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Grandma Memory Collage
I loved debapaka's Boy and Girl Assemblage Collage and was inspired to make one with my Grandma's things. In addition to pictures, I used her compact, wedding ring, crochet hooks, and other...
Clothespin Bag
I haven't made anything for a while, so I'll post something old. This is a clothespin bag I made from a little tot's outfit. I sewed the leg holes closed and attached the whole thing to a...
Airstream Project
Here is the Airstream trailer I fixed up for a guest quarters/party house. I ended up selling it, but not before painting, laying floor tile, reworking windows, walls, and floors, building beds, and...
The Lighthouse Bed
I got a super deal on this oak daybed at Goodwill. It was in pieces and I wasn't even sure they were all there, but it was too good to pass up. Turns out it was all there except the ball finials on...
It's Good to Be Shelf-ish
Here are the reincarnated wooden drawers from our old workbench. Very useful and almost no work.
Old Galvanized Drawers Tray-ded Up
This is what I have done with two of my old workbench drawers, thanks to your fabulous ideas. I was thinking about some type of boot tray when greencolleen and Junk_Sophisticate offered wonderful...
Got Ideas?
My husband and I dismantled our old workbench, and among the parts left are these six heavy galvanized drawers. However, I'm drawing a blank trying to figure out what they want to be next. Id...
Straight from the Heart
The grapevine wreath, wooden hearts, black stand, and both glass containers were from thrift stores. I've never decorated for Valentine's day before. It's kinda fun.
New Job for an Old Item
This isn't really junk, but it is a repurpose. Today at the Salvation Army store, I scored an awesome vintage, METAL, Kleenex box. After cleaning it up, I decided to mount it on the wall and use it...
Ahoy Night Light
I got this chrome-plated thingy with red and blue lenses at a garage sale. The guy said it came off his boat. I cut a piece of thin plywood to fit the bottom and attached it with screws through the...
Christmas Cake Fakin'
Although I love to make things, I do not like to bake. So, I thought I'd make some pretty, but inedible, cakes for the table. I took some old bundt pans and spray-painted them. Then I dribbled...
Spoony Hooks
This is an easy project if you have a vise for holding the piece and a big crescent wrench. Take some old silverware (I had these spoons left over from making wind chimes). Cover the bowl and handle...
Old Stereo Becomes Lighted Bar Cabinet
I bought an old art deco-style stereo cabinet from a friend, who had already removed the components and painted it black. The back was open, so I made a plywood back and added mirrors on the shelves...
Keep a Lid on It!
A few years ago when I rented space in a store, we had an open house and everyone was encouraged to wear a hat. I thought, OK, but it can't be just any hat. I found a great Liz Claiborne hat at a...
You're So Transparent!
I got the idea for this from a similar item I saw in a store, except it was in a picture frame. I wanted mine to be transparent, so I photocopied an old postcard onto a sheet of acetate, then I put...
Quikie Nite Lite
I found the tumbler and the wood night light base at a thrift store and I had the sea glass lying around for a while. I just poured the glass in the glass (haha) and placed it on the light base and...
Alice in Winter Wonderland
At first I had just the deer, and my daughter pointed out that they were much too large in proportion to the skater. So I decided to add the (giant) rabbit and call the skater girl Alice in...
Fun Wood Pedestals
A while back, in one of my cleaning/purging fits, I gave away a lot of my junk. Luckily, I hung onto these wooden post pieces. After discovering this wonderful site, I was inspired to finally do...
Magnetic Bulletin/Display Board
I found another piece (the last one, I hope) of galvanized sheeting in our shop and decided it would make a great display board for some of my old postcards. My hubby helped me cut a piece of plywood...
Cozy Cotton Sweater Throw
I think I got this idea from a woman who was making throws out of old wool sweaters. In searching all the thrift stores I didn't find many interesting wool sweaters, but I did find some great cotton...
Funky Sweater Purse
I took an old wool sweater and felted it by machine washing it in hot water. I cut off the sleeves and sewed up the sides and across the bottom. Then I attached two buttons and an old belt. The neck...
Four-Poster for Pooch
Take an old set of coffee table legs, add plywood and some block feet, flip it over and paint it, add a nice pillow, and voila — a bed for the princess pooch.
Red Birds and Holidays
As a former midwesterner, I miss the beautiful cardinals (we don't have 'em in Oregon). My husband had this old parts bin in his shop for a long time. He kept saying he was going to use it, but...
Christmas and Old Stuff: Priceless
While trying to figure out what to do with my mantel this year, I was inspired by all you guys' and gals' Christmas projects, so I gathered up some of my collections and just put it all up there with...
Perforated Metal Lamp Shade
I bought this funny handmade twig floor lamp from a friend, but most conventional lamp shades don't fit it very well. So, I made my own with galvanized metal and beads. For the record, I dont...
Bling It with Big Beads
I bought this old lamp at a local thrift store, cleaned it up, and put a new shade on it. But I thought it needed more, so I jazzed it up with some giant glass beads I had been keeping for no...
Mosaic Tea Cart
I don't have any "before" pictures of this tea cart, but it was that 70s bronze color and the trays had a fake wood finish. It was perfect for a mosaic project because the trays already had a lip...
Fantasy Window
I got this old window at a yard sale. It was so dirty and decrepit that I had to scrub it with a brush and a hose. Also, one of the panes was cracked all the way across, but I left it that way. After...
Sewing Cabinet Potting Bench
Not my original idea, but I have made a couple of these potting benches out of those ubiquitous sewing machine cabinets from the 50s-60s. I just had to slightly modify the hole to access the...
Glass Garden
I scored at the recycling center yesterday. Went looking for something to make a Christmas wreath out of. No luck there, but I did find a bundle of these galvanized wire things called fence...
Canteen Cowboy Lamp
I took an old galvanized canteen and added a lamp kit, then put rubber feet on the bottom so it would stand up straight. I glued on a picture from a calendar and framed it with rawhide. I...
"Stained" Glass Window
Another piece made with garage sale stuff. A couple had torn out a built-in wine rack they didn't like, so I got two of these wood pieces. My husband helped me add a frame around the outside with...
Garden Globe
I made this piece with found objects, cement, garage sale tiles, and a blue wine bottle that I broke into pieces. Before starting the mosaic, I put the glass pieces in my rock tumbler for a couple...
Consider Curtain Clothing
My mom is gone now, but when I was going through her things, I found a pair of beautiful old cotton curtains. They didn't fit any of my windows, so I thought of making something out of them. The two...
Stone Walkway Nearly Free
Not far from where I live, there is a stone and tile company that puts its scraps on a pallet where the public can help themselves. Well, I built an entire walkway through my garden with the pieces...
Tall Quilt Rack
At a garage sale I found two side supports from a floor mirror that someone had disassembled. I took them home and built this quilt stand by adding two horizontal braces and a couple of decorative...
Mailbox Hose Holder
I put this old mailbox on the wall inside my greenhouse for storing garden hoses. I can put extra nozzles, etc., inside.
