SnowmanHill

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I gave my Dad "JUNK" for Father's Day!

My Dad has everything, so I bought him a pile of old dump rake teeth for Father's Day, he loved them! I spent the last week with him down on the farm, so we created this scarecrow. I love to work...

"SCRAPBUILDING" 101

I have been scrapbuilding since I was 15, long time ago! I rescued this headboard from the dump, and then to my scrap pile. I cut off the ends of the headboard for the sides and the rest is from my...

Junkin' is the "SPICE" of life!

I have been hoarding a box full of spice cans for almost a year now. Well, today, no more! I thought they would make a great frame for a chalkboard, so fun. Now, what to do with the rest of them??? I...

Recycle broken clay pots

I'm nesting! Just kidding, my two have long left the nest. I found these broken clay pots at a junk shop, the guy looked at me pretty funny when I asked if I could buy them. He said take them, and...

Need a new candle holder?.......no trouble!

I found this vintage trouble light at an estate sale, half price on the second day, (I am obsessed with turning old objects into candle holders). My daughter gave me the usual look, and the usual...

My Makeover is finished!

I wanted to share my laundry room makeover.  My laundry room is right off of my kitchen and seems to be the "catch all" spot in my house.  I was so sick and tired of it, I decided it needed...

A Junk Bonanza Find! Can you guess what it is?

I am redoing a room in my house this week and using this very cool piece that my mom picked up at Junk Bonanza a couple years ago.  Check out my blog for before and after pictures of this...

Valentine cards.......using old postcards.

These are so fun to make. Scan in vintage valentine postcards, then embellish them with old lace, buttons, jewelry, and then spray the whole card with spray adhesive and sprinkle with glitter. I...

Making cards with..........junk of course!

Another passion of mine is making cards. I have collected old sewing junk forever and now recycle it on my cards.  I use snips of old lace, buttons, keys, old advertising is my favorite. I...

SNOWMAN HILL.......junking forty two many years?

Here are a few more ideas for recycling old items. My bathroom is all old garden junk, old fence for my valance, seed bags for the curtains, and yes that's a hoe that holds my towel. I sold my end...

SNOWMAN HILL......Hi, I'm the Mom

Just a few fun photos to show how you can enjoy recycling old treasures. My whole house is full of old, and I love it. I reused an old cabbage cutter for one display, an old milk bottle carrier sits...

Canning is for the birds!

I wanted to share this bird feeder that my mom (Dana) made for our fall sale.  It didn't sell, so I'm using it now! Lucky me!  We found oodles of canners this summer while...

Sew Cute!

I made lamps out of some old sewing maching drawers.  I used a metal piece from an old Italian chandelier on the front with the knob.  These were very easy to make. We painted...

Snowshoe wall hanging with old mitten

I just wanted to share a great way to reuse old beat up snowshoes and old mittens.  I just tied fresh greens to the shoe and attatched an old mitten with berries! Super easy and takes the place...

Another Door Project

I wanted to share one of my favorite projects.  It's been hanging in my house for 5 years already, but I still love it!  My partner/mom built it.  It's an old wood screen door with a...

Old Door Shelf

We took a very old door and built a shelf out of it.  It was very tricky working with the old wood, we had to cut the top part off because it had glass windows and then everything started to...



Recent comments


Re: Another Crazy Lamp

Great lamp, love everything about it!

Re: Industrial Fan Grate Wreath

Great job, love bittersweet! Anything old metal is my downfall,
I have quite the stash of metal, wire, and old tin junk.
Happy fall!
dana

Re: Trick or Treat...Mwah ah ah!!

Sue - Great display, I just love all of it! It makes me want to jump on my broom and fly down for some "treats". Thanks for sharing. Happy Halloween!

Re: 8 Pew Country Church Birdhouse "For Birds of Pray"

Great job, love the tin roof!

Re: Garage Sale Yard Fun

I love your display, fun stuff!

Re: Trick or Treat

Awesome display, as usual! Halloween is my favorite holiday, love everything about it. I would have pushed you out of the way to get into the crawl space after the Halloween goodies, I never find any Halloween treasures. Happy belated birthday!
dana

Re: magazine pictures and flour scoops

Well, it's no wonder we can't find any old flour scoops, you have them all! You need to take a photo of all of them, I'm sure it would make a great picture.

Re: Retro baby shower

Welcome, I love your ideas. My daughter loves anything old too, I'm so lucky.

Re: Wooden Number Tags

Great job at recycling, I might have to make some of these.
Thanks for sharing.

Re: Fall Is In The Air

Great displays, love the little wheelbarrow!
Keep warm, it's cold up here too.

