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Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"

abitofwhimsy, member | November 1st, 200917 comments

Finally thought of a unique project to make with my collected old spindles. 1- Cut spindle down to size and cut square 2x4 for base. 2- Screw half of dowel screw (2 sided screw) into the spindle and...

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antique mattress springs

vangogh_sister, member | November 1st, 200914 comments

Attracted to old and "worthless" stuff. Hauled this away from an auction and not long after, persuaded my husband to hang it on the west side of my porch where the sun and wind will force one...

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Leafy Sail Sculpture

Refinerii, member | November 1st, 200912 comments

A cute sculpture created this spring; made from some old gears, a big bearing, brass, copper, stainless steel, & a few rivets & nuts & bolts. The top portion spins freely on the...

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Pumpkin Carving Stencil Uses

ECOGREENGIRL, member | October 31st, 20094 comments

Halloween Stencils Slate: I have these fabulous slate signage squares (I removed the wood trim), and have been enjoying finding fun and new ways to use them! I've always liked the inexpensive...

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wine barrel sunflower

vangogh_sister, member | October 30th, 20099 comments

The auctioneer bought me a hotdog for taking a wine barrel that had fallen apart at his sale. Not long after i saw the parts fall into a perfect flower. The inner circle is the metal that...

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Ironing board daisy

vangogh_sister, member | October 30th, 200925 comments

At an farm auction i bought antique ironing boards for a dollar. Many folks giggled when i purchased them. A year later i used them to create a beautiful daisy- my barn- the canvas.

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Sea Glass Christmas Wreath

SeaGlassLady, member | October 30th, 200910 comments

Yesterday, while I was combing the beach, someone asked me what I was looking for. When I showed him, he remarked..."Oh, cleaning up the beach..." Little did he know that yesterday's seachanged...

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RE Boutique Sign

Refinerii, member | October 29th, 200917 comments

A set of signs made for a cute little boutique in downtown Boise--that my cousin just opened this summer. I used left over copper, re-claimed steel, cable scraps, & other metal...

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Oh Grate, another thing to hang on my wall!

RobynsNest, member | October 28th, 20096 comments

I love old iron stove pipe grates, but how boring all by themselves. I took an old cupboard door, iron stove pipe grate, some ribbon, drapery ring and a cup hook. It has now become a...

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Sew many things to do...with old drawers

RobynsNest, member | October 28th, 20098 comments

Oh my, what I can't do with an old drawer, vintage sewing supplies and a bottle of modge podge. I will admit I can't sew, but it doesn't stop me from repurposing an otherwise boring drawer.

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"Emerging from the JunkYard" and Designing for a Cause

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | October 28th, 200915 comments

Habitat for Humanity Restore Spaces Charity Event

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Texas Hoarders Estate Junk Sale

TroyRash, member | October 26th, 20099 comments

my partner and i have been preparing for our big warehouse sale - we are hoarders - were - no, are - however, we have decided to release some of the things we have saved - sharing pics of the...

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The Art of Entropy

dohlman, member | October 23rd, 200910 comments

Much of decor in our condo is junk market style. However, we like to call it the "Art of Entropy." What the process of natural decay does to many of mankind's creations is often more...

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Hallway Entrance Chandelier

BellaB, member | October 23rd, 20095 comments

I'd always hated the ugly, generic light fixture in this hallway! Before replacing it entirely with the chandelier or vintage pendant light of my dreams, I decided to remove the existing glass...

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"KING JAVA JAVA"

monakent, member | October 22nd, 200911 comments

Vintage Assemblage

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barn dismantle

jascan, member | October 21st, 20095 comments

well the barn is down and we are starting to brainstorm about projects for the 7 truck loads of siding,beams,doors etc. furniture, mantles,artwork come to mind.

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"I'M A LITTLE TEAPOT..."

monakent, member | October 20th, 200911 comments

Vintage Assemblage

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Crazy JUNK PUMPKINS

crazymomluvsjunk, member | October 19th, 20098 comments

I had lots of fun making these pumpkins last night. The big white grinning one came from a broken piece on a watering can. I was going to throw it away, and it dawned on me that I could...

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It pays to have friends in Junk places.

bensonstreet, member | October 18th, 20096 comments

As I mentioned previously, my Gram is moving to a smaller home. Unfortunetly, the place was a bit short on storage. I almost bought a truckload of prefab stuff from the local box store, but then I...

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