Built-In Nightstands
When we got our new bed, it was so tall that I couldn't find any nightstands that worked with it. I decided to look for an old coffee table and split it in half and make built-in stands. It took only...
Repurposed Dresser for Craft Room
This sounds crazy, but I bought this dresser at a thrift store because I fell in love with that little carving on the middle drawer. Ha! The bottom was gone out of the bottom drawer, so I...
Little Display Cabinet
This idea came from a similar, much larger, cabinet a friend made. Mine is 18" w X 31" h X 9.5" d and is built from an old window I got from a friend and some scrap boards and plywood pieces from our...
Grandma Memory Collage
MakinItHappen | March 19th, 2010
Clothespin Bag
MakinItHappen | March 19th, 2010
Garden Globe Pedestal
hangonharvey | March 19th, 2010
Recent comments
Re: To DYE for!
I just saw one of these boxes today in an antique shop. It was priced at $250!!!
posted: 8:39 pm on March 19thRe: Old warehouse cart turned coffee table
Beautiful work!
posted: 8:36 pm on March 19thRe: Junk Linens turned Aprons
Gorgeous! Love em, love em, love em.
posted: 3:07 pm on March 18thRe: Getting Ready for Easter
Yaay, another great save!
posted: 3:03 pm on March 18thRe: Junk Queen Necklace
Great necklace, and how fun that you finally got to meet up.
posted: 3:02 pm on March 18thRe: from old door to new headboard
Great job, cowgirl! I'm sure your daughter loves it.
posted: 2:58 pm on March 18thRe: Chimney Cabinet
Ha, great story! Oh, and great shelf, too!
posted: 2:57 pm on March 18thRe: Thrift Store Box
Very nice! I, too, save every little piece of ribbon that comes on things I buy. And yes, they always get used for something.
posted: 11:52 am on March 18thRe: Fringy Night Stands
Yee-Ha! These are great!
posted: 9:36 pm on March 17thRe: Vintage Hobnail Lamps Get a Modern Makeover
Ooh, I love that aqua and brown one. C-U-T-E!
posted: 5:00 pm on March 16thRe: Cheyenne Lockers Memories
Great display! I think it's hilarious that you found a plastic chuck roast at a garage sale!
posted: 4:38 pm on March 16thRe: Chicken Crate Shelves
Very cool! I love your enamelware collection.
posted: 4:34 pm on March 16thRe: I need help with this one!
You can use it as ribbon for tying tags on things or wrapping presents. You can tie up your delphiniums or sweet peas. You could wrap it around a frame holding a photo of your favorite soldier.
posted: 4:32 pm on March 16thRe: Step Ladder Wine Rack
This is a very clever idea. You could also put letters on the steps, with RED, WHITE, or the name or region of the wine.
posted: 4:23 pm on March 16thRe: painted western belt
Great idea!
posted: 1:05 pm on March 15thRe: Cobalt Bottle Tree
This adds a lot of interest to the garden. Don't you love the way colored glass looks outside!
posted: 1:04 pm on March 15thRe: Vintage Watch Jewelry Necklace
Very nice. Great combo of chains and watches.
posted: 1:02 pm on March 15thRe: Crockery Shard Pendant
Ooh, another cool beach treasure. Looks great wrapped with that silver wire.
posted: 12:59 pm on March 15thRe: Vintage Iron Gate
Lucky, lucky you!
posted: 1:26 pm on March 13thRe: THRIFT STORE BOTTLES
Yes, yes, I agree with all the other comments. Ooh-la-la.
posted: 1:21 pm on March 13thRe: A Rustic Little Side Table...
Beautiful; love this!
posted: 1:19 pm on March 13thRe: More TRASH to treasure
Wow, those lamps are impressive. Nice work!
posted: 7:45 pm on March 11thRe: chalk board door
How fun is that!
posted: 8:46 pm on March 10thRe: Please help us....we would like to be a bench someday....
You could also have the chairs facing each other, with the seat bridging the span. That lyre-back design seems to call for a musical design on the upholstered seat.
posted: 8:45 pm on March 10thRe: Junkyard Dogs...the How and "Y"
Very nice! Oh, what I wouldn't give to have a greyhound like that. Tanner is pretty cute, too.
posted: 9:43 pm on March 7thRe: A Good Place To Nest
Looks like birdie came along and built that nest there!
posted: 2:58 pm on March 6thRe: A Couple of Fun Collages...
These are beautiful. I love how you get that aged look on all the pieces. And that sweet dog...
posted: 2:56 pm on March 6thRe: Junk Gyspy meets Cowgirl Chic
Great stuff! Oh man, now I want a cowboy room.
posted: 7:16 pm on March 5thRe: Remake of an old dresser!
Looks great!!!
posted: 7:14 pm on March 5thRe: vintage door decorating
Oh, wow. Everything about this is gorgeous!
posted: 11:22 am on March 5thRe: old chairs - refreshed!!
Great job! I'll have to remember that outline painting technique; it really adds to the look.
posted: 11:20 am on March 5thRe: Objects as Art
These are really neat!
posted: 11:13 am on March 5thRe: A little yard somethin
Ohmygosh! I've been passing up those boxes of glass at yard sales because I never knew what to do with them. Now I know. Thank you!!!
posted: 11:11 am on March 5thRe: Star Attraction!
Your students are very lucky. Bet your classroom is fun!
posted: 11:09 am on March 5thRe: Necklaces Reborn...Buttons, Too
These are SO cute; now I wanna make some. What kind of rings did you use?
posted: 11:05 am on March 5thRe: Bet you didn't know how sweet dripping wax could be!
Beautiful, Melissa.
posted: 11:15 am on March 3rdRe: jar storage
Oooh, love this!
posted: 11:12 am on March 3rdRe: Literally, A SPRING Wreath
SWEET!
posted: 11:11 am on March 3rdRe: Reclaimed headboard Now coat/hat rack
This is very cute. GOOD JOB!
posted: 9:22 pm on March 2ndRe: Repurposing a crate
Ditto, what they all said!
posted: 11:50 am on March 2ndRe: Bench from a bedframe
Very nice work. Welcome!
posted: 11:56 am on March 1stRe: Reproducing Old Documents
Wow, this is really impressive work. Your attention to detail is awesome. Wonderful project!
posted: 11:54 am on March 1stRe: Cataloging a new adventure!
Yup, very nice!
posted: 11:50 am on March 1stRe: Laser Pistol
Neato!
posted: 11:48 am on March 1stRe: Featherflite
Heehee. He is so cute; I love him.
posted: 11:46 am on March 1stRe: Global Change
Excellent! Great solution and looks good, too.
posted: 11:44 am on March 1stRe: All the Pretty Junk
You certainly have a knack for displaying your finds beautifully.
posted: 9:44 pm on February 27thRe: toille trunk
This is beautiful. Can you share some details about how you did it?
posted: 9:41 pm on February 27thRe: gorgeous teddy
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!
posted: 11:39 pm on February 26thRe: My First Post!
