member junk - JUNKMARKET Style

My Junk Swap goodies from Laurel, aka Chipping Charm!

oldnews, member | March 18th, 20102 comments

Check out all my cool stuff! Now comes the hard part...I'll post as soon as I come up with something!

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Thrift Store Box

JunqueMagnet, member | March 17th, 20106 comments

Challenging myself to use up things I already have. Bought the box for $1 at the thrift store and then finished it with things from my stash. I wanted to do some fancy papers as well but...

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Fringy Night Stands

RanchDressing, member | March 17th, 20104 comments

I know it resembles a parade float...but it's really a night stand. I took two home made, rickety tables and transformed them into kitschy little western night stands to be paired with a couple of...

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YAYYY..THRIFTMANIA!

racers7, member | March 17th, 20106 comments

You know the JMS swap spurred me into action! Last weekend I just couldn't fight the urge to hit one or more of the 9 thrift (I mean warehouse size!) stores near my...

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Best Man

AuctionAddiction, member | March 17th, 20107 comments

Half man garden statue, made from concrete and old store display mannequin.

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My Swap Project 1 - bluebucket

bluebucket, member | March 17th, 201015 comments

Thanks a million to karilelek, my junk partner, for the fabulous goodies she sent.

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Junk Linens turned Aprons

crazymomluvsjunk, member | March 17th, 20107 comments

I decided to buy myself a sewing machine and teach myself how to sew. I've been sewing by hand since highschool and figured it was time to tackle the machine! The first apron was made...

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Canning Jar Lifter Wreaths

Fjerda, member | March 17th, 20106 comments

A project when I remembered to get my camera so I had before and after shots of the project.

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introduction and first time post!

curlyrachel, member | March 16th, 20109 comments

i'm a newbie here, and kind of to the "junk" world, but i've loved old things for ages! i come by it honestly; my dad restores old cars and license plates, and my mom loves all sorts of...

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Step Ladder Wine Rack

Bec4, member | March 16th, 201010 comments

I painted a wooden step ladder and added some numbers on the steps. I then sanded some indents on the back rungs to secure the wine bottles. The thing on top is a wine opener--looks a...

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I need help with this one!

OnEaglesWings, member | March 16th, 201010 comments

I picked up this roll of "army green' twill at a sale. Looks like the kind of material used for 'draw-string' pants. I couldn't just leave it there, but I've racked my little brain and...

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Chicken Crate Shelves

CountryJunkSale, member | March 16th, 20108 comments

We hung some old chicken crates above the door to our porch for use as shelves. They were in pretty rough shape, so we reinforced the corners with old wire and added some shelves with weathered...

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Junk-displayed photographs

NDJunkGirl, member | March 16th, 201011 comments

Fun ways to display old photographs (or copies of old photo's)...no boring picture frames found here! PLEASE check out www.junk-fest.blogspot.com for more fun!

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Dentist chair

rjtrucker, member | March 16th, 20103 comments

This is a chair I picked up. Cant seem to find any info on it other then it was made by Koken. Any info is appreciated.

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Cheyenne Lockers Memories

Heavenly_Treasures, member | March 16th, 20105 comments

Since I was in the meat business for 36 years I decided to create a display of what the old time meat market looked like. Originally when I bought the Cheyenne Locker in Hoisington, KS. from my...

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FROM DISASTER TO DREAM

alicemom, member | March 15th, 201011 comments

I found the DARE letters. Loved them. Next we did the lamp. I just found the TO last week. I started working on the door. Not sure where I was going. I am very pleased with the end resultSmiles...

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Spring fever

livingonjunktime, member | March 15th, 20104 comments

We had a beautiful sunny afternoon, so I thought I would do some spring crafting. Following my current "use what I have" plan, this is what I came up with.

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Vintage Hobnail Lamps Get a Modern Makeover

Lisascraftiques, member | March 15th, 20106 comments

I love mixing the old with the new. I've given these vintage Hobnail Lamps a modern twist with shades wrapped in fabulous funky fabric! They are trimmed in Maribou or fringe.

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In the Swim...Junk Style!

Amy (aka ALVN) of WhisperWood Cottage, contributor | March 15th, 20109 comments

A simple workspace inspired by simple design principles.

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Re-do of tiny bathroom

pofolksdecorator1, member | March 15th, 20102 comments

Am wracking my brain trying to figure out how to get a small business grant to build a winterized playhouse 12x12 in my back yard for a studio, and where I can meet clients. I want to start Po Folks...

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Crockery Shard Pendant

SeaGlassLady, member | March 15th, 20105 comments

I love antique crocks, so when I found this shard on the beach, I decided it was time to wear what I loved! I simply wrapped it in wire and hung it from a leather cord.

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Vintage Watch Jewelry Necklace

AuctionAddiction, member | March 15th, 20107 comments

My husband is a vintage pocket watch collector and does repair on his watches so I get all the parts that can not be used. I have incorporated some of these in my jewelry designs, I am a...

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Cobalt Bottle Tree

AuctionAddiction, member | March 15th, 20105 comments

This is my first post and love the site, have to check it several times a day to see what everyone is coming up with. This wine rack was great for an easy bottle tree, bought at an estate auction...

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painted western belt

suelovesjunk, member | March 15th, 20105 comments

i started painting some vintage leather hand tooled belts and purses. the local artisan group i'm in(holla bragg creek) did a leather demo at our last meeting and it got me inspired to do something...

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more flea market scoops!

suelovesjunk, member | March 15th, 20105 comments

all for under $50.00 canadian dollars! including the fabulous old bellows camera. i'm using the 7-up carton to hold my paint brushes and sharpies inside pickle jars.

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my latest flea market finds

suelovesjunk, member | March 15th, 20103 comments

my scoops after a sunday of hunting our local flea market all for under $50.00! i took the skirt hemmer, and used it for a stand for the "forever" collage i put together. i got the idea for...

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junk jewelry

leesee64, member | March 14th, 20107 comments

I've seen so many neat jewelry projects on here and I've been wanting to try some myself. Although mine are extremely amateur...I really like 'em!

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embellished lamp

pofolksdecorator1, member | March 14th, 20101 comment

bathroom makeover

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top of old claw footed trunk with veneer missing

pofolksdecorator1, member | March 14th, 20101 comment

I am opening a tiny store in my backyard with a playhouse (alley access) where I sell the creations I make, and help people decorate their homes on a tight budget using used items. The store is Po...

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garden stakes

Deni0529, member | March 14th, 20102 comments

garden stakes made from metal scewers or knitting needles, they were lots of fun thinking of different things to put on them

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Transform a chest of drawers to a small dresser.

stagecoachbarnsale, member | March 13th, 20106 comments

Chest turned into a dresser.

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Junk Swap Project--just the beginning

LuAnn, member | March 13th, 201012 comments

Received my junk from "Birdcolor" on Monday. Couldn't wait to get home from work to rip open the box. Lots of goodies, some of which I've been looking for--especially the old metal sale...

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