he got $5 -$10 each and was THRILLED. Held them up with old wire - some just held up with holes already in them. Hubby had a bucket of old bent up nails, etc for perches. They were REALLY primitive. I'm thinkin' he bought blacksmithing tools with his cash. Mona Kay at Home on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-19023 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:18:28 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19023@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Congrats Leveta!! Kari...so excited for you!! I like hearing your updates... Mona Kay at Home on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19016 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:04:53 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 19016@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh my gosh, I LOVE salvaged barn wood!! Here's my wish list of crafts: 1. bench (unless not study enough) 2. picture frame 3. frame with mirror - my favorite!! Love that look, and I have seen them in shops for $100 or more...especially if splashed with some paint with the wood showing through 4. Hanging shelf 5. Sign - attach ribbon or twine to back for hanging, stencil/paint your favorite saying..."Mom's Kitchen", etc Please let us know what you do, & take pics!! Leveta on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19015 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:50:35 +0000 Leveta 19015@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ JD made cute wooden seats with some that we have. Bluebird houses. I had JD make a couple with the bent silverware to hang stuff on. They turned out cute... LuAnn on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19013 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:42:34 +0000 LuAnn 19013@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well my sister's husband came across a lot of barn wood. He made tons of picture frames, shelves and such--so many she was ready to scream. I do like the look of them though--very rustic. Good luck and show us what you come up with. LuAnn PS love the picture of the old barns--don't you just love them. Blossom on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19011 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:09:37 +0000 Blossom 19011@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Tesie, You made me laugh! Hey, you are only one state over...Kentucky to Indiana..perhaps he would consider selling/delivering??? Greta TESIE on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19009 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:53:35 +0000 TESIE 19009@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I have the perfect project.....ship it to me :) JunKAllie on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-19005 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:35:39 +0000 JunKAllie 19005@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Are you in need of a picker? Happen to have a booth full of stuff that I need to get rid of.... :-)(seriously) Blossom on "Repurposing old barn wood" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1298#post-19004 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:23:32 +0000 Blossom 19004@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ A friend is tearing down an old gray barn and is KEEPING the wood!!! Any repurposing ideas for booth resale items? Any pictures? The picture I am posting is NOT the old barn...but it is beautiful.

Leveta on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-19002 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:42:35 +0000 Leveta 19002@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OH and I got my account set up and entered....YEAAAAAA!!!! Leveta on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-19001 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:31:31 +0000 Leveta 19001@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OH I want to see pic's of the progress...I am soooo excited for you Kari... Meadowview Farm on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18983 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:28:44 +0000 Meadowview Farm 18983@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Today I came home to railings on the stairs, a barn door at the top and salvaged 8 pane windows installed inside...fabulous!! Thanks for everyone's support -- I am moving from scared to excited! P.S. Leveta -- if I can set up a Google Account for comments - anyone can! Kari Mona Kay at Home on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18967 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:06:58 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 18967@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ *Sigh....if anyone ever vacations on the east coast, can you bring all the contents of your shops with you?? Or maybe I should take some road trips. Yes, definitely need to do some road trip shopping :) JunKAllie on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18962 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:52:38 +0000 JunKAllie 18962@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I think I might come up to your sale, it's only 2 hr and 40 mins away!! :-) Leveta on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18944 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:18:08 +0000 Leveta 18944@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I never can get those things to work. I done the comment but I don't have a goggle acct. Guess i'm to dumb to figure it out...lol Meadowview Farm on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18943 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:25:43 +0000 Meadowview Farm 18943@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I am located in Augusta, Wisconsin -- just about 25 minutes south east of Eau Claire. Hey guys -- I have a GIVE AWAY on my blog...pop over & sign up!! <a href="http://www.meadowviewfarmwi.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.meadowviewfarmwi.blogspot.com</a> copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18942 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:14:09 +0000 copperhead 18942@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That machine was an old Japanese made machine I had. My boss bought a red one I had just like it - thought it looked like a guy machine he could learn on... Then I saw all the car ads with "runs like a sewing machine" so I started working on the ad. Also I made my sons learn to sew before we let them operate a saw or a drill. Told them a sewing machine was a power tool. daisytoad on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18941 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:59:36 +0000 daisytoad 18941@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Definitely following your progress, especially since I'm in the same boat (without the adorable barn!) JunKAllie on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18930 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:29:48 +0000 JunKAllie 18930@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh how fun! where are you located again???? dianeinthevalley on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18929 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:26:42 +0000 dianeinthevalley 18929@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Happy Birthday ladies! Diane :) Blossom on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18924 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:49:59 +0000 Blossom 18924@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Copper, Your ad is a hilarious! Since the friend who has the two dusty treadles in his booth is a guy, he would appreciate the humor! copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18919 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:17:42 +0000 copperhead 18919@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Some machines have some value - some have absolutely none. I'm not sure I understand it at all. They aren't selling very well around here either. But then one I had on CL - forever sold on Friday. It might have been the ad I wrote - the lady had some boys - I'll try to post it so you can all get a good laugh. OK here is the dumb ad and don't try to buy the dumb thing - It's sold... On the heading I had "TEACH YOUR BOYS TO SEW" FOR SALE: Vintage late 1950's cream puff Original two tone dazzling grey and cream paint in mint shape Classic and functional piece of equipment Rich showcase passion condition One owner (Grandma's) Chrome & heavy metal! Well-engineered Foot control All original accessories Portable case cover in excellent condition This machine purrs like the well-crafted piece of machinery it is. Recent oil change and tune up. It feels "quality:, if you know what I mean. This machine will definitely be in your "keeper" list. Would be great show piece just like it is They just don't make 'em like that anymore. Runs like a sewing machine... I had people sending emails - it made their day... What ever - I did sell the machine eventually. It was not a treadle though. Leveta on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18918 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:04:02 +0000 Leveta 18918@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Happy Birthday to you tooo Mona Kay...To cool...lol Meadowview Farm on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18908 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:26:14 +0000 Meadowview Farm 18908@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks everyone. Ann -- I came home Friday to the start of the stairs -- felt like I had planted a bean seed! Railings will help -- but still a hike up! Kari Mona Kay at Home on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18889 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:51:36 +0000 Mona Kay at Home 18889@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh, how I LOVE a barn sale!!! Will follow the link... Happy b-day Leveta...July 9 is my b-day too!! AnnOfGreenoak on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18887 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:26:07 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 18887@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ lookin good!!!..it sounds like a winner... .... i hope you arent letting crowds race up those georgous stairs....we had a little guy fall on a teeny step today.. ann <a href="http://www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com." rel="nofollow">www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com.</a> Leveta on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18886 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:57:32 +0000 Leveta 18886@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It all looks WONDERFUL!!!! July 9th was my 50th BD...Shhhhhh don't tell anyone....lol You are going to do well girl... dianeinthevalley on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18884 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:14:54 +0000 dianeinthevalley 18884@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm taking the 3 we have apart and making end tables out of them, although the one machine is BEAUTIFUL with flowers painted on it. Don't know what to do with the actual machine. Diane Blossom on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18882 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:53:14 +0000 Blossom 18882@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Kari, The stairs are neat! What a great business idea. I just perused your website and, based on your pictures of your collections, I think you will do very well with your barn sale!! You have a beautiful home. Greta Blossom on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18880 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:14:49 +0000 Blossom 18880@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ A friend in our store has two beautiful treadles on display. Great condition...oak cabinetry...greatly admired...neither acquired. They are literally gathering dust. We had a college professor who came in months ago and bought three or more lower-priced machines in the store. You don't see that happen very often! Perhaps he, too, was going to scrap them. Meadowview Farm on "Barn Sale Count Down" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1291#post-18877 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:35:05 +0000 Meadowview Farm 18877@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ The Count Down has begun to my FIRST EVER Barn Sale... The stairs to the hayloft were begun on July 9th. Follow this adventure --- including a first give-away at: <a href="http://www.meadowviewfarmwi.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.meadowviewfarmwi.blogspot.com</a> Kari

Country Guy on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18851 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:43:45 +0000 Country Guy 18851@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I literally can't give the old machines away. Had some that I took out of the cases for over a year. Offered them to everyone who looked at them. Ended up scrapping them. They are heavy. Ron, the Country Guy SheillaD on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-18731 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:20:36 +0000 SheillaD 18731@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What I hate is when they leave the donor's yardsale price tag on the items, and you can see that what they've priced at $3.99, you could have had for 50 cents if you'd found the right yard sale! copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18582 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:45:43 +0000 copperhead 18582@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here is helpful info on unsticking the old sewing machine: <a href="http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/cleaningmachines/cleaningmachines.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/cleaningmachines/cleaningmachines.html</a> don't be afraid - you can't cause too much harm... copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18579 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:18:26 +0000 copperhead 18579@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love messing with stuck old sewing machines. There is info on a couple websites about how to do it. First, I look to see if there is lint clogging up the bobbin area - that will keep it from moving. Check to see that gears are clear of lint too. I use some kerosene in a can and a small paint brush - I repeatedly paint the kerosene over anything that moves. Any old dried up oil will turn to glue and keep it from moving. It has to be softened. If you have enough kerosene and a big enough container you can put the machine right down in it and leave it for a week - don't do this with a plastic machine though. I prefer to just paint all moving parts. Then I turn the machine and paint again from a different angle including upside down. Turn. Paint. Turn. Paint. I pick at it for a few days. You keep turning the wheel to try to move it but if it doesn't keep painting with kerosene. I also use liquid wrench or denatured alcohol. I know some websites say to forcefully turn the wheel. Hubby did that and it went out of alignment instead of turning - he used a LOT of force though. I got it to turn by putting a leather strap over the frozen up gear and turned it that way. I use an old eyelash brush and a tooth brush to get goo & lint out of little areas and gears. If it is ornate you want to be careful of the paint - setting in storage won't matter much. I got an old "Domestic" that had been through a flood and it sat in a plastic case for YEARS. It was nasty dirty rusty - I got it running though. I had to take a bobbin holder and bobbin case off another machine - it was too rusted to use. Funny thing was the light still works - go figure. Montgomery Wards used "badged" machines. <a href="http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html</a> - This one is on Sears - those were "badged" too by the same companies. I have a box of attachments from an old MW machine. Don't know if they would work. It was electric - could have been a different manufacturer but you never know - I have discovered that the attachments seemed to be made by some attachment company and a lot of them interchange nicely - Most sewing machines use "short shank" attachments. High shank attachments seem to go with older zigzag machines or industrial. Then there are slant shank attachments and feet. Those go on Singer slant-matic machines and a few odd ball machines. Bernina has some that screw on funny. My MW feet slide in like the old Singer 66 machines. Blossom on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18565 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:45:29 +0000 Blossom 18565@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here's the URL. <a href="http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-national-windsor-treadle-82423726" rel="nofollow">http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-national-windsor-treadle-82423726</a> Blossom on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18564 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:43:56 +0000 Blossom 18564@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ CHAPO-- JUST FOUND THIS ON A WEBSITE. HAS SOME DETAILS ABOUT YOUR TREADLE MACHINE! It sold...and the sale price was not listed...rats!! ANTIQUE NATIONAL WINDSOR TREADLE SEWING MACHINE Hi Folks!!! We recently acquired this antique treadle sewing machine head... made by NATIONAL... from a Northern New Hampshire estate! This machine had been part of a private collection, and had been sitting on a shelf, on display... for many years! This machine is badged...or labeled WINDSOR... and was made for retail sale by the old department store giant... Montgomery Wards. This machine comes with it's original set of attachments, and manual. The manual is a little tattered... but hey... still very nice to have!!! The attachments a NICE.... a few need a mild cleaning. The machine's decals are wonderful...with minimal wear. I believe they last so long, because the machine went unused for such a long time! We have however tested this machine.... using GREEN thread up top...and white thread in the bobbin.... We did this so in the pics below... you could clearly see the 2 thread lock stitch this machine produces... the stitch is perfect...everything on this machine works just as it should. The machine does need a cleaning... it has some grime in the tight spots... as well as some thick dusty-dirt...remember....this machine just sat on display for so long...that it simply got dusty! If you collect antique sewing machines....a National is a staple of any collection....after all... they were one of Americas largest manufacturers of sewing machines...for a long time!!! ....and because this one still looks so GOOD....and it is so complete...it certainly would be a WELCOME ....nice quality... addition to any collection! Just a SUPER antique sewing machine!!! We are happy to provide you with BIG pictures to assure you that our descriptions are accurate, please let all the images load...you'll love what you see! chapo on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18556 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:03:36 +0000 chapo 18556@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What do you mean? I am talking about an old treadle sewing machine and cannot find any info on the web. The name on the body of the machine is Windsor, but on the plaque it is written Montgomery Ward co, Chicago. Do you know anything about machines like that one? Do you have parts? Do you know how to unstuck the mechanism that has been sitting without use in storage for many years? copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18502 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:28:27 +0000 copperhead 18502@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I have some parts for old Montgomery Ward - funny looking feet copperhead on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18501 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:50:09 +0000 copperhead 18501@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ likely related to New Home in some way chapo on "treadle sewing machines" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1262#post-18495 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 09:35:11 +0000 chapo 18495@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Looking for any info on Windsor Montgomery Ward, Chicago, treadle sewing machines kimmykat on "junking our way to Junk Bonanza" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1247#post-18357 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:12:13 +0000 kimmykat 18357@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gina, here is a post about a store in MN that I had saved in case we get that way again. <a href="http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2009/08/hunt-gather.html" rel="nofollow">http://junksophisticate.blogspot.com/2009/08/hunt-gather.html</a> hope you enjoy your trip. If I can find some of the others I have saved will let you know! GinaG on "junking our way to Junk Bonanza" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1247#post-18351 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:24:30 +0000 GinaG 18351@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My mom and I are very excited for Junk Bonanza! We are from SE Iowa(Burlington). We are looking for suggestions of places that we may junk at on our way to Shakopee. Please give me any suggestions!! mcnaughton on "Clearance on Faux Finish Products" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1213#post-18015 Tue, 04 May 2010 18:40:13 +0000 mcnaughton 18015@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lorene- I should have said the sale prices may not be marked. They weren't at my SW. Let me know what you found. artifactsMO on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-18011 Tue, 04 May 2010 10:37:45 +0000 artifactsMO 18011@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thank you SO MUCH kimmykat! I am so glad you enjoyed yourself at Sparks and the Rusty Chandelier/Jesse James. I appreciate you! Lorene on "Clearance on Faux Finish Products" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1213#post-18008 Tue, 04 May 2010 07:47:54 +0000 Lorene 18008@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wow. Just in time for me and my new house makeover! I'm heading over today to see if mine will have the same deals. Thanks for the tip. KKMarie on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-17991 Mon, 03 May 2010 10:45:44 +0000 KKMarie 17991@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was at GW this past Saturday-everything has really jumped in price here, too! I had to look hard to find the good deals. copperhead on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-17976 Mon, 03 May 2010 03:49:40 +0000 copperhead 17976@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We have 3 of those in Indianapolis. Yes it it junker's heaven. Always shop with a buddy - you can get more weight and pay less. Sometimes I team up with someone in line that has a smaller cart and we both get the discount. You have to do the math yourself though. OH THE STUFF I HAVE PASSED UP... mzkathy531 on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-17973 Sun, 02 May 2010 20:47:52 +0000 mzkathy531 17973@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I went to a G W in Denver, Co. a couple months ago, that was a new idea. They load stuff into these very large bins and then they wheel them out! It was a pure junkers high! the people run and scavenge through all of the things loading stuff into their shopping carts, and Heaven forbid you look at something in someone else's shopping cart: you may just get your head bit off or worse! I went into the place totally unsuspecting at how the place works! You grab the things you want and pay for those things by the weight of your shopping cart! It was a completely a new experience that really put a challenge into junking! Looking forward to the next time I can go! mcnaughton on "Clearance on Faux Finish Products" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1213#post-17958 Sun, 02 May 2010 17:15:32 +0000 mcnaughton 17958@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ When I went to Sherwin Williams today for some glaze medium I was happily surprised that I could get it for under $4 when the normal price was $14. An employee told me that SW is bringing out a whole new line of similar products so the current ones are priced to move. He told me some products are less than $10 per gallon. I hope this info helps someone. I know we are all bargain hunters! (and I have no business interests in SW!) kimmykat on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17952 Sun, 02 May 2010 16:02:15 +0000 kimmykat 17952@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We are back from Sparks/White Cloud. Found some stuff I was looking for and spent the morning in The Rusty Chandelier/Jessie James Antique Mall. ArtifactsMO has a very nice booth and well worth the visit! I really liked the store has some very creative artists selling their wares there. daisytoad on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17938 Sun, 02 May 2010 08:35:40 +0000 daisytoad 17938@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ugh, I am so jealous! I want to hit a big flea market...but I think I'll have to hold off until next year! yikes! Are there any good ones in the SW Nebraska, Eastern Colorado area? junxtaposition on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17914 Sat, 01 May 2010 05:26:41 +0000 junxtaposition 17914@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ we hit rogers in ohio yesterday..packed !! i got lots of goodies..heading out now to our local one...trying to beat the storms that are supposed to roll in later today... LuAnn on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17909 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:33:19 +0000 LuAnn 17909@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It's not this weekend but next 5/8-9--the Utica Antique market in Utica Michigan. This is one of my favorite places. There is 3 sales each summer. I won't be able to go next weekend (wedding stuff)but will try for July or September. Always lots of interesting items. Some antiques, some of my kinda junk. If anyone is in the area it is a must see! LuAnn LuAnn on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17908 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:33:18 +0000 LuAnn 17908@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It's not this weekend but next 5/8-9--the Utica Antique market in Utica Michigan. This is one of my favorite places. There is 3 sales each summer. I won't be able to go next weekend (wedding stuff)but will try for July or September. Always lots of interesting items. Some antiques, some of my kinda junk. If anyone is in the area it is a must see! LuAnn kimmykat on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17905 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:35:15 +0000 kimmykat 17905@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I hit What Cheer this morning and had a blast! Everything I bought was 1.00 can't beat that!! Lots of stuff to paint on for our Fall shows. I decided to quit early and hold off for KS--the rain is coming....hopefully tomorrow I will be traveling the Sparks Show! dianeinthevalley on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17902 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:25:11 +0000 dianeinthevalley 17902@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well I'm depressed. I was all set for Appleblossom in Winchester VA, (Huge craft festival and Val Kilmer is the grand marshall)DH is flying in Saturday morning and was all set BUT life gets in the way, DD2 has to be out of college in 2 weeks, it took TWO vehicles full to get her there so we are going to get a load this weekend then I'll go by myself when she has to move out. :( Maybe we can stop at a few yardsales on the way. Diane robolady on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17899 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:52:36 +0000 robolady 17899@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ First Monday Canton Texas is this weekend too. It snuck up on me this month. I love it when the Fleas get in full swing. Margo kimmykat on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17893 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:23:43 +0000 kimmykat 17893@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I am doing my raindance in the office as we speak.....I really need to go!!! That or I will put a curse out on all the dang tractors! Planting season is bad on my junking!! artifactsMO on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17891 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:33:37 +0000 artifactsMO 17891@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ If any of you can get to Sparks/White Cloud this weekend you will NOT be disappointed! We always leave with at least a truckload! (And we are dealers, so you know prices are good when we are buyin'!) It is definately worth the trip if you can make it! A little tip...the flea markets are about 25 miles from St. Joseph. That is where you would stay if you need overnight accomodations, or a sit-down meal. While you are on I-29, stop at exit 53 and visit the Rusty Chandelier! It is a 5,000 sq ft mall full of vintage and primitive decor vendors. Take a look at photos here: <a href="http://www.rustychandelier.com/Rusty_Chandelier/Photos.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rustychandelier.com/Rusty_Chandelier/Photos.html</a> jillruth on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17849 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:33:40 +0000 jillruth 17849@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Kimmy, I'd love to go and IA or KS would be doable EXCEPT I have a daughter graduating May 16 and the party is at our house. And, I've been junkin' and craftin' more than cleanin'!! kimmykat on "Flea/Antique markets this weekend" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1200#post-17839 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 07:47:56 +0000 kimmykat 17839@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It is that time of year again for adventures! Found this one in Country Living magazine...Sparks, KS <a href="http://www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.sparksantiquesandcollectibles.com/</a> So for all of you Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska folks you might want to be thinking of a road trip! (JillRuth, this isn't that far from you....ever been?) It mentions that there are other shows near by --so far I have found the White Cloud show too.. <a href="http://www.legendsofamerica.com/OZ-WhiteCloud3.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.legendsofamerica.com/OZ-WhiteCloud3.html</a> Now I need it to rain enough so that the boss can't be in the fields and we get a junk trip! If not the What Cheer flea market is this weekend too and only 30 min down the road! tramy on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-17652 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 11:19:57 +0000 tramy 17652@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i know a market ,you can look on this website for information <a href="http://www.rgcshows.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.rgcshows.com/</a> KudzuKween on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-17650 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:03:32 +0000 KudzuKween 17650@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Long Beach, Mississippi Flea Market at Menge <a href="http://www.fleamarketatmenge.com/" rel="nofollow">www.fleamarketatmenge.com/</a> our favorite! kudzu Meadowview Farm on "Any "Nosey Nellies" out there?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1175#post-17620 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 04:55:48 +0000 Meadowview Farm 17620@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Sure...I have been invited in every now & again. I have also had folks at my own garage sales (at my former home) inquire about "tours". Even had a lady take my number and later call to schedule a tour with her friend -- they even took photos. Ended up the grandmother of one of my son's hockey mates, they had been showing the pictures of my house around -- including where they had me pose in the kitchen. :0) Kari LuAnn on "Springfield OH flea/antique show" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1180#post-17612 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:21:06 +0000 LuAnn 17612@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My JH and I went to one of the extravaganza's a few years ago. We didn't make it all the way through--time constraints--plus tons of vendors. OMG such a cool place. We drove from Lake Orion MI to Springfield early (well very early) to get there when the gates opened. We had a blast. Wish we could have seen it all. It's a junkers paradise. I'd go if you have the chance. LuAnn Barb CountryLane on "Springfield OH flea/antique show" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1180#post-17605 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:40:30 +0000 Barb CountryLane 17605@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks. My husband just called, and it sounds like he is getting the cold I had last week. So, I don't think I'll drag him 3 hours! Maybe we can make it to the May Extravaganza. mcnaughton on "Springfield OH flea/antique show" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1180#post-17604 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:34:31 +0000 mcnaughton 17604@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'd wait for the Extravaganza. I've only gone to one show there and it wasn't fabulous. But I've heard from other Ohio friends that the May show is wonderful. junxtaposition on "Springfield OH flea/antique show" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1180#post-17594 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:40:18 +0000 junxtaposition 17594@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i have only been to the extravaganzas...we sold there back a few year....they are awesome !!! plan to spend all day +....it is very big and it takes a long time to walk the whole thing. we are planning on going to the july one...i have a show the weekend of the may one....:( it's a really fun time....things are a bit pricey, there are some high end dealers, but still enough junk for it to be fun. bring a cart to carry purchases...really...too far to walk ! (dont know about the weeks that are not extravaganzas...i wouldnt travel to do them, but if you are close??) Barb CountryLane on "Springfield OH flea/antique show" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1180#post-17592 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:28:49 +0000 Barb CountryLane 17592@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was looking at their website, there is one this weekend, then there is an extravaganza listed in May. I've never been there - it's a 3 hour drive for us, wonder if we should go this weekend, or wait till next month for the extravaganza? The weather report looks like it will be in the 50's there tomorrow, windy, but sunny. Is anyone familar with the show? Is the monthly show worth a 3 hour drive, or just the extravaganzas? copperhead on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-17582 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:06:28 +0000 copperhead 17582@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ <a href="http://www.tagsellit.com/flea-markets/IN/all/list" rel="nofollow">http://www.tagsellit.com/flea-markets/IN/all/list</a> - there are flea market lists for each state!!!! SecondHandRosie on "Any "Nosey Nellies" out there?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1175#post-17566 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:54:56 +0000 SecondHandRosie 17566@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Only one has that happened to me and it was wonderful. The lady had one old Fiesta plate for sale and it was in really bad shape. I looked at it and told her that I had a few old pieces, both old and new and that I really liked it. She then invited me into her house. OMIGOSH! Her whole kitchen looked like a rainbow! Not only were all her glass fronted cabinets filled with Fiesta, every flat surface was covered, also. She said that she used it all the time. A few years later a tornado struck right through her area and the house was really damaged. I always wonder about the people in there and how much of it was lost. KudzuKween on "Any "Nosey Nellies" out there?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1175#post-17553 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:10:20 +0000 KudzuKween 17553@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oddly......the people i wind up chatting to turn out to be a distant relative or someone who went to school with/worked with/ in the same clubs with...my parents or older brother or sister :D kudzu Lorene on "Any "Nosey Nellies" out there?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1175#post-17551 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:40:21 +0000 Lorene 17551@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love going to tag sales and striking up conversations w/ the seller. Last year I went to one and the girl had some incredible stuff. I could tell she was a fellow junker and had the same tastes that I do. Whenever she invited me in her house I could have kissed her. OMG. Two tiers of shelves w/ locker baskets, large chippy letters, architectural elements, large mirrors. Her house was a junkers paradise! Straight out of a mag! Have you ever been so nosey to get into a house? If so, what excuse did you give? Barb CountryLane on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-17494 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:44:17 +0000 Barb CountryLane 17494@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ You can see more info about it at: <a href="http://www.rogersohio.com" rel="nofollow">www.rogersohio.com</a> We try to go a couple times a year, and it's always busy, but this past Friday was exceptionally busy. We've been to Hartville once, it's further away for us. Roger's is on Fridays only. I always wondered why they don't have it on Saturdays. Someone commented once to me that considering how busy it is on Fridays, they probably couldn't handle the extra people Saturday would bring. He may have been right. Yeah, usually the vendors are starting to leave early afternoon, but last week, there were so many people still coming in at that time, the vendors weren't leaving. Not that they could have gotten out if they wanted to LOL! copperhead on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-17486 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:46:21 +0000 copperhead 17486@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ White's Farm in Brookville, IN is like that - they set up real early am and they shop before it is daylight (they all have flashlights) - goes until noonish - sometimes late morning some of them play blue grass music - it is every Wednesday - I wish I could go these days - some of us have to work... junxtaposition on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-17480 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:03:50 +0000 junxtaposition 17480@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ we went a couple weeks ago when it was really nice out. it was so crowded it was crazy ! there were many more vendors than i expected and WAY more customers...doesnt anyone work on fridays anymore??? pretty much it's always like that though...and the vendors leave before noon so you cant really make a day of it.....(it gets too hot there anyway!) hartville is much nicer...have you ever tried it?? mcnaughton on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-17476 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:51:00 +0000 mcnaughton 17476@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Where is/was it held? Barb CountryLane on "Roger's OH" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1164#post-17472 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:56:37 +0000 Barb CountryLane 17472@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Did anyone happen to go to Roger's flea market in Ohio last Friday? Oh my, it was PACKED with shoppers. We learned our lesson - don't go on the first holiday weekend when the weather is beautiful! Lot's of vendors that day, but it was so crowded, you really couldn't get in to see what they had. The vendors were even saying it was too crowded. We gave up and left at noon, having only made it down a couple of rows; with so many people it was very slow going. It took us half an hour to get out of the little town, and there was still a long, long line of cars trying to get in. We did manage to find a few treasures though! lovecrafting on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-17359 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:13:47 +0000 lovecrafting 17359@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Try -thethriftshopper.com It lists thrift stores in pretty much any area of the country. kimmykat on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-17321 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:03:07 +0000 kimmykat 17321@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Do you have any certain area you will be in or maybe the hwy/interstate? kim summerrain on "Looking for junk markets, antique sales ect." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1141#post-17319 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:48:24 +0000 summerrain 17319@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Me and my friend are planning a road trip, but we don't know where some of the good markets are. Does anyone know of any markets or cool antique shops..ect in the Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska states? We are traveling from Colorado. Any information sites would be appreciated also.. thanks. summer rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17286 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:13:29 +0000 rusticflea 17286@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I will add that to my list of projects! copperhead on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17284 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:06:26 +0000 copperhead 17284@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I LOVE it!!! Now go get some string and a pull chain light fixture... rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17283 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:51:05 +0000 rusticflea 17283@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ opp, I guess my pics were too large for the post. You can see the bed on my newest posting on my blog, <a href="http://www.rusticflea.com" rel="nofollow">www.rusticflea.com</a> rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17282 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:50:22 +0000 rusticflea 17282@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I got the bed (exactly what I wanted) and yes, I ended up painting it red! The white paint was chipped some and the color really didn't go with the dark antique dresser I am pairing it with. I plan on using my vintage quilts (red/blue) to accent the new color... Unfortunately, some of the pics are a bit dark since it is in the basement (awaiting the big move!) AnnOfGreenoak on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17252 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:24:37 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 17252@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ yes, check the mattress size....its probably 3/4 .... they dont sell real high here....but it looks nice and all there... ann <a href="http://www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com</a> copperhead on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17240 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:42:40 +0000 copperhead 17240@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Grandma's parlor was stocked with a Sears Catalog. She would keep us busy by the hour. She would pretend to give us $100 to spend. It had to add up to no more than $100. We had to see who could get the closest. rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17236 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:56:34 +0000 rusticflea 17236@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I've never heard of Long John's! Must look into that! My cousin and I would have art contests and my grandmother would judge our drawings...she always gave us both 1st place and a dollar :) copperhead on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17229 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:59:56 +0000 copperhead 17229@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh my! My grandma was a career woman. She never baked or sewed anything. I got that gene from the other side of the family. She taught in that one room school house 'til a twister took it out. We always got to go the bakery and pick out Long John's (YUM) for breakfast!!! Those are those long cream filled, fried things with chocolate dripping off the top - my mom would never buy those for us... Grandma would get those out in the morning and we'd eat at the big kitchen table. That was a real old time kitchen. It had the old farm house sink on one wall. Next to it around the corner was a big cabinet that held every kind of dish or bowl. It must have had drawers... Uncle Fred would keep a jar of round pink mints and let us have one once in a while. We also got to blow out the match when ever he lit his pipe. I would kill to have that old green cabinet now... LOL Then there was a door way. Then the only heat stove for the whole house. Then around that corner was a pantry - it was under the stairs for the up stairs. Then there was a Hoosier cabinet and a little gas stove and a doorway. Then around that corner was an old crank phone and the refrigerator. Then the back door to the wash room/back porch where she used an old wringer washer. On the other side of that door around the corner was an old treadle sewing machine innocent of use and then a couple big windows and back to the sink. While she had indoor plumbing, my Grandma never used the indoor potty for #2 - she liked the out door potty for that all year. (I just had to add that...) She wouldn't let anybody flush TP either. She usually put in a half acre garden and then canned stuff to give away to the shut-ins (old people that didn't get out much) There was a grove of trees all lined up in rows. I wondered over that for years. My boss says they did that in Germany, too. It was because to prove up on their claim they had to plant so many trees. Across the road was a pig farm. When my cousins came we used to throw rocks at the pigs just to watch them run. Got in real trouble for that... rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17227 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:09:20 +0000 rusticflea 17227@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I used to go over to my grandparents ranch every weekend and spend the night. My grandma's guestroom was her sewing room, so there was always patterns and fabric scattered about. Since this was south Texas, it was always hot and of course, they didnt have a/c, so I always used to sleep w/ the windows open and I could hear the crickets at night and the roosters in the morning. I slept on a rickety (sp?) bed that creaked with just a light sheet (too hot for anything else). And every Sunday morning she'd make me blueberry pancakes... kimmykat on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17226 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:51:30 +0000 kimmykat 17226@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I remember our Grandma Ethel(really just our babysitter)they had the long cords from the light to the bed that you pulled on--they had electricity but no running water in the house. Is that dating how old I am getting!! jillruth on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17224 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:33:29 +0000 jillruth 17224@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wow, Copper I think you just created a memory for me! I was right there as I read your description. I could remember my Grandmas old bedroom upstairs too, not as vividly as you just did though. She used to line up her old chairs on the side of the bed because she was afraid I'd fall out. copperhead on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17210 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:59:18 +0000 copperhead 17210@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Jillruth, you are right the new springs and mattresses don't do those old beds justice... Nothing like a deep valley bed where you roll together in the middle or just sag in the wrong places... or find a lump... The closest would be to find an old set of springs and a futon. The springs squeaked too. Probably why the adults got the newer beds... HHHMMMMM... My Grandma's house had 4 bedrooms upstairs and 1 down. The potty was down.... The room I usually got was painted with some blue calcimine paint . That stuff was the only thing that stuck to fresh plaster and when it got old nothing would cover it. That room was Innocent of any other paint... There was wonderful stuff in that room. Grandma had an old trunk full of old clothes... Wish I could look at that stuff now days... There was an old china cabinet/desk full of old letters and books. There was another shelf full of books rescued from the one room school house when the tornado took it out. There was a box of old jewelery up there - the kids Grandma taught gave her pins for Christmas. Some were awful pretty other were pretty awful... When she died we each got to pick one out. (now my grand daughters love to buy pins for me) The bed set in a corner at an angle. The only light in there was from an old pull chain light with a string tied to the bed - it was kind of nice - you could read half the night then turn off the light with your toes. The outlet was for the window fan and in South Dakota you need something in the summer. Speaking of reading - the best book was a really old etiquette book.... You could look out the window that didn't have a fan and see miles away to Missouri. Good old days I guess... You stirred up a memory. rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17209 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:46:46 +0000 rusticflea 17209@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks ya'll! And yes, I love the bed and I do think the price is fair (better than $200)! Actually the seller said that it also comes with 3 wood cross boards to support it. She also had a picture with their mattress on it and you can still the frame nicely :) Yea! I am going to go ahead and get it. I have been looking (8 years) for just the right one for my full/guest bed that I never got a chance to get a frame for! jillruth on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17208 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:23:37 +0000 jillruth 17208@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ An incredible brass bed went Sun. at an auction I was at for $60 but I don't think $150 is too much if it's in ready to use condition. We paid more that that to have an iron bed sandblasted and painted at a body shop. Be prepared though for what it will look like once you put a new mattress and box springs in it. We have 4 antique beds, two similar to what you have there. These old beds were made for those low springs that sat kind of below the frame and thinner mattresses than what you buy now. It will be high and you may need add cross boards under it to support it. We added boards to all of ours. You lose some of the iron beauty with so much mattress in it. Let us all know what you decide to do! dianeinthevalley on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17205 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:00:14 +0000 dianeinthevalley 17205@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ The question is "do you like the bed, will you be happy with it, will it fit your mattress, and do you think the price is fair?" I myself think it is great and the perfect type of bed for a guest room. I'm just saying.... Diane :) rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17198 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:21:33 +0000 rusticflea 17198@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks copperhead. We'll see about the color! If the white is enamel (?? not sure if that is the right word for it) then I will leave it as-is if I buy it, if its painted, I may re-do it! It reminds me of the beds my grandma had too! You can tell that I am leaning towards buying it. Just making sure its not a "bad" purchase! copperhead on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17197 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:07:16 +0000 copperhead 17197@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It reminds me of some my Grandma had. Now those were solid beds! They were white. Red sounds sexier though! Wrought iron is a type of hand forged steel. Not all hand forged steel is wrought iron - it has to with how the steel was made to begin with. (my son is a blacksmith - I had to listen to all that stuff when he was learning) It could have come from Sears back in the day... rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17196 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:53:24 +0000 rusticflea 17196@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ SecondHandRosie, I am not sure if it is painted white, with brass on the top, but the seller says its wrought iron. If it IS painted white, I may repaint that portion of it...maybe a bold RED! If I get some good input, I might possibly buy it! I think the price is OK, considering I went to GoodWill yesterday and saw some not-so-great bed frames for around $90!! SecondHandRosie on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17195 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:21:13 +0000 SecondHandRosie 17195@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I like the style of the bed. What does the finish look like? I agree - for as simple as the design is I think $200 was a bit high, too. Have you decided yet if you're gonna take it? rusticflea on "Input on wrought iron bed!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1132#post-17194 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:10:13 +0000 rusticflea 17194@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I have been looking for a vintage style bed for my full matress. It is going to go in our guest room. Now, I saw this on craigslist and the seller wanted $200, but I asked if she'd take $150 and she said yes. I haven't committed to anything yet... Any thoughts? Claudia