Re: Edible Centerpiece

Great idea! It is a great day when you find something you collect. The jump rope is a fun element to add, nice work!
The snow wasn't fun, glad it's gone for now.
Take care!
dana

Re: Happy Autumn

I love the old cart, and the pictures are awesome! Happy fall!
dana

Re: Vintage Notion Box Turned Funky Jewelry Box

Super job, it's adorable. Don't you hate it when it turns out soooo cute, and then you want to keep it.

Re: Picket Fence Shelves

Super cute, we made these too, love them!

Re: Ladders aren't just for climbing anymore!

You can never have enough ladders, I have them in and out, love them!!!

Re: Barn Burner

Of course I love this, being an 'ole farmgirl. I would hang this in my house in a minute, great job!
dana

Re: An old window gets a new job...message central!

This is a great project. I just love everything about it. AWESOME!!!

Re: End of the Summer Retro Picnic!

This is just absolutely fantastic!!! I love all of your great finds, and you put them together perfect, super job.

Re: Don't be Chicken

This is truly awesome! I have many chicken feeders, but none turned into lights, yet. I make lights out of all sorts of things, but this is the best. Thanks for sharing this great idea.

Re: Old chicken feeders repurposed for this and that...

Cute ideas, I love chicken feeders and never part with them, I could have a whole chicken room!

Re: Simple Monday's - Take Two

I love simple Monday, and milk carriers. Great color combo too.

Re: Repurposed Door into hall tree (my first post)

Great job, you put it all together so nice, I love it!

Re: Oronoco was Flowing with Good Junk

Love all of your finds, I am attracted to metal items too. I wish we had gone, but hubby had surgery, so I stayed home and played nurse maid.

Re: New item for upcoming "Barn Chic" Sale August 21 & 22

Hi there,
This turned out great. I have built these too, so fun! I wish I could come to your sale, but will be down at the cabin. Hope you have a super sale.

Take care,
dana

Re: "The Twelve Best"

This is awesome, I love old tins. You did a great job, as usual!

Re: makayla room

This is so cute, she will love it!

Re: Old Mother Hubbard

Great idea, functional and soooo fun! I love the wording on it.

Re: A Junker's Nuts and Bolts Bin

This is such a great project......I love storage units of any shape or size. You do great work!

Re: Junkin' is the "SPICE" of life!

Thank you so much for all of the great comments. I started repurposing junk 35 years ago,(yes, I'm old)and I still LOVE IT! I always ask for tools for my birthday & Christmas, I have a great woodworking shop.

Have a super Junkin' day!

dana

Re: Chalkboard Drawer

Super fun, we do lots with old drawers, great idea.

Re: Ladder-Planter

I love this!!! I have ladders all over. I can never pass up one, this is super fun, great job!

Re: The Rusty Gardener

I love all of it, I am sooo addicted to garden junk. Your gardens look amazing, beautiful flowers. My hubby thinks I'm nuts too, I think lots of hubbies think that of their "junking" wives.

dana

Re: Vintage Pitch Pipe Flower Vase

I just love this, I want one too!

Re: card catalog drawers

This is a super idea, I love to use old drawers.

Re: Disgarded Fireplace Stand turned Necklace holder!

I love this too! I see these all the time, and thought they would make a cute stand in the bath for a pretty vintage towel display, but this is a great idea.

Re: Strange Cargo Returns.

This is so fun. I have lots of old tools. Thanks for sharing, you are very creative. :-)

Re: COFFEE CARAFE VASE

It makes a beautiful vase. I see these at thrift shops, but they are pretty spendy. I will have to keep looking. Great pics too.

Re: Business Card Holder

This is so cute, I love the color of the base. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Galvanized Flower Garden

I love this project. I love anything to do with tin and am really fond of feeders, I have many in my stash. I guess I need to get creative. Great job!!!

Re: old barn door turned outside shower wall / hall tree

This is a great idea. I just love old doors, I have made lots of things with them. I have one in my living room, just leaned up against the wall with a wreath on it. DH isn't really fond of it, but I love it.

Re: Repurpose Vintage Shakers to hold your Glitter!

I did this too, it is so fun!

Re: Maxine :)

She is great, I love her too!

Re: Need a new candle holder?.......no trouble!

Thank you, it ended up in my garden bathroom, I love it!

Re: Madeover Table found at Scott's Antique Market

I love it! I never pass up old metal stands, tables, whatever metal. I am addicted to old metal and tin.

Re: THIS IS TOO COOL!

This is a great find, I would have grabbed it too. I just love old suitcases. I always have one sitting open in a display with junk in it.

