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Lezlee, Love the this idea and the repurposing-very cool! Do you homeschool? Either way, this is a great way to teach children to waste not. ~judi ;)
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Great repurpose! It's amazing what a bit of rethinking, paint and sweat can do for a poor drab piece of furniture. I agree with Lezlee- good eye. ~judi ;)

Again, welcome back-your posts have been missed! Love the use of anything with letters, these are wonderful. Congrats on making your passion into a business. ~judi ;)

Lani, This rack has beautiful patina-love the shape of it. This is a hay-pily made marriage of goods!
Enjoy your posts so much. ~judi ;)

Lezlee,
These are beautiful creations! Love the lettered signs and the use of old doorknobs. The lettering must be time consuming, but worth every bit of the effort. You're son is very talented. ~judi ;)

Ditto! This is beautiful! Love the reuse of mixed pieces that fit so well together for a perfect terrarium. ~judi ;)

I have been awaiting your reveal since I picked up a similar china cabinet off CL for my parents. My sis and I have been debating whether to sand & stain or paint. I was leaning toward painting as it shows the detail of the piece..and your beauty confirms that! You did well with the color that gives that beach-like feel plus the paint name fits your piece perfectly. A cast-off or castaway brought to you by bensonstreet's "true value" collection! ~judi ;)

Candy...this is AWESOME and so simple....LOVE the look. You are "simply" talented girl! ~judi ;)

This stand is such a nice combination of color and decoupage. Love your use of books for your projects- you have a great ability to use your words wisely! ~judi ;)

Ooooh Lani, this is beautiful! I love the metal radiator piece-that's what caught my eye since I love galvanized anything. The total composition is definitely a winner! ~judi ;)

junkgirl, this is such a unique repurpose! Love the black stripe that you painted and the embellishments on the side. I absolutely love anything with casters (AND galvanized metal)- not sure what it is about them, maybe just the nostalgia of it all.

I also checked out your blogspot-love it (the bathroom remodel is fabulous)! ~judi ;)

Gretchen,
These vignettes are just beautiful. I especially like the Wise Men Still Seek Him - keeps the focus on the original meaning of Christmas. ~judi ;)

Sue,
Wow, what timing! I answered an ad on Freecycle just yesterday for 80 piano rolls(I'm hoping I get!). I have loved the many projects the JMS contributors have done with these and this is a another awesome idea. My daughter is finishing a degree in voice & piano; these would be great used as decor in her room, on the piano as well as a great gift for a music teacher!
~judi ;)

Janis,
I agree with everyone else....these are FAB! Thank you for sharing- just the project I needed to use up a few rolls of chicken wire and many frames that I have stashed. My daughter's room has a Parisian theme plus she is a music major (love those clothespins)- you've pulled the two together quite nicely. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! ~judi ;)

Love your displays and the metal pumpkins- I'm with you on the mold issue too! ~judi ;)

Jana, These are so cute! They remind me of Department 56 Krinkles by Patience Brewster. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing and WELCOME! ~judi ;)

Love all your projects! Welcome to the site and the world of junking! Looking forward to more of your creativity. ~judi ;)

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments! I so appreciate this site for the encouragement it gives to all of us. It just makes me want to do more and gives me confidence in what I do.

Lani, thank you for "giving credit where credit is due" as that book was before my "time" with JMS. (thank you also for your sweet compliments)

~judi ;)

annebell, you did a great revamp on that old crock. Until recently, I would never have thought to paint ceramics! I just painted a ginger jar lamp that had a dated apple design on it. I couldn't believe the dramatic change. Love the new design on your laundry crock and the door shelf that it sits on-great idea too! ~judi ;)

Kristy, What a great find! You could use them as a photo holder, either lean it up against a wall, build a foot/brace to hold it upright or hang it horizontally on a wall. I would also find a doorknob to put back on the door. You could use it as a windbreak on a porch or deck...oooh so many possibilities! I look forward to seeing the finished project. ~judi ;)

Amber, I absolutely LOVE this! How unique (goes along with the store)and creative. I only wish I was closer, I'd def be a regular customer (repurposed,home decor, vintage and organic products in one spot!) The name says it all for us junkers. ~judi ;)

Oh I love this! It gives me a great idea for all the vintage sewing supplies that I have or have been given. Thanks for sharing this sewing assemblage. ~judi ;)

Jim, You amaze me with each new project-such talent. Honestly, every time I see your posts, I look forward to your next! They are so colorful and unique. I love your use of old buckets and miscellaneous "junk". Super job once again. ~judi ;)

Your assemblages are SO awesome and unique. Keep up the great work! ~judi ;)

Love it!!! Beautiful job on distracting the eye toward something so unique. ~judi ;)

Beautiful combo- love the color, the glass, knob and hooks! ~judi ;)

I too love the rusty patina of all the wonderful "junk" you have put together for your entrance. The fence is awesome-love that look! Great job! ~judi ;)

Wow, what a fantastic transformation! Beautiful paint technique and wallpapering- love the pattern and your use of the flower arrangement to make it all pop. ~judi ;)

Great collection and repurpose! Love the vintage travel sticker(I'm not fond of heart cut-outs either, reminds me of my "cutesy country" decorating days gone by) ~judi ;)

Love the style of this old desk. You're friend did a beautiful job of refinishing and painting. Glad to know that we can contribute and inspire others (you're welcome!). That's what I've loved about this site! ~judi ;)

marybeth, this is so cool! love how it looks with the rustic wood of the table. you have such great design talent ~judi ;)

thanks for the clip on lamp idea-an easy way to turn any item into a lamp. Great job on the flag too. ~judi ;)

