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Clothespin Bag

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I haven't made anything for a while, so I'll post something old. This is a clothespin bag I made from a little tot's outfit.  I sewed the leg holes closed and attached the whole thing to a...

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Recycled Containers with New Tags

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So here's the method to the madness... In my art studio I had some old containers to place my junk items in and wanted streamline labels not just a stick onnbsp...

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Old warehouse cart turned coffee table

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Here's an idea for turning an old industrial cart into a coffee table...probably not a new idea, but I figured I'd share my take on this.  I refinished this one using a retro logo from my...

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Junk Linens turned Aprons

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I decided to buy myself a sewing machine and teach myself how to sew.  I've been sewing by hand since highschool and figured it was time to tackle the machine!  The first apron was made...

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my latest flea market finds

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my scoops after a sunday of hunting our local flea market all for under $50.00!  i took the skirt hemmer, and used it for a stand for the "forever" collage i put together. i got the idea for...

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Greeniebot

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I made Greeniebot for my oldest daughter for Christmas 2008.  He's modeled after a robot in an old Bugs Bunny cartoon.  Bicycle headset, led flashlight, typwriter parts, electric motor...

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old chairs - refreshed!!

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found these old chairs at a local thrift store, they had good bones and I figured I could give them a second chance at life :)  They are currently for sale in my booth, at least I think they are...

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Laser Pistol

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Laser Pistol is made from a vintage solder gun, brass candle stick, vacuum tube.

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All the Pretty Junk

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A dining room transformation...piece by piece.

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My Funky Chairs

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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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~Be My Valentine~

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

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In a word.

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You can tuck these little words just about anywhere!  Great little addition to any gift bag! (stocking stuffer, easter basket treat, etc.)

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~My Sweetheart~

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Who would have thought that with a little sheet metal surgery a rescued Coca-Cola cooler would be given a second chance at life.

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It's a Sun Kraft!

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Next up for Jenny K? Lighting! Here's a vintage sun lamp converted to a desk lamp...

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Barbed Wire Never Looked So Good

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Barbed wire spool turned into a pendant lamp.

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Painted Recycled Wine Bottles

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So I would never throw out my recycled juice bottles...NO NEVER!  I loved their shapes, colors and the smoothness of the glass.  But for the life of me I just couldnt figure out what to...

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Baby, It's Cold Outside!

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Man is it cold outside! So how do you warm up on those chilly nights? How about some hot chocolate served up with some vintage flare!

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Yes, It Spins Too!

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Lazy Susan on steroids! This vintage child’s wheelchair wheel makes a really unique table top and works really well paired up with a 1940's era industrial table base. And yes it spins too!

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Throwback to my Youth - Take a little trip with me

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Oh, the fun you can have with cardboard

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Pink Sweater turned lampshade covering ..

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i had an old drum style lampshade .. i had a big bulky pink sweater with awesome big pink sweater covered buttons .. i had the current issue of country living magazine, which has an article on...

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