Our Road Trip Mix

 

  • Sloop John B
    The Beach Boys
  • Sunrise
    Norah Jones
  • Let’s Fall in Love
    Diana Krall
  • If You Ask Me To
    Celine Dion
  • Visions of Johanna
    Bob Dylan
  • Why
    Annie Lennox
  • Coming Home
    The Nadas
  • The Last Stop
    Dave Matthews
Ki Nassauer- Successful founder and president of Junk Revolution and Junk Bonanza
Tell Ki  that her career is in the dumpster and you’ll get a “thank you and a polite smile.”
 
Ki recently founded Junk Revolution, her newest company focusing on public appearances and a unique website www.junkrevolution.com, filled with ideas and information on the cutting-edge of the junk world. Also, Ki writes for her Country Home column and runs Junk Bonanza. Held in September in the rolling countryside of Minneapolis, the Bonanza features wares from over 100 handpicked dealers who must pass muster for her juried junk show.
 
Ki loves the business and is committed to making certain that junking is alive and well; sustainable and functional, and downright, fun.

 

Sue Whitney- President of JUNKMARKET
Nearly nine years ago, Sue Whitney (then a stay-at-home mom of ten years) was looking for something meaningful to do outside of the home. With her kids in school, she wanted to pursue a career that would feed both her mind and soul. While watching her son A.J. play hockey, her passion dawned on her: JUNK! As a veteran stuff-in-the rough shopper, she realized that while others went to flea markets to find turn-key antiques, she was digging, scraping, and crawling to find the junk no one else wanted. But, then again, she didn't see junk. She saw one-of-a-kind furniture, whimsical accessories, and renewed uses for recycled nostalgia.
 
JUNKMARKET’s emergent appeal led Sue to her ultimate goal of sharing her stylish reuse, recycle, and re-purpose message on a national level. Sue is the creative engine behind wwww.junkmarketstyle.com and is a co-author of leading “junking” books.

Get Inspired with Sue & Ki:   Projects

Click to see The Junk Ladies Gorilla Glue interview on The Today Show


Project #8
Vintage Art Deco Glass Jar *Hostess Gift Idea*

Materials Needed:
Old Glass Jar- I used a square deco model
Glass Etching Cream- I used Armour Etch
Rub on Letters

Rub on Stencils
1/4" Ribbon
4 pieces of Miscellaneous Hardware
4-1/4" Buttons
Small Decorative Rocks
Moss
Paperwhite Bulb

Gorilla Fast Cure Glue
Gorilla Super Glue

Tools List: 
Stylus
Scissors
1" Paint Brush
Masking Tape

Method
Step 1. Adhere masking tape around edges of the rectangular flat surface on jar.

Step 2. Apply thick coat of Armour Etch inside of tape line.

 

Step 3. Allow etching cream to sit for 5 minutes then rinse with warm water and remove tape.

Step 4. Cut around edges of rub-on letter and place in the center of the rectangle.

Step 5. Press on letter firmly with stylus and remove plastic backing.

Step 6. Place rub-on decorative stencils on raised portion of glass jar surrounding the rectangle, press firmly with stylus, and remove plastic backing.

Step 7. Measure and cut 4 strips of ribbon to surround each edge of rectangle.

Step 8. Apply Gorilla Fast Cure Glue to back of each piece of ribbon, adhere to edges of rectangle, and allow to dry.   

Step 9: Apply Gorilla Super Glue to each piece of miscellaneous hardware and adhere to ribbon at each corner of ribbon.

Step 10: Apply Gorilla Super Glue to back of each button and place in center of hardware pieces.

Step 11: Fill 1/4 of the jar with decorative rocks.

Step 12: Place paperwhite bulb on rock and surround bulb with sheet moss.

Step 13: Cover jar and deliver to lucky recipient!

 

 

   Other Projects:

    Project #1 - Wire Bookframe
    Project #2 - Domino Post-it Holder
    Project #3 - Bendy Ruler Frame
    Project #4 - Window Box
    Project #5 - Scrabble Surprise
    Project #6 - Pic-a-Nic Basket
    Project #7 - Autumn Luminary

 

 

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