Very cool; great job. LOVE it!!!
posted: 11:59 am on February 26thRe: Laundry room curtains.
Very cool and awesome idea. Love it!
posted: 12:46 pm on February 25thRe: Antiquing To Michigan and Back
Oooooh, this makes me drool. Apparently all the good stuff is in the upper Midwest. Lucky you!
posted: 12:44 pm on February 25thRe: Words on Vintage Maps
Coolio! I have been saving some old maps to do something with. Hopefully this will inspire a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
posted: 12:42 pm on February 23rdRe: seeing the light
I'll send you my delivery address!
posted: 4:29 pm on February 22ndRe: Towel rods from antique gas lines
Unique and cool!
posted: 11:13 am on February 22ndRe: My Funky Chairs
I can't believe someone discarded that beautiful set! At least it's beautiful NOW. That butterfly chair reminds me of a dress I made when I was very, very young. Nostalgia-inducing, for sure.
posted: 11:08 am on February 22ndRe: Junk on Parade Part 2
Wow, you do great work!
posted: 11:05 am on February 22ndRe: shabby chic picture frame
I love this. Very pretty.
posted: 11:02 am on February 22ndRe: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Great job; supersweet birdie!
posted: 11:00 am on February 22ndRe: "BABY ROOM JUNK"
Beautiful creation, Janis.
posted: 11:42 am on February 21stRe: A Fun Day of Junkin'
I'm SO envious!
posted: 1:02 am on February 20thRe: My Rose Bowls (and plates and teacups)
I love your display. And that aqua one of the top shelf is my cup of tea!
posted: 5:45 pm on February 19thRe: From Fireplace to Mantle!
Love all your ideas. It's really cool how that piece of stone fits on top of those log rests. Looks like it was meant to be.
posted: 12:35 pm on February 19thRe: Sanity Restoring Junque
Woohoo! New junk = great possibilities!
posted: 12:30 pm on February 19thRe: ~Be My Valentine~
I already made a comment, but I forgot to say, that verdigris finish on the copper is just astounding! HOW do you DO that?
posted: 10:50 am on February 17thRe: Sea Glass Lighthouse Sconce
This is so cool. I have an entire room dedicated to sea stuff, especially lighthouses. I love your creations.
posted: 8:00 pm on February 16thRe: Sewing Cabinet Coat Rack
I had one of those machines for a while, but back then I didn't know what to do with it. Now I know, but the machine is who-knows-where by now. Well, yours is turning into several great projects. I especially love what you did with the old treadle.
posted: 7:32 pm on February 15thRe: The Cat's Meow
That is really cute and imaginative. What did you stick it together with?
posted: 10:42 pm on February 14thRe: MARGARITA GLASS OR GARDEN ART?
Oooh, Jamaica me thirsty! Those colors all look really pretty, like a flower in the snow.
posted: 10:39 pm on February 14thRe: ~Be My Valentine~
Gorgeous, as your creations always are. And how lucky for you to get those fabulous valentines!
posted: 10:35 pm on February 14thRe: Got Ideas?
Wow, you guys rock! Thank you, thank you, for so many great ideas. One thing I neglected to mention is that these babies are big and HEAVY! They are about 17" X 24" and we haven't seen galvanized this thick before. Just for fun, I put on of the larger ones on my bathroom scale and it weighed 13.6 lbs! So, I won't be hanging any of them on the wall (I don't have much wall space anyway), but I did put a couple of them to use already. I'll post some pics of what I did with them.
posted: 9:39 pm on February 14thI also had three wooden drawers from the same workbench, which I will show on a separate post. Thanks again, everyone!
Re: 100 yr old door is now an adorable sitting area
Beautiful!
posted: 11:03 am on February 14thRe: Old kitchen cabinet door has new life
Nice! And useful, too!
posted: 11:02 am on February 14thRe: "Key To My Heart" Resin Pendants from old keys.
These are very cool. Makes me want to try my hand at resin.
posted: 11:01 am on February 14thRe: Can't believe this one sat in the attic for so long
All your displays are way cute! Looking forward to more. :)
posted: 9:47 pm on February 12thRe: My winter fleamarket finds!
Wow, Kathy. You scored BIGTIME! I'm envious.
posted: 1:52 pm on February 12thRe: Boy and Girl Assemblage Collage
Very nice and well put together. This gives me a great idea to make one with my grandma's things.
posted: 1:44 pm on February 12thRe: Life Collection
Gorgeous!
posted: 1:41 pm on February 12thRe: In a word.
I've never seen those dark ones; those are great. I also love junkers' sense of humor. Does that say "NO DRAMA"? Ha!
posted: 1:40 pm on February 12thRe: Faux Ribbon Necklace
You are very talented. I would not have thought of that, but it's beautiful.
posted: 6:58 am on February 12thRe: Smacking good Valentine
How lucky for you to get those great gum machines. I love all your pics.
posted: 6:56 am on February 12thRe: Portable Light for Valentine's Day!
What a great vignette! It's all perfect.
posted: 6:53 am on February 12thRe: My shagalicious headboard. Don't try this at home, kids!
Ha, you are a hoot! Your post made me LOL. I'd bet it wasn't easy either, putting those strips on there in a way that hides all those staples. Great job!
posted: 12:05 pm on February 11thRe: Primitive cupboard
Beautiful! I love it.
posted: 3:42 pm on February 10thRe: Lunch box memory style
This is a perfect place to store your old love letters. Very cute!
posted: 1:11 pm on February 10thRe: ~My Sweetheart~
This is stunning; like, WOW!
posted: 11:06 am on February 10thRe: Vintage Doorknob Curtain Tiebacks
Those are really cool. I just can't find stuff like that around here. :(
posted: 5:41 pm on February 8thRe: It's "Wheely" a clock!
Very nice work! Wish I could have seen it before the cleanup.
posted: 11:23 am on February 8thRe: Junky Love
Love your displays. My anniv is this month also.
posted: 11:21 am on February 8thRe: "Bird of Nature" Necklace
This is beautiful. I really love that little wire nest with the pearl eggs.
posted: 11:36 am on February 7thRe: Vintage Valentine Fun
These are SO clever! I love them.
posted: 12:10 pm on February 6thRe: Coasters made from ceramic tiles
These are great! Love your ideas.
posted: 12:56 am on February 6thRe: aparently laying on it's side, Birdhouse
Cool! I'm getting ready to build birdhouses too.
posted: 8:27 pm on February 4thNote: most photo editing software (Kodak, iPhoto, etc.) has a curly arrow you click to turn the picture. If you can't find it, search Help or ask Google.
Re: Valentine Fun
Neat and sweet!
posted: 8:23 pm on February 4thRe: Ina's Piano Trunk
That is b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l!
posted: 8:20 pm on February 4thRe: Serving up Style for the Big Game!
I love your display ideas. So clever!
posted: 12:11 pm on February 4thRe: Rosette Bib Necklace
Wow, nice job!
posted: 6:01 pm on February 2ndRe: Chippy Cottage Charm will be at Benson Flea Market (Sioux Falls, SD)
Sounds like so much fun. Great looking stuff, too.
posted: 5:59 pm on February 2ndRe: Whoa Junkie!
