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...
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...!
