LuAnn

This is such a senseless tragedy and is definitely incomprehensible. My prayers and thoughts to all.

The lettering I found at a flea market but I believe you can locate them in the scrapbook area of your local craft store. The cat is a sticker found in the Halloween section of the craft store too. Any type of lettering and graphics can be used--endless possibiities!

LuAnn

Sue: this is great news. Good luck. I know it will be a hit. Looking forward to the website.

LuAnn

Well racking the brain but here's 1 suggestion:

Flea-ting

LuAnn

What a great transformation. Good job. LuAnn

Great job. Love the look. LuAnn

I love these too. I've seen them around and wanted to put one together but can't find the pump. Where did you find yours?? LuAnn

Cleaver indeed.

Ingenious. Good job. LuAnn

What a gift!! By all means you did get the sweeter deal. Don't you just love these--so many things to do with them. Let's see what you come up with.

LuAnn

Congrats Sue on being a new contributor. Looking forward to your projects. LuAnn

I really like what you've done with those ornaments. Good job. LuAnn

Love what you've done here. Serve's several purposes too. All your treasures look like they belonged together. Good job. LuAnn

Congratulations on becoming the newest contributor. I'm with Jim and look forward to your creative posts. This one is no exception--very fitting for today. Happy New Year to you and all of JMS.

LuAnn

Thanks for sharing. This is great. The display sure brings back memories of the movie which we've watched over and over and over again. One of my favorites. You quoted it just fine! My new son-in-law rec'd a pellet gun this year (to help with the critters out back). After opening it up we all said "You'll shoot your eye out". Of course we were just kidding. Thanks again.

LuAnn

How thoughtful and what a touching gift. I'm sure she loved this. Merry Christmas

LuAnn

What a festive tree!! Clever idea. Way to go!

LuAnn

Good luck. May the junkin' gods be with you.

LuAnn

Once again you are amazing. I'm guessing this may be an old basket for a dishwasher??? LuAnn

Such cleaver ideas. So simple and stylish--would fit in any home decor and scare the "begesus" out of you!! This is why I love this site--so many creative minds. Keep up the good work. LuAnn

Thank you for your ideas. I've been looking for ways to decorate my FIRST grandchilds room at "Nana's". Didn't want to go over the top but make it feel homey. I love the border. I'm out scouring FM and GS for vintage type toys to put up on a shelf and now the border will fit right in. Thank you again for your creativity. LuAnn

Thanks everyone for the great comments. These were fun to make. I'll be making more but dressing them up a little!

LuAnn

Do you have a website where we can look at your items for possible purchase.

LuAnn

I too am a push over for plates. Love yours!! Good job.

LuAnn

Looks like the place to be--too bad I live so far away!

LuAnn

OMG--what a great staircase!!! Cleaver idea. Any "junker" would love to walk these steps each day--I know I would. Thanks for sharing.

LuAnn

What great finds. You did have a very successful day.

LuAnn

Sorry to hear about your loss. This is a great tribute.

LuAnn

Awesome. M go Blue!!!

LuAnn

"How much is the doggie in the window? The one with the waggly tail."

LuAnn

This is a clever idea. I have tons of silver and wasn't sure what to do with it all. Thanks for the idea.

LuAnn

Your son did a great job. Start 'em early!!

LuAnn

What awesome pics. Wish I could have been there. Sounds like a great time!!!

LuAnn

You never cease to amaze me. This is one awesome piece. You've gone a great job with it. Perfect add ons.

Good luck in your next adventure. Let us know how it goes.

LuAnn

You set a great table and for a great cause too!! I love fairies, gardens, and tea parties. WOW all 3 at once. Good job!!!

LuAnn

Beautiful tree. Didn't know about the egg "symbol" but it makes sense. Thanks for sharing. "You learn something new everyday".

LuAnn

Awesome decorating!!!!! I like what you've done with the room off you're kitchen. Screened porchs--always a favorite of mine.

LuAnn

You got some great pieces. I LOVE the stove. Screen door is great idea. GOOD JOB!

LuAnn

OMG-what a transformation. You've done a great job. Keep them coming.

LuAnn

What a haul. Love what you've done. Can't wait to see more.

LuAnn

Love the candy jar. Good job on both items.

LuAnn

Great projects and junk too!!! Wasn't this a blast!

LuAnn

Great Chime-very ingenious. Bravo to hubby. Lots and Lots of good junk. Can't want to see what else you come up with.

LuAnn

PS-kinda funny I sent a croquet ball to my junk partner too.

Love your chandlier. You did a wonderful job putting this together. It looks great there.

LuAnn

WOW I'd feel the pressure too but You did a grate (great) job. Lovely display. Let's see more.

LuAnn

Great items. Good luck with your other projects.

LuAnn

I love the shell tealight holders--good job.

LuAnn

What an awesome planter. Great job--the herb's smell like spring.

LuAnn

These are great ideas. Good job. Aren't these junk swaps fun???

LuAnn

Thanks for all the nice comments and thanks Sue for putting me what I call "on the front page". It was a blast doing this swap--both sending and receiving.

Birdcolor--hope your package arrived in good shape and thank you for yours. Still mulling over possible ideas for the remaining items.

Good luck to all and can't wait to see your projects.

LuAnn

Lovely piece. Good luck at your sale.

LuAnn

Aren't you lucky. Your kids have a good eye.

LuAnn

How cool are these. Great find.

LuAnn

This is just the coolest!!!! Too bad it's already sold. I'd love it for my weekly "wine night" with my junk friends. I've always wanted something like this to put in my back yard for such parties. (Although neighbors wouldn't understand). Good job.

LuAnn

Sue:

Thanks for coordinating this massive "fun" event. I've already been contacted by my partner. We have some things in common (other than junk). I'm anxiously awaiting my junk and her's will be in mail soon.

Thanks again.

LuAnn

Wonderful transformation. You've done a great job and "NO" it's not cluttered. I love the look. You always give great inspiration and this includes now. Thank you.

LuAnn

What a good daughter you are--I'm sure she's going to love it. I know I would. Great job and love how you pieced it all together using family "memories". Great job!!!!

LuAnn

Great finds. I love the door knobs the best. Have fun!!

LuAnn

PS--Odetojune--where is the "Treasure Mart. I don't live too far from Ann Arbor and JH and I love to travel for "junk"

Laurel: What a great idea. I have a lot of these and was going to make a bouquet by just painting them. I like your's better. Thanks for the inspiration.

LuAnn

Sue:

I am so geeked! I'm ready to get started and junkin. Let the swap begin.

Thanks for arranging this. I was in the previous swaps and it was alot of fun. I'm sure this would be a blast!!

LuAnn

Lovely Valentine. Great Job.

Happy Valentine's Day Jim

LuAnn

What a great marriage. A co-worker is giving me a old treadle machine and I just may make a table like this. Now all is need to do is find a wooden box. Thanks for the inspiration.

LuAnn

Great pieces. Love what you've done. Thanks for sharing!

LuAnn

Thanks for sharing. It sure help when we're right in the middle of winter. Your garden is beautiful--could sit there for hours.

LuAnn

Looks great. Good job.

LuAnn

Midge: These 2 pieces are great. They'd look tremendos in a bar area!!! Good job.

LuAnn

Hay Friend--great shop. Sure wish I lived a little closer. Everything looks very inviting--you know come in sit a spell and leave with lots!

LuAnn

Ditto ditto and quadruple ditto--I'm in I'm in I'm so IN!!

Count me in.

LuAnn

Definitely a great haul. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

LuAnn

Good job Sue. Love this. Just an FYI--you will make it through-some days you'll wonder how but you will. Good Luck to E.

LuAnn

Hail to the victors valiant, hail to the conquering heros-hail, hail to Michigan the leaders and best!!!

Thanks.

LuAnn

Great job. I've always loved benches from old beds. Thanks for sharing.

LuAnn

Great transformation.

LuAnn

Great pieces. A junk friend and I are going to be getting together monthly to work on small projects but be asured these will be one of them. Thanks.

LuAnn

What a creative idea for old screens. Thanks for sharing.

LuAnn

Welcome to this awesome site.

Your project is great. How did you keep these bottles altogether? It would be fun to try making one of these.

LuAnn

Laurel: Congrats on becoming the newest contributor. What a way to start the new year. Your project is great. Love all the nooks and crannies.

LuAnn

Lovely porch and great items. You did a good job.

