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It's a sifter...it's a shell casing...it's a cigar box...No... it a vase!

oldnews, member | November 7th, 2009

Just a few of the things that have become vases at my house. Seems like almost anything can become a lamp, a clock or a vase!!

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vase cuffs

oldnews, member | November 7th, 2009

These take off from Sue's shirt cuff idea, but instead of crisp white shirts, I used an old wool shirt, and recycled the cuffs and collar for this project.

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Garden Totem

artteachergirl, member | November 6th, 20094 comments

I am working on my masters and I had to create a personal project...since I love to garden and I love making art from found objects I created this garden totem. It is about 5 foot high and is made...

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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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Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"

abitofwhimsy, member | November 1st, 200916 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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Pumpkin Carving Stencil Uses

ECOGREENGIRL, member | October 31st, 20094 comments

Halloween Stencils Slate: I have these fabulous slate signage squares (I removed the wood trim), and have been enjoying finding fun and new ways to use them! I've always liked the inexpensive...

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RE Boutique Sign

Refinerii, member | October 29th, 200917 comments

A set of signs made for a cute little boutique in downtown Boise--that my cousin just opened this summer. I used left over copper, re-claimed steel, cable scraps, & other metal...

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Vases

RobJ98167, member | October 28th, 20098 comments

I had some scrap moulding laying around last year, during the remodel of my house, and thought I should be able to make something out of it. So I came up with these "Vases". I just nailed 4 pieces of...

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Junkin' Punkin' 2

junkgrl48, member | October 28th, 20096 comments

I junked this guy up a couple of years ago--would he work as Junkenstein? He has a full tummy, because as you can see he has been munching on other gourd creatures. His antennae are useful...

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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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Keeper of the Bling

RustyDiva, member | October 25th, 20099 comments

I must confess that I am not only a clothes hound but I also indulge in a little "bling" addiction. My bling is out~growing my jewelry boxes so I thought I would make one for myself. I...

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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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Another great grate!

oldnews, member | October 23rd, 200910 comments

I found this grate at a wharehouse junk sale for a dollar. I had been looking for something to turn into a porch light for the front of my house. and I knew instantly that this would work.

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"KING JAVA JAVA"

monakent, member | October 22nd, 200911 comments

Vintage Assemblage

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Rustic Virgin Mary Shrine

MeretriciousCreation, member | October 21st, 20094 comments

I have a thing for Virgin Mary shrines, I'm not really sure why as I had a very non-religious upbringing. The beauty of Virgin Mary related art just touches me somehow so I have a tendency to...

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