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key holder

alicemom, member | February 26th, 20099 comments

I needed a key holder. I had lots of junk. Here it is. I was inspired by Old Barn Rescue. In my laundry room we put old molding with door knobs all the way around the space. I am always hanging stuff.

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Shutter Mail Holder

OldBarnRescue, member | February 23rd, 20099 comments

We recently designed several mail holders from old shutters we had gathered. We promoted them at our holiday show as a way to display Christmas cards, but they can serve their purpose...

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Bird Girl or Shabby House

bridiemurphy, member | February 23rd, 20093 comments

Found this tiny "Bird Girl" like (Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil) statue for .99 cents at Goodwill -- she's silver made in Italy -- took the shabby house off of one of my birdhouse...

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It's a Reel Lamp

Jim Healy, contributor | February 23rd, 200920 comments

A galvanized Funnel and a dismantled Hose Reel pair up to form an industrial lamp. To really give it a factory appearance the cord is a section of BX electrical cable and the plug is from a washing...

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Ready to Welcome Ya'll to Texas - A Rough Rider for Raffle

bridiemurphy, member | February 21st, 200912 comments

To Infinity and Beyond...oh, wait, that was Buzz Lightyear...um, Charge!? This guy turned out to look so much like Teddy Roosevelt -- who can resist calling him a "Rough Rider" but he's wearing a...

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Angel in the Outfield!

junkermidge, member | February 21st, 20099 comments

I'm a big fan of baseball/softball and angels. It just seemed a natural to put them together.

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Quirky Snowfolks

alicemom, member | February 20th, 20096 comments

These are my quirky snowfolks. I used all sorts of vintage & antique pieces. Snow dust for glitter. Funky top hats & even an oven thermometer. Lots bells, baubles & fun.

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My Issues With Ironing

sixsprouts, member | February 20th, 20094 comments

I hate ironing! So my ironing board became a wall hanger. I have a gourd bunny on it in this picture. Thanks everyone for your comments on my last projects. I appologize I was...

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Where is My Suitcase?

Jim Healy, contributor | February 17th, 200925 comments

There are many ways to give an old suitcase a new life. So when I needed to raise a bedside lamp the suitcase worked out perfect. By layering a vintage book on top of the suitcase it brought the lamp...

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"Old School Argyle" Night/End/Occassional Table

WhatKnots, member | February 16th, 200910 comments

This little table begged for a strong design, so I felt that good old Argyle would fit the bill wonderfully. The pattern is done in 4 versions, flowing nicely together at the edges. I will hate to...

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"To receive everything, one must open one's hands and give."

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 16th, 20095 comments

I love this quote and feel the vintage glove forms carry the message really well. They are attached to an old piece of galvanized metal and I used my vintage typewriter to type the message on an old clay coated flash card.

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1 Deli Dispenser, How Many Ways?

Amy (aka ALVN) of WhisperWoodCottage&Junkologie, contributor | February 11th, 200915 comments

Repurposing is my favorite part of junking! See how 1 vintage deli dispenser can be put to use in today's modern lifestyle!

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Waterski seating projects

junkermidge, member | February 11th, 20099 comments

Obviously, this is not one of my current projects (note the beautiful background). It does feel pretty nice around here the last couple of days, but not THAT nice. This was one of my...

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Will You Be My Valentine

grammie25, member | February 10th, 20096 comments

The material that I used was from a twin bedskirt ruffle which I took apart and wrapped around a metal ring. I wrapped it loosly so that it would be puffy. In the middle is an old heart shaped...

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Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!

BlackDogSalvage, member | February 10th, 200914 comments

we were never quite sure what to do with this terrific stash of vintage glass insulators... until our craftsmen came up with this fun idea... perfect for a garden party! a standing candelabra...

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Keeping Time With the "Rhythm" of Life

Georgia Terrell, contributor | February 9th, 200920 comments

This is my entry to the Big Challenge!

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Metallic-yeah!

resalediva, member | February 8th, 20092 comments

I painted the rocks with some inspirational words. The doorknob coat rack came from a thrift store. I left some of the chipped paint on it for texture then got out my metallic spraypaint. There can...

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Floral Pocket

Shabbyrosechic, member | February 4th, 20096 comments

I had a few of these metal flower cones packed away from previous projects and as I was browsing a favorite craft store I found some wonderful scrapbook papers and knew exactly what I...

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Little BlueBird on my shoulder, Zippity Do Da, Zippity Yay .. Some Old Stuff

bridiemurphy, member | February 4th, 20095 comments

My Junking Friend, Kathryn K. has since closed "Sophie's Nest" in Austin, I was delighted to find her back in business at an Antique Mall...sporting some of the little pretties that I crafted for her...

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Berry Basket Frame

Jim Healy, contributor | February 1st, 200914 comments

With a great weathered patina from years on the farm these vintage Berry Baskets make a quick picture frame. What better place for the Basket then on a vintage Grocery Cart turned into an End Table...

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