Very cool! I wish I could get my husband interested in doing something like this. He has a welder, so...
posted: 12:24 pm on February 1stRe: A Trip down Memory Lane- S & H Green Stamps Style
Oh yeah, I collected those stamps. You could maybe line the back of a cupboard or display shelf with them, then place family heirlooms or collectibles in front of them.
posted: 12:21 pm on February 1stRe: Entertainment Center
Fantastic! I love what you did with this.
posted: 12:17 pm on February 1stRe: For The Birds
Beautiful; love it!
posted: 12:10 pm on January 31stRe: Plant Markers
Great idea. I've been starting to think about plant markers, too. Ah, spring must be on the way?
posted: 12:06 pm on January 31stRe: Repurposed Containers For Florals
Very nice! And I LOVE that white ironstone.
posted: 12:05 pm on January 31stRe: "Where Junk Resides"
Wow, that is one impressive statement! Love it.
posted: 12:04 pm on January 31stRe: Still Testing My Metal!
Wow, a woman who can cut metal; you've got my respect! Very impressive. Hey, I think those bar stool frames would make awesome table bases, too.
posted: 12:01 pm on January 31stRe: ~Junk In The Garden~
Oh man, this makes me wish even harder for spring! I love your garden.
posted: 11:52 am on January 31stRe: ~Concrete, Cloches & Candles~
Nice! I like the contrast of hard/soft, smooth/rough textures.
posted: 11:51 am on January 31stRe: Bird in the Cage...
Very nicely done. Love the bingo-ball eggs!
posted: 5:33 pm on January 29thRe: Painted Recycled Wine Bottles
So artistic and creative. I wish I could do that!
posted: 1:20 pm on January 28thRe: I'm a NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FAN
Very clever; a great way to "air" your love for the Saints.
posted: 9:18 pm on January 27thRe: Large ( 21x47 ) picture frame
Your frame is wonderful! Awesome job.
posted: 12:37 pm on January 27thRe: 50's Metal Flower Chandelier Reborn!
Very nice!!!
posted: 12:36 pm on January 27thRe: Beat up coffee table turns shabby romantic
This is gorgeous! Great save!
posted: 12:36 pm on January 27thRe: Windows...Windows and more Windows
Those flowers are beautiful, and the beach one would look perfect in my office. Love em!
posted: 12:34 pm on January 27thRe: Trash to Treasure Clock Tutorial
Wow, that's really cool!
posted: 11:14 am on January 26thRe: Throwback to my Youth - Take a little trip with me
How lucky you are!
posted: 11:09 am on January 26thRe: Valentines Day Candy Dish
There's just something about red glass. I love it.
posted: 11:57 am on January 23rdRe: WINDOW WITH A LAKE VIEW
I did a similar one (http://www.junkmarketstyle.com/item/18671/fantasy-window), but I like yours better. Looks great!
posted: 11:55 am on January 23rdRe: ETCHED WINDOW WITH SUNFLOWERS
Very nice!
posted: 11:50 am on January 23rdRe: Pink Sweater turned lampshade covering ..
Quite an improvement! I'll remember this before I toss any old lampshades.
posted: 2:39 pm on January 22ndRe: Mid Century Modern Shaw Walker Redo
The color is great. The workmanship is fantastic. It's perfect.
posted: 2:37 pm on January 22ndRe: Stop the Draft!
Fabulous! When I first saw this, I assumed it was an old game board. Very fine work.
posted: 2:30 pm on January 22ndRe: Tea cup Pincushion
Very nice!
posted: 8:41 pm on January 21stRe: embroidered floral silk shade ..
Your shades are the best! I love em. I always look for the perfect shade, too, but haven't had the courage to do this.
posted: 8:40 pm on January 21stRe: Tumbled tile coaster
Can't wait to see more of your stuff. I can tell you are going to be fun!
posted: 2:32 pm on January 20thRe: "Falling" for vintage chest of drawers
Fabulous! I love it.
posted: 2:25 pm on January 20thRe: Too weird for the general public?
What a hoot! Very creative ways to use all these parts.
posted: 2:22 pm on January 20thRe: Vintage Look Candle Hurricane Shades
What a great idea! I can't wait to try it.
posted: 10:16 pm on January 18thRe: A Very Shabby to Chic Rocking Chair
You saw the potential that the previous owner didn't see. Not everyone has the shabby-vision!
posted: 10:11 pm on January 18thRe: A Shabby Chandelier Makeover
Super-cool. Love it, love it.
posted: 10:08 pm on January 18thRe: dreamsicle linen & silk lampshade tied w/ a bow
I just now saw this for the first time. Wow, your stuff knocks me out. To say you have a flair for fabric is an understatement. I love it all!
posted: 12:11 pm on January 18thRe: slipcovers bring it all together ..
Wowee! Very nice.
posted: 12:03 pm on January 18thRe: chippy white and wonderful hutch
Doncha love it when things come together like that? Perfection!
posted: 11:43 pm on January 17thRe: Artwork: Too much junk...too little time
Artistic, clever, creative, and cute, cute cute.
posted: 5:56 pm on January 17thRe: More Teacups
Very cute!
posted: 1:01 pm on January 17thRe: Well Worn, But Well Loved . . .
When I was a child, we actually used plates that had that crazing and brown stains. I couldn't understand why my mom didn't toss them out and get new ones; now I wish I had them.
posted: 1:00 pm on January 17thRe: Would Thomas Edison be Proud?
This is a fantastic lamp!
posted: 9:17 pm on January 16thRe: Go Blue - Michigan Football License Plate Art
Outstanding! So clever and creative.
posted: 11:47 am on January 15thRe: Cloche...Rusty Style
Great score! I think that Christmas candle looks stunning in there.
posted: 11:45 am on January 15thRe: Sea Glass Lamp
Oooh, sea glass, one of my favorite things. What a great and unique project. Very nice!
posted: 11:41 am on January 15thRe: Cupboard From Crate Wood
Seriously? This is crate wood? It's just beautiful. You have some real woodworking talent. I think it's too pretty to stain OR paint.
posted: 11:39 am on January 15thRe: Candle Holder to Display
Great idea! I see a lot of those in-the-fireplace candle holders at the thrift stores. Bet those would work great for this too.
posted: 11:36 am on January 15thRe: Nesting Bird Server
This is really pretty. I have some little birds that would be great on one of those. Hope you don't mind if I copy. The only glue I've ever used that holds like crazy and dries really hard is two-part epoxy, but it's kind of a pain. I'd sure be willing to use something else. I'll be glad to see if anyone uses that kind.
posted: 8:20 pm on January 14thRe: Testing my metal. aka Testing my mettle!
Ingenious!
posted: 12:43 pm on January 14thRe: Have Suitcases; Will Travel
What a stunning collection! I just gave away a beautiful blue train case from the 70s and a tan one from the 50s. Wish I could have given them to you!
posted: 12:41 pm on January 14thRe: dresser makeovers
Wow, these are beautiful!
posted: 11:45 am on January 13thRe: Croquet anyone?
