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I don't think this is scary at all--it is really a good repurpose.
Christy

Your friend is super creative. I bet she really gets a lot of comments on her wonderful light.
Christy

This is a really neat project. It turned out great--bet they will love it. Thanks for the detailed instructions and pics so us copycats can make one of our own.
Christy

These are great legs--think you made a wise choice.
Christy

What a great creation--love the quote. Can't wait to see more.
Christy

Love these guys-They are sooooo cute. I'm waiting for more!
Christy

You know, this is one floral arrangement I might could make! Great idea--can't wait to try it.
Christy

There's no end to what you can learn on this site. I had no idea goats would climb like that! Looks like you've got some good suggestions--post pics of your finished projects.
Christy

Hey Georgia--glad to see you're still wheeling in great junk. Been away for awhile but back now. Can't have too many wheel projects for me.
Christy

I really love this idea and it's so appropriate since your husband's a builder. Bet this really gets a lot of comments.
Christy

What a lovely project. The jewel on top really adds the finishing touch. Love it!
Christy

What a cool cool place! I'll have to keep this place in mind if I get to visit my relatives in Illinois. They are just a couple of hours from St. Louis. Thanks for sharing.
Christy

What a creative and thoughtful use of an old bus. The elderly are so often forgotten and they have so much to offer. My junkin hat's off to you and this great project.
Christy

Great use for the springs--very creative. I love when someone has a great idea using something that I already have on hand! Butter churn is amazing too!
Christy

You certainly didn't downsize in style. I love the tree. It's even better now that it's time to take the tree down.
Christy

You are so creative--I love your projects. Your painting talent really adds to the project. Great job.
Christy

Good thing you've got a stash of windows because you seem to have plenty of great ideas. I especially like the initial window.
Christy

Aren't toolboxes the greatest--and this is perfect for the holidays.
Christy

My last name starts with "S" too and I have quite a few of them and so do my daughters-in-law. It's a big family joke about which of us has the biggest "S"
Christy

I can see a lot of projects that could come from these. Definite too good to pass up.
Christy

This is just too cool for words!
Christy

OK I confess. I feel a pang of envy everytime I see one of your finds. I miss getting to prowl through the scrap metal yard here in town. I'm hoping they'll change their policy and let us start scrounging again. It is amazing what people throw away.
Christy

What a great first project. And now you're hooked. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Christy

Love the tin wings. These are really awesome. I love angels--always makes me think of my Mother.
Christy

What a great gift. I love gifts that have some meaning behind them. Christy

What a neat bed! Great job.
Christy

What great old tools and displays. Love having the old house numbers. Either you're not strange and we're all normal OR we're all strange!
Christy

Hmmm--is that why my brushes get crispy????? What a cute way to use those crispy brushes.
Christy

Welcome to the site--it's a great place to share and learn. I've been off for a while (busy with work and Christmas) and I sure have missed it.
Christy

Love the bucket shade! Really creative and cool!

Love these! The cross is great--bet it's heavy!
Christy

You have the best scrap metal place ever. I really miss getting to go to ours. I'm hoping they will change their minds and let us start looking again. Great letters!
Christy

I love it!
Christy

Very cute!
Christy

Don't blame you for keeping this cutie. I love it.
Christy

This is a great presentation of food. We have a Bunco candy exchange so I'll have to make one of these to put mine on. Thanks for the idea.
Christy

Now this is creative. I love it and it has so much color!
Christy

Well of course! What else would you put on a flag post but graters????? And I'm sure everyone has a tractor muffler in their yard. LOL
Christy

How cute. Can't wait to see what you come up with over your "vacation."
Christy

Where are you located????? I might have to just come out there and steal, I mean buy, one from you. Then you could take me to your 2 metal yards. I'm still drooling over that! Anyway, congratulations--this is a once in a liftime find.
Christy

What a great cover up of an appliance that often looks out of place in a kitchen.
Christy

This really puts me in the Christmas spirit. I love all your cool soothing colors together and the vintage ornaments.
Christy