Re: Just What the Doctor Ordered

This is soooo cute! I used to work at a flower shop, but didn't have fun junk to work with. I have some of those reels too, laying in my junk piles. I haven't gotten around to using them either.

Re: make-do pincushions

These are really cute, good job!

Re: THE MENOPAUSAL WOMAN---JUNK STYLE

I love your junk ladies, what do you use for the heads? I'm going to visit my Dad, and am going to show him your pictures, and I know that will be his first question, thanks.

Re: THE MENOPAUSAL WOMAN---JUNK STYLE

She is awesome, and boy can I relate to her, LOL. My Dad welds fun stuff, he said he would teach me how to weld, I might have to learn.

Re: salvaged wood architectural piece

We love the auction and go often- great find! Krista

Re: wooden posts

Posts are great- these are in really nice shape-Krista

Re: Ladder Message Center

I have ladders all over my house, however none look like this. I love this idea- Krista

Re: East meets Midwest

WOW! How amazing! You are a fabulous artist! Krista

Re: Old Gas Stove Grates

I love these metal grates, my mom and I are drawn to metal pieces. I would have snatched these up in a heartbeat! Krista

Re: Antique doorknobs for drapery rod and tiebacks

Looks great, don't you love old doorknobs? Great way to use them-Krista

Re: Wooden architectural pieces

Very cool, I just found a darling piece last weekend and I'm using it for a candle holder on my table! Thanks-Krista

Re: Fire Place Dress Up

Great job with the posts, I love that you didn't do anything to them. I really like the green on the fireplace, a beautiful shade. Thanks for sharing-Krista

Re: Everybody has shutters, don't they?

Boy, I think everyone has old shutters hanging around. I could do this over the weekend! Thanks for the great idea-Krista

Re: From silverware to art supplies

Just darling!!! I look forward to more of your posts! Krista

Re: From silverware to art supplies

Just darling!!! I look forward to more of your posts! Krista

Re: File Drawer Hanger

Welcome! I love your project, what a great way to use a drawer front, this could be done with a wood front too.
Thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: Whisk Broom Arrangement

How fun is that? I like "hunting" for things when I go junking, now I'll be looking for brooms! I always love your ideas!!!! Krista

Re: Valentine cards.......using old postcards.

Thank you for all of the great comments. I'm so glad I can give you gals ideas. I lose lots of sleep, laying awake thinking about what I can do with all of my junk, or should I say vintage treasures.

Re: Making cards with..........junk of course!

Thank you so much for all of the nice comments. I just love to make cards, and have been for a long time. You can add so many different elements to cards now, not just paper anymore. I make some woodsy cards with birch bark, I might have to post one of those too.

Re: Ski Tip Table

I love, love, love skis! I have several pairs all over. This table would look great in my living room ;) Thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: "LIGHT IT UP!!!"

Sooo very elegant! Who would think a few items could be so gorgeous together. Krista

Re: Organizing Junk

I need one of these to hang above my kids coloring/painting/play-doh table. It would be perfect for coloring books, sticker books and painting paper! Love it- Krista

Re: Repete in Repose with his ball Wilson -- A Garden Mosaic Vignette

This is beautiful, I tried doing a table once and I gave up! It's hard work, you did a fabulous job! Krista

Re: "Soilax Bucket" Tool Box Lamp

This is so cool! Seriously, I love everything you've posted. I bet your house is amazing! Keep the posts coming, you are very creative!! Krista

Re: My Makeover is finished!

Thank you all so much for the wonderful feedback!!! It's fun to share a project that involves using old junk. Krista ;)

Re: Making cards with..........junk of course!

Thank you for the great comments. I would love to have a card making nite at my house and let ladies come out and play. I might have to get serious about that.

Re: SNOWMAN HILL.......junking forty two many years?

Thank you all very much for the nice comments. I just love decorating with old treasures, one can never have too many!

Re: A Trio of Fresh Ideas!

These are great ideas, love the junk jewelry embellishment. This is such a great site!

Re: Upcycle your cabinet doors: Part 1

What a great way to use doors! I think a few hanging around my house as well! Thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: wall art

Just darling, I like old windows as well. Welcome and keep the posts coming! Krista

Re: Baubles by Gretchen

I love these!! Thanks for sharing Gretchen- Do you sell them anywhere?? Krista

Re: Spool Table

Cool idea! I love the basket, and how fun to change it out every now and then. Love it!!! Krista

Re: headboard bench

Nice job adding the curtain, it looks so cozy! Thanks- Krista

Re: Revive your treasures with paint

Painting does wonders doesn't it?! I love painted furniture, and have lots of it throughout my house! Thanks for sharing! Krista

Re: How to of Gretchen's Button Jewelry

Awesome! I love making jewelry, I've made a few button pendants, thanks for sharing your ideas! Krista

Re: Repurpose old jeans into a fun, funky purse!