LuAnn

Great job. I love all the lamps I've seen you. ALL are very ingenious!!

LuAnn

This is an awesome transformation. You did an excellent job! Way to go.

LuAnn

Lucky person who gets this treasure! Great job.

LuAnn

Thanks for helping some of us keep warm. It sure helps when the temps are in the low 20's!

Happy New Year

LuAnn

What another fantastic idea for mashers!! Thanks for the inspiration.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

LuAnn

Be still my heart--WOW such treasures (especially the iron bed). I'll help too! I'll bring the wine!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

LuAnn

I love all the things you've done. The etch-a-sketch--OMG what a tremendous job--I could only make wiggly lines!

LuAnn

These are all great ideas. You did a grand job of displaying. I especially like the tinsel boxes--didn't know there were so many different kinds.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

LuAnn

Great suitcase of junk especially the 45 of "Rudolph". Great job.

LuAnn

Midge: Thanks for the inspiration. I've always loved the simplicity of these angels. Now I have some ideas of what to look for in the coming new year.

Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year!

LuAnn

KAJUNK: The Michigan yard sale trail is in August each summer. Check out the web site www.yardsaletrail.com. There is also another trail website: us12heritagetrail.org--this may be closer to you. Hope you can make either. If so, let me know and I'll try to hook up with you.

LuAnn

Rachel: I too love the sock monkey. I remember my aunt making those as Christmas gifts! Thanks for taking me back to when times were simplier! The little houses are also a child hood memories. Mom made an awesome Christmas scene with them that sat on a table for many years!

Merry Christmas!

LuAnn

Kathy-you and Terri always put on a good display. Love the clocks-(just checked your blog out-OMG-you should never be late again). Just wish I lived a little closer. Well maybe sometime this summer I'll get to Springfield Extravaganza or if you're up this way I'll show you around.

LuAnn

What a great piece. Has many potential ideas!! Way to go.

LuAnn

Very nice. You could actually change the pictures for the seasons! Good job.

LuAnn

How fitting for Thanksgiving day. There definitely no place like home. May all of you be blessed today and every day.

LuAnn

Great transformation for the potting bench. Love the rake with the wine glasses and candles--grand idea.

Happy Thanksgiving

LuAnn

Happy Thanksgiving Jim to you and your family. Great job--especially the work bench!

LuAnn

Lovely porch. Great job. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

LuAnn

Sue: Once again what a beautiful display and to think all was what was already around! What's Thanksgiving without some frantic moments. This year for me it's only 4 attendng-myself, JH, daughter and fiancee. It's an early meal (1pm) so all is pretty much ready-turkey's in the roaster, pie in the oven, sweet potates cooked, green bean casserole (a must) is made and waiting for the oven. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and to the whole JMS family members!!

LuAnn

OMG-this looks mav-a-lous!! You did a tremendous job. Love the final outcome. How about sending it my way-could use this in my spare room!

LuAnn

Very eclectic and love it. You did a great job.

LuAnn

Congratulations on both accounds (your wedding and finding a guy who likes junk). Your reception ideas were great. (just wish I could get my daughter to do this at her wedding in May).

LuAnn

What a very ingenious idea. Any junker would love to have one of these. Great job!!

LuAnn

Great job. Love what you've done.

LuAnn

Don't you just love farm items. Great job.

LuAnn

Ingenious idea. Love both of them. Guess we'll all be looking in our basements--I know I will. Thanks for a great idea.

LuAnn

Glad you left it in it's original condition. Looks great. Good job.

LuAnn

Thanks for all the kind words. These were a "hoot" to make.

Kathy--would you believe there's another SA opening in a near by town this weekend. That's 2 in a week!! Lots of places to shop now!! Be still my heart.

LuAnn

Love this!! Great job. Can't wait to see it filled with "vines and flowers". LuAnn

Lucky you. What a grand place--can't wait to see what you do with it. I'm sure there's many of us out there that would love to have one of these for our own. Me--I only have a corner of the garage to do my junking, gardening and such so a place of my own would be terrific. You go girl!!

LuAnn

You rock girlfriend! Another great idea. Keep them coming.

LuAnn

OMG-what an awesome idea and great use of space! LuAnn

What a grand idea and as you said "less mess" no need to try to light candles--comes on automatically. I shall have to try this next year for "wine night" since we sit out each Saturday (that we can) in the summer. LuAnn

This is the best bird house I've seen!! Great job. LuAnn

I'm with Rachel--I'd leave them just as they are. Many uses. Can be placed in bathroom to place extra towels on, smaller one on a table top for the elevation effect for a table scape. I could go on but let's see what you come up with.

Welcome.

LuAnn

This is a grand idea. Used one of these as a kid in "home ec". Found a couple at sales but was unsure what to do with them--now I know. Thanks for the inspiration.

LuAnn

Jim: Very Falloween!!! Love the old wire cart. You did a great job with the arrangement.

LuQnn

This is definitely a winner. Good job. Welcome to the site. LuAnn

Looks like my place and that's not a bad thing!! LuAnn

Very cleaver. I like these. Good job. LuAnn

This is great. It would look great in my back yard--when can you send it!! Glad to see you're back.

LuAnn

Can you say "heaven"? That's where I'd be if I was as lucky as you. What a find!!! LuAnn

Lovely booth!! Good luck. LuAnn

Kathy:

You and Terri definitely have the knack. Your items are great. I'll have to mark my calendar for next year (when is it?). Will try to make it--daugthter getting married May 21st and will be booked till then. Hopefully soon though!!

LuAnn

What a great piece. No home should be without one of these. You can send it my way--you know the address.

LuAnn

Great cupboards! Can I come shop at your place? Lots of cool junk. One could get lost in there (that's a good thing).

LuAnn

These bottle trees are hot in our area. I'm gonna have to make one soon and place in my garden. Thanks for the inspiration and sharing!!

LuAnn

Zazzy--how cool is she. You (and your hubby) did a great job putting this together with the gate. She's a whimsical addition to your garden.

LuAnn

Thanks for posting Midge. Lovely flowers. A co-worker lost her son in one of the towers so 9/11 is quite a difficult day for us here. Your post was very uplifting and a fine tribute to all. Thanks again.

LuAnn

What a fitting and lovely tribute. Thank you for sharing. LuAnn

Mary Beth: Congrats on becoming a "contributor" and when did you say the party was??? Great ideas, everything looks great! LuAnn

OMG-free--couldn't get any better than that. Great pieces to redo. Can't wait to see what you do with these.

LuAnn

WOW another great piece!! Good job.

LuAnn

Great transformation. I love it!!!

LuAnn

Sue: You are definetly cleaver--what a transformation. If you don't mind I may "snitch" some of these ideas. Daughter is getting married next year and her 2 maid of honor's are throwing a shower and I get to help!! Thanks for the inspiration.

LuAnn

Great idea for frogs--sometimes it's hard to find new ideas for old items. Your friend is sure lucky to have a friend like you. Welcome and we look forward to more of your projects.

LuAnn

OMG what a great idea to use all those "trophy" pieces for. Very ingenious.

LuAnn

Love your table items. It's too bad the weather didn't cooperate-maybe next time. Good job.

LuAnn

This "candolier" is a masterpiece. How cool is this!!! Great job. Keep up the good work. LuANn

Viewed this last night just as company arrived wasn't able to post but did show and discuss your "finds". What a tremendous opportunity. I've always wanted to do that--guess I just need to check around. Post pics of what you do with your treasures. My favorites were the round grates. How lucky for you!!! LuAnn

So much for Tupperware parties--now there's junk parties. I like this much better. You go girl!! Great idea.

LuAnn

Just love the "chicken/bird" cage. What a great idea. The rest of your picnic was just "junkerriffic". Never would have thought to put baked beans in the middle of the "world". Very creative. You go girl!!!!

LuAnn

What a cool piece. You did a great job. Show us what you do with the rest.

LuAnn

Lani--tell us-do you wear one of those "elevator hats" when you ride in your elevator?? LOL. What a elevating idea.

LuAnn

What an awesome tea house!!! You are very lucky to have such a place to escape to.

LuAnn

I love gardens in old washers. Great job.

LuAnn

Love your wagon with an herb garden to boot. Way cool.

LuAnn

Lovely flowers. Never having to water again-what a novel idea. Good job.

LuAnn

Indeed another classic from the master. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday night.