Michelle,
Love what you did with the window, quilt squares and rake head- great display. ~judi ;)

I remember those paper jack-o-lanterns from my childhood as well as that skirt hanger!
The metal vintage letters & numbers are to die for. I'm sure we can all relate to going crazy over those!
That is what's so great about this website- we can cheer for our fellow junkers when they find such awesome stuff! Hurray!
~judi ;)

ooooh love old windows too! I have a basement window like the one on your patio that I plan on using as a picture frame. Old windows are just so awesome. Great repurposing. ~judi ;)

Michelle,
This is so innovative...love the use of old doors, especially this idea! Never thought of the doorknob hole being useful for the lamp cord. Love the organization of it all. Thanks for sharing. ~judi;)

Amy, You've got one talented hubby...awesome lamp design! Love how it all comes together so cohesively...like it was meant to be.
~judi;)

Laurel, I love all the details you've incorporated into your storage area. I picked up a twin to your coffee pot from my parents & thanks to your creative mind, I have another use for it! Always admire your talent...judi ;)

Marybeth, this is a great combo-looks like they were meant for each other. Love your design skills and your song! ~judi ;)

bluejean, I just love your projects...so unique and a great way to repurpose & use vintage items as decor. ~judi ;)

Love your use of vintage toys, etc. instead of the typical baby shower decor. This is so unique and I'm sure your daughter is blessed by a mom who loves her so much. Welcome to JMS! ~judi ;)

Melody, if you don't mind me saying...I am drooling over your doors and shutters! They are just Yummy! The church pew is awesome as well-looking forward to your finished projects. ~judi ;)

So very nice! love the use and look of old music & book pages on both items- no wonder that they sold! ~judi ;)

I am so flattered by your comments- wow...and to compare it to pottery barn! (it is one of my favorite stores) thank you so much ;)

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

Santa- I use Back to Nature Multi Strip. It's a "greener" product and will encapsulate any lead paint. We've been using it in our kitchen renovation of an 1829 farmhouse- works great! Most of the time it comes off like butter.

Old windows are so awesome- you've done a wonderful job of decorating & display! Love that the window still has the original pin or peg in the side stile. ~judi ;)

Great price, great look, great design idea! Perfect for a vast stretch of wall space-love those mason jars.

PS....love your profile photo- who's the cutie pie?

~judi ;)

Renee, This is a great transformation! Love love love the black color and glass knob- they were meant for each other. -judi ;)

What a unique and great idea! It's a walk down memory lane...cracker jacks, troll doll, marbles, jewelry, barbie doll shoe, coke bottle, and dice sprinkled about, and is that a puzzle piece I spy? Reminds me of the assemblage I did in high school. - judi ;)

Ooooooohhhh Aaaaaahhhhhh! This is so awesome Marie and so organized! Love those lockers- simple and neat. Now I need to get back to work on my craft studio- you've inspired me. -judi ;)

Love the skirt and the dress form! I've been looking for an old vintage form for some time but the prices are way out there. Maybe someday ;) Great design idea...even though it was painful (isn't there a saying "no gain without pain") judi ;)

Oh my-how cool is this! You really put your nose to the grindstone with this idea! I have several of these in our gardens with milk cans or galvanized planters sitting on them. At least one is broken, but what an idea! I just LOVE this site and it's creative members!!! judi ;)

Thank you once again for another innovative idea! I recently picked up a few of these skirt hemmers due to nostalgia and my background in fashion design/sewing. I had no idea what I would do with them- until now! They will look great as picture frames in my craft studio that I too am redecorating. Love the use of the old spools of thread-I have an abundance of those! judi :)

I just purchased a metal cart this past weekend and was looking for some inspiration. I don't believe it...this is exactly the same cart! I am so excited...can't wait to clean it up and give it a "job" I guess my post is better late than never. And, did you say dishes? Many great re-purposed!

LOVE your designs...especially the button necklace. Hmmm....I may just need to do make myself one of those with all my old buttons I have in my craft studio! Thanks for sharing!

I vote for painting too! Love the details of the piece, great find as well. :)

Super Shabby Chic! Great foresight and use of vintage chenille- love that stuff!

Ooooohhh Ahhhhh! I'd like to shop your habitat store too! Ours doesn't carry furniture and such but does carry a lot of building supplies. My dh and I took a drive to our local Habitat and found a wooden tool chest full of tools for $20 along with some great hardware, I think the total came to $25! Don't you just love a bargain?! Looking forward to your end projects.

Candy,
I too love old books, I especially loved the excerpt out of the 1955 "daily problems" book. It made me chuckle..."If you were Robert's parents, what would you do?" Anyone care to share their answer?!

It sure would be nice if that was the biggest problem we had to deal with in today's world! Looking forward to seeing your projects that will come from this "haul of books"

I have yet to post on this website---- but I sure do get mega inspiration!! Thanks to contributors like you. :)

Jim- love it! you are sooooo talented & inspiring. I found 2 hose reels carts on craiglist for $5! Now I need to figure out what to do with them! You've already given me several ideas with your awesome projects. Keep them coming!

Jim, you just amaze me with your creations! I always look forward to seeing your next completed project in "JimStyle" You are one talented junkster!!!!

Great vision and design! Love the use of scrabble tiles! Kudos on the garage sale makeover. judi :)