berton718
Berton Ridley, Brooklyn, NY, USmember
email: berton1020@mac.com
Gender: Male
Birthday: 10/20/1958
Member Since: 08/21/2008
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Recent comments
Re: Words on Vintage Maps
I love these!! What a wonderful idea!!!!!
posted: 2:11 pm on February 25thRe: ~Be My Valentine~
Jim,
posted: 10:42 pm on February 14thAnother great transformation!! You're the best!!
Re: ~My Sweetheart~
Jim,
posted: 3:46 pm on February 10thThis is the masterclass of junk repurposing!! You are very talented!! I love it!! Thanks for the INSPIRATION!!!!!!!!
Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
Count me in!! I can't wait!!
posted: 9:11 pm on February 8thRe: Art Fun With Vintage Linoleum Cutters
Jenny,
posted: 3:51 pm on January 11thI love this idea!! Simple and beautiful!!
Re: Vintage Bottle Capper Candle Vessel
What a GREAT idea!! Simple and useful!! I love it!!
posted: 12:46 pm on January 9thRe: SILVER PLATE PROJECT
Janis,
posted: 11:39 am on December 23rdChic, Chic, Chic!! I love this idea!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
Re: How to Create Sterling Silver Ornaments on the Cheap
Sue,
posted: 9:56 am on December 16thI love it!! You are correct time is tight and these are beautiful!! Thanks for the GREAT idea!! Happy Holidays!!
Re: A Kissing Bulb...JUNKMARKET Style
Sue,
posted: 2:04 am on December 13thIs there any piece of JUNK you can't beautify?? I don't think so!! This is AMAZING!!!
Thanks for sharing !! Happy Holidays!! Love Berton
Re: Hope Inside...
I love this idea!! I especially LOVE the buttons on the back. Happy Holidays!!!!
posted: 10:18 am on December 11thRe: CHRISTMAS SPARKLE!
What a GREAT idea!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
posted: 9:42 pm on December 10thRe: Santa Delivers with Boyish Charm
Sue, What a lucky boy your son is!! I know he will be happy to see his gifts presented in this very creative way. Thanks for the great ideas!! You're the BEST!!
posted: 1:22 am on December 6thRe: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Sue,
posted: 9:01 am on December 4thI love these holiday ideas,especially the cart. I know it would be fun to get gifts from you!! Happy Holidays to you and your family!! XXOO
Re: 'Tis the Season
I love it!! Now I'm going to be looking in the street for something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!!
posted: 10:30 am on December 3rdRe: Hostess Gifts with a Junk Twist
Wonderful, inspiring ideas!! I love them all. Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 3:10 pm on December 2ndRe: What's Behind Junk Drawer # 1
Sue,
posted: 11:58 pm on November 21stI love this idea!! You can make anything look beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Re: Holiday Trimmings ala Army Surplus
Sue,
posted: 8:30 am on November 14thI love this idea!! You are the JUNK QUEEN!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Re: How to Spruce Up Your Porch
Sue,
posted: 1:50 pm on November 3rdI love it! You haven't met a piece of junk you can't tame!! You always make everything look so BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for being so INSPIRING!!
Re: All Hallows Eve Junky Movie Festival
Halloween Candy,
posted: 7:32 am on November 1stI just loved your junk movie post!! Very creative!!
Re: October Floral of the Month
Sue,
posted: 7:56 pm on October 28thYou're good!! I love this jumpkin!!
Re: Trick or Treat
Jim,
posted: 12:10 pm on October 17thVery creative as usual!! I Love the letters and numbers. Also Happy Belated Birthday fellow Libran!!
Re: Edible Centerpiece
Sue,
posted: 12:23 am on October 14thI love it!! I didn't know you could make junk taste good!!
Re: Hemming-Away
Jim,
posted: 4:26 pm on October 1stWhat a great idea!! You are so inspiring!! Keep the ideas coming.
