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Old baby crib bench

FunktionalJunk, member | December 29th, 20086 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 carousel horse lamp

FunktionalJunk, member | December 29th, 20085 comments

I saw the legs of this old paper mache carousel horse sticking out of a dumpster in Amarillo, Tx and I had to rescue it! I used spray-painted PVC pipe for the "pole", a $4 lamp wiring kit, an...

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Oar Lamp

Jim Healy, editor | December 28th, 200812 comments

Picked up this antique Christmas Tree Stand over the weekend and turned it into a Floor Lamp.

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Vintage Sled Nightstand

Jim Healy, editor | December 27th, 200816 comments

While driving through the Berkshires in Massachusetts I came upon an estate sale at an abandoned dairy farm.

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Thinking Big!

junkermidge, member | December 26th, 200816 comments

This was one of the first things I made when I decided to be a full-time junker. I felt like I needed something big. And this fits the bill -- a couch made from 3 old...

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cool bunch of scroll work pieces..i think for a railing maybe.

ultrajunk, member | December 25th, 20086 comments

found these the other day. i think they might have been for a porch railing or something like that. They are steel and have some cool scroll work so i thought i should drag them home..Yep your right...

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coffee table scape

simplyshabby, member | December 23rd, 20083 comments

I brought in my favorite urn from outside to protect it. Put in on the table with greens, vintage ortaments, a star and a vintage reindeer. The star on a stick is called a "make do". It is...

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Pantaloon Christmas Stocking

whiteflower, member | December 22nd, 20083 comments

This Christmas "pantaloon" stocking is crafted from vintage ticking I picked up a tag sale and a vintage window curtain. I traced the outline of a woman's thigh high stocking from the 1940s...

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Cast Off Pedestals

whiteflower, member | December 22nd, 20088 comments

These pedestals are made from "extra" furniture parts. I often come across furniture that is too damaged to be restored, but I just can't pass up the great looking, architectural "limbs"nbsp...

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A window full of flowers

AuntieQ18, member | December 22nd, 20086 comments

The Window full of Flowers.

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I've got the bug!

junkntrunk, member | December 21st, 20087 comments

Okay, so here are a few pics of my newly found love-junkin'! I have since started a biz that I have so affectionately called Me & My House which promises to be a hit here on the island of Oahu! I...

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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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Seasonal Tool Box Centerpiece

whiteflower, member | December 21st, 200818 comments

This is a good way to make use of an old metal tool box (you can spray paint it red for Christmas if it's not already). I found this one "as is" curbside on trash day. I stuck some...

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Christmas Lamp

Jim Healy, editor | December 19th, 200814 comments

The shape and patina of this old Red Bucket was calling out for some kind of Christmas creation...like a lamp shade. So without buying anything new and just using the junk in my shop I put together...

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Vintage Garden Hose Wreath

whiteflower, member | December 19th, 20088 comments

Here is a unique wreath idea. I found some old canvas garden soaker hose at an estate sale. I cut it into 5 foot lengths, I used an old metal hanger (opened it up and threaded the...

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Little Rusty Wagon

Jim Healy, editor | December 19th, 20089 comments

I just found this Little Wagon at a garage sale and filled it with some old ornament and lights for Christmas.

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TOO MANY WINDOWS

italianpeasant, member | December 19th, 20086 comments

THIS IS ONE OF THE THNGS I MAKE WITH OLD WINDOWS. I ALSO MAKE MIRRORS & SHELVES WITH THEM. SOMETIMES I LEAVE THE GLASS IN & AS WITH THIS ONE I SCREENED IT.

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LAMP PROJECTS

italianpeasant, member | December 19th, 20088 comments

MY NEXT LAMP PROJECT IS WITH AN OLD GREEN METAL COOLER

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FRAMED AGAIN :)

italianpeasant, member | December 19th, 20082 comments

I WAS SCOURING THE BASEMENT GETTING READY FOR MY SPRING PROJECTS & FOUND THESE FRAMES, SO I'LL BE MAKING SOME CUPBOARDS & BLACKBOARDS WITH THEM

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BUTTON, BUTTON WHO'S GOT THE BUTTON

italianpeasant, member | December 19th, 20083 comments

I KNOW WE'RE ALL CRAZY FOR BUTTONS; THIS IS PART OF MY COLLECTION, I ONLY USE THE MOTHER OF PEARL & YELLOWED ONES. I GUESS YOU COULD CALL ME A BUTTON BIGOT :), BUT HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED WHEN YOU...

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MORE FOUND COLLECTIONS

italianpeasant, member | December 19th, 20083 comments

I WAS CLEANING AGAIN, OR AS I CALL IT "FLUFFING" UP STUFF :) I FOUND ALL THESE CANDY MOLDS & COOKIE CUTTERS IN A LARGE JAR & IN CARRIERS & CUPBOARDS, SO I MIGHT MAKE A KITCHEN...

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A LITTLE CHRISTMAS BLING

italianpeasant, member | December 19th, 20082 comments

I FOUND SOME LITTLE MERCURY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS & PUT THEM IN A VINTAGE CUT GLASS CAKE STAND WITH A CAST IRON DOVE. SO SIMPLE, JUST THREW IT TOGETHER :)

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I'm done with holiday decorating...

Kathy Stantz, contributor | December 17th, 200812 comments

Well, this is it...now it's time to bake some cookies!!! Merry Christmas to all, and may all your junking dreams come true next year!!! Kathy

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Gretchen's Beautiful Version of Sue's Hostess Gift

Lanette Lorsung, editor | December 16th, 20087 comments

This was my gift given to me by Gretchen, at our annual holiday party I give every year. What a lovely surprise!

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Ice Skates Get a New Life

Gretchen Schaumann, contributor | December 15th, 200811 comments

A few flourishes adds up to a new look.

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How to Make a Christmas Candelabra

Georgia Terrell, contributor | December 15th, 200815 comments

Just another twist on a hanging candelabra all dressed up for a festive holiday occasion.

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Needlepoint Doorstop for a Friend

bridiemurphy, member | December 13th, 20082 comments

Needlepoint is WAY too tedious for me. Instead, I pick up amazingly beautiful framed, or sometimes incomplete needlepoints...and repurpose them. Here is a pretty daisy pattern...

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Big Giant Pulley Wreath...For Candy

Georgia Terrell, contributor | December 11th, 20088 comments

WOW this is a BIG ole wreath!

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Fun with Buttons

Georgia Terrell, contributor | December 11th, 20084 comments

Thanks to the last two button posts I have now become obsessed with making button bouquets!

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And, a little holiday something for the "powder room" too!!

Kathy Stantz, contributor | December 10th, 200810 comments

OK - had to share a glimpse of my "powder room"...

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A little Christmas bling...

Kathy Stantz, contributor | December 10th, 20088 comments

This is in my tv/sewing room...dripping in vintage costume jewelry and a couple sweet little angels keeping an eye on things!

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What to take to the office party?

bridiemurphy, member | December 8th, 20087 comments

So, I pulled this little pretty together a while back (more spring time feel than winter!) -- $2.00 wooden cheese ball tray with cool glass dome (I always admire the glass domes in the...

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