bubbasmom
Brenda Cottle, Atwater, OH, USmember
My name is Brenda and I am definitely a junker.My addiction started when I was a teen in W.Va. and went with my Mom to church rummage sales.Seeing all of the clothes and household items so cheap really thrilled me.
Got married and moved to the west side of Cleveland.Every Sat. a whole block of empty stores had rummage sales in them and so my collecting of about anything started and garbage picking was soon to be added.I love it all.
My hubby is not a happy camper with all my Stuff but puts up with it (and my many cats) Outside ones though.One in.
Ive restored many old trunks and furniture.Just lately liking the painted and whitewashed shabby chic look.I have a full basement( and it keeps coming in)and many years of projects ahead.Loving meeting all the fellow junkers or several sites.Seeing Im not alone is great.I guess I dont need to see a doctor after all for my hoarding problem(per the Oprah Show.)lol
Got married and moved to the west side of Cleveland.Every Sat. a whole block of empty stores had rummage sales in them and so my collecting of about anything started and garbage picking was soon to be added.I love it all.
My hubby is not a happy camper with all my Stuff but puts up with it (and my many cats) Outside ones though.One in.
Ive restored many old trunks and furniture.Just lately liking the painted and whitewashed shabby chic look.I have a full basement( and it keeps coming in)and many years of projects ahead.Loving meeting all the fellow junkers or several sites.Seeing Im not alone is great.I guess I dont need to see a doctor after all for my hoarding problem(per the Oprah Show.)lol
Gender: Female
Birthday: 09/25/1947
Member Since: 11/09/2008
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Pegboard from piano front and old window with quilts
The pegboard was saved from my brother-in-laws burn pile.The other is an old window





Recent comments
Re: How to Spruce Up Your Porch
Very neat idea.It looks great and I too love the rustic look. It looks like a wooden mat that I used to stand on in front of a machine in a factory in the late 60's to keep my feet from getting tired.Later they changed to rubber.
posted: 2:05 am on November 4thRe: Recycled Window Turned Art Display
Wonderful .I love it.Very rustic looking.
posted: 11:16 pm on October 21stRe: This one will be a BIG surprise
I missed one like this at a garage sale not long ago.I got there 5 minutes after it was sold.I was sick.I could picture it painted white and made to look old (sanded and stained).I've looked for another one ever since.Really anxious to see your finished product.
posted: 11:12 pm on October 21stRe: since everyone does a bedframe bench..... here's mine!
Very nice look. You did a great job. If that is the original wood I'd try maybe just changing the cushion and pillow colors first for a different look.
posted: 10:00 pm on October 21stRe: This Old Mom, She Has Junk (lots of it!) 3
Oh my gosh .Looks like my basement.I add stuff about every week.Last week I hit a few garage sales,a thrift store and a flea market and got quite a bit of stuff .There is more coming it than going out but I go down there and I'm in junk heaven.I start one thing and jump to something else.I usually have 3 or 4 things going at once.Glad I'm not the only one with "OCD" for junk.I guess it could be worse.At least it's not gum papers or rubberbands.lol
posted: 1:06 am on October 9thRe: Ford Logo License Plate Art by Design Turnpike
Great job.That is where my honey works as an electrician here in Ohio, so when I saw the FORD emblem I had to see what you made.So neat.Great job.
posted: 11:37 pm on September 25thRe: hanging up pictures
So neat. My neighbor calls my cat Bamers so my eye went directly to your post.His name is BamBam.
posted: 3:37 pm on August 24thRe: Trash or Treasure?
Would look nice in a rustic frame.Someone may think it was done on purpose.
posted: 10:47 pm on August 20thWelcome to Junkmarket.
Re: My Picks from Oronoco
Sounds like all of you had a great time.I love your finds Sue.Anxious to see what you do with the gas pump front myself.Show us what the rest of you came home with. All of the pictures I've seen of all you girls are great too.Would have loved being there.I give Candy and Kathy credit for driving that far.What a girl will do for Junk!! So neat ladies.
posted: 3:26 pm on August 17thRe: Country store beaded board bird house
Great birdhouse. Beadboard and tin roof? I've been wanting to try and make some type of birdhouse myself. Mind if I ask how you get the porch roof to tilt out? I love it.
posted: 11:17 pm on August 9thRe: JMS Returns to The Today Show
Sue,good luck on the Today Show.Maybe I can watch it this time.Last time I watched on the video.Maybe they will make you a regular like Carol Duvall was on one of those morning shows (can't remember the name of it but the host was Gary somebody) And then she went on to have her own show for many years.That would be so neat.
posted: 11:33 pm on May 29thI'm excited about Gioni's sale tomorrow.Getting an early start.Don't want to miss something good.Saw a nice chest of drawers and dresser today at a garage sale for $20 each and thought "Boy Gioni could Shabby Chic those up real good."
Brenda
Re: A Traveling Bevarage Bar
Sue: That is such a great idea.It does look so refreshing.I'm like cottageElements anything I get sits in my basement before I get going and do something with it.Great job.
posted: 11:18 am on May 22ndRe: Crib Notes On Weaving - Shhh, Don't Tell
Neat project Candy,Very different.Like a few other people said "I think I have one in the basement".lol We all hav a little of everything then all of the sudden someone like you gives us an idea of what to do with it.
posted: 9:08 pm on April 25thRe: Catch Me on The Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda!