LuAnn

Sounds like you had a good time. If you can post pics of what you picked up. It's always exciting to see what others pick up. SO show us your stuff!!

JH and I are heading to the Michigan version of the 650 sale. We're geeked--making our game plan--what to look for--what route to take--and even down to what food/drinks are coming with us. I'm taking a four pack of wine (1 glass per bottle--not 4 large bottles)LOL. The best part is this sale goes along the "thumb" road way which is right on the water--lots of scenery.

LuAnn

Nice job. Looks great. If you are looking for a place to put this maybe one of your local nursing homes could use it for their residents--just a thought.

LuAnn

Who would have thought all of that would turn something so elegant. Love it!!!

LuAnn

OMG!! Isn't this the coolest light. I too love the shadows. You did a great job!!!

LuAnn

What a great save. Anyone could use this! I'll keep my eyes open--JH and I are heading to Michigan's Yard Sale Trail this week. Hope to find all kinds of goodies.

LuAnn

I think it would look good as a farm type table!!

LuAnn

Your garden is great (who said weeds don't look good too!). If you are a "junkie" so are the rest of us--and that's not a bad thing. We are just ahead of the time--you know--going green. I wish there was cool junk in my neck of the woods--you've made some great finds. Good job!

LuAnn

Well I can't make the 650 miles of sales (ohh la la) but will be done the Michigan Yard Sale Trail-200 miles along the beautiful scenic road around the "thumb" area. This is JH and my 3rd year. Each year we traveled around using different starting and stopping points. This year we will be starting in Caseville. We will arrive on Thursday (which happens to be in the middle of their "cheesebuger festival"!!). Heading out Friday and driving and shopping til we drop. This is loads of fun and the scenery is great!! Hope to find lots of stuff!!

LuAnn

What a lovely display of your flowers. I'm sure your guests loved these. Very cleaver with your use of "junk items". Gives us all inspiration. Great Job!!!!

LuAnn

WOW--you did a great job. One would not know it's a cement slab underneath!! LuAnn

Don't you just love picket fences!!! LuAnn

Love the look. Good job. LuAnn

Kathy--these are great but what's even better--I just noticed you're a "contributor" congrats!!!

LuAnn

Georgia: Glad this went well for you. May the junk gods smile upon you in all that you do!! Good to have you back.
LuAnn

Great "hutch" for your rabbits. What a find. Good job.

LuAnn

Great save! One can never have too many decorating
magazines and a great place to store them too!

LuAnn

Cool idea. Great repurpose. I have a couple of these--they'd look great in a bathroom also!

LuAnn

Wonderful piece!!! You did a great job!!!

LuAnn

You did a great job painting this bench. Anyone would love to have this. LuAnn

Love the metal flowers. How did you make these and what did you use. I'd like to try my hand at making some of these. You did a great job. Love the glass totems too!!

LuAnn

Sue: This is just terrific. I love the way the white brightens up the green. Anyone would be proud to have this in their garden. Great job. LuAnn

Oh to go to a place like that for lunch!! Nothing like that around here--even on the weekends. Love all your stuff--you did a great job shopping, snapping pics and getting back to work with having the possee coming after you!! LuAnn

Cynthia: I too was wondering where you were. Computers are great but can be a source of wrong doing too. Hope all goes well. If you need anything let me know. LuAnn

Great transformation!! LuAnn

Thanks to all of you for your kind words. Once you get started you can't stop. I was just at a thrift store looking for more ideas to place in my garden. I'm all about junk in the garden. Good luck to all--hope to see pics of your "vase on a stick" projects. LuAnn

Who would have thought there was that many vintage "soda pop" varieties. Nice job of displaying with the bottle caps too!! LuAnn

You're entirely welcome. The one's I originally saw were painted white and then distressed. Since I'm giving these to my friends I wanted them the opportunity to paint them if they wanted. Besides I was anxious to post so I didn't paint!!! LuAnn

Thanks Sue. This is quite an honor and surprise!!!

LuAnn

Nice place. I too am always looking at those types of placing wondering what went on in its "hayday". Wouldn't you just love to fix up one of these???

LuAnn

Hay friend-talk about "going green" you are definetly the queen. Good job. Never would have thought you could make a table out of card board. You go girl!!! LuAnn

Sue: This does not look like the "salad spinner" I have in my cupboard. I like yours better. Great job. You are such a great inspiration to all of us. Thank you for all your talent. YOU ROCK!!

LuAnn

Great junk house! LuAnn

You and your friend are just to cleaver. I loved the Doris Day and Rock Hudson movies!! Good job. LuAnn

Great organizational idea. It looks great. LuAnn

Very Cleaver. Great idea. LuAnn

Love this idea. It must have taken some time to get the "numbers" together. Very Cleaver. LuAnn

Lovely garden.

LuAnn

These are just great. I too love to plant in unconventional containers. I have 2 planted colanders outside on my "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" lady. These items bring a certain "class" to the gardens. Good job.

LuAnn

Great projects. You do great work. LuAnn

Midge: What a great job you did. I really like this. Great use of garden items. This would compliment any outside area. LuAnn

You did a great job. Loved it all!

LuAnn

I was thinking of using some of them in a wind chime. I'm kind of a wind chime fanatic. I love the sounds they make.

LuAnn

Very clever. Spare candles can actually be stored in the box--even the glass holders. Good job.

LuAnn

Charming vase. Good job.

LuAnn

Great job.

LuAnn

Wow those would have fit right in my first kitchen (mid 70's). These are way cool--many great uses--where to begin.

LuAnn

Thanks for posting the link for those of us who working at the time of your "acting career". You did a great job and loved your ideas. You rock girl!!!

LuAnn

Thanks for posting the link for those of us who working at the time of your "acting career". You did a great job and loved your ideas. You rock girl!!!

LuAnn

I'm not technically up to date yet (no DVR) so could you please post a link so some of us that can't see you "live"-can see you anyway.

You go girl!!

LuAnn

Cool lamp. Great job.

LuAnn

Sue: love your "top 10" items. I've jotted them down in my "junk journal" for futher reference as I have with may of the ideas here. Don't how you could stop with just "10". I especially loved the gym lockers. What great storage space.

LuAnn

You always come up with "funky junk". Love your work.

LuAnn

Looks like you scored some good junk. What possibilities those lamps have. Let us know what you do with them.

LuAnn

Very elegant and classy.

LuAnn

We in the nasty midwest are a bit jealous of the good weather and all those sales. But it looks like you had a grand time with lots of "junk" to show. Good job.

LuAnn

Great organizational piece. Good job!!

LuAnn

Great idea. Quite elegant looking.

LuAnn

You have done a great job with this make over. Very inspiring.

LuAnn

This is way cool. You definitely has the knack of taking ordinary "junk" and turning it into something great. Good job!!!

LuAnn

Hoorah!! Spring is finally here--at least on the calendar. Here's it's still cool but I'll that cool over snow any day. This project is quite springy and I like it.

LuAnn

A very elegant way to organize. I like this. Good job.

LuAnn

How cute are these. Love the bright colors.

LuAnn

You are so inspiring. Spring is just starting to "spring" here (I hope it lasts) and this helps with the mood. Good job!!

LuAnn

You rock. This is great. Good job.

LuAnn

Love the birdhouse. The song is a hoot--here's where I show my age--I remember when it first came out.

Cynthia: These are too cute and what a way to bring the spring in early!! Good job.

LuAnn

Sue:

Amen sister--you've said a mouth full. Thanks for a refresher course in fleamarketing--even for us old timers (as Kathy put it). The fleamarket season here doesn't start for about another 6 weeks so this is a great way to get your tactics refurbished and I tell you I'm chomping at the bit to get started. This has been one very very long winter.

Thanks again.

LuAnn

I love the look of this. Cleaver idea!!! Good job.

LuAnn

Love your chair. Good job!!

LuAnn

Love you secretary and ALL your tea items. I'm a tea drinker (by heritage) GF was from England. Nice display. I'd love a "spot" of tea!

LuAnn

Cynthia:

Can't wait to go to a garage sale. It's been a long winter. See you Saturday--have coffee ready!

LuAnn

How charming is this! You did a great job putting this together!!

LuAnn

This is great. Good job.

LuAnn

How simple is this. I love the look. Restaurant supplies are definitely versitle. I'm going to have to locate one in my area. Good job.

