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"GOT MILK?"

September 3rd, 2009 in member junk     
monakent monakent, member
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Vintage assemblage by: gailmarie Items used - vintage: Hersheys Instant tin, silver mug and baby spoon, metal cups and bowl, bottle caps, Tinker toy pcs, aluminum shaker w/lid and measuring spoon, wooden checker; door pulls, forks, pony beads, screws, nuts and bolts
The backside of this tin sure makes interesting reading - somewhat like cereal boxes, first thing in the morning. BOY, did my (six) sisters and I fight for the cereal box when we were little!!! I think it was because no one wanted to talk to each other so early in the morning (we were all slow waker-uppers).  :o)
Close-up of this dudes face. He started out NOT to be robot-like, but sometimes things dont go the way we want them, so I had to settle for what worked. I do like the red tin bowl though....all that rust......
Notice the blue of the eyes??? I chose that color because it matched the blue in the eyes of the little boy on the tin.
How many of you remember this tin??? I was lucky enough to get two of these tins for .25 cents at a rummage this summer. My 6 year old nephew used the other one  to make HIS version of a robot. Wish I would have taken a few more....
Vintage assemblage by: gailmarie Items used - vintage: Hersheys Instant tin, silver mug and baby spoon, metal cups and bowl, bottle caps, Tinker toy pcs, aluminum shaker w/lid and measuring spoon, wooden checker; door pulls, forks, pony beads, screws, nuts and bolts

Vintage assemblage by: gailmarie

Items used - vintage: "Hershey's Instant" tin, silver mug and baby spoon, metal cups and bowl, bottle caps, Tinker toy pcs, aluminum shaker w/lid and measuring spoon, wooden checker; door pulls, forks, pony beads, screws, nuts and bolts

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Pattern or design used: My Own Design - gailmarie
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Comments (15)

porcupinemamma writes: When I was a teenager, I was in "Wear a Mustache" milk commercials in Ontario Canada. This is such a cool project that ignites fun memories! Posted: 4:38 am on October 1st
junkermidge writes: Oh, this little guy is just way too cool!
Midge Posted: 10:17 pm on September 10th
RustyDiva writes: Love your creations! You always amaze me with how you use every day items to create "parts". I remember this tin too ~ it's in great shape. Posted: 10:38 am on September 8th
shabbychick writes: Gailmarie - he's just too sweet!!! I like how you matched his eyes to the little boy's on the container!

And, chocolate milk does sound pretty good right about now!

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy Posted: 10:18 am on September 8th
alicemom writes: Oh Gailmarie,
One of my favorites!!!!
smiles, alice Posted: 11:17 pm on September 6th
CottageElements writes: What a little cutie-pie! Love the little guy on the container. He's way too cute!

Lani Posted: 9:34 pm on September 6th
Tuttibelle writes: Love it. Posted: 10:38 am on September 6th
JunkArchitect writes:
You are so good at creating your little junk people. I love the tin and all of the cool junk body parts.

Jim
Posted: 9:54 pm on September 5th
DumpsterDivingDiva writes: DANG Your Good!

I just love all your art.

FAB talent.

☺ Deidre Posted: 1:03 am on September 5th
monakent writes: You girls are GREAT!!!!

When I saw the tin, I just had to have it, as it brought back a lot of memories for me. I am pretty sure it was from the 70s. I can't remember if there was a cartoon commercial or not...

I love the "I SPY" idea. I think the next couple I post will be good for that!!!

You know, I am having this craving for chocolate milk right about now, too!!!

Thanks for all your wonderful encouraging words. Hugs to all. gailmarie Posted: 12:26 pm on September 4th
catbishop writes: Nice job! That's the Hersheys tin from when I was little, now I want chocolate milk. Posted: 9:49 am on September 4th
suewhitney writes: This little guy is an "instant" hit!! I absolutely remember this tin...very cool!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 9:30 am on September 4th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: You know...I think I do remember this tin. Was it from the 70's?? I vaguely remember it - were there cartoon commercials with this kid?

Very, very cool design Gailmarie! You are one creative cookie!

Candy Posted: 8:44 am on September 4th
Christina_S writes: LOVE!! So adorable, a true work of art. Posted: 12:17 am on September 4th
chippingcharm writes: I adore this guy...love the graphics on the tin. I look at your pieces like "I SPY"...first I look to see what I can "find" and then I look at your description to see what I missed :) Laurel Posted: 11:24 pm on September 3rd
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