member junk - JUNKMARKET Style

Is it REALLY a Watermelon?

PaintingIsMyPassion, member | July 4th, 2009

We had an unsightly looking propane tank. It was painted silver and very much rusted and chippy. I wish I would have taken a before picture of just how ugly it was. I decided that a makeover...

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Pretty in Pink

birdcolor, member | July 3rd, 20095 comments

I bought two old child-size chairs. The had an ugly gray vinyl on them that had seen better days. These were rock-hard. I dismantled them, then added a coat of black spray paint to the frames. I...

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Got Gas!

Jim Healy, contributor | July 3rd, 20099 comments

Old, crusty and rusty is just how I found most of the components for this Lamp. I combined an old Gas Can with a crusty vintage Hose Reel and out popped a Lamp.

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Reece's Tin Man Lamp - A Father's Day Gift

jrjunkermom, member | July 2nd, 20096 comments

With a little help from Jenny K and her junk starter kit...Reece came up with a terrific Father's Day gift.

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Headed to Class

RustyDiva, member | July 2nd, 20093 comments

I was put in charge of decorating my class at church and needed a large piece for one of the tables. Someone told me in a previous post that the plant stand would make a nice serving piece so...

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Can I Have Your Number ?

Lanette Lorsung, contributor | July 2nd, 200913 comments

Okay, I have a thing with numbers. Why? Who knows. But they're sure fun to accessorize with, don't ya think?

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HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE!!!!!!!!LET YOUR BANNERS WAVE :)

italianpeasant, member | July 1st, 20095 comments

JUST A LITTLE PATRIOTISM & FLAG WAVING, I LOVE FLAGS & HAVE AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION, DON'T FORGET TO LET YOURS WAVE :) GET OUT YOUR NEWEL POSTS & PUT FLAGS ON THEM, JUST DRILL HOLES...

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dressed up for the garden

lovetotrash, member | July 1st, 20099 comments

This is a dresser and shelve I found on big trash day, can you believe people would throw it away. I painted it and used it in my herb garden. The cups and dishes are thrift store finds.

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Junk Saved Radio Cabinet

lamont16, member | June 30th, 20098 comments

This little cabinet almost went into the dumpster. Brown and dirty, a client gave this to me. After a few repairs, removal of the radio, removal of a HUGE rat's nest, and a fresh coat of paint...

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Reece's Piano Staff for his Teacher

jrjunkermom, member | June 30th, 20096 comments

Jr. Junker made this wonderful piece of art for his piano teacher Debbie Lagomarsino. He gave it to her after his recital as it will be his last for a while. He wants to try the violin now.This is a...

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Vintage clock cabinet

inkognitoban, member | June 29th, 20095 comments

i love this cabinet! couldn't resist it at a local yard sale. i am drawn to circles and windows... this has a lovely circle glass window & a fairly deep cabinet. it was a clock cabinet in its...

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Hammer + Nails = Happiness

MeretriciousCreation, member | June 29th, 20093 comments

I have a serious addiction to scrap lumber and metal. Any alley or construction dumpster is a treasure trove waiting to be plundered. I am also a sucker for furniture & architectural...

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Book Case to Entry Table

RustyDiva, member | June 29th, 20097 comments

I hunted 4-ever for a table to fit my entry-way but everything was either too wide or too expensive. I spied a little book case at my local junk store, looked at it sideways and decided it just...

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Tuscan Inspired Faux Finish

JunkToJazzShop, member | June 29th, 20094 comments

This is a few of our pieces that we have painted in a Tuscan faux finish. I personally love this look. The first photo is an old tea cart. Next we have an old cabinet with a simular finish with...

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Needing advice

tabathamiller1, member | June 29th, 200910 comments

I am wanting to make this into a planter. Any advice on how to keep it from rotting?

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Fronkey? Repurposing an old clothes hanger

stpaulgirl7, member | June 28th, 20095 comments

I stopped at a local Goodwill and came across this cholthes hanger, of metal frogs. I thought they would look good painted and put in the garden somehow. When I checked out, the girl said"How...

