Junk Daily

What a Great Shrimp Festival Weekend!!!!!!!

2009-08-08T09:58:00.000-07:00

Saturday's Shrimp Festival was a success for me!!!! I had a fabulous day!!!! I met some of the greatest folks and sold a bunch of my creations!!!!! The weather was fabulous, 92 degrees a little warm, but lower humidity than usual, nice breeze with sunshine and carolina blue skies all day long!!! I had one customer who even gave me a beautiful rose!!!!

I fenced in all of the plate flowers and totems to give an idea of what they can look like in a garden. I was pretty sure no one around here had ever seen anything like them. I really loved everything I put out, but when I got to see them all together in the sunshine I fell in love all over again. The pictures indoors did not do them justice so I took individual pictures of each! I won't post them all but you can check them out if you like. Some I have posted before but some I have not. Just click on any one of the pictures to go to my album and check them out!

After I set up for the day I took some pictures and had a little visitor...Check the pictures out!!! I realized when I saw it that My creations are nothing like the creations of our Creator!!! This little guy was a work of real art!!!! Thank you Lord for all of your creations and for this blessed day!!!!!

Remember ...Click on the picture to see more!

Plate Flowers are Planted

2009-07-27T08:25:00.000-07:00

I got them planted Yesterday and just had to share them! I want to make more the hedge row is about 50 feet long...Might take me alittle while. I added the fence to pop against the foilage and boy howdy does it. This was a YardSale find for 10 bucks...I got 96 feet of it. It is Vinyl but if it lasts through the summer......What a Deal!!! Thanks Miss Vicki!

PLATE FLOWERS My Latest Craze!

2009-07-25T15:38:00.000-07:00

As always, I can't help myself when I see something I like. I fell in love with these the first time I saw them and can't stop making them. They are absolutely adorable and look fantasic when placed in your garden alone or floating in shubbery that need some color. They are quite eye catching. I intend to try and sell a few during the Shrimp Festival as well though I am am having trouble deciding which ones to sell. LOL The first is my favorite, I know it is clear glass but it reminds me of perfection, and what else could a flower be but perfect. As always to see more just click on any of the pics.

From Plate Flowers

Three Cobalt Blue Totems

2009-07-25T15:27:00.000-07:00

3 New Cobalt Blue Totems

I still have quite a bit of glass left and put these together last night. I love this Cobalt Blue! I am not sure I can get rid of them though I am going to give it a shot during our Shrimp Festival in August. I am certain that if I can't sell them all I will be able to find homes for them. (I have quite a large yard to fill!) LOL These three along with the nine I previously posted should give me a nice presentation. What do you think? These are the first Nine.

Glass Totems

Totem, Birdbath, and ????

2009-07-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

This is the nightmare red totem that has fallen twice broken glass each time and then put it back together again. I got in a hurry and wanted to move it somewhere where it wouldn't be disturbed, Oh well it is finished, I am soooo happy about that! This is what used to be a red wine bottle and a humming bird feeder, I slipped it over the neck of the bottle glued into place and I plan to add a plate on the bottom when I find the right one and add crystals then hang it in one of my trees. It is a work in progress.

All Three.......

This is a birdbath for my new friend Toni, She had the bowl and asked me to make her a birdbath, I hope she will be happy with what I came up with. The plate under this is a glass microwave turntable I will probably replace it with a ceramic plate, the plate is usually not seen as it provides ballast for the birdbath, it is covered with dirt and/or mulch to help balance the piece. This will make a great statement inher garden! I love it!!!!

Links for this weekends Finds.....

2009-07-12T09:05:00.001-07:00

Lets try this again

Here is a link to my slideshow of great finds this weekend.

July 11 Garden Junk

4th Annual Hampstead Classy Chassis Car Show and Flea Market

2009-07-11T16:39:00.001-07:00

In order to keep the peace in our house I also like to go with Hubby to local and not so local car shows. This was our first visit to this show. On the way there needed to waste some time so we stopped in at a few yard sales and thrift stores. and to top it all off there was a Flea Market / Craft Section of the Car show...I was in Hog Heaven, met some really nice folks and saw some really kewl cars. It was a beautiful day on the grounds of the Poplar Grove Plantation, lots of Live oaks at least 100 yrs old shading almost the whole show. this is a picture of some of the goodies we found on the way and while we were there. By the Way...Hello to Val and Sanddee!!! Two great ladies I met at the show today!!! Hope to see you soon!