Re: Thank You One and All
Sue,
posted: 7:34 pm on September 20thThanks for the great words!! Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope it was FUN!!
Re: Barn Burner
Jim,
posted: 12:07 pm on September 19thI love this repurpose. You are truly AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!
Re: Don't be Chicken
Jim,
posted: 6:30 pm on September 1stHow is it that you always make the best stuff? What's your secret? Please share!! Good job as always!!
Re: Simple Monday's - Take Two
Simply Chic and Beautiful!! I love it!!
posted: 6:27 pm on September 1stRe: Chalk Liner Wreath
Sue,
posted: 1:27 pm on August 3rdThis is amazing!!! I love how beautiful you made this!!!!!
Re: Nature's Junk
I LOVE IT!!
posted: 11:37 pm on July 31stRe: Junkin' is the "SPICE" of life!
GREAT idea!! I love it!!!!!!
posted: 10:39 am on July 31stRe: Let's Go Camping
Jim,
posted: 3:51 pm on July 28thThis is such an AMAZING lamp!! You never let me down with your wonderful creativity!! Thanks for sharing!!
Re: "Shake AND Bake!!??!!"
Inspirational and Beautiful!! A party I would love to attend!!
posted: 1:13 pm on July 25thRe: What a Racket!
What a GREAT idea!! I love the execution of this!! You are so creative!!
posted: 1:12 pm on July 15thRe: A Cool Coat Hanger
Sue,
posted: 8:48 pm on July 8thI LOVE IT!! You are The Junk Queen!! Long may you reign!!
Re: Twig jewelry mobile...
What a wonderful idea!! I love it!!
posted: 10:26 pm on June 15thRe: It's a Salad Spinner
Sue,
posted: 2:31 pm on June 12thI think this is a wonderful idea. I love it!! You always make everything look so beautiful!!
Re: June Floral of the Month
Sue,
posted: 5:49 pm on June 8thI love this. All the beautiful colors of the flowers against the clear bottles and the box look wonderful. The snacks look good also!!
Re: Vintage Pitch Pipe Flower Vase
What a GREAT idea!! The flower/metal combo is wonderful!! I LOVE IT
posted: 7:52 pm on June 7thRe: Camping Stools Turned Table
You did a GREAT job!! I love this!!
posted: 9:42 am on June 5thRe: JMS on The Today Show with Matt!
Sue,
posted: 9:39 am on June 5thYou were so wonderful on the Today Show. i loved the many tips that you gave for a Flea Market. You looked so beautiful!! I especially loved your necklace!!
Re: Wall Hanging Made With Multi-Colored Springs
You are so lucky to have found these. I love the colors what you did with them. Good for you !!
posted: 9:41 pm on June 2ndRe: "FOREVER THE WALTZ"
Beautiful, Chic, Amazing!! I love it!!
posted: 12:01 am on June 1stRe: What's New Pussy Cat - Contributor Challenge
Jim,
posted: 1:08 pm on May 26thWhat a great lamp!! You always amaze me!! Please keep the ideas coming!!
Re: Picture Holder Perfect for a Crash Test Dummy!
What a GREAT idea!! I love this!!
posted: 11:38 am on May 25thRe: Junky Door Display Unit
I love this!! You did a GREAT job!!
posted: 11:43 pm on May 21stRe: Happy Memorial Day
This looked like a FUN junk party. I think you there should be an East Coast version? How about it?
posted: 11:30 pm on May 21stRe: Industrial Light Cover Planter
Sue,
posted: 8:33 pm on May 11thI LOVE It!! What a beautiful floral display!! Thanks for the good junking!!
Re: vintage european military burlap chair
Great idea!! i love this look!!
posted: 10:05 am on May 7thRe: RAD-ical Lamp
Jim,
posted: 11:22 am on March 25thThis light is AMAZING!! You're projects are the best!!
