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Tiered Server

Christina_S, member | August 20th, 200918 comments

I have seen some wonderful tiered servers by other junkers made from vintage dishware and other items so I thought I would try to do one myself. I used some orphaned vintage dishes, candle...

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Pick Another Daisy

Sue Whitney, editor | August 18th, 200910 comments

Junk 101. If you get tired of a piece one way, just pick another daisy. "Pick Another Daisy" is the title of a favorite song title from a favorite band of mine. If you ever get the chance to hear the Nadas from Des Moines, Iowa...take it!

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Once Upon a Time in Texas.....

RustyDiva, member | August 12th, 200913 comments

I tell a tale of treasured finds ~ Most of which are the rusty kind A dusty old house, my parents bought ~ The owners walked away without a thought Leaving rooms and rooms full of...

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â�º My 2nd TWIST to my Garden-Art â�º

DumpsterDivingDiva, member | August 11th, 200912 comments

I’m still working on my 1st TWIST. I can't figure it out. I'm determined to get it soon. Here is my 2nd TWIST to my Garden-Art. No watering year round...

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"Jazzy" Radio Light...

chippingcharm, member | August 3rd, 200916 comments

I got this old empty radio "shell" at a junk sale a couple of years ago for $1...I had no idea what I would do with it but couldn't pass it up for that price. I ran across it again when I was...

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Phosphorus centerpiece

greencricket, member | July 28th, 200912 comments

I found this old lab tray marked Phosphorus at a local university salvage joint for a buck. It took 6 months to find the 12 matching glasses to use as vases that also fit the dual holes. At 65...

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"Shake AND Bake!!??!!"

janis gurney, contributor | July 25th, 200921 comments

Quick and easy summer table setting courtesy of the thrift store.

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Boot Scoot ~N~ Birdie

RustyDiva, member | July 22nd, 20095 comments

I love old cowboy boots and am always lookin for ways to use them. I saw the boot stool on the site and thought I would post an idea of my own. I just cut a hole in the boot, inserted a...

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My First Entry...Shabby Roses and Pedestal Plates

Collquest, member | July 20th, 200920 comments

This is my first project submission. I absolutely adore this site and all the talent that is displayed here. I see something new each time I visit! The roses displayed are handmade...

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Vase / Candle / Office Supply Holder made from Insulators

bluejean, member | July 17th, 20097 comments

Again I was inspired by one of Sue's books to do something with insulators. I have never seen brown ceramic ones like these before (only blue or clear glass), and had to have them. I...

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Little-bit Junky Wedding Table Decorations

chippingcharm, member | July 16th, 200912 comments

My sister Anna was married in June...we put our heads together to come up with "Budget Friendly" decorating ideas for the her Big Day. It was so much fun...

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Bed Spring picture / card / recipe / note / holder

bluejean, member | July 14th, 20098 comments

I have to admit I was inspired by Sue's Junk Market book to make something out of a bed spring. What I came up with was this "holder". I sodered (with a bit of trial...

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She Sees Seashells By The Thrift Store

Candy Allen, contributor | July 12th, 200917 comments

Can't get to the beach to collect seashells? No problem! My collection came from all over good ol' Ohio. Here's how to find your own.

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Headed to Class

RustyDiva, member | July 2nd, 20096 comments

I was put in charge of decorating my class at church and needed a large piece for one of the tables. Someone told me in a previous post that the plant stand would make a nice serving piece so...

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Pyrex Trays - Take One

Sue Whitney, editor | July 1st, 200922 comments

In my humble junking opinion, this was a score. I came upon twelve Pyrex glass trays. It was love at first sight!

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What else can I do with this??

Pishatooties, member | June 18th, 200914 comments

My mom bought this at a yard sale. I believe it was a spice rack, we turned it into a candle holder. I'm bored with it now and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for something else...

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What do you do with a bedspring, fabric and shuffle board puck? Make an Art Doll of course!

byabpryor, member | June 18th, 200912 comments

So, I've been working on this doll for quite some time... It is comprised of many different recycled elements:lacesilk rosebed springwooden dowelwooden shuffle board pucktorn brown bag...

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