Love it! My mom used to make me these purses out of my dad's old jeans when I was a little girl! I loved them!!! Thanks for bringing back sweet memories- Krista

Re: headboard shlef

Great shelf! I really love the chandelier (sp?) It's beautiful! Krista

Re: Shelf, What Is That Made From?

I love the shelf! What a great way to use an old window! I'll have to keep my eye open for them this summer- thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: My Bench projects

I love the quote and what a darling way to display it. The bench is so cute, add a couple pillows and I might want to stop by for a cup of coffee! Krista

Re: Free

I love letters as well. I collect N's. I have a few in my house and I'm always hunting for more! Thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: Work bench becomes Scrap Table

I love the table, I could be busy in that room for hours! Have fun! Krista

Re: The Garden Room - (Part 2)...details, details, details...

I love it! I like the old star. Nice Job! Krista

Re: SNOWMAN HILL......Hi, I'm the Mom

Thank you so much for all the great comments. It's so fun to decorate with old treasures. It's also a great way to preserve the past and enjoy a simple life.

Re: Scary salvage

That is adorable, and not scary. I love architectural wood pieces. I used old spindles, chunk of old door, and scrap wood to make a fun shelf too. Now I am taking orders for them. Have fun scrapbuilding.

Re: What can I do with all these?

I love all the ideas, I would take a few apart for scrapbuilding. The ends would be so fun to use for holiday decor. You could paint one big round end to look like a snowman head and stick in on your porch or in a snowbank, we have lots of those today. I would paint one to look like a primitive jaok-o-lantern face and use it in my Halloween display outside, they would be so fun. I love your site.
Happy winter!

Re: A Visit to "Purple Cow", St. Louis, MO

I want to go there!! I would have a hayday! Thanks for sharing- love the metal signs- Krista

Re: Vintage Bulb and Reflector Wreath

Cool wreath- I like the little birdy too! Krista

Re: Toboggan Winter Photo Display

This is just darling! Thanks for sharing, I think I need one! Krista

Re: Old Door Porch Swing

This is beautiful- Thanks for sharing, I look forward to seeing more from you- Krista

Re: An ugly old vanity light seen in a whole new light

Very creative of you! How simple and pretty- Krista

Re: Out of this World Chandelier

This is just beautiful! I love it, I think I might have an old saucer in the attic? Hmmm... Thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: My bull skull...transformed

This looks beautiful! I love your creativity! thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: 60 Days of No Craft Stores Challenge: 1st Project

I hear ya, use what you have before you buy more! Great project- love the jewels as well- Krista

Re: blueprint wallpaper

Darling idea!! I love it! Thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: Photos of Our Home...

Darling displays- thanks for sharing- Krista

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Georgia! Krista

Re: Warmest Wishes from my House to Yours!

Merry Christmas to you too! Have a safe and Happy New Year as well! Krista

Re: my next project..a floor scrubber spaceship..just a quick mockup.

AWESOME!!!

Re: Here is a 6 foot tall robot project made from the best of junk

WOW! He's amazing!

Re: found this vintage coke light up sign at the scrap yard tuesday

Great piece, why do people throw away what they do?? Good find for you!

Re: My very first "junker" project!

I love you used several pieces. Welcome to the site, I can't wait to see more of your goodies!! Thanks for sharing! Krista

Re: Angels Are Among Us

These are so great!!! I want a couple for myself!

Re: Thinking Big!

I love this couch! What a cute spare bed in a guest room as well. You did a wonderful job, thanks for sharing!

Re: Towering blast from the past

Great headboard, thanks for sharing! I wonder if I could make one using hockey sticks for my son??

Re: Winner of the Dog Collar Contest

Congrats! Beautiful collar!

Re: WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF STRANGE CARGO....

Welcome! I love your stuff!

Re: Oar Lamp

I love this lamp! What a great bucket. I think I have these supplies in my garage, I better go get busy! Thanks for sharing!

Re: A "Girls' Night In" Junky Holiday Beverage Center

This is great Amy! You take the best pictures I swear, I need a lesson! Love the idea for the nametages!

Re: This little table's got game!

Cool idea! Fun for my game room!

Re: Memory tree

This is great, I really like the tree and tin. Great display.

Re: North Pole anyone

I love it..hilarious!

Re: Let it Snow

I love your work and the baby shovels too!

Re: Putting a little "Mush" into Christmas!

I love snowshoes!! What a great display!