LuAnn

Love this. What a great idea. Duo purpose. Love your flowers too.

LuAnn

Like father like daughter--apple doesn't fall far from the tree--need I go on--ok one more--a chip off the old block. You daughter did a great job. Very charming.

LuAnn

Great finds. We all wish we could have been with you!!

LuAnn

Kathy:

Sounds like you had a blast. I've been laying low lately but plan on picking up the speed in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to the flea market season and all that goes with it.

LuAnn

Looks like you hit the mother lode! Great job putting this with found items.

LuAnn

Great find. Welcome and hope to see more posts.

LuAnn

Great transformation and simple. Love it.

LuAnn

Lovely garden. I'm sure you'll miss this haven. Let's see pics of the new found space when you're done.

Good job!

LuAnn

As Will Smith said in Independence Day--"I have got to get me one of these!" How cool. 2 cleaver uses. I'll keep my eyes open for one of these too.

LuAnn

Great idea. Will have to keep eyes open for these. My mom used those way back when. Who would have thought!

LuAnn

Wonderful project. Great way to put items together to repurpose this lamp. You did a great job.!!!

LuAnn

WOW these are great. Each one unique in it's own way. Great job.

LuAnn

Congrats on becoming a contributor. Wonderful idea and very simple!

LuAnn

Great finds. Love all the stuff. Work your magic and show us the projects!!

LuAnn

You have a definite painting talent. Great job.

LuAnn

Great idea.

LuAnn

Clever projects. Nice when a JH helps out!

LuAnn

Great idea. Have lots of insulators now I have a good use for them. Thanks.

LuAnn

What a lovely garden and "crib" bed!

LuAnn

Your water garden is lovely. Oh to have a place like this.

OMG how cute is this. Great job.

LuAnn

PS Love the cookie cutter idea.

Once again you have some great projects. You are inspiring to all.

LuAnn

Your projects are great. Love them all.

LuAnn

Love your sign. What a great booth.

LuAnn

Great job. These are definitely available everywhere. As a matter of fact was at a farm auction last summer that had stacks of these that NO ONE wanted-not even me. Guess I passed up a great find.

LuAnn

I love cats. Your friend did a great job.

LuAnn

OMG!!!!!! This has to be the best potting shed I've seen. You and your husband did an awesome job. Everything works so well together. Your yard looks great too!

Would love one of these in my back yard!!

Welcome to the site. Looking forward to more projects.

LuAnn

Kathy:

What a great transformation. Any little girl would love this. Great great job!!!!!!

LuAnn

How cool is this! Where can I find one? Saturday night is "wine night" for a group of us junk junkies. This would look great on the table. You have done a great re-purpose. Good job!!!

LuAnn

This is awesome!!! You did a great transformation. You give us all great inspiration--keep up the good work.

Love ya friend
LuAnn

I've always loved benches made out of bed frames. Your's is great.

LuAnn

These are just. Love the one with the glass shade. Very creative.

LuAnn

This is awesome! I love it.

LuAnn

Love this idea. Great job.

LuAnn

What date is the book coming out?

Great transformation!!

Very creative. Love the look.

Once again WOW!!!

These are terrific. You certainly do good work.

LuAnn

PS-are you still coming to the yard sale trail in August?

Kathy:

These are the best.

LuAnn

Love your chair. I have an obsession for chairs can't seem to stop picking them up.

LuAnn

This is way cool. You did a great job. Great finds too!

LuAnn

I love potting benches. Yours is great. I too can't wait for spring. We're getting a heat wave tomorrow--a whole 25 to 30 but down to the teen's on Saturday. Spring can't get here soon enough.

LuAnn

How beautiful. You did a great job. Love it!!

LuAnn

What heavenly angels!!

LuAnn

Great idea. We can all use one of these.

LuAnn

Thanks for this idea. I'm sure all of us junkers could also use a hand wash after working on a project. Junking sometime can be dirty!LOL

LuAnn

Fabulous idea. I'd vote for bun feet too! May have to try this myself.

LuAnn

PS Welcome!!

This looks great. I like the use of fresh flowers. I've done something similar but I used it for plant rooting. I placed the cigar tubes in old pipe holders.

LuAnn

Sharon:

Very creative. I love these angels.

LuAnn

PS Have you dug yourself out of the snow yet!

Thank you for all these great ideas. Now we all have items to look out for!!

LuAnn

Great job. I like the look. Welcome to the site.

LuAnn

Great lamp. Love the storage too!! You certainly do good work!!

I'm on my way over for a visit. Loves this room. Bet your guests don't want to leave. LOL

How elegant is this. Great job. Definite easy to add color whenever the mood strikes.

Great job. Looking a this helps take the winter blahs away! Thanks

LuAnn

Congrats on becoming a contributor. I know you'll keep us all inspired with your creative projects.

LuAnn

How cool is this. As a member of the health care (hospital) field I must say these items aren't around much any more. Which is too bad as I could have an unlimited supply! LOL

Great idea and this would make anyone feel much better.

LuAnn

First of all congrats on becoming a contributor. Your projects have been great as well as this one. This is a grand idea. Thanks for all the inspiration.

LuAnn

PS Everyone is allowed one mistake! LOL

What a tremendous make over. I especially love the new sink. I'd love one of those too! I think your self is a great. Good job!!

LuAnn

Very creative!!

LuAnn

These are charming.

LuAnn

Great creative idea. I'm sure your guest will love it too.

LuAnn

Nice idea. Could also be used in the kitchen maybe to hold some small herbs.

LuAnn

Always loved apple crates. Your's is great.

LuAnn

This is very elegant. Like the look by the bedside. Good job.

LuAnn

OMG!!! This is just beautiful. You certainly did a great job and how ingenious!!

LuAnn

Very unique and one of a kind! Great job.

LuAnn

These are great. Would make a great bench by the front door to take off shoes/boots.

LuAnn

PS-is it snowing by you yet?

Great job! Love the look. Here though we can use the real stuff--getting a storm so I'll have plenty. But I like your look better--not quite as cold and can be stored till next year. Congrats-50 days and counting.

LuAnn

Your artwork is just wonderful. You are a definitely an artist!! Good job.

LuAnn

PS Welcome

This is just the greatest. You are one lucky gal to have a friend like that!!

LuAnn

You two are too much. Love both of your creations. Isn't junking together the best!!!
LuAnn

Kathy:

This is charming. You do GOOD work! When are you going into the decorating business?

LuAnn

Kathy:

This is charming. You do GOOD work! When are you going into the decorating business?

LuAnn

Very charming. I love everything about this especially using wallpaper border behind the window--great idea.

Welcome to the site.

LuAnn

This is tremendous. I really like it. Good job. Welcome to the site. Looking forward to seeing more great projects.

LuAnn

Love this. You're right looks great with the door.

LuAnn

What a great find!! Don't you just love the thrift stores. Some time they have no idea what's there!

LuAnn

WOW--what a great piece. Love the color too. This would fit right in my front room!!

LuAnn

Great projects. Love 'em all. Welcome to the site.

LuAnn

Good job. Love your son's junk!! Guess you're starting him young.

LuAnn

Elegant tree. Love how you did the lighting. Good job!!

LuAnn

All of these projects are great. I especially love the door/table. Oh to do that would be a dream come true. You do good work!!

LuAnn

Once again your ideas are very creative. Love the look. Guess any old cake pan will do.

LuAnn

Great idea. I use to feed the birds but other critters would help themselves and stay and stay and stay. Congrats to Dana!

LuAnn

Ditto. This is elegant and trimmed very nicely. Great job!!

LuAnn

Great ingenious idea.

LuAnn

These are very cute ideas. Good job.

LuAnn

Awesome studio and very inviting.

LuAnn

Great painting. These are definitely a grand statement.

LuAnn

Great first project. It should be real interesting to see what all can come up with, with what you have on hand. Good job.

LuAnn

PS I'll try and post this weekend. I'm kind of a (or per my daughgter--definitely) college football bowl junkie and can't seem to tear myself away from the TV. Bowls slow down this weekend so I'll have time to get my juices running.

I accept your challenge. I will use only what's on hand and believe me I really shouldn't have the need to shop for anything as I'm bulging at the seams with "junk goodies". I'll post as soon as I can.

Thanks for the push to go "green"

LuAnn

I think we can all accept your challenge. But we can go to the thrift stores and the like right? When keeping with using what you have--what about glue, paint and stuff like that if our office, spot, junk area? Can we use things that that with what's on hand? Sorry for all the questions-it's the "gatherer of information" in me and my AR personality.

