Welcome Countryside Designs & Signs!

Have you noticed how popular typography has become? Especially when it comes to vintage decor? Along with that, vinyl decals and wall words are certainly holding their own. Karen Brandt of Countryside Signs & Designs has made an art form out of combining the two...vinyl & vintage!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Along with her home decor signs and decorated windows, Karen will also be bringing her own unique repurposed furniture, as well as vinyl clad tiles to JunkFest. Karen also has a FB page, Countryside Signs & Designs.  Stop out to JunkFest on Saturday, September 7 to help us welcome Karen!

Crooked Goods at JunkFest 2013

New to JunkFest this year is Crooked Halo Designs from Moorhead, MN. KC and husband JR started Crooked Halo last June and business has been booming ever since!

I can certainly see why!!

 

 

 

The Clarks upcycle old barn wood, repurpose old windows, screens & doors...and whatever other "junk" they can find into wall hangings, signs, stars, and furniture.

 

 

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A-door-able!

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For more eye candy from Crooked Halo, check out their FB page here.

 

Ok.  I've just made an executive decision....I am no longer a co-host of JunkFest....I'm going shopping instead!  See you at JunkFest?!

 

Oh! I'm also playing over at Jenny's today! Stop over and see how!

Simple Sunday Project

My project today happened a bit by accident. A serendipitous accident I would say.

I started with this rusted thing that I had spray poly'd some time back.

 

 

 

 

 

I have several glass insulators in my stash just waiting for the right job...

 

 

 

 

Throw in a metal numbered tag...also from my stash...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A tea-lite candle and a bit of skinny twine...and here's what I came up with:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It really doesn't get much easier than that!  Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

 

 

Today's Double Feature!

 

Okay, people....have you figured out yet just how incredible JunkFest is going to be this year?!?

Aside from the magic that is JunkFest, our flea market vendors will leave you giddy with their wonderful wares, if not inspired to whip up something fabulous of your own! We've got it all..from fancy rehabbed to stuff in the rough! Remember our tag line: Bring your friends and bring a trailer, cuz this ain't your grandma's garage sale?  Well this is the year to track down that trailer because there's no trunk big enough for the junk you'll find!

 

Today's vendor feature is a two-fer....you know....2 for the price of one!! First up Fiddlestix, from Watertown, SD.  That's right, our neighbors to the south know how to impress with their repurposed furniture, hand crafted items, vintage, and one-of-a-kind finds!

Fiddlestix is a retail store, owned by Shelly Moon Palmer, and has been open for a little over 2 years.

 

 

Chalkboards in every color!

School never looked so fun!

 

 

 

 

Gorgeous details...

 

 

 

Great kid's room decor!

This is just a small sampling of what Fiddlestix has to offer.  To see more, check out their FB page
here.  Can't wait to see what Shelly brings to JunkFest! 

The paparazzi will be at JunkFest!  Paparazzi Accessories by Carrie Beth brings their affordable fashion accessories to JunkFest for just 6 short hours on Saturday, September 7th!

 

And when they say "affordable" they mean $5 affordable!  With a children's line for $1-$2.

 

 

Carrie says "After attending JunkFest last year, and the great day that I had, I am excited to return!"

 

 

Well, Carrie, we're so glad you're coming back! Hard workin' junkers like their fashion accessories too!

 

Hope you've cleared your calendar for Saturday, September 7th!  JunkFest is the place to be!

 

Shoutout Time!

 

A HUGE shoutout today to one of our sponsors!  

 

 

Runnings has become a junk girl's one-stop-shop.  Whether it's just for a snack and a cold beverage, or help in finding just the right tools, parts and gadgets to attach a thingamahoosit to a whatchamacallit, to redefine a junk creation...this stop has it all. 

 

 

Oh yeah, I do need some more sandpaper!

 

 

Aahhh...just look at that paint selection.  Yummy!

 

 

 

So when you need to find that thingamahoosit to repair a thingamabob, or just to get you checked out so you can get home in time for supper...the friendly staff is always ready to assist.

 

 

 

I'm not kidding.  You're gonna have BUCKETS of fun finding everything you need...and more!

 

 

 

JunkFest and the Flea Market 2013 are sponsored in part by Runnings, Central Pharmacy, and the Carrington CVB.  These sponsorships have enabled us to reach farther, and to spread the word about a fabulous event offering over 80 vendors, on Saturday September 7th from 9am-3pm at the Foster County Fairgrounds in Carrington, ND.  $5 admission (children 12 and under free), free parking, food vendors on site, and live music!

 

See you there!

 

 

 

Vendor Feature #6: October's Child

 

 

Our vendor feature today is October's Child, owned by Darcie Grager.  Darcie has been a vendor with us for a few years...we welcome her back with her gorgeous hand crocheted hats, scarves and accessories!

 

 

 

 

When you see Darcie's work for yourself, you will know immediately that these pieces are truly works of art! 

 

 

 

 

Stunning cuff with beads & wooden button.



 

 

 

This hat has Moxy!!

 

 

 

Wonder how much this little fella is?
 

 

 

 

Felted wool bowls....adorable.

 

 

Like so many of our other vendors, October's Child can be found on Facebook here.

 

Welcome back to JunkFest Darcie! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve this year!

 

Feature #5: Thomas Ironworks

Debuting at JunkFest this year, is Thomas Ironworks, from Bismarck, ND.  Chris Thomas brings his quirky, funky yard ornaments,  crafted by hand from salvaged goods and scrap metal.

These would be a great surprise house warming gift!
 

Group 3 or more together for great impact!

Looks like trouble?

Thomas Ironworks also sells mirrors, tables, candle holders, frames, home accessories...and much more.  You really need to check out more of their work here.  We are so excited to have them join us!  Welcome aboard Thomas Ironworks!