Christina_S
Christina Seuser, Portland, OR, USmember
Gender: Female
Birthday: 01/02/1980
Member Since: 04/08/2009
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Bird Perch 2 Tiered Server
My second server; this one is two tiered and has a rod that goes through the plates. It was a brass rod that I painted a glossy green with perm-enamel paint and glaze. The base was a...
Halloween Frame Makeover
I found a wedding frame at Goodwill for $2.99. It had frosted glass on some of it that was really scuffed and scratched. I painted over all of the frosted glass and some additional glass swirls...
Bird Totem
I was trying to think of a cute table display piece that was tall and included nests and birds; this is what I came up with. Hope you like it!
Tiered Server
I have seen some wonderful tiered servers by other junkers made from vintage dishware and other items so I thought I would try to do one myself. I used some orphaned vintage dishes, candle...
New Purpose for Garage Sale Find
I found this old, heavy, cast iron jar opener at a garage sale for only $2! I was so excited and snatched it up immediately. I didn't want to change the perfectly aged opener too much so I...
Another Vintage Ad Frame
Here is the second frame I have created from the gifted craft blanks and the fee copy of a 60s Vogue I found. The images are taken from a feature about a store where no children’s clothes...
45 LP Bird Centerpiece
Here is a record project for the challenge. The record is used, though not as an overpowering focus (I am working on another one that really features the records :). I found a 45 7" LP at...
Vintage Vogue Frame
Hi everyone, I am a new member here, I have been looking at all your projects and have enjoyed them very much! I am posting something relatively simple for my first undertaking :) A...





Recent comments
Re: Garden Cloche
Beautiful reuse, such a wonderful idea. Welcome!
posted: 12:21 pm on September 14thRe: There's safety in numbers
Makes me want to start a collection myself....
posted: 2:03 am on September 10thRe: "Kind Words Will Unlock An Iron Door"
What a fantastic creation, all the elements work so well together. I adore it.
posted: 9:10 pm on September 9thRe: Head on Over
Wonderful job, love the paint!
posted: 9:09 pm on September 9thRe: A night at the doll cemetary...
Demented in all the right ways ;) Love what you have done here, the chandelier would be the talk of a Halloween party! I also really like what you did with the doll in the locked cage, wonderful. I've collected some creepy dolls from Goodwill over the past month for Halloween... you have inspired me to get them out a bit early :)
posted: 9:07 pm on September 9thRe: Seashell adorned Victorian Mirror
I really like your finish and the shells. Perfect for a beach cottage!
posted: 10:44 pm on September 6thRe: 1950's Sewing machine & cabinet
Another beautiful refurb!
posted: 10:42 pm on September 6thRe: Scrapbook Storage
Beautifully job refurbishing this piece! Love the paint job. I bet this is perfect for scrapbook storage.
posted: 10:42 pm on September 6thRe: ICE COLD Canada Dry Ginger Ale Wall Art
An amazing piece of pop art!! Love the rusty bits. So graphic and fun, it is just perfect.
posted: 12:54 pm on September 4thRe: "GOT MILK?"
LOVE!! So adorable, a true work of art.
posted: 12:17 am on September 4thRe: This little Diva's green with envy and dripping with bling!
This screams fun! Great work!
posted: 12:15 am on September 4thRe: Light base repurposed into candle holder
Cute! I really like how you have it set up but if you ever wanted to change it up a bit, you might be able to put some flower foam under the larger center and put together a little flower arrangement through the center hole with jewels/bling of some type around the candle bases to cover the filler. So many options for such a great piece :)
posted: 12:13 am on September 4thRe: Teacup chandelier/candelier
Beautifully done, I am thinking about doing one of these myself soon. Love the choice of teacups and paint colors, and I do like the crystals.
posted: 12:06 am on September 4thRe: New sign at Junk Store
I bet the owner was thrilled with her new signs! Nicely done :)
posted: 12:03 am on September 4thRe: A Look at the Bright Side...
The fence window treatment is really cool! A beautifully done room, bright and calming at the same time.
posted: 6:03 pm on September 3rdRe: Flower Centerpiece: Milk bottle Vases in Weathered Canning Jar Lifter
Great find on the lifter, love the milk bottles, simply beautiful!
posted: 6:00 pm on September 3rdRe: From garden fence to cloche - an unexpected project!
