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Objects as Art

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | March 4th, 201015 comments

One of my favorite things to do is find interesting, everyday objects and turn them into something artful. Here are three examples of simple items with a common theme.

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All the Pretty Junk

Candy Allen, contributor | February 27th, 201028 comments

A dining room transformation...piece by piece.

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A TwoFer

RobJ98167, member | February 26th, 20109 comments

I drilled a hole on the bottom of the planter for a lamp shade adapter, attached said adaptor, and decided it would look better if I drilled a series of holes around it. And I think it does! Makes a...

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Words on Vintage Maps

bluejean, member | February 25th, 201022 comments

I took vintage maps and embellished them with the word "explore" and then glued them onto recycled wooden blocks. These can be hung on a wall or propped on a shelf for inspiration.

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My Funky Chairs

JaQsJunQ, member | February 21st, 201013 comments

Hi. Just came across some of the awsome "funky chairs" on this site. So much fun to see what other people create... so I thought I would share some of my creations. I got every...

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Scrapyard lamp

oldnews, member | February 20th, 201016 comments

This scrapyard find turned into a really cool lamp!

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From Fireplace to Mantle!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor | February 19th, 201025 comments

When I found these way cool log holders I knew they were a project in the making!

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Junk Necklace

BJjunk, member | February 18th, 20106 comments

We've had ladies come into our shop to get vintage hardware for necklaces. I also looked at some necklaces on this site. I desided to give it a try. I am the guy half of BJjunk. BJ, my wife...

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Towel rods from antique gas lines

BJjunk, member | February 18th, 201013 comments

I picked up some brass gas lines. They are jointed. move around, cool design and valves. I'd pick one up and play with it over the past year. Then AHA?!! if I can attach them to a wall they can be...

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SWIRLLY, SPIRALLY ARTY WHATY?

artteachergirl, member | February 18th, 201011 comments

I realize this is not a junk creation or part of one...YET! But does anyone know what it is used for in the kitchen? I found this one in a basket with several more at my local Episcapol Church Thrift...

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The Lighthouse Bed

MakinItHappen, member | February 18th, 20106 comments

I got a super deal on this oak daybed at Goodwill. It was in pieces and I wasn't even sure they were all there, but it was too good to pass up. Turns out it was all there except the ball finials on...

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Little Traveler wins!

artjunkie, member | February 15th, 20107 comments

I made this for the Whimsical Art Exhibit at the Infinity Art Gallery (online). This FUN assemblage includes rusty iron pipe, old ax head, various rusty bolts/washers, part of a carved wooden...

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Sewing Cabinet Coat Rack

Candy Allen, contributor | February 15th, 201025 comments

Looking for interesting and functional ways to add style to your home? This sewing cabinet top turned coat rack can help you with that.

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Old Galvanized Drawers Tray-ded Up

MakinItHappen, member | February 14th, 20108 comments

This is what I have done with two of my old workbench drawers, thanks to your fabulous ideas. I was thinking about some type of boot tray when greencolleen and Junk_Sophisticate offered wonderful...

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~Be My Valentine~

Jim Healy, contributor | February 14th, 201026 comments

Vintage cards, rusty metal and verdigris copper all converge into a Valentine's Day montage.

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Priceless Crown!

Prior, member | February 13th, 20107 comments

Yet another story about a sale's person being embarressed to sell me something. Goodwill lady, "Oh, I can't sell you that for 79 cents! I'll let you have it for 49 cents." I...

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MARGARITA GLASS OR GARDEN ART?

artteachergirl, member | February 13th, 201016 comments

What a wonderful gift...snow in Middle Georgia and the entire South! What a blessing and joy!

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SCRAPS - Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts

oldnews, member | February 13th, 201015 comments

If anyone out there lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, there is a great place to check out called SCRAPS. It stands for Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts and they have everything...

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scrappy sun catchers...

oldnews, member | February 13th, 20108 comments

I COULDN'T let all the little scraps of glass go to waste, so I made a couple of sun catchers. Years ago these little pieces would have been swept immediately into the garbage, but not today! MY, how...

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