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I'm all out of tissues...

oldnews, member | October 7th, 20099 comments

I found this ugly gold filigree kleenex holder at a thrift store for fifty cents, and it's been sitting around in my workshop collecting dust...

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RC Cola Cooler Turns Over a New Leaf

Georgia Terrell, contributor | October 7th, 200917 comments

When I bought this old rusty RC Cola cooler I thought I might use it as a drink cooler at a party or BBQ, but soon realized it had a better future, becoming a potting station. With old hooks...

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salvaging old barn more photos

jascan, member | October 4th, 20099 comments

my son and i are dismantling an old barn with the hopes of recycling as much of the wood as we can. lots of old growth red oak beams!this barn was free.the roof is now off! next the siding then...

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Welcome to The Dark Side.....Of Color

RustyDiva, member | October 1st, 200912 comments

I love being able to peek into the lives of fellow junkers and get an idea of what kind of style they are drawn too. So far I've seen a lot of open, airy, comfortable and lightly beautiful...

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Fall Apple Fest Centerpiece

BraytonHomestead, member | September 28th, 200916 comments

chippy basket and vintage mirror= fall apple fest table scape, enjoy...

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Rock on Monday!

RustyDiva, member | September 15th, 200911 comments

Yesterday was my birthday and as I was sitting around ~playing hookie from work~ I wondered what wonderful Simply Monday project Sue had created. Since my goal for my B-day was to not strain...

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Stocking up for my booth...

fionaandtwig, member | September 15th, 200914 comments

Hi All! I'm due to open my first booth in the local antique mall later this month, so stocking up on thrifty finds has been top priority. I pretty much hit the motherlode this morning when I found...

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3 dollar glass dome!

oldnews, member | September 14th, 200910 comments

I found this huge glass dome at a yard sale - it had some really unattractive Christmas stuff in it, and the base was a dark, dark brown. I like it much more now!

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Junk Photo Holders

Candy Allen, contributor | September 13th, 200913 comments

We are getting ready to celebrate and needed quick and easy photo display ideas using junk we have around the house.

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End of the Summer Retro Picnic!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor | September 10th, 200917 comments

As Labor Day signals the end of summer vacation, I thought we'd celebrate and go out with a retro bang!

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Wish I Had a Penny....

RustyDiva, member | September 9th, 20099 comments

I love my wishing well! Mostly because I built it myself ~ except for the box on the bottom. My dad and I drug this off a trash heap at a gear plant and the minute I saw it I knew what it...

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Old chicken feeders repurposed for this and that...

fionaandtwig, member | August 31st, 200914 comments

I discovered a super cheap stash of these old rusty chicken feeders at my friendly neighborhood flea market. I immediately knew that these beauts simply HAD to be given a new life. Follow me on a...

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Simple Monday's - Take Two

Sue Whitney, editor | August 31st, 200917 comments

Sliding easy into the week with an simple yet, chic centerpiece.

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Junky Sconce

RustyDiva, member | August 31st, 200913 comments

Finally ~ I had time to complete a project and I took my cues from some of the greats! (Janis?!) I found this semi-tarnished silver plate candle sconce on a junking trip and "rubbed" the phrase...

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File and Magazine Holder

sixsprouts, member | August 31st, 20098 comments

Pieces and Parts! This is the drawer from an old White Sewing Machine cabinet that got a fresh coat of shabby teal. Now it holds stuff on my desk.

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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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Old Mother Hubbard

Georgia Terrell, contributor | August 13th, 20099 comments

I made two laundry room organizers out of one old ironing board.

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A Touch of Class

Sue Whitney, editor | August 10th, 200916 comments

Here is my second attempt at rising to the Editor's Challenge. Can you guess who sent this lovely piece of junk in my direction?

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A Junker's Nuts and Bolts Bin

Sue Whitney, editor | August 9th, 200925 comments

Here's a project to help you keep all of your small doo-dads organized and close at hand.

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RePurposing in the Veggie Garden!

SemperNova, member | August 3rd, 20092 comments

Thought I'd use this old window frame to support my veggies!! I sanded it down, applied a generous coat of marine varnish and some chicken wire..now it's just waiting for my cucumbers to grow...

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