Good luck and I to can't wait to see you on the show.Guess I will set my alarm while everyone else sets their VCR.lol
posted: 11:05 pm on April 9thRe: It's 'Sew' Easy To Pretty Your Home
Great job Candy. You are so clever putting stuff together.
posted: 11:29 pm on March 8thRe: Junkin' with Jenny K.
I'm so jealous.I want to go there too. Also I'm jealous that all your goodies are so organized.I have tons of junk in my 70x30 ft basement but I just about have a path through it. Bad thing is I sit an area around 17 x 25 (under my master BR) that was susposed to be my designated craft room.Now I have "stuff" in the bigger part too.Oh well so much for that finished basement with a pool table my husband is dreaming of.I have enough junk to create until I die.At least I'll be dying happy.lol One day I'll post a picture.You guys are the only ones that would appreciate it all. Most people go into shock.lol
posted: 7:41 pm on February 20thRe: Keeping Time With the "Rhythm" of Life
Georgia ,I love this .It's different and has that shabby chic look. All of your things are so nice.I'd love to be able to come to your store.
posted: 10:19 pm on February 13thRe: Vintage Sewing Pedal Goes Contemporary
Oh my,I think that is a great idea,BUT it also looked beautiful as a sewing machine pedal too (on the machine.)lol .I love the antique machines and would have restored it as a piece of furniture if it wasn't totally falling apart.There are so any things you can do with the rest of the pieces parts too though.It's beautiful wood. Nice job though you are definitely very creative.
posted: 11:40 pm on February 6thRe: Sewing Cabinet Shelf
Beautiful ,makes me want to go tear my old machine apart.lol
posted: 10:44 pm on February 6thRe: A few projects that are truly For The Birds!
These are great! I love them.Guess I have to go find some candidates in all my junk and make myself a few.I know I have a lunchbox like that and maybe a childs lunchbox too.I saw one made from a 3lb coffee can a few years ago.
posted: 10:37 pm on February 6thRe: Any Suggestions? Ideas?
Lovecrafting maybe somehow you could put a pretty fountian in it if you can get it in between the bars.Maybe take out one bar.Shabby chic the wood too,and crystals hanging in between like someone said ,I think.Then sit it on a table top.
posted: 9:25 pm on January 30thRe: JMS Contributors' Challenge
Oh my,All of those antique rolls being torn apart.LOL So much money.Hurts my heart.
posted: 4:40 pm on January 16thMy Mom had a player piano and I purchased quite a few of them over the years is why I know.I'd be EBaying them Sue.lol
Good luck girls in thinking of something to make with them.Could be decropauged on something,inside or outside a picture frame ,or on a piece of furniture.
Re: Merry Christmas to Me
I love it.I agree with ItalianPeasant .Paint it white.lol
posted: 1:07 pm on January 10thRe: Toilet Topper
I love the look.I have a cubby like that too so maybe I'll try it.I already have the old shutters on the bottom part of the window in the bath.Great job and great idea.
posted: 1:02 pm on January 10thRe: Merry Christmas
She is beautiful Georgia.I love adult angels.I would lik to have anfull size one back by my pond sitting right where I can see her from my recliner in the house.
posted: 8:45 pm on December 30thRe: Old window projects
Great job,I love them all. I have a bunch of windows myself and the ones with one solid pane is a challenge to me.So now I have some ideas for them .Thank you.
posted: 8:16 pm on December 30thRe: I've Pulled Another Wheelie
Another great wheel Georgia,such a great idea.You are so talented.Guess I'm going to have to get myself busy.I enjoy looking at everyone elses junk as much as I do making it though.
posted: 7:59 pm on December 30thRe: How to Make a Christmas Candelabra
Wonderful Georgia!!! I love the look.I don't think I could have gotten it back together so nice,You are so talented. I love it
posted: 9:11 pm on December 20thRe: The City Floor Lamp and the Country Floor Lamp
I also am drawn more to the chippy one but both are very nice.
posted: 8:55 pm on December 20thRe: TOO MANY WINDOWS
So cute lady.I have so many windows and need all the ideas I can get.
posted: 8:38 pm on December 20thRe: A BARN DOOR REDONE
italianpeasant I love it.All your stuff is so nice.Can't wait for another sale.I'd like to look at your ebay stuff too if you could give me your ebay name on here or email it to me.
posted: 12:30 am on December 10thBrenda
Re: Inexpensive & Simple Junk Tree Ideas
So proud of you lady.You are so creative.Everything you do is so cute.I bet you are really on cloud 9.You know the window is one of my favorites.
posted: 12:23 am on December 10thRe: A trike tire is in the cards
So cute Candy.You come up with such great ideas.
posted: 12:39 am on December 2ndRe: A trike tire is in the cards
So cute Candy.You come up with such great ideas.
posted: 12:38 am on December 2ndRe: Sewing Table Deconstructed
Beautiful job Georgia.Everyone her is so talented.I need to get busy and post something else.I also love the picket mirror.
posted: 11:32 pm on November 21stRe: Pegboard from piano front and old window with quilts
Can't figure out how to post my own picture either.Tried several times.
posted: 11:16 pm on November 21stRe: Pegboard from piano front and old window with quilts
I wrote a reply and have nodea where it went.If I'm repeating myself I'm sorry.I'll get the hang of this eventually.Bubba was my cat of 14 years that passed away in August of 06.I have a new baby .I got him 2months after my Bubba died .He helped heal my heart.
posted: 11:15 pm on November 21st