Don't you love a challenge? Sue does!

Over at http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/ --- me and my big mouth (scratch that...) I mean I had this bright idea (oh wait a minute), OK - I sweetly and thoughtfully (and quite innocently) suggested to Sue, head junker extroardinaire, that I thought maybe instead of the traditional "contributors' challenge" where she sends out a pre-packaged bunch of goodies (of HER choice) to the contributors and we then produce a fabulous creation out of her "gift" - and then share it (for all the junk world to see) - AND...ultimately for her delighted junk entertainment pleasure - that we (the contributors) turn the tables (so to speak) and each one send Sue a little something (of OUR choice), for her to put her thinking cap on (or giant metal funnel) and create her little heart out!!! - (for OUR junk entertainment pleasure).

Sue Whitney of JunkMarket Style

To my surprise, Sue said "YES"! I know our fearless leader is just as fearless when it comes to taking something totally "off the wall" (sometimes literally), and creating something spectacular - so I guess it really wasn't surprising at all.

Well, I gotta tell you...now the pressure is on. What the heck do you send to the junker who has (almost) everything??? Sounds like quite a dilemma - but I know the contributors are up to the challenge! Don't tell Sue, but I've got a little collection "growing" in my basement - and will probably have to load it up in Candy's van for our trip west to Minnesota in August - nothing scary - just a LITTLE bit of this and that...

I can see her now...every day when the UPS or US Mail person drives by - Sue is peeking out the window and holding her breath in anticipation (or fear) of that next package................ it's like Christmas in July! :)

So, here's the link - please go and check out the hilarious junking banter going around - definitely building up to some big junk "reveals"!!! http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/13651/editors-challenge

Maybe a "watchamacallit" would do...

Or the tiniest anvil I've ever seen...



You can always find a use for an old window or dresser parts, right??



And, when you're done claiming your crown for the "World Championship of Croquet" (is there such a thing??) - I know these pieces and parts are fun vintage project material...

Hmmmm - glass insulators...I know Sue doesn't need any of these (she's selling a bunch at her garage sale this week). See her post for dates and times... http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/13104/yard-sale-is-all-done-up-jm-stylethe-details Really wish I lived closer!

This is interesting...an old "air mail" stamp. My junk won't be coming air mail...it would cost way tooooo much.

Old bicycle pieces and parts - Sears would be done up proud, don't ya think??

I should probably rethink that - my hubby might get a little upset if he finds any parts missing... :)

Sue - I guess this could be seen as a warning (or just a cute little flash card - you make the call!)...

Anyway - isn't this just her "type" of junk??

Roller skates - now that could be dangerous...

Boxes - wooden and metal - screaming "organizational tools" don't ya think??

And, isn't this just the "gratest"?? I know this piece will have fun in it's next life...what should it be??

Metal....that's all I need to say - all junkers love a little metal in their projects! (The piece on the top kinda looks like the Tin Man lost his hat...or could it be a "junker's" thinking cap???)

These little guys are playing our song... they're just a little rusty!

Not sure what these are - but I liked the picture...another clue??? Maybe!

I bet she'd love this for some kitchen storage - nah - it'd be something way more interesting than that I bet!

Beautiful old glass doorknobs...any junker would be proud to own these!

A couple folding yardsticks, with a wooden "whatsit" on top... Again, great project material!

Glass bottles - great junk decoration...

Here's a "piece" (clue) of a little something I've chosen for her! :)

Button, button...should I give her some buttons? There are plenty - and I don't remember seeing those in one of her creations yet... :)

I'm really praying that Sue has a short memory, and when the next contributor's challenge comes along - she'll be kind (she may be thanking me for all the great junk the contributors "gifted" her with) - so...this could definitely be in the categories of a "blessing" or a "curse"... ha ha (I chuckle bravely...)

(The old saying "what comes around goes around" comes to mind...)

Stay tuned...challenge results in the coming weeks...!