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melody luna, takoma park, MD, US
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I started drawing when I was in kindergarten and loved it. When I was in college I started doing graffiti artwork on jeans and jackets and it became very profitable. Painting is my favorite activity. I always did artwork on the side but it evolved into crafting, junking mixed in with my artwork. I couldnt figure out why I loved collecting and painting old things for years and finally I met a group of people who like the same things I do. Repurposing old objects into funky, artsy, shabby redo-able furniture! My email is found at my website: http://artworksml.googlepages.com.

Gender: Female

Member Since: 01/20/2009


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Junkin' in Maryland

So Thursday nights I take a trip through my neighborhood late night to look for tossed furniture.  Maryland doesn't have regular salvage or junk sales like the midwest but some...

NFL Team Old Country Window

My friend redid all her windows on her home but didn't want to throw out the old ones because they're all wood.  Since they have a country look she asked if I could do something with...

Painted Side Table

I found this side table at a thrift store for a couple of dollars.  It was already half primed with white paint so I primed the whole thing and painted a funky, whimsical picture on it.  My...

Recycled Lemonade Bottles

I didn't want to throw out some saved juice bottles so I thought I could paint them and now my 11 year old nephews are clamoring for their set of painted bottles.  I painted their...

Orange Cabinet Makeover

I found this old orange cabinet in the basement of my cousin's house.  It is made of a fiber board, melamine type of material.  They didn't want it so I'm using it as a cabinet.  Ive...



Recent comments


Re: World's Largest Pincushion

Hee hee...thats funny! I love it and hopefully it will grow on your husband! Melody

Re: Birds and Flowers License Plate Art

I love this idea! How cute is that! How did you cut the metal plates? Melody

Re: There's No Place Like a Midwest Home Show!

Wow, some great stuff! I wish I could snap up a few! Melody

Re: To sleep or To read, that is the question?

I love when junkers recycle and repurpose! Looks great! Melody

Re: Fire Truck?

I love, love, love it! Great use of recycling. Melody

Re: frame corner samples

I love the fact you have a lot of them! One idea is to nail a 2 foot long piece of 1"x4" between the L shapes and screw in from the back to create a small book holder or shelf with the L's on the ends. Paint and distress or however you like. Melody

Re: Winter Green Fresh

Super cute and fun! Melody

Re: Framing Up Vintage Bus Scrolls

That is so cool!

Re: Simple Monday Evening

Nice idea and might I add that I'm a Phillie fan!

Re: A Gift for the Music Teacher

So sweet!...I think that is a wonderful gift for a music enthusiast! My Dad was a classically trained pianist when he passed away in 2005 (a real soft spoken person). Any time a passion for music is passed to a student it is a real gift. Melody

Re: ~JUNKIES~ Booth from sketch to finish.

That booth was amazing! I love that you found those door and fixed them as the supports...very well done! Melody

Re: Art Axes

I love, love the painting! What a great project. Melody

Re: MY REASONS FOR JUNKIN'

lucky, lucky, girl! Have fun with it! Melody

Re: found old french doors

A terrific find! I found the same exact type of French Door and still am pondering about it. But everyone had such great ideas! A tabletop or top for a credenza for see-through? So many ideas....hmmm. Melody

Re: 3 Old Chairs = 1 ReNEWed Bench

I love the distressed look! Great job! Melody

Re: Ironing board daisy

Super Cool! How in the world did you get them up that far?

Re: I used to be an onion box

Anything wood is a plus! It is a charming little box and the soaps probably will drown out onions anyday! heehee Melody

Re: Junkin' Punkin' 2

I love it! So much fun and the full belly is hilarious (especially the faces on all the "eaten" gourds! Melody

Re: Tea Box Projects

Hey I love repurposing chests and trunks! I have a few myself. I love the casters and asian theme too (maybe because I'm asian hmmm). Melody

Re: A Rusty Repurpose

Salvage, rusty,...add in power tools, love that repurposed metal! Melody

Re: Princess Ready

That is so cute! I love the colors and the fact it was repurposed plus I started out junkin at my local Goodwill years ago and still get a thrill too. Love it! Melody

Re: Steel Spring Table

That is so coooool. I'm stoked about your use of metal...how awesome you can work with that material! Melody

Re: Texas Hoarders Estate Junk Sale

Did I say "Heaven"? Melody :)

Re: Suitcase endtable of another sort

Awesome!....I love that old rugged look and the glass topper is the bomb!

Re: Threshing tray coffeetable

Wow...I love all your finds! You must have a ton of cool stuff. Melody

Re: Another Crazy Lamp

Nice, very nice...What a great find! With your architectural background, all your pieces have such a sturdy quality. (You probably have a load of drawings from all your creations!)

Re: From Vanity to artwork station.

It looks great!

Re: Industrial Fan Grate Wreath

Thats the best idea ever...I had a couple of fan grates but I didn't know what to do with them! It looks great on your
garage. Melody

Re: barn dismantle

I would love to dive into that wood! Hot Dog! Melody

Re: "KING JAVA JAVA"

This is the coolest! I love your funky people...they have an eclectic, robotic look. Keep making me giggle! Melody

Re: Glass Flower

Very cute. How did you put the hole in the little glass vase? Love it! Melody

Re: Recycled Garden -- fence and all

I just love the effect with the stone and painting the weathered metal pieces...looks so rustic! Rocky also adds to the charm, he is a cutie! Melody

Re: since everyone does a bedframe bench..... here's mine!