copperhead on "fixing my disaster mess" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1122#post-17118 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:36:55 +0000 copperhead 17118@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I figured out the blotchy part is down to bare wood. The rest still has finish... I think I'm just going to try to get the rest of the finish off and take it from there. It is in real good shape otherwise. Kind of hate to paint something in good shape... I'm no painter. jillruth on "fixing my disaster mess" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1122#post-17116 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:41:23 +0000 jillruth 17116@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gotta love the trial and error of what we do---not!! Hang in there and let us know how it comes out. copperhead on "fixing my disaster mess" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1122#post-17091 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:11:23 +0000 copperhead 17091@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I think I ruined it... I found a sewing table out of GW to clean up. One of those machine fits it nice. The table was gunky though so I used Dawn Degreaser... The finish came right off.... I should have read the label... Looks terrible just on the inside table top part where the machine goes - just that one side... The whole thing is just particle board with veneer over it. DH says it looks like oil came up through there somehow. Very blotchy now. Will glue for decoupage hold on if it is oil leaching? Will the table close up right if I decoupage the inside? By now there is Dawn Degreaser leaching as well... What kind of glue would work? I'm thinking maybe I would just want to do the inside where you sew and leave the outside natural - That outside part cleaned up nice. The table has nice strong legs - solid table. I guess it would be a decoupage surprise inside the table. I think I don't want to paint it. Barb CountryLane on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17074 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:32:56 +0000 Barb CountryLane 17074@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We threw away most of my mom's old patterns several years ago, I have regretted it ever since. I keep seeing old patterns at Goodwill, but have made myself walk away from them. I don't sew much, and I didn't have any idea what to do with them other than sewing. I kind of like the decoupage idea though. Hmmm. copperhead on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17041 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:19:51 +0000 copperhead 17041@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Those patterns are really old. Probably from the 50s There is one in a plain envelope - must have come mail order. It has a drawing of an apron. The bib is a bit heart shaped. There is not printing on the pattern. There are numbered holes in the pieces so you know what piece is what. You don't have to cut out the pattern. It is very small. I want to try that for GD's birthday. It has to be pink. I have rick rack and eyelet to trim. I have until June. SIL gets mylar out of the trash at work so I can trace those old fragile patterns. lovecrafting on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17037 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:54:35 +0000 lovecrafting 17037@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I just picked up a half apron my Grandma made and in the waistband she sewed a hand towel. You can use the towel to wipe your hands as you cook so you don't ruin the apron. Neat idea! KudzuKween on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17034 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:27:49 +0000 KudzuKween 17034@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ lol i always managed to have patterns and fabrics. you might try a fluffy wreath made from the tissue patterns. decoupage your sewing storage boxes,and or line them,too. make some banners or garlands, incorporate some buttons, rick-rack, whatever sewing trims you want. i use them when i need a pattern for something else, just trace or draw it on there. my daughter and i like to make aprons, and collect patterns. the apron i use the most is from a pattern from the '50s. it has a full front and back, and slips over my head, and has ties on each side. there's a long rectangle that goes across the front with a seam in the center that made 2 large pockets. it's made from some fabric i bought at a yard sale that was also from the '50s but is like feed sack, it was a heavier cotton but it's soft now. it has a permanent yellowed stain in the front, LOL...it's almost loved to death, i'll have to make another pattern from it because i lost the original. it also has silicone and paint, all sorts of crafty stuff bled on it! my other one is a bib apron with a full skirt that the bib slips over the head, and the skirt has ties in the back. my grandkids..a girl and 2 boys..always wanted to wear them! i have one i made in the Brownie scouts ages ago, it's black and white gingham and i embroidered cross stitch "x"'s on a few rows on the hem and on the pocket. wow, that was a long time ago. kudzu JunkLover on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17030 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:44:51 +0000 JunkLover 17030@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh, you guys.. Now I am going to start looking at aprons.. Does the collecting ever stop??? Keep On Junking Nora copperhead on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17024 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:53:15 +0000 copperhead 17024@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ what sort of fabric do you like best for the aprons? jillruth on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17023 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:33:06 +0000 jillruth 17023@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I don't know anything about wall papering with patterns. But, I am into aprons. Wear one most of the time in the kitchen and I've collected waaaay over 100. Am selling some of them finally! copperhead on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17022 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:01:35 +0000 copperhead 17022@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would only use the messed up patterns for packing or on walls etc but it is a great idea and so many ARE messed up. I found one pattern someone had made out of 1952 newspaper. She took a regular pattern and pinned it to the newspaper and made the dress bigger. I should wall paper that somewhere - maybe do one wall or something. It is so much like what my mom used to do. But it is very fragile and very folded up and yellow. I like the idea of photo copy. Maybe photocopy a collage of patterns - in color of course. I also ran across some old paper doll dresses - thought they might do on a lamp shade. Photo copy might work better - could do it over and over. I wonder if you paper with the patterns if you would just have to go for a crinkled look. robolady on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17021 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:16:02 +0000 robolady 17021@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I use them for decopage. I also use them as padding when I'm displaying lots of items in a metal container. Wad up pattern paper line the bottom and throw all the goodies in. Keeps them from clanking together. Also pads well for breakables. I've also seen them used by stores to wrap breakable items. They are very useful. Glad to see you are actually making these old patterns. What is old is new again!!!!! lovecrafting on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17020 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:54:12 +0000 lovecrafting 17020@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ You might be able to photocopy or scan the brittle paper and use the copies to do wallpaper or lamp shades or furniture etc. I have scanned and copied vintage postcards to use for various projects so I don't ruin the originals and it works great. If you do furniture just make sure you put a nice coat of polyurethane over it and it should work fine. Marge on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17019 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:47:07 +0000 Marge 17019@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ You can 'wall paper' a wall with fabric and liquid starch. To remove, you just spritz with water and pull it off. Maybe that would work for patterns, too. Try it someplace inconspicuous like in a closet. I've been thinking of doing a wall in my sewing room with book pages or maybe sheet music. The issue I see with patterns is that they would be more difficult to work with because they are so thin and more fragile. Cute though! copperhead on "vintage patterns" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1114#post-17016 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:35:30 +0000 copperhead 17016@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ The modern patterns just aren't graduated like the old ones so don't fit as well. I've been buying vintage patterns of late. GW Outlet sometimes gets them in - I got 60 (and some other swell stuff) weighed up to about $6. My daughter loves the vintage little girls dresses - she took all the girl patterns to make for her girls. For myself, I bought 3 VERY cool apron patterns in there. I wish with all my heart I could put a picture of those on here - the old over the shoulders kind - I wish I had or could find the old style fabrics to make some out of... Anybody else into aprons? Anybody else into vintage patterns? I also got just pattern envelopes with nothing in them... I think I'm going to decorate my next sewing room a bit with those. If you glue them to a table top then varnish will it wear ok??? I have a couple really ugly sewing tables to do up... How about a wall picture or a lamp shade? The paper on some of the envelopes is pretty brittle. Will it make it? What kind of projects work well with brittle paper? I wonder what would happen if I used some old pattern pieces for wall paper - would that be pretty hard to do??? What glue? Ha HA - might be a better use for the stupid NEW pattern pieces we paid a bunch of money for and don't fit real people... just don't know if I want to look at THOSE again... I imagine hubby will pitch a fit unless I do it first and just show him the results. craftybb on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-17012 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:34:59 +0000 craftybb 17012@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I live just a little north of there. <a href="mailto:craftybb@yahoo.com">craftybb@yahoo.com</a> BB Leveta on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-17009 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:54:56 +0000 Leveta 17009@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I sure wish I lived closer. Do you know a Rudy Buckman that lives in that town? drakekelbel on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-17006 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:19:06 +0000 drakekelbel 17006@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Rosie and Margo, I will send pics tonight. Thanks! SecondHandRosie on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-17005 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:11:07 +0000 SecondHandRosie 17005@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Me, too, please: <a href="mailto:gseward@suddenlink.net">gseward@suddenlink.net</a> I'm sorry - I don't know how to post a link. robolady on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-17003 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:54:20 +0000 robolady 17003@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Please send some pics and prices to <a href="mailto:robolady@hotmail.com">robolady@hotmail.com</a> thx, Margo huggybear38 on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-17002 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:48:07 +0000 huggybear38 17002@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Kentucky to far too. sorry or I would be there . jillruth on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-16999 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:17:58 +0000 jillruth 16999@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ AAAHHHHGGGG, Nebraska is too far too! Otherwise I'd be there! KKMarie on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-16998 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:44:12 +0000 KKMarie 16998@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would love to help, but coming from Minnesota would be quite a drive :) drakekelbel on "Need to liquidate contents of a storage unit (DFW, northeast Texas)" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1112#post-16992 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:06:52 +0000 drakekelbel 16992@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hi, I'm in desperate need to clear out a storage unit. (I can't afford to keep paying rent and need to sell the items in it) There's a hodge podge of windows, shutters, metal sign letters (about 8-12 inches tall), spindles, tin tile, etc. I'm not really sure if there are any junkers out there that would be interested in what I've got. I've tried the craigslist route, but there are too many scammers on there these days. I need to get rid of this stuff fairly quickly. Thanks! Kelly copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16896 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:49:22 +0000 copperhead 16896@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yes! ANYTHING on the curb, Craig's list free, free cycle!!! valentinarose2 on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-16894 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:12:48 +0000 valentinarose2 16894@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ a good cover could be one of the paper tubes material comes on, you could faux paint it to look like metal JunkLover on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16887 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:04:32 +0000 JunkLover 16887@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Too many likes to list. We need to narrow it down by what we "Don't like", but I am not sure I would have anthing for that category.. I love jewelry, books, games, dishes, hardware, curbside chairs, sewing machines, gloves, beads, watering cans, ladders, purses, tea pots, fabric, baskets and so on and so on.... Keep On Junking Nora copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16880 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:55:24 +0000 copperhead 16880@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I like old advertising 'tins' and old 'tin' game boards - maybe cause they are shiny... Prior on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16879 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:10:56 +0000 Prior 16879@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I have a few more... They are in my guest room.

