More JMUG Projects

Busy, busy but here are few pics of some of the creations I will be taking to JUNKMARKET Under Glass next week.  Wow, next week already???  Uff da! 

Ruffly Scarf

 More ruffles!

New yarn -- will be scarves in a few days!

Canvas totes

Denim tote

Just add cheese!

 
If you haven't already done so, watch this KARE 11 video from last years JUNKMARKET Under Glass "March Madness" Event.  We had so  much fun last year and I am very excited to be a vendor again this year. I hope you can join us at the 2nd Annual JUNMARKET Under Glass... March 1 through 3 at Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping, 2350 West Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, MN 55356. Please visit www.junkmarketstyleevents.com for all of the details. It will be toasty warm in the greenhouse -- great for shopping!! See you there!


I have a whole lot of things to get done, so I'd better get back to work!

Marge

Getting Ready for JUNKMARKET Under Glass

No time for lots of words!  Busy, busy, busy playing with fabric, yarn, paper, glue, wood and paint.  JUNKMARKET Under Glass is less than three weeks away!  Here's a little look at a few of my creations from yesterday.

With the addition of a zipper and handle, a canvas bag that held lead shot became a wine tote.

A fabric 10# sugar sack became a tote for two bottles of wine.  Sometimes you just have to take more than one bottle to a party!!

The blue band looks like denim but is actually flannel.  The handles really are demin -- they are seams from jeans!

I'll be back in a few days with more pictures of what else you can expect in my booth at JUNKMARKET Under Glass.

 Later,

Marge

JUNKMARKET Under Glass March Madness 2012

JUNKMARKET Under Glass March Madness 2012 will be here in no time. Here's the scoop from organizer Sue Whitney of JUNKMARKET Style.

JUNKMARKET UNDER GLASS "MARCH MADNESS" March 1, 2 & 3, 2012

The Otten Bros. greenhouse will once again be hoppin' this coming March. Yep! That's right....we're baaack! And we're once again bringing you all your favorite vendors and vintage finds, while being able to shop in a warm and inviting greenhouse! Now how fun is that! Here's all the details....

What: JUNKMARKET Under Glass "March Madness"!
When: March 1, 2 & 3, 2012

Hours: Thursday 8-10am - Early Bird Shopping. Early Bird Admission is $20 which is good for all three days!  Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm. Regular admission is $5 each day.

Where: Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping, 2350 West Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake MN 55356

I am going to be a vendor once again at this fabulous show along with my good friends Sharon, Dianne and Janell, aka the Pfarkel sisters of Junk {re}defined.

I've been a busy little bee getting ready for this event.  I give you a sneak peek at what I've been making in just a few days.  First, we are visiting sweet grandbaby Audrey to celebrate her first birthday.

Ta-da ----- Burlap Tree Skirt!

Well, the burlap feed sack Christmas tree skirt is finished!  This will go under the tree that is going to be decorated with the little burlap treat bags I made earlier.

My friend Carol gave me two identical feed sacks for this project.

After sewing them together and adding a little more plain g burlap to make a square, I cut a big circle.

Next, I made a cut from edge to the center and cut a small circle out of the middle for the tree trunk.

A fringe around the perimeter finished the project.  Now I just need to let Carol know it is done!

I am linking to these parties.

From the Heart Boutique in downtown St. Charles opens tomorrow for a 6 weekend run.  We are so ready for Christmas!  Come visit and shop with us.  The weather should be perfect!

Marge

More Burlap Projects

Hello friends!  I'm back from a blog vacation and I'm ready for show and tell!

A while back, my junker friend Carol asked me to make little bags out of a vintage burlap sack to be used as Christmas tree ornaments.  They are for a tree will be part of the annual Festival of Trees at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.

The theme of Carol’s tree (sponsored by her employer) is vintage-reuse-repurpose – just what I would expect from a good junker!  The bags might be used to hold treats of some sort.  Other ornies for her tree include small wheels and sandbakkel (pastry) tins.  I am anxious to see what else she uses!

The prototype.  

Simple to make: cut a rectangle about 5 x 10” and pull a few threads on each 5” side to make a fringe.  This will be the top of the bag. Fold in half with right sides together, zigzag the sides and turn right side out.  Cut about 6” of wire, poke it through the seam near the top of the bag, twist and do the same on the other side.

The finished bags are about 4" x 5” and the handle adds another 2.5” to the overall height.

 

My next task is to make a no frills-no ruffles-very plain tree skirt from a couple other vintage burlap sacks.  I'll show you when it is finished!
 

It's Burlap Week at Whisper Wood Cottage and I'm joining in the fun.  Go check it out!

Linking also to Funky Junk's Saturday Night Special.



I have made a lot of things with burlap and will try to post a few new projects before the end of the week.  Here are links to a few older posts about burlap projects if you care to take a look.

Cheryl's tote bag 

Pillows 

Step stool

Marge

JUNKMARKET Under Glass Starts Wednesday!

Hard to believe that JUNKMARKET Under Glass is almost here!  I got a look at my booth spaced last Saturday, so I have a pretty good idea of how to stage my space.  Tomorrow I pack up the van with all sorts of sweet stuff and good junk, then I hit the road bright and early Wednesday morning.  Here is a small sample of what I have been creating for this special event.

Pillows galore! This is just a small sample of the mountain of pillows I have made.

 

Bunches of signs in all shapes and sizes!

A real variety of good junk!

Small purses to hold your phone, ID, keys and cash,

or to hold your name badge when you are at a conference or other event.

I hope to see you in Long Lake at JUNKMARKET Under Glass!  This is truly an event you don't want to miss.

Marge