judithomas

I melted some albums in my oven and made candle holders....These would look great in a room if someone liked pink A LOT!

My post with the candle holders is called "My Funny Valentine."

No, no....he was framed...Framed I tell you!

No, actually in picture number 3, he is smiling that sheepish grin that says, "...but Mo-ommm,I thought you said this is where you wanted to plant that new DOGWOOD tree! OOPS....my memory is a bit RUFF around the edges!"

What a darling, sweet dog!

Judi

This is an interesting conversation to have here on the Junk Market site. I am quite sure that this is a subject where our personal experiences play a huge role in our opinions. Our thoughts on this probably won't change just by reading another person's thoughts, but it is a very important discussion, none-the-less.

That being said, I am sure there are many times that property can APPEAR to be abandoned but does that mean a person can go in without invitation. IMHO....Cared-for or not, frankly it is someone else's land and property and should be respected as such. There are many reasons why a house, barn or building can appear abandoned, but essentially the question of whether or not someone has cared for the property is irrelevant. Possessions left in the elements are still someone else's possesssions.

I think discussions like this are great and important on a site like Junk Market. There are many NEW "junkers" and SEASONED "junkers" alike who need to spend time thinking about this and making their own choices with integrity.

I think no matter what our intentions, we need to JUNK RESPONSIBLY.

Judi

I like these ALOT!

Each bottle has its own very unique "personality."

So great!

BTW....I went to your website as well!

And I tried your berry cobbler recipe. We had ours for supper tonight......DELISH!

My mom and I live in the DFW Metro area and will be checking your website so that maybe we can make your next craft sale!

I enjoyed your bottles and all the goodies on your website as well!

Thanks for sharing!
Judi

This is GREAT! It looks like your fridge has a wall on one side, but is showing on the other....did you disguise the open side as well?

I would LOVE to do something like this in our kitchen!

Anyone have any ideas about a similar project for a stove?

Thanks for sharing!
Judi

I have JUNK ENVY!!!!! This is terrific! Wow!

Judi

I LOVE THIS! And against the beautiful blue wall....very striking! I am looking forward to more photos of your office re-do!

Judi

You guys notice I "stacked the deck" so to speak? I see comments friends from my work and from my childhood...as well as my mom!

This is a wonderful surprise to read such nice responses from everyone!

I am loving working on these candleholders and I have ideas for other record album projects rattling around in my head....just waiting to get out!

THANKS EVERYONE! Judi

She is just being a partial Mom!!!.......but I AM glad you liked it!

Thanks to EVERYONE for your nice responses!

Judi

WOW.....GORGEOUS!!!!!

Could you please describ how you made the button clasp? This is the first time I have seen one where the string is visible through the holes in the button! I love that!

It is the perfect combination of dressy and casual!!!!

This is beautiful! I would love to do this with my china!

Do you mind telling us what you do to the edges of the china pieces so that the bracelets are safe to wear?

Also....I would love to see pics and read your how-to directions about the typewriter keys! Those sound really fun!

Thanks for sharing!
Judi

Janis......One more question....How do you care for your doilies? I don't want mine to look starched and "perfect". I like the casual, effortless way yours look. Can you tell me about that process, please?

Judi

SweetMelissa said it very well....You "funkified" the doiley!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!

I love also that wonderful jar.....did you buy it with the writing or did you add the writing? If you added it, how did you do it?

I would love to see a close-up of the jar, too, please!

Can I come over and look around?

Thanks so much for sharing!
Judi

WOW!!!!! This takes your breath away!!!!!

I will definitely be checking out your recipe to see if I can make some treasures as well!!!!

This is just Amazing! Judi

Redesigned.....Could we possibly have a tour of your house in pictures.....please? Every room looks just beautiful and comfortable and so well put together! We just want to see more if possible!

Love your ideas......Judi

I would love to stay in this peaceful, girlie room! I am guessing the baskets are replacing former drawers in the dresser? SO BEAUTIFUL!

So glad you shared your pictures....Judi

THIS IS SO COOL!!!! Have you shown the man who gave you the scraps? I am sure he would be amazed!

Wow! You and your husband are truly talented because of your vision and your creativity!

Judi

Wow!!!! I love your creatively fastened creations!!! AND necklaces from Grandma makes them so much more special because of the sentimental value!

It made me consider doing something similar with a vintage brooch (sp.?) Do you think that would work?

My mind is racing.....

Thanks for sharing!!!! Judi

This is gorgeous!!!! I agree with NebraskaJunker that yours is prettier than the Pottery Barn's!!!!

If you don't mind giving a bit more information.....
Do you get the silver leaf-ing at Micheal's or a similar craft-y store?

You mentioned that it was easy....."easy" as in "wait-till-my-kids-are-in-bed-easy" or "wait-till-my-kids-go-to-Grandma's-for-a-few-days-easy"?......lol......there are degrees of easy, right?

You are extremely talented!!! Congrats on being a Contributor!

Judi

This is creative, whimsical walk down memory lane! Who doesn't like screen doors? It would be very comforting to sleep in this guest room....and you can't beat the price!

Looks like a Bed and Breakfast!

Wonderful!
Judi

This is STUNNING!!!!!

You have such an eye for seeing possibilities.....Come to Texas and I will take you shopping!!!!

Wonderful Job!
Judi

Lani is right.....ELEGANT is the word for this piece!!!!

AND, it is so exciting when you have something that reaches back so far into the past!

LOVE IT!!!! Judi

Way to "pay it forward!!!!" I think this is a wonderful idea!

I, too, am a Texan....from the Dallas area. I am very familiar with Canton Trade Days.....SO MUCH FUN!!!!

Thanks for sharing your amazing project with us! Judi

This is great! I am glad you listened to the hanger....lol...You will enjoy your earring hanger for a long time!

Welcome to JMS.......Judi

This is a fabulous idea!!!!! It is just a fresh approach to vintage clocks and old pictures!!!! Wow!!!!

Thanks for sharing this with everyone!

Judi

These are so fun!!!!!

You really made me think about where and how I could use one in my home!!!

Great job!

Judi

ha,ha,ha, TGTG....did my mom ask you to write that??? She has been wanting me to tell y'all about our playroom! When we moved into this house, we wanted to make our play room kid friendly, so we cover one wall with corrugated tin. Then we added molding in primary colors. It has been a great wall for our children's art!

Thanks to everyone for your encouraging comments!!!

Judi

BTW......I went to your profile and I love ALL of your projects!!!!! You Rock!!!!

Judi

I love this! It is very creative and you did a wonderful job on it!

Judi

Hi, Jenny, and THANKS for being so supportive! This is definitely a place where a person can start seeing limitless possibilities!!!

Judi