posted on August 16, 2001 11:36:07 PM new
I didn't know that dragonflies had ever *been* in. But then, I don't follow fads all that closely. But if you're talking collectibles, I can tell you that pigs *never* go out of style. Same with cows. And trolls seem to have made a come back.
posted on August 17, 2001 12:53:29 AM new
Oh gosh, great stuff but none of those will work for my project. Hmm..
Other ideas?
Hepburn, I read that animal prints were OUT and camouflage was in...especially orange. Where's that going to camouflage you, in a pumpkin patch?
But camo will not exactly work for my project either. I need to paint an "in thing" on something ...but I can't tell you what it is.
It's something I saw someone selling on ebay and they are getting a GOOD price ($27 SO FAR with 3 days to go) for this unusual (to be painted) item which I have a ton of that are only worth $3 (if they even sell) as is. I want to snag their idea. They painted birdhouses on this "mysterious thing".
posted on August 17, 2001 01:32:32 AM newjt, I have consulted the oracle.
The three "hot" trends are going to be
Wooly Mammoth Tusks,
Mongolian Thumb Rings
and
Racing Camel Saddles.
Bob, Downunder but never down.
posted on August 17, 2001 06:15:09 AM new
jt The theory is that animals don't see in color so the pattern of the camo works fine for them seen in grey tones but the orange color will keep other hunters from shooting you. In reality I have seen behavior thar makes me think animals often do have some color sense but a drunk hunter has none.
posted on August 19, 2001 03:50:08 PM new
Sorry, I missed this thread's growth all together.
It's bigger than a can of soup and more rectangular. Hearts are good maybe. So far I have done one swallow-tail butterfly. Now I wonder if it will sell like this other person's did. As much as I would like to sell art (as opposed to this item with something painted on it), I am a big chicken.
gravid: LOL at the drunk hunter!
Unfortunately it grinds at my backside that many of the stores put up signs that read
"Deer hunter's suitcase special!"
Beer and guns, guns and beer.
Of course the REAL deer camps are always kicking someone out if that happens.
Now, Gravid, I see your point but I want to see a guy hunt in that strappy orange camo mini-dress that I was thinking of. MAYBE with enough beer, it might work.
T
posted on August 19, 2001 05:22:00 PM new
Watch Martha. Everytime she does anything, everyone runs out to copy her. Those yuk green dishes of hers. She should be changing the color (if she hasn't already) any day now so her groupies can buy the new stuff and make her richer.
Beauty and quality are always in. Things boomers played with (or read) as kids seem to do well.
Somehow SW decor items still sell, though western is doing better.
Lots of people collect animals. Porcelain, stuffed, taxidermy. Pigs and cows seem to be popular (though the taxidermied ones are hard to ship). I can't sell a cow to save my life on eBay, but they fly off the shelf at my local consignment shop.
I still see the "Shabby Chic" phrase a lot on eBay, so I guess that must still be popular.
As for new stuff, I haven't a clue. Between yardsales and eBay, I think the only things I buy retail anymore are gas for the truck and food.
