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Boat book shelves
4 commentsTheses are my version of the boat bookshelves. I made them out of old barn boards and reclaimed trim. My neighbor was throwing away some 4 x 8 sheets of 1/4 in plywood I uses for the bend...
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1930's movie theater sign
5 commentsi went to our local antique show this weekend. there wasn't very much junk at all, mainly fancy shmancy antiques. BUT, i did find this wonderful sign kit. from the 1930's. it was used in the...
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The Chimney Cupboard Family
10 commentsI just started watching this great PBS show last season. I later found the website at http://wbgu.org/americanwoodshop/. This guy (Scott Phillips) is fantastic and a...
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Arbor with old doors
18 commentsWe wanted something different and have looked at alot of ideas online and different places. We used what we had and came up with this arbor. Since then I've added a stain glass in the back...
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Beach Glass Jewelry
10 commentsOne of my favorite things to do is collect beach glass (sea glass) and beach stones. I have buckets and boxes of this stuff from the 2 lakes that I frequently visit. In the photos I have...
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Black and White Dresser
15 commentsReviving an old dresser with a bold paint treatment, inside and out! I painted the "outside" black, the drawers white, and the inside of the drawers, turquoise, and used Mod Podge to adhere...
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Old Letters to Make a New Entry
14 commentsI found a ton of old sign letters the other day; I couldnt resist adding a Welcome to the front entry. I think it adds a nice contemporary touch, to contrast with all the funky metal stuff I...
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Junk Swap - Project #2
9 commentsThis is my second project completed today from my "Box o' Junk" from OLDcrowAntiques. I received 4 of these porcelain insulators...they are so cool. I had the old wood...so another...
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Feeling Springy
7 commentsI know I'm a little behind in welcoming Spring but I'm finally "in the mood". You see I love winter and hold on for as long as I can to the cooler weather. But Spring is here and...
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Graphic Punch!
6 commentsMost of my projects are created to serve some sort of utilitarian function. But not this time. This one is just about something that you hang on your wall to look cool. I made it out of an old...
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Spruced Up Planter Box
8 commentsI bought this hand made planter box at a garage sale. I sanded and waxed it with my favorite wax and added some old trim and a shelf to the top of the window.
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Clock Case Book Case
4 commentsI bought this hand made book case from a garage sale and thought it looked like a grandfather clock so I painted and waxed it, built a door for the top section out of parts from a vintage baby play...
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Tennis Racket Frames
13 commentsInspired by one of Sue's books, I used the wooden frames that used to hold the head of a tennis racket and made them into picture frames. I painted them black and then put in...
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You Deserve A Crown
9 commentsJust something I made from found objects... Would make a good Mother's Day present... Thanks, Lezlee
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Introducing Junk Swap Project #1
I had the distinct pleasure of being paired with Kathy Stantz, aka shabbychick, for the JMS junk swap. I was so pleased to find out she was picked just for me! Kathy is just as sweet...
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Finally Finished Junk Swap Project
15 commentsWell it took 4 days (I've decided that I am not a fan of having to wait on paint to dry!) but I finally finished my junk swap project. I'm happy how it turned out. I think this would...
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my grandma's old salt and pepper shakers
14 commentsI remember I asked for these and I know I've had the idea for a very long time. It is an original idea but I don't know how I conceived it. I was so glad I got two sets. I gave one of these to each...
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Memo Boards
9 commentsAn old clipboard, Scrabble tray, Scrabble tiles, and chalkboard paint...I made these to hang by my girls' rooms. They are a big hit - I write little love notes to them on their own silhouettes.
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and now it's time for...a round of "can this lamp be saved?"
7 commentshelp! i love the bones and the functionality of this lamp, and the shape of it's shade, but i cannot for the life of me think of any way to make it remotely cool. it makes such a great...
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Child's Vanity
8 commentsI made this five years ago, but I thought it would be a good starter to post. I am sorry I have before pics somewhere but I don't know where. Yep, if you guessed an old chippy paint vanity...
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The Bench is FINISHED!
9 commentsTwo yard sale chairs ....I snagged for free! My father and I simply cut a rectangular piece of plywood and upholstered it, attaching it from the bottom! I actually found this great...
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[WRECKAGE] Cabinet
41 commentsWRECKAGE is the name of my line of furniture and creations entirely assembled from salvaged wooden doors, shutters, planks, scraps and hardware.
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Junkyard Dogs...the How and "Y"
28 commentsWho let the dogs out? They are running wild at WhisperWood Cottage! We recently made over our master bedroom. However, we still had one long, tall wall that needed a focal point. I wanted it to have...
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Fuse-ion
12 commentsI found this old cast iron fuse (switch?) in a discount booth at an antique mall. I fell in love with the glass, rust and white coated cast iron and at $9 I couldn't pass it up. I wanted...
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Bet you didn't know how sweet dripping wax could be!
13 commentsWant to add a special touch to a spot in your room? Make it romantic? Believe it or not by just adding candlelight, your almost there. Now give those candles a defined look by...
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this old drawer
9 commentsI found this drawer last year for free. I loved the distressed look of it, so I shoved it into my already packed car to take home. I used it for storage on my screen porch for a while, but I recently...
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Words on Vintage Maps
24 commentsI took vintage maps and embellished them with the word "explore" and then glued them onto recycled wooden blocks. These can be hung on a wall or propped on a shelf for inspiration.
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shabby chic picture frame
7 commentsThis isn't really the greatest photo- the glare from the lights and camera splotch it up, but I wanted to show my latest creation. I found this beautifyl shabby, wooden frame (say it with me!) at the...
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My Funky Chairs
15 commentsHi. Just came across some of the awsome "funky chairs" on this site. So much fun to see what other people create... so I thought I would share some of my creations. I got every...
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The Cat's Meow
10 commentsI found this cute little cat at the thrift store. The feet and back were both flat. So I found some plates to match the cute little tulip pattern and tied a matching ribbon around the neck. I...
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"Key To My Heart" Resin Pendants from old keys.
12 commentsI wanted to make something special for Valentine's Day so I started looking through all my treasures. Some people might call it junk! I came across a group of old keys, not skeleton keys but just...
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Coasters made from ceramic tiles
16 commentsI saw an earlier post of magnets made from ceramic tiles and Sue suggested that coasters could also be made from tiles. Here are some I've made from stamps and vintage papers. The...
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