It came out very nice! Melody

Re: Oh my!!! Not another window :)

The crackle finish is so charming and I love the colors. Melody

Re: 8 Pew Country Church Birdhouse "For Birds of Pray"

It looks wonderful!

Re: Junky Tablescape

Salvage Chic!...who knew. Great placement settings.

Re: "I'M A LITTLE TEAPOT..."

I love the vintage funky feel to it.

Re: teddy bears

I think they are so cute. If you can sew, you have the potential to make so many things!....Now if I can get this darn sewing machine to turn on!

Re: Vintage School Desk

Still looks great!

Re: A rite of passage in a Junkers World!

It looks great already. I love the bones of your project, can't wait to see the finish.

Re: Cheap chic

I hear ya girl, money is tight but great creativity!

Re: It pays to have friends in Junk places.

Super nice.

Re: This one will be a BIG surprise

Just love looking at it! Can't wait to see your finished product.

Re: Bench from old headboard

I saw one too!...I did,I did! But yours looks sooooo good! Nice job, very sharp.

Re: Trick or Treat

I'm psyched! I would have taken the box of numbers and ran out the house...super cool. Hey, I might need some of the liquid tool for my knees, they're rusty and squeak! Hahhaha!

Re: Recycled Window Turned Art Display

Its so cozy and charming.

Re: My Scrapbook Area

Now thats what I call inspiration! A great use for an old door (I've got lots of em'). Great area!

Re: Potting Table

Wow...now that is handy! Did you use reclaimed or recycled wood? It has a nice weathered look. Love the lights!

Re: Wooden Number Tags

I'm in love with your numbers. Now I know with those pieces of wood. Recycle, Recyle!

Re: Retro baby shower

Its great to see a new posting! I love the idea of vintage baby shower, so unique. I just gave my sister-in-law a baby shower and would have loved that theme. How creative!

Re: Recycled Lemonade Bottles

That is so kind of you. Thanks for a very inspiring comment!

Re: Junkin' in Maryland

I know, I know! I get so excited when I find junk its almost...no, it IS an obsession. I'm almost done most of these projects so just a few more weeks and KA-POW! lots of pictures! Heehee

Re: Patapsco Flea Market

I recently moved from the Baltimore area and use to live down the street from this market. It was made up of mostly vendors for perfumes and clothing. I never knew why they kept saying vintage furniture. I never saw any or maybe I just wasn't there when they had sales.

Re: FINALLY!! Organized - sort of...

Great craft room and the lockers, my my my! How does one find such great items!? Luckeeeee!

Re: Fall Decorations

I think my state is sadly lacking in great junk sales! You are too lucky.

Re: All Dressered in Black

It is amazing. The color is just right and the furniture could be from pottery barn. Great job!

Re: "KID AT HEART"

That is soooo creative and colorful...very cute!

Re: Trinkets and Treasures Cake

Its so retro and colorful, love it!

Re: Happy Autumn

Very cool.

Re: Recycled Lemonade Bottles

Tintinjunkfan just email me. I can whip up a bottle in no time!

Re: NFL Team Old Country Window

Thank you! I get totally excited when I start projects. But the best part is when you really do it for a worthy cause and it just takes on new meaning. This was a smaller item that I donated but it was so much fun to do and my nephews just love to critique my work! KA POW!

Re: This Old Mom, She Has Junk (lots of it!) 3

OMG! You are my idol! I have 2 storage spaces filled with Wood, metal, chairs, tables etc...because it won't fit in my house. My sister thinks I collect too much junk, heehee. I see a reupholster project for that chair and the blocks could be put into a small shelf or curio...and...

Re: Candy Display Spice Rack

Hahaha...you're funny! I have spices everywhere in my kitchen too and I think that is a very innovative and organized way of showcasing them. How cool you could find that specific rack for your containers. I love the idea!

Re: FANCIFUL GARDEN GATE

The gate is so charming and a great entrance into your yard. Love it!

Re: bench

I love the creativity of reuse on this bench. It looks so cute and has a cottage charm. Love it!

Re: Hemming-Away

You are quite the clever inventor! I love seeing what you're going to make next. Your house must look so cool and industrial! Next time I find discarded metal things I'm calling it my Healy project!

Re: A great grate

Very funky! And you can use it for lots of hot dishes. I would never think to use it like that. Clever, very clever.

Re: Painted Side Table

Thank you so much, thats a nice compliment. I'm hoping my work sells too! I'm doing my first art and craft show this December. Its a little scary but I'm just putting my self out their slowly. Look out for more upcoming recycled projects this week. Everyone on this site has great projects and it gives you such artistic inspiration.

Re: Recycled Lemonade Bottles

Thank you! I love the positive comments. I have a backup of projects to post since my job kept me busy this summer. Stay tuned I'm posting them later this week!

Re: Old tool chest becomes a piece of furniture for my work room!

I love your craft room, it is so inspiring. I've been sneaking peeks at this tool chest since you put it on so I'm finally gonna tell you-I think this piece really ROCKS! Keep up the cool work.

Re: Orange Cabinet Makeover

Thank you, I feel really inspired!

Re: Orange Cabinet Makeover

Thank you, I know I will.

Re: Orange Cabinet Makeover

Hey thanks, I'm hoping it will be funky and very retro when I'm done.