Prior on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16878 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:07:50 +0000 Prior 16878@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I also like game boards, my collections aren't all that original! Lezlee

LuAnn on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-16859 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:49:29 +0000 LuAnn 16859@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We have a "Restore" in our area. Haven't been there yet but will have to put on my "places to junk" list. LuAnn copperhead on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-16857 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:40:33 +0000 copperhead 16857@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ There are some good finds in these places: <a href="http://www.indyhabitat.org/restore/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.indyhabitat.org/restore/index.php</a> or we also have <a href="http://assetrecycling.org/Products.html" rel="nofollow">http://assetrecycling.org/Products.html</a> What do you have in your area? copperhead on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16833 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:18:35 +0000 copperhead 16833@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Some Singers are better than others. The best one model 403. There is one suppose to be better - its a model 401 but it is more complicated and more to go wrong. 403 is simple and does everything if you have the design discs. Leveta on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16831 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:19:19 +0000 Leveta 16831@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gosh the place we go to the most had a singer in the cabinet and even had the book for 45.00. copperhead on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16829 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:06:38 +0000 copperhead 16829@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Singer 403! Google it. dianeinthevalley on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16816 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:21:12 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16816@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm in the market for a new machine (since all of mine died in the fire) but all the new ones are plastic and computerized and do 50 million things I don't need them to do! I just want to sew! Straight and zig zag stitches, some buttonholes, but it has to be able to sew thru sheer and denim without a stutter. And if I get going on a slipcover I don't want it bouncing all over the place, so it has to be metal. Any ideas? Diane copperhead on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16815 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:51:29 +0000 copperhead 16815@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ AAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH I would love to have the top door off that Singer 503 - mine has a broken hinge and the door is beat up from falling off... If anybody has the presser screw/knob that goes on top of a Singer 401a I'll buy it.... The bobbin cover off that 503 is about $15 some places. Before you weld, look at parts on Ebay. LOL But some times an old cool vintage sewing machine really is DEAD and those tractors are very cute. Sometimes those old machines can be made to work and are very cool to sew with. They don't have a bunch of plastic parts to go bad. I have a Singer from out of the neighbor's trash. That one was a diamond in the rough and I almost let it go back... It was covered in what looked like dog poo and NOTHING moved. I found a web site told how to fix it. I did it. Best machine I have EVER had - also pretty rare in the US. The Singer 401G is made in Germany 401A us what you usually see over here. There are others people treasure. Do your home work - these all metal precision machines will never be made again. JunkLover on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16810 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:48:59 +0000 JunkLover 16810@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Prior- I love the old maps.... Very cool.... JunkLover (Nora) <a href="http://treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com/</a> Prior on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16809 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:41:29 +0000 Prior 16809@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I like old maps... here are a couple I have. Most of my collections aren't huge. Nothing like those fishing lures. Wow. Lezlee

dianeinthevalley on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16804 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:43:40 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16804@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ awesome!! now what to do with old typewriters? Diane huggybear38 on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16795 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:38:05 +0000 huggybear38 16795@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh by the way did I mention lots of old old old junk at this auction too.. so if anyone is close to Laura, Ohio March the 13th go to Auctionzip.com and inter auctioneer code 4502 huggybear38 on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16794 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:36:30 +0000 huggybear38 16794@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love finding things on and at auctions.. love sewing and fabrics.. love to make stuff for my garden.. and for the kids.. I love giving to the hospitals for the babies.. so Iam always looking for good fabric buys.. there is a great auction on line in March in Laura, Ohio whew.. my son better keep me locked up or I would be there in a minute.. lots of sewing machines and sergers and get this.... knitting machines.. yarns, threads.. the whole works.. whew.. I am sweating just thinking about how I could sneak to the auction and then hide what ever I buy.. LOL lordy.. there would be a murder in my city if I did.. LOL JunkLover on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16793 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:27:34 +0000 JunkLover 16793@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks Lorene, I have a tube of that but have not tried it yet... Nora <a href="http://treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://treasuresrenewed.blogspot.com/</a> AnnOfGreenoak on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16787 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:53:33 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 16787@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ neat tractor pictures.....you could do that or makelittle little robots....and you could get a welder!!! ann <a href="http://www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com</a> Lorene on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16785 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:41:02 +0000 Lorene 16785@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I use E6000 for just about everything. I've glued pretty rocks and dice to magnets and it worked fine. mcnaughton on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16783 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:34:20 +0000 mcnaughton 16783@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here is a link to a photo of similar tractors: <a href="http://antiquetractorsforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=148697" rel="nofollow">http://antiquetractorsforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=148697</a> mcnaughton on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16782 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:29:43 +0000 mcnaughton 16782@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oooh sewing machines as tractors? Love it and would love to see a photo. perhaps on Google? craftymis68 on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16781 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:23:26 +0000 craftymis68 16781@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm in central Ohio, and at two different flea markets I saw someone had made old sewing machines look like tractors...they put little wheels where the needle/foot is, and big wheels at the other end...they painted them to look like Farmall, John Deere, etc...they were really cute. My dad sewed in the Air Nat'l Guard, repairing parachutes, so we always had machines everywhere, singer treadle machines...I learned to sew very early, and love machines also. I have no garage at all, small house, so it's hard to stop myself..good luck! JunkLover on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16775 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:10:45 +0000 JunkLover 16775@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was going to try gorilla glue... I am glad you posted before I bought some... I don't know either... Anybody?? dianeinthevalley on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16772 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:52:06 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16772@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hi Copperhead, I used gorila glue, I think, which probably wasn't the best because some did come apart. Soooooo ladies, what glue works on glass and mangets? Things that make you go hmmmmmmm. Diane gigi on "dead water bottle flowers" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1096#post-16771 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:22:22 +0000 gigi 16771@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ check out post "reuse for water bottles" talk about prettying up!! ;} copperhead on "dead water bottle flowers" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1096#post-16769 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:22:13 +0000 copperhead 16769@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was trying to figure out how to make a nice flower for GD Gracie to wear in her hair.... I thought about the burned flowers. Then I had to clean out my car... It was full of empty water bottles... And a couple clear salad containers. My job had me on the road last week... I thought about shrink art and burned flowers... I wondered if the water bottle shrinks too. Maybe make flowers some how... So I cut a flower out of the bottom of one of the bottles and put it in a cup of boiling water - didn't want to stink up the place with the oven... HHHMMMM nice curl. Then I thought why waste the top. So I cut it from one end to the other in 1/4 inch strips - still on the neck. Then I dropped it in the water. Nice. Then I did another bottle. I cut the thing in half and cut strips down to the bottom - tossed it in the mug and watched it shrivel and curl... WOW this could be addictive... Now to figure out how to make it pretty. It doesn't photograph - it's clear. DH is sssssooooooo not going to understand this one...I wonder what happens is you take a knife and cut a bunch of narrow slits between the top and the bottom... copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16743 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:47:20 +0000 copperhead 16743@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What glue did you use??? dianeinthevalley on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16736 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:26:20 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16736@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I made my husband magnets with marbles attached to them so in case he lost his at work he would have more and know where to find them. :) Leveta on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16735 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:33 +0000 Leveta 16735@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ LOL... copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16734 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:55:07 +0000 copperhead 16734@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ha Ha - lost all mine years ago... copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16733 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:54:54 +0000 copperhead 16733@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ha Ha - lost all mine years ago... Lorene on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16732 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:47:06 +0000 Lorene 16732@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ If I had to pick just one item it would be marbles! Not the mass produced cat's eyes but the solid colored ones. I have decorative jars full! momlvcntrt on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16711 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:56:03 +0000 momlvcntrt 16711@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i love anything that cayches my eye.i like keys,furniture.the more roughed up the better dianeinthevalley on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16704 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:15:32 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16704@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ And just the fact that we both found Junk Revolution which means we must LOVE junk! :) SecondHandRosie on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16699 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:00:01 +0000 SecondHandRosie 16699@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Diane, two things that we have in common - a shared love of shoes and fiesty 85 year old moms! LOL dianeinthevalley on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16689 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:14:16 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16689@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Copperhead, don't you just love our mothers. Mine just turned 85 and doesn't have a fashionable bone in her body. And she could care less about possesions. Don't tell her you like something or you will end up with it. And she still remembers EVERYTHING all 11 of us ever did! She'll outlive all of us. :) Diane copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16685 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:20:37 +0000 copperhead 16685@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I got some last week, buy one get one half off. I got two pair for $25 including tax! Made my day. These have ties and look ok to wear to work!!! comfy too. They have all kinds of boots there too. High heels. There is a mark down bin - mom got a pair of silver Crocs - look sort of Star Trek or something... She loves them... Roll eyes - She's 84... LuAnn on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16682 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:40:15 +0000 LuAnn 16682@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I understand there's a Croc's outlet coming to Auburn Hills, MI (Great Lakes Crossing) too. copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16680 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:27:18 +0000 copperhead 16680@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ There is a Croc outlet in Edenburg, Indiana - so cheap there! Breznlin on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16678 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:31:10 +0000 Breznlin 16678@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love my CROCS!!! They are way more comfy than any pair of sneakers I have ever owned.... copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16647 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:51:35 +0000 copperhead 16647@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ CROCS!!!!! too dianeinthevalley on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16643 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:58:44 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16643@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My favorite quote "When you think about it, the Wizard of Oz is really about two women fighting over a pair of shoes." A women has to have the right shoes you know. Mine are my Timberland workboots in the winter, sneakers and flip flops in the summer, of course I do love the occasional 3 inch heel. :) Diane copperhead on "What's your junk addiction?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=136#post-16641 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:08:16 +0000 copperhead 16641@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love reading these old posts!!! I love to find old tins - the advertising kind. I have them all over my kitchen. (hubby just rolls his eyes when I buy more) I try to sneak new ones in there so he won't notice... I love any kind of fabric, buttons, lots of sewing stuff. I have a ton of cool old sewing machines and parts which I love to tinker. I am a sucker for old sewing or craft books and patterns. Old game parts, silverware, lanterns, pewter, wooden bowls. I have a collection of coffee pots to make something out of. I like to wear rayon blouses as long as they say Liz somewhere on them... My hubby says I collect shoes... Well, a woman has to have the right shoes for the right occasion. I figure I have to live another 50 years to do everything I have projects for... jillruth on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16459 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:25 +0000 jillruth 16459@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Good for you Huggy! JunkLover on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16451 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:55:55 +0000 JunkLover 16451@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What a keepsake.. Great repurpose.... JunkLover huggybear38 on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16438 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:08:12 +0000 huggybear38 16438@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I have a GW near work, that I feel is expensive.. and only use it to look for silverware for Lev.. I have one near my house that is not so expensive.. and they give seniors 50% discount on Saturdays and Sundays. excluding Buy outs.. so that is when I shop there.. Early on Sat and Sun. My next project is to make some adjustments to the first communion dress I made for grand daughter out of my neices wedding dress several years ago.. her mother put it in plastic to save for her little sister.. well now the time has come for the little sister to make her first communion and it is coming in May.. the little sister is taller and thinner than her older sister so I just will have to make a few adjustment.. Her mother wanted them both to wear the same dress as a family tradition.. Here is the first dress I made.. the girl second from the left as you are looking at the photo.. cost aprox. $6.00 for fabric for new bodice and ribbon .. using hand me down wedding dress and making it into something else priceless.

