tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post5861128213913626673..comments2023-09-12T11:22:50.667-07:00Comments on The Thrift Shop Romantic: Treasures from Throwaways- or- Marge Gets ManiacalJenn Thorsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-28585018971827767542009-09-21T06:15:21.613-07:002009-09-21T06:15:21.613-07:00Lux- Oh, that's wonderful! Funny how these thi...Lux- Oh, that's wonderful! Funny how these things become such a part of our young lives and then stick with us. <br /><br />I'm glad you were able to find a copy of the book.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-68970012190644705112009-09-19T18:21:29.063-07:002009-09-19T18:21:29.063-07:00I nearly had a heart attack when I saw those owls!...I nearly had a heart attack when I saw those owls! My grandmother owned a copy of this book, and I remember looking through it, along with a wide array of other 1970's craft books. I could never remember the name, so when I found your write up on it I immediately ordered the book from half.com, not necessarily to make any of the tacky things out of it, but to feel a little bit closer to my beloved grandma again. Thanks, you've made my dayA.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17745051037303571170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-68228723794489030292008-08-08T10:57:00.000-07:002008-08-08T10:57:00.000-07:00Ms. A- Heh... Terrifying, isn't it? :)Ms. A- Heh... Terrifying, isn't it? :)Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-2063339637289062922008-08-06T13:39:00.000-07:002008-08-06T13:39:00.000-07:00Looks like Joan Steffan got sucked into a time mac...Looks like Joan Steffan got sucked into a time machine...Alex Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15562233895276078957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-4349191749441137892008-08-06T02:56:00.000-07:002008-08-06T02:56:00.000-07:00MomJeansBlogger- It's it funny how we forget how p...MomJeansBlogger- It's it funny how we forget how packaging on things was? That table seems to be a very popular item! :)<BR/><BR/>Anonymous- Wow, $1-- talk about a deal! All of the beer canny goodness and NONE of the having to consume two cases of beer yourself! Talk about savings.<BR/><BR/>Lois- I imagine it took her AGES to paint that typewriter, as the instructions say to let each paint dry completely before adding another color. The owls, like the beer can table, seem to be a very popular item...<BR/><BR/>I just can't understand, though, why everyone isn't excited to put shag carpeting remnants on their wall to make that tree mural! :) HEHEHEJenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-46923451707039820902008-08-05T20:09:00.000-07:002008-08-05T20:09:00.000-07:00How long did it take her to paint that typewritter...How long did it take her to paint that typewritter? WOW! It is really funky looking.<BR/>I really liked the owls. How does someone think to do something like that? Hmmmmm....maybe the beer cans are the answer to that question.<BR/>I love coming to read your blog. It's always an interesting, eye opening and funny place to visit. Thanks so much for sharing with us.Loishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982808720385645394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-31131120833408899922008-08-05T18:49:00.000-07:002008-08-05T18:49:00.000-07:00Wow! I passed up that EXACT beer can table at a ga...Wow! I passed up that EXACT beer can table at a garage sale a few weeks ago. Right down to the Schlitz cans. And to think it could have been mine for only $1.<BR/><BR/>Who knew?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-14393542342012281642008-08-05T17:06:00.000-07:002008-08-05T17:06:00.000-07:00LMAO!! I love all the ideas, especially the beer c...LMAO!! I love all the ideas, especially the beer can "coffee" table. I forgot the way the old cans used to open. Thanks for the laugh!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648349804434938726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-28004487545682851682008-08-05T12:05:00.000-07:002008-08-05T12:05:00.000-07:00Alice- It does have a bit of a rasta thing going o...Alice- It does have a bit of a rasta thing going on, doesn't it? And yep- I liked the wardrobe too except for those creeeeeepy eyes. I hear "White Rabbit" playing in my head every time I look at them.<BR/><BR/>The carpet on the walls... it reminds me of something the designers would either be removing-- or ADDING-- on Trading Spaces/Changing Rooms.<BR/><BR/>Greg- I like how you've found a nice practical use for the owl mobile. I think it scares me mostly because I could see my own mother making one. Endless owls everywhere... Like when she made the tin-can roses... Oh MY.<BR/><BR/>And yes-- Alice in Wonderland there has had too many bottles of "Drink Me."Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-5207123163699494692008-08-05T11:54:00.000-07:002008-08-05T11:54:00.000-07:00You know, much as I hate to justify any of it, the...You know, much as I hate to justify any of it, the owl mobile <I>might</I> actually deter smaller birds and rodents that might be tasting from the vegetable garden.<BR/><BR/>That Alice really is kinda tapped out, isn't she? Those eyes...totally creepy.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337889899066280559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-61927766803547084202008-08-05T10:58:00.000-07:002008-08-05T10:58:00.000-07:00Awesome finds! I need the rasta typewriter, becau...Awesome finds! I need the rasta typewriter, because I know Babycakes will appreciate the ease with which he can find my notes and then ignore them.<BR/><BR/>Carpet on the wall - Blech. Double blech.<BR/><BR/>And I actually like the black and white wardrobe aside from the creepy face on the girl. My mom had made me an Alice doll once, but the painted face was too creepy for me so she repainted it. A face can just be sooo wrong sometimes.