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New Use for an Old Friend...

chippingcharm, member | June 28th, 20098 comments

I get so frusterated by "clutter" on my kitchen counters but I'm an "outta sight, outta mind" kind of girl. So for a while I just dealt with the unsightly vitamin/medicine containers by the...

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Clean-up that Yard With a Little Junk!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor | June 28th, 200928 comments

Why not add a little junk to the yard. It's fun and gives your yard a lot of character. Make it a funky, junky yard!

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Renovated Message Center

birdcolor, member | June 26th, 20097 comments

This is an old frame that I picked up for .50. The print was ugly and part of the lattice was broken. As you can see, part of the lattice was missing. I repaired the lattice with a popsicle...

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"Leaf" a Note

birdcolor, member | June 26th, 20096 comments

I picked up this old picture frame at an estate auction for $2! The detail of the tree branches and leaves is beautiful. I didn't repaint the frame. It was too pretty in its original form. I simply...

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Chalk this up to a renovation

birdcolor, member | June 26th, 20094 comments

This is an old frame given new life with a coat of aqua paint and then distressed. A piece of sheet metal was added, painted with blackboard paint and inserted into the frame. I glued...

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my first headboard bench

lovetotrash, member | June 26th, 200910 comments

my first headboard bench to go with playhouse.

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Inspiration #2

RustyDiva, member | June 26th, 20093 comments

You're right Sue, it's very addicting. I want to post EVERYTHING now. I promise my next one will be an actual project!!!!

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Inspiration....

RustyDiva, member | June 26th, 20095 comments

Inspiration..........the divine influence directly and immediately exerted upon the mind and soul. Thank you to all that inspired me!

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Garden metal flowers

dee54, member | June 25th, 20096 comments

After seeing and making the glass plate flowers and breaking some while drilling I tried different sorts of metal.

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upcycled brass bowl windchimes

MeretriciousCreation, member | June 25th, 20096 comments

I have always loved brass bowls & brass bells, but was at a loss for how to display/use them. Brass decorative items have been out of style for a while so they are fairly easy to find...

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Arithmetic, Vintage Flashcards, Resin, Ball Chain = Really Groovy Necklaces

byabpryor, member | June 25th, 200912 comments

This is a series that combines; pendant blanks, vintage Ephemera (in this case Arithmetic Flashcards), and Ball & Chain links all coated in resin. "Money Honey", "Ying Yang", "Over...

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Vintage tea tin pendant lights

MeretriciousCreation, member | June 25th, 20099 comments

After finding a ton of EXTREMELY inexpensive prisms at the local hardware store I decided to upcycle some of the many, many (many, many, MANY) tea tins I had stashed all over the house. The...

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Vintage Chain, Chandelier Crystals, Little Eyeglass Necklace

byabpryor, member | June 25th, 20097 comments

I purchased a tone of pearl, pearl like, metal & pearl vintage necklaces a while ago.. so I dismembered, made shorter, mix matched & added a few interesting pieces.. and viola! Hope you...

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Moms garden bench

Lovingmylife, member | June 24th, 20096 comments

My Aunt gave my mom an old bench she had for like 20 years and my mom asked me if I could make it pretty.. I think I did a pretty good job.I love painting old furniture! I make it sturty and then...

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MY "GREEN" HOUSE

italianpeasant, member | June 24th, 20098 comments

I FINALLY GOT THE GREENHOUSE MADE OUT OF OLD WINDOWS & ARCHITECTURE; I COULDN'T MOVE IT BY MYSELF LOL. I PUT IT OVER A CLUMP OF DAISIES AND PUT A BIRDBATH BOTTOM WITH A PINEAPPLE ON...

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Successful Vintage Treasures Market

Fjerda, member | June 24th, 20096 comments

We will try to do this again next year. Now, I am on to getting ready for the next event that is in August. It will be our 6th annual Trash to Treasures Charity Auction amp...

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