WOYWWendy is so glad you stopped by. She wants to join Julia at Stamping Ground to show off what I found in my neighbor's dumpster. I think it will make a super stencil for my hand made color mists. As an aside, did anyone notice I didn't leave a link for our beloved WOYWW queen Julia last week? I left a link to Jan's blog, but not Julia's. Hope I made up for it this week (grin).
Of course, Wendy also wanted you to see one of my rocking horses I framed. It's actually a Christmas rocking horse, but it sits in my office, so she doesn't get to see it very often.
I nearly forgot.
Usual caveat applies. Please leave your number when visiting from Julia's and getting your number from Julia. Hope I made up for my Julia faux pax this week and Julia forgives me. Click on any Julia, Julia, or Julia to learn more about this addictive obsession.
ohoho I've just remembered I stopped for tea and then forgot to call in!
ReplyDeleteThe last thing I took out of a dumpster was an old garden gate/door it acted as a pretend door in my fence, just repainted it so now it looks nice and new again! This time it has a new handle...the door that goes nowhere! Have a great craft week!
Happy WOYWW!?
((Lyn)) #36
oh discarded treasure....love it!
ReplyDeletehope you have a good wednesday. caroline #41 (akilli melek)
I just love to find uses for discarded and unloved onbects too.Well done.
ReplyDeleteJudy #26
I just brought a haul home from my hubby's workshop a few weeks ago. If I did Steampunk, I'd have been in heaven with the boxes of gears, nuts, and bolts he had. So I have a surprise in my blog post for you this week. I hope you enjoy it!! :D I'm going to check out your link for the book you made. Have a great week. (((HUGS)))
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WOYWW #41
Very interesting Elizabeth, do you know what it is?
ReplyDeleteThanks for T this morning, have a great week.
Krisha #22
Just an FYI, my name was knocked down the list from 41 to 44. (This is the 2nd time this has happened to me)
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WOYWW #44
I love the neighborhood you created on the cover of your book. The various patterns and colors make it very interesting. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI doubt if I'd ever get as fascinating junk as that if I turned over Peggy's trash- she always keeps anything remotely "useful"!! Patsy #55 (Hope you won't have trouble with my blog this time!!! Have no idea why!)
ReplyDeleteHope you find something useful to do with your dumpster haul! Have a great week. Helen 7
ReplyDeleteI think your right your dumpster deal will work as a stencil to use with mists ... Look forward to seeing how it comes out ...., how is blue Beard Managing in this hot weather I hope you have not had lots of thunder and lightning to scare him
ReplyDeleteJackie 72
Didnt even know Jan had a blog lol, your craft desk looks like a real artists with paint everywhere
ReplyDeleteBridget #24
It amazing what you can find, many years ago DH managed to build a shed from items he found in skips ie one man's rubbish is .... Have a good week Francesca #34
ReplyDeleteWell done on your dumpster find! I love finding useful free stuff. Guess what I found among my old bits and pieces last week? A little girl on a wooden rocking horse toy I found in a shop about thirty years ago!!! I plan to paint her and put her on my blog sometime soon so look out for her! Julie Ann #17 x
ReplyDeleteAh gotta love junk:)
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting out Wednesday until the weather turns and I forgot about T Tuesday as it is still a new concept to me.
Have a happy week
We don't think you mentioned Julia enough. ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your junk find, what a great stencil it'll make
The bears @#90 this week
That piece of metal will make a wonderful mask, I can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteI am a great believer in scrounging out of skips, (that's what we call them) but haven't found anything like this lovely thing you have found. My finds tend to be larger and more mundane, A garden table that needed minor repair, timber for fire wood and my daughter extracted an antique door that someone was sending to the tip.
HAve fun 'dumpster diving' but make sure you don't get stuck.
Chris #86
he he, I have this picture of your little legs sticking out of the top of the dumpster..were you wearing stripey tights to complete my lunatic picture?!!
ReplyDeleteGreat find..but what was it originally...looks like they took apart a spaceship!
Other's junk is always so much more interesting than your own and this is a gem, will make a brilliant stencil so it will be fun if we can identify it when you get round to using it!!
ReplyDeletethey always say that someone's rubbish is someone else's treasure and you have proved it. I do think that would be great to spritz through so can't wait to see what you do with it
ReplyDeleteSending a hug for WOYWW and I hope you have a great week
Ria #44
I'm sure you will create something very interesting with your new metal stencil. Junk is good!
ReplyDeleteDarla
Hee hee - treasure trove... AWESOME !!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did make me laugh with mentioning Julia a squillion times.... hahaha LoL
Happy WOYWW
IKE in Greece xx #13
Adorable SOC book - hope you got the link to the rocking horse I posted yesterday. BJ#73
ReplyDeleteSnigger I think JULIA might get the message. Made me laugh anyway. Thanks for the new phrase.... Dumpster diving .... Love it!
ReplyDeleteJanet @25
Interesting finds there, great book you made there too.
ReplyDeletesure Julia will forgive you now you made up for it.
Lynda #1
I love to hear of dumpster finds finding a new home. Great idea.
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A x # 8
Filmstrip washi tape from CraftsULove
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BJ
What a fabulous idea to use that as a stencil - I must be more imaginative!!
ReplyDeleteDawn #74
the book looks lovely and I hope you have fun with your "new stencil", that's a great find.
ReplyDeleteblessings to you from Angela at #99
Looks a very different book than your usual. Have fun and carry on creating.
ReplyDeleteMonica 26
I'm really liking your book cover. Happy crafting #11
ReplyDeleteSo where exactly can I find this elusive Julia???
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(Please don't sic Bleubeard on me!)
Happy WOYWW to you!
:)trisha
#63 this week
No wonder we get along so well you dumpster diver you ;)
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That is a pretty cool shape. Would make a neat clock too...if you ever get rid of it too it this way. :) Happy WOYWW! Nan G #50 maybe 49 now
ReplyDeleteYour dumpster find will definitely make an interesting stencil, can't wait to see you put it to use. Loving the look of your Book of Color Too. Will have to pop over and take a closer peak. Happy WOYWW! Danie #72
ReplyDeletethat is a great find, Elizabeth! i would pick it up as well! i so enjoyed your post and i'm sure JULIA JULIA JULIA did too!
ReplyDeleteG'day Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteJust popping in for WOYWW. Too right that was a great find...love the shape. Love the book cover and card as well
hugs
Annette In ox #60
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ReplyDeleteI - like Julia amd having PC issues - hope its all sorted before next week !! Thanks for popping by - Happy WOYWW - Mxx #4
ReplyDeleteI think you should have linked Julia's name up a few more times, lol waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥
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