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September 5th, 2008 in blog     
suewhitney Sue Whitney, editor
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OK, we bought about forty of these for a mere $18. Looks like oodles of projects to me. Any ideas?
This is an awesome bottle with an unusual wood handle. $4 for the taking.
Very cool stool for 5 bucks. Ill bet you can guess where this will wnd up. The molds will be used for a holiday project they were each $3.
This gate latch was a splurge at $10, but well worth it. I do love hardware Not sure what it will become, but I know this type of junk always comes in handy so no worries.
Yet another nifty noodle piece of junk. Its perfect for the JM bathroom makeover. Will it hold paper towels or will it become a hand towel holder. Hmm..well have to wait and see. Again $5. This seemed to be the price of the day.
At $6 this time, we bought a complete first aid kit. Not sure if I want to use the cotents, but they make me laugh.
The container alone was worth the 6 dollars. Notice its even JUNKMARKET green. Very cool!
AT $48 each (we bought 2) these were the big ticket of the day. They look like they came from my mothers living room back in the day. Tim asked how they could possibly be in such good condition. I explained that they had been most likely covered in plastic for most of their lives. The plastic covers would only be removed for holidays and bridge club.
WOW! Go ahead call me crazy, but I just had to have this. Most certainly do not know what I am going to do with this. One womans comment as I carried it out said it best. You dont see one of those every day. She was smiling as she said it so I knew I had a winner.
OK, we bought about forty of these for a mere $18. Looks like oodles of projects to me. Any ideas?

OK, we bought about forty of these for a mere $18. Looks like oodles of projects to me. Any ideas?
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Things were a bit hectic at the old JUNKMARKET yesterday, but we managed to escape for a short time for a shopping experience. With only a couple of hours to spare we could only hit two sales, but somehow we managed to fill up the car. We visited Second Hand Rose and This & That - Now & Then. Take a look and see some of the things we found!

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theartistconnie writes: Just jopined and I have to say I love this sight. I am a decorative painter. theartistconnie.com My parents use to have a antique shop in Savage, MN I love woeking with wood, metal, glass, etc. I am happy to be part of this. Posted: 9:19 pm on November 30th
vintageval writes: hi, i am a new member, although this site has been on my favorites for over 2 years. i think the rain barrel water chain is an excellent idea for those gravy boats! have fun. Posted: 6:46 pm on October 28th
junkmonger writes: The Gravy Boat Challenge....First I would Rust--faux paint the gravy boats.
* How about a re-circulating
water feature
* Make a chandelier, use the gravy boats as the candle holders
* Luminaries lining the walkway
* Rain Barrel Water Chain

Now, I have half a dozen "spring loaded napkin holders....(restaurant issue)....needing ideas........Help
The Junkmonger Posted: 11:37 pm on September 19th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Great finds! Love the gatch latch especially. Posted: 2:25 pm on September 8th
suewhitney writes: Welcome to the site Jenn B. Enjoy!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 9:56 am on September 7th
suewhitney writes: Thanks for all of the great ideas and encouragement. Me thinks me should get busy now since I have to come up with a "boat" load of projects.

Later Gators,
Sue Posted: 9:24 am on September 7th
Jenn_B writes: you could hang old cutlery from them and make wind chimes. Or put floating candles in them for a garden party. Or attach them together and make a fountain.

Can't wait to see what you do!

Jenn B Posted: 10:05 pm on September 6th
Chovey writes: OH...............I can hardly wait to see what you do with these!!!! Posted: 4:05 pm on September 6th
suewhitney writes: Catsoky, Wow, you're good! Welcome to JUNKMARKET Style. Hope you have fun.

Lani, Sorry we missed you. Can't wait to see what you found. Thanks for leaving the first aid box behind..I love it

Take care,
Sue Posted: 9:42 am on September 6th
Catsoky writes: Votive holders; flower arrangements; display buttons, marbles; decorate the sides with buttons, mosaic tiles, mirrored tiles; organize buttons, scrapbooking embellishments; bird feeders: mount on poles; yard art. Posted: 3:06 am on September 6th
CottageElements writes: I must have just missed you cause I had that First Aid Kit in my grubby little hands! Don't know why I passed it up for just $6! Must have been meant for you. I did buy the neatest box, though. I'll have to post a picture of it. Found a couple great things at Sweet Salvage, too!

Sounds like maybe another contest on what to do with the gravy boats . . .

Lani Posted: 7:00 pm on September 5th
suewhitney writes: I know. But $18 for the lot... I couldn't pass them up. I told Kimberly we had to come up with as many new ideas as there are gravy boats. Now there's a challenge!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 3:39 pm on September 5th
LuAnn writes: Tons of junk! So tell me how much gravy are you going to serve with all those gravy boats???

LuAnn Posted: 3:17 pm on September 5th
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