Love this! Wonderful idea, it looks so great!
posted: 1:10 pm on September 2ndRe: Wooden Utility Spools
Wow, what an impact when they are put all together. I think the paint job is pretty cool too. Thanks for sharing!
posted: 1:08 pm on September 2ndRe: "A THRIFTY LIGHTING PROJECT"
Wonderful project, turned out beautifully! Love the addition of the crystals too.
posted: 1:06 pm on September 2ndRe: Milkstool Chalkboard
So cute and unique!! Love the patina on the milk stool and the scrabble letters.
posted: 7:23 pm on September 1stRe: Bird Totem
I'm so glad you guys like it! Thanks for all the kind comments :)
posted: 6:49 pm on September 1stRe: Junky Sconce
Beautifully constructed, just lovely!
posted: 3:55 pm on September 1stRe: Don't be Chicken
Very, very cool! Love everything about it.
posted: 3:31 pm on September 1stRe: Look what I found
Wow, what wonderful stuff you found! Never thought of looking behind the strip mall at the dumpsters, I'll have to try that :)
posted: 10:00 pm on August 31stRe: Old chicken feeders repurposed for this and that...
Great uses for this item! Love the display of white dishes!!
posted: 9:56 pm on August 31stRe: More great finds
Awesome stuff! I love spindles!
posted: 12:08 pm on August 28thRe: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
Beautiful job reviving this piece!
posted: 7:21 pm on August 27thRe: My Junk Jewelry "Heart Art"
So sparkly! Wonderful jewelry collage.
posted: 2:36 pm on August 26thRe: Boy Scouts of America Backpack for Mum
Very cool use for the pack, love the lock and chain with it. Beautiful porch flower display.
posted: 2:28 pm on August 26thRe: chair
Great makeover, I really like the fabric.
posted: 2:23 pm on August 26thRe: Hess Truck Toy Tire Earrings!
Love them, such a cute and whimsical combo! I would wear these in a heartbeat.
posted: 9:12 pm on August 25thRe: Ridiculously simple centerpiece....
Simple and wonderful!
posted: 8:05 pm on August 25thRe: Fairy House
Adorable! I can imagine a fairy popping out any second.
posted: 8:04 pm on August 25thRe: Moving into 2nd Gear!!
I love gears, the lamp is perfect in every way!
posted: 8:02 pm on August 25thRe: wacky chandelier
A sled as a pot rack? Very very clever. I also really like the yardstick frames on the chalkboard pieces. Great projects!
posted: 8:01 pm on August 25thRe: Hey! Look what I found...
Great find! Can't wait to see the final product.
posted: 7:55 pm on August 25thRe: should I paint it pink?
If you ask me.....
posted: 4:27 pm on August 24thI say, we can pain, we can paint
Everything out of control
We can paint, we can paint
We're doing it from wall to wall
We can paint, we can paint
Everybody look at your hands
We can paint, we can paint
Everybody takin' the cha-a-a-ance
:P
Seriously though, great find and if you do go for the paint be sure to post pics! :)
Re: jewelry treasures
Beautiful combination of items! Great pieces.
posted: 4:21 pm on August 24thRe: The Key to Success
Very cute! Good luck with the house sale :)
posted: 4:21 pm on August 24thRe: lawnchair to patio pillow
Wonderful! So glad you saved the fabric and put it to good use... even if it isn't my team ;)
posted: 4:19 pm on August 24thRe: Decoupaged table and lamp
I always love to see a good decoupage, great work!
posted: 4:17 pm on August 24thRe: Vanity chair renewed
Very sweet piece
posted: 4:16 pm on August 24thRe: garden seat
cute, cute, cute
posted: 4:16 pm on August 24thRe: mid century chair re-do
These are some awesome chairs, love the paint!
posted: 4:15 pm on August 24thRe: Tiered Server
Thank you everyone so much for your kind comments!
posted: 4:08 pm on August 24thRe: Tiered Server
Sorry forgot a 0, E-6000
posted: 2:00 pm on August 21stRe: Touchdown!
What a great way to display those football memories!
posted: 11:22 am on August 21stRe: Chippy Sconce Redo...