LuAnn

How elegant is this! Your friend did a great job.

LuAnn

Great idea. Don't neeed to toss them any longer.

LuAnn

PS-Welcome to the site. Looking forward to more of your creative projects.

Great job and no instructions either. Way to go!!!

LuAnn

Was sprung from work early today. While the JH was snoozing I watched the video. Thanks for the tour of your "junk built" home--how beautiful it is. Also thanks for the hints. Sure wish we had flea markets like the ones they have in Minnesota.

LuAnn

You keep pullin' wheelies you're going to hurt youself one of these days! LOL (just kidding) This is great. At least you can grow them all year. Here most herbs are only around in the spring and summer. So I guess we can live vicariously through you!

LuAnn

Picked mine up on the way to my dentist appt (ouch). Thanks for all the ideas. Waiting to watch the DVD when I'm home alone so I can oooh and ahhh all by myself.

LuAnn

You sure do have the knack of displaying old tools and found metal items. These are just great. Welcome to the site. Looking forward to more displays and projects.

LuAnn

I've seen sleds turned into many things but nothing like this. You did an excellent job. I'm sure your son loved this! Your projects are always very creative. Good job.

LuAnn

Lovely lamp. What a great way to put all items together. Looking forward to more projects.

LuAnn

PS Welcome to the best site!!

Cool frog. You did a great makeover! Who doesn't like frogs-young and old. I'm kinda into them. They are the reason for my pond. Love it when the real ones show up to stay for the summer. Your neice will love it. Bet you she's like her aunt--quirkie and all.

LuAnn

Same to you Kari. As it's been said before this has been a great year meeting (if not in person) all junkers alike. May the new year be filled with health, happiness and lots of great deals and finds!

LuAnn

You are just too creative! I like all of these! Good job.

LuAnn

Cleaver idea and looks great. Welcome to the site.

LuAnn

Candy:

Love your kitchen ideas and holiday/winter items. You have given us all inspiration to create our own "warm" kitchen. Especially liked your small cake plate for frequently used items. Good job!

LuAnn

Sharon: What a great piece. Bet cha there's many more where that came from. High five to your hubby for his job too.

LuAnn

PS How much snow did you get? Here when all was said and done we had about 12 inches!!

You are truly cleaver my friend. I may use this idea tomorrow night at my weekly "wine night" party. Some of us do need to keep warm.

LuAnn

Hay friend: What a lucky girl Victoria will be with this. Your brother is truly a catch.

LuAnn

This is a great idea. Couldn't sell my carom board this summer so now I can put it to good use. You are indeed right--in Michigan many people--lots of coats. Are you ready for the 3 upcoming storms (Friday, Sunday and Wednesday)!!

LuAnn

I really like the one with the pictures. How cool would it be as part of an anniversary party!

LuAnn

PS Welcome. Looking forward to more of your great ideas.

You always seem to find the best thrown out stuff. You could use these as place cards for a children's B'day party or perhaps even a tea party.

LuAnn

I always knew Minnesota was a special place. Now I know for sure!

LuAnn

What a cool idea. The last one I had I made it into a lazy susan. But I like this better.

LuAnn

OK this just moved to the top of my list!!!! Thanks--can't wait.

LuAnn

Lani:

These are all just lovely. You truly are the "queen" of putting "junk" items together. Great job!!!

LuAnn

You're right-who wooda thought! This is way COOL!

LuAnn

You certainly have the knack. Good job.

LuAnn

How cool are these and WOW what a great price. You certainly got a great deal!!

LuAnn

This is great. You've done a great job with this. There is no end to your talent.

LuAnn

My haven't you been busy. I like this too! Would love to attend you occasional sale.

LuAnn

Thought I'd seen them before. You've done a great job. I may have to make some of these too for my sisters and junk friends. I too have alot of buttons from a sale last summer.

Thanks again.

LuAnn

What a great booth. I especially liked the "potty chair". Glad you had a good sale. Wish the "occasional" sales would wonder up north here to Michigan. Would be great to attend during these long winter months for those who need a "fix".

LuAnn

I love old linens too. It's even nicer if they are passed down.

LuAnn

How cool is this. I really like the way you've done it for the holidays. Good job.

LuAnn

I think the Bill Ding clock is the best. I too have not heard of these before. Will have to keep my eyes open for these. Good job!

LuAnn

Great job. What girl wouldn't love this. I know my shoe aholic daughter would. Keep 'em coming.

LuAnn

How neat are these. Anyway we could see a finished project? Welcome to the site.

LuAnn

Lucky you on these definite treasures!

LuAnn

What a nice daughter. Looking forward to see how you finish these.

LuAnn

I really like the look of the made frame around the mirror. What a cleaver idea. I really do like what you do with found objects--all these one of a kind art pieces. You certainly do good work!

LuAnn

Lovely windows. As it's been said before--you've can't have too many windows. I really like the looks of the ones with crosses but the one with a shelf if great too!

LuAnn

Thanks to all. I am glad Mom is still with us (at 91 years old). She had a grand time (with leftovers to take home). Us girls get together when ever we can. Our best fun is Christmas Eve (family tradition from way back from who knows when). There's never a harsh word just tons of laughter and a spontaneous paperball fight after the gift exchange. I'm thankful for our families--which is getting bigger each year. And very thankful for each day Mom is still here and laughing with us.

LuAnn

PS An all Michigander junking adventure would be tons of fun!

As Sue would say "Winner Winner Chicken Dinner". You are correct. All of us (all 4 of us girls) born, raised and still live within the area. Guess you can't the Michigan out of us.

Well off to the stores.

LuAnn

Sue: This is truly inspiring. You are definitely the creativity God. Can't wait to see what you come up with for the Christmas holiday.

LuAnn

These are adorable. Would look great hanging on anyone's junk tree. Good job.

LuAnn

Great innovation. These are really elegant. Thank you for posting.

LuAnn

Ok don't rub it in that some of us are freezin' while you're sitting outside with a cool beverage. Nice job on the table.

LuAnn

I've always loved the look of benches made out of beds. Good job.

LuAnn

Put together very cleverly. Lucky you to have friends that junk with you.

LuAnn

First of all-congrat on being a "contributor"--way to go!! What a tremendous hall. Love all these items especially the faucet knobs. Looking forward to future finished projects.

LuAnn

Your father would have been proud of this. How beautiful and made in the memory of your father. What a nice tribute. We all should have memories like this.

LuAnn

What a great find and makeover. Very clever. Good Job.

LuAnn

Great transformation. Thanks for posting.

LuAnn

You definitely have the knack. Can I go dumpster diving with you--great finds!!

LuAnn

Great tiered plates. Limitless possibilities. Welcome!!

LuAnn

Your projects are great. Especially love the black dresser.

LuAnn

This tablescape is truly elegant yet rustic. Love how you married the two together.

LuAnn

Love you little herb house. You did a great job.

LuAnn

Any idea what type of storage this was originally made from? Will have to scour looking for something like this--could be used for a multitude of objects.

Thanks again.

LuAnn

What great items to make tags with. Thanks for inspiring us all.

LuAnn

Cynthia: This is great!! Looks like you've had good weather--not so here--cold, windy, and snow flurries.

LuAnn

How cute are these. Great way you dressed her up!!

LuAnn

How nice of your son in law to help you with your junk. Great piece.

LuAnn

What a conversation piece. Very interesting. Love it.

LuAnn

Ditto very clever

LuAnn

Your creativity is astounding!! Good job.

LuAnn

How cool are these. Great creativity. Endless possibilities.

LuAnn

What a great idea. I used my old hangers for wind chimes--never thought of putting large bells on them. May have to try that. Good job!!

LuAnn

Very elegant. Like all the sparkly things!!

LuAnn

Sounds like alot of fun. What a great idea--kinda like "junk" favors.

LuAnn

How cool is this. Did you put the pieces together or is it an old quilt? Good Job.

LuAnn

Love the scale look!!

LuAnn

Great!!! This would be really cool on New Year's Eve to have guest take their own glass off the tree!!

LuAnn

Very well done. I've heard of these before but hadn't seen them completed. You did a great job!! Looking forward to more pics.

LuAnn

Great find! Glad you posted. Can't wait to see what you do with it. I can still hear the mice singing "cindyrela, cindyrela" in the movie Cinderella-my daughter's favorite as a child.