lovecrafting on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16436 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:56:22 +0000 lovecrafting 16436@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Still haven't had time to make it over to our new GW but maybe Fri. Anxious to find out how the prices are and maybe find that one treasure. gigi on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16425 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:34:30 +0000 gigi 16425@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ sounds cute!! yeap, it's great to find rare-real deals but when things hike in the double and triple digits...not so much a deal anymore!!! dianeinthevalley on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16413 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:03:15 +0000 dianeinthevalley 16413@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My favorite GW purchase was a salt and pepper shaker. It was a kangaroo salt shaker and the little baby sat in her pouch and was the pepper shaker. 69 cents! but then I sold it for 12.00. Not a bad mark up but I wish I had kept it. Diane copperhead on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-16351 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:02:21 +0000 copperhead 16351@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ White's Farm Brookville, Indiana Wed morning EARLY (still dark out) copperhead on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16350 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:59:17 +0000 copperhead 16350@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I got all but four to work. Two for sure are DEAD (see what to do with dead sewing machines) Two need expensive parts... But 11 now work beautifully!!! I took all the parts off one dead sewing machine - they go in a jar just for fun. I like looking at parts. Maybe I'll come up with something cool one of these days. Leveta on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-16345 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:17:37 +0000 Leveta 16345@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well Welcome Roger.... rogerthemonk on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-16342 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:39:21 +0000 rogerthemonk 16342@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Cave Creek Thieves Market. Began last May and has moved to a large 20 acre lot surrounded by beautiful mountains. Currently about 115 vendors, space for 200+. It is growing and gaining in popularity. Great mascot Roger, a monkey acts as the "spokesprimate". Fun! :) Leveta on "the little shoes I got off an auction.." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=704#post-16305 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:09:14 +0000 Leveta 16305@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Barb I read the books only a few yrs back. They are quite different from the series. I really liked the books... Barb CountryLane on "the little shoes I got off an auction.." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=704#post-16302 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:02:33 +0000 Barb CountryLane 16302@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ BlossomLane, your remarks about your daughter watching the Little House DVD took me back in time. When our daughter was young (maybe 8 or so) a friend loaned her the Little House books, and she fell in love with them. She collected the whole series of books, used it as a basis for a school skit we videotaped, and we even included some of the actual Little House sites on a vacation. Funny though, she wasn't too interested in watching reruns of it on TV. She knew it from the books, and the show didn't follow the books closely enough for her. I think part of the reason she loves old stuff now is because she read about Laura and Almonzo using that stuff for real, not as decorations like we do now! The shoes are so cute! I've never seen the wood molds. copperhead on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16277 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:07:30 +0000 copperhead 16277@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh, sorry, these were off Craig's list this time. (I watch it too.) I will have a lot of work to do - I went over them last night. 6 or 7 will work with a good cleaning, oiling and minimal parts trans plants/purchase of few new parts. The rest need more parts purchased or to be used for parts in varying degrees of disaster... I found a place on line to get parts and info for rehabbing them. The two 401a sewing machines are my favorite in all the world sewing machines. They do it all and are all mechanical - one of them will be for sale when I get it up and running. There is so much info on line for rehabbing old sewing machines. Anybody else love those old machines? Right now I must have 30 sewing machines in my basement. I'm going to have to seriously weed out in the spring. I love working on them more than sewing lately. I guess because it isn't as frustrating as it was before I had good information like there is on line. I have forty years of no repair manuals and working on old sewing machines. For my birthday, DH bought me a repair manual - he is sssssooooo cool! For Christmas he got me a bunch of tools to replace some of what was stolen. Yesterday on the way home he mentioned I might need a few more tools. How do you like that - I not only have my own garage but I have my own tools. Selfish isn't he. (He doesn't want me in his stuff...) I'll just have to suffer... 'oD junxtaposition on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16273 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:57:39 +0000 junxtaposition 16273@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ sounds like a great score !! Leveta on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16272 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:55:33 +0000 Leveta 16272@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Way to go copperhead...Love your ambishion(sp)... copperhead on "15 old sewing machines???" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1061#post-16271 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:44:07 +0000 copperhead 16271@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I just spent my life savings... I bought 15 old Singer 404 sewing machines. (for those who are visual- you can google Singer 404) I am hoping to put together 8 or 9 good sewing machines suitable for a beginner. My sister wants one for parts - good thing - it's all it is good for. I am hoping I can rig up a class room in MY garage and do some lessons. You will note - I have my own garage... At least I have claimed one. That ugly little cottage has two - one attached to the back of the house through a disgusting breezeway and another one hubby claimed - he likes it better than the house... I am afraid I have garage envy... Anyway there will be a few dead bodies (sewing machine bodies that is). SSSOOO here we go - what can you do with a dead sewing machine??? These don't have quite the history that other one did... well maybe.... they did come out of a school... There sure is a lot of gum... In my deal, I got 6 hefty tables. I plan to give one to DD and put together 4 for my class room. AH one left! I want it in MY sewing room. These are cool. Very sturdy. Blond Formica one drawer. OH HUM - yawn - ok the cool part. They have a top that folds over it and if you open it out it makes a 3' X 3' table! Put two together and you would have a ton of cutting space. The blond part kind of gags me but I'm thinking paint. I wonder what is under that Formica veneer??? Can you glue stuff to Formica? If nothing else I can leave the top blond and paint the legs purple or something. I think the legs are oak under that blond stuff. I think you could drive a truck over those tables... LOL mcnaughton on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16249 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:06:51 +0000 mcnaughton 16249@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I found today that our GW has reduced the senior discount from 25 to 20%. I got a great deal today, though--a very big salt-glazed flower pot and bottom made by Rowe Pottery--for $2.40. huggybear38 on "the little shoes I got off an auction.." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=704#post-16244 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:23:02 +0000 huggybear38 16244@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Got to thinking about some of the things I have at the house and that my son thinks are junk.. so I am going to make a note on each one of them and stick it to them .. so when something happens to me.. I will have instructions for my son to call my daughters over before he throws anything away.. and let them pick.. LOL they will know what is junk and what isn't LOL lovecrafting on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16229 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:05:53 +0000 lovecrafting 16229@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Our GW was complaining the other day when I was in there that they have so many donations they are having a hard time keeping up with getting them sorted tagged and out on the floor. I think that's great and maybe with overflow they'd have some bargains but didn't happen that way. Still too expensive. gigi on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16226 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:20:24 +0000 gigi 16226@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ several elementary schools and the major college in a neighboring town...take donations every single year for them. under the guise of "donations by the pound" for the grade school, in which all classes compete against one another to see who can donate the most pounds of items to win a pizza party or something. the college uses it's big annual basketball competitions to solicit free entry to the event if you bring in so many items of clothing and/or food. so i know ours does extremely well thru those events alone. the shelves are always stocked or in the process of being. i know they do good works for employing people who might otherwise get overlooked or are disabled and cannot do certain lines of work and give them learning experience but i feel very bad for people who "fully rely" on purchasing from them on a regular basis. i guess now the only deal is to try and find an item that is color coded for 1/2 off....? copperhead on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16224 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:12:25 +0000 copperhead 16224@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ The GW outlet lady says GW is short on donations lately I bet the shortage is one reason prices went up - they want some sort of an inventory. Maybe we should all clean out our closets of stuff we don't wear/use. jillruth on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16222 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:09:27 +0000 jillruth 16222@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Our GW was high but about a month ago they really went up. Now, you can only buy something really unique which is rarely there. The GW in the next town is huge and new. As soon as they opened they had really high prices! From all donations it's really frustrating--you wonder how it's all used. SecondHandRosie on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16220 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:47:36 +0000 SecondHandRosie 16220@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Stopped at the one in a neighboring town that I usually frequent. Picked up a lid for a kitchen pan - it was $6.00!! I feel everybody's pain. I know that things are getting more costly everywhere, but it seems like they've taken it to the extreme, doesn't it!? robolady on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16211 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:34 +0000 robolady 16211@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ No deals to be found at our goodwill for a long time now. Margo Leveta on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16195 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:38:24 +0000 Leveta 16195@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Went with DD about a week ago and thought there prices were on the high side... lovecrafting on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16190 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:08:00 +0000 lovecrafting 16190@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I go to find unique vintage items I can use around the house but mostly for resale and then I have to watch what I pay or else I will never make a profit. It is pretty hard to do this time of year without yard sales and the thrift store prices can get really outrageous. Our SA has prices that make me cringe but luckily we have a womens shelter thrift that has really good prices and I can usually find a few good things when I go. gigi on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16188 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:29:08 +0000 gigi 16188@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i thought bigger cities near us (by about 45 min-2 hrs) were ridiculous on their stuff but the ones here...i could see if they jumped up a quarter or so but they went straight up by like $1.50 to $3 on everything!! honestly, i can find brand new shirts, pants, etc at penneys-kohls for less than their 2nd hands and for the domestic stuff...i'm sure kmart, walmart, dollar stores carry new for way less. i realize prices rise but these also went "through the roof" when they rose!!! lovecrafting on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16187 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:22:11 +0000 lovecrafting 16187@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ They just opened a new GW store in our area. Haven't been in to check it out yet as they really pack a crowd in at any new store in our area. Thought I'd wait until some of the newness wears off and maybe it won't be so crowded. Hope to get in this week and check it out but the other one in the town next to us has prices that I definitely think are a little high. gigi on "G.W. upped their prices!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1055#post-16183 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:57:16 +0000 gigi 16183@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ok...what's with the .99 on the end of everything now? why'd they go and ruin a good thing here? hmmmm? all the goodwill stores around me have upped their prices on every single kind of item they sell and to make matters worse, they're doing like the realtor/car salesman and many large stores like walmart-etc. are doing by ending the prices in .99!!!!! oh, i hate that....but hey, doesn't the price look better at $3.99 than at $4.00?? errrrrrr!! i'm upset with them!! our stores used to be a rather good value/buy, especially for people who need to save and not just look for extra things like some do...but it's almost cheaper and wiser to purchase it new at the same price!!! guess my days of hunting the shelves at GW are going, going, GONE!!! :( boo-hoo, i'm in mourning!! :( Blossom Lane on "reuse for water bottles" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1047#post-16146 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:10:31 +0000 Blossom Lane 16146@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wow! So creative! gigi on "reuse for water bottles" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1047#post-16130 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:30:05 +0000 gigi 16130@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i think there's a plastic bottle out there for everyones ability to (score/cut/bend/paint) these pretty little flowers. by that i mean there's so many different companies selling in plastic that some are more sturdy while some are very squishy soft and pliable. that makes it great for the older person who has trouble holding/using scissors due to arthritis or even the preschooler just starting out with the safety scissors!! they're definitely adorable and makes me want to spring ahead to "spring already" ;} jillruth on "reuse for water bottles" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1047#post-16124 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:46:28 +0000 jillruth 16124@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Junx, Thanks! I love those and I got lost looking through the other sites. I've now signed up Anthropologie's news letter. copperhead on "reuse for water bottles" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1047#post-16123 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:21:10 +0000 copperhead 16123@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ They seem simple enough to do. I have to try that with my GD's. I wonder what they did for stems and flower centers - i'm sure we'll come up with something. junxtaposition on "reuse for water bottles" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1047#post-16122 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:58:52 +0000 junxtaposition 16122@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ <a href="http://www.dailydanny.com/?p=2639" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailydanny.com/?p=2639</a> thought this was cool....... lovecrafting on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16033 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:08:23 +0000 lovecrafting 16033@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome from the NW corner of Arkansas! robolady on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16031 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:40:01 +0000 robolady 16031@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Anita, Glad you found our little community. Margo vintagefleurs on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16030 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:35:05 +0000 vintagefleurs 16030@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yay! another New Englander! I'm from NH! Welcome copperhead on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16011 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:10:29 +0000 copperhead 16011@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Greetings from the land of the thrifty - well, maybe just me in Indianapolis SecondHandRosie on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16009 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:49:18 +0000 SecondHandRosie 16009@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hi, Anita, here's you a big warm welcome from the (right now - check with me tomorrow!) cold and snow-covered state of Arkansas. jillruth on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16004 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:39:16 +0000 jillruth 16004@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hello Anita, from Nebraska! huggybear38 on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-16000 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:34:09 +0000 huggybear38 16000@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ WElcome Anita from the Hills of Northern Kentucky.. junxtaposition on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15999 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:22:37 +0000 junxtaposition 15999@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ welcome, welcome Maggie on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15998 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:21:45 +0000 Maggie 15998@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Anita!! You'll fit right in here!! lovecrafting on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15997 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:18:23 +0000 lovecrafting 15997@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome to you and all of the new members of our growing family! thehillbillies on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15995 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:31:59 +0000 thehillbillies 15995@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Anita! You are among kindred spirits! Sit back with a cup of coffee, and like the other Kim said, read our housewarming post, get to know us, and enjoy! Kim kimmykat on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15994 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:55:58 +0000 kimmykat 15994@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hello and nice to meet you! Since I am newer here too there is a older post(house warming party) that alot of the members have told a little bit about themselves--fun to see where everyone is. Kim LuAnn on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15993 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:52:36 +0000 LuAnn 15993@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Anita. Glad to have you here. This is definetly the place you can call us all "friends". It's the best place to sit, chat, share and create. LuAnn JunkLover on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15992 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:47:50 +0000 JunkLover 15992@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome..... JunkLover Leveta on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15991 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:42:12 +0000 Leveta 15991@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome, Welcome Anita... Breznlin on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15990 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:03:54 +0000 Breznlin 15990@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Anita! anitaskev on "New Member" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1034#post-15988 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:23:21 +0000 anitaskev 15988@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hello to All, My name is Anita and I live in Massachusetts. So, this new "trend" of using old materials and renewing them is a hot topic. Well, You can call Me a "Hot Topic",(heeheehee), cause I've been at it for many years. I love this art form with an appriciation for the quality craftsmanship and materials. When I see todays contempory styles, I see blocks, circles and very uncomfortable looking chairs, but thats just Me. So, You can imagine how My heart lept when I found Margos website. Hey, I'll do a curb site stop any time, thank you very much....lol. I hope noone is offended by my sense of humor, gotts have one these days. I'm a collector from many years gone by. My loves are antique jewlery and textiles, reading and gardening and using the new Dremil I got for X-Mas. I hope to be able to call each and every one "freind" soon because i have found a place with kindered spirits and hope You think the same of Me soon. Anita Thomas <a href="mailto:anitaskev@aol.com">anitaskev@aol.com</a> copperhead on "curb mining video" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=979#post-15841 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:59:31 +0000 copperhead 15841@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I just got back from Florida - sure enough the bench was still there - the varnish has worn off the top but it still is in the same place we put it a few years ago. I just can't imagine finding a bench on my front porch. I wonder what they thought when they found it. They are never there when we go past... Leveta on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15811 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:05:06 +0000 Leveta 15811@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm thinking maybe farmers market this spring/summer. Need to get a few more things made...How many on here do FM? How do you do there?? kimmykat on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15808 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:46:15 +0000 kimmykat 15808@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ So many communities are doing fall festivals, art in the park, farmers markets. We only do fall/holiday shows because of time limits(we both work full time). The net is full of craft show calenders--maybe pick one a little ways from home if you feel comfortable. Think out of the box when you are creating your wares--do somthing different. Seven of us have gone together and do a show in a home. The community has supported us very well--each crafter has their own niche so we have alot to offer our customers. It has taken me 20 years to get where I am now and a lot of changes but in the end well worth it. junxtaposition on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15802 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:31:14 +0000 junxtaposition 15802@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ you can sell things on your own website and only accept money orders but you wont get many sales.....as for what to pay to set up at a show.......it varies alot. i do shows that cost $40 and shows that cost $1000, just depends on the size/type/venue etc. go to a craft or antique type show in your area...talk to a few of the artists and ask them what other shows they do...or you can check out websites of artists in your area..once they get their schedules together for the year, they usually post them and most craft shows have a website. christinescottagegardenhome on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15799 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:25:35 +0000 christinescottagegardenhome 15799@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I always see people selling one or two things on their blogs, I think the buyer e-mails them and they set something up. Not sure if that's safe though. momlvcntrt on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15797 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:09:54 +0000 momlvcntrt 15797@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ is it legal or is there a way to sell things on a your own web-site and say you only take money orders or something like that gigi on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15796 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:04:14 +0000 gigi 15796@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ what are good prices to pay for shows? (ranging from small shows to really great ones?) i realize each area is different but a ballpark would help to plan ahead. junxtaposition on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15795 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:57:02 +0000 junxtaposition 15795@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ you may have to travel to do shows.....i do a show almost every weekend from june through october.....my usual limit is 3 hours, but there are a few i do further than that. we have one or 2 local shows that are good, but that's it...you need to travel if you area is not receptive. but it is a LONG process - years - to weed out the infamous question - where are the good shows !!! i wish i lived in washington, portland, or minnesota.....much more ideal audience, but travel to that far is out of the question, financially speaking. just a note...i started on ebay years ago....built my own site, which i promote by doing shows..and since then etsy has arrived....a great way if you dont have your own site. unfortunately, patience is key..it can take a while to build a following/business. gigi on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15793 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:54:35 +0000 gigi 15793@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i don't want to sound ho-hum so please don't take it that way....but i get so doggone inspired from this site and my mind swirls a hundred miles a minute with ideas to make/buy, etc junk. but i do not live in an area that appreciates, longs for and cannot live without junk repurposing/crafts/projects, etc. we have the time to time craft fairs and some little antique shops nearby but nothing seems to last long here. i'd love to make, sell and profit from my things but it seems like i keep-have more than i sell. what to do in this case other than ebay-etsy-craigslist-garage sales??? i'm open to suggestions!!?? robolady on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15792 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:46:04 +0000 robolady 15792@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My only other suggestion would be to find a booth space somewhere. I've found it very rewarding. You have to work it a lot though. You can't expect to just put your stuff in there and have it fly off the shelves. You need to go in and stir it up from time to time. Margo piecesfromourpast on "Selling your art/wares?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=1017#post-15787 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:12:00 +0000 piecesfromourpast 15787@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hi, thanks for the comments about my RoloDEX dilema..Okay I am wondering if anyone has a fun way to sell their wares/art. I once had a shop and now a home full of stuff. I recently got let go from my 40 hour week job and find myself full of creativity...My husband wants the dinning room table back..(10' farm table) it is cluttered with projects...I sell on Etsy and ebay and craigslist but I need to hit a bigger shop population and sell wholesale....thanks magark on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-15737 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:24:46 +0000 magark 15737@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks! I am really looking forward to Canton as it has been several years since my last visit. I will have my hubby and dog in tow with me! Jan Prior on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-15736 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:17:37 +0000 Prior 15736@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yes, go to the Civic Center to see Lilly <a href="http://junkpalaceofcanton.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://junkpalaceofcanton.blogspot.com/</a> and Laurie Anna's is yellow house that is open Canton weekends!http://laurieannas.blogspot.com/ Really too much to list! You will love it all! magark on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-15720 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:59:05 +0000 magark 15720@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We are going to be in the Brady/Menard/Waco area the first week in March and stopping by Canton on the way home that weekend. Any good shops we need to seek out on our trip? Jan The Farmers Wife on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15304 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:08:36 +0000 The Farmers Wife 15304@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I did not read this topic the first time it went around - love the county map idea. Saw someone posted GPS, too. I went and bought a GPS just to go to Bonanza (but have used it tons since). I knew that I would be pulling a trailer and did want to rely on my google maps print out! I wanted that nice GPS voice to guide me right to my destination. I dont know if anyone mentioned it above but I also nolonger go anywhere without my flea market cart. My junking friends and I used to laugh a people who used those, but I finally broke down and bought one a few years back and love it. I plan to make a little sign promoting my business to hang on it - hopefully I will get it done by the first FM in the spring. And, welcome Nindoll and Stephanie! This is a fun place to be!!! LuAnn on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15303 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:03:34 +0000 LuAnn 15303@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Ninidoll and Stephanie. It's great to have you hear. Jump on in the water's warm. LuAnn Maggie on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15297 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:32:17 +0000 Maggie 15297@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Ninidoll & Stephanie!! Since I moved I don't have room to store any junk, so I will just have to enjoy reading everyone's posts! jillruth on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15296 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:28:25 +0000 jillruth 15296@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Stephanie! and Thanks French Junker for the magnet info. Stephanie1016 on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15295 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:35:44 +0000 Stephanie1016 15295@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ So glad I found you all! Sue, I'm truly OCD also. I don't so much fear germs, but I have other issues. But I can totally relate that old stuff just calms me down. It's been around, it's steady and has proven itself. I get emotionally attatched to old things, especially houses. I see them for not only the objects that they are, but as the creation of a person and a way of life that is gone. I remember when I was in the fifth grade I cried when my mother painted the old woodwork that was in her bedroom. She only did it because most of the other woodwork in that room was already painted and she wanted it to match, but I was so upset! Oh, and as far as my junk kit, I never think that far ahead. All I need is a cleared out cargo hold and some money in my pocket! LuAnn on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15293 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:46:55 +0000 LuAnn 15293@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Sue--yes I do get it. This is about the only place I can talk junk and not get the raised eyebrow! Especially the ladies at work--as I've said before they "don't get me". I love it here. I can talk, talk, talk and be understood. I do have 1 friend who thinks like us so that helps too. It is definetly calming going through the aisles at the flea market and combing over other people junk and feel good about it. Sorry for rambing-been cooped up too long in this house with an injured JH. LuAnn chiccottagejunk on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15292 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:27:34 +0000 chiccottagejunk 15292@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm OCD, so THE most important thing in my "kit" is hand sanitizer and wipes! My dear MIL can't believe that as much as I fear germs - I love to rummage through someone else's junk! I can't really explain, but you gals might understand - I just love the FEEL of some of this junk we collect. I mean, sometimes it really has a calming affect on me. Anyone else get that? Sue momlvcntrt on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15288 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:25:45 +0000 momlvcntrt 15288@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ lol lol lol and you ladies laughed at my blow your nose t-shirt. dever did the dumpster thing.have to becarful of the germ factip thing and also to wont heal if i get cup. butooo how i would love to. i itch for the day i can........lol lol.while i was sick over the holidays my brain is just wraped around thing i have now and want to do with then. maybe i will get that digital camera for my birthday cause i love posting pics. i did come up with something while i was in the hospital. how many people with high profile high demanding and hi-stress jobs would get so much relaxtion if introduced to the junking would. i know it calms me down when things get rough. did anyone see the lampshade covers in the country home made out of old sweaters i just got all cozy looking at them. but then the way the weather any sweater looks cozy and they sure dont want to cut it up right now they want to wear it no matter how old or makbe ugly......just a note and thought i would share heidi Ninidoll on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-15287 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:55:48 +0000 Ninidoll 15287@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ For me it's: Thick gloves with leather on palm side,multi tip screw driver, hammer, handsanitizer, small and medium size stick for dumpster diving, water! small boxes for putting things in, sign in rear windshied that says, " I stop for all curbside trash ", coins in case I have to stop at a meder, power invertor that allows you to plug small household appliances into it.You plug it into your cigarette lighter, work boot type shoes, map, old blankets, garbage and grocery bags,bungee cords,tape measure, flash light for night. copperhead on "curb mining video" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=979#post-15256 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:56:57 +0000 copperhead 15256@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yeah it did feel like being a pioneer woman - I guess it would have been much worse if I had it longer.... LOL I wanted the black chair - goes with ANYTHING! Well, just any color would work... Those are cool chairs. SecondHandRosie on "curb mining video" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=979#post-15242 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:32:50 +0000 SecondHandRosie 15242@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh, man! I know you must have hated to leave that bench behind! LOL Reminds me of the poor pioneer women who used to have to have their furniture, belongings, etc. thrown off the sides of wagons as they were traveling cross country. I remember as a child reading about that and thinking that that would be such a horrible thing to throw perfectly good stuff away!! LOL Neat, crazy video! LOVE the red chairs. Wish I had been lucky enough to have been involved in THAT little experiment! LOL copperhead on "curb mining video" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=979#post-15233 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:03:52 +0000 copperhead 15233@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I mentioned this video to my hubby and he just cracked up. He said this is kind of like something we did a few years ago. We camp every January in Florida. <a href="http://www.floridafrontiersmen.org" rel="nofollow">www.floridafrontiersmen.org</a> for those of you that missed it... One year somebody gifted us with a really nice well made bench. We put the thing on the van roof and started for home. My husband got to worrying about the poor bench. (More like worried about the gas milage...) Would the thing stand the drive? Absolutely no room inside the van - hhhmmmmm I think there might have been... but men are men... So we looked for a good place to park it. How do you get rid of a really nice bench??? We thought about looking for a house that might need one and put it on their curb. Nah. We kept driving and driving - we drove through wealthy neighborhoods - nah - they don't need a bench... We drove through really poor areas... nah - bench just didn't suit. We turned to go on the road to the interstate and we all shouted at once we knew just where the bench was suppose to go. We set it on a porch in front of a real estate office. The bench fit perfectly. Every year we wonder if it is still there... so far last year it was still there. HHHMMMM Now if the bench IS still there is it really still mine??? I wonder what would happen if we stopped and painted the bench??? copperhead on "curb mining video" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=979#post-15232 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:22:50 +0000 copperhead 15232@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here is a link to a Kim Komando video on 'Curb Mining' <a href="http://videos.komando.com/2010/01/06/" rel="nofollow">http://videos.komando.com/2010/01/06/</a> enjoy! huggybear38 on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14404 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:56:12 +0000 huggybear38 14404@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ dEEDLESMOM, you reminded me of the time I got my boys these big robots and after they got tired of them I put up in the attic.. well needless to say the attic got hot and the arms and legs fell off as they had some kind of glue.. it was funny to see them after all the year they were in the attic and then when we were moving I found them legs and arms laying all around ..LOL Grandson has a robot that his uncle gave him for Christma one year and it is sooooo funny.. it has a remote and it even excuse the term.. farts. and thens laughs at itself and then it whistles at the girls.. it is really too cute.. he keeps it at my house because his is afraid his little brother will break it.. it is expensive but oh how we would laugh at that guy.. and legos my kids played with them for years and grandson also played with them for years... Lorene on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14403 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:46:58 +0000 Lorene 14403@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OMG ... I've gotta make one of those for my son. He would flip for it! Thanks for the idea! deedlesmom on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14390 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:27:57 +0000 deedlesmom 14390@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ my almost 15 year old still likes them too.... they are on his Christmas list again. I probably have at least $600 into them including his Lego Mindstorm robot!!! Which of course, he played with twice and it's gone into the attic. Should put it on criagslist... Sheree Frenchjunker on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-14373 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:37:10 +0000 Frenchjunker 14373@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Paris, France, Marché aux Puces, the biggest flea market on earth. Ebay, the largest flea market in cyber space. Who says better :-)) Just for a smile ... AnnOfGreenoak on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14363 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:08:38 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 14363@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i really enjoyed that link french junker..... the lamp is pretty cool....especially if you melted some starwars lego guys into it...thats what my grandkids like...ann dianeinthevalley on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14361 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:37:15 +0000 dianeinthevalley 14361@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ladies I have a 16 year old son who just asked for legos for Christmas! ps he thought the lego lamp was cool gigi on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14339 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:40:47 +0000 gigi 14339@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oh, frenchy...i kinda like it ;} (for a kids room, anyway) Leveta on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-14335 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:10:20 +0000 Leveta 14335@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lousville Ky. Has a big every month. We went yesterday and there were 800 vendors of all sorts there... Frenchjunker on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14332 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:31:16 +0000 Frenchjunker 14332@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Please, DON'T do this with them: <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/melted-lego-lamp/" rel="nofollow">http://www.geekalerts.com/melted-lego-lamp/</a> Blossom Lane on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-14330 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:52:52 +0000 Blossom Lane 14330@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Since my junking takes place in the stealth of garbage night: Accomplice-driving son Nice clothes in case I am thought to be a robber blankets bungees Flashlight REFLEXES OF A CAT RETRIEVAL SPEED OF A LABRADOR HEART OF A LION BRAIN OF A GNAT junxtaposition on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-14329 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:38:35 +0000 junxtaposition 14329@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i once got home from purchasing a dresser...only a few blocks away...to find a couple of the drawers had aparently fallen out on the way...went back right away and could NOT find them !! where they went is still a mystery to me !!! and the dresser was now useless.....i learned to take out the drawers or tape/bungee them closed !! i think we all learn as we go ! Frenchjunker on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-14328 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:24:44 +0000 Frenchjunker 14328@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ This is for the question on magnets: Magnets attract only 4 metals: iron, cobalt, nickel and steel (which consists mainly of iron). That means, you've got one of these if your magnet sticks. copperhead on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-14327 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:02:37 +0000 copperhead 14327@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ever watch a piano fall off a truck??? When I was a kid out on my bike a pick up truck went around a corner and the piano flipped over the side and rolled a couple times - you should have heard the music!!! Then I went home and here it was our piano. copperhead on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-14326 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:51:59 +0000 copperhead 14326@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ How about a pair of bib overalls to climb into in an emergency??? copperhead on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-14325 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:47:41 +0000 copperhead 14325@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Indianapolis may not have good flea markets but we have Goodwill where they weigh it and you pay by the pound. (As long as it isn't too heavy it is great.) They also have very inexpensive furniture (it is not priced by the pound) I have found some way cool stuff there. My most recent find was a Singer 503 sewing machine in a very nice Queen Anne cabinet for $15. The machine wasn't working at the time but I was able to easily fix it. It is in mint condition not even a scratch on it - now that it is working it is a fantastic sewing machine. copperhead on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-14324 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:26:51 +0000 copperhead 14324@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ If you don't like walking on Lego's in the middle of the night... I made mats for my kids. The mats were just a big hemmed piece of fabric. In the middle of the long direction I put tote handles on each side of the fabric. Then when they are done with Lego's fold the long ends of the fabric in thirds over the legos and then fold the handles together and hang on the door knob. When they are ready to play again they just have to spread it back out. Some times I put a button between the handles and a loop on the other side between the handles. mollybee on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13877 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:25:01 +0000 mollybee 13877@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ME TOO ON SPRINGFIELD,OHIO!!! GREAT PLACE TO GO!.. Blossom Lane on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13850 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:57:11 +0000 Blossom Lane 13850@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ditto on Springfield, Ohio. It's absolutely enormous. AnnOfGreenoak on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13847 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:34:24 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 13847@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i wish indiana had some good ones...my favorites are springfield ohio. especially the extravaganza and kane county west of chicago... ann moderator on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13846 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:28:06 +0000 moderator 13846@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hey folks, thanks for the info, Please post your flea market suggestions over on the FMS blog that I linked above. <a href="http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/2009/11/flea-market-round-up.html" rel="nofollow">http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/2009/11/flea-market-round-up.html</a> gigi on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13845 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:18:40 +0000 gigi 13845@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ <a href="http://www.hartvillemarketplace.com" rel="nofollow">www.hartvillemarketplace.com</a> is the place to go in ohio. offers year-round activity and a gammit of things to choose from. may-oct are the best flea market times and you can easily spend hours on end peeking thru the 1000 vendor spaces...inside and out. if you want a laid back homey environment and great food as you stroll, then off to hartville fleamarket you need to go!! :) SecondHandRosie on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13843 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:56:04 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13843@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Sorry, Robelyn. Didn't realize that you had posted until I came back here to post again! Not going to be able to make it to Malakoff on this trip to Texas. DH had injections in his back today and will have to go in for his third (and final, at least for awhile, I hope!) visit a day sooner than what we thought. There isn't enough time for us to shop/look, etc. and see the grandkids, too. Darn priorities, anyway! LOL When we get ready to go I'll holler attcha. Thanks. thehillbillies on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13841 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:34:14 +0000 thehillbillies 13841@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Janelle- you beat me to the post! But of course, I'm sure Ki is going to add that one since she visits it every so often. You must go on Thursday, when I have a booth we set up then and there are a lot of people out shopping for stuff right off the trucks! The Farmers Wife on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13839 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:06:29 +0000 The Farmers Wife 13839@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What Cheer Flea Market in What Cheer, Iowa....but I am guessing that Ki knows anout this one! I love it becasue there is a wide variety of product - vintage, primitive, art deco, etc. I also love that the prices are always good. I like to go on Friday, but would really like try Thursday - haven't done that yet. There is also tons of great food provided by local clubs, organizations. It is the first weekend in MAy, August and October. <a href="http://www.whatcheerfleamarket.com" rel="nofollow">www.whatcheerfleamarket.com</a> moderator on "Ki Needs your help-Flea Market Round-up" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=868#post-13838 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:04:02 +0000 moderator 13838@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ You can't have a flea market magazine without a flea market guide listing the best antique shows and fleas in the country! The Flea Market Style team has chosen their favorite events to highlight in the magazine, now it is your chance to let us know yours. We'd like to stick to fleas and shows that offer at least 50 vendors. Let us know the flea or show's name, city and state (or province, if in Canada), and why you love to shop it. Also, we would appreciate its website address or phone number - if you have one on hand - so we can check it out for consideration. Come on over to the Flea market Style Blog to enter your favorite flea <a href="http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/2009/11/flea-market-round-up.html" rel="nofollow">http://fleamarketstylemag.blogspot.com/2009/11/flea-market-round-up.html</a> Thanks for your help on this! Ki redneckChic on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13789 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:06:01 +0000 redneckChic 13789@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ LOL I posted too!!! What a fun give-away!!! You have a GREAT Etsy store too!!! ;-) Robelyn Lorene on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13784 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:04:41 +0000 Lorene 13784@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Pick me, pick me! I posted! SecondHandRosie on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13776 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:12:35 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13776@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Shhhh..don't tell'em!!! LOL The Farmers Wife on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13774 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:10:35 +0000 The Farmers Wife 13774@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Only four people have posted comments!!!! Keep em coming! SecondHandRosie on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13706 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:03:27 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13706@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Just signed up for the neat stuff. It wouldn't let me sign up under my 'Rosie username. Had me registered under my Garden Web name, but guess that that's okay! Thanks for the chance to win! LuAnn on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13703 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:07:12 +0000 LuAnn 13703@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Was just there. Great giveaways. Loved you Etsy items also. Thanks. LuAnn The Farmers Wife on "Leftover Halloween Giveaway" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=859#post-13702 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:58:15 +0000 The Farmers Wife 13702@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Check out my blog for a leftover Halloween giveaway! <a href="http://www.thefarmerswifeiniowa.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.thefarmerswifeiniowa.blogspot.com</a> Leveta on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13670 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:10:24 +0000 Leveta 13670@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OH Greta for shame....Snicker,Snicker... Blossom Lane on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13668 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:45:34 +0000 Blossom Lane 13668@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I say we locate this bountiful Big Ben collector and her clocks! One of us can run interference while other Sisters Of The Junk wind and set her ticking time bombs to go off in succession after succession of mind-numbing madness. As we explain to her that we only purchase clocks that have precise pitch and tonal qualities, (hence the need to listen to every alarm) she will undoubtedly declare an instant blue light special and "wha la"...we split the kitty. I cannot believe I just suggested such a scheme. I am truly ashamed. I don't know what came over me. I have an overabundance of clocks as it is. I don't need any more. But if I DID choose one, it would be the one with the black face and rhinestone jewels surrounding the outer perimeter. OOPS! There I go again. I must be a fiend. Am now checking the phone book for the nearest chapter of alclockholics anonymous. I need intervention. : O redneckChic on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13661 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:03:26 +0000 redneckChic 13661@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh my gosh...why don't i find things like that? Those sort of junk sales just wind me up ;-) !!! What a great haul!!! junxtaposition on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13639 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:25:28 +0000 junxtaposition 13639@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ just a note blossom..these are NOT mine...gees wish them were....just a blog a ran across........lucky girl ! Blossom Lane on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13632 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:34:10 +0000 Blossom Lane 13632@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Clocks are something I have always collected. I have them all over our house. I love the ticking sound. I also love the sound of clock chimes. Seeing your haul is making me fight to beat-back a bad case of time-piece envy. A lot of those clocks are gorgeous! lovecrafting on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13629 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:03:20 +0000 lovecrafting 13629@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would have gone crazy at that sale! junxtaposition on "tick tock" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=851#post-13628 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:31:34 +0000 junxtaposition 13628@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i dont know this girl, but reading her blog made my heart beat faster...just imagining how she felt.....for the love of junk..check it out...(and i myself am a clock collector !!) <a href="http://sylviasdaughter.blogspot.com/2009/10/hickory-dickory-dockour-saturday-finds.html" rel="nofollow">http://sylviasdaughter.blogspot.com/2009/10/hickory-dickory-dockour-saturday-finds.html</a> redneckChic on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13621 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:49:26 +0000 redneckChic 13621@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hey Rosie!!! Where I'm at isn't anywhere close to where you are going to be - but I would love to put a face to your name (I enjoy your posts!) - so if you have time for some junkin' with a tag-along let me know! I love LOVE Malakoff and I'm not THAT far away!!! It would be a blast to meet you!!! ;-) Robelyn robolady on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13619 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:29:35 +0000 robolady 13619@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Just so you'll know. Winnie & Tulula's will be close the week of thanksgiving. we will open on Friday with our wonderful Christmas Open House. So come by on Friday after Turkey Day. Margo SecondHandRosie on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13508 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:58:24 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13508@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for all the help. Margo, I didn't realize that that was where Ruff was located. I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Hope we get enough time to do all that I want to do. (Yeah, right!) robolady on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13503 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:29:43 +0000 robolady 13503@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ok, this is my stomping grounds. You must visit malakoff, you'll see Antiques on Royal, but realize that it is not the only store in town. There is a map at all the stores, and the best street is Terry Street. You need to see Donna at Curious goods <a href="http://curiousgoodsantiques.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://curiousgoodsantiques.blogspot.com/</a> And Lilly at Junk Palace <a href="http://junkpalaceofcanton.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://junkpalaceofcanton.blogspot.com/</a> And do be sure to stop by my place at Winnie & Tulula's in Athens. <a href="http://winnieandtululas.blogspot.com/," rel="nofollow">http://winnieandtululas.blogspot.com/,</a> I'm in the second room, first booth on the left. The name of my place is Ruff. Have a great time. Margo lovecrafting on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13464 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:33:18 +0000 lovecrafting 13464@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ sorry it is thethriftshopper.com lovecrafting on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13463 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:45 +0000 lovecrafting 13463@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ There is a site that lists thrift stores in almost every part of the country. I think it is <a href="http://www.thriftshopper.com." rel="nofollow">www.thriftshopper.com.</a> SecondHandRosie on "Shops/Junk Places in the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler TX area?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=839#post-13462 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:48:57 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13462@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Going to visit DSD and family in Spring, TX for Thanksgiving. Would also like to go through the Malakoff, Athens, Tyler area and hit some places. I know about Winnie and Tululah's. Where else do I not need to miss!? TIA Maggie on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13343 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:27:48 +0000 Maggie 13343@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was thinking the same thing when I read that! SecondHandRosie on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13334 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:49:57 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13334@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yep, I agree. I love the name! mollybee on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13326 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:42:13 +0000 mollybee 13326@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love the name of this sale!...makes ya want to go to see what ya can find!...good luck! Maggie on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13319 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:59:45 +0000 Maggie 13319@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That could be the reason.....ROTFLMBO! SecondHandRosie on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13318 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:50:27 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13318@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ And.....is that the reason why you feel so comfortable here at the JR!? LOL ((Maggie)) SecondHandRosie on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13312 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:16:15 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13312@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yep, seems like Illinois must have a bunch of good ones, too. LuAnn on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13310 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:53:43 +0000 LuAnn 13310@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm with SHR. Minnesota and Texas seem to have the best places. LOL LuAnn Maggie on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13307 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:34:01 +0000 Maggie 13307@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gigi...never heard of that, but it sounds interesting. I love nuts! Maggie on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13306 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:26:08 +0000 Maggie 13306@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wish I could be there! Too far for me! SecondHandRosie on "Slighly Rusted Bird Cage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=795#post-13303 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:53:21 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13303@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Yeah, what Kudzuween said...LOL SecondHandRosie on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13300 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:38:05 +0000 SecondHandRosie 13300@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Awww...man! You people in Minnesota seem to have all the fun!! LOL daisytoad on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13287 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:06:12 +0000 daisytoad 13287@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love all of your ideas! It's awful wet and chilly here, so I have a few more days to ponder it! the shelves just pop out so that would be simple to remove, I was also thinking of papering them! My next question, if I do decide to repaint it, do I need to sand it down first or does the chippy texture underneath add to the overall effect? gigi on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13284 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:29:34 +0000 gigi 13284@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ just a fyi tip....just read an article in american profile or relish? that comes in our sunday paper about a couple who make syrup from shagtree bark....and they make hickory too. have you ever heard or tried either kind of syrup, i guess it tastes really nutty?? Meadowview Farm on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13283 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:30:11 +0000 Meadowview Farm 13283@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hey Marge... Hope you have a great sale - wish I had time, but at a conference Friday, off to an auction today, and working at the Hixton Antique Mall Sunday. Please share how your sale went! Kari Marge on "Gathering Dust - fall sale" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=825#post-13282 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:59:23 +0000 Marge 13282@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ If you are in the southeast Minnesota area today or next Fri and Sat Oct 30 & 31), you don't want to miss our Gathering Dust sale. Yesterday was day 1 of 4 and it was great!! We have all kinds of goodies -- vintage/antique to new and everything in between. Of course there are lots of what I like to call pieces/parts for your own junk projects. Come see us. It rained all morning yesterday and snowed all afternoon. Today is supposed to be much nicer. :) 900 Whitewater Avenue, St. Charles Mn Come around to the back door of Gatherings & Gifts More info on my blog. <a href="http://www.emmasnookandgranny.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.emmasnookandgranny.com/</a> Leveta on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13280 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:31:52 +0000 Leveta 13280@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We went and gathered hickory nuts yesterday in a BIG forest. There was water standing everwhere. It was awful but we got 13 grass sacks full... Maggie on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13278 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:23:33 +0000 Maggie 13278@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I can understand why they did that. You should see my yard. It never has time to dry out between rains. Don't know when I will get to mow again. Oh well, that's a good excuse for me not mowing....LOL AnnOfGreenoak on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13273 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:07:44 +0000 AnnOfGreenoak 13273@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i would take the top 2 shelves out , if its not too hard.... and paint it white...then drybrush a darker white over it...then sand back a bit... it looks like a wardrobe with a drawer on the bottom, but not if the shelves are original.......here it would sell fast , done ,at 140... maybe more...but in this economy i like to stay low when i can.... ann <a href="http://www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.magpiecottage.blogspot.com</a> magark on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13262 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:23:54 +0000 magark 13262@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ For Maggie - The sale tomorrow has been postponed until the 31st due to the field being too wet and flooded. Just wanted to let you know before you head that way. They rented over 100 booths! Jan mcnaughton on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13254 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:27:10 +0000 mcnaughton 13254@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Legos go pretty well on Ebay if you are so inclined. Craigslist folks will buy, too. I buy them at garage sales and sell them on Ebay for my "pin money." Does anyone say "pin money" anymore? Do you know where the expression came from. Funny what a Lego discussion will lead to. cowpalace on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13236 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:44:39 +0000 cowpalace 13236@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I think you can leave the bookcase as is or paint it, and it would look just great. Do consider what you are going to be displaying in it when you make your final decision. I had a couple of chippy pale yellow bookcases in my booth and NOTHING that I displayed in them showed up very well. I sold one of them, and the other one I'm going to bring home and paint a barn red. Lorene on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13231 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:09:59 +0000 Lorene 13231@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Mom, send them my way. My son can't get enough of those little gems! btw .. Hope today is a good day for you. momlvcntrt on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13230 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:24:46 +0000 momlvcntrt 13230@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ooooo i dont need legos i am trying to find out what to do with the million i have. my son was obsesses when he was young . thats waht he always told santa when he sat on his knee. i secide he was to old to see santa when he sat on his knee and gave him heck for giving him the wrong ones the year before................lol lol lol . no hes not spoiled gigi on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13223 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:29:28 +0000 gigi 13223@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i'm with redneckchic on making pendants from legos...but how about making them like friendship-best friend pieces by making two pendants that fit togehter-glue and add best on one and friend on another....or peace, love, hope, etc. and make a charm bracelet from them....using all different colored legos. magark on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13219 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:25:04 +0000 magark 13219@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Check out Ebay - older sets are going anywhere between $ 200 - $ 400 depending on the set. Jan Leveta on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13214 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:20:18 +0000 Leveta 13214@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Doing a happy dance for you mom...GO MOM, GO MOM...(in rythem to the happy dance) momlvcntrt on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13213 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:38:24 +0000 momlvcntrt 13213@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i think you should drop it off at my place momlvcntrt on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13211 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:35:27 +0000 momlvcntrt 13211@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ o linda so true. i barked out many of foul launguage over those army men. and so true the rifles were always facing up. hey robolyn,i just might take you up on that one. still have the pins just let me know when ya want them. good news for me i am almost on the top of the transplant list.yehhhhhhhhhh. i feel terrible but working on junking always make me feel better. thanks for your prayers everyone VanessaKae on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13209 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:58:09 +0000 VanessaKae 13209@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I think you could make some neat picture frames with legos. Also, what about just putting some misc. pieces in jars (like you would marbles, dominoes, etc.). Wouldn't that be cute sitting on a shelf in a playroom? We have a TON of legos at our house! They have all come from thrift stores or garage sales. I'm like you, Lorene. I nag at my boys to pick them up all the time, but I'm the one who can't pass them up when I see them at sales. huggybear38 on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13193 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:22:46 +0000 huggybear38 13193@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ daisy looking at some of the Blogs on here.. I have seen some awesome work done on old items.. and I can see this painted a pretty cream color and the inside some pretty paper or a contrasting color .. it is a great find for $10.00 that was a steal.. watch out the cops aren't after you for that steal.. Don't worry I will swear you were with me..at all times.. daisytoad on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13192 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:09:30 +0000 daisytoad 13192@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks everyone! I may leave it as is, then in spring paint it for a market. But I haven't decided yet! I paid 10bucks! there is also a drawer that goes in the bottom. Jill I wish I could remember where it was! I know it was North of St. Paul and South of Burwell, but other than that...the day is a blur! junxtaposition on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13190 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:57:51 +0000 junxtaposition 13190@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i would leave it the way it is........(it would look nice painted any color, but i prefer the character) and i'm guessing $5 jillruth on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13188 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:40:47 +0000 jillruth 13188@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ If you have time to paint it, I'd do black but if time is an issue, then just use it as is. I think it'd look fine that way. Price, I'm thinking less than $10, unless you were in Loup City then more(ha! I thought things were kind pricey there) I made an offer on a neat metal stool on the jaunt that wasn't for sale. ($20) and the lady took it. As I left she said how many kids had sat on it around her Grandmothers table. It had been in her family for a long time and she used it as a child. I was so surprised she sold it! Leveta on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13183 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:27:27 +0000 Leveta 13183@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love it... gigi on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13177 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:25:49 +0000 gigi 13177@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i vote black with underlying mustard!! :) Breznlin on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13175 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:55:33 +0000 Breznlin 13175@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ it's screaming "PAINT ME BLACK"..... thehillbillies on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13171 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:17:55 +0000 thehillbillies 13171@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oh- I would totally poly it and leave it be. I like the worn look, the blue, yep- that's how I'd buy it... just like that sealed in poly... yep... huggybear38 on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13170 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:12:00 +0000 huggybear38 13170@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Daisy, I would give it a nice new refreshing coat of paint and then put in your booth... If who ever buys it, likes the shabby Chic look then they can sand it down in spots. but if they like the nice clean fresh look .. it is all set to go... I am going to guess you paid $25.00 only because you are a Junker..I am sure you can get more for it once you give it a nice coat of paint. daisytoad on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=814#post-13167 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:29:17 +0000 daisytoad 13167@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oops, see the other thread for pictures! daisytoad on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=815#post-13166 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:22:56 +0000 daisytoad 13166@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I found this cupboard in a man's garage on the junk jaunt. It want' for sale, but I asked him if he'd sell it. He gave me a price I couldn't refuse and even had 2 boys load it for me. Anyway THIS is the cleaned up version. Now what? Do a dry brush it white to give it a more fresh appearance? So I sand it and repaint it completely? I'm planning on using it for display and for sale in my booth. What do you think? Can you guess a price?

