Jingling Junk

If you’re familiar with Giggle, you know how much I love re-purposing vintage jewelry and trinkets!  Maybe I’m a little obsessed but I absolutely LOVE all the old costume jewelry…stuff that might be common in a grandmother’s jewel box!  So recently I began working on a new way to use these little gems…this spring I began designing my “junk & jewel” wind chimes…and I’m having a ton of fun!  It’s a blast to go searching for all the jingles and sparkles to hang!  I believe all these old things deserve a second chance at life…who wants to be discarded in a box of junk?  So have a peek at how these sweet, and yes, sometimes junky items can get polished up to be the belle of the ball!  And guess what’s almost here?  The Endless Garage Sale!  Hundreds of miles of treasure -hunting fun!  Check the link at the bottom of the post for all the information on this annual event…and I’ll be gettin’ ready to head out myself–scouring the roadside for…

jingling, jangling, sparkling…junk!

i can hardly pass up digging through boxes and bins of trinkets…whether it’s jewels, gadgets, even hardware!  i just don’t know what might inspire a project or two!   i try never to underestimate the old cabinet pull,  fishing lure, or little padlock…fun items that can jingle & clank and add unique personality to my creation!  but i have to admit, i’m pretty partial to the crystals!

jewels and junk…hanging!

a mix of mostly old and a little new…when you use reclaimed items it’s always one-of-a-kind!

i’m in love with this sweet old owl–and hanging close by…part of a fishing lure!

fun with color…

i love to add old crystals for “sun catching” and just enough metal for a soft jingle!  a mismatch of old chain hangs from vintage cabinet pulls, back-plates, and locks…

a mini menagerie of fabulous trinkets & charms!

another ready to go…i can’t wait to see it done!  i never really know exactly how it’ll turn out until i’m finished!

if you’d like to know more about these chimes…contact me!  i’ve got several available or i’d love to make a custom one for you!  (they’ll be available soon on Etsy too!)  in the meantime, i’m having loads of fun…and hopefully inspiring you to give new life to something old!  whether it’s junk or jewel, fabric or furnishings…

give a forgotten item a new chance at life!

check out this site for the Highway 127 Endless Garage Sale…and get ready for some fun!