Your whole wall looks beautiful. Love all the wood things.
posted: 11:41 am on January 13thRe: Bird Perch 2 Tiered Server
This is very clever and beautifully executed.
posted: 11:24 am on January 13thRe: Benchs from headboard
You do a great job with these. Very professional!
posted: 11:55 am on January 12thRe: Hall tree from parts
Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!
posted: 11:53 am on January 12thRe: Sweet Clipboard!
Oooh, neat idea.
posted: 11:52 am on January 12thRe: This shelf is "wired"!
Very cool. And I love that wooden post thingy.
posted: 11:50 am on January 12thRe: everything's coming up angels...
Beautiful and inspiring!
posted: 11:48 am on January 12thRe: canoe seat coffee table
Very clever!
posted: 11:46 am on January 12thRe: junk love bingo board
I love seeing how all you clever people make words with all kinds of things. This is really cute.
posted: 10:38 pm on January 11thRe: Some more clock projects
Nice work!!!
posted: 10:34 pm on January 11thRe: Photo Tin
suh-WEET!!!
posted: 8:09 pm on January 10thRe: How to Make A Paris Lamp
This is a beautiful, practical, elegant solution. My husband made a similar chandelier out of acrylic, but this looks a lot easier and funner. I must find this styrene of which you speak. But I probably can't find the fringey lamp to recycle. ;)
posted: 8:06 pm on January 10thRe: Our fireplace
Beautiful work. And those sweet doggies...
posted: 7:52 pm on January 10thRe: Screen Savers
Fabulous!
posted: 7:47 pm on January 10thRe: Bottle Christmas Tree
Looks neat. Great idea!
posted: 10:23 am on January 10thRe: The Kitchen floor
Very interesting designs and beautiful workmanship.
posted: 12:03 am on January 10thRe: Church Treasures
Your chart reminds me of the tiny church my Grandma attended when I was very young. It could be from anywhere in the country. Memories...
posted: 11:41 am on January 9thRe: Beverage bar....junk style!
Most ingenious!
posted: 8:39 pm on January 8thRe: Life is Like Laundry.....Loads of Fun!
This looks great! I had to look up what a furdown was; never heard of it before. Like pjjunker, I also painted my laundry room cabinets red and decorated it for fun.
posted: 12:15 pm on January 8thRe: Piano bench-turned child creative center
Great job!!!
posted: 8:01 pm on January 7thRe: 'Coffee With Dick and Jane" CoffeeTime Lamp
Ha! Wonderfully charming and delightful.
posted: 12:01 pm on January 7thRe: Storage Solutions
They're both wonderful solutions for storage. So nice.
posted: 11:56 am on January 7thRe: heated bird bath
So nice to take care of the birdies. Details, please. How is it heated, etc?
posted: 11:53 am on January 7thRe: birdhouse from old pallet
Cute!!!
posted: 11:46 am on January 7thRe: cast iron vase
Wow! What a lucky find. I have one of these; think I paid $80 for it many years ago.
posted: 11:46 am on January 7thRe: High Fashion Junk
This is really fun and cool.
posted: 7:41 pm on January 6thRe: Cherish Boxes
Those are stunning! Very impressive.
posted: 7:39 pm on January 6thRe: "Coffee And My Secret Ingredient" -CoffeeTime Lamp
I think your secret ingredient is your vivid imagination. :^} And those theme fabrics really pull it all together.
posted: 7:36 pm on January 6thRe: 32" ceiling medallion becomes wall clock
A big WOW on your beautiful job!!!
posted: 7:33 pm on January 6thRe: Rustic Glow
Beautiful!!! I've been wanting to make something like this for a long time. You have inspired me to get busy!
posted: 11:42 am on January 6thRe: Sweet While Shabby Candle Holder
Yet another cool use of old post parts! Nice!
posted: 11:37 am on January 6thRe: From Church Chair to Bedside Table
Very clever and unique idea. What a great deal on the chair, too!
posted: 11:35 am on January 6thRe: briefcase organizer and a pie
Oh, you're too much! Very clever ideas; I just love repurposing stuff.
posted: 12:12 pm on January 5thRe: Sack the Soy Sack and Stick it on Your Wall
Clever!!!
posted: 12:09 pm on January 5thRe: Antique Style Cupboards-Made from old house doors & reclaimed lumber.
These are marvelous!
posted: 12:08 pm on January 5thRe: You Need a Little Copper in Your Diet
Beautiful! Love the verdigris finish.
posted: 12:07 pm on January 5thRe: New use for a Hooked Rug
Good idea! I should have done that with the one I have.
posted: 3:48 pm on January 4thRe: The Back Porch
It's a great look!
posted: 3:46 pm on January 4thRe: The locker room
What a great idea, perfect reuse for a boy's room. Lockers are so versatile.
posted: 3:45 pm on January 4thRe: More from the front porch
I'm so envious of you having this great porch and great stuff on it. Very nice.
posted: 3:42 pm on January 4thRe: Picnic Time!
Love it, love it!
posted: 3:35 pm on January 4thRe: Toddler Toy
This is awesome. I just love seeing handmade toys instead of those plastic things.
posted: 3:34 pm on January 4thRe: Waterproof Mp3 Case
Very clever and useful.
posted: 3:31 pm on January 4thRe: Vintage Valentine Tinsel Wreath
Oh man, I LOVE this! I must make one of these.
posted: 3:30 pm on January 4thRe: Watch the Birdie...."6th Hole" Golfbag Lamp
Another wonderfully clever lamp!
posted: 3:26 pm on January 4thRe: Do YOU Have A STASH??? Let's have fun!
Wow, you have some really cool stuff!
posted: 3:25 pm on January 4thRe: Panel Door Headboard
Stunning! Wonderful color scheme.
posted: 3:03 pm on January 4thRe: Before and After Chair Makeover
This is great! Really adds pizzazz!!!
posted: 1:41 pm on January 3rdRe: Pulled out a Dresser Drawer of Memories
Wonderful idea. Your granny would be proud!
posted: 1:38 pm on January 3rdRe: Painted Jute Rugs
Wow, that's a work of art!
posted: 1:36 pm on January 3rdRe: Pantry Door
Very nice!!!
posted: 1:35 pm on January 3rdRe: JUNK ANGEL
I love table legs, too. And those are better than most!
posted: 1:31 pm on January 3rdRe: CHRISTMAS TREE STAND
It's an awesome find! Just look through this Junkmarket site and an idea will come to you.
posted: 1:30 pm on January 3rdRe: Vintage Fishing Stuff
How cool is that! Great display.
posted: 1:28 pm on January 3rdRe: rolling pin collection
Outstanding!!! I love it.
posted: 1:25 pm on January 3rdRe: Game Table
Very cool! (I love your knotty pine wall, too.)
posted: 1:24 pm on January 3rdRe: picnic basket...new again!
