Twas just two days before a show…and…

All through my basement…

There was so much to be finished and packed, that I don’t know where the days went…

And, of course, that’s kind of the story of this junkin/sellin life!

I know there are a lot of you out there in the same boat…which we have joyfully climbed into I might add!!   After getting through all the busyness and excitement of a holiday show (and hopefully lots of “sellin”) – I’ll be happy to enjoy the rest of Christmas, and the reason for the season.  A girls’ day out with 15 of my closest friends in a week (now, doesn’t that sound heavenly???), and then preparing for our daughter and son-in-law (and grandpuppy) to come home for Christmas – can’t wait – we might have to keep them (wink wink…just being a “mom”)!!  Love it all!!

I know it’s kind of spur of the moment, but wanted to send out an invite to:

The 36th Annual

Ontario Community Craft Show

Saturday, December 1, 2012

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds (Mansfield, Ohio)

Over 70 talented crafters and artists – and we’re in spaces #48 and #49 in the Arts & Crafts building.  This is a fabulous show, and we’re excited to be a part of it again this year (our third year)!  Most of the shows we do are out of town, so it’s fun to do a local show and see familiar faces…and we don’t have to drive very far – that’s definitely a plus!

Here are a few pics of what I’m bringing…but Terri and Susan both have a bunch of wonderful things for sale too…Terri’s cuff bracelets and vintage upcycled treasures, and Susan’s fabulous reclaimed wood frames (and more) – with lots of vintage embellishments and hardware!  It’s going to be holiday beautifulness!!!

OK…here we go…

I put together wreaths (old baby buggy wheels upcycled), with kind of a cottagey-primitive look.  I love them, and have sold two of them already!

 

Vintage baby shoes – whining to become useful once again – ok…a little Christmas tree and sparkle were definitely in order!

   

Pine cones…they’re everywhere – in trees…on the ground… Add an old wooden spindle and make them frosty and sparkly – ta da…Christmas trees. 

 

Stacks of raggedy books, painted and embellished. 

 

Don’t ya just love the three little angels???  Sorry, sold already! 

 

More stuff…rag trees, and some jingle bells – very old…but there’s still some jingle left in those old bells!!

 

Tin cans – definitely upcycled into a prettier life!

 

And, what would Christmas be without a game of Scrabble - or pieces of a Scrabble game???

 

This is what our cash drawer will be doing on Saturday!!

 

A couple of “stars” of the show…

 

An old tray (painted to cover some very “ugly” floral graphics…), and now it’ll be a great “reminder” for some lucky customer – and a place to share some fun memories!

  

Gotta have a few signs too!

Junk jewelry for the girls (and some OSU fans too)…

    

Sparkles and rust – great combo!

  

And…for all my junkin’ friends…

 

The one on the left is going to be mine for a “while”…just love it!

 

Isn’t this sweet – a dog license from 1953, paired with a sweet little pocket knife and a cute little dog taken from an old tie clip…they make great “best friends”, don’t ya think??

 

There will be a LOT more – so hope to see some of my local friends on Saturday!  Have a great weekend!

And, so I am wishing and a hoping you…

And a blessed New Year!

Hugs!

Kathy

P.S.  What, no P.S.????  There’s always a P.S….just sayin’ – I usually don’t know when to stop!