CAR SHOW.......... Only got a few pics of cars but this one I thought was pretty awesome. I like to make something from nothing well someone else does too, this car is a GEO converted with a kit to look like a 1957 Chevy. Tooo Cute......I thought anyway. I wanted to share it with you all. the nothing...the GEO the something the 1957 chevy...LOL

CRAFTS.......

There were some great vendors and artists but one really stuck out to me and he built things out of matchsticks......Unreal! Everyone was amazed at his creations! Just look at some of his creations.....He even counts a the matchsticks and records how many it took...You to will be impressed.

I would like to share the rest of my photos from the show and our yardsale finds! So check these out!!!!

Cobalt Blue Bottle Bouquet

2009-07-07T08:34:00.000-07:00

While I have been searching for colored glass for my totems I have also been collecting cobalt wine bottles for my first bottle tree, well I don't have quite enough to make the bottle tree I thought I might figure a way to enjoy the bottles I do have until I get some more. Well, I was in a shop this past Sunday and found this great Cobalt Cookie Jar and voila....I knew just what to do to enjoy those bottles. I took Fiberglass rods from Lowes and cut them in half and inserted them in the cookie jar and then added the bottles one at a time aranging them as I added them. the results were brilliant. I place the bouquet on the table outside my livingroom window. The veiw is great! See for yourself!

I have gone TOTEM CRAZY

2009-07-07T04:36:00.000-07:00

I was introduced to the Totem on a Forum I belong to. You Garden Web Garden Junkers know who you are!

So I set out to collect colored glass and this is the result of yard saling and junking for two weeks and two days hard work with no interruptions! Ok it was probably more like a week because I had to clean and remove tags and decide which pieces went to which totem and in what order, but once that was done it was all about gluing them in the correct order and waiting for them to set.

The first one is a bird bath totem the rest are juut for gazing! I really wanted a red totem but hadn't found enough to make one yet so I used Pebeo Transparent Glass Paint to embellish the base vases and then the floral plate was painted into a georgous flower. I am really pleased with the results. All of these will add lots of color to my azeala hedge now that the blooms are gone. The Greens will be a contrasting color against the Dark green foilage of the bushes. I found 96 feet of the cutest Picket border that I will use to surround the Totem Bed. I will post more pics as soon as I get it finished! ENJOY!

Glass-a-holic

2009-06-28T16:23:00.000-07:00

I think I am turning into a glass-a-holic! I took advice from a friend on my GardenWeb forum and picked Monday as the day to go to the Sally Ally and Good Will.....The results were staggering! I mean I had to stagger out with all the stuff I found. I have a new friend who works at the Sally Ally and she emailed that she had a bowling ball if I wanted to stop over and get it. I have a lot to do with the fourth just around the corner and said what the heck...Its Monday...Yardsale leftovers...lets see.....Well see for your self...It didn't stop there I went to 3 other Thrifty's as well. My greatest finds were the Green Glass Lamps! Can't wait to take them apart and well you know..... Sadly though I could find no red glass, but, I did get cobalt bottles for the bottle tree I haven't made yet. Add this to what I have already collected and I have a lot to keep me busy. I should have lots to post after the weekend, so TTFN.

Mom Recycles Sea Shells

2009-06-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

On Fathers Day while I was visiting my parents I realized that I am my mothers daughter..good thing....She also Recycles found objects. Since my Mom and Dad moved to the coast my mother has collected shells. On day someone gave her a gift of a painted Shell and the Obsession began..er uh shell projects..you know what I mean...I thought I would share them with you in this slide show. Here is the first slide of the Shell she received as a gift that started her inspirationprior to this she had never painted, keep that in mind. It is really quite amazing. Unfortunately, shortly after the sweet lady who gave her the shell and taught her to paint the shells, she herself had a stroke and could no longer do what she loved. Mom says she still has a basket full of shells to paint and she will paint every one. With each she gets better and better, Here are the shells she has already painted! I am so proud of her. (Love you Mom!)

Spent my morning at the beach...

2009-06-19T04:01:00.000-07:00

It was lovely! 4 mile walk and wade, a little swim and Very few people around as you will see in the photos up and down the beach, this is why we call this our little piece of paradise. Of course the beaches do get a little congested on weekends and holidays but for the most part mornings are for the locals, and oh how beautifule they are.

