Friday, September 14, 2012

The Junk Bonanza - Mecca for Jewelry Artist Displays



Junk Bonanza


It is that time of year I really look forward to!
Fall! 
The air is crisp but not so cold you have to wear tights or nylons (GOD FORBID).  
I am thinking about skirts and boots, upcycled necklaces and layers of them, urban architecture, chicken coop wire, barn doors and vintage lace. It is a mecca shopping experience for the decorator, jewelry artist, upcycler, junker or antique dealer.
Its The Junk Bonanza and I Love It!
What I was so impressed with when I first went was the women that go to this thing are REALLY DECKED OUT.  Layers of jewlely, cool haircuts, hip clothing, boots, hats scarves and makeup to perfection.  I know we women are all just dressing for each other and it is eye candy. 
 It is hip and urban and it is really fun to see young shoppers and I mean 20's buying items for their dorm, shop or home.
This is my second year going and it is only 5 miles from my house. It is held in the Cantabury Downs Race Track and it is big! 100s of vendors sell their wares.
I have to say that the 2 pictures below are what really excited me!!!
I love these old bicycle seats made into necklace displays!!!!!  
Soooooo Cooooool!
I just want to hammer away on this sturdy table!!!!!!
Well I definetly can't bring this home.....that would send me to an early grave by my husband. 
Headline News
Husband Murders Jewelry Artist Wife with her Top of The Line Fretz Hammer!
I did find some goodies!!!!!!
I like to buy new things to display my jewelry on every year.  I saw these arcitectural pieces set on stands and saw the jagged top and thought these would be perfect for jewelry displays! I love the chipped paint and I think I can use these to photograph my jewelry also!

There were lots of vendors selling old keys and I was thinking of some Basalt Hearts I have at home.....thought I could incorporate them into my jewelry. 
 Look for my publication in Bead Trends November 2012 issue! You will see my lovely Basalt Hearts in a design there!
I was really giddy about this purchase!!!!!!
I think my jewelry is going to photo graph nicely on these...in fact check out the next few pictures.


I really like the look of these ceiling tiles and may have to go back tommorow and snag a few more!!!!!!




A trip that I will make over and over again and The Junk Bonanza is coming back in the Spring!

I Love It!

23 comments:

  1. Wow! You hit the jackpot! I am going to Rice's Market in Lahaska, PA hopefully in the next few weeks. I love going to the junk vendors and getting old costume jewelry and watches for my pieces.

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  2. I love yor bargins and some of those jewerly pieces They all look so great!!!

    Jacki

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  3. I loved the part about the hubby killing his jewelry artist w her Fretz hammer. Her last words would be, "Noooo - not THAT hammer!!!" hahahahaha!
    I would have come home with that table. Then I'd probably end up sleeping on it in the garage! :)

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  4. Great finds!! Wish we had markets like that around here!!

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  5. Yes, you did get some really neat things. Looks like some of it is painted woodwork. Good background for photos of your work. I too had a good day, took a friend out for lunch who just got done with her last treatment for breast cancer, ended up in Lanesboro for pie.

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    1. I love Lanesboro!!!!!!! Always go to the Peddle Pushers Cafe for their Apple Crisp....it is to die for!!!!

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  6. You rocked it girl! Love that table. There was a shop here that had one with shorter legs, so it was a coffee table. Price was $600, so you can imagine my gasp when you said 'hammer'!! :)
    I love old keys, you lucky dog. If you see any glass door handles, pick them up for me, pretty please? :)

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    1. Wow, I didn't even look at the price on the ones there because I knew that I couldn't bring it home.......murder by Fretz. If I ever get my own studio....look out Junk Bonanza because I am really coming shopping then!!!!!

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  7. I love those architectural pieces on stands! What wonderful display items! Excellent finds! I'm jealous! LOL

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  8. great display ideas. where do you sell and use the displays?

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    1. I have an internet store. You can see it on the right side of the blog. So the ceiling tins are for that and photography. I also do a few shows in my home and at local craft sales and I like to find neat items to display my jewelry on.

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    2. UGH my son was logged on so the comment above is really from me Kristin...how did that happen!!!!!?

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  9. oh and does junk bonanza come to virginia?

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    1. Click one of the links above and you can find out where it goes...I am not really sure. I know it started in Minnesota not sure how far they travel.

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  10. These jewelry display ideas are really neat. I love a unique display!

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    1. Thanks Tanya. It was nice to meet you at the Bead Bazaar!

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  13. Love this post - Thanks goes to Melinda Orr for sharing.

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