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Small scale architectural salvage

Tuttibelle, member | January 4th, 20094 comments

We have traveled a lot and bought a few houses in the last few years. These are parts to front doors to two houses we have had. This allows me to keep a part of my old house with me in the new one...

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Toilet Topper

Mluukkonen, member | January 4th, 200912 comments

The shutters and drawers were found at the local dump. I cleaned them up, and then sanded them a bit, other than that i did not alter the color. For the shutters i removed the knobs and hinges...

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Merry Christmas to Me

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 3rd, 200911 comments

A recent score from a local rescue mission a week before Christmas...I thought it was the perfect gift for me. I bought it b/c I loved the detail and thought it had nice legs aahhh...

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GOOD EATS Clock Using Vintage Wood Type

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | January 3rd, 200915 comments

As many of you already know, I have a thing for (and quite a collection of) old wood type and use it in my projects wherever I can. A local restaurant asked me to assemblage them a wall clock and after much puttering around in my lab with nothing striking me, I decided to pull out the type and see what sort of design I might come up with.

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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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Ski Lodge Headboard

Jim Healy, contributor | January 3rd, 200918 comments

This project started when I found a pair of vintage skis tossed out for thrash pick-up. I was trying to come up with a concept for my son’s new Headboard and the skis were the inspiration I...

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Earring hanger

Tuttibelle, member | January 2nd, 20096 comments

We had to clear a relative's home when she went to assisted living. She had crocheted the cover on this wooden hanger. I couldn't bear to throw it away. It immediately told me it wanted to be a born...

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Message Boards

bluejean, member | January 2nd, 200910 comments

These assorted message boards were made from old screens, windows, or frames. Some I used as is except for some paint and the addition of cork, metal and chalkboard. Others I...

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All wood whats it !!!

rosesandrust, member | January 2nd, 20095 comments

Help !! I found this awhile back at a thrift store ,for .75 had to get it ,its solid wood with wooden balls w/ dowels running from side to side holdin' 5 balls in each row from the top to bottom It...

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Found objects with a new found purpose

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 2nd, 20093 comments

As you will soon find out, one of my favorite haunts is the Habitat for Humanity Restore. You can find some serious treasures there for a great deal. And, the cherry on top is that all...

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Toboggan Winter Photo Display

Candy Allen, contributor | December 31st, 200812 comments

What do you do with your sledding equipment when not in use? Why, make a photo display from it, of course!

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Dominos

AuntieQ18, member | December 31st, 20089 comments

Dominos refigured into a desk set! Better than rotting in a landfill!

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Handmade purse,and jewelry

aprilrain, member | December 30th, 20087 comments

Purse is made from a cigar box that i painted and decoupaged.Plus some found trinkets glued on. Pins and necklaces are made from an old dominoe game we had.I glued on the pics and used diamond glaze...

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Sewing Machine Drawer Charging Station

Marty29, member | December 30th, 200811 comments

First I painted and distressed an old sewing machine drawer I then drilled a hole in the back end and used velcro to hold down an electrical strip with several plugs (like a surge...

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Old window and shutter cabinet

FunktionalJunk, member | December 30th, 20087 comments

I made this cabinet using old shutters for the sides, old pickets for the back, salvaged wood for the shelves, and an old multi-paned window as the door.

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What can I do with all these?

FunktionalJunk, member | December 30th, 200819 comments

Somehow I "inherited" all these cable spools...largely because I can't say no to something I might be able to use. I had no idea it was this many (there are actually more that aren't in the...

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Rescued game table

FunktionalJunk, member | December 29th, 20082 comments

I found this table in an alley and it was in bad shape. Original pukey green paint was horrible, legs were loose. A few screws to tighten the legs and lots of stripping, sanding, and...

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Old baby crib bench

FunktionalJunk, member | December 29th, 20087 comments

I used one of the end panels of an old baby crib as the back of the bench and salvaged wood to make the sides and seat. It was a horrible beigy color to start with. I painted it black and...

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Old window projects

FunktionalJunk, member | December 29th, 200813 comments

These are just a few uses I've found for my MASSIVE stash of old windows. I'm always looking for more ideas!

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Priceless

bridiemurphy, member | December 29th, 20088 comments

Chair found for $8.00 at a local thrift...including the gorgeous needlepoint cushion (very clean, no flaws!) prettied up the worn brown veneer with a cheerful blue, a tad of gold detailing and...

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