What's Behind Junk Drawer # 1

Sue Whitney, editor
November 21st, 2009
8 comments

You may remember these beautimous drawers that were on my hit list while shopping at the Second Hand Rose occasional sale in Buffalo earlier this month. Guess who got the prize? Me! Winner, winner, chicken dinner. Yee haw!!

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Pennant Christmas Tree Skirt

birdcolor, member
November 20th, 2009
19 comments

This is a project that I have wanted to do for a while now. I have a bunch of old felt pennants of various sizes. I pulled together enough of a similar size to make this Christmas Tree skirt. I used...

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"The True Measure of Life..."

Jenny Kompolt, contributor
November 19th, 2009
16 comments

This has to be one of my favorite pieces and it literally sold before we got it on the wall at the last show!

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There's No Place Like a Midwest Home Show!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor
November 18th, 2009
16 comments

I was privileged to have some of my items shown in the Midwest Home Show in Minneapolis. My dear friend, Sue Wolfe (another very creative Sue W), was asked to be a part of this event and I was thrilled to be able to contribute.

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Weight just a minute...there's junk in those paperweights!

Kathy Stantz, contributor
November 17th, 2009
23 comments

Well, we're getting ready for another show, and here's one of my favorite projects - and it's a simple one too!

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Winter Green Fresh

Sue Whitney, editor
November 16th, 2009
20 comments

Here is another Simple Monday project just right for the season.

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Framing Up Vintage Bus Scrolls

Jenny Kompolt, contributor
November 15th, 2009
20 comments

First of all, I’ve missed you guys! Many of you might know that I recently left my “day job” to focus on turning my art & design into a full-time thing. I’ve been a busy, busy bee hunting and gathering as well as putting things together for some upcoming shows. So, now I’m back with lots more to share and inspire! Here’s one of my latest projects: vintage New York State and the Central Coast of CA. bus scrolls framed up with vintage cabinet door windows

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Hey, Hey, Hey . . . It's a Holiday Hay Rack!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor
November 14th, 2009
26 comments

I found this awesome hay rack at a local antique store. Guess Ol' Bessie was all done with it! I knew from the start it would look amazing with Christmas greens on my front porch.

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Holiday Trimmings ala Army Surplus

Sue Whitney, editor
November 13th, 2009
16 comments

When it comes to home for the holidays, my mind always runs to the Army Surplus Store. Canteens and Army blankets are just a couple of the junkable items you will find in store for you there to help put the warm and fuzzy in your holiday festivities.

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