A really great end table. Pretty nice son in law too.
\Christy

How sweet--woulda never thought they could be so cute.
Christy

How fun--you found the perfect use for the lights.
Christy

I can see why this is your favorite project. And $1????? That's amazing.
Christy

Wow--post a pic of your tree with these on them. Bet it's really pretty.
Christy

OH, MAN!!!! What an awesome shed. It's so pretty I'd have a hard time going in and getting any work done.
Christy

A car jack--that's truly creative. Wonderful!
Christy

I love ALL your stuff. I always admire anyone who can do creative painting techniques. Good job.
Christy

I can see why Lucy loves this room. I love the shelves and the color of the room.
Christy

Great job. I've always wanted to make one of these but just haven't got up the courage.
Christy

OH, this is a really great piece. And what a wonderful place to sit and dream about junk.
Christy

How creative! Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Christy

Boy, do I love this. I'm a libarian so this is right up my alley.
Christy

Love this. My brother-in-law did this and it is so much more fun than a regular bought vanity. Great job.
Christy

Ilove these. Hardware is the best stuff ever--you can make almost anything. These are so clever.
Christy

What a great idea. I love projects that are quick and easy.
Christy

Nothing more comfortable than a tractor seat!
Christy

Sounds like a really fun day. Good friends and junk--what could be better.
Christy

What a great idea. Hope you have fun wheeling and dealing. Be sure to post your finds here. I love what you did with your wheel and can't wait to see what your friends do with theirs.
Christy

Boy--the ideas just keep on coming! It's amazing how many different looks one basic project can have.
Christy

OMG--these are so clever! I can see my house numbers on one of those made out of tools! It's obvious from the looks of my yard that I don't use them.
Christy

What a clever and cute idea!
Christy

These are really pretty. How did you get the lettering and design on the drawer? Please tell me you didn't freehand them!
Christy

This really puts me in the mood for some turkey and dressing. Really pretty,.
Christy

Love the thermos angel. You'd better slow down girl--you're making the rest of us look bad.
Christy

OMG--these are so creative and fun! Don't have any pugs but do have 8 grandchildren.
Christy

Cute, cute cute. You must have an unending supply of dominoes.
Christy

I think I've got one of these around here somewhere--I'll have to try to dig it up. BTW--where do you store all of this?
Christy

I LOVE it. How in the world do you think of these ideas. What's really neat is this project shouldn't take that long to make and no one else will have it.

Damon
I'm so jealous--2 yards that you get to go to everyday. I get the same thrill going to the salvage yard that I do going to a great garage sale. I ALWAYS find something. It is amazing what people get rid of. One thing about it--you get VERY dirty. One day on the way home from scrounging I stopped by the store to pick up some sandwich stuff and the lady looked at me (I was pretty scruffy looking)and asked if I was paying with food stamps! It's a big family joke now. Has the lower price of metal affected how much you find now? I can't believe the difference in the price now and 6 months ago.
Christy

Girl, I'm impressed. Not only are you an expert constructor but also a good deconstructor! Love the drawers and can't wait to see what you do with second set.
Christy

Love the architectural elements added to your house. I hate the cookie cutter look and don't want my decorations to look like everyone else. Your elements add so much more character.
Christy

Love the #8 but the proverb makes it even more special.
Christy

Perfect sign--I would be sure to visit you.
Christy

What a beautiful setting. Perfect place for an antique business--please post pics so we can all see.
Christy

Ohhhh-put me on the reservation list!
Christy

This is so cute--love it.
Christy

Oh, man, this is awesome. I do welded sculptures of people out of old junk and I'd love to do a tree like that. Are the curled branches found items or are they pieces of metal that have been bent? Anyway, great job.
Christy

What a creative piece and just perfect for your use. This just had your name all over it. It's a joke among my family--one of us sisters always want to buy what isn't for sale so I'm sure everyone is going to want to buy it. Maybe you can find another piece that you can fix up and sell! Hope you make lots of $$$$$$$$ to put in that drawer.
Christy

