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THIS CHAIR AIN'T FOR SITTIN' NO MORE...

A true "junky" to "funky" transformation

NDJunkGirl, member

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"New" wine caddie right at home on our dining room buffet.  This just goes to show that with a little imagination, a bit of luck, a good cleaning and a spray of poly,  something "junky" can be really cool and funky!

What's this crazy looking thing?

MAJOR rust, wheels and a bare frame?

Yes, folks, looks like this old thing is a "new" wine caddie!

"New" wine caddie right at home on our dining room buffet.  This just goes to show that with a little imagination, a bit of luck, a good cleaning and a spray of poly,  something "junky" can be really cool and funky!

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This little "treasure" was found on a junk adventure well over a year ago.  It took me a minute to even realize it was the frame of a croquet set, minus the balls and mallet!  I have a "thing" for wheels and rust, so that's what caught my eye!  It sat in my garage for well over a year, with no ideas coming to my mind on what it "could be".  As luck would have it, it accidentally fell over on its side when I was making room for more junk...then came one of those OMG moments!

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Comments (24)

snowyowl writes: I like the use of glass with old rusted metal sitting on wood. Nice way to use all of those textures and surfaces together. Posted: 9:46 am on February 25th

JUNKFORFUN writes: THIS IS SO COOL! I'M DEFINETLY ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ONE OF THOSE NOW. Posted: 10:39 am on February 2nd

csudderth writes: Very clever--and useful too!
Christy Posted: 9:53 pm on January 29th

eliz2nd writes: This is so smart and looks great I to have a thing for rust Posted: 12:59 pm on January 29th

georgiamoon writes: Oh yeah baby...this is way cool. I think it looks so terrific on your table! Wow who wouldn't love this. A great reuse and it looks amazing! Georgia Posted: 12:19 pm on January 29th

shabbychick writes: Andrea - that is a classic piece of junk perfection!!! :) It's funny how we come up with ideas sometimes - and sometimes they just "hit" us!! What a great functional piece! (and I'm sure a conversation piece as well!)

Thanks for sharing and welcome to the JunkMarket!!

Kathy Posted: 9:59 am on January 29th

grannijo writes: very clever idea...wish I could find one of those... Posted: 10:00 pm on January 28th

KimberlyMelamed writes: Andrea, This is so fabulous! I just love this repurpose. Think I will have to keep my eye's peeled for one of these this spring flea season. Welcome to the site!
Posted: 2:45 pm on January 28th

CottageElements writes: This is a awesome repurpose. I've had a lot of crochet sets, but nothing like this one. I'll have to keep my eye out for one now! Looks like you might even have a bottle of my favorite wine in it! Btw, I think you should show the finished product first. It looks so great and entices others to look to see more. Thanks again!

Lani Posted: 1:55 pm on January 28th

NDJunkGirl writes: Hey everyone! Thanks for all the nice comments on the wine caddie, wow! Glad you like this re-purpose as much as I do! Wheels, rust and wine...need I say more?! Andrea Posted: 12:14 pm on January 28th

fellowjunker writes: What a GREAT find and re-purpose!!!!
xojanis Posted: 9:17 am on January 28th

JudyJunkster writes: I can almost see the light bulb moment "aha" moment -- absolutely fantastic use of junk. Give yourself an A+! Posted: 8:47 am on January 28th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: Okay, this is just too perfect. You realize I'm going to be looking at every old croquet set now trying to visualize what you came up with. Unfortunately the couple sets I have look nothing like yours. Very, very creative. Looks great!
Candy Posted: 5:50 am on January 28th

janwinn writes: I love this. What a great piece to have on the side. It certainly is a good ad for junking!! Posted: 5:07 am on January 28th

irishrovr writes: Excellent!! You are so imaginative and creative!!

http://ruralwisconsin.blogspot.com/ Posted: 12:37 am on January 28th

SweetMelissa writes: Having seen this wonderfully repurposed piece in person, I know that even though it looks great in the pictures...it's even better up close. It has a wonderful time-worn rusty patina and fits into its new home beautifully! Great job, junk sister. Posted: 10:49 pm on January 27th

JunkArchitect writes: What a great rusty piece. I think everyone on this site would have bought it if they had the chance. Your project turned out fantastic. Posted: 10:30 pm on January 27th

AtticusFinch writes: Very good. It looks like an old croquet caddie. Your imagination made something non-functional to fun-ctional.
Kudos... Posted: 10:03 pm on January 27th

roadtriplouise writes: A wonderful accident made a great project. Love the wine caddie.
Ann Posted: 9:31 pm on January 27th

MimiToria writes: I think this is a great use for this wire piece. It really looks good as a wine caddie. So creative and original!
Gretchen Posted: 8:41 pm on January 27th

Bec4 writes: This is a fantastic transformation or repurposing--love it! Posted: 7:12 pm on January 27th

LuAnn writes: How cool is this! Where can I find one? Saturday night is "wine night" for a group of us junk junkies. This would look great on the table. You have done a great re-purpose. Good job!!!

LuAnn Posted: 6:35 pm on January 27th

junkermidge writes: Oh, my gosh! I love, love, love it. That is amazing how different it is just by turning it. Genius! Way to go and welcome to JMS!

Midge Posted: 6:14 pm on January 27th

texasjunkermom writes: Very clever re-use of something old and not seen anymore, at least in that form. I'll bet it's quite a conversation piece, too, when it's in use. Very good 'thinking outside the box'. Posted: 5:05 pm on January 27th

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