daisytoad on "Junk Jaunt Cupboard...now what?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=814#post-13165 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:18:36 +0000 daisytoad 13165@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I found this cupboard in a man's garage on the junk jaunt. It want' for sale, but I asked him if he'd sell it. He gave me a price I couldn't refuse and even had 2 boys load it for me. Anyway THIS is the cleaned up version. Now what? Do a dry brush it white to give it a more fresh appearance? So I sand it and repaint it completely? I'm planning on using it for display and for sale in my booth. What do you think? Can you guess a price? magark on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13157 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:17:20 +0000 magark 13157@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Maggie - I plan on being there by 7 or 7:30 so I will give you a shout if I see you. Hope your SIL is better by Saturday and you get to attend. Jan Maggie on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13153 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:37:00 +0000 Maggie 13153@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Jan...I'm going to try & make it there! My SIL got sick on our trip, so it depends on how well she is doing. We usually go in her car (suburban). Lorene on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13144 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:52:29 +0000 Lorene 13144@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ IT'S NOT FUNNY! My boys are 9 and 11 and stepping on those suckers in the middle of the night hurts. My oldest (the Lego king) got up a few nights ago and stepped on one. The next morning he says "mom, do you know how bad it hurts to step on a Lego w/ bare feet?!!" I could have killed him. I've been telling him that for years. Of course, I'm the root of the problem beause every time I see them at tag sales, I purchase them. No matter if it's just a few pieces. They are expensive. Jack now has a bed length tote filled w/ misc pieces, not to mention all the star wars sets he has. Anyway, to answer your question ... no. redneckChic on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13140 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:50:29 +0000 redneckChic 13140@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Linda - I'm laughing too hard to think of what I was going to say! ROFLMBO!!!!!!!!!! Heidi - funny you should ask...I had a request for a lego mantle clock this past week-end...get to work girl, I have an outlet for it. LOLOLOL Past that, they make cute lil' pendants on leather cord for teenagers!!! paintwife on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13131 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:00:13 +0000 paintwife 13131@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OOooh Lego's, from what I remember when my kids were Lego age, they make good burglar alarms. Scattered all over the floor you can't help but make lots of noise when you step on one. Also Barbie shoes, jacks and army men (those little army men always seemed to land with their bayonets facing up)Sorry I can't be more help right now but that's the first thing that came to mind LOLOL Linda gigi on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13124 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:47:36 +0000 gigi 13124@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ just a thought....have you checked out legoland.com to see if they have any ideas or any corresponding sites? gosh....legos, i'll have to think a bit on this....haven't really seen them or played with them ;} since my nephews were small!! momlvcntrt on "legos" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=811#post-13108 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:32:29 +0000 momlvcntrt 13108@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ anyone have any ideas how to use legos. i am sure this bunch can come uo with some ideas thanks heidi magark on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13107 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:25:26 +0000 magark 13107@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ For Maggie - Please email me for information on an upcoming flea market/garage sale in our neck of the woods. Thanks! Jan <a href="mailto:magark4453@sbcglobal.net">magark4453@sbcglobal.net</a> thehillbillies on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-13058 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:12:38 +0000 thehillbillies 13058@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ yep- I agree!!! Welcome! Lorene on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-13057 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:35:52 +0000 Lorene 13057@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I third that. Just a clear coat. Love love love the rusty look! Welcome daisytoad on "Must Not Miss Flea Markets" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=680#post-13039 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:49:58 +0000 daisytoad 13039@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm hoping to get us a data base of sorts, so if anyone else has any to add, that would be great! daisytoad on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-13037 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:48:20 +0000 daisytoad 13037@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for all of your honest input! I've been thinking of applying also, but coming form out of state I wasn't sure if it would work out with a profit. I'd really like to find more things in my area, but it seems hard...maybe we should start our own (I know there are other Nebraskans out there!) jillruth on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-13031 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:24:06 +0000 jillruth 13031@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Lynn! I'm with Robelyn, cleaned up, clear coated, and a cushion. I love tall chairs and stools. I've been collecting them for our barn so there is someplace for everyone to sit if you're working on a project down there. Of course the barn would actually have to be cleaned up....... Lynn on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-13020 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:59:47 +0000 Lynn 13020@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and suggestions. Will keep you posted when I decide what to do with the stools. paintwife on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-13013 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:13:23 +0000 paintwife 13013@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Those are great stools, and I've got a thing for those printers drawers. Welcome to the community hope to see more of your goodies. linda redneckChic on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12959 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:33:51 +0000 redneckChic 12959@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hi Lynn! I love love your stools!!! If it were me I would scrape the crusty rust off then clear coat those suckers! I have had the best luck selling coated rusty things! What would be really neat is to have them all rusted, then make a cushion for them out of something like silk or velvet...even cowhide!!! I can't wait to see what you do with your wonderful finds!!! Oh, and welcome! :-) KudzuKween on "Slighly Rusted Bird Cage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=795#post-12944 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:15:53 +0000 KudzuKween 12944@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ you could try to use a stiff brush and brush off the loose rust and dirt. make sure the bars aren't actually rusted almost through. then finish up with steel wool. get the loose dust off with a stiff dry paint brush. prime it and paint it, there's lots of pretty colors...i'd use a paint for metal. rustoleum has lots of colors in spray form. Maggie on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12942 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:02:54 +0000 Maggie 12942@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Lynn! I like your stools! cowpalace on "Slighly Rusted Bird Cage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=795#post-12939 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:07:36 +0000 cowpalace 12939@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I don't know anything about birds or how they react to paint/chemicals, but if you want to just clean the rust off, couldn't you sandblast it? There are companies who bake on paints...powder coating? I think that is safe, as that is usually how painted bird cages are prepared. Marge on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12937 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:01:39 +0000 Marge 12937@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Good junk! Welcome!!! Just peeked at your profile and said to myself, Hey, I know her!! You also know me as sewmuch!!! Good to see you here. Leveta on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12933 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:35:16 +0000 Leveta 12933@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Lynn!!! Maybe sand then prime with metal primer then your paint...What awsome deals... Lynn on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12932 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:40:00 +0000 Lynn 12932@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for the welcome! Linda - The items will be for sale in one of my booths at the antique malls I am in. The stools have a bit of rust on them. Is there any prep to them before I paint? LuAnn on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12931 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:38:13 +0000 LuAnn 12931@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Lynn. Great finds. I would paint the stools with a "rustoleum" paint (color of your choice). If you have a "junk" working spot they would be a great addition to that area. LuAnn Breznlin on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12930 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:15:32 +0000 Breznlin 12930@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Lynn! Love the stools and what an awesome deal on the printer's drawer....please let us know what you do with your great finds! Linda Patty on "Slighly Rusted Bird Cage" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=795#post-12929 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:13:27 +0000 Patty 12929@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Someone had given me a bird cage and I need to put my African Grey Parrot in it.....it does have some rust on it and I'm afraid he will chew it off....is there anyway I can get this off safely and not pose and harm to my bird once it's inside Lynn on "Latest Finds and Hello!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=794#post-12928 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:26:04 +0000 Lynn 12928@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wanted to first say Hello! Just joined your community but have been an avid reader for a while. Wanted to share a couple of finds I got yesterday at yard sales and ask how or should I do anything to the metal stools. The stools were $3 each and the printer's drawer was $15.

SuzyQ on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12766 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:36:43 +0000 SuzyQ 12766@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I was also a vendor at the Junk Bonanza, in the side building or "3rd room". It was quite a learning experience and alot of fun! I agree with many of the points that Farmer's Wife mentioned, especially that Thursday was very good, Friday was sad, and Saturday was much better than Friday. The expenses of an out of state vendor are high, but that was my choice. If I return next year it would be with a single booth space, which was raised to $295. I also think a social hour afterward on Friday night would be a great way for vendors to relax and meet others, especially those in their area. Overall the experience was great. My crew and I had a great time and were inspired with all kinds of ideas. Some of which we have already done. junkermidge on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12722 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:05:35 +0000 junkermidge 12722@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Janelle & Laurie -- I'm with Kari! Thank you so much for being willing to share what you've learned along the way. And she's right, the fact that you're returning speaks volumes. But as was already mentioned the out-of-state factor is huge. I went this year to learn, but mostly to enjoy. I'll definitely return next year, but not sure as a patron or a vendor. Your insight is more helpful to me than you'll ever know. Thank you. Midge Meadowview Farm on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12721 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:49:29 +0000 Meadowview Farm 12721@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks, thanks, thanks....you both MORE than answered my question. Again -- your insight is so worthwhile & I appreciate it so so much!! I guess the fact that you both plan to sell at next year's JB says it all!!! Kari primstop on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12720 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:35:10 +0000 primstop 12720@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I agree with Janelle, it is a good networking show. Although most of the customers are from MN. Not sure they will ever get to NE. I have had many looks at my website though. People really liked my husbands furniture and I think as we go each year people from that area will know they have to get it then because we are not close enough for them to get it later. So, I'm hoping that our sales will go up next year. We did cover our expenses and make a profit. To give up $1,800.oo of product just to cover costs does hurt a little or a lot! I also sold some things that had been at the shop for a while, so it was nice to move them. My husband and I agree that we can do at our shop easily what we did at the JB. but, I had already held my Fall show the week before so this was a bonus to make more money the same month. My next show isn't until November. I did not inventory everything we took. I'm not that organized or have the time with two shows & working but, I know that the items I took, I marked to make a profit. We did come home with a lot less than we took! This business isn't quite like "regular" retail. It's not just order & mark it up. It's hunt (gas, milage), gather (sort & clean time), create (take 2 things make into 1, paint, etc.) So, figuring profit is a little more difficult. Hope this answers your question, Kari! Laurie :) Janelle, I didn't even look at the sheet for sign ups. How much did the spaces go up? The Farmers Wife on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12706 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:36:25 +0000 The Farmers Wife 12706@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I made a profit, I covered my expenses. I did NOT cover the costs of all of the goods I took...BUT I guess I don't count that because I see it as inventory and eventually, it will sell. I felt bad at first because I did not cover the costs of my goods, but then I thought about my husband and all of the tractor restoration/collector shows that he sells at. We take a 20 ft trailer FULL of parts, emblems, decals, etc. and he certainly does not sell all that he brings. BUT, he sells it later through other avenues - phone orders, internet, etc. I have a sale tomorrow and Friday (PRAY FOR NO RAIN :-), and whatever does not sell there will go on etsy,ebay, etc. Another thing -- JB was a great tool for networking. I met a lot of people and was extremely thrilled to meet lots from Iowa and now they know about me. Tons of people picked up my business cards. So, it is a great way to get your name out there. People can look at your bogs, websites, etc. but I think that actually SEEING your product and talking with you makes a difference! Meadowview Farm on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12697 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:31:22 +0000 Meadowview Farm 12697@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I can't even begin to thank you for such honest insight & information...you have been wonderful --- and "no detail is too small" for me. Now, I know this is a great experience and super with marketing...but -- did you turn a profit after expenses (and I am thinking cost of goods in the expenses)??? The business person in me would be remiss if I didn't get this answer....... Kari jillruth on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12695 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:45:15 +0000 jillruth 12695@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I really appreciate all the information! I would love to be a vendor but you really want to know what you are getting into first! The Farmers Wife on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12691 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:15:40 +0000 The Farmers Wife 12691@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I forgot -- yes, Primstop, it is expensive to go if you are out of state! I also had to rent a trailer (now am looking to purchase a nice used one), get a hotel room (4 nites), booth rental, gas, meals, etc. I think overall, I spent about $1300-1400 on all of that! The Farmers Wife on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12689 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:09:43 +0000 The Farmers Wife 12689@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ This too, was my first year as a vendor and I agree with Primstop -- don't fret too much!! I was almost throwing up by the time we pulled into the park on set -up day! I looked around and saw all of the other BIG trailers and trucks and was instantly intimidated! I was afraid that I did not have enough, that I would not be able to get my booth set up quickly enough, that it would not look good...and on and on! My mom went with me on Wednesday and she was awesome! She did almost all of the unloading and just let me set up! She also got me lunch and drinks so that I would not have to stop setting up. I had two booths right in front of the corral - I thought this would be a great spot, because I THOUGHT that many shoppers would go to the corral. HOWEVER, those of us in the "3rd Room" soon found out that many shoppers did not know we were there! But, I still love my spot and already reserved it for next year. I am only getting ONE spot, especially since the fees went up. I had two spots because I thought that I kind of had two different themes - red/white/kitchen and red/white/lt blue/garden/farm. I really think that I will be fine with just one sport next year. I was also asked several times to take debit/credit. It did not prevent anyone from purchasing, BUT maybe they would have purchased MORE! I think that I will take cards next year! I did take checks and none of them bounced! I agree - lots of ones and fives! I also agree with lots of smalls! I had 4-6 large items sell, but I will take more smalls next year. Thursday was my best day! Friday was HORRIBLE, and Saturday was better than Friday, but far worse than Thursday. BUT, I am NOT giving up. I talked with several other vendors and their thoughts were maybe the location change and the "3rd room" thing may have affected sales. I am definitely going next year. I did not have HIGH expectations for this year - my goal was to go and learn from it, and that I did!!! I love junking and creating and I will not give either of those up, so I may as well share the fun with everyone else! primstop on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12685 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:48:28 +0000 primstop 12685@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ The first thing I would say about going to the JB as a vendor is... don't fret over it! I did so much fretting over it... am I taking the right stuff, enough stuff. ??? Cammie a friend of mine kept telling me not too. She's done the show for 4 years, but did say the first year she was worried too. We took a 20' trailer stuffed with a few things in the pick up too. We had 2 spaces and couldn't fit it all in our booth. We were able to fill in as we sold. We did come home with stuff. Coming from out of state our expenses were pretty high. We had to rent the trailer since we don't own one, then there was gas, hotel (we stayed 4 nights) , food & space rental. About $1,800.00. If you can share a room or booth space that would cut down on your expenses. You need at least 2 people with you and more if you have many booth spaces. You need someone to man your booth for restroom breaks, food runs or looking around at all the great junk. It's helpful to have one at your cash space & one helping customers. Come with all your merchandise priced! and have signs ready to put up by multiple items that your not pricing individually. For two spaces it took the whole set up time to get things together. We did do some last minute pricing a 1/2 before early birds arrived. Each night we spruced & re-arranged the booth so it looked new and fresh for the next day. We rounded up our prices to include tax and made it even numbers so we didn't have to deal with change or figuring tax. It was easier, but I think we cheated ourselves out of some tax money that we'll have to pay. We took about $150.00 in change. You'll need lot's of ones and fives. I did take checks but no credit cards. People did ask if we took credit cards and I think it would help with larger priced items. I think these days people are so used to using there debt cards. I didn't have any issues with the checks! Be prepared to be asked by customers to take less. We didn't have as many people as I thought ask, but several did. Take a lot of smalls! We did sell 4 larger pieces of furniture that my husband built from old doors/windows and a few smaller end tables etc. Most of what sold was small items. We didn't take anything to make walls around our booth. We had enough bigger furniture to make the walls. It is nice to have something to define your booth space from your neighbors. We took plastic sacks, lunch sacks & tissue paper for customers purchases. A lot of customers had there own reusable sacks. Take business cards or flyers for your shop, on line store, blog site etc. The early bird morning was busy, then at 10:00 it got really busy! Friday was nice and steady and Saturday was busy, but not as crazy busy as I thought it would be. Hope I didn't bore you. Feel free to email me through my website if you have any more questions. Laurie <a href="http://www.thewhistlestopcountrystore.com" rel="nofollow">www.thewhistlestopcountrystore.com</a> <a href="http://www.whistlestopcountrystore.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.whistlestopcountrystore.blogspot.com</a> Midge, Sorry we didn't get to chat at the JB. It was pretty overwhelming with so many vendors, people and great junk to look at. I was in total awe the first night I got to walk around and see all the booths. Hopefully next year! L. :) junkermidge on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12671 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:28:48 +0000 junkermidge 12671@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Junx -- Yes, I have some pics. I didn't include it in the list because my post has pictures beyond just the Junk Bonanza (I grouped it into each day of my vacation). But you can find it at refunctionjunktion.blogspot.com. Laurie -- I, too, would love to learn from your JB experience! I'm still kicking myself for missing your booth, you were the main one I wanted to stop by. Midge primstop on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12658 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:20:37 +0000 primstop 12658@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Kari, I'm on my way to work/school, but I will surely make a post later today! Have a good day! Laurie :) Meadowview Farm on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12657 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:35:56 +0000 Meadowview Farm 12657@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Laurie/Primstop & Farmers Wife...(and anyone else!!) Can you share what you learned from your experience as a first time vendor? I am still still still debating selling at this show and am looking for a list of "this is what you need to know, have to do". I would be forever appreciative if you would share... Kari junxtaposition on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12656 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:12:09 +0000 junxtaposition 12656@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ midge, do you have your pictures posted anywhere?? would love to see them ! primstop on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12654 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:48:28 +0000 primstop 12654@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That sounds like a good idea Janelle! Maybe on Friday night. I finally felt a little recovered by then! Although I had Cammie from Daffadowndilly's who is a friend of mine and she is a close friend of Ki's and has done the show for 4 years, mentor me through the Bonanza, I still was a little overwhelmed! When your a vendor there just isn't enough time to chat with everyone! I know I need to be a lot more organized next time! Laurie :) The Farmers Wife on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12651 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:09:04 +0000 The Farmers Wife 12651@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ NExt year I think we need a "Bonanza Saloon", or an after hours one of the nights! I know that some get together with others from Minnesota, but I still don't feel like I know people that well, would love to have a cocktail hour to be able to socialize!! I know that all I wanted to do was go back to my hotel room and crash every night, but I would still love to have some kind of social event at least one night!!! The Farmers Wife on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12650 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:06:49 +0000 The Farmers Wife 12650@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It was an amazing experience!! I met many of you...but don't remember who..it was such a whirlwind!!!! I cannot wait for next year - already planning for it!!! I feel more official now that I have junked with the best! thehillbillies on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12648 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:36:46 +0000 thehillbillies 12648@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Glad the show was a success! It makes me sick to think I was only 2 hours away and couldn't make it... dang kids and their extra curriculars! Maybe next year. Glad it was great! LuAnn on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12647 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:13:10 +0000 LuAnn 12647@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Midge--sounds like you had a great time. Don't worry about being a "spaz" I'd be the same way. We'll all have to get together (somehow) to discuss next year. That'd be grand if you were a vendor--could Sue and I get first peeks!! LuAnn junkermidge on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12638 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:39:02 +0000 junkermidge 12638@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ki -- such a great event! It was TOTALLY AWESOME! (Picture "hang ten" hands with that) I'd never seen anything like it before. Thanks so much all your hard work. Margo -- It was so cool to finally meet you after reading your blog for several years. Glad you had such a great trip. LuAnn & Sue -- Good to see ya, Sue, I was getting worried about you and getting ready to e-mail you. The show was SOOOOOO cool. However, I have to admit that it totally overwhelmed me and I didn't take in the show as best as I could have. There were booths I specifically wanted to visit that I forgot. I was wandering around aimlessly snapping pictures. I didn't even get into most of the booths and really "look" at things. But I was there and it was GREAT! (Before we went inside my girls told me I needed to calm down beacause I was either going to have a heart attack or people were going to think I was a total spaz.) I did manage to buy a JunkBonanza t-shirt (evidence I was there). And, woo hoo!, I won a tote at blog party. I'm definitely planning on going again next year and hope you are too. However, I can't rule out being a vendor for next year, if so that would change the plan. We've got time to figure all that out -- but do block those dates on your caledar for next year. Midge P.S. One of the vendors there was a gal from up by Traverse who does a lot of repurposing. We chatted a bit and agreed that we need to work on ways to spread the junk love here in Michigan. I'll keep you posted on that. chiccottagejunk on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12624 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:13:19 +0000 chiccottagejunk 12624@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ki = I can only imagine the time and energy you and lots of others have put into the Bonanza. And then to have other projects in the fire is amazing! We know that JunkerMidge was there representing Michigan this year, but as LuAnn said, hopefully there will be three of us next year! Congrats on your success and here's to many more to come! Sue robolady on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12621 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:02:39 +0000 robolady 12621@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ki it was a great show as usual, Can't wait to see your posts. Wonder what projects you are pounding away on now??? Margo LuAnn on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12616 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:05:38 +0000 LuAnn 12616@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Glad all went well. Hopefully there will be 3 of us junkers from Michigan there next year. Anxiously waiting for the new magazine. It's nice to know I didn't clean the garage and "junk" work area for nothing. Looking forward to more posts on Junk Bonanza and the mag. LuAnn Ki on "Junk Bonanza 2009" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=771#post-12612 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:12:00 +0000 Ki 12612@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I bet you're wondering where I have been...or maybe you know. Producing the Junk Bonanza is sorta like having a baby...it is overwhelming, exhausting, yet oh so rewarding. I just wrote my first post on my blog (sidebar) and will continue with follow-ups. It was so fun to meet many of you at the blog party and thank you all for coming! If you didn't make it, guess who is in the photo. Yep, former editor-in-chief of Country Living Magazine Nancy Soriano, and editor-in-chief of Where Women Create Magazine Jo Packham! I am still sorting, unpacking, paying bills etc. but no time to rest, I have a short deadline for our new magazine, Flea Market Style, and have been in my garage today pounding away! Peace, Ki

