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~ Megaphone Vase~

Jim Healy, editor | April 2nd, 201814 comments

A 1950's cheerleader megaphone is combined with discarded wood shelving, an old tin lid and some vintage finds.

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Spring is HERE!

Jasmin Marisett, contributor | April 2nd, 20184 comments

Ok, well not really. But the springs are! I'm on a mission to find a bunch of ways to use these. I thought this was a simple easy peasy little redo.

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Mad Scientist Light

MrFlannery, member | February 27th, 2018

A steampunk desk lamp made from a wood card file box, porcelain sockets and toggle switch with radio tube like bulbs.

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A Wine Traveler

Lanette Lorsung, editor | February 8th, 20185 comments

I purchased this "Bar Traveller" suitcase a while back. And this piece works perfect for the gal on the go!

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Vintage Wallpaper Display Repurposed into a Mirror

Jim Healy, editor | January 25th, 201817 comments

An old wallpaper display is transformed into a conversation piece, I hope, with the addition of a mirror.

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Vintage Soda Bottle "Christmas Tree"

Jim Healy, editor | December 11th, 20171 comment

I used a portion of my crazy collection of over 400 vintage soda bottles and an antique ladder to create a one-of-kind "Christmas Tree"

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DIY Garden Urn Turned Coffee Table

dmfuller, member | March 27th, 20178 comments

I took a cast-iron garden urn, filled it with some of my favorite treasures, and topped it with glass to make a unique and simple junk beautiful coffee table.

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From Springs to Sprigs . . . Easter Accents as Simple as 1, 2, 3!

Lanette Lorsung, editor | March 20th, 201721 comments

Sorry, I've been out of the loop for awhile. Here are some simple Easter projects for busy people like me . . .

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Have a Great Valentine's Day!

Jim Healy, editor | February 11th, 201716 comments

My daughter Vicky put this together for Valentine's Day.

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Sweet new beginnings for Mayo jars...

Gadora_Wilder, member | February 4th, 201718 comments

Giving new life to something otherwise considered trash... is SWEET! Get glass jars ready for their next life with some chalkboard paint, and a lil imagination. Because Valentine's Day is around the...

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One of My Best Finds Ever! The Original 1940s Building Permit for My Home

Jim Healy, editor | January 21st, 20176 comments

I found the original 1940 Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy for my house on top of ductwork in the basement. So I had to build a frame worthy of such documents.

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A Simple but Festive Holiday Project

Lanette Lorsung, editor | December 12th, 2016

Sometimes projects don't need to be complicated. Sometimes it's just a matter of picking the right pieces.

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Apothecary Fall Mantel

dmfuller, member | October 2nd, 20164 comments

I re-did my mantel display for Fall and Halloween using antique and salvaged apothecary items--even a hand-lettered antique medical degree--it's all in Latin on sheepskin!

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Beware The Zamboni Brushes !!!

Scenic Script, member | October 2nd, 20168 comments

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Repurposed Apothecary Cabinet

Lanette Lorsung, editor | July 31st, 20166 comments

I found this piece a while back with the intent of reselling it, but found I just couldn't part with it. So I needed to make it useful!

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Industrial Trophies

Jim Healy, editor | July 30th, 201624 comments

I was commissioned to create several trophies for the employees of a Construction Company that specializes in Historic Restoration.

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You Need a Little Copper in Your Diet

Jim Healy, editor | June 28th, 201651 comments

A box of scrap copper pipes and fittings becomes a more avant-garde approach to the typical Dining Room Table.

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Giant Fairy Tale Doors

Jasmin Marisett, contributor | April 30th, 20162 comments

I'm BAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK! All better and ready to roll! What better way to start it off then with a little magic!!!! Repurposing a door. The door I have watched wither away in a pile of debris for well over a year! Well.... here is what I did!

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Progression of a dream catcher

linda choate, contributor | February 16th, 20161 comment

Do you ever look at something and think, that would be awesome gigantic or made of metal?