What a great idea! Hope you don't mind if I copy.
posted: 1:23 pm on January 3rdRe: How To Make A Santa Snow Globe
This is fantastic! Thanks for the great, detailed instructions.
posted: 12:30 pm on January 2ndRe: Display for vintage fishing lures
Lucky dad and lucky you. Very nice!
posted: 12:19 pm on January 2ndRe: "Early Bird" CoffeeTime Lamp for a yard sale affectionado
Wow, that's just about perfect, and I'm sure the recipient is overjoyed.
posted: 11:41 am on January 2ndRe: First project of the New Year!!
This is gorgeous!!!
posted: 11:37 am on January 2ndRe: My daughter's room
Wow, your lucky daughter is "in the pink" now.
posted: 7:27 pm on January 1stRe: last score 09
What a great deal! And such a nice thing to do.
posted: 11:37 am on January 1stRe: Repurposed Casserole Server
Lovely and very clever!!!
posted: 11:35 am on January 1stRe: old faucet
Very cute!!!
posted: 1:05 pm on December 31stRe: MORE COLORFUL, JUNKY, KITCHEN
Wow, that was a LOT of work, and your countertops are so great, too. You're the woman!!!
posted: 1:02 pm on December 31stRe: A LITTLE OF THIS AND A LITTLE OF THAT
Sweet! That book is awesome!!!
posted: 12:53 pm on December 31stRe: Cornice Makeover
This is fabulous. I LOVE it!!!
posted: 12:49 pm on December 31stRe: "Mambo Console" Bongo Drum Style Console Lamps
Very, very cool. I fixed up an old Airstream trailer last year and these would have been perfect in there!
posted: 10:27 pm on December 30thRe: Country Pump Lamp
This is too cool. OK, I'm inspired to try my hand at making a lamp shade.
posted: 10:22 pm on December 30thRe: My "JUNK" Tree
Beautiful!
posted: 10:21 pm on December 30thRe: Recycled Lunchbox into a New Year's Eve Centerpiece
Extremely cool! And I've never seen a lunchbox like that.
posted: 10:20 pm on December 30thRe: "Poppy Coffee"- Wizard of Oz theme
These are really cool. Are those cups melamine? How do you drill the holes without shattering them?
posted: 12:00 pm on December 30thRe: Colorful, Junky Backsplash
Very nice. Isn't mosaic-ing the most fun? How bout a picture of the backsplash and the wall.
posted: 11:51 am on December 30thRe: lamp finial
That finial is so cool. Love it!
posted: 11:44 am on December 30thRe: Coffee With The Lovely Ladies-Raffle fundraiser donation for Cancer Clinics in Antelope Valley, CA
Very clever! I love that it looks all wonky. Quite a conversation starter.
posted: 12:55 pm on December 29thRe: "Box O Flamingos"- (no birds were injured in the making of this lamp)
Very nice!
posted: 12:53 pm on December 29thRe: Holiday Window
Very cool. Nice save!!!
posted: 12:25 pm on December 29thRe: Cabinet from old window screen
This is wonderful! Love it.
posted: 11:39 am on December 29thRe: old window
You have an awesome garden.
posted: 7:30 pm on December 27thRe: old border
It looks great!
posted: 7:29 pm on December 27thRe: Glass Memory Totem
How great to be able to put her mother's things to good use!
posted: 7:28 pm on December 27thRe: old door
Makes a very nice winter display, too!
posted: 7:27 pm on December 27thRe: Have Yourself a Junky Little Christmas!
Very nice!! I especially love the little bird.
posted: 11:35 am on December 25thRe: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas,,,Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night
Thank you for letting us see these. They are wonderful! Just this year I remembered to dig out the one that my Grandma received when she was 8 years old, in 1908. I had it partially restored a few years ago, and I'm so glad I did.
posted: 11:32 am on December 25thRe: "Just what the Junker ordered"
Wow, what luck! Going through a box of old jewelry is one of the funnest things I can think of.
posted: 6:10 pm on December 22ndRe: Paver snowmen
These are super-cute. And they won't blow away!
posted: 6:08 pm on December 22ndRe: Santa's shopping cart just arrived!
I LOVE these! So cool.
posted: 6:04 pm on December 22ndRe: Old Letters & Glitter
Wow, you hit the jackpot! You'll have so many cool displays with these. Love this one.
posted: 6:01 pm on December 22ndRe: Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
Wow, you do great work! I can see you really have the spirit.
posted: 5:59 pm on December 22ndRe: Candleboard
That looks wonderful. Love it.
posted: 5:10 pm on December 21stRe: The Holly and the...
You have some neat things, and they look great put together like this.
posted: 5:07 pm on December 21stRe: A Shutter of Excitement....Christmas Day is Almost Here!
What a clever idea! Looks great.
posted: 5:04 pm on December 21stRe: The BEST Reason to Celebrate!
That's wonderful news, and I love your wine cooler!
posted: 5:03 pm on December 21stRe: Masher Christmas
These are very cute!
posted: 5:01 pm on December 21stRe: A Traveler's Bag from Christmases Past
Very nice! So creative and fun.
posted: 2:23 pm on December 20thRe: I Love Christmas
Isn't it neat how old toys just seem to say Christmas Past! These displays are all so beautiful.
posted: 2:22 pm on December 20thRe: You belong here!
Super, super-dooper!!! Love it.
posted: 2:19 pm on December 20thRe: I have a Bright Idea . . .
Ooooh, nice!!! Makes my creative wheels start turning...
posted: 2:17 pm on December 20thRe: Beads & Buttons
These are great! I make beaded jewelry, too, and I love to see what other beaders are doing. Your designs are really cool.
posted: 2:13 pm on December 20thRe: Easy Fix for "Lost" Wall Quotations
This is great! Love the idea.
posted: 7:02 pm on December 19thRe: Chaining up the Ornaments!
Beautiful! Where did you get that chain?
posted: 7:00 pm on December 19thRe: Not exactly "choirs'' of angels, but I do have a few
These are great. I've wanted to make some of these for a long time. Maybe now I will!
posted: 9:48 pm on December 18thRe: "I'm WORKING here!"
I want to do school over and be in your class!
posted: 12:44 pm on December 18thRe: Peace like a river
Wow, a stunning display! Mahvelous!
posted: 12:30 pm on December 18thRe: The three snowmen
Cute and clever!
posted: 12:29 pm on December 18thRe: wood shutters
These are wonderful! I love em.
posted: 12:28 pm on December 18thRe: Christmas Vacation
This is so much fun! I love the pennants and the pedal car, too!
posted: 12:26 pm on December 18thRe: Junk on the Horizon
A very impressive project and a wonderful gift!
posted: 1:03 pm on December 17thRe: Merry Christmas Everyone! Sharing Our House With You
Lovely displays of your really great things!
posted: 12:58 pm on December 17thMerry Christmas!
Re: You can thank Disneyland for this one!