rowdy on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12589 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:03:25 +0000 rowdy 12589@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ When scrape metal was selling high, we'd scrape metals when hubby was laid off, got more money if the metals were separated into different piles, I also use the magnet when I'm wanting to know if the treasure is truly brass. Breznlin on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12558 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:07:56 +0000 Breznlin 12558@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ a tape measure - I never leave home without it. And of course, hand sanitizer is always in the glove compartment! Breznlin on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12556 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:04:43 +0000 Breznlin 12556@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love the red door - can picture it hanging from the ceiling in my kitchen! Awesome find -lucky you! Blossom Lane on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12512 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:53:31 +0000 Blossom Lane 12512@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gigi--Didn't sell the cat picture. Kind of surprised. I also framed another...plus the silhouette picture. Put them all three out last Friday and they are all still there. (*sigh*) Robelyn--I should go back and buy more of those bottles. I love what you did with them...very clever. You are a hoot and I love your spunk. I am such a Halloween/autumn enthusiast! Such a great time for decorating! Having a blast making,buying, arranging things for my booth! Great time of year. Hmmm...Now if I could just have make money with my hobby, I will love it even more! Maggie on "oh happy days....part #2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=760#post-12511 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:38:36 +0000 Maggie 12511@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Nothing like that here!!!!! Maggie on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12510 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:36:28 +0000 Maggie 12510@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well, somebody cleaned that up....I didn't say junktastic....can't get by with anything on here......LOL LOL LOL Maggie on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12509 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:33:40 +0000 Maggie 12509@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ LOL....I basically know that it is for checking metal, but like Jill, I want to know what it tells you. I've heard something before, but as seeing how I'm an old junktastic....I forgot....... gigi on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12506 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:09:54 +0000 gigi 12506@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ did you already sell the cat pic, greta?? jillruth on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12504 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:48:50 +0000 jillruth 12504@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Leveta, you did such a nice job displaying your goods! Greta, I really love your bottles! Leveta on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12498 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:51:54 +0000 Leveta 12498@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh tricia that's ashame. I love the old brick... redneckChic on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12494 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:17:40 +0000 redneckChic 12494@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh Greta - those bottles are gorgeous!!! As a joke I printed up a "red.neck" bottlin' co label and stuck it on some little jars full of various candies for a friend...now the red.neck girl has hit the offices at the University near here! LOLOL Keep on going with them - I bet they sell for you! TOOOOOOOOOOO cute!!! As for the money tree mentioned above... When my lil' brother was younger he had a moon pie tree...it was amazing how moon pies (complete with wrappers!) grew on that thing each night! Kim, try for the money tree in the backyard and see what happens?!!? ROFLMBO!!! tricia on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12486 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:23:50 +0000 tricia 12486@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love the silhouette! Went to look up in my clippings an idea I saw from Country Home Sept 2008, Mouse silhouettes and mouse hole in the entry way of house with Halloween decorations and bottles like Blossom Lane has on another post, broom favor bags and glittered chandaleer at the bottom of the page it says marthastewart.com/shop (Martha Stewart crafts) Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12476 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:49:22 +0000 Leveta 12476@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh love that Greta... Blossom Lane on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12473 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:59:23 +0000 Blossom Lane 12473@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Tricia, It wasn't me! I promise. Now, if Nebraska was somewhat closer to Kentucky............???? LOL Blossom Lane on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12472 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:53:41 +0000 Blossom Lane 12472@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Found this card, bought/painted frame and now it is in my booth. Hopefully, not for long! ; )

tricia on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12471 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:52:21 +0000 tricia 12471@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That is funny! Our ranch encompasses several old farmsteads(the buildings are mostly gone, but one can see cement steps or a piece of sidewalk). On one place, visible from a little used road but probably a quarter a mile in, WAS the brick work uncovered from a storm shelter or root cellar. Over the years when we have gone to check pastures I have picked up some loose bricks for garden borders. This spring we took the road to town and to our surprise, it was gone! hundreds of bricks, that had been cemented in and some covered yet with earth! Blossom Lane on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12470 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:49:09 +0000 Blossom Lane 12470@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Found these old brown medicine bottles for a dollar. Printed off free labels from net and put them in my booth with all of my other Halloween items.

jillruth on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12469 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:48:21 +0000 jillruth 12469@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I've seen that but never really gave it a lot of thought. If the magnet sticks--it is or isn't silver? (color me dumb!) jillruth on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12468 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:45:58 +0000 jillruth 12468@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for the laugh Greta!!! Leveta on "oh happy days....part #2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=760#post-12467 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:40:33 +0000 Leveta 12467@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wish we had something like that here. Sounds like a blast... Blossom Lane on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12463 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:24:53 +0000 Blossom Lane 12463@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Amendment: Don't get caught by selfish neighbors. Same night as the above post, I happened along a bead-board backed shelf of some sort at a DIFFERENT neighbor's house. Should have swiped it on the first drive-by, but my car was laden down with eight cushions and two accomplices...my two teens (great kids). The second time we drove back for the shelf...the neighbor came out of his front door and gruffly asked if he could HELP me. Does that fella even realize the full ramifications of that question? Possible answers: 1) "No, not unless you are a licensed healthcare professional." 2) "Sure, brawny fella! Could ya' lift this shelf into my trunk?" 3) "In fact, you can. Are there any more shelves where this little beauty came from?" 4) "Indeed! You can go back inside while I rifle through your trash." The answer I gave? "Okay, I am leaving now." Blossom Lane on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12462 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:12:51 +0000 Blossom Lane 12462@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My Rules for curbside Junking: Throw away all rules! I acquired eight outdoor lounge chair cushions (two different patterns)under a heavy cloak of darkness the other night. I have neighbors who are Realtors. They are also renovators and pretty constant re-decorators! Garbage night at their house is always exciting;as most of their throw-aways are in great condition! Do I need eight cushions? No. Can I use them somehow? Yes. Sell them? Why not! gigi on "oh happy days....part #2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=760#post-12459 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:51:52 +0000 gigi 12459@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i'm geared and getting ready to go....it will be "fall trash pickup" in my area in a few weeks....so, i'll be on the lookout for junk to throw in my van!! i tried posting an ad for summer pickup saying that i'd be willing to take any furniture, etc that was being junked to try and fix...the only calls i got were to haul away old fridges/freezers and pianos! sooooo. guess i'll have to pull out the binoculars and night vision goggles to get busy on my own!!! anyone else have this time to look forward to?? gigi on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12458 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:45:11 +0000 gigi 12458@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ some old guy always comes to our garage sales with magnet in tow...to check silver...i'm assuming who ever posted that does the same?? paintwife on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12455 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:31:24 +0000 paintwife 12455@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Great door, i would have snagged it too! Love the color. Linda Maggie on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12453 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:20:08 +0000 Maggie 12453@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Dumb question I know, but what is the magnet for? magark on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12447 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:31:14 +0000 magark 12447@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ S. Washington...across from the Lewis houses where they had that big estate sale? Fun door and color too! Glad you snagged it! Jan VanessaKae on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12445 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:01:08 +0000 VanessaKae 12445@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for the compliments on the door. If you go to my blog you can read a little bit more about it and about another treasure I acquired today. <a href="http://vanessacovington.blogspot.com/2009/09/come-on-in.html" rel="nofollow">http://vanessacovington.blogspot.com/2009/09/come-on-in.html</a> Sorry. I don't know how to make that a link, so you may have to copy and paste. Jan, the door was on the street right behind my church. Can't think of the name of the street right now. It was across the street from those big houses. Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12436 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:34:20 +0000 Leveta 12436@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Been throwing away 5gal bucket at a time. Went to the farmers market yesterday to see if anyone there had the white and orange small pumpkins and the few that were there had bad ones on their stuff to. So it's not just me it's just a bad yr. The one lady said they came in to early. I won't sell anything that doesn't look good. I had to throw away 2 of the pumpkins I just bought. huggybear38 on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12433 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:22:25 +0000 huggybear38 12433@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lev I planted my gourds later than normal and I have a few now.. but seems like I have a lot of blosoms now.. just trying to think how long they lasted the year I planted them and got so many...The one year I planted the snake ones and they got almost 6 feet tall, I think I was suppose to bend them some to make them look like a snake.. but that year my garden did so well I did not have time to mess with them.. I had tons that year and gave most away.. I made a few birdhouses.. That was the same year I planted pumpkins and they took over my garden..LOL I had cucumbers out of sight that year too.. but this year.. booooooo hooo Your gourds look great... mollybee on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12432 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:19:15 +0000 mollybee 12432@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Leveta...WOW...what a neat place!!...I too would like to see the inside...hope sales are great for you!...I would stop by also if lived closer...can't find many places like that any more...thanks for sharing with us! Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12431 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:06:48 +0000 Leveta 12431@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I did have some from last yr, but some lady that cleans hsopital rooms wanted a few and I gave her the rest I had left. A garbage bag full. I have swan gourds that go close to 15 or more lbs...Martin house gourds, apple, and some mutated apple gourd that looks like one at the top but has a longated body... Lorene on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12430 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:53:12 +0000 Lorene 12430@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I wish I lived closer too. A few years ago I stopped at a local roadside shop like yours and they had already dried bottle neck gourds for $4 each! I bought over $100 worth! tricia on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12429 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:50:11 +0000 tricia 12429@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Mary from Found: just checked out your blog: what great pictures that bring back memories..oh the paper dolls, my mother gave mine away when I was in college. jillruth on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12426 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:16:50 +0000 jillruth 12426@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Great door!! Leveta on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12424 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:31:44 +0000 Leveta 12424@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love the door. I bet it's old. It has character... Leveta on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12423 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:39:35 +0000 Leveta 12423@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Welcome Mary!!! Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12422 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:38:18 +0000 Leveta 12422@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Was going to yesterday, but the camera went dead. I promise I will... rowdy on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12420 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:25:28 +0000 rowdy 12420@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ For me, it's duct tape, ink pen, paper towels, small shovel, bucket, sunglasses, handy double bit screwdriver, magnet, and rope, but come to think of it, that's not my junking stuff, that's just my never leave home without.This stuff never leaves the jeep, I have however at times, left the spare tire home, but never the survival kit! rowdy on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12419 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:18:16 +0000 rowdy 12419@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love the door, it has character! Hubby and I have such a "bad" reputation for collecting junk, (hubby's taste in junk collecting is just that, junk, whereas mine are treasures) anyways, we live in a small rural area, everybody knows, if you want to get rid of it, take it here. I'm not complaining tho, I mean how great is it to have the junk come to YOU? mollybee on "Junk bonanza was wonderful" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=758#post-12417 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:05:08 +0000 mollybee 12417@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ My dream!..to take a 7 day trip and "JUNK"..plan on going to daughter's in Oct some time and she lives in the St.Paul,MN area...I see there are lots of JUNK towns around there...me,I am from a small town in OHIO...lol...can't wait.. gigi on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12414 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:40:53 +0000 gigi 12414@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i'm sorry mary but i'm laughing at your misfortune...it is pretty ironic!!!! i'm sure at the time it wasn't very funny but after time....gotta kinda giggle, huh gigi on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12413 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:37:54 +0000 gigi 12413@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oh man...vanessakae....i want that door....awesome!!!!! Maggie on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12411 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:48:44 +0000 Maggie 12411@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Leveta, your shop is nice! Now you need to post some inside pics. Maggie on "Junk bonanza was wonderful" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=758#post-12410 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:42:53 +0000 Maggie 12410@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Glad you had a good time! Maggie on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12409 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:41:09 +0000 Maggie 12409@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Cool door!! Mary from FOUND on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12408 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:07:33 +0000 Mary from FOUND 12408@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I once lost a table out of the back of a pick-up...was in a hurry and couldn't go back right then. Went back 15 minutes later and it was gone. Stopped at antique shop on the way home and THERE was someone unloading MY table into their booth! You win some / you lose some. And if it's sitting at the side of the road, it's fair game for whoever gets there first. magark on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12405 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:24:20 +0000 magark 12405@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Okay Vanessa - fess up....which side of town did you hit for this great find! I love it. Jan junxtaposition on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12404 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:14:36 +0000 junxtaposition 12404@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ love the door !!! i would have taken it too ! robolady on "Nebraska Junk Jaunt 2008" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=22#post-12402 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:36:25 +0000 robolady 12402@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wish I could go, but I've got to play catch-up. Have fun. Bring back lots of pictures. Margo robolady on "Junk bonanza was wonderful" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=758#post-12401 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:34:46 +0000 robolady 12401@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I just got back from my 7 day trip to the Junk Bonanza. I extended my trip a few days to take in some of the area junking towns. I'll be blogging about it all week, come on the journey with me. <a href="http://robolady.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://robolady.blogspot.com/</a> tricia on "Nebraska Junk Jaunt 2008" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=22#post-12399 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:05:05 +0000 tricia 12399@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I've got a list of things I'm looking for, but you just never know what you'll find, that's the thrill of the hunt. I'm going to hit the rodeo grounds at Burwell, I usually get a nice assortment for about $5. Leveta on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12398 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:37 +0000 Leveta 12398@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ LOL...That's funny Tricia...I can see it now... tricia on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12395 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:48:25 +0000 tricia 12395@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Daisytoad, were you by chance going through St. Paul last Fri and lost a piano? We had to go to GI to take a tractor radiator for repair, and there on the corner of 281 on the No. outskirts of town sat an upright piano on the shoulder with a few of its boards piled on top. JH sped away as fast as he could from the stop sign. tricia on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12393 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:39:40 +0000 tricia 12393@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I've heard a lot about your shop on JR but now can see it..It's really neat! Leveta on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12392 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:51:58 +0000 Leveta 12392@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Seems like everyone is busy right now. I was think that sunday when no one was on during the day... Leveta on "Great Junk Bonanza" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=756#post-12390 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:46:06 +0000 Leveta 12390@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hope you will show us your treasures... VanessaKae on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12388 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:09:10 +0000 VanessaKae 12388@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Okay, I ran out and took some pictures. Sorry they are blurry. We haven't had much sun here lately, so it has been a bit difficult to get good pictures.

VanessaKae on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12387 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:05:28 +0000 VanessaKae 12387@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ A couple weeks ago a friend said to me, "Hey, you want to go curb shopping with me?" She had just seen a pile of junk on the side of the street, so off we went to check it out. Turns out it was mostly trash, but just as we were getting ready to leave I noticed an old red screen door underneath some old lumber. I just had to have it, so we moved all the nasty lumber. The door had ants and other creepy-crawlies all over it. I brushed it off as good as I could before putting it in her van. It is a great door! A few trim pieces are missing and the actual screen is bad, but otherwise the door is intact. I'm not even going to paint it. It is a great red color, so I will just seal it to keep it from chipping. I haven't taken pictures yet. Will try to do that soon. rasslinmama on "Great Junk Bonanza" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=756#post-12383 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:09:36 +0000 rasslinmama 12383@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Last Saturday, five of my GF's and me attended the Junk Bonanza in Shakopee, MN--we had a blast and came home with a van full of great goodies. It was all the very best treasures in one place, featuring the great imaginations and skills of fellow junkers. Everywhere you turned, you were greeted by enthusiastic crowds and beautiful items. I even made a new friend when we bumped into each others tata's. Thank so much to those who organized this event and, especially to those vendors who participated. We can't wait for next years show!!! thehillbillies on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12382 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:26:35 +0000 thehillbillies 12382@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I wish I could!!!! Indian corn and gourds are selling really high I think- and I can't find any pretty ones... wish you were closer Leveta! Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12380 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:14:19 +0000 Leveta 12380@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lorene if you are talking about the craftgourds. There is PLENTY...Come get some...LOL... thehillbillies on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12379 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:08:17 +0000 thehillbillies 12379@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oh gigi that's right! I have worked on so much stuff and want to share... but I'm so dang busy I can't find a moment to myself! I'll see what I can do sometime this week... gigi on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12378 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:56:45 +0000 gigi 12378@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ absolutely looks like fall is here, leveta!! nice!!! Lorene on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12377 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:45:07 +0000 Lorene 12377@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ooohhhh. Save me some of those gourds! mcnaughton on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12375 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:32:02 +0000 mcnaughton 12375@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I grab if I'm in the car. When I find something as I walk the door, I get home ASAP and drive for the pick-up. I am not above carrying items in full view as I walk the dog. I must be a sight: headphones on, big travel mug with coffee, a dog, a plastic bag hanging out of my pocket and my junk. Ha ha. mcnaughton on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12374 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:26:26 +0000 mcnaughton 12374@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love the car keys idea. After looking an hour to find my cell phone, I recommend leaving it IN the car. Drop cloth/plastic are good to have to protect the other stuff in your car. A tape measure could come in handy. You can call home and have one measure that potential spot. huggybear38 on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12373 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:16:25 +0000 huggybear38 12373@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lev.. the shop is looking really good.. and all your stuff looks great. Leveta on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12372 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:14:56 +0000 Leveta 12372@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh he is a cutie!!! Love to have him in front of my shop... jillruth on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12371 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:05:33 +0000 jillruth 12371@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Craftybb, how fun! I really hope it turns out well for you. "Mom's Harley" love it! Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12370 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:59:20 +0000 Leveta 12370@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Our newspaper came out today and took a pic for the paper. Guess I'll have to get my butt over and take pic's...