Hi- Welcome to the site. It is great to have a find and share ideas. We recycle more than junk--we recycle each other's ideas too!! Those are really great doors and you've got some good input already of ways to use them. Another site that has some good ideas for windows is http://www.robomargo.com Margo has tabs for different projects and she has a whole section for windows.
Christy

This made a wonderful window.
Christy

Wow, great paint job. I have no painting talent at all :(
Christy

Love the gear. When I went to the metal salvage yard I found gears all the time so that is a good source for them. What kind of paint did you use on the screen? It's really cute.
Christy

Wonderful display. I used to teach typing (back when they used real typewriters instead of computer keyboards) so I really like all these ideas for old typewriters. Good thing you didn't dismantle it!
Christy

This is a really great scale. I would put in on my dining table and change the displays according to the seasons. I've got a sorta scale (don't really know what it is) and I put pumpkins, flowers, Christmas balls and greenery, croquet or pool balls or anything else. I am sure you are going to come up with a totally awesome use for this. It will become one of your treasured favorites.
Christy

Great find. Did you say you found these at the scrap yard--is that a metal scrap yard? Those are my favorite places of all time and I have spent many a Saturday morning scrounging through the junk. Unfortunately, our local yard has banned us because of liability reasons. I even offered to work part time just to get to see the junk. I can still go there to sell metal and if I'm crafty I can pick up a few things while selling. Just have to make sure my weight isn't more when I leave than when I come! BTW--I love these gears. What do you have in mind for them?
Christy

I feel like maybe I should send you a sympathy card because you are TOTALLY addicted now. But what better to be addicted to than junking? Decisions, decision--can't wait to see what you decide to do with the beds.
Christy

OMG--that is a great haul for any day of the week. Of course, metal junk is my addiction (at least one of my addictions). I'll be waiting anxiously to see what you make out of all this.
Christy

Now this is my idea of a find. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the tractor seat. I've got one I keep intending to make a turkey out of but so far haven't got it done.
Christy

Love the wheel Georgia. I've got a wheel that I'll have to hunt up but will have to find something not living to put in mine--I can't grow anthing! Great job.
Christy

What a wonderful, welcoming porch. I love all your stuff and how you have arranged it. Look forward to seeing more.
Christy

I just love holidy home tours. I'm in Oklahoma so won't be able to come to yours but look forward to seeings pics. Be sure to post plenty of pics so we can all see. Good luck on the tour!
Christy

Ohhh, can't wait to see this after you get it recovered. Bet it looks great.
Christy

Great shelf--Old doors have so much character. Thanks for sharing.
Christy

OMG--what a find! I didn't buy one when I went to the Junk Bonanza and have regretted it ever since. You're not anywhere near Oklahoma are you! LOL Hope things are going better for you now.
Christy

I love, love, love this! Isn't Craig's list great.
Christy

Wow--looks like you are going to be having some great stuff. Wish I was in the area. Good luck on your sale.
Christy

I love the foot stool made out of vintage ties. Do you know if those are available to buy? The grater light is cool too.
Christy

This is really cute and the price is right! Great job.
Christy

Thanks for the instructions. I've never tried mosaic before but I'd like to. Now I won't have any excuses not to do it.
Christy

OH, man just think of all the good stuff you could display here. Great display idea.
Christy

Great stuff. Can't believe you're going to leave the blanket chest black considering your motto "if it's not moving paint it white!" Don't blame you though, I like it black too.
Christy

What a clever way to get across an important message.
Christy

What a wonderful tribute. I lost my mother and a best friend to breast cancer too so cancer research is very important to me.
Christy

This is too fun. Great job!
Christy

This project just seems to speak to you. Great job
Christy

What a cool idea--I would have never thought of using the blades this way.
Christy

Less IS more. Happy Halloween to you to!
Christy

What a cool piece. I just love it!
Christy

Good Luck Tim! I don't personally know you but you look like a fun guy! Cool car!
Christy

How about swinging by good old Oklahoma too!
Christy

How clever and creative. Thanks for sharing.
Christy

Clever idea. I've got to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Christy

This piece was just waiting there for you calling your name. Great redo. Some little girl is going to love this.
Christy

