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Fall-ing for Junk...

chippingcharm, member | November 4th, 200911 comments

I've so enjoyed all of the fall junk displays...I decided to join in on the fun...

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3 Old Chairs = 1 ReNEWed Bench

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 31st, 200914 comments

This set of 3 matching chairs have been in our home for some 20 years, purchased at a garage sale for $12 (for all 3). They've been moving room to room as extra table seating, desk, and...

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RING aROUND the Rosie!

Kathy Stantz, contributor | October 29th, 200921 comments

Sue inspired me with her posts on all things "round"...

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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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A Chippy Welcome...

chippingcharm, member | October 25th, 200918 comments

Our light fixure by the front door has always been a dilema...low ceilings mean no fun/fancy light fixture. When I saw this rusty, crusty basket at the French Flea...I knew just what I would do...

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Another Crazy Lamp

Jim Healy, contributor | October 23rd, 200922 comments

I believe this is a first for me. I have built something out of junk to hold more junk.

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Glass Flower

OldBarnRescue, member | October 21st, 200911 comments

Simple, sweet, and functional. This little "flowery" glass base and an old glass door knob are a perfect combination.

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8 Pew Country Church Birdhouse "For Birds of Pray"

kurtiss, member | October 20th, 200910 comments

This is a birdhouse that was inspired by a church (Neshaminy/Warwick) down the street from me. The inside is seperated into 8 apartments. The bottom removes for access. We have a purple and black one...

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A rite of passage in a Junkers World!

Madreama, member | October 20th, 20094 comments

My frist attempt at a headboad bench. I swear these are the right of passage in a junker's furnature collection!

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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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I Had a "LIGHT BULB" Moment

Georgia Terrell, contributor | October 18th, 200911 comments

I found this old light cage and bulb cover at a barn sale in Cayucos Ca. (Sue's favorite place) and knew I could do lots of things with it. Here are a couple of ways to use them ..together and apart...

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Trick or Treat

Jim Healy, contributor | October 17th, 200927 comments

Here’s a creepy project that was brewed up by combining vintage Halloween memorabilia with some estate sale treasures.

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Simple Idea for Old Windows

MichelleG22, member | October 16th, 20098 comments

Can you tell I love old windows! I could never get tired of them! Just wanted to share some simple ideas for them.

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"Mommy Central" with Junky Details...

chippingcharm, member | October 15th, 20099 comments

My son started kindergarten this year and I am amazed at all the paperwork and notes and other necessary info you've got to keep track of. So I got organized with a few my...

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Wooden Number Tags

bluejean, member | October 14th, 200914 comments

I made these number tags from the bottom of wooden drawers. I sanded the wood, painted it black, drilled a hole, stenciled the number on, distressed it, and sealed it with a...

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Treasures Found

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 14th, 20096 comments

These are a few of my favorite things (theme song from Sound of Junkin')...galvanized metal and wood sitting stool, black metal jug and enamelware pitcher,la la la la la la la la la lanbspStay...

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Window Pane

CraftingWendy, member | October 13th, 200911 comments

I'm always looking for fun new ways to display treasures. The window frame, table cloth, flower painting and silver plate were from local garage sales. Silver candelabra wasnbsp...

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First one door...then two!

oldnews, member | October 13th, 20099 comments

One solid core door, a table saw, some hardware and a little paint and I have the dutch door I've ALWAYS wanted! This is probably one of my favorite elements in my work room!

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All Dressered in Black

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 12th, 200912 comments

Before this thrift store find was a sad sight but solid. I could have refinished the poor thing but opted for the "cottage" look of painted wood. The knobs came with the dresser, however...

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