Here's what I took before camera went dead... gigi on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12369 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:58:29 +0000 gigi 12369@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ok...ok...ok...i feel defeated!! i put the pic/little story on my blog!! this guy reminds me of Leghorn Foghorn or Foghorn Leghorn....whichever it is!!! lol ;} <a href="http://www.gijunker.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.gijunker.blogspot.com</a> huggybear38 on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12368 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:52:52 +0000 huggybear38 12368@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lev how is your shop coming along?? looking forward to pics. thehillbillies on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12367 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:38:31 +0000 thehillbillies 12367@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ that's great craftybb!!! If my husband wasn't so selfish and decided to go back to college I could have had my shop! JK! I want him to follow his dreams... in time it will be my turn... huggybear38 on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12366 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:15:54 +0000 huggybear38 12366@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I think the CRT monitors are now a dime a dozen.. and the flat screen are not that expensive..at least not for some folks..me I am still using a regular monitor at my house and I have about three of them..LOL most folks now days do not care what they just toss in the land fill.. we do have a business here that will at least once a year take all old computers , you can just drop them off at their place of business on a certain date.. some are worked on and made useable and given to shelters, some to schools and some to kids that need them and have none. so that is where I will take mine when I am ready to let go and get the flat screen.. always make sure you have your pc cleaned of any information on it before you give it away Chelcass on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12365 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:40:27 +0000 Chelcass 12365@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love your cabinet, Daughter and grandpa did a wonderful job restoring it. I am a grab and go person. If it's by the curb it is fair game. I use freecycle a lot, what treasures I have found. I also had a very large chest freezer and I put it on A local radio station's swap shop.........geezzzzzzzzzzzzz people were fighting over it! The only thing I have found nobody wants is the CRT monitors. Mine has been on my porch for two weeks now..............sign!! I hate to toss it as it works perfectly, just wanted a flat screen. huggybear38 on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12364 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:13:11 +0000 huggybear38 12364@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I went to a flea market and I noticed a lot of the buyers were wearing those white cotton gloves.. I think they did not want to touch everything that everyone else has touched.. not a bad idea.. and the gloves are not very expensive and can be washed after each trip and always keep some in your glove box.. never know when a good find will come along.. with the flu going around like it is.. makes sense to take care of yourself.. Huggy Blossom Lane on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12362 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:04:30 +0000 Blossom Lane 12362@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Motivational Music...Soundtrack from "Rocky". thehillbillies on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12361 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:02:22 +0000 thehillbillies 12361@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ too funny! So many times I play the "Iowa Farm Girl" hat. I was working an auction a couple months ago and decided to carry the meat slicer up to the front from the back all by myself... "Iowa Farm Girl" hat with flashing lights all around... got half way up and the auctioneer comment about my help (big flashing lights now)... but little did everyone know... I thought I was going to blow my butt out trying to get it there!!! I too, should have let one of the 'men' get it! daisytoad on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12360 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:59:58 +0000 daisytoad 12360@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ yes, Jill no kids! (or husband for that matter, he's no fun at flea markets or auctions either!) huggybear38 on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12359 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:44:02 +0000 huggybear38 12359@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ We had an old freezer and it was not frostfree and oh my it was a job to defrost so we chose to get rid of it.. ice and all.. we took it outside and we put bungy cords all around the doors and stuff.. Son and I went off to work and he came home to pick up something he forgot to take with him and someone was already there and asked him if they could have the freezer and son told him heck yea.. give me my bungy cords and it is yours.. so off the freezer went.. after a football game and my son and all his friends were down back watching the game on tv.. they clean up their mess and put all beer cans in clear plastic bags.. son once again set them out front in front of the house.. I was on my way out the door to go to work and this lady pulled up in a pick up truck and asked if she could have the cans.. I told her sure.. so off they went.. usually grandson will collect them for extra cash.. but this time son chose to put out for others to have. he is good that way.. my daughter always finds great items when she is picking.. Here is a cabinet that she found and her and grandfather refinished it and added a found piece of marble and I think it turned out beautifully

Meadowview Farm on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12357 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:37:41 +0000 Meadowview Farm 12357@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Dave & I use the "500 feet rule" --- 500 feet from the road, must be for the taking! Now, I must add -- often we JUST use this rule in our conversation......no, we aren't grabbing cool mailboxes, fun planters filled with plants at the edge of the driveway --- but we may kid about it. In reality -- if it is at the edge of the road/driveway with no logical reason for being there -- off it goes with us. Kari jillruth on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12355 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:23:24 +0000 jillruth 12355@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Usually it's all just a big bag of toys, extra clothes, snacks, etc. for my kids. All those other things I just wing. But I agree, it would be handy to actually have tools, blankets, etc. jillruth on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12354 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:21:22 +0000 jillruth 12354@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Ha! Daisy--live and learn! Glad you got to go to an auction alone. No kids I assume you meant? junxtaposition on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12352 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:43:27 +0000 junxtaposition 12352@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oh...and by the way...never, never, never knock on the door....they might say NO.....lol... junxtaposition on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12350 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:30:36 +0000 junxtaposition 12350@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ we just pick it......my 'picking' freind and i would take turns being the driver or the picker and the driver would have to yell "time" if the picker was taking too long !!!! such fun !!! nothing is off limits....our motto was pick and run....we can always look through it at home later....... daisytoad on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12345 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:33:30 +0000 daisytoad 12345@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well my latest moment... I went to a HUGE auction a few weeks back. Was all excited to be by myself at an auction for once and was prepared to BUY BUY BUY! I made a few purchases and was so excited to load them up all by myself like the big Nebraskan girl I am : ) When low and behold I get back to my pickup and notice the keys are in the passenger side seat. Luckily there were a few men putting in windows across the street and they were nice enough to use a gun cleaner to break into my pickup without breaking any windows. On my drive home, after load my pickup all by myself like the big Nebraskan girl I am : ) (Can you tell I was very proud of this?) Anyway halfway home my newly bought dresser flies out the back of the pickup. Luckily it was a very sturdy piece because it only broke into 2 pieces. I pick them up off the highway and headed home. Guess this big Nebraskan girl should've asked for help when loading? daisytoad on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12344 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:18:52 +0000 daisytoad 12344@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ooh very good addtions! how could I forget my clothes (hasn't happened since college!) and hand sanitizer! storage tubs is a great idea! gigi on "how many junkers does it take...." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=753#post-12341 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:33:18 +0000 gigi 12341@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ just read the posts for "survival kit and how you stop for junk" and it brought to mind one day a few summers back, i was out yard-selling and got locked out of my van!!! my DOG locked me out and wouldn't you know, it happened at a retired sheriffs home and his wife yelled for him to get his stick cuz some ladies locked of her car, says her dog did it!!! he comes out laughing until he sees my big old dog hanging on the window inside and realizes we're serious!! what uh-duh junker moment have you had?? how many junkers did it take to bail you out??? momlvcntrt on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12340 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:31:06 +0000 momlvcntrt 12340@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ you forgot something of vital importance.............................coffee and hand sanitizer...........lol gigi on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12338 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:27:36 +0000 gigi 12338@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ooh, leveta if only it were as easy as that....i have "no idea" where my stuff is going! lol ;} i did notice that the last two pics i tried to load ended up as icons on my main screen....does that clue anyone in as to my dilema? gigi on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12336 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:24:14 +0000 gigi 12336@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i really miss hearing from you, hillbilly....wondered where you've been!!! i'm still waiting to see your fall themed chairs, girlie!! yep, those new viruses are pain in the beee-hind....harder and harder to remove!! we just had one, too....had to get the computer teacher from our kids school to fix it!! gigi on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12335 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:20:07 +0000 gigi 12335@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ most times when i see something, i'm not really sure it is what i think it is, so i do the "drive-by" if time allows with noone behind me, i may slam on the brakes and go for it but most times, i usually grab and get as fast as possible before i'm noticed or before my husband and kids start ducking down in the seat to hide for embarrassment!!! lol ;} crafty1 on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12334 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:00:12 +0000 crafty1 12334@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would like to add: Storage tub(s) or box(es) with lid tool box to carry all the tools, tape, bungee cords, etc. Might at some wire and wire cutters to the mix. craftybb on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12333 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:52:18 +0000 craftybb 12333@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would want to add: Rope Camera Water and small snacks (don't want to have to stop to eat) GPS (hopefully Santa will bring me one) Extra clothes (just in case you find an old barn, attic or basement to look through) mollybee on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12332 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:20:41 +0000 mollybee 12332@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I usually go to the door and knock...but some times no one answers...lol...so if it is at the roadside with a trash can or garbage can I take it ...we live on a rural road...anytine I want to get rid of something...we put it out front...gone in a few minutes...lol. daisytoad on "What are your rules for picking up junk?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=752#post-12331 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:12:38 +0000 daisytoad 12331@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Okay, so you are driving along and pass a great pile of junk in an area. Are you a 1. Quick grab it before anyone sees! 2. Drive by and check again next week, to see if it really is "junk" 3. Knock on the door at the nearest house and inquire 4. other, please explain : ) daisytoad on "What's in your 'Junking Survival Kit' ?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=751#post-12330 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:08:19 +0000 daisytoad 12330@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thought it might be fun to share what we all pack with us when we go junking! Mine? toilet paper (you never know!) baby wipes and bandaids bubble tape duct tape (so many uses) extra set of car keys (too many times have I needed these!) phone book with county maps phone paper and pen sheets, towels or blankets tarp bungee cords daisytoad on "Nebraska Junk Jaunt 2008" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=22#post-12329 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:03:17 +0000 daisytoad 12329@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'm on the west end, I'll either start from the Grand Island area or Broken Bow area, but no sure if we'll travel clockwise or counter clockwise! Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12325 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:47:01 +0000 Leveta 12325@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Way to go craftybb...Can't wait to see pic's... craftybb on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12320 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:48:59 +0000 craftybb 12320@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Sometimes you do have to just go for it. A few weeks back I went and got an insulated larger 'shed' for myself. I traded someone the old shed for them running electricity for me and installing outlets and an air conditioner. I have NEVER done anything like this before. My husband refers to my new shed/shop/studio as 'Mom's Harley'. It is something that I have always wanted and figured I wasn't getting any younger. I am still moving things into it and trying to get organized. Will post pics soon. Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12318 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:52:21 +0000 Leveta 12318@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hillbillies sometimes you just have to go for the gusto. Here I have a shop and this isn't my land. Time is going by and I just had to DO IT... I know alot of people think I was dumb for building something like that on someone elses land, but I'll never have my own now so heck I went for it... huggybear38 on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12317 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:30:25 +0000 huggybear38 12317@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hillbillies, hate to be the one to tell you... but as my mother use to say and so do I to my grandson.....' MONEY DOES NOT GROW ON TREES..'' thehillbillies on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12316 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:56:02 +0000 thehillbillies 12316@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ that is really sad... don't you just wish you had an endless supply of money to be able to buy it and do what you want... kinda like me and my dream of a shop in the backyard... maybe I should plant a money tree there instead! thehillbillies on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12315 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:51:46 +0000 thehillbillies 12315@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ thank you for all the great ideas! Sorry I disappeared! My laptop video card when out (I'm currently plugged into a remote monitor at work) and my home computer got a nasty virus! I'll see what I can come up with on this! Leveta on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12307 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:20:47 +0000 Leveta 12307@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gigi when you post and go to browse where does it take you? When I load a pic I either load it into documents or if it loads to pictures I move it to doc. Seems like the browser here goes usually into doc. Then you can retrive it and resize it. gigi on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12306 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:51:33 +0000 gigi 12306@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ what is so crazy....is that i have loaded a few pictures and have no idea how i did it!! i can load on a blog but hardly ever on here! i do have a printer but am having problems with it at the moment...good idea tho, marge! huggybear38 on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12302 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:59:07 +0000 huggybear38 12302@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ gigi. for some reasons, I have pics that just will not post..not sure why i do them all the same way... try e-mailing yourself the pic and then saving it and then see if you can go in and resize the way you would normally do..not sure it that will work... jillruth on "Nebraska Junk Jaunt 2008" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=22#post-12301 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:53:08 +0000 jillruth 12301@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I think I may get to go on Fri. (Hoping anyway!) No idea where yet. I need to get the map out. I believe I heard Burwell and Ord were good stops. Marge on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12300 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:21:42 +0000 Marge 12300@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Gigi, do you have a printer? If so, here is my suggestion. On the left sidebar, click on FAQs and print out the directions. Then, follow them exactly. If you do, you should be able to share your pictures with no problems. Maybe this will help you figure out what little step you are currently missing. I wish I could tell you just what is wrong. I'm guessing that you resize the pictures but either don't save them or you save them but still are uploading the original bigger picture. I hope you are soon able to share your pix. We would all like to see them! gigi on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12299 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:55:35 +0000 gigi 12299@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ ooh, sorry ladies, i do not know what i am doing wrong...you have so gotta see this ladies bird, it's great!!! ????? ugh!!! gigi on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12298 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:54:05 +0000 gigi 12298@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ o.k!! let me try it again! gigi on "awesome bird!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=750#post-12297 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:46:15 +0000 gigi 12297@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ hope it posts the pic! wonderful story with this piece, the lady has had it for about 3 yrs, her brother sent it to her from the south after she had open heart surgery. she's since painted it several times, it stands about 4-5 ft tall in her front yard and i fell in love with it...moreso adorable in person, too!! and the lady is an absolute sweetheart, too!! tricia on "Nebraska Junk Jaunt 2008" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=22#post-12291 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:36:14 +0000 tricia 12291@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Where are you going to jump in? I live very near the route, but with some other obligations, I will probably only make a couple stops when I can fit it in. daisytoad on "Nebraska Junk Jaunt 2008" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=22#post-12290 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:58:10 +0000 daisytoad 12290@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Woohoo, I am SO pumped about this years Jaunt! Any tips on what to bring and be prepared for? Leveta on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12287 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:54:18 +0000 Leveta 12287@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks Hugs...To hear him scream in pain like that. I just couldn't take it anymore. But he's in rare form now. We kept both of them last night so DD could got to a concert in Indy. Of course we didn't spoil them a bit...Well shop is coming together. I will take pic's when I feel it's good enough and the RAIN stops...Eat a piece of pizza for me...LOL huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12285 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:08:12 +0000 huggybear38 12285@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lev, Sorry to hear about your GS.. My son use to get that and we would rush him to hospital and it was a spatic Colon... or something like that... he finally out grew it.. Now my grandson has the same thing.. or something like it.. scares you to death.. when kids get in so much pain... I was thinking about you earlier today Lev.. have you ever tried to dry Cat tails? I can remember picking some one year and spraying them good with HairSpray and they lasted for several years.. until dog we had at the time got ahold of them.. but they looked really nice and could use in flower arrangements.. we have so many up in this area.. need to get me some more and try it again.. Well my guys are all working on son's truck and watching football, so I made four pizza for them to eat ... made the dough and sauce yesterday and put all together today.. will pop in oven when they give me the word.. The least I can do.. they are saving my son over $250.00 dollars or more.. putting on a new fuel pump.. And it has rained all day so far here.. just stopped a short time ago. They have a large tarp up so as to cover the Truck so no water will get into the fuel tank.. They had to take the bed of the truck off to get to what ever they are doing.. since they do not have a lift in my back yard..LOL Now getting ready to make some more salsa...Friend of mine went to farmers market and picked me up some more tomatoes.. they sure are nice ones.. wish I could have had some of my own.. oh well I got half bushel for $12.00 comes out to about 25 cents a pound.. and you sure can't beat that. so off to the stove with me.. catch you all later.. Huggy

Leveta on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12276 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:01:00 +0000 Leveta 12276@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Chuckel!!! Lorene that was a good one...I needed a good after spending 7 hrs in ER with 3 yr old GS. But everythings ok thank God... He was in so much pain that he would just scream. And was running a slight fever. I was afraid of appendix. But turned out to be gas and he finally had a GOOD bowel movement...But the poor thing got poked in both arms. I cried with him... huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12271 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:41:30 +0000 huggybear38 12271@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That is too funny, we have several Salvation Army stores but never heard them called that before.. I have not been to the one in town for a long time,, I need to go check it out. have two really close to me.. one in my town and one in two towns away.. which is about 5 miles from each other..we have a pretty good Goodwill in the little town next to mine and I usally go there on Saturday AM or Sunday AM as they give discounts then.. Lorene on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12270 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:25:28 +0000 Lorene 12270@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Salvation Army! Or Sally's Boutique as we like to call it. huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12268 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:04:02 +0000 huggybear38 12268@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lorene, you ae a hoot.. critter pee and all.. sounds like you did well .. now what is Sally's is that your TS in your town???? Lorene on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12266 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:53:35 +0000 Lorene 12266@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OMG! For $59 us crafty people could entertain ourselves for months! I just got back from Sally's. I scored a creamed color microfiber pillow. When I opened the zipper it said Pottery Barn w/ a down filler. $3.99. Then I found 8 square vintage doilies w/ lovely flowers. Could sew together to make shabby chic/romantic pillow covers. $4.99. Best of all, I found a red/white checked with bows vintage tablecloth in excellent condition. But it had no tags. There is a huge sign above the register that says they will not sell anything w/out a tag and don't even ask. I let the girl figure out that there was not tag and tried to look surpised. Then she said "how about $1.99?". SCORE! I must have about 30 vintage tableclothes. I don't know why I love them but I do. Gravy stains and all. (hint...hot water, two scoops of OxiClean, let soak overnight and hang in the sun. Stains gone!). I once picked up a beautiful vintage 50's tablecloth at a tag sale. I was walking around wondering who could smell that bad. Then I realized it was me. That tablecloth was in the garage and had critter pee on it. Still paid .50 and soaked it and it's as good as new! huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12265 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:31:31 +0000 huggybear38 12265@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ YEPPERS IT WAS A REALLY BIG ONE LIKE GIANT..... BUT DUMB THING WAS FLAT ON ONE SIDE HARD TO MAKE A JACK O LANTER OUT OF .. Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12257 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:32:15 +0000 Leveta 12257@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That is sad... Leveta on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12256 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:30:11 +0000 Leveta 12256@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ OMG!!!! are you kidding hugs...59.00 for a pumpkin...(HAND ON THE HEART AND FALL BACKWARDS)... gigi on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12255 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:18:31 +0000 gigi 12255@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ not to get off the main subject but you made me think of a recent an auction i went to last summer. just down the road from us, a guy built a beautiful home on huge expansion of land that had a pond, out buildings, woods...you name it. the entire lot went for way less than he built just the home for!! i know he's a neighbor from the same town, never really knew him only of him and just hearing his disgust made me wanna cry for him!!! they actually stopped the auction for about 1/2 hr or so and took lots of phone calls trying to increase the bid amount...tell you, if i had the money i would have bought it, it was awesome....the buyer got one heckuva deal!!!! huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12251 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:48:36 +0000 huggybear38 12251@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Blossom Lane, I picked up the planters and the birdbath last night and oh yea... 'THE FROG' he is huge.. and he is just so cute.. I am going to take him to Lev's shop and I do not think she will have any trouble selling him.. and making a nice profit. the birdbath is nice also.. the planters need a little TLC but they will work.. I am trying to figure out how to make a hat for the NUTCRACKER that I won.. he is 30" tall and in very good shape. but missing his hat. all the ornies are in great shape and bright colors.. and the wreath is too.. so I just may add a new bow and some off the ornies to it.. and take it to Lev's too.. I won this shelf that the top comes up and you can add a book to it.. so I am taking that to Lev too, as I think it would be neat for her to place an address book on it and maybe her customers can sign in and she could have a use the names and address to have a raffel and put all the names in the hat and draw someone out to win.. also gives her a good customer information base.. she can keep track of what they buy and what they are interested in.. the rest of the shelf has three other shelfs and she can place some of her items on the shelf.. for display ..I went to a Krogers yesterday to pick up some fruit and they have these huge pumpkins sitting outside and they are asking $59.00 for each one.. funnly thing about them .. they are flat on one side.. LOL I would not spend $59.00 for one.. but who knows who would.. people fool ya.. And by the way.. we have chili at my house all the time.. Big Chile country here... you know with the Cincinnati style chile and the chile coneys.. and three ways.. LOL huggybear38 on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12244 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:22:04 +0000 huggybear38 12244@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I would love to work at the on line auction in my area.. they get to see all the good stuff before it goes on auction. and in some of the homes that are just awesome... big new homes.. that I kind of think maybe the people can not keep them with the way things are going in the world.. I mean we are talking 400.000.00 homes. large fancy.. and they have almost everyhthing they own on auction.. it is sorta sad.. when you see all the kids stuff, like toys, beds, items the family has collected over the years.. all going for who ever can pay the price. so maybe I would not be to good working there >>> I would feel to sorry for some.. I know others the owners have passed away or are going to retirment centers... I always wonder why they are selling all their stuff. Huggy gigi on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12242 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:26:34 +0000 gigi 12242@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ i hear you jillruth....i would love to work at them, too. have actually thought of asking my favorite auctioneer to keep me in mind if ever they hire for runners, boxers, cashiers, etc. it would be a great way to see the inventory firsthand, hear the going rates each day and keep up on whats hot at the moment! jillruth on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12240 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:18:57 +0000 jillruth 12240@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I'd love to work at auctions! Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12233 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:10:43 +0000 Leveta 12233@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That little pumpkin is to cute... Blossom Lane on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12225 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:21:43 +0000 Blossom Lane 12225@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Forgot to mention the tall brown medicine bottles....one dollar each. Blossom Lane on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12224 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:20:39 +0000 Blossom Lane 12224@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Found these treasures today at an antique store. Best deal:ceramic pumpkin- $2.00...someone's initials on bottom. Pink Pitcher..$5.00. Blue McCoy planter..$6.00 Red planter...$4.00 White planter..fifty cents Two green vases...fifty cents

Blossom Lane on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12221 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:25:48 +0000 Blossom Lane 12221@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wonderful vintage ornaments! You got great deals! gigi on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12217 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:20:02 +0000 gigi 12217@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ (long poled one) i'd use some really striking colors for the berries and maybe even add some ivy and mini white lights!! or even grunge up some stars and add them sporadically with the berries jillruth on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12210 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:06:16 +0000 jillruth 12210@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Could the tall pole lamp still be used as a lamp? That would be my vote. I love those old lamps. Set a table next with fun vintage items and then stack some suitcases on the other side. Leveta on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12209 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:09:15 +0000 Leveta 12209@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ WOW great haul...I wonder if a lure wreath would sell...Love the ornies...And hiding the good stuff...Hmmmmbad girl...LOL... momlvcntrt on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12201 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:22:32 +0000 momlvcntrt 12201@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ how about some shippy wire with a few gems placed here and there Lorene on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12199 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:15:31 +0000 Lorene 12199@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I always pick up those vintage ornies when I see them at tag sales. I love them. I can't wait to get out my vintage Christmas stuff this year! I saw them at Brimfield last week for $3 each ornie or about $35 for the box. You got a great deal! If you don't know what to do w/ them, send them my way! :) magark on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12198 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:14:54 +0000 magark 12198@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I love those vintage light covers and they make great serving pieces, bird baths, and even turned over for a base on a garden totem. I have 3 and plan on using them for garden totem bases as gifts this Christmas for friends. I have been fortunate to find 2 for 50 cents each at my favorite thrift store. The tall pole is really unqiue and maybe some different more colorful garland would make it pop. Great find and good luck! Be sure and share the finished project with us! Jan thehillbillies on "Latest Treasures Part 2" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=741#post-12197 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:12:53 +0000 thehillbillies 12197@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Our other thread was getting so long, I decided to start a new one. I worked an auction Tuesday night (pretty sure I didn't make a profit!) Had a car load of goodies... here are some of my finds... games- $3.00 for whole stack xmas ornaments- $3.00 the whole box bling- $4.00 for all Lamp shade (on other post)- $2.00 plus 2 feather pillows for $1.00 a SET bird cage on a stand- $3.00 tackle box with old lures- $3.00 (if I wouldn't have gotten the parking ticket I think I would have made a small profit!) So lucky to be able to work auctions once in a while... I put all these boxes out at the end when most people were gone and hid the old ornaments on the bottom of the box... naughty I know!!!

Leveta on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12195 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:53:32 +0000 Leveta 12195@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well I lke the short one and the tall one with like you said something on the pole. Actually I think I like the tall one the best... thehillbillies on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12194 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:52:41 +0000 thehillbillies 12194@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ here's a pix of the light fixture...

thehillbillies on "HELP! I need input!" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=740#post-12193 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:51:11 +0000 thehillbillies 12193@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I got this light fixture at the auction I worked Tuesday night for $2.00 with other fixtures... Here are a couple ways to work it. I like the short one for a centerpiece (would paint it of course)... but really like the tall ones for nice big candles sitting in a corner. I feel the pole is too bland and needs something, but I don't think the berry garland is it... Sorry the pix are bad, used my phone camera instead of my nice one (it was out of batteries!) Any imput would be great! Thanks ladies!

Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12180 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:20:34 +0000 Blossom Lane 12180@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Jill-- I do use the resize on here. I will try a percentage next time. I normally go with the 400 pixels. Thanks for the advice! Huggy, You are so ahead of me! I keep thinking I need to look for Christmas items...I did find some this summer...but autumn has grabbed most of my attention. Great finds! It is very interesting to see what you win ...for wonderful prices...at auctions! Love your planters, birdbath, and the frog. LOOK AT ALL OF THOSE LEAVES!!! Makes me want to put on a pot of chili! ; ) huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12167 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:44:04 +0000 huggybear38 12167@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ here is a bigger pic of the garden items.. love the frog

huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12166 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:36:40 +0000 huggybear38 12166@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here are my lastest finds.. notice the nutcracker.. needs a hat ,it is 30" tall and in really good shape, but needs a new hat.. any ideas on how to make a hat for this guy.? and also here is my other winnings that I won to take to Lev's shop..

jillruth on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12163 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:06:18 +0000 jillruth 12163@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Greta are you resizing with the picresize site? Maybe if you use the % decrease it would keep it in proportion for you. jillruth on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12157 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:05:45 +0000 jillruth 12157@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ French Junker, THANKS!!!! Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12153 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:40 +0000 Blossom Lane 12153@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I can't seem to master resizing technicalities, so my pictures all look distorted. The frame is actually 5"x 7". But you are right, it does look huge. Marge on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12151 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:15:45 +0000 Marge 12151@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Well, maybe they were second cousins. huggybear38 on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12149 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:42:56 +0000 huggybear38 12149@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Marge, Now I think I have to disagree with you.. I have seen some prom dresses made from duct tape.. but never any made from spackle.... hummm tho not a bad idea... you could make your dress any shape you want and it would stay that way the entire night.. and into the next day and next week and on and on.. LOL Huggy Marge on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12148 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:42:19 +0000 Marge 12148@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ redneck.chic -- I did some research and found out that spackle and duct tape are first cousins. I just thought you should know that. <wink> huggybear38 on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12145 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:09:14 +0000 huggybear38 12145@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Greta, how big is the pic of the cat.. look huge in the photo.. was wondering just how big the picture is. Huggy Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12143 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:35:50 +0000 Blossom Lane 12143@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Robelyn, I would love for you to use the idea!!! I ended up taking its paper eyes off last night. I spray painted it with a gloss black...to make it look less "pinata". Tonight, I am going to collect some materials I need, and give it a classic face...with wire whiskers! I will take a pic after it is finished. I bet you can come up with great creative ideas. I have an orange collar I may use on it. Glitzy. I may buy another cat one depending if this one sells. Having fun with it! Hope you do, too. Lorene on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-12141 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:01:53 +0000 Lorene 12141@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ It was amazing. Vendors and tents as far as the eye could see. Leveta on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12139 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:12:06 +0000 Leveta 12139@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh Hugs how funny... huggybear38 on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12138 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:08:33 +0000 huggybear38 12138@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks Ladies, I think I may try the spackle and see what happens.. I do not think I can mess it up .. wish me luck.. I had to put the mirror away as my son.. Picked it up and was acting like it was a cross that a vampire would not want to see and spooking out my grandson.. and another small piece of the chip fell off.. so I hurried up and put it away and then when he was not there I glued what chip pieces I had and they seem to be staying..now when Son is not around I will try the spackle... Gosh Men can be such boys at times.. But you got to love them.. This darn mirror sure is bigger than it looks in the pics.. long.. and heavy.. put it is pretty.. Huggy redneckChic on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12136 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:37:52 +0000 redneckChic 12136@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Marge - I love spackle...I just thought you should know that. LOLOL It fixes a multitude of sins...kinda like duct tape. redneckChic on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12135 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:36:05 +0000 redneckChic 12135@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Greta - Can I borrow your pinata idea pretty pretty pretty please? LOL I need something big and halloweenish for my booth and the pumpkin i tried last night leaves a LOT to be desired...i'm not good at paper mache i don't think...ROFLMBO!!! I'd post pictures, but it's too ugly to share... hahahaha! jillruth on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-12133 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:22:36 +0000 jillruth 12133@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh, I'd love to go! gigi on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12131 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:51:08 +0000 gigi 12131@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ cute cat card!! Breznlin on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12125 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:52:09 +0000 Breznlin 12125@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love the picture and the frame - goes together very nicely. Would love to see more!! Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12124 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:20:29 +0000 Blossom Lane 12124@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks gals, I think I will go back and buy some similar vintage cards...bold and bright and **sparkly** like this cat. I thought of buying more cards last night, but wanted to post the cat first to see if anyone especially liked it. I'm glad to receive such positive comments. I am also thinking of buying a black cat pinata at Wal Mart and adding personal touches to it. It is big/back arched...totally vintage looking. Only $10.00!!! **** I would welcome any ideas you have.*** It has eyes but lacks a nose and mouth. redneckChic on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12121 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:54:43 +0000 redneckChic 12121@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Greta - I'm coming with Prim - you DO find the greatest stuff!!! That cat is ADORABLE!!!!! If I were ANYWHERE near your booth it would be coming home with me!!! LuAnn on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-12116 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:33:39 +0000 LuAnn 12116@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Glad you had a good time. Sometimes it not what you buy or how much you buy but about the learning experience. Sounds like that's what you had. Browsing and talking can be the best part. LuAnn Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12115 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:09:47 +0000 Blossom Lane 12115@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Found this card...vintage Halloween cat. Bought frame at Dollar Tree...splashed on some paint. Hope it sells.

Lorene on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-12109 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:06:30 +0000 Lorene 12109@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Brimfield is definately the Cadillac of all flea markets. WOW. I only got to spend about 6 hours there and I didn't get to see all of it. Believe it or not, I only purchased one thing. A vintage ceramic boxer dog figurine for $2. There is no junk or "flea market vendors" (you know, the people who sell plastic ware and cheap toys all for a buck!) at this one. We had a great time, excellent weather, even better food and learned a lot from the pricing and talking to the vendors and/or other customers. I'll definately make this a yearly mission. fortheloveofprim on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12100 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:18:17 +0000 fortheloveofprim 12100@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I need to take a trip to KY.... Greta you find the best stuff!!! Leveta on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12098 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:09:02 +0000 Leveta 12098@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I thought it was pretty also...And I thought you also looked good in it... Shoot you'd of lit up the wedding... Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12090 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:47:56 +0000 Blossom Lane 12090@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Maggie-- You peeping Tom. Hee Hee! You're as bad as Sue. I am glad that you thought the outfit pretty. You may be the only person I know who does. I don't know what it is about me that draws me to economically cheap formal wear. Perhaps it is that I teach drama and love costumes. Who knows! Thanks for the compliment on my latest bunch of items. There were oodles of shoppers in the mall yesterday. I had a good sales day! Maggie on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12072 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:26:05 +0000 Maggie 12072@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Cool stuff Greta! Maggie on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12071 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:25:03 +0000 Maggie 12071@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Now that Sue admitted it...I'll "fess up" too. I tried to find that post. To tell the truth, I think the outfit is pretty, but what do I know about fashion. LOL Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12070 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:15:54 +0000 Blossom Lane 12070@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hope this posts

Blossom Lane on "Latest treasures" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=661#post-12069 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:14:15 +0000 Blossom Lane 12069@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Finished framing post cards. Found some other Halloween items. PLUS, I went to a favorite antique mall this week and found a 60% off sale. Bought lots to resell. In background is a vest I found this week at Goodwill. huggybear38 on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12053 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:30:15 +0000 huggybear38 12053@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ picked up the wine bottle holders and they do need a good cleaning.. but they are really cute.. I think she will really like them.. Huggy Marge on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12041 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:25:09 +0000 Marge 12041@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ You could also use spackle to fill in the chip. When dry, sand to the right shape and paint. I repaired a chipped vase this way and the repair isn't noticeable. Maggie on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12036 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:20:13 +0000 Maggie 12036@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wow! That is good to know! Thanks Frenchjunker for that tip! huggybear38 on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12027 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:22:43 +0000 huggybear38 12027@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hey Thanks Frenchjunker, for that info on lg and sm... I was wondering how I could make it larger... Humm chewing gum... never would have thought of that. and mixing the black shoe polish and gold rub and buff .. I will try it. You guys are the greatest.. Huggy paintwife on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12026 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:04:50 +0000 paintwife 12026@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love the wine bottle holders, they'll be awesome at your DD's wine party, you're a good mommy :) Linda paintwife on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12023 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:56:54 +0000 paintwife 12023@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What a great mirror, and a great price too. I'm sure you can make the chip disappear with a little paint. Linda Leveta on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12022 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:42:37 +0000 Leveta 12022@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Hello Frenchjunker. Thanks for the 411 on the lg, small thing. Frenchjunker on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12021 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:37:43 +0000 Frenchjunker 12021@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Huggybear, what a wonderful mirror! Now, don't laugh at me, but I've repaired small things like that with - chewing gum. It sticks, it gets hard, and once dry you can paint it any color you want. Btw - for all of you who can't see the chip: hold down "ctrl" and press "+" several times, and the picture gets larger. To go back to normal press ctrl and 0 (zero). Love from France, Christine

Leveta on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12014 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:19:18 +0000 Leveta 12014@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ YEA HUGS i'm glad you got the wine racks for DD...I know she will love them... redneckChic on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12013 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:18:20 +0000 redneckChic 12013@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ oh - that is gorgeous!!! you could try the gold rub 'n buff on the chipped part! Just dab some on your finger and hit the chipped area! If it's too "bright" try some black shoe polish mixed in...sounds funny - but it works! LOL Or some duct tape...duct tape fixes everything... Great mirror! huggybear38 on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12012 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:16:17 +0000 huggybear38 12012@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ YEA, gigi, but I don't always win.. sometimes I just show you what I am bidding on and lots of those I lose.. but it is fun to see them.. most of the stuff is different as they come from homes that either the people have moved on to retirement centers or to their homes in the sky... so some of the items are really neat.. I can't post them all or I would be here all day.. I just like to show some of the really cute one or different ones.. Sunday while at my neice's Labor day party most of my items I bide on I lost cause you have to be right on line when the end comes for the auction.. It is suprising how some items go for so much money and others so cheap.. hard to understand sometimes.. My son is not always so happy with my wins.. LOL wonders where I am going with all my "STUFF" so I have to move some on their way to different areas.. some are going to Lev's shop.. then her hubby can worry about them.... LOL but most of what I am going to take to Lev she can reuse as garden chairs etc. funny on some of the auctions.. they have entire basement cleanouts.. and whew.. there is so much stuff in those. I try not to do those items.. but the chairs usually are great buys if you can get the right ones.. and as junkers we are always looking for the ones we can reuse. or redo Some of the older folks have some of the neatest junk.. LOL old lamp shades, but I can not use them as I have no idea what to do with them..so on one group of items there are two lamp shades and Lev said if I win her SIL maybe able to use them soo if I win they are hers.. and the chairs are Lev. there are about six chairs in the lot.. two are the old wire ice cream parlor chairs no seats tho. just perfect for garden chairs. a bunch of straw hats.. Lev said she could use on her pumpkins.. so this would be a good group if I win.. there usually are a lot of faux planters and most are really nice too. I try not to get the concret ones as they are tooooo heavy and I usually go to pick up myself and way to heavy for me. remember the base of the birdbath that was so pretty nice. the top part was not in good shape but the base was I thought would go for about $6.00 or so.. the thing went for over $35.oo so who knows... But what the heck it is fun to look.. hope you do not get bored looking if so besure to let me know.. Huggy redneckChic on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12010 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:12:28 +0000 redneckChic 12010@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh my gosh huggy - those are SO CUTE!!!!! Great Win! gigi on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12009 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:49:43 +0000 gigi 12009@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ we're gonna have to add a special post just for all of your auction wins, huggy-girl!!! lololol ;) huggybear38 on "5 WINE BOTTLE HOLDERS I WON AT AUCTION" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=726#post-12008 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:19:24 +0000 huggybear38 12008@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Here are the five wine bottle holders I won at auction.. got all five of them for total of $14.00 They will need a little touch up or keep at shabby chic. I bought them for my daughter who is the crafter and junker.. She and her husband have a big wine party every year and I thought these would just add a nice touch to the party..

huggybear38 on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12006 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:53:30 +0000 huggybear38 12006@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks ladies, the mirror is made from sorta plaster ware or what ever they call it.. very heavy.. it is soo pretty in person.. the chip is not very big and is on the right hand side of the long part going down the chip is just below all the ornate stuff. some of the chipped off is there so I can glue some of it back on.. some is not.. it really is nice and is 48" long, which is pretty long I have it laying on my iroing board right now so it does not get broken and it takes up most of the board.. I think it would look pretty in someone's floyer, or in an entrance of a hallway..or at the end of a hallway.. best thing only cost me $6.00...the little square on the mirror is a number and is just tape.. have not removed the tape yet so that is not a mark on the mirror.. Huggy Blossom Lane on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12005 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:08:10 +0000 Blossom Lane 12005@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ That mirror is great! It appears to have a gold patina. I would try to find a close-fitting color and apply it to the chipped area. With the mirror being so ornately detailed, the paint just may hide the chip. That's my two cents. ; ) Breznlin on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12003 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:31:57 +0000 Breznlin 12003@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Huggy - Beautiful mirror - sort of reminds me of a looking glass! Where is the chip? Is the frame metal? huggybear38 on "MIRROR I WON AT AUCTION NEEDS SLIGHT REPAIR" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=725#post-12001 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:55:20 +0000 huggybear38 12001@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I won this mirror at my auction and it has a slight chip.. it is about 48" long and heavy.. it is really pretty in person.. needs to be cleaned some and touch up on the chip..do any of you have any ideas on how to touch up this chip so that is does not show very much.

tricia on "gifting" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=401#post-11973 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:08:10 +0000 tricia 11973@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I received a wedding invitation with a card inside informing of the couple's registries. For this I do intend to purchase a new item, but I would like it to be both useful and perhaps become an heirloom. For a while I gave cash for weddings, but then I got some thank you's that said "it would come in handy" or "we used it for our honeymoon in Hawaii." ( I have gotten some thank you's written in the mother's or an aunt's handwriting or in a couple instances none at all.) I guess I wanted to hear they were putting it towards some home furnishings, though I know gifting does not truely attach strings. The girls are all been lovely, but as I browse their lists, I see expensive sheets and cameras,luggage, and barware. On the other hand, rather inexpensive pots and pans and stainless...Then I see that the sites have ways for the brides to manage their lists and see how they are being fulfilled...I'm going for a nice surprise. p.s. I know full well if and when my daughter marries she will do the same and its practical to get the things you really need and will use, but still... LuAnn on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-11972 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:31:02 +0000 LuAnn 11972@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Lucky you! I hear this is the Cadillac of flea markets!! Good luck. LuAnn Lorene on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-11953 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:43:15 +0000 Lorene 11953@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Not sure if that's true. I've never been and it's practically in my back yard! It's only about 1.5 hours away. paintwife on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11944 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:57:06 +0000 paintwife 11944@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Kari, that's a gorgeous picture and a great story to go with it. Linda mollybee on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11941 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:21:53 +0000 mollybee 11941@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ kari...she is becoming a celeb...it is great that so many people know about the artist..you might have a celeb in your home!..lol...hope you find the whole story of her!...thanks for giving us a story behind her...does she have a name?... Meadowview Farm on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-11935 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:12:54 +0000 Meadowview Farm 11935@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh do have fun...on my "bucket list" of flea markets I would like to get to -- that is one. Is it true that on the first day vendors arrive the same time the buyers arrive. I read that somewhere and got quite anxious for the poor dealers -- trampled in a stampede to get to their goods. Kari Meadowview Farm on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11933 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:05:23 +0000 Meadowview Farm 11933@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ One of the best parts of this find was the people leading me along the journey to find out about her...kind of like following a yellow brick road. The two ladies with their heads tilted sideways to see her under my arm gave me the artist's name. My next stop at an antique mall in Cannon Falls, MN confirmed that it was indeed the artist's signature and led me to a shop called Uffda (yes that is the name) in Redwing, MN. There I found books about the artist and more excitement to see her. I felt like I had this wonderful guest with me -- and others saw her significance and charm. That to me is the frosting on the cake...when we find something that makes our heart sing and others smile too. Seems that is really why I buy to resell -- to know that these special vintage finds will be adopted out to fellow sojourners. Kari tricia on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11928 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:15:37 +0000 tricia 11928@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ she looks like she was waitng all these years to be taken to your home. kind of like a rescue! Aren't you curious about its history, someone has probably loved it for a long time, then it was sold off on an estate or something. One time I was browsing in an antique store along the interstate and on a table were hundreds of pictures probably taken in the late 1800's, no names labeling them, no family to hold on to them, how lonely. mollybee on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11926 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:58:31 +0000 mollybee 11926@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What a pretty little girl!...I have mostly little girl pictures in my home...love the ones with puppies...love dogs!!..when I go to garage sales,thrift stores or flea markets I always look under tables...best buys there!!...she is beautiful!.. Lorene on "Brimfield" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=721#post-11912 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:56:00 +0000 Lorene 11912@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Anyone going to Brimfield this weekend? I'm heading over on Sunday morning (the last day). I've only been there once before and only for about an hour. Any tips being that it will be the last day? Jillybean on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11895 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:28:00 +0000 Jillybean 11895@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Both are beautiful..I think I would have bought them also! I like the natural wood color. You can always see how it works "natural" and then paint it later. :) Jan chiccottagejunk on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11891 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:23:27 +0000 chiccottagejunk 11891@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Oh, Kari, She is very beautiful. Isn't it just an indescribable feeling when you find something that really speaks to you? How special she is and how wonderful that you discovered each other. Enjoy her and keep her safe. Sue junxtaposition on "Did I pay too much?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=709#post-11890 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:44:31 +0000 junxtaposition 11890@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ your attachment box is called the 'puzzle' box...if you do a search on ebay you will see they currently sell for $35-$50 so you certainly made a good deal !!! the prices have gone down in recent years, but they are still worth good money...i also have sold many attachments alone and made very very good money on ebay.....right now with the market is down...so of course (wink wink) i would hold on to them..... you got a spectacular deal..rest assured. (i was a dealer for years) Leveta on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11889 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:37:00 +0000 Leveta 11889@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Beautiful!!! VanessaKae on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11883 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:33:14 +0000 VanessaKae 11883@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Jan, I knew you would be surprised by that price. I sure was! That is why I keep going to that store. Some days I do find some deals. I'm heading in to work on my booth right after supper. I'll have to see if I can figure out what you bought! magark on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11882 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:24:06 +0000 magark 11882@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I can't believe that the wardrobe was at A.R. for that price! Wow...what a bargain! I wouldn't paint it just yet and put in the booth with the natural wood color. Let the new owner paint it! Some folks do like the natural wood color and you know some of the shoppers just "don't get it" around here either. I love the odd size shelf too. You did very good! BTW your booth is so cute right now! I purchased a couple of items on Saturday from you. Jan SecondHandRosie on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11881 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:46:28 +0000 SecondHandRosie 11881@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Beautiful "bones" and a creative way to make it even better! I agree with somebody else- don't paint it unless it doesn't sell right away - then do it. a vie Renouvele on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11880 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:37:36 +0000 a vie Renouvele 11880@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Wow! You did great! If it were me, I would paint the wardrobe a creamy white and put glass drawer pulls on and your idea for the sheet music on the shelf. The Shelf on the other hand will appeal to primitive lovers in a HUGE way! I wouldn't touch that! Good luck! Blossom Lane on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11873 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:35:42 +0000 Blossom Lane 11873@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Kari, Okay, you hit the jackpot with this picture! I love the Scandinavian flavor! The sketch and hair remind me of my daughter's American Girl doll Kirsten...(Larson)! Has me wondering who's history they based the doll's on!!??!! lol You bought yourself more than just a picture! You will have a history AND an art lesson hanging on your wall. LuAnn on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11872 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:23:31 +0000 LuAnn 11872@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What a great sketch. I'm sure she'll love being at your home and Carl would be thankful she's at such a loving place!! LuAnn fortheloveofprim on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11870 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:19:25 +0000 fortheloveofprim 11870@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Love them both!! I am more on the primitive side so I would not paint the shelf, but again that's just me. The chiffarobe was well worth the $25.00 you paid. Great deals on both!!! Meadowview Farm on "Found her at the flea market..." http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=716#post-11869 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:18:24 +0000 Meadowview Farm 11869@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ As I was racing at 50mph to my favorite row of vendors at the Trader's Market in Minnesota on Saturday --- my feet came to an abrupt hault when I saw her on the ground under a table. Best price later, she was tucked under my arm and on I went. Stopped again just a booth down by two tilted heads and then a beautiful Danish accent, "looks like a Carl Larsson". And yes, she is. Not only had I found this wonderful sketch -- beautifully framed (frame doesn't show in picture)...but I was to discover this wonderful Swedish artist who lived when our home was built in the mid-1800's. Felt quite destined to find him & his home, his orchard, his charming watercolor detail...like an old friend just waiting. She has come home to Meadowview Farm -- think Carl would like that. Kari

bluejean on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11858 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:43:52 +0000 bluejean 11858@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ What a score! I would do the improvements you sugested and try to sell without painting first. Some people love wood and a more rustic feel. Then if the pieces didn't sell, I'd paint. But don't forget to factor in the cost of paint and your time. Good luck! huggybear38 on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11855 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:15:37 +0000 huggybear38 11855@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Vanessa, I think you did great.. and what a great hubby to come and help you haul it home... What I think is so great about Junkers, is that they see what things were and how they can again be something of beauty... what an awesome find.. and the wood is just so nice.. and warm , even if you painted it .. it would look great.. not sure if I would paint it.. but what the heck..you bought it for you and you fix it the way you want it.. unless you plan on selling it then I would not paint it.. yeppers you did good and have a good eye to see what can be done with something that has good bones.. Huggy Leveta on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11844 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:29:48 +0000 Leveta 11844@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ LOVE,LOVE your pieces...You did good... Maggie on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11838 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:04:08 +0000 Maggie 11838@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Vanessa, I think you got a good deal on both pieces. I like them both. Since the wood is in good shape on the wardrobe, I'd leave it like it is. I might paint the shelf. Blossom Lane on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11826 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:44:14 +0000 Blossom Lane 11826@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I really think you did well. I like your ideas for the wardrobe-- replacing the shelf and lining it with old piano music. I think you could probably make more $ if you did paint it, but if the wood is in as good a condition as it looks to be in the picture, why bother? I do think different drawer pulls would add to its value. Oh, I love the black toile curtain. The shelf is a great deal for five dollars! I love the graduated size of each shelf and the enclosed bottom shelf. Again, I think you could make a better profit if you.......drum roll.....paint it. All in all, money well spent!!!! VanessaKae on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11823 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:21:32 +0000 VanessaKae 11823@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Tricia, there is a bar inside for hanging clothes. tricia on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11822 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:18:08 +0000 tricia 11822@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I like the piece very much, the wood has a warm tone. I would like to see it without the curtain. could it be used as a wardrobe or does it has shelving? VanessaKae on "A Couple New Pieces" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=712#post-11820 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:57:54 +0000 VanessaKae 11820@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ I usually don't buy too many furniture pieces, but when I walked into the thrift store last week and saw this cabinet I couldn't pass it up. Now, this is the store that usually has higher prices. I almost didn't even bother looking. It drew me in and I had to go take a look. The tag said $25 "as is." Hmmmm....Okay, so it is missing the two doors. The toile "curtain" is nice, though. Also gone is the "floor" in the upper left side and a knob on the bottom drawer. I decided it was still worth $25, paid for it and called my husband to come help me haul it home. Here is my plan: Cut a board for the floor. Cover the board with some old sheet music instead of worrying about matching the stain. Remove both knobs from the top drawer and use on in the bottom drawer. Use some old lace threaded through the wholes as a "pull" for the top drawer. Take it to my booth and make a profit! What do you think? Did I pay a fair price? I know some would paint it, but I really do like the beauty of the wood. It is in good shape with no scuffs or scratches. Is it okay to just leave the upper left side open? I think it will make a nice display area. Sorry this post is so long. I really should have made two posts. Oh, well. The next piece (pics are probably switched around) is just an old wooden shelf. I paid $5 for it at a local junk store. You can see that most of the paint is worn off. Am I crazy to like it that way? I really think I am going to leave it "as is" for now. I'll put it in my booth with a fall display. If it doesn't sell I may bring it back home and paint it a pretty robin's egg blue. I would love to hear your ideas on these two pieces! Thanks!

Maggie on "Did I pay too much?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=709#post-11812 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:19:12 +0000 Maggie 11812@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Linda, you did indeed get a good deal! In this area the portable ones in the wooden case sell for $100. I used to want one real bad, but not so much now. Yours is very nice! paintwife on "Did I pay too much?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=709#post-11809 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:06:43 +0000 paintwife 11809@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ Thanks for all your input ladies. I knew when I saw this machine it was going to be mine, you know how some things just call to you. I was especially captivated by the little oak box that unfolded to reveal all the hem gauges, rufflers and binding attachments, screwdrivers etc. all with their own little place. If you click on the pic you can get a larger view.In the instruction booklet they have retail prices for each gauge.. anywhere from .05 to .75 or yu can get the whole boxed set for $5.00 The instruction booklet says it was revised March 1, 1901 but I don't know the actual age of the machine. Whoever owned it took meticulous care of it, it's in beautiful shape. As I said, I bought this for ME so I figured $45 was a good deal (I'm worth sooo much more LOL) Huggy I'll bet your feed sack dresses WERE beautiful. And yes this is just another item for my kids to sort through and shake their heads when I'm gone LOL Linda Meadowview Farm on "Did I pay too much?" http://junkrevolution.com/community/topic.php?id=709#post-11808 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:16:46 +0000 Meadowview Farm 11808@http://junkrevolution.com/community/ In my neck of the