WOW, WOW, WOW! Now I could spend some time working at this desk. I LOVE it. I WANT it.
Christy

What an amazing room. You all did a fantastic job! I love everything but especially the old U.S. map on the pillowcase.
Christy

Great use of old window. I can see that it took a lot of elbow grease but it looks worth it from where I'm sitting (on couch in front of laptop)!
Christy

You know, there is nothing better than a good piece of "junk" that brings back memories. It looks good and brings back good memories.
Christy

OMG--I can't believe you got these for $1 each. Bet your boyfriend's mother will love hers. Looking forward to seeing finished projects.
Christy

Wow--this turned out great. Can't wait to see the shade.
Christy

Love it. Is it hard to grow gourds? What type of soil do you need?
Christy

I love the green one too. Did you mix the paint in the grout or just paint it after it was grouted??
Christy

I love the glass top--amazing that you found one that fit so well.
Christy

Girl, you just hit junk heaven! Those are really awesome finds. I'm getting short of breath just thinking about it!
Christy

What a neat way to use an old water fountain. Welcome to the site--can't wait to see what you come up with next.
Christy

This is so awesome. Your friend is really talented!
Christy

These are soooo cute. Each one has so much personality. Wouldn't these be wonderful for each member of the family on the mantel? Love them!
Christy

These are soooo cute. Each one has so much personality. Wouldn't these be wonderful for each member of the family on the mantel? Love them!
Christy

These are so cool and would make great tree ornaments. I love them.
Christy

A project that requires little time and talent---I'll have to jump on this one. These look really great. I can see having one for each of the grandkids in an arrangment. Where do find these plant stakes?
Christy

Great finds--can't wait to see what you make out of them. Wish you all were in my part of the country--you can pick up all those horse apples you want for free!
Christy

I LOVE this. Anything rusty and from a farm is right up my alley. Look forward to seeing more of your projects.
Christy

What a blast--wish I could have been there. You must have some really fun friends!
Christy

When life gives you lemons--make lemonade. I think you've made some great lemonade.
Christy

Love your fall decorations. We're just starting to have a little fall here (OK) and I love it. Your tree is gorgeous!
Christy

What a wonderful yard. I'm soooo jealous. I love the bird feeder. Good look keeping the squirrels away--they've eaten several of my birdfeeders over the years.
Christy

Can't wait to see what you do with these.
Christy

Really pretty. And I've got all the stuff--have to get busy making one of these.
Christy

Wow, all these pieces really look good together.
Christy

Girl, you have come to the right place! There are so many ideas here on this site so you might want to just browse through past posts and get ideas. The suggestions for the Junk Beautiful and Junk Style books is great also. These have some wonderful ideas and get your creative juices flowing. Also, there is a site that a friend of mine has that has good ideas and it is arranged so that it is easy to use. The site is: www.robojunker.com
You've got some wonderful junk and it's hard for me not to covet your junk but I'm really trying! Post pics of what you do with this great stuff. I can't wait to see them.
Christy

What a neat display piece. I love all your halloween decorations. You will be able to use that table or sooo many things. I'm going to have to be on the lookout for one.
Christy

What a creative way to display those senior pictures. You spend a fortune on them so you sure want everyone to see them. I like this so much better than just framing them and hanging them on the wall.
Christy

Cool use of the gate. I love anything that displays pictures. Look forward to more projects.
Christy

50 years--that is so great. You and your sisters did a wonderful job. Aren't sisters great to have. Hope your parents enjoy many more years together.
Christy

This is so awesome Geo. It is so pretty and makes such a statement of hope.
Christy

Wow Cynthia--I just love these dolls. And what a creative use for all the junk odds and ends we all have!
Christy

I think I know what it is. Is it a globe? I'm making some pumpkins out of globes right now!
Christy

You've certainly made the most of your limited space. It looks fantastic.
Christy

Wow--what great fall decorations. Love the grate set in concrete with the tile. And the gourds with the names are awesome.
Christy

I love the hanging shade too! It's really great!
Christy

These are sooo cute! Good job Sharon and Cynthia.
Christy

Wow, what a great porch. You definitely have a gift for displaying. I love it.
Christy

These are soooo clever. I LOVE them. I don't think I could ever get my letters to look as good as yours though. I'm terrible with paint.
Christy

I love the basket with clocks too. I'm always drawn to old clocks for some reason. Love the old thermos with the pumpkin on top too. \
Christy

Love the apple bucket--haven't seen one like that.
Christy

Girl, you make me feel bad. I haven't got up a single fall decoration. Did start on a pumpkin project today. Love all of your decorations.