Hard to believe that I can find so much pleasure in my junk gardening and also the same amount of pleasure taking in the beauty of Gods Sea and Sand. Kinda makes you stand up and take notice. I beliebe that we junk gardeners enhance the beauties God has given us for free by bringing peoples attention to those wonders through our "Junk" It is then that they begin to see why it is we do what we do and how we can enjoy it so! Have a wonderful day everyone, I am off to run errands, pick up some babies for my tipsies and back into the garden I go! See ya later!

Lady Bugs are Done!!!!

2009-06-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

I will have to say that they were a little more than just work. Getting them cut in half was the hardest part. My painting skills were not the greatest either. LOL All in all I don't think they turned out half bad.....I think they are soooo cute! I will display them in my yard all together in a bunch. I think that will look the greatest. I already have ideas for the next bunch. What do you think!

Glass Garden Totems and Solar Lamp

2009-06-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

I saw these on the Garden Junk Forum shortly after I joined the Garden Web. They looked pretty cool so I thought why not try to find some glass and make one, so since it is raining and I can't go to the beach today I put my thinking cap on and went to work. My brain went on over drive though I have to admit I only made 2 but I also made the kewlest Solar Lamp with a most gorgeous red Vase. Enjoy, I think I will be adding to this album soon!

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2009-06-15T19:14:00.001-07:00

All In A Day....

2009-06-15T18:57:00.001-07:00

I played in my gardens today moved somethings added somethings. I get lost out there. This is very addicting. I haven't even been to the beach with my best friend who is here from England! What kind of person am I. Tomorrow is a different story, We'll have Tea and then head to the Sea! Sun, Sand, Walks, Shells and Conversation. It almost sounds as much fun as Junk Gardening......Hey maybe I will find something to add to the scenery

Dad and Mom's Gardens

2009-06-14T08:34:00.001-07:00

Once upon a Chandelier there was a Chandy!

2009-06-12T15:02:00.000-07:00

My Chandy as I found her:

After a little satin black paint....

After Dark................................................................

Now I know she works so I have to find her a hang out, I really like how she came out. Here I go again! Looking for More Junk to repurpose!

Iron Headboard Garden

2009-06-09T13:57:00.000-07:00

I so love this Iron Headboard and would never think of adding it to my fence for the Rose garden, So I have given it its own little garden and I can enjoy it every morning as I have my coffee. I found her in a friends shed and she gave it to me. She had gotten it to do just what I have done and never got around to it. I am so glad she didn't. I will probably paint it next year but I sort of like the rust showing through.

My Froggy Side Garden

2009-06-09T13:19:00.001-07:00

I am finally happy with this garden. I will probably add a few things but I think I am happy with the plants. I would like some suculents in the two pottery pieces but I will have to wait until I find some. All in all I love it!

New Found Junk

2009-06-09T12:31:00.003-07:00

I am turning into a garden monster, I went rummaging through my storage and here is some of what I came out with, the only reason I stopped was the rain, I got drenched unloading. I can hardly wait to get started......Got any Ideas? Please let me know!!!!

5 foot Iron room divider in the back
Starfish, Plates, Lamp, Christmas Candlesticks,
Mirror, Ceramic Basket, Tiny Carousel horses,
Wooden Flip Flops, 6 pack of small Washboards,
Small and Large Grill mates, 2 Windows, Red Basket
Sea Shell, 3 Glass Ceiling Light Shades, Mirror, an old Kerosene Stove and
Some kind of hanging Shelf. I also have an Ironing Board & a
Footed Serving Bowl not in the picture.
I have some Ideas but I would love for you to share yours.

Tipsy Pots all in one spot!

2009-06-09T07:13:00.000-07:00

Though I would add a section on Tipsy Pots so they would all be together, I am addicted to them, I make them as gifts and I keep adding them to my gardens.....Now I am making hanging tipsies....lol Just have to get these little pretties planted and find them a home!

I found some more ....... Garden chairs

2009-06-06T07:28:00.001-07:00

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More Garden Chairs

2009-06-05T18:34:00.001-07:00

Love to make these and I will probably keep making them until I run out of ideas.

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Enamelware Fountains

2009-06-05T18:25:00.001-07:00

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My Garden Chairs

2009-06-05T16:41:00.001-07:00

I have been making these chairs for the last 5 years and have enjoyed doing so. These are some examples of past chairs I have made. I hope you get some good ideas. there are no chairs with missing seats left in Eastern Carolina.....I scoped them out and scooped them all up and painted them! Rocking Chairs are the hardest to find. I will add others as I have time to. Click the Pic to see more!

