With Steampunk on my mind, I decided at noon that I would go to a few garage/yard sales to look for usable metal stuff. Started off the intelligent way. Checked the net. Only found one in my area. June 4th. I wanted to go to one TODAY!! (Sounding like a 2 yr old)
Got in my car, drove around for an hour. Pretty yards, pretty flowers. No Yard Sales!!
So, I did the next best thing.
Went from room to room in my own house. Opened all the drawers. I hit the jackpot in the dining room. Now, I have to tell you. The last time anyone was in there was 5 years ago for a family holiday gathering. There’s a beautiful table in there, china cabinet sitting on top of the hutch, 6 chairs, etc. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IN THERE!!?? Nothing!! So it was no surprise that I found lots of goodies. Hidden treasures.
Lookie!!
Aren’t these GREAT!! And just yesterday I saw some skeleton keys like these for $10 each. On-line. Ouch.
I found a bunch of other stuff I can use. But none as interesting as these keys. Stay tuned for my Steampunking stuff.
I love old keys!
Old keys have something secret and mystical. Love what you found in your own house and can’t wait to see the steampunk jewelry you’ll make.
Can’t wait!
These keys look so mysterious. Love them.
About the rest, less interesting, stuff – you can list it on http://PrivateGarageSale.com and who knows, people might need it. You never know when one’s junk turns into another one’s stuff.
Thanks, Isaac. I checked out that site. I may try it for things too expensive to ship and need a pick up.
Thanks, everyone. I ordered some new antique looking keys. Not authentic like the old timey keys but will do for what I need them for.