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Ski Lodge Headboard

January 3rd, 2009 in member junk

Jim Healy, contributor

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The CABIN sign I painted and mounted between the skis

All the suff my son buys when he junks with me

The CABIN sign I painted and mounted between the skis

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This project started when I found a pair of vintage skis tossed out for thrash pick-up. I was trying to come up with a concept for my son’s new Headboard and the skis were the inspiration I needed.

Using plywood pulled from a dumpster I painted the “Cabin” sign and mounted it between the skis. Then I installed a Shelf so my son can display all his junk. The rest of the construction is made up of miscellaneous stuff in my shop.

Pattern or design used: My own design

posted in: member junk, vintage, metal, wood, cottage, country, funky, furniture, bedroom, paint

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MakinItHappen writes: I'm a new member, so I just saw this and absolutely LOVE it. So cozy cabin-y. Posted: 7:01 pm on November 19th

1retrogal writes: I love it. I can't believe how vintage your painted sign looks! Very professional, I guess that's why you're a professional! Very nice pictures, neat bedroom! Posted: 11:54 pm on February 1st

JUNKFORFUN writes: I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU TO SUBMIT PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL BED. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I CAN'T TELL YOU. I LOVE THE "COLOR TV" PART, THAT'S SUCH A GREAT DETAIL. THE OTHER THING I LOVE IS THE "BIG BOY" UP ON THE SHELF. THIS WHOLE ROOM IS GREAT! THANKS FOR SENDING THE PICS. Posted: 12:52 pm on January 5th

junkermidge writes: This is very cool. I love the idea of using the skis as bedposts. Your son must just love his room.
Midge Posted: 2:02 pm on January 4th

piecesofthepast writes: This is cool! You painted the sign? It looks like a vintage sign to me! Your son is getting quite the collection of cool stuff...love the Twister spinner, too! Great job! I always enjoy your posts! Posted: 9:19 am on January 4th

plumberdaughter writes: Love it! Love the Cabin sign, what a great idea. Posted: 9:26 pm on January 3rd

plumberdaughter writes: Love it! Love the Cabin sign, what a great idea. Posted: 9:18 pm on January 3rd

csudderth writes: You are so creative--I love your projects. Your painting talent really adds to the project. Great job.
Christy Posted: 9:13 pm on January 3rd

italianpeasant writes: LOVE YOUR IDEAS & WELL THOUGHT OUT SKETCHES :) ME....I JUST GRAB & START NAILING & HOPE IT TURNS OUT LOL Posted: 6:45 pm on January 3rd

CottageElements writes: JunkArchitect, your projects are amazing! The signs you do look so original. I was telling my son about all your creative projects (the one who's going into architecture). I'm hoping he'll get the bug, too! As always, thanks!

Lani Posted: 4:50 pm on January 3rd

JunkArchitect writes: Georgia, all my drawings are on napkins, Post-it-notes, my hand, bottom of an empty cup, the dirt on my car (once)…whatever is near by. If I planned one of these drawings I don’t think I could do it.
I’ll find some junk and it triggers an idea. Posted: 4:13 pm on January 3rd

Junk_Sophisticate writes: Okay, this room looks like it could have come straight from one of Sue's books. Love it! I'm sure most of us junkers love the fact you snagged the plywood from the dumpster too.

Great work!
Candy Posted: 3:53 pm on January 3rd

fauxwoman writes: Totally fun and fresh and, PLANNED! Posted: 3:51 pm on January 3rd

FunktionalJunk writes: This is such a great idea! I live near a lake and come across old discarded water skis all the time and I've always passed them over. Now I may have to start picking some up! It was also neat to see your work-in-progress photos...it really makes the finished project even cooler when you can see the humble beginnings! Thanks for the inspiration!

Leah Posted: 2:05 pm on January 3rd

junkpainter writes: Awesome build and great job painting the sign, nice style. Posted: 1:39 pm on January 3rd

LuAnn writes: Good job. Love your son's junk!! Guess you're starting him young.

LuAnn Posted: 1:17 pm on January 3rd

georgiamoon writes: This is very cool. I also love your concept drawing...if only you saw one of mine!!! Napkin, scrap of paper, margins of phonebooks etc...Ask Sue, I can't even describe "round", much less draw it....you're GOOD!! Georgia Posted: 12:55 pm on January 3rd