Umbrellas!

                    I searched the web and found very little
                     on the subject of hanging umbrellas
             from the ceiling.  They're popular for decorating
                      wedding halls & even a Vegas Hotel. 

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                I think it's dreamy & wanted to share with you
                              my small scale project. 
                  All it took was a $10 vintage umbrella
               & a ceiling hook (for hanging plants, etc). 

This is my craft room. 

 Disastrous Messy, but still my "happy place". 

 The bird is a vinyl sticker

 created on my Cricut

 using Indie Art &

Accent Essential cartridges. 

 I love the fact that they're temporary,

since my son might end up

 in this basement bedroom someday. 

A few bird sparkles add

 an inspiring magical touch,

don't you think?

                              This black umbrella is aged,
                               but a good basic color.   
                    It's nicely domed & inside is wooden,
                            which adds to the charm. 

Love umbrellas?

Here are a few more fabulous ideas!

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Don't forget they make phenominal photography props!

 

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Maybe if I do an umbrella dance,

spring will come early to Minnesota!

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What Sold?

It's always fun to go check my craft booth & see what has sold!  I love primping.  At first it was akward, messing with my booth in front of all the coffee drinkers.  But now I just appreciate my prime location & accept the curious stares with pride. 

Here is what sold. . .


string snowman



duct tape frame



verse sign

It's funny, just when you think something will never sell, it's gone!
I did take down all my Valentines items,
 including the two decorated candles & cards.
What's next?  Easter? 
Bring it on!  Yeah spring baby!

G.W.

HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!

HERE IS A TRASH TO TREASURE

TRANSFORMATION. . .

GEORGE WASHINGTON IS ARGUABLE THE MOST FAMOUS OF ALL THE PRESIDENTS. 

I BOUGHT THIS "GO. WASHINGTON." PRINT FROM A FLEA MARKET FOR $8.

BEFORE:

THE PRINT WAS OUT OF THE FRAME (NO GLASS)

IN FAIRLY GOOD CONDITION.

THE VENDOR TOLD ME IT CAME FROM THE OLD

LIBBY ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE. 

AFTER:

I HAD THIS PUPPY ARCHIVAL FRAMED!

I SPENT MY WHOLE LUMP OF BIRTHDAY CASH ON PRESERVING GEORGE.

I REALLY LOVE THIS PRINT, HE'S SO REGAL!

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Flea Market Garden

         I was so excited to purchase this magazine the other day. . .

It is still winter here, without much snow.  It's been a mild winter, but I recently got spring fever.  My seed packet order came in the mail.  Daydreams of the tulips, crocus and daffodils planted last fall are recurring!

The publication has sparked a mental list for the impending garage sale season:
porch rail spindles
old mailbox
funnel
old work boots
boat oars

What's on YOUR list?

This magazine features a few book suggestions.  All three of them were available at the local library.  My favorite was "Found, Free & Flea" about a rustic summer camp loaded in junker treasures!

I also bought one book featured in Country Living called "Aged to Perfection".  For $14, this quality hardcover book came to my front door via UPS.  I took the plunge after seeing the 5 star rating with a comment that read "not recycled photographs".

There is some good content in the book, although I haven't gotten through the whole thing. 

Here are a few highlights. . .

Who wouldn't love this collection of pottery? 

 I'll share any tidbits of knowledge from it when I'm through reading. 

Until then, if you can't stand the wait, head over to Barnes & Noble!

Would You Buy It?

I should have bought them.  You know the feeling, utter regret?  They were under $10 and now they're gone.  Yellow. . . YELLOW ice skates.  Retro, vintage, old skool, antique. . . call them what you want.  I shoulda woulda coulda.  Now they're gone.

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It's Valentines!

Happy Valentines Day

Cardboard Hearts

I jazzed up my dining room with some simple brown cardboard hearts hung from the light fixture with hemp. 

These were hard to photograph, so I took shots from different angles.

My son asked me why they aren't red.

The more natural color looks better in my home, and I simply love brown.

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Cake Pan

Head over to my other blog for a fun thrift store upcycle! Create & Show
Below is my "teaser" photo.  Does it interest you?  I hope so!

Vintage Poem

I love this poem! 

I'm not a big poem person.

If I do like one, it has to rhyme!

I love this poem!

As promised, I've created a project using a page

 from the old "Ideals Valentine" magazine

which was recently purchased for $1 each.

 Using a broken waddle fence, it's an unual wall hanging!

The flowers are Prima, Webster's Pages, Pink Paisley.

I used a hot glue gun to swiftly attach everything.

The white burlap was weaved and tied on.

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Ideals Valentine

For a whole dollar each, I scored TWO "Ideals Valentine" magazines.  The older (and cuter) is from 1952!

They are loaded with vintage poems & images.  I pulled a romantic print from one & temporarily framed it.



Here are a few other gems as I flip through them.  They're loaded with poetry & more!  I can't wait to make paper crafts with them!  Wall hangings, altered projects & more!

You've seen what I'm dealing with here.  What would YOU make?  Keep checking in at Minnesota Junker.  I might surprise you with a creation using these .  Honestly, I have nothing made yet.  The pressure is on me now, since the holiday is just around the corner! 

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