Great find and re-use. I also like the mirrored plate behind the lower one, very cute.
posted: 11:20 am on August 21stRe: Tiered Server
Thank you for the nice comments. I used E-600 adhesive to glue this together. It has some fumes so you need to work in a well ventilated area, but it holds better than other glues I have tried. I especially like how it holds up to water.
posted: 11:12 am on August 21stRe: garden angels
Great yard art, I really like the barbwire heart on the barn wood angel.
posted: 6:37 pm on August 20thRe: Shoemaker's Garden Art
Wonderful display!
posted: 5:19 pm on August 20thRe: My herb garden.
Awesome color and way to display and keep your herbs... I think I may copy you this weekend, LOL.
posted: 5:16 pm on August 20thRe: SKI BAR
Neato! How fun is this?! Cool idea, it turned out great.
posted: 5:09 pm on August 20thRe: SKI BAR
Neato! How fun is this?! Cool idea, it turned out great.
posted: 5:09 pm on August 20thRe: Newest Glass Garden Totem
Beautiful amber color, nicely done.
posted: 5:04 pm on August 20thRe: New item for upcoming "Barn Chic" Sale August 21 & 22
Amazing work! This is so adorable! Love the rake and the distressed paint.
posted: 5:02 pm on August 20thRe: My First Post
Ooh, love the old iron bed. Some very cool junk you have there. I look forward to your future posts.
posted: 5:00 pm on August 20thRe: Old Door Corner Shelves
Wonderful work, I really like the crackle.
posted: 2:55 pm on August 10thRe: Rusty Re-Purpose!!!
very cool find and great display!
posted: 2:54 pm on August 10thRe: grandkids junk
Love that you are getting the younger kids involved, it's great for kids to see that green can be fun. They came up with some great projects.
posted: 2:54 pm on August 10thRe: Garden Totem With a Light Installed
Beautiful glow!
posted: 2:51 pm on August 10thRe: Recipe holder
Very cute, I think this would be great for a dinner party to hold place cards.
posted: 2:50 pm on August 10thRe: Bird Cage Lighting
What a fabulous way to make a statement with your lighting. Love the shadows, a real conversation piece.
posted: 2:49 pm on August 10thRe: Feet Shall manifest
Stunning work of art! Your pieces really come together well to create a full story/vision. Also, I like that you pay attention to the back as well, it is often neglected. Wonderfully done!
posted: 12:54 pm on June 13thRe: OK, I'M STILL GOING STRONG WOO HOO
Wow, what a bounty! Can't wait to see the projects that comes out of some of it :)
posted: 6:51 pm on June 8thRe: Camping Stools Turned Table
Beautiful! It looks like something you would pay a lot of money for at Pottery Barn :)
posted: 5:50 pm on June 4thRe: Old white window frame
You can build a small shelf to go behind it and use this as the facing, you could even make it hinged and cover the opening with chicken wire. You can attach reclaimed wood into the opening and attach pot holders for terracotta pots and plant in them, or you can attach cut water bottles to plant in, or one/two small crates to hold kitchen or bathroom items. You could put mesh in the opening and hang on the wall as an earring holder.
posted: 2:40 pm on June 4thHope you have fun with what ever project you come up with, this is a great window frame!
Re: Time Well Spent
Very nice! Wonderful use of materials, great way to beautify a typically ugly duckling area.
posted: 4:39 pm on June 3rdRe: Rustic planters from repurposed dock boards
Wonderful construction, love the slight taper! I agree with everyone on the patina, beautiful!
posted: 8:14 pm on June 2ndRe: Faucet knob art
Wonderful colorful display, knobs are so cool!
posted: 2:43 pm on June 2ndRe: Screen Door Quilt Shelf
Great project! A beautiful and functional piece. Love the screen door!
posted: 1:01 pm on June 2ndRe: Old Windows - New Greenhouse
It is fantastic! Beautifully designed and built!
posted: 11:32 am on June 1stRe: Vintage Lap Trays...turned Magnet Message Board
Easy but oh so adorable! Great work!
posted: 1:51 am on June 1stRe: "FOREVER THE WALTZ"
Love the portfolio, so pretty! You beat me to the two-tiered stand, mine is still sitting here half finished, LOL. Beautiful job, I love to use of the pulls as feet!
posted: 7:05 pm on May 31stRe: Rusty repurpose!
Love, Love, Love...perfect in every way! Great combo of objects to make an awesome centerpiece.
posted: 12:51 pm on May 20thRe: Shabby Chic Windchimes
Adorable!
posted: 12:49 pm on May 20thRe: Trash2Treasure Reuse Center Sign
A perfect representation for a creative reuse center! Great work!
posted: 12:44 pm on May 20thRe: Meet Reece, my first Assemblage Art apprentice!