Re: Picket Fence Planter
Georgia,
posted: 11:30 pm on March 20thI love this junkformation!! Thanks for sharing!!
Re: Felted crazy quilt
I love this quilt!! Thanks for sharing a warm idea!!
posted: 7:05 am on March 14thRe: March Floral Arrangement of the Month
Sue,
posted: 7:00 am on March 14thI love this project. You constantly amaze me. Thank you for ushering in Spring!!
Re: Feel'in "all" Right
Jim,
posted: 5:09 pm on March 10thI always look forward to your projects because they are INCREDIBLE!! Please keep the genius coming!!
Re: A Handmade Gift
SUE,
posted: 4:57 pm on March 10thThis is so CREATIVE!! I LOVE IT!!
Re: How to Contain Your Art Supplies
It looks GREAT!! I love it!! I wish I had space to do this!!
posted: 9:21 am on February 21stRe: 1 Deli Dispenser, How Many Ways?
So many wonderful uses for a piece of JUNK!!
posted: 11:47 pm on February 11thRe: "B"ounty
I collect the letter"B". You are so lucky!! I love it!!!!!!!
posted: 1:32 am on February 11thRe: Junk Doll
I love this!! What a GREAT use of JUNK!!
posted: 1:24 am on February 11thRe: Recycled sweater cup cozy
A GREAT idea!! Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 6:59 am on January 24thRe: How to Make a Valentine's Day Planter.
I love this!! Your sister is very fortunate to receive this. Thanks for sharing!!!
posted: 12:40 am on January 21stRe: Glass Cigar Tubes - Totally Tubular Project
This is AMAZING!! I love how you've made such a beautiful and creative arrangement. Thanks for sharing.
posted: 11:35 am on January 19thRe: "Soilax Bucket" Tool Box Lamp
I love this lamp!! You are very talented!! What a GREAT use of junk!!
posted: 2:04 am on January 18thRe: How to Make A Paris Lamp
Geo you are very talented!! I LOVE this lamp!! Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 9:59 am on January 11thRe: Assemblage Fun With Georgia Moon & JennyK
You ladies are AMAZING!! I love the people you've made. So with food and junk you guys really know how to spend an evening. I wish I was closer so I could join in the fun. Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 9:54 am on January 11thRe: Studio Junk
You're studio is A M A Z I N G!! I love all the creative ideas. Thank you so much for sharing!!
posted: 2:05 pm on January 3rdRe: On Newsstands Now!
I've had it for a few days!! I LOVE IT!! I hope there will be more to come!! Love Berton
posted: 8:00 pm on December 30thRe: How to Make an Indoor Window Box
This is magnificent!!!! I love how beautiful you made this look!!!
posted: 1:22 am on December 25thRe: Seasonal Tool Box Centerpiece
I LOVE THIS!! It's easy to do and PERFECT for the season!! Thanks for sharing.
posted: 1:29 am on December 22ndRe: Holiday Junk Angels by Georgia Moon & JennyK
I love what you ladies made!! They are wonderful!!I It sounded like you had a fun day. This past Sunday I was invited to a Craft Day at a friend's apt. We made all kinds of things. I made some ornaments out of junk. It's always so much fun being creative with like minded people. Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 12:12 pm on December 17thRe: How to Make a Christmas Candelabra
Geo,
posted: 10:49 am on December 16thThis is BEAUTIFUL!! I love it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Re: On Newsstands Now!
Sue, You are truly AMAZING!!! I just can't wait to get my hands on this. Thank you for keeping us all INSPIRED!!! Love Berton
posted: 3:51 pm on December 10thRe: Button, button, who's got the button???
Sue is correct. I LOVE this idea!! Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 12:11 am on December 5thRe: Inexpensive & Simple Junk Tree Ideas
Candy,
posted: 3:42 pm on December 4thI love your great ideas for the junk tree. I am jealous that you can get such wonderful items for $1.00. In NYC where I live we can't great stuff like that for $1.00 .
