Rocky Swap Meet 2011 - Part 4

I hope you've been enjoying the tour of the 2011 Rocky Swap Meet.

This post is about my favourite stall at the swap meet this year as I have NEVER seen anything like this anywhere. I've even tried to find this on Google search but not one image even remotely came up similar to the awesome work done by a lovely chap by the name of Peter.

Just check these out. I'm sure you'll be drooling over the workmanship of this fine metal artist. Take a closer look at the metal work... do you see what has been used to create these beauties?

Yep, I can see horse shoes and various second hand and vintage hand tools that are mostly used on a farm. Chains, hinges, sheep shearing clippers, springs, hooks. This is what I'd call the ultimate in upcycling my friends.

Here are some more pics. Enjoy.

I would love a Queen size head board like this but with a curved top edge

These chairs are actually surprisingly comfortable.

Santa I want two of these on the back patio please :-P

and one of these as well

I hope you enjoyed the tour of the Rocky Swap Meet for 2001. I am looking forward to next year.

Cheers

Jenni (aka Smokeygem) xoxoxo

Rocky Swap Meet 2011 - Part 3

G'day.

As promised, today I will be showing you what I call "Ugly Dolls". These are locally handmade dolls that look sooooooo life-like it's down right creepy but somehow kind of cute as well.

I'll let you be the judge.

Each doll has it's own name and Bronwyn of "Sea-Life" can make them to order and create a Newborn for you from a photo. If you are interested in having a custom made doll, just send me an email and I'll pass the message onto Bronwyn. If you live in the Land Down Under you can call her on 04 395 45 005. At the time of posting this, there is currently no website or email address that I'm aware of.

Cheers

Jenn

Rocky Swap Meet 2011 - Part 2

Ok, I've been M.I.A for a few weeks now but I have a really good reason... really I do. I have just recently finished my STEPS studies at Uni and boy was it full on with assessments and exams. I have taken on an optional study course in maths so that I don't get rusty leading up to the beginning of my Undergraduate studies next year but that should be less time consuming. I hope.

Anyways peeps, here are the pics of my "purchases" from this years swap meet. Unfortunately I didn't get much as I was having some serious back pain that day. I am however happy with what I did get.

The first item I found was this wheel rim and whatever it came from it was small. The diametre is just a tiny 14.5cm but I did have a project in mind when I picked it up. It was late in the afternoon so it would probably come as no surprise that I got a discount on it. I held it up and asked the vendor what he wanted for it... he said I can take it, FREE. Can't get better than that I hear you say? Oh but I did do better my friends. It was sitting with a set of four larger wheel rims and the guy said I could take them as well.

The small tyre rim I got for FREE

... and the four extra wheels also for FREE. Bargain!!!

These guys are 16.5 cm in diametre

The next lot of stuff I got came from another stall. I've got no idea what I'll be using these for yet but I'm sure inspiration will strike... maybe Pinterest will help me on this one.

The final item I purchased is this contraption. When I saw it I thought it was actually a hook, but apparently it's some type of vintage hand held gardening hoe. Sorry for the poor quality on this one.

See that hole at the tip? I'm guessing that's the screw hole for a timber handle. Don't you just love that rust?

Next year I'll be a little bit more prepared an maybe a little bit more fitter and lighter :-P

Part 3 of the Rocky Swap 2011 tour will feature what I call "Ugly dolls" although my Mum absolutely LOVES them.

Cheers

Jenn