LuAnn

The shopping cart is the first one I've seen in my travels. Very cool! Love the croquet too--I've purchase plenty of croquet equipment but not like this--too cool also!.

Glad you posted. Hope to see more.

LuAnn

What a deal!!! Love the look.

LuAnn

I too love jadite. Although some pieces are to $$$. You have great collections.

LuAnn

What a cool idea. Loved the use with wine/champagne and table centerpiece.

LuAnn

Cute idea. A take along bed--who cool is that.

LuAnn

What a creative idea. Loved the outcome. No end to the possibilities. Good Job and welcome to the sight. Looking forward to your new projects.

LuAnn

How cute it this. Would look real nice for a guest room with all sorts of "make your self comfortable" goodies.

LuAnn

What great stand alone pieces. You and your husband sure do good work. Hope to see more pics.

LuAnn

WOW-What a clever idea. I like how you used pieces to divide up the rooms in a classy way. You have quite the knack. Good Job.

LuAnn

This is a great idea. May have to turn mine into a table like that but will probably put on the front porch for holiday decoration. Good job!!!

LuAnn

What a cool decoration for the holidays or even for someone into music.

LuAnn

Good job. I'm always partial to wind chimes.

LuAnn

How lucky you are to have a cool place like this. You did a great job. I really love the dutch doors!

LuAnn

Grand collection.

LuAnn

Cool bench and in only 45 minutes WOW at that rate you could finish a room in no time.

LuAnn

Love the shabby chic look. Good job.

LuAnn

How exciting. Let us know when you plan on opening and post pics. Some of us will have to live vicariously through your new adventure.

LuAnn

What a cool idea. Love your work.

LuAnn

This is great. I liked it as the sewing table too. The uses for these are endless. Could be used in the bathroom to put all your girly beautifying things!!

LuAnn

Great idea. I've seen old shoes turned into many thing but never painted like this. Good job!!!!!

LuAnn

These are all great. Really love the snowman!!

LuAnn

My friend: Be still my heart--what great junk. No favorites just love them all!! Can't wait to see what you come up with.

LuAnn

Georgia-my sentiments exactly-what a sale. Would have had to take a truck!!

LuAnn

How elegant is this. You certainly do good work.

LuAnn

Kathy:

This is great. Love how you put it all together.

LuAnn

Wow great haul. What girl would want a bed like that--maybe painted white and distressed or maybe even pink. What a deal on your finds--especially the bed's. Good job.

LuAnn

Great save. You do good work! Keep 'em coming.

LuAnn

It's nice to have pieces from our childhood. Great save.

LuAnn

Nice piece. Good job.

Awesome piece!!!

LuAnn

These may be the newest idea for decorating!! Love 'em.

LuAnn

There's some junkers out there who would fight for those gears to make jewelry out of. You may be someone's new best friend. Great haul.

LuAnn

Ooohh La La is right. This is great. You're right--moving something to a different angle can change the look drastically. Good job.

LuAnn

What a great combination. I too think the tree topper gives it the right touch and the crystals give it "bling". Good Job.

LuAnn

I like this look. Especially the greenery on the basket top. It's hard to believe the holidays are just over the next small hill. Although I was in the mood a little today as we had some snow flurries.

Keep up the good work.

LuAnn

Ms. Frog Princess: This is just too charming. I love all you have done to your porch. I too can't wait to see what you do for the upcoming holiday.

LuAnn (Another Michigan Junker)

PS Welcome to the site. Looking forward to more pics of your projects.

Very nice. I'm also too far away to enjoy your booth. You do such a great job.

LuAnn

Great finds. Love the keys. Would be great hung by ribbon on a Christmas tree.

LuAnn

I've always loved terrarium's (since I sometimes forget to water). This is great. Good job.

LuAnn

Really love the shelf. Cool idea. I've checked out your blog and love the hanging sled. I've been wanting to do that in my kitchen but JH didn't think it could be done. So now I know it can. I'll show him the pics and hopefully soon I too will have a cool sled hanging from my ceiling to decorate for the holidays. Welcome to the site and thanks for all your creative ideas.

LuAnn

PS--as a kid we use to travel throught Duluth on our way to Lake Vermillion (my GP's resort). It seemed whenever we went through there it was always raining!

Lani: This is just beautiful. Can't be there but would love to see pics from this year.

LuAnn

Love this too!! The rusty thingy looks like some of the pieces I picked up a couple of weeks ago at a farm/estate sale. This is a cool look one could pick by the kitchen all year round. Good Job.

LuAnn

Once again you are amazing! This is just great. Good job. Can't wait to see the rest.

LuAnn

Great find and love how you put it use. Good Job.

LuAnn

Very cleaver!!

LuAnn

PS Welcome to the site

Guess I may just have to keep my old typewriter now.

LuAnn

Hope everything is ok now. What a haul!! Table tops are an idea. Let's see pics of the finished projects.

LuAnn

These are way cool. You are so creative!!

LuAnn

PS Lovely weather we're having today!

Very charming. Love the black and white! Good job.

LuAnn

Lots of cool junk. Good luck.

LuAnn

Great haul. Love the wire items.

LuAnn

Good haul!

LuAnn

This is great. Guess you could change out the side to what ever you want or for the seasons. Love it.

LuAnn

Thanks for the lesson. I've always wanted to do mosiac but wasn't sure how to start. Thanks again.

LuAnn

What a charming bathroom. One may never get out of the tub! Good job!

LuAnn

These are great. Love what you did with the lamps.

LuAnn

PS Welcome

Sue:

I must say this is just beautiful. You are so talented. I love the little "penny doll" and rhe fairy garden. You do good work!

LuAnn

What a cool junkin' punkin' Congrats--you too should have a day off.

LuAnn

I'll be at the poles!!

LuAnn

How cute are those pumpkins. Love this.

Happy Halloween

LuAnn

This is really neat. Great use of items.

Welcome aboard!

LuAnn

Way to go. Sometimes money isn't everything. I like this.

LuAnn

This too is unique. You have great creativity.

LuAnn

Ingenious idea. Love it.

LuAnn

Love bird houses and this is cute. Good Job!!

LuAnn

This is way cool. Good Job!!!

LuAnn

PS Welcome to the site. Look forward to more great projects.

Love the green one. Would fit just great in my house.

LuAnn

Good job!!

LuAnn

Love the lamp. Can't wait to see the finished project.

LuAnn

Can I go saling with you--great deals and great ideas.

LuAnn

Cleaver idea. I too will be on the look out for more window. One can never have too many.

LuAnn

OK that's it--I'm on my way down to be taught by the best. This room is just to charming I may have to stay awhile--a long while!!

LuAnn

OK Kathy this is just way to cool. On your way to the others you can stop at my house--in the process of redoing my spare room. I just may have to try something like this--the problem is I wouldn't want to come out!! Keep 'em coming

LuAnn

These look great. Got to be the best holiday around.

LuAnn

PS Welcome!!!!

Not quite sure where the wooden piece came from--but it looks like a fan but because I found it at a farm who knows--it was covered with hay??? As for the osage oranges/hedgeapples--you can check out the site about them at www.hedgeapple.com. Lots of information.

LuAnn

Cindy:

No it's not snowing. Got real dark for a while, poured and now the sun's out! go figue. Will post pics when I get some projects done.

LuAnn

Ditto--way cool. Have been thinking about a journal lately for the same reason but never really got around to it since I couldn't find one I liked. Well Duh--make my own. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep it up.

LuAnn

What an organizing idea. The skies the limit when it come to outside decorating. Will have to try this for all the junk ideas I've ripped out of magazines.

LuAnn

Georgia:

Never thought of painting these (even in the garden). These are great. Here's a shortcut for making the labels (the secretary in me)--there are self stick labels out there that can be used to type all your holiday words on at once, print and then place on the stakes. Saves from using glue--just a thought.

LuAnn

How could anyone not want this as their favorite place. Too cool for words. Don't have anything like that here (Michigan) that I know of--too bad.

LuAnn

I suppose you could make these smaller if you could find windows that size. If not, try a hand at making some out of larger picture frames (hay not a bad idea if I do say so myself--may have to try that).

LuAnn

These too are charming. Love the santa's.

LuAnn

Sharon--these are just charming. Such talent! If you're ever this way stop by I'd like to see them in person.

