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Fall Back Decor

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | November 4th, 20099 comments

Decorating for Fall with a little mix of new and old

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Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"

abitofwhimsy, member | November 1st, 200913 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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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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3 Old Chairs = 1 ReNEWed Bench

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 31st, 200913 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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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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Hallway hat and coat rack

dohlman, member | October 23rd, 20099 comments

This one was total whimsey. My wife and I found this remnant of an old Rube Goldberg sort of farm drag made out of oak with drag tines made out of old railroad spikes. Dark brown Briwax...

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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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Wallpaper side-table...

Gadora_Wilder, member | October 20th, 20097 comments

While not technically junk... this table had long lost it's charm. While in someone's possession ~ they shall remain nameless ~ a thick and drippy shellac was slathered across the entire piece. Ewww...

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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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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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Ready for 3rd Gear?

ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage, contributor | October 16th, 200918 comments

A lamp is a lamp is a lamp. Or is it?

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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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Fall Is In The Air

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 14th, 20093 comments

Although I don't care for cold weather, I DO love the fall colors of the NE. I hope you enjoy this little vignette on our back porch. This somehow makes it "warmer" in the midst of the 40...

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Xray lamp...

Gadora_Wilder, member | October 14th, 200910 comments

Extra Xray sheets (both human and canine) ~ rather than the looming holiday ~ prompted a redo for this Mid-century modern ceramic Kron® lamp. Besides, the paper shade had seen better days. Using...

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1950's Schooldesk

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 12th, 200911 comments

This 1950's Heywood-Wakefield schooldesk was found stored above garage when we moved in over 27 years ago. Painted a tacky green, written on with black marker and stuck with stickers, it has...

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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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