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312731015432167519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-1148669683345273472008-08-05T10:22:00.000-07:002008-08-05T10:22:00.000-07:00Rosemary- I will have to make you a couple of tin-...Rosemary- I will have to make you a couple of tin-can owls. :) You can make some glitter crowns for them to wear! :)<BR/><BR/>Sujatha- Oh, I've seen some very interesting crafting indeed from some of the creative folks at Craftzine and Craftster. I have no doubt that our friends the owl will return in their many forms-- including the infamous macrame. :)Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-27433873007660437592008-08-05T05:13:00.000-07:002008-08-05T05:13:00.000-07:00Jenn, did you know that the retro-chic brigade is ...Jenn, did you know that the retro-chic brigade is seriously catching up with Marge and will be there in no time at all. Get an eyeful of what the geek-chic chicks are upto at <A HREF="http://blog.craftzine.com/" REL="nofollow">Craftzine Blog</A><BR/><BR/>(The owl kit on the latest post is just a coincidence, I swear, as is the fact that I wore a wooden owl pendant two days ago.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-2989904827159512252008-08-04T20:29:00.000-07:002008-08-04T20:29:00.000-07:00Hi Jenn,Just catching up on the blogs.You are alwa...Hi Jenn,<BR/>Just catching up on the blogs.<BR/>You are always funny, and entertaining.<BR/>Love the owls!!<BR/>RosemaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901666326985976038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-46921766373527740672008-08-04T15:32:00.000-07:002008-08-04T15:32:00.000-07:00Evie- Re: the bathroom-- isn't that the truth? Pos...Evie- Re: the bathroom-- isn't that the truth? Possibly not the best for the ol' self esteem, eh? I like that you've already got a place slated for your tin can owl mobile-- just remember, waterproof paints if it's going outside. :) See if you can confuse some real owls!Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-86633889350881206202008-08-04T15:08:00.000-07:002008-08-04T15:08:00.000-07:00Hah I must be daggy because I like a lot of these ...Hah I must be daggy because I like a lot of these ideas. The bathroom would for sure help you to loose weight! The Owl mobile is so different and could see hanging in the pergola.<BR/>Very clever and funny post :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-61246673580759704422008-08-04T13:22:00.000-07:002008-08-04T13:22:00.000-07:00Anonymous- Well, you might be able to do the table...Anonymous- Well, you might be able to do the table with a thick plastic top instead of a glass one.<BR/><BR/>At least you won't go thirsty while you'd construct it. :)Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-60080471966145780342008-08-04T12:07:00.000-07:002008-08-04T12:07:00.000-07:00What a neat idea to keep you busy. Wish there was ...What a neat idea to keep you busy. Wish there was a way to do the beer can table but with soda cans and without the glass top. Hubby would run into it with his wheelchair and there would go the glass top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-91026210444619122272008-08-04T11:29:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:29:00.000-07:00Anonymous- So I know what your next crafting proje...Anonymous- So I know what your next crafting project will be, eh? :) <BR/><BR/>Carrie- Thanks-- it just crossed my mind that if this were all in one house, we'd be really worried about the woman.<BR/><BR/>Virginia- Thanks, fellow thrifter!<BR/><BR/>Linda- Your choice of "hoot" is inspired, I think! :)<BR/><BR/>Chyna- Marge, I think, has spent too many years trying to keep herself occupied. And yes, it is probably next door to the Red Roomed house. Although Marge wouldn't visit that woman because she would insist that lady was "eccentric."<BR/><BR/>NJ- When I saw that typewriter I absolutely thought about you and your lovely bracelets. It became this "something lovely and clever to wear" project versus a "large metal lump now less useful than it was, plus multicolored" project duel in my head. :) A total waste of decorative typewriter keys, indeed.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-46560395507785043402008-08-04T11:21:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:21:00.000-07:00I am noticing a pattern there at Marg's house. Is...I am noticing a pattern there at Marg's house. Is this where all the Steeler fans come back to celebrate? Or is Marg a frat house mother?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-38062916278432125812008-08-04T11:13:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:13:00.000-07:00Oh fun!!! I am screaming about that typewriter... ...Oh fun!!! I am screaming about that typewriter... NOOOOOOOOOOO! Didn't they know about typewriter bracelets at the time... LOL :DThat Girl Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429893913232694382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-79613425255015938982008-08-04T11:07:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:07:00.000-07:00I umm, I think that is a crazy house. bet it is n...I umm, I think that is a crazy house. bet it is next door to the house with the red room that gives me the shivers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-73037436006663325382008-08-04T10:32:00.000-07:002008-08-04T10:32:00.000-07:00Gosh, that typewriter is a hoot! And the owls are...Gosh, that typewriter is a hoot! And the owls are so snazzy. Or is it the other way around?? I'm so bedazzled, I may have to lie down myself! You find the best stuff....<BR/><BR/>Linda B.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066083644514714156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-33635859895581502712008-08-04T07:51:00.000-07:002008-08-04T07:51:00.000-07:00Love your Blog,I am always hunting for used trasur...Love your Blog,I am always hunting for used trasures, lots of fun. I started my own Blog and added yours in my (Beautiful Places to Visit.)Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285107350713012919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-3289107934949212612008-08-03T17:53:00.000-07:002008-08-03T17:53:00.000-07:00You've really put together a clever narrative to g...You've really put together a clever narrative to go along with these vintage photos. Wonderful....Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.com