LuAnn

These are just great. I've checked out your blog--great projects. Keep them coming.

Welcome!

LuAnn

I'm sure you'll come up with something great. There is no wrong way to make these. I think pickets for the top would look cool. It will let in the sun, rain (necessary if you put plants in) and air. Some of these conservatories can get real warm inside if there is no circulation! I'll post pics when she has it done (which she told me won't be till the spring). She too is quite talented with putting together a room, a garden, and justa about anything else. Talk soon.

LuAnn

Love your dolls. I remember having a raggedy ann when I was a kid. Thanks for the memories!

Welcome!

LuAnn

Ditto what Georgia said. This is just beautiful! Sure you're not a florist in junkers clothes? You do have the knack. Looking forward to next months delivery. Thanks for showing us how!

LuAnn

PS-what's the wire thingy?

WOW love your top 10. Don't know how you could do just 10 with so much "junk" out there. Oh, to have a place like that in the area!

LuAnn

Welcome aboard. Glad you posted this cool project. Would you believe I was on Craig's Free List this morning and there was an old drinking fountain out there. Now I know what can be done with that. Great idea.

Welcome again--enjoy!

LuAnn

Holy Moly what a haul. WOW lots of goodies! It's too bad your favorite place closed. Have had a few of those this way too. I too see a conservatory in there waiting to bust loose. Post when done.

Talk soon my friend

LuAnn

Sharon:

Thanks for the scoop on how to make these. Will have to try these as I have a multitude of mashers. And YES it's getting colder up here. Doesn't seem too bad if the sun's shining. Talk soon

LuAnn

Sharon:

Scarry witch. Love what you and Cythia have done to make these projects. Could you post how you made the faces? Great piece. Keep your pics coming.

LuAnn

Glad you took the plunge and posted these awesome bird feeders. How cute are they!!! Especially like all the little ones hanging for the wheel.

Welcome!!

LuAnn

You are truly welcome. This site offers creativity in a broad spectrum of mediums. No one ceases to amaze me with their projects and of course all the comments that are attached. Have enjoyed your projects and look forward to seeing more.

LuAnn

Hay friend: great finds. Loved your story. We junkers don't mind a little dirt. Sounds like your weekend wasn't a total bust. New friends are always welcome. Show what you do with you new treasures. Talk soon.

LuAnn

Cynthia:

I really like these. You are so talented! May have to try my hand at one of these for the CAT!

LuAnn

Isn't this the greatest. You're right--who needs wrapping paper. This is tremendous. So much like a lady!

LuAnn

These are classy. I like the looks. One can never be sick of silver.

LuAnn

What an ingenious idea. Love your decorating ideas.

LuAnn

PS--Welcome aboard and enjoy. Looking forward to more of your posts!

Can't help with the glue but your pieces were worth saving. Hope to see pics soon with what you've done.

LuAnn

Love your garden art, bird house (squirrel too) and lightning rod. I am so into anything chippy, rusty and the like for my gardens. Your garden's are great--you do good work!

LuAnn

Looks great. Love the column. Happy Falloween

LuAnn

Great desk for your creativity. Hope to see more.

LuAnn

Lovely "Plant your wagon".

LuAnn

This is truly a beautiful piece of furniture out of cast off from others.

LuAnn

Gretchen:

First of all--congrats on being "contributor". I know you'll let us all see your tremendous creativity.

The outdoor area is awesome. Your FIL/MIL did a great job and practically for free. Doesn't get any better than that.

LuAnn

Welcome to the site! Your fall porch looks great--very falloween. Good Job.

LuAnn

Hay Ms. Contributor!! Looks like everyone had a real "trashin' good time". Can't wait to see more of this event.

LuAnn

Congrats Lani on your new "junk projects" position. I know you'll pass along your great creative ideas.

LuAnn

Oh to have a screen porch. You did a great job.

LuAnn

Gretchen:

Lovely porch. Makes you want to come and sit a spell!

LuAnn

Welcome to the site. I love your chairs. Any child would love these in their room. Great Job!

LuAnn

WOW-this is a great look. Like the 360 idea. Aren't 12 ft ceilings great. The table on a table is a good choice for these areas. You have set a "very scarry" table. Good job.

LuAnn

WOW! I like this. Great idea.

LuAnn

And yet another great idea. I too can see these at different heights on a sideboard for ANY holiday. Good Job.

LuAnn

Post pics when you're done. Can't wait to see it put to use. Can't beat free junk.

LuAnn

Kathy:

This is too cool. Been wondering what to do with the shutters I have--now I know. Great job. Love the use of picture frames as the top along with the embelishments.

LuAnn

Kathy:

WOW this is great. Cool charming look. Like what you've done with the bottles. Good job.

LuAnn

Kathy:

Love your conservatory. I like the smaller size. Cool side board too!!

LuAnn

These are just darling. Looks like Georgia got all the junk huh!

LuAnn

These are just too cool! Where do you come up with ALL those ideas. I'd have brain sprain with all that creating. LOL

LuAnn

WOW-you've done the "pink" proud. Loved your garden area!

LuAnn

Congrats to the "newly" weds! What a wonderful memory for all.

LuAnn

"Just in time" for the Fall. You did a great job. Love the clock face.

LuAnn

What a great job in such short time. Love the Junk Basket Lady overseeing the whole ceremony. Your son's lucky to have you!

Good luck to the newly weds.

LuAnn

What a grand table!!

LuAnn

Congrats!! This looks great. You did an awesome job!!

LuAnn

Great projects--wine tote the best. Keep up the good work.

Welcome to the site. Looking forward to more projects.

LuAnn

Clever idea. Passed up a few of these a couple of weeks ago (the handles were missing)--guess I missed a cool project.

LuAnn

I love this look especially the gate.

LuAnn

Way to go. Love the colors.

LuAnn

Very ingenious. Who would have thought. Great use of unusual items.

LuAnn

You rock girl!!!
LuAnn

Love the look! Saw a few of these trivets this weekend at an ES--passed them by--guess I shouldn't have!.

LuAnn

Welcome aboard. Clever idea. Now let's see more!

LuAnn

This is just lovely. You've done a great job. Lets see more.

LuAnn

I'll let you know what I come up with. Although most of the plastic bottles shapres aren't made any more but will see what I can come up with--how about a curler holder (made from a plastic bottle)? It was such a hoot to look at these.

Talk soon.
Lu

Be still my heart. Love this shed. I've always wanted a potting shed just like that. Can't have one so I settled for a potting area in the back yard. You have done wonders with found items. Anyone would love this in their back yard.

LuAnn

Great finds. There are so many things that can be done with these old light shades. Good luck with your projects--post pics when you're done.

LuAnn

You are very talented. Love all of your windows. Couldn't ask for a better looking way to save the earth!!

LuAnn

Wow to have one of these. It is a great gift. Looks great just like it is and the way you decorated it.

LuAnn

Lovely falloween decorations. Can't wait to see this years.

LuAnn

You are truly a genious. This looks great. Many ideas for many seasons.

LuAnn

Thanks everyone for the kind words. They are truly appreciated.

I can't really bring this in the house--no room on main level and won't fit up the stair case. I plan on putting my garden art and planters in there this winter BUT in the spring comes the big plans of putting plants on the top shelf and not sure about the bottom shelf yet. Still trying to think of ideas to decorate--(i.e. chandilier or other light source; door knob, outside decorations). Thanks for the idea of using a wheeled art to move this around--could come in handy when changing the look of my back deck.

Thanks again!!

LuAnn

Ok now you've got me stumped. Maybe a child's ball?

LuAnn

Glad I could help. Can't wait to see yours. Mine is heavy also. It took my nephew and the JH just to bring it around back and up to the deck. Good luck.

LuAnn

I could move this in but it's rather bulky and hard to maneuver but it is an idea.

LuAnn

PS Thanks for all the good comments

Now this is a room you wouldn't want to come out of. I like it alot. Aren't hubby's grand. Couldn't do without mine!

LuAnn

Once again love the suit cases.

LuAnn

Love the witch. Also love the suitcase stack!

LuAnn

You did remove the blader didn't you? Looks good!

LuAnn

Ah let me guess--A bowling ball! Do we have a winner? Like Mr Pumpkin Head.

LuAnn

How cute is this!! Good job.

LuAnn

Love these pieces. Lots of possibilities. Great haul.