Very nice to see youth being created, Reese has made a wonderful piece, such a cool looking robot guy!
posted: 3:40 am on May 18thRe: Pop Art Bracelet
Love, so unique and funky! Enter me! Enter me! :)
posted: 2:06 am on May 18thRe: back door message center
Great way to dress up a run of the mill door and make it more functional to boot!
posted: 2:03 am on May 18thRe: Canning WOOD be NICE !
I was fooled there for a second myself :) Fun and creative idea!
posted: 2:02 am on May 18thRe: Where do you keep a keyboard?... In a piano, of course.
Such a clever, clever idea! Far more unique then a computer cabinet.
posted: 2:01 am on May 18thRe: Repurposed Hollow Core Door!
Wonderful job, they turned out great!
posted: 1:59 am on May 18thRe: Anitque wood window signs
OOOHHH, these are fantastic! What do you use to create the graphics on the glass? Is it vinyl or some kind of paint or pen?
posted: 1:58 am on May 18thRe: Unusual planter
Rust at its finest!
posted: 1:56 am on May 18thRe: Time for Junk! (part two!)
Your clocks are so nifty! Love them, great combos!
posted: 1:55 am on May 18thRe: Quick simple fix
Love the red and black together, a beautiful chalkboard creation!!
posted: 1:54 am on May 18thRe: Your Picture Doesn't Sing
Very creative and very cool! Wonderful creation.
posted: 1:52 am on May 18thRe: Rag rug
Very cute, it looks like it took a lot of time! Love all the colors.
posted: 5:35 pm on May 14thRe: Bird Cage Desk Organizer
Wonderful fresh idea for a birdcage!
posted: 5:34 pm on May 14thRe: Garden Window "Nest"
Very nice, uses two of my favorite things, windows and birds :)
posted: 5:06 pm on May 14thRe: Shutter Planter
You have created a very cute planter! Wonderful.
posted: 9:08 pm on May 13thRe: New Purpose for Garage Sale Find
I'm glad you guys like it :) It is freestanding, the bottom part is flat and since it is cast iron it stands very sturdily due to the its weight.
posted: 2:34 pm on May 13thRe: Sewing Table Sink
This is stunning! You both have created a fab vanity, wonderful use!!
posted: 2:30 pm on May 13thRe: Caged Wild Birds (not really)
I LOVE birdcages but I have never though of using one as a bird feeder, this is wonderful!
posted: 3:28 am on May 13thRe: New Purpose for Garage Sale Find
Thanks all, I am putting this in my living room... I love accessories that get the guests talking :)
posted: 10:46 pm on May 12thRe: Dustpan Note Organizer
Perfect for a romantic cottage! Great job giving an everyday object a new purpose.
posted: 10:29 pm on May 12thRe: Much Better
You did a wonderful job in giving this guy a new life! I really like the paint color you picked, it looks great.
posted: 5:37 pm on May 12thRe: Faucet with wings!
This is so fun! Love the design, I understand why your client was thrilled. Fantastic!
posted: 4:53 pm on May 12thRe: A lamp is a lamp, is a lamp...again!
Wonderful find, I love it as a hanging lamp. The shadows are so cool!
posted: 4:52 pm on May 12thRe: 3 tiered cart makeover
This is going to give you so much storage! Great re-do.
posted: 4:50 pm on May 12thRe: Garden Totems with Surprises
CUTE!
posted: 2:51 am on May 12thRe: Wrought Iron Table Base...turned Beautiful Garden Table!
Adorable! Perfect transformation for the piece.
posted: 2:49 am on May 12thRe: Before and After - Part 2
Excellent "prettyfication," love the paint treatment on the end table and the sewing machine table is just wonderful!
posted: 2:47 am on May 12thRe: Suitcase Parts
How fun! Love the buckles and that you put the handle on there too.
posted: 2:58 am on May 11thRe: Market Bags
Just fabulous! I think I need to do some sack hunting myself :)
posted: 2:57 am on May 11thRe: Before & After - Part 1
Wonderful Re-dos! Always fun to see the before and after. That night stand looks and sounds like it was a lot of work, totally worth it though, it's fab.
posted: 2:54 am on May 11thRe: Old Window redone with chalkboard and mirror
Hi and welcome! I am a bit of a newbie here myself... but I am already highly addicted. Love your projects!
posted: 2:51 am on May 11thRe: My first potting bench
Beautifully done, I would love to have it for my garden!
posted: 2:49 am on May 11thRe: vintage playpen/crib shelves and spring junk finds!