How about selling some great $1.00 junk to me???
Re: Upcycled Cottage Industrial Candleholder
Sue,
posted: 11:32 pm on December 3rdYou are AMAZING!! I love it!! You sure know how to make BEAUTIFUL things!!
Re: Have You Got The Time?
I love this clock. What a GREAT idea!! I live in New York and never heard of Bill Ding. Can someone please tell me more about them? Thank You!!
posted: 2:42 pm on December 1stRe: Winter White Window
Sue,
posted: 8:29 am on November 30thThis is BEAUTIFUL!! You have some AMAZING ideas!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Re: Hardware angel ornaments
These are incredible!! I love them!! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful idea!!
posted: 12:15 pm on November 23rdRe: Tag Maker Tote
Sue,
posted: 9:22 am on November 22ndI LOVE this!! What a GREAT handy storage case!!! You are truly JUNKBLESSED!!! Thanks for sharing!! Love Berton
Re: Got a pencil??
I LOVE this idea!! Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 10:25 pm on November 19thRe: Grandma's chair
This is INCREDIBLE!! The different belts look like a patchwork quilt. I love it!!
posted: 8:48 pm on November 18thRe: It's a Spinner
Sue,
posted: 10:31 am on November 11thI LOVE It!! Now it's time to see your entire house. I know it must be AMAZING!! Come on SHOW IT ALL TO US!! We're waiting!!!
Re: A Store that Built our Junk
I love this building!! Thanks for sharing!!
posted: 9:47 am on October 26thRe: My "Top 10" in Junk
SUE,
posted: 10:22 pm on October 23rdThis place looked GREAT!! What wonderful JUNK!! You are correct I LOVED ALL THE BUTTONS!!
Re: BIRDHOUSES, ETC.
I love these !! They are incredible !! Please contact me. I would like to buy one. You can email me tickingstripe@yahoo.com
posted: 9:55 pm on September 22ndRe: Like a Ladder in a Candy Store
Sue,
posted: 12:53 am on September 22ndYou amaze me !! I love this idea !! it makes me want to trick or treat at your house !!
Re: Hostess gift? It's in the bag!
Sue,
posted: 4:50 pm on September 18thThis is AMAZING !! I love this idea !! It's very creative and beautiful !! Thanks for the inspiration !!
Re: Shutter Shelf
This looks GREAT !! I'm inspired !!
posted: 10:54 pm on September 17thRe: Junk Goin' Home WIth Me
Gretchen,
posted: 10:50 pm on September 17thI LOVE it all. Please post pictures of the transformations !!
Re: Picket Fence mirror/shelf
Georgia,
posted: 10:45 pm on September 17thI love this idea !! You did a GREAT job !! Good Luck with your sale !!!
Re: Spools, spools, spools
I love this idea !! You are very CREATIVE !! I hope you sell them all. Keep the ideas coming !!
posted: 11:11 pm on September 13thRe: Paper Craft Caddy
Sue,
posted: 12:47 pm on September 5thI LOVE this idea. I recently bought 2 wire baskets that I used for display at The NY Gift Show. Now you've inspired me to use them for something else. Thank You Berton
Re: Name that Junk
I think it was a SEE SAW. I love what you did with it !!
posted: 5:06 pm on September 3rdRe: Mum's The Word!
It looks BEAUTIFUL !! I love the items you used to put the mums in !! It makes me happy that Fall is coming !!
posted: 9:03 pm on September 2ndRe: Upscale Supermarket Floral Arrangements
I LOVE it !! Sue you always inspire me !! Please keep the ideas coming.
posted: 10:37 am on September 1stRe: Jewelry caddy
I love this idea !! It's original and useful !! Bravo !!
posted: 2:36 pm on August 27thRe: Junk Chick!
This is INCREDIBLE !! I LOVE IT !! I think you should call her Wanda the junk lady.
posted: 11:21 pm on August 26th