Monday, April 14, 2008

Junk Jive Giveaway

I thought it would be fun to share some of my junk ideas. These are items that a lot of people pass on, but for some reason appeal to me. A dear friend of mind had been saving these large jars that came from Wal-Mart with dill pickles in them (very cheap). She gave me three and I went and bought one jar of pickles myself. All I can say, is that it would have taken my husband and I a loooooooong time to eat that many pickles. So, I'm very thankful to my friend. They work great as canisters and I plan to paint the lids black and get some black and white check ribbon to glue on the edges of the lids. Recently I made hang tags to tie around the necks of all the jars. The jar of marshmallows are treats for my dog that she gets when I put eye drops in her one remaining eye. She's a big marshmallow herself! Click on the photos for a closer view.
The first person who leaves a comment, correctly telling me what the metal item in the middle of the shelf is (in front of the jars), gets a free notecard from my etsy shop. I will notify the winner. Aren't these red skates fantastic! I fell in love with them when my sister, daughter, and neighbor went to the Worlds Longest Yard Sale two years ago. They were in the first yard sale that I went into and were my first purchase. They make great bookends for my cookbooks.
This old scale was considered "junk" by grandma chickie and now belongs to me. A candle sits on top.
Then, a couple of weeks ago my husband and I went to several flea markets and he found this old 50's KitchenAid mixer. It works and was only $25.00!! Sure beats several hundred for a new one. I've never had one and just love it. It's hard to find one with a bowl. Most of the bowls got broken over the years. My daughter was so jealous, but I'm really looking for one for her. I'm hoping to find her a pink or green one. She lucked out though. We bought her a vintage sewing basket that was filled with lots of vintage thread, lace, and various sewing notions. That was her Easter basket.

9 comments:

  1. Those arewonderful treasures :) Your mixmaster is a testament to how well Kitchen Aid makes things.Or is that made things.My sister had a new one and the bearings wore out!
    As for your mystery piece, it looks almost scary,but I will guess it's a bottle/jar lid opener ;)
    Nancy

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  2. Catherine,
    Nice treasures, especially the mixer! I give...I have no clue what that metal piece is. And love the red skates, too cute!
    Hugs,
    Rose

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  3. Hi There! Your art is so pretty & unique, I love it all.

    The junk treasures are great too, I love the skates & great reuse for the jars.
    Have a great day, DebraK

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  4. Hi THERE,
    THE LITTLE THING ON YOUR CABINET LOOK LIKE AN " EGG WEIGHER " HOPE THIS IS THE RIGHT PLACE ! LOVE, PAULA

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  5. Paula is probably right but I want to guess too! I think it is part of a contraption used in a flea circus act. The acrobat stands on the flat end while the other end is suddenly pushed down and the tiny acrobat goes flying and flipping through the air to land in your dogs hair!

    Seriously, I hope you do reveal what it really is as I have no real clue!

    Your kitchen looks so homey and cozy. I love the warm wood on your walls and all the homey touches. I use jars in my pantry for storing items and love the look also, so much better than a box or bag!

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  6. Sorry Nancy, but thanks for trying!
    Hugs,
    Cathie

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  7. Hi Rose, I will let you know soon what that item is. I think I have a winner.
    Hugs,
    Cathie

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  8. Thanks for your kindess Debra and come back often!
    Hugs,
    Cathie

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  9. Miss Sandy you are brilliant! I think you win the most creative award!
    Hugs,
    Cathie

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Thanks for taking the time to share your sweet comments!