Nature's Junk

July 28th, 2009 in member junk

Marybeth Barrett, contributor

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Natures Junk repurposed into either a stool or small end table

I think it is perfectly imperfect. I love all the cracks, bumps and scars from nature.

Just three stumpy little feet to raise it off the ground. It can be used as a foot stool, end table or extra seating!

Nature's Junk repurposed into either a stool or small end table

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OK, so instead of dumpster diving the other day, I went a little nature diving. I saw this tree trunk on the side of the road and had to have it. The bark was already stripped and I loved the color and texture. My kids on the other hand were wondering what the heck Mommy was doing putting a tree in the back of the car. I just sanded it, sealed it and added some feet. It is on my screened porch right now but it is sealed for the outdoors too. I am on a hunt to find more so I can create a cute sitting area outside! I love nature and all its goodness!

Pattern or design used: My Own Design - Nature's Junk Stool

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DownHomeDIY writes: treasurefromtheshed,
I used leftover sealer from my outdoor deck b/c it was on hand and free. I don't have the can anymore but if you check in the deck stain/sealer section of a Home Improvement store you can find something. I bet marine varnish would work great too.
Hope that helps.
~MB Posted: 8:07 am on August 11th

Renwoman writes: A huge and beautiful trunk was left (still in the ground,) in our backyard, and rather than destroy it, we decided to use it for a critter feeder. We have a small water bowl, which the birds bathe in, and two dishes for food (wild bird seed with sunflower seeds,) which is shared by, squirrels, chipmunks, and a large assortment of birds. Posted: 9:36 am on August 9th

perpetualapprentice writes: Tried something similar this summer. Watch out for wood eating insects hiding in the stumps! You don't want to bring those guys inside! Posted: 3:42 pm on August 3rd

jillruth writes: I love this--we do have trunks here and I've put pieces in my garden but haven't taken the time to finish any. Good job! Posted: 5:00 pm on August 1st

berton718 writes: I LOVE IT!! Posted: 11:37 pm on July 31st

treasuresfromtheshed writes: I would love to know what you used for the finish, we removed two huge trees on the side of our house a year ago and when the pieces were dropped of course the bark fell off so I asked to keep several pieces to use. Now I would like to seal them before they get ruined! Thanks! Posted: 2:53 am on July 31st

rainbow54 writes: wow a great piece of work Posted: 2:38 am on July 30th

junkermidge writes: Oh, I SOOOO love that. Look how gorgeous it is! Making things from nature never gets old. Have fun rounding up more "trees".
Midge Posted: 11:24 pm on July 29th

PaintingIsMyPassion writes: You didn't even have to cut it? Wow, this is truly awesome. Posted: 8:16 pm on July 29th

suewhitney writes: This is sooooo awesome! Beautiful work as usual!!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 10:13 am on July 29th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: Wow! Looks great, MB! Did you REALLY lug that thing in the car by yourself? I am impressed! Thank you for the inspiration! It's definitely nature diving at it's finest!
Candy Posted: 9:28 am on July 29th

monakent writes: LOVE how this turned out. What a great table for your porch. gailmarie Posted: 12:48 am on July 29th

JunkArchitect writes:

Great piece of wood you got there DHDIY. It’s a perfect end table for a porch or patio.

Jim

Posted: 11:42 pm on July 28th

oldnews writes: It's beautiful, I love it. Nature at it's finest! Marie Posted: 8:35 pm on July 28th

RustyDiva writes: Love this! It's beautiful with all it's natural "wrinkles". Great job and can't wait to see the entire ensemble. Posted: 5:32 pm on July 28th

alicemom writes: Darling! You can tell your children that Mommy was stumped!
smiles, alice Posted: 4:11 pm on July 28th

luvstojunk writes: What a great find! Nature diving can be lots of fun also. You used this in a very creative way and will get lots of use out of it.....:) Posted: 4:07 pm on July 28th