LuAnn

I really like this idea. And you're right they care expensive if complete. There were several at an ES last weekend and I couldn't afford them. These would be real easy to change for the holidays! Keep up the good work.

LuAnn

No I don't mind being called LuLu--as a kid I was called "Little LuLu"--like the comic. May try the Christmas scene--good idea. You could make one of these for yourself.

Talk soon my friend
LuAnn

Mad scientist? Nah--we're never mad just a little crazy at times. This looks like a great place to work!!

LuAnn

This is very ingenious!!! Love it.

LuAnn

Good job! Very cute! Can you list how you made these?

LuAnn

Love what you've done here. Love the shelf!

LuAnn

I've been wanting one of these window planter house (or a conservatory as a friend calls it) for a long time. Just happened to find one at an estate sale this summer. Should have seen JH and I trying to get it home in my little car. Took 2 trips and a jeep but it made it in one piece. Plan on dressing it up soon.

Thanks

LuAnn

Again--great ideas!!!

LuAnn

PS Love your website

Hay--I see you found something to do with those cylinders. Great idea. May have to try that!!

LuAnn

PS-don't let anyone know I'm doing this from work-shhhhhh

This is an ingenious idea. I like it a lot.

LuAnn

PS-welcome to this awesome site where we all think alike!

Kim:

Hurray--love your Falloween setting. Looks great. Love the names on your pumpkins!!

LuAnn

PS-Glad you were able to post pics!! Good Job!! :)

Sue:

Never would have thought to hang a clock from a ladder but you did and it looks great. Will have to keep my eyes open for a ladder and/or clock.

LuAnn

There's nothing better than FREE junk!!

LuAnn

Kathy:

Very charming. Like what you've done. Good use of multi found objects. You go girl!!

LuAnn

Z-eek it is! Thanks

Lu

Hay friend: These finds are just great. I guess things always change so if you want to change your stye it gives you more chances to go SHOP TIL YOU DROP.

Went to an ES yesterday where I found that "funky" tray thing. The first item up for bids was a typewriter (had to be one of the first ever made) and I was speechless as to the final cost-$4250.00!!!! At least the rest of the sale wasn't quite that high.

See you at 5:00!! A glass of wine will be waiting for you.

LuAnn

5:00 is dinner time so what would like to go with those laughs?

Haven't named my scarecrow yet. How about Zeek to go with Zoe and Zelda?

LuAnn

Thanks for all the great ideas. I'll post pics when I finally decide what to do with it.

LuAnn

Love what you did with the meat grinders--great idea. I too had a great junk partner--you'll see pics soon when I post my fall porch.

Lucky you--lots of cool fall stuff!

LuAnn

I'm not real good at merchandising but loved what you've done. I'd make a bee-line straight to your booth!!

LuAnn

This is a very ingenious idea. Who woodda thought built in halloween design.

Good Job

LuAnn

What a howling good job you did there!!

LuAnn

Cool fireplace! Love the look.

LuAnn

PS-how does Santa get in through this fireplace?

Love the wire basket with all the clocks. I guess you'll always know what time it is. lol

LuAnn

Lucky you--great gift!

LuAnn

Lani:

Love everything you've done to your porch. Puts me in the mood to finish mine. Will post soon.

Good Job!

LuAnn

Great job. Love the idea.

LuAnn

Nice way to save a window. As it's been said before you can never have enough windows whether on your house or IN your house.

LuAnn

Clever idea. Would never have thought to use it that way. My JH Aunt has a couple of these so I'll relay the idea.

Thanks for sharing

LuAnn

Great ideas. I've always loved birdhouses!!

Welcome to this wonderful "junk" site.

LuAnn

Thanks for the offer but at least with this OT I'll have more $$$ to spend on junk!

LuAnn

Love this look!!

LuAnn

Nice makeover!!

LuAnn

This is great. I'm at a loss as to what this was before, maybe some kind of a wire basket?

LuAnn

PS starting to put my porch together will post pics when done (although right now it's difficult to find time as my POE (place of employment) has requested my presence for OT each day and some on Sundays--Boo Hoo don't they know I've better things to do?)

Your posting has worked. Seen many newbees out there. Now for the rest of you--don't be afraid join the party!!!

LuAnn

Now this is way cool, being able to use the stove for something other than cooking! Great job.

LuAnn

PS welcome to the site and enjoy!!!

These are great. Good job and congrats on what you raised for breast cancer. We all know it needs all the donations they can get to beat this disease.

LuAnn

PS Welcome to the site!

This is way to cool. I too would like to try mosiacs but was a little hesitant. Did you put the mosiac medium riggt on a wood table top? Heard you need to use some kind of green board? Can you fill us in!

LuAnn

PS welcome to the best website around. Such nice folks and never a mean word just lots of good comments and support.

Cool project. Now have an idea for the old sap buckets I've got lying around.

LuAnn

Sue:

I must say you have certainly out done yourself on this one. It is so inviting your guests may never want to leave. Your idea about doing the porch in sections is great; otherwise it can be overwhelming. We all know what happens when you're overwhelmed--nothing!! Can't wait to get started on my own. Going shopping in the basement, garage, shed and neighborhood fields. Will post when done. There will be a surprise--my "junk swap" gift--too cool for words.

LuAnn

OK I'm not in Minnesota but after looking at this sure wish I was. Good luck MN junkers--go out and get some good deals.

LuAnn

This is just too cute!

LuAnn

Cool display. Love the roller skate.

LuAnn

What a terrific idea!!

LuAnn

Kari:

Once again great display. Love the shutter shelves. May need to pick some up myself.

LuAnn

Who would have thought so many farm items could look so good on the walls.

LuAnn

Good idea and looks great.

LuAnn

Once again your collages are truly inspiring and motivating!!!

LuAnn

Lani:

Congrats. Your design is a true winner!

LuAnn

Charming idea!!

LuAnn

Once again you've pulled it all together. I could learn alot from your posts.

LuAnn

Me too-I'd love to your the rest of your decorating! You do such a good job of putting things together.

LuAnn

Lovely table scapes! You inspire creativity!

LuAnn

Clever idea for use of old chairs. Good job!

LuAnn
(Orion-not to far from you)

Great area. Love it love it love it!! Yes, would love to see what's in the drawers.

LuAnn

Welcome to the site. Your idea is just great and I like simple. Love it.

LuAnn

Would love to see pics of your farm!

Bohlin:

Hello from Michigan USA. Believe it or not it's STILL raining here. Bum of a weekend.

Have no idea what a onion scratcher is? So I may have one of those not sure.

Thanks for the good comments.

LuAnn

PS Send us some pics of your side of the world. My ancestors were from Norway--not to far from you!

Yes, I'd love one on my porch. I'm partial to stripes. LOL What kind of spools are these, what were they used for? Don't think I've seen them before.

Good luck at your sale.

Talk soon my friend.

LuAnn

Cynthia:

No they're not big graters just regular size. Maybe it's the reflection in the mirror that makes it look bigger.

Gladly send you some rain--we are now under a flood watch.

LuAnn

Very Clever!!

LuAnn

OK another good use. There is never an end to repurposing!

As you know I was at Utica Antique Market Saturday and saw about a half dozen of these. The only problem was they were too much $$$$ so I passed them by. Guess I should look for more.

Talk soon friend.
LuAnn

You always come up with the most ingenious ideas!! Good Job.

LuAnn

These are great. Would look good out on the patio.

LuAnn

PS pretty kitty!!

Laura:

All these projects created by you and your DH are truly inspiring. Keep up the good work!!

LuAnn

Gretchen:

Loved all of your pics regarding junk decorating. They are very inspirational. Can't wait to see what I can do with my "cottage" room.

Your garden is just great. I love anything to do with gardening, garden paths, and garden art. We always look forward to next year and what we can come up with.

Great job!!!

LuAnn

Good job. I also like your photo holder.

LuAnn

Isn't the UP just the greatest place. We would travel through the UP on our way to Lake Vermission MN. Lake Superior is beautiful (but toooooo cold to swin in).

Love your project. Great ingeniuity.

LuAnn

Great and clever. Endless possibilities to change for each season. Now I guess I'll have to make one of these!!

LuAnn

Tons of junk! So tell me how much gravy are you going to serve with all those gravy boats???

LuAnn

Lani: This is truly charming. I'm going to the Utica Antique Market this weekend and hopefully I can find some of these. Good Job.

LