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Old windows and doors

Craftyladie, member | August 24th, 200920 comments

I went to an auction Saturday and WOW, there were some really great old things. I picked up these 2 doors with great chippy paint and a whole lot of windows and at a great price. I was thinking...

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Vanity chair renewed

Craftyladie, member | August 22nd, 20096 comments

I found this cute little vanity chair at a yard sale for $1.00. It was a pathetic little thing. The cover on the seat was gross and the frame was it's original wood color. I recovered the seat with...

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Tin ceiling tile coffee table

Craftyladie, member | August 22nd, 20096 comments

My DBF got this fabulous idea of making a coffee table from a vintage tin ceiling tile. The table has a glass top that can be lifted off to place collectibles inside. I crackle finished the frame of...

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Sisterhood of Traveling Junk Sale - Seattle

JunkMama1, member | August 18th, 20094 comments

When your a junker/creater, there is nothing better than meeting people who have the same vision! Well I've been lucky to meet two wonderful ladies who have become my junk sisters...together we...

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What do you do with an old window and $1 garage sale shutters?

PaintingIsMyPassion, member | July 25th, 200914 comments

Got this old farmhouse window, mix with $1 garage sale shutters, scrap molding and split chair legs and this is what I came up with. My hubby put it all together...I painted it out and now it's a...

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Garage sale ScOnCeS become Showstoppers!

PaintingIsMyPassion, member | July 9th, 20095 comments

I found four sconces at a garage sale for only 50¢ each. I took them home and made two of the framed by attaching them to metal framed mirrors after drilling holes in the glass. One was put...

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Did you ever wonder how to display those old hankies?

PaintingIsMyPassion, member | July 8th, 20096 comments

Did you ever wonder how to display those old hankies? How about converting an old spoon rack? I just painted it up pretty and hung the hankies for a nice display.

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Converted Chandelier

PaintingIsMyPassion, member | July 8th, 20095 comments

I found this dated foyer light fixture at a garage sale for $2. I took it apart and used just the inside bulb assembly. I spray painted the brass white. I then took an old teacup and drilled a hole...

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Door Becomes Twin Headboard

PaintingIsMyPassion, member | July 6th, 20099 comments

A FREE garage sale door was the inspiration for a twin headboard. The upper part of the door had a square glass, that was removed and a 2 x 6 was added to each side for width. The joint caused by the...

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Antique Chair Bench ~ Before & After

JunkMama1, member | June 16th, 200910 comments

Last year, while at a Garage Sale, I was offerred three Antique Chairs for free! The lady running the garage sale looked at me like I was crazy when I got all giddy and excited! Oh, but I...

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Tea Cup Chandelier

JunkMama1, member | May 31st, 200910 comments

This is something I've always wanted to create after seeing one in a magazine! Thanks to my hubby, who found the chandelier, it's a dream come true! LOL Since my goal is to "go green" I...

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Shabby Chic table and chairs ~ REDO

Gadora_Wilder, member | May 26th, 200912 comments

Gadora Wilder commissioned a table and chairs REDO. Each piece was sanded thoroughly, a taupe undercoat was applied, then top coat of bright white, then sanded again, then a light polyurethane clear...

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Before and After - Part 2

JunkMama1, member | May 11th, 20096 comments

Just a few more before & after pictures to share. One is a end table that I found at a local thrift store and the 2nd piece is one I'm excited about! Originally an antique sewing machine...

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You Will Always Hear Me

MaxwellStreet, member | May 9th, 20096 comments

A roll of yellowed rummage sale paper becomes a new type of painting surface. I loved how it was so aged looking, so I glued parts of it together to form the top, and added an alla prima painting and...

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Shabby Chic Costume Jewerly Holders

JunkMama1, member | April 30th, 20099 comments

I have several mixed matched tea cup saucers, which I glued onto glass and metal candle holders. I then set them on top of a platter I found at a thrift store, added a few pieces of...

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A Vintage "Bless You"

JunkMama1, member | April 30th, 20095 comments

I've been determined to make use of a damaged 1940's Redbook Magazine and had a great time collaging an old wooden tissue box cover with smaller Ads from the magazine. Once I added the Ads, I...

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Vintage Desk - turned Shabby Chic

JunkMama1, member | April 26th, 20093 comments

I bought an old brown vintage desk at a yard sale last year for $5.00. Painted it with white primer, distressed it and collaged an old calendar picture that I loved so much, I saved it for...

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Gatherings - A Great Place to Shop for Good Junk

Sue Whitney, editor | April 6th, 200910 comments

If you love the Paris flea market look you will be a regular shopper at this beautiful little shop in Georgetown, Texas. If you're not into shabby, no worries! There is something for everyone inside the doors of this quaint little store.

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Disgarded Fireplace Stand turned Necklace holder!

JunkMama1, member | March 29th, 20097 comments

Another great find at the Seattle Goodwill Outlet! When I discovered this Fireplace Tool Stand it was dirty and covered in soot. I had my hubby take it to work and have it sand blasted...

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Teacup - Tealight Candle Holders

JunkMama1, member | December 21st, 20087 comments

One thing I've learned from reading Junk Market books is pretty much anything can be turned into a candle holder! With this in mind, I recently started creating Tea Cup Candle Holders out of...

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