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Work in Progress

2009-06-05T05:57:00.000-07:00

Okay I have been inspired by the friends from Garden Web..Garden Junk..You have all been great and if you are willing to put up with me I guess I can tolerate you all! LOL I am so very pleased to meet all of you and I hope you will enjoy and be inspired by my attempts at Junk Gardening! Here is what we have so far!

The porch just after we finished it............

And as it looks today.........................................................

I literally just took these this morning!

Here are some details.....Please excuse the mess my sweeper is off today!

That's Emma, My Grand Daughter.........
Gardener to be
She's unable to be
here today, she's working.

She will be here from time to time, she is after all Grammy's Girl! LOL

This is the seating area:

Pier One Wicker seating: 2nd hand trade for two old rockers
Cocktail table: Top is three leaves from an old round table;
frame is salvaged from a demolition.
Tea Cart yard sale $2, missing back wheels....(propped up).
You get the idea.Oh and on the tea cart.....My very own creation:

A water fountain:
Vintage Faucets from a demolition
Vintage Enamelware collected over the years
Vintage wood cabinet built by my husband
from scrap wood used in our home for ceilings
(found in the attic)

Close up View!

I crafted this in 2002 and about 20 others
for a craft fair, None sold so I gave them to family
relay for Life auctions, but I kept this one for my
self along with one other. This is my favorite, Titled: "Old Kitchen in a Swirl".

The view from the porch is a highway...

So I am trying to create gardens that distracts your eye from the speedway out there. Here is one that I have started and it continues to grow and mature. But, I keep adding hidden little surprises to find when you explore them. the garden in the background is just such a garden.

This garden is my favorite, I have moved the Tipsy Pots from Last year and changed it up a little. I will continue to move and add to it until it is what I want. But for now here are the details: Nestled under two of three white Dogwood Trees bordered by my antique Metal Head and foot board Fence, Is my Bicycle Garden and Bench and finished off with a small garden featuring a Water Pump (from Harbor Freight). Plants included, Portulaca, Swedish Ivy, Sedums, Purple Heart, Black Scallop, Bees Nest, Verigated Bougainvillea, and Blue Fan Flower. I will certainly be adding plants to my bicycle as well just working on a plan.......

Check back later ! I will post more of the porch and the other beds I have completed in the coming days! God Bless!

Do let me know what you think! I appreciate your input and ideas!

Crop of Flowers 2009

2009-06-05T05:09:00.000-07:00

I am teased constantly about my obsession with multiple flowers. I am always looking for the perfect flower for a particular plan and when I find one that I love I have to have as many as I can! Purple or Blue Petunias are one of them. I have added them all the way across my new front porch, (9 of them!) each hanging on its own vintage boat or barn pulley. We live in my husbands childhood home and have been slowly updating and making it our own. The porch was just finished in April. On the day of completion I was already planning. I have tried to make it feel like a living space so that we will want to spend time out there. I am certain that his Mother, if she were still here would love the improvements. We love it so much that we have decided to build one on the back of the house and screen it in. We live on a very busy highway and it is sometimes a nice thought to get away from the noise and busy flying automobiles. I have done it gotten away from the reason for this post. My obsession with the multiples. Because of the economy I was unable to feed that obsession this year so I am trying to be thrifty...Potting my own cuttings of my favorites and to my surprise have been quite successful, it is very rewarding for me and it happens to feed my obsessive personality. (I am sure this makes everyone in my family happy since it keeps me away from obsessing about them...LOL.) I will post pictures of the finished porch when I am pleased with the results! Here are some pics of my favorite flowers this year!

Clematis, Coreopsis, Petunias, Jasmine, Gerbera Daisy, Bacopa, Million Bells, Lantana, Portulaca, Multiple varieties of Sedum, Swedish Ivy, Let me think......Creeping Jenny, Gerainiums, Trailing Gerainiums, Ferns, Spider Plants, Hibiscus....I am looking for more......and would like to add more..............You can click here to see more!

Bottle Bugs

2009-06-04T18:43:00.000-07:00

These first pictures are of my latest discovery, Bottle Bugs...I know I couldn't see it either when I first heard of them. But I am here to tell you, as the next few pictures will show you....I am addicted to making them and sharing them.

Well Lets Try Blog Gardening!

2009-06-04T18:29:00.001-07:00

Well, I am gonna give this Blog thing a whirl. I would rather let the pictures speak for themselves! After all one is worth a thousand words, right. I will though try to point you in the right direction by adding a caption if needed. Thanks for looking and please let me know what you think!