So cute and festive, in a BIG way!
posted: 8:26 pm on December 16thRe: infant prague collection
I wasn't familiar with these, either, but they are quite stunning in a group like that.
posted: 6:13 pm on December 16thRe: Christmas Displays
Yes, it DOES look great! (And thanks for reminding me that I have some of those old cards stashed away.)
posted: 10:53 am on December 16thRe: vintage pearls
I love old pitchers and I love white on white. Great combo!!!
posted: 10:50 am on December 16thRe: Pop Can Stars
Nice work! Looks great and fun to do.
posted: 10:45 am on December 16thRe: Farm Junk Recycled
Wow, that door is a knockout! And that old milk bucket takes me back to my old days on the dairy farm.
posted: 10:43 am on December 16thRe: Simple Christmas Basket
This is very pretty and I love the pine.
posted: 9:34 am on December 14thRe: Merry Christmas!
Yes, I've started thinking that way, too. Your pretty displays prove that you can get the same look as the high-end stuff and recycle, too!
posted: 9:30 am on December 14thRe: Yard Sale Leftovers
That's funny. I've been looking for vintage deer like that. You can't find 'em anymore. Although my husband would probably not like them either. Ha!
posted: 8:30 pm on December 13thRe: My very first project post....An elegant, funky, bird feeder!
Nice work, and what a fun gift!
posted: 3:46 pm on December 13thRe: A "Light Bulb" Moment...
That looks great, and it works and looks better than my store-bought wreath hanger. Just goes to show you, hand-made is better! ;^}
posted: 3:41 pm on December 13thRe: Tis the Season!
Great stuff!
posted: 3:24 pm on December 13thRe: Let's Dish Some More
This is so beautiful; great job! I wish I could find stuff by the curb, but it just doesn't happen here. Well, I'm glad other people are finding pieces to turn into something wonderful. :)
posted: 3:20 pm on December 13thRe: Deck the doors!
How great is that door! And your lettering is wonderful. I wish I could find something like this, but it's slim pickins around here.
posted: 10:54 am on December 13thRe: THE FINALE!!!!!!!!!!! maybe
Happy birthday, Alice! Your mantel is very pretty and dreamy.
posted: 10:50 am on December 13th--gloria
Re: Your Frames have been Framed!
Indeed it does make the wall pop, with that pretty colored background. Very nice!!!
posted: 10:46 am on December 13thRe: Oh, My High Arches!
Ingenious! And perfect with that clock!!! Love it.
posted: 10:45 am on December 13thRe: Come To My Quilt Window
This is a work of art. Something about putting the quilt behind the glass makes both pieces even better. Beautiful!!!
posted: 10:43 am on December 13thRe: Organizing for Christmas ....AND BEYOND!
This is extremely cute, Midge. I love it!
posted: 10:41 am on December 13thRe: Art with Architecture
Oh my gosh, this is gorgeous! I've done embossing on paper, but never on something like this. And those clear stamps are the coolest. I can't wait to try it. Wonder if hubby would miss some parts of his motorcycle...
posted: 12:17 pm on December 12thRe: The lady's in a hurry ...
C'est tres magnifique!
posted: 8:20 pm on December 11thRe: The lady's in a hurry ...
Your arrangement is very beautiful, and that art nouveau tray is, is, is.. well words don't even describe it!!!
posted: 8:18 pm on December 11thRe: Picking up a Little Christmas Cheer...
This looks wonderful!
posted: 10:31 am on December 11thRe: Very Simple
This is very cute!
posted: 10:27 am on December 11thRe: army cot transformation
Oh my gosh, this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted: 10:58 am on December 10thRe: CHRISTMAS SPARKLE!
Oh, what fun! This makes me want to try it with different colors of base coats.
posted: 10:25 am on December 10thRe: Upside Down Junk Tree
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
posted: 6:53 pm on December 9thRe: More Junky Displays
Oh my gosh! All these neat displays! The STAY WARM one is great. And the gift tags -- so clever.
posted: 6:52 pm on December 9thRe: Knobs, Levers & Bones
I like this a lot. Thanks for sharing!
posted: 6:49 pm on December 9thRe: Window Treatment
What a great picture!
posted: 6:48 pm on December 9thRe: Christmas Chair cover
Very clever and festive!!!
posted: 1:53 pm on December 9thRe: TOOOOOOOOOOO MANY CLOCHES!!!!!
Never too many, Alice. I love these and you have them displayed sooooo cute.
posted: 11:52 am on December 9thRe: It's Getting Frosty Outside
A fantastic way to use something old and keep them on display. Great!!!
posted: 11:38 am on December 9thRe: "BR549, please"
Very cool! I'd use it, too.
posted: 11:35 am on December 9thRe: Tis' the Season to be "JUNKY" Fa La La La La.......
This looks wonderful. And I LOVE those sheep!
posted: 2:27 pm on December 8thRe: Add a little Jingle to your Christmas!
The ivory and gold look fantastic together!
posted: 8:14 pm on December 7thRe: Framing up a Favorite Item
Oh Jenny, this is wonderful. It really made me smile.
posted: 1:50 pm on December 7thRe: Extreme Tree Trimming
Wow, that's great! I especially love the word cards.
posted: 1:48 pm on December 7thRe: My "Out of the box" wreath
Yes, as Candy says, the whites are beautiful!
posted: 1:46 pm on December 7thRe: It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas!
OK, now I'm inspired. Thank you for sharing this; it's giving me some copycat ideas!
posted: 12:46 pm on December 6thRe: Warm Welcome
Love it!
posted: 12:42 pm on December 6thRe: Horse Collar Wreath
Beautiful! And yes, jingle bells would make it even more wonderful.
posted: 12:41 pm on December 6thRe: This project is a crock!
Very nice. I hope the madness never ends!
posted: 12:34 pm on December 6thRe: This one was 'sew' simple...
Very cute and creative!
posted: 12:33 pm on December 6thRe: Nifty and Thrifty!
That looks really cool. Great idea!
posted: 12:29 pm on December 6thRe: Bling It with Big Beads
Hi XOjanis.
posted: 1:25 pm on December 5thI didn't see your comment for a while. I bought the shade, but I'm going to try my hand at making one next time. They just cost too much and most are kinda blah. At least this one was on sale! Thanks for asking.
Re: Faux fireplace to warm your holiday.
This is really great! And so much fun!
posted: 12:07 pm on December 5thRe: Jewel Chest
Wow, beautiful work!
posted: 9:22 pm on December 4thRe: Birthday Bird Bath for my Mom
What a wonderful project!
posted: 9:21 pm on December 4thRe: a rescued tinsel tree with a new hair cut
Sweet! It reminds me of those antique feather trees I keep seeing pictures of.
posted: 6:57 pm on December 4thRe: Spiced up for the holidays
That's beautiful and inspired. (I'd like to find a nice piece like the one you found for $5)
posted: 6:53 pm on December 4thRe: What Can I Do With A Table Top Greenhouse
One more idea, then I'll stop. How bout a memory box where you display mementos from an event, a trip, or a person. For example, I would put a 1940s picture postcard of my dad in France, the silk scarf he sent my mother, her gloves, and jewelry. I'd attach self-adhesive hooks to the underside of the lid and hang some of her lockets and some rings on a ribbon. And a couple pictures of mom, of course.
posted: 12:52 pm on December 4thRe: What Can I Do With A Table Top Greenhouse
You could turn them into gifts for gardeners by filling with an arrangement of beautiful seed packets, old chippy trowel, small mossy clay pots, planting guide, garden journal, etc. Place the items on a bed of dried moss or other plant material.
posted: 11:56 am on December 4thRe: Sanctuary ~ Doors to Headboard
Great idea and beautiful the way it's all coming together! Nice job!
posted: 4:49 pm on December 3rdRe: what will it become?