Love, love, love it!
Christy

Think your display looks great! I struggle with displaying too (I don't sell, but at my home). I'll work and work on a display and then my sister comes in and moves a few things around and it looks great. Guess as long as she's around I won't have to worry about it. Keep up the good work!
Christy

Don't know which it is but it is great! I love it and I'm sure you'll find an awesome way to use it.
Christy

OMG--I think I had a clock just like that! Does that give you a hint as to my age! This is much better than the original.
Christy

This is great Cynthia, I love it. Where in the world are you getting all of your bowling balls????
Christy

Great porch--I love your turkey feeder! Makes me want to decorate my porch for fall.
Christy

I really love your headboard!

Christy

Who said you can have too many windows???? Certainly not a junker! Love the color.

Christy

Wow--what an amazing transformation! Love it.

Christy

I love these. I was in Buffalo with the Red Shed Girls for the Junk Bonanza and several bought some of these gear molds. I did not and I'm soooo wishing I had!

Christy

Now this is my kind of junk--I like to weld too! Bet your daughter is proud of her new table.

Christy

Wow--what great free junk. Have you seen the pumpkins decorated with junk? They are so cute. That's what your pile of "junk" reminded me of.

Christy

Love that the entire family joined in on creating this project. It just makes it that much more special.

Christy

Love your paint job--a desk like this would make working a pleasure.

Christy

Love the little cart thingy that the watering cans are sitting on. Wonderful booth!

OHHHH--a junk and candy ladder. My two favorite things!

Saw your great booth but didn't realize it was you. Oh well, maybe next year!
Christy

I love your path and your garden. You've done an awesome job. Bet you have plenty of blisters to show for it.

Christy

What a neat piece! Hey Georgia, don't tell me you bought some bleachers!

It's very cool regardless of what it is. What girl wouldn't love to get a gift like this?

I love benches made out of the old metal baby beds. Great job!

Now this is a "fan"tabulous idea--love, love, love it!

Christy

These are great fines. Love the door hardware!

Christy

What a neat way to use driftwood. I love how you tore the pictures apart instead of cutting them. Very creative!

FREE???? That makes it even better. Someone probably got tired of lugging the heavy thing around. Can't wait to see your finished product.

OMG--I had forgotten about those ice cream cone holders. That is awesome and will look so cute with jars and flowers. Love your other finds too. Isn't it funny--any piece of junk always looks better when someone else is already buying it.

Love those tan shoes with the stamps. Very creative!

Looks great and it is inspiring! Today is the first day that it hasn't been really really hot here so I think I'm going to put on long pants and pretend it's fall in Oklahoma!

Wow--I checked it out and that looks like a BIG rocky job! Looks great--and here I am too lazy to even put pictures on the wall.

Christy

OMG--How clever! And I just bought one of those boring plastic divider boxes just this last week to put my jewelry in. What a great idea!

I don't know about your garage but constantly looking into mine would give me nightmares! Good idea for a cover up.

What a great idea! I'm working on a sign with my address made out of the letters and numbers of old car tags. They sure are hard to cut out though. Maybe I should look for some wooden letters like yours.

Christy

Love that red table. Wish we had one of those swap meets--sounds like a lot of fun. Can't wait to see what you do with this "junk." I've been seeing a lot done with lampshades.

You are so talented. I love fall decorations.

Great mirror--I don't blame you for keeping.

I really like both of these--bet you don't have to worry about the wind blowing these away!

Hey Georgia--this is really pretty. Did you decopage napkins on the canvas? Is it a collage of napkins. Obviously, I have no artistic ability at all but I really like this. Can't wait to see your next one.