Truly an awesome set of shelves, filled with lovely things! Great display!
posted: 2:48 am on May 11thRe: Craft/Garden Shelf
What a wonderful storage solution!
posted: 2:45 am on May 11thRe: junk birdbath
Great assemblage of objects into something beautiful and functional! Wonderful work.
posted: 2:59 am on May 8thRe: "old School"
I also would love a set of these! I was thinking about lockers as a solution for my giant DVD collection (over 800, I may have a problem ;). I haven't been lucky enough to find a set for a reasonable price here. My plan though was to take them to an autobody shop and get them painted a cool color, but you can do that yourself too if you want to save a bit of $.
posted: 2:57 am on May 8thRe: French Bed Canopy
Beautiful way to create a canopy, very cool.
posted: 11:06 pm on May 6thRe: vintage european military burlap chair
Wow, you really gave this chair a whole new life. A beautiful natural modern look, love the lettering on the pillow!
posted: 11:00 pm on May 6thRe: This jewelry is just a bunch of junk!
Darling creation!
posted: 8:11 pm on May 6thRe: Umbrellas
Wonderful way to set your store apart, so very cute!
posted: 8:09 pm on May 6thRe: How to Dress up a Dinner Party
This is so wonderful! I am crazy for different table setting/decorating ideas and this is one of the best I have seen in awhile. I never thought of cuffing a jar but the result is beautiful and interesting. The old tea strainer for the candle is genius as well. So, to summarize, L O V E.
posted: 3:05 pm on May 6thRe: Garden Chairs
Very cute! I love the faucet in the first one, an adorable touch.
posted: 2:26 pm on May 5thRe: What's your shabby need? A candle holder, a serving platter, or a jewerly organizer?!
It's amazing how much better so many thing look when they are no longer that ugly dark oaky brown. You did a wonderful job here. Great combo and I am a big fan of multifunctional! I would LOVE to be served some cookies on this... oatmeal chocolate chip perhaps?
posted: 2:06 am on May 5thRe: Junk Mama Birthday Gift for her Shabby Chic Daughter!
This is wonderful, she will be so thrilled! Love the choice of the pink.
posted: 1:03 am on May 5thRe: HAND ME A "MIRROR"!!!
Beautiful! I love this idea for turning hand mirrors into an even more elegant display. So very well done!
posted: 6:56 pm on May 4thRe: Coffee, tea or Ivy?
What a great use of a coffee carafe! It truly does create a wonderful "ambiance."
posted: 2:16 pm on May 4thRe: Hanging Planter
Wonderful conversion, the planter color and shape are awesome!
posted: 2:13 pm on May 4thRe: Candlelight in a Box
What a great project! I love the new purpose you gave to this fantastic old box. It would be a beautiful addition to any home.
posted: 11:55 am on May 3rdRe: Another JUNK wind chime...
Wonderful idea for old tools and parts!
posted: 2:59 am on May 3rdRe: record challenge - butterflies are free and so are records
These are wonderful, though I couldn't imagine cutting all those. Do you happen to know how they cut them? Great inspiration!
posted: 2:34 am on May 3rdRe: Vintage Vogue Frame
Thank you Sue and thank you everyone for your supportive comments :)
posted: 4:30 pm on May 2ndRe: picture frame
I really like the reverse idea! A wonderful way to display so many cute shots in a small space.
posted: 2:59 am on May 2ndRe: Making miracles
adorable creation!
posted: 2:58 am on May 2ndRe: My "Pot Lady"
I like the "hair," so cute.
posted: 2:57 am on May 2ndRe: My latest "creation"! Am I still having fun, or am I just losing it?
LOL, great idea and should bring some attention! When I was young we use to do similar things to our square hedges at Halloween... but we made them creepy on purpose ;) As for your new lady friend, I vote adorable :)
posted: 7:06 pm on May 1stRe: LP album trays
These are great! I am new here and there are so many cool things like this that people on here have come up with. Wonderful idea, so cute and functional.
posted: 9:26 pm on April 30th