Very cool! Gotta take care of those babies. BTW, I'll take that stinky shorthair off your hands! Where can I pick her up? ;)
posted: 12:24 pm on December 3rdRe: Book Wall Decor
This is very interesting. How did you do those different folds? Did you have to cut the pages to do that last one?
posted: 12:20 am on December 2ndRe: Slipcovered Lampshade
I love this look!
posted: 12:04 am on December 2ndRe: Dad's Table
Very nice! Your dad will love it!
posted: 12:03 am on December 2ndRe: Scrabble Board..Family collage
Super cool!
posted: 2:03 pm on December 1stRe: Serving Tray..photo collage
Two of my favorite things: trays and collages. Nice!
posted: 2:02 pm on December 1stRe: Rescued China Cabinet
I love that white beadboard in the back — and the doorless look!
posted: 2:00 pm on December 1stRe: My first posted project - cookie cutter tree
This is a very cute tree, Janie. Can't wait to see more of your projects!
posted: 1:57 pm on December 1st--gloria
Re: Golf Cardholder,Clock
Great theme arrangement!
posted: 10:18 pm on November 30thRe: Wall Hang Sunflower
Very nice! I love to see natural plants of all kinds displayed.
posted: 10:15 pm on November 30thRe: From trash to treasure.
Ooh, I'm loving this. Makes me want to go look for some stuff to paint right now!
posted: 9:07 pm on November 29thRe: Use A Scarf Instead Of Wrapping Paper
This is a great idea — assuming you can part with the scarf!
posted: 1:17 pm on November 29thRe: Sweet Reindeer
SWEET!
posted: 1:15 pm on November 29thRe: Galvanized Worktop Table with Hammered Nail Detail
Very cool! I love this look :)
posted: 1:14 pm on November 29thRe: Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is a Gigantic Pile of Junk
A great collection of neat vintage stuff and put together so well. Fun, fun, fun!
posted: 9:38 pm on November 28thRe: HOME
Awesome! Pine cones are one of my most favorite things. Hmmm...
posted: 8:21 pm on November 28thRe: Garage shelves made from old doors!
All I can say is, WOW! This looks fabulous.
posted: 10:46 am on November 26thRe: potting table changes seasons
Beautiful display; makes me happy to look at it!
posted: 10:44 am on November 26thRe: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
How very cool is that! Happy Thanksgiving!
posted: 10:41 am on November 26thRe: Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Oh man, I wish my porch was bigger. I just have room for one or two things. This is great!
posted: 10:39 am on November 26thRe: A bow you can easily zip together!
I would never have thought of that. Just shows there's no end to you junkers' creativity! Very cute.
posted: 12:08 pm on November 24thRe: An OLD Vanity makes a come-back!
OMG, you are my kind of junker. This is really cool. There's nothing more fun than taking a piece that has potential and transforming it into your own useful creation. Wonderful!
posted: 11:58 am on November 24th--gloria
Re: So what do I do with a lot of "tiny" junk?? Maybe a collage or two!
These are gorgeous! I have about 40 miniature tea sets, and a couple of them look just like that. I also have a whole lotta bobbins and wooden spools of thread. Now I am inspired to do something with them. Thank you!
posted: 11:51 am on November 24thRe: Glass Garden
Thanks, fellow junkers. Those things on top of the stays are glass candleholders, a bottle, a lid, and another glass thing I've had for a long time but never knew what it was (the large clear one).
posted: 11:27 am on November 24thRe: Something to sing about
Cute, cute. Love it!
posted: 8:48 pm on November 23rdRe: Uncle Pete's Snow Shoes...
I LOVE old snowshoes. And your theme is perfect. What did you use for the lettering?
posted: 4:47 pm on November 23rdRe: Copycat Sconce
Cute! I'm kinda new also, and now you've given me an idea! Thank you!
posted: 4:43 pm on November 23rdRe: Nite Nite Nightstand
A very creative transformation and a great piece. Nice work!
posted: 4:36 pm on November 23rdRe: When you least expect it...
Cool! I have a weakness for trays too. FUN!
posted: 12:13 pm on November 23rdRe: Fire Truck?
A lot of work, but what a transformation!
posted: 5:22 pm on November 22ndRe: found old french doors
I'm a new member, so a little late with feedback, but you could make a screen for a dressing room or other area. Put them together with hinges so they'll stand up and hang some gorgeous fabric on one side to show through the glass.
posted: 10:02 am on November 22ndRe: Consider Curtain Clothing
Ha! Alice, I hadn't even thought of that. Reminds me of what Carol Burnett said in her Scarlett O'Hara curtain-dress scene, "This old thing? I saw it in the window and just couldn't resist getting it!" ;^}
posted: 9:45 am on November 22ndRe: What's Behind Junk Drawer # 1
Those drawers are really cool, all right. But the way you have them arranged is even cooler. I'm going to have to figure out how you do that!
posted: 12:43 pm on November 21stRe: MY REASONS FOR JUNKIN'
OMG, this is the most fun thing ever!
posted: 12:03 pm on November 21stRe: Fall Back Decor
What a pretty combo — Wow!
posted: 11:57 am on November 21stRe: Hey, Hey, Hey . . . It's a Holiday Hay Rack!
Very beautiful and inspiring. Who cares if the berries are fake. :)
posted: 11:46 am on November 21stRe: Pennant Christmas Tree Skirt
You do really nice work! Love it.
posted: 1:39 pm on November 20thRe: File and Magazine Holder
Beautiful!
posted: 1:26 pm on November 20thRe: Repurposed Dresser for Craft Room
Hi Kally: To answer your question, I paint over anything. If it looks like paint won't stick to it, just clean off any wax or oil with TSP or one of the paint prep products. If it's too slick, just sand it. I even painted my kitchen countertops years ago and they're still holding up. I used several coats of water-based Varathane over the paint.
posted: 12:13 pm on November 20thRe: Ski Lodge Headboard
I'm a new member, so I just saw this and absolutely LOVE it. So cozy cabin-y.
posted: 7:01 pm on November 19thRe: OIL COOKSTOVE BURNER COVER for CANDLES
I've never seen these before, but I'd sure like to find some. I love the fact that they aren't exactly alike.
posted: 6:19 pm on November 19thRe: "The True Measure of Life..."
Very, very nice!
posted: 6:15 pm on November 19th