Great ideas--I have a tendency to get in a rut sometimes and these pics get my creative juices flowing. Thanks for the ideas!

Hi Junkinhart. My welder is a Hobart Handler 140. I've been really happy with it but I really don't know a lot about the different brands. This was like the one my instructor had so I was used to it. She's had hers for several years and hasn't had any problems with it. It's easy to use. Let me know if you get one. We'll be waiting to see your welding projects.

BTW--I like your ID!

Great job--I love anything with old windows. I've got several in my attic waiting for just the right project and I think this might be it.

I'm so glad the auction was a success. It's such a worthy cause. I love the pieces shown here--wish I could have been at the auction.

My vote is for the "new" tags too. I'm nosy--I don't want to miss what someone might be saying somewhere! Thanks for working on this Tim!

OMG-I can't believe that you came up with these amazing ideas--wait a minute, I CAN believe it. You ALWAYS come up with creative ideas. Great job!

Love your uses for scales. I have several and now I've got some ideas on different ways to use them. Thanks for sharing!

Good for you Texaswoman. Waiting til weather cools down is a good idea. My next project is a bottle tree. That would be a good beginning project--I think it will be pretty easy (famous last words--I frequently get in over my head)! Found a lot of ideas for bottle trees on bottletree.com

OMG-what a find. I love it!

I LOVE IT!!! Of course, metal pieces of junk are right up my junk alley.

I'm with you, Georgia, no better therapy than than shopping--especially junk shopping.

I got my first exposure to welding by taking a 2 day class from a local metal sculptor (check out his stuff at http://funksculp.com). We didn't get to do much of our own welding during the 2 day class so I went to the local vo-tech (oops, showing my age here, it is now a technology center) to take a class but they wanted me to learn to weld gates, etc. so I called a lady that has done some welding and she gave me lessons. It's really easy. I don't use those stick things. I use one that just feeds the wire by itself. I compare it to a glue gun on steroids! Actually, I'm probably less dangerous with a welder than I am with a hammer.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. The junky basket lady is welded together.

I know what you mean, Cynthia, wish I had taken FFA instead of FHA too. Don't do much sewing these days!

I love it--I'll have to add it to the list of "junk" to look for!
Christy

Hotter than you know what! I'm still working on something to send for your friendship mirror. Hoping it will get below 90 soon so I can get in the shop and finish it.
Christy

What a sweet, sweet bed for a little girl! I love all of your stuff!

WOW, what a great house. Just gotta ask--is that someone sitting on your porch?

What a lovely swan! Nice to see a post from you--I was missing your great projects!

This is something I'm wondering about too. Is it possible to have the "new" tag like we did before? That made it so much easier to keep up with what we had read or not read. Also, could there be a "general" section where we can post when we have a question, story, etc., but don't have a picture? I'm enjoying the site--lots of activity!

This is really cool. How big is the tub? It's got to be pretty heavy!

I love what you've done with these pieces. Seeing the street sign gives me an idea. I'm trying to find something unique to collect and put above my kitchen cabinets but I don't want a lot of clutter. Several of these signs would be great! Thanks for the inspiration!

I think they look great the way they are!

What great corbels--and what a creative way to use them.

Christy

Boy, everyone seems to have really scored at the Gold Rush Days. This is a fabulous find. Hope for your husband's sake that you find somewhere else to put the tp before you move this! LOL

OHHH, I love the finish on this piece. Can't wait to see what else you come up with! The older I get the better friends I seem to be with the heating pad!

What a clever idea! I love how it all came together. I'm like Alvn--I've wanted a fountain but didn't have a wall to hang it on. Darn--wish I had bought that old water fountain a few weeks ago. It was from an old hospital and I reluctantly passed it up.

I've always wanted to make one of these but have absolutely NO painting talent. I might could do it if I had a pattern to copy. Anyway, it's a keeper!

Christy

Great idea--is the molding the only thing holding the cookbooks together?

Christy

I love this cabinet--and only $15!!!! Way to go! Can't get used to everyone's new names and pics--was this from the world's longest garage sale?