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Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!

BlackDogSalvage, member | February 10th, 200913 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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"Grow"

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 20097 comments

A subtle reminder that Spring always arrives...

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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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A few projects that are truly For The Birds!

junkermidge, member | February 2nd, 200921 comments

I've been playing around with some ideas for unconventional birdhouses. And since this is the day when we all start to wonder when spring will arrive, I thought it'd be a good time to...

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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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Back to life with a little TLC

SweetMelissa, member | January 31st, 20098 comments

Sometimes a junk hunt will reveal a piece that has been given a little too much attention. I saw potential in this simple enamel top, hoosier bottom cupboard...I had to look hard to see it! I...

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RECYCLED GIFT BASKET CONTAINER INTO PLANTER

Lillypad, member | January 31st, 20098 comments

HI, IM NEW HERE AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHOW WHAT I DID WITH A GIFT BASKET CONTAINER I RECIEVED AT CHRISTMAS AND RECYCLED INTO A PRETTY FLORAL PLANTER FOR MY WINDOW LEDGE ON MY FRONT PORCH...

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Welcome Wagon

resalediva, member | January 30th, 20094 comments

This is a work in progress. I'm always adding & subtracting & rearranging. I find the statues at thrift stores. Sometimes they're painted. Sometimes I paint them myself. I love rusty metal...

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Light Sleeper

whiteflower, member | January 29th, 20094 comments

Here is a very simple lampshade I made using an old cotton pillowcase and an old wire frame -- both of which are super easy to come by. I just cut a slit into the seam casing, inserted a...

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Candle Sconce

Jim Healy, contributor | January 26th, 200915 comments

Vintage clear glass Insulators and wood pulled from a construction site dumpster become Sconces that give off a very relaxing glow. I did a small sketch of what I wanted the Sconces to look like and...

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How to Make a shelf out of a Infants bed

Georgia Terrell, contributor | January 25th, 200918 comments

I took this old infant bed, someone called it a field crib, but I turned it into a nifty shelving unit.

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Not just for sleeping anymore!

DejaVu, member | January 22nd, 200911 comments

This bed was missing it's side rails. So I used this frame and slats from a futon I picked up on the curb and there you go. I think this would fit nicely on anyones porch or in a...

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Out to pasture

DejaVu, member | January 21st, 20095 comments

One of my roadside finds. I find it hard to drive by any promising treasure.

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Les Fleurs Table

JudyJunkster, member | January 20th, 20094 comments

I painted a discarded demi-lune table like the one Shamerockin posted. It was featured "Painting" magazine a couple years ago has a how to project .I crackled the top and painted gerbera...

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"Soilax Bucket" Tool Box Lamp

Jim Healy, contributor | January 17th, 200924 comments

Believe it or not they still make this cleanser; I saw it at the paint store. One of my “theme lamps” that is also functional. It’s like having a live-in janitor. The ldquoSoilax...

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The Garden Room - (Part 2)...details, details, details...

Kathy Stantz, contributor | January 7th, 200922 comments

So many details in such a small space. It's such a relaxing room, bright and sunny, with a wonderful view of Ellen's garden in her backyard - On a cold snowy day like today, I can picture Ellen...

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Wind Chimes

AuntieQ18, member | January 6th, 20095 comments

This was a fun project and I love the sounds it makes! I found the red handled mixer all by itself-it was missing its mixing bowl-and knew it would be the beginning of something neat! After I...

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Spool Table

Jim Healy, contributor | January 5th, 200915 comments

Laundry Basket from an estate sale becomes a great side table with the addition of a glass top. The spools were purchased at a garage sale the same day and placed in the basket to keep them from...

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Pssst. Don't tell anyone, but....

junkermidge, member | January 3rd, 200915 comments

I think this is my favorite of all my projects. I don't know why (and my husband certainly doesn't agree). It's just fun. It's a gossip bench constructed from old ladder...

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