karilelek

kari lelek, claresholm, AB, CA
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Stay at home mom of 2 girls. Ranch wife/hired hand for my husband. bored to tears out here in the canadian boonies. this website is my lifeline.

Gender: Female

Member Since: 08/05/2009


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new cake stand

This interesting piece I think was from a lighting fixture ceiling mount?  Anyway I paired it up with one of my old silver platters for a wonderful combo - Yes I know I need to get out the...

tractor smoke stack turned willow vase

This old smoke stack from a tractor was sitting in the barn for years I never could figure out what to do with it, untill I knocked it over!  Now its about 8ft high - with the branches in...

junk swap projects coming soon!

These are my newest junk projects given to me by my partner bluebucket during the swap.  I have been wracking my brain.  Think I might get some brown shoe polish for the skates to antique...

old canadian airforce foot locker

This was collecting dust in my barn untill I uncovered all the crap from it and thought it would make a great bench,  I just cleaned it up and put the horse blanket on top for a cushionnbsp...

wagon wheel fence and gate

this old wagon wheel is used as a support/ fence for my old gate.

coat rack and scale bench

Here is another old door turned outside coatrack, perfect sitting next to my bench(old farm scale)

ugly bulkhead turned country

Salvaged some old cedar shingles and  put above cabinets to dress up the bulkhead

canadian ranch/farmhouse items

These are some of my latest finds and projects.  new to the website so I will add more as I figure it out.



Recent comments


Re: First post from my swap partner.

Well Said Alice, I too feel as though our community is getting smaller thanks to like minded people, it also makes me feel less crazy knowing I am not the only one who gets a lot more excitement over junk than... anything else! you did a fantastic job transforming all your junk.

Re: First Junk Swap project!!!

very gypsyish, speaks to my soul. I love this.

Re: and now it's time for...a round of "can this lamp be saved?"

its the spindles that make it look outdated, so you really have to make it retro and go all out with it or do something to cover up the spindle parts.

Re: Springtime & Easter stuff

Maybe a chicken feeder? looks great.very springy

Re: tractor smoke stack turned willow vase

well I was actually going to send this one out for the junk swap but the shipping was way too much $$$, I do have another one though thats all galvanized if there any takers out there (MARIE)!!!

Re: painted western belt

hey "neighbor", what flea market are you going to to get such great finds? want a junk date down in Nanton sometime?

Re: My Swap Project 1 - bluebucket

I am so glad you didnt think I was a hillbilly for wrapping the package with twine. nice work with the wallpaper, again I never would have thought of that use.

Re: [ WRECKAGE ]

I am swooning.

Re: All the Pretty Junk

Nice one, I have been looking for a use for my super large loaf pans ( other than a giant candle ) and think this looks wonderful. Nice to have everything in sight, and know where it is when you need it. Kari

Re: Junk Swap Set to Begin - Rules of Engagement

HI I didnt want to bug Sue - yet, but has anyone else been paired up yet? Yes I know its only the 27th , but ...

Re: Junk Swap Set to Begin - Rules of Engagement

yipppeeee! I hope my partner is a Yankee, because I might have to send some maple syrup and canadiana themed stuff. Cant wait - bored housewife signing off.

Re: ~My Sweetheart~

There is a saying up here in the wild's of Canada that says " if the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!" Well you just proved that one wrong from both sides. great job on another fantastic project from junkmarkets heart throb!

Re: Vintage Doorknob Curtain Tiebacks

Genius!!!

Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps

Thank-you for the wells fargo history. I love the whole idea, and yes I am so excited about this. Can not wait!!!!!!!

Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps

I'm in. but what is wells fargo?

Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps

Any other canucks out there willing to do this? I would love to be able to get some "south of the border" junk but I am afraid customs would put a stop to it.

Re: canadian ranch/farmhouse items

REDNECKSHERRIE hope the directions on the china cupboard help. if not I cant seem to get in direct contact with you. any ideas? Not computer savvy

Re: I'm Going All the Way to the Top!

This is so neat! I will be on the hunt to copy your idea. Thank you for sharing this. I know we should all have original ideas but this is so awesome I will have to steal it.

Re: Southern Comfort Table

I love old crates and this one is wonderfull. good use of space.

Re: "The Twelve Best"

What a beauty. The more rusty,dented and neglected the better.

Re: Junky Chicken Coop

love this sooo much, it looks like my kitchen!

Re: Old Mother Hubbard

This is such a great idea, ingeniuos way to re-purpose a laundry room item for the laundry room! best way to use an ironing board in my opinion.

Re: Heir-Loom

Has there been any marriage proposals on this site yet?

Re: Recipe holder

Best way to use silverware in my opinion, way better than sitting in a box waiting to be used several times a year.

Re: Bird Cage Lighting

Talk about mood lighting! I love this idea, very unique with the chandelier inside of it.

Re: Corkboard Facelift

Wonderful design, it gives me great inspiration for my ugly corkboard. what kind of sealer did you use?