ShimmerShell's Eclectic Finds: Merchandise With An Afterlife

ShimmerShell's Eclectic Finds: Merchandise With An Afterlife Furniture* Collectables* Art* American* Picker* Sales* Steampunk* refinishing* Functional* unique* I swear they invented the word "Upcycle". I had found heaven.

ABOUT ME:
Michelle Nicole Gordon

CODE NAME: Shimmershell

Growing up in Anthony New Mexico, I watched my Mother paint her imagination. I watched my father create anything out of my mothers imagination. I helped both of them all my life taking things out of their imagination and making into a reality. They were repurposing and recycling furniture and decorative pieces before it was "cool". I

moved to Shawnee, KS when I was 21 years old. My first job was being the activity and art director for a recreation center for the elderly and disabled. This was a wonderful job, but they closed. Had to find a new avenue which entailed working with people one on one. Found it, but after years and years of being a very successful banker at US Bank, my legs grew anxious. But I discovered I was good at sales. Went into outside sells, selling oil for a company out of Texas called Certified laboratories. Went thru a 7 year marriage that I finally got out of but was blessed with two wild heathens. Being a single parent, I couldn't handle the long work hours and being a single woman in the oil industry was degrading. I left and went back to my roots. I worked for Sunflower Adult Daycare in Kansas City KS for three years. I taught the clients that as long as they had imagination, anything was possible. They could be ABLE to do a whole lot of things! I taught them that they can take something old and rusty, chipped and scraped, busted and ugly and make it beautiful and useful again. We would slick up old things and we would share the profits. I was able to chase after my small heathens without restrictions. Wasn't long before Medicaid made cuts and their funding went out the door. I was lost. Didn't know what to do. I had to have a job the allowed my creative side, my caring side, my selling side, and my momma side coincide! So I decided to take my talents my parents taught me and run with them. WHAT I DO TO KEEP A ROOF OVER OUR HEADS:

I decided to be a picker and a fixer and a seller of forgotten and neglected high quality items. I do my treasure hunting and fixing while my wild heathens are at school. I teach them how to do it all like my parents had when I was little. I teach them that life isn't about waiting for a hand out. Life is making something out of nothing. I teach them to strive and be ambitious. I teach them to let their imagination guide them. WHERE I FIND THE TREASURES:

I have no pride. I climb thru old barns, abandoned houses, ally ways, thrift stores, and pull over and load up anything that cries out for me on the side of the road upon first glimpse. I get it home and soak them down with straight alcohol to kill anything that might have attacked them and clean them up. AFTERLIFE'S:

I can touch anything and make it beautiful again. I can see the beauty in everything. When I create something I know I am making it for someone special. I can feel its energy and know what it wants to be in this new life. The right person always finds it. (or does it find them?)

ART:

I do a couple of different motifs. I sand everything down and look at the grain of the wood. I can see the colors radiate out of it. Like an aura. My momma always told me I was a sensitive since I was little. I see energy. I see colors radiate out of everything. I use a self made concoction of wood stain with. I use only my hands to do these aura blasts and they get stained for days if not weeks on end. I love it! Connects me to the piece. Each piece feels charged with energy when I'm done. Then I clear coat it or glass glaze it in so it lasts forever. Chairs are also a favorite of mine. I love to play with fabric. I love to make handsome little chairs that can light up a whole room just my sitting in the corner. A chair in a room makes it feel inviting to come all the way in. Never underestimate the power of a little accent chair. CUSTOM??? Why yes! Yes I do! You pick the color of the body and which top color aura blast you see and I'll make it happen. You can pick from one of my raw pieces or bring in your own. CONTACT INFO:

Call, text or email at anytime!! [email protected]

10/27/2022
I made a clear pillow for my pour over bare wood & it’s the coolest thing ever! It’s like the Bloom Technique of acrylic...
10/16/2020

I made a clear pillow for my pour over bare wood & it’s the coolest thing ever!
It’s like the Bloom Technique of acrylic pouring but staining the wood instead of covering it up!

Ghost Bloom
or
Color Veil
or
What should I call it??