Re: Coffee Tin Upcycled to A Bird House

Very clever! I love birdhouses, maybe I'll try this....hmmm

Re: Tea Cup Birdfeeders

These are darling and the birds are eating in style!

Re: America's First Nostalgic Guest House --- going 'green'

Love the fridge! Welcome, I look forward to seeing more!

Re: Evergreen, Tinsel & Snow

Nice mixture of greens, my son would love it, his favorite color is green, green, green!!

Re: Baby it's cold outside!

I hear ya, I live in Duluth, Minnesota and we had school cancelled today due to soooo much snow and 30 below with windchill temps! I'd like to curl up in your living room with a hot cup of coffee!

Re: Peace

Incredible photo, what a great find. Where are you going to display it?? Let us know!

Re: Giving in an unusual way...

I love it!!! Wish I had one!

Re: How to Make a Christmas Candelabra

Super pretty!!! I love it and I really like the silver candles. Merry Christmas!

Re: A Junky Holiday Coaster Ornament

I checked these out on your blog as well. I LOVE them!!!

Re: Christmas wash tub

Welcome Diane! I'm so happy I could talk you into joining. It's so fun to make new junking friends and see what everyone else is doing. I love your wash tub. Sooo cute! I really like the huge snowflake as well. It was so nice to meet you at my sale. I hope to get up to your house and see all the wonderful things you've done too. P.S. The snowshoe looks darling in your display. Take care-Krista

Re: The Ideal Christmas Tree!

That is the neatest tree I have ever seen! I love it!
Krista

Re: Is there an Architect, errr, Architecture in the House!

WOW! I love your house! You have done some amazing things with such unique pieces. Thank you for sharing, I am one that loves to see how others appreciate using "old things".
cheers-Krista

Re: Latest Projects

I love the gear! I need to hunt for some of those!
Krista

Re: "Dumpster Diving Diva Window"

Love it!!! What is hanging from the top? I like how you did the tree.. so cute!
Krista

Re: I'VE BEEN FRAMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love it! We made one similar with a chunky old frame and painted it all cream. A young woman bought it for her bathroom. I love how you left your frame original.
Krista

Re: French shabby linen armoire

WOW! It's amazing! Enjoy filling it up!
Krista

Re: Help!!! Ideas Needed

Great scale! I would put seasonal items in it and large candle. I'm sure with all the great suggestions you already have it all ready and displayed in your house. :)
Let us know what you do with it- Krista

Re: It's a Spinner

That is soooo cool! What a perfect place to put it. Fits awesome in your open space. I would LOVE a tour of your home! Thanks for sharing! Krista

Re: Stool Idea

What a cute idea, I would love to make one for my daughter's room! Thanks for sharing-Krista

Re: Vintage typewriter turned photo display

Don't you just love free stuff? This is a very cool idea, I'll be on the hunt for an old typewriter now. Thanks so for sharing and I look forward to your posts. Krista

Re: Winter Wonderland & Old Book Display

I love the old book! Super cute idea with an old jar. I have a similar one at home, I should get creative, thanks for sharing. Krista

Re: Another Door Project

She used glue and screws to attach it! I swear you could stand on it! I love your idea with the pink ribbon on pinecones- so romantic! Thanks for your comments!
Krista

Re: Flowers and Silver

I love the vintage tree top! What a clever idea!-Krista

Re: I've Pulled Another Wheelie

I love the wheel project! I have been hunting for them and I haven't found any yet, bummer. It's just charming. By the way- when I hung my sled I used a chain and just screwed hooks into the ceiling beams. I just decorated it for winter- you should do it! I look forward to your posts- Krista

Re: Holiday Home Tour

I would love to attend! I live in Duluth, how far would that be for me?? I woke to snow as well on Saturday and started to tear apart my house and prepare for the holidays! I have my final sale coming up at the end of the month and I'm decorating when I should be building. Oh well, it felt good to ditch the fall leaves and put out the greens and berries!Check out my new blog- www.snowmanhill.blogspot.com
I hope I can be there and meet you- Krista

Re: Terrarium

I think you did this cupcake stand justice! I love the idea of a terrarium. What a great idea, and a fabulous find! Krista

Re: Saturday's trinkets

Love the keys! I always add them to jar lites and candles. They are so whimsical!! Have fun with your latest finds-Krista

Re: All is calm, all is bright...

Your booth looks adorable! I'd love to see it in person. I would buy the white chair and all the wheels! I also have a thing for cake stands. Great displays!!- Krista
check out my new blog- www.snowmanhill.blogspot.com

Re: New Bathroom Shelf

I love it! I'm always attracted to the industrial feel of things. Thanks for sharing! Krista