JunkinLindsey

Time. Out. You painted the table top!? I thought that was an old sign. Holy cow, you are always thinkin outside the bucket!! Keep the constant source of inspiration coming!!!

This is oh so wonderful. My favorite... the comment about the shopping carts. I was at an Albertson's the other day and could have stolen this rusty old produce cart they had just sitting there, that must have gotten years of use (and would have made a really cool island for a kitchen or studio). Activity and work really wear the life into things, and I wonder why that resonates so much with us junkers. Beautiful piece.

Do you still have the Harllee box? Can you ship to Texas??? goodtimejunkin@yahoo.com

This is great! I just did something similar to this, so I totally get it! Didn't think of castors, that's a great idea. And thanks for the bigger picture of the whole patio, I didn't realize how big it was! Fabulous piece.

Lindsey

Glad you all like! Definitely gonna need to make #2 available to the public!

Thanks, she IS a great MIL. And this post brought her to tears AGAIN with all your nice comments. :)

Thanks, Everybody!

Holy Moly I love what you did with this. Yes, it found a MUCH better home!! And so THAT's how you bling! I am not a bling-er, but you have definitely inspired me to give it a shot, and I am looking at things differently when I go junkin based on your style and our conversations. I cannot wait to see what you do with the rest of the junk I sent. And I'll be posting soon, I have lots of projects in the works!!! Love the twine at the bottom... :)

You are brave to cut into a relic like this, surprised you didn't have to use a plasma cutter! Beautiful finished piece, love the small hearts that utilize the whole cooler. Happy Valentines Day!
Lindsey

I'm IN! Finally some GOOD junk mail!!
Lindsey

This site has absolutely inspired me and countless others. Thank you, Sue, for what you do! Merry Christmas and a Junky New Year!
Lindsey

Love it!

That is a bow that will get repeated use! So cute.

Absolutely fabulous. Love the shade. Good thinking, putting the image on the canteen itself.

So much history and so many stories in old silver like that. Interesting.

The holes in the stars drive me to want to bolt them onto something. Old barn wood is a good start, and you could use a longer bolt and put a few extra nuts behind the stars so they stand off the wood a bit... Not sure if that makes sense, but lots of possibilities there! I decided if I don't know what to do with something cool, i just put it on the mantel so I can enjoy it for what it is, until I get the time or inspiration to repurpose it!

I love the number 7 paperweight! Did you know there's a society for paperweight collectors!? www.paperweight.org
Another great thing to keep my out for!

This is brilliant. Would make a lovely centerpiece for a big Christmas feast!

I know a quicker way to make something rusty... urine. (or ammonia, i suppose!) It's gross, but sure beats waiting all winter! I use it when I intend on painting a clear coat. Hope that helps in the future! :)

love love love love love love LOVE!!!

I seriously have Junk Envy! How fun.

Love the nursing home idea, or I could donate it to my local honky tonk! —Ha!

Whacking it with a rubber mallet (in a vice) was exactly what I did—glad you had mentioned that. I also took a hand torch to it to make it more malleable. (Any excuse to use a torch will do!)

Did you find rubber covers for the feet on yours (the yellow pieces)? I'd like to add some if they make them to fit flat metal.

You're a hoot.

Thanks for all the great feedback. You guys are better than family! ;) As for the leftover parts, not sure what to do with them. But you better believe the didn't get thrown away! Stay tuned.

My fellow junkin girlfriend and I each picked one of these up a few weeks ago. She's making an herb garden with hers, and I'm going to pour (a ton) of wax into each loaf with 2 or 3 wicks in each for some fabulous coffee table candles! Thanks for the ideas, I may have to go back and get more!