Follow along as we show you a brand new technique for Fluid Art / Flow Art / Acrylic Pours! We are here to show you how to make a clear pillow! You won’t bel...

My friends, Mark Montano & Lauren Chapman with ColorWheel Creation are featured in today’s Refinishing Tutorial Video. T...
10/02/2020

My friends, Mark Montano & Lauren Chapman with ColorWheel Creation are featured in today’s Refinishing Tutorial Video.

This Rainbow Blending & Color Washing made me think of the carribean! I feel the sunshine & taste the margaritas!

Have you tried your hand at this Carnival Style yet? If so post a picture in the comments!

Fiesta / Rainbow / Carnival Technique
- A How to with UNiCORN SPiT

Add a carnival of rainbow color to your home with this stunning side table refinishing tutorial! This easy color washing technique can be applied to an array...

I have 2 antique coin operated arcade machines. Both are in working condition.Just add a penny or a nickel & have fun.1....
01/21/2020

I have 2 antique coin operated arcade machines.
Both are in working condition.
Just add a penny or a nickel & have fun.

1. Antique Penny Scale Your Wate and Fate Coin Operated Weight Drug Store Vintage

Measures 51 inches to top of coin slot, 13 1/2 inches wide at widest part.
$400 obo

2. Coin-operated strength tester, Mercury Athletic Scale, manufactured by Mercury Steel Corp.-Detroit, Mich,
5 Cent Floor Model w/twist & lift mechanics.

Measures 52"H x 16"W x 24"D.
$425 obo

These items are unique, rare antiques and primitive.

Please remember these items are old and used, there may be dings, scratches, etc. that 12 pictures won’t show. I try to photo and list any major damage, but none of these items are perfect. They both could use some lubricant on gears & such.

Michelle

01/19/2020

Follow along as Michelle Nicole turns rustic wicker wall panels into a beautiful piece of modern art. This technique can be applied to so many surfaces. Chests, dresses, headboards, tables, chairs, signs or anything you can imagine. This modern art technique goes with anything. Beautiful faux stained glass that also looks like a geode slice.

Geode Epoxy Pour
Upcycle

Wicker Wall Panels from Pier One 2012

Unicorn SPiT & Famowood Glaze Coat Epoxy - bit.ly/ARTiSTiCViVATiONS

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Moving Sale!! Come on down & pick out your favorite YouTube Tutorial pieces, Unicorn SPiT, Unicorn SPiT prototype colors...
01/18/2020

Moving Sale!!

Come on down & pick out your favorite YouTube Tutorial pieces, Unicorn SPiT, Unicorn SPiT prototype colors (METALLiCS), waxes, topcoats, brushes & pieces waiting for YOUR artistic touch.

Solid wood furniture & gorgeous decor! Boxed Wine Caddies too!!

Lots of wood sign blanks, k***s, drawer pulls, iron hooks & crosses, clean wooden vintage window sashes & solid wood doors too!

That’s right, it’s all up for grabs!!

Please send a private message for private personally guided by me showings:
Monday - Friday 11am-3pm

Unguided & Open to Public:
Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm

1400 W 12th St
4th Floor
Kansas City, Mo 64101

Dresser, vanity, table, chairs, chests, decor, wall art, peacock, coffee tables, custom doggy beds, windows, doors, chandelier, vintage, antique, wall art, original, collectibles, long horn skull, office desk, office chair, bar stools

🌝 🌙 Tonight at 8:30pm CST 🌙 🌝 Limited Quanity RELEAS...
10/11/2019

🌝 🌙 Tonight at 8:30pm CST 🌙 🌝

Limited Quanity
RELEASE
PROTOTYPE #2’s & #3’s
CUPiD, CiTRiNE, ATLANTiS & Oceanus!

We’ve made a few meek changes based on your recommendations & I’m excited to have y’all give me your input on them now!

Free USA Shipping on ALL Orders Over $50
PromoCode: PINTEREST
Available at www.MichelleNicoles.com

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Shawnee, KS
66226

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(913) 369-5976

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