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"KID AT HEART"

October 13th, 2009 in member junk     
monakent monakent, member
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Vintage assemblage by: gailmarie Items used - vintage: 1964 Fisher-Price Pull-A-Tune pull toy, Viewmaster, wooden blocks, wooden building blocks and pcs; misc metal pcs, nails, washers, screws, nuts and bolts
Because this pc is on the large size, and my background wall isnt large enough, I wasnt able to get the feet in with the whole pc when I took his picture. Here are his little tootsies, which I think pulls out the orange color off the xylophone quite nicely.  
The backside of this little guy shows how I put him together. I loved the head being tilted - kind of like a little kid...   (Youll also notice he has eyes in the back of his head.... the better to SEE you with, my dear....).
Again, this is the back of the piece. I took off one of the pair of little red wheels, but left this set on. No reason, I just liked the little guys!!!
One of the artists at the gallery I show my work at, was going to bring in some vintage Viewmaster slides, so I could add it into his head, but alas, it sold before she brought her slides in. Good for me, too bad for the person that bought the pc.
Vintage assemblage by: gailmarie Items used - vintage: 1964 Fisher-Price Pull-A-Tune pull toy, Viewmaster, wooden blocks, wooden building blocks and pcs; misc metal pcs, nails, washers, screws, nuts and bolts

Vintage assemblage by: gailmarie

Items used - vintage: 1964 Fisher-Price Pull-A-Tune pull toy, Viewmaster, wooden blocks, wooden building blocks and pcs; misc metal pcs, nails, washers, screws, nuts and bolts

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Pattern or design used: My Own Design - gailmarie
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Comments (11)

HesterJane writes: What fun!!
I love your use of vintage toys. Very playful! Posted: 9:31 pm on October 14th
fellowjunker writes: So cute Gailmarie....that old viewmaster brings back great memories--I love those things. It's funny how you always find the PERFECT name to go with your pieces!!
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 11:02 am on October 14th
monakent writes: Thanks everyone!!!

Each piece I make is named and signed. The name that I post the pieces under on this site, is the name of the piece (does that make sense???). Like this one for example: it's name is "Kid At Heart" because of all the vintage toys I used (plus, it describes me too!!!).

I appreciate your kind words and the fact that I can post my creations on this site. Mooch-O Grass-E-Us!!! gailmarie Posted: 10:33 pm on October 13th
JunkArchitect writes:
Gailmarie, they just keep getting better and better…great job. Do you name all your creations?

Jim
Posted: 10:15 pm on October 13th
oldnews writes: Aww, they just get better and better! I absolutely love this one, he (or she) has got the cutest expression! You do amazing work! Can't wait till the next one arrives!! marie Posted: 7:31 pm on October 13th
racers7 writes: That is soooo creative and colorful...very cute! Posted: 3:03 pm on October 13th
alicemom writes: Oh Gailmarie,
I hear his music now! Darling!
smiles, alice Posted: 3:00 pm on October 13th
suewannabeinkc writes: LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Head, body, arms, feet, they're all great. This may be (one of) your best I've seen since joining JMS! I love old toys and this is a fun way to display them!! Seriously impressed,
Joanne Posted: 2:13 pm on October 13th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Your last photo kind of freaks me out...too much personality in that face. ;)
Love it!
Candy

Posted: 1:52 pm on October 13th
suewhitney writes: LOVE the Viewmaster head...ingenious!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 1:44 pm on October 13th
RustyDiva writes: Once again ~ love your work. He's soooooo cute and the tilt of his head is perfect! You are such a creative artist! Gush gush gush.

Hey, I want you to have the Coleman parts. I could never do anything with them as fun and inspiring as your art. E-mail me if you're interested and I'll get your address. No pressure if you don't want em either:)

specialrich1@yahoo.com
Kenda Posted: 1:02 pm on October 13th
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