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Beautiful chandelier out of an upcycled minnow / crow-fish wire trap

Loftyideas4u, member | February 10th, 20162 comments

Minnow Trap Chandelier by Loftyideas4u An upcycle design lighting piece that shows that simplicity is the Minnow Trap Chandelier by Loftyideas4u, an Etsy shop founded by designer Rodney...

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Steampunk Upcycled Vintage 1920 Remington Typewriter Repurposed Plasma desk Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | February 8th, 20164 comments

Industrial Steam Punk Plasma Typewriter Steampunk typing at the speed of LIGHT Check out how this Vintage Typewriter has been transformed into this awesome "One of a Kind" light. This Vintage...

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Re-puprosed Bathroom Light Bar made into this awesome (6) Mason Jar Industrial Chandelier

Loftyideas4u, member | January 26th, 20162 comments

This is an awesome (6) Mason Jar Chandelier that can be made using the items as shown in photo.

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ornate book frames

linda choate, contributor | January 25th, 20164 comments

Who loves ornate gold frames and books? I was trying to combine the two, and learned a few things along the way. Don't put the glass in before your layers are glued. (oh no! Broken glass) Duct tape...

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Santa likes his "Coffee Light" along with his cookies when delivering presents. :)

Loftyideas4u, member | December 14th, 20155 comments

Santa likes his "Coffee Light" along with his cookies when delivering presents. :)

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"Rust In Peace" Retro Re-purposed Electric Fan into Table Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | December 9th, 20152 comments

"FAN FAVORITE" Circa 1960's Vintage Retro Electric Fan Re-purposed into a "Peace Sign" Fan Lamp. The inspiration for this decor style lamp was to combine today's hottest new Urban trendsnbsp...

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I call this Vintage Steampunk lamp "Light Conversation" by Loftyideas4u

Loftyideas4u, member | December 5th, 20153 comments

I call this Vintage Steampunk lamp "Light Conversation" That pretty says it all for this truly "One of a Kind" steampunk lamp. It's an antique brass phone with beautiful natural patina. It's been...

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SWEET HEART-SHAPED BIRDBATH

LloydsLandingofSears, member | November 30th, 20151 comment

I created this wonderful glass birdbath with clear bowls, clear platters, a clear vase and a pink colored piece, topped it off with a clear heart-shaped shallow bowl with lightly colored in flowers...

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MOM'S GRAVESIDE BIRDBATH

LloydsLandingofSears, member | November 30th, 20151 comment

Building glass structures is my new love. This past summer, I made this birdbath from cobalt glass, that my Mother loved, for her grave, plus a special piece for the shallow bath bowl on top...

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GARDEN FLOWER FOR DAD'S GRAVE

LloydsLandingofSears, member | November 30th, 20151 comment

Simply, I took a large shallow bowl, glued on a heavy sculpted flower to the center, glued a vase upside down on the back of the bowl to support a wooden dowel, and let dry overnight. I then took a...

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JIM SHORE DESIGNED BARN WINTER SCENE IN LARGE GLASS CANISTER!

LloydsLandingofSears, member | November 30th, 20153 comments

I have made a number of snowy winter scenes, some with a Christmas theme, in jars this year. This one is my favorite. It includes a Jim Shore designed barn with barn quilts, a brush tree...

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Vintage wooden shoemakers last & vintage metal roller skate, topped off with a black metal cage lamp shade.

Loftyideas4u, member | November 10th, 20155 comments

This is a "One of a Kind" Vintage Industrial Steampunk treasure. I call it "Light On My Feet", It's a vintage wooden shoemakers last & vintage metal roller skate, topped off with a black...

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Repurposed Vintage Automobile Circa 1960's MGA Roadster Car Grill & (2) Car Headlights Up-cycled into an Industrial Light Fixture by Loftyideas4u

Loftyideas4u, member | October 29th, 20154 comments

Check out this awesome authentic 1960's MGA Roadster Grill and Headlights. It's vintage character has been restored into this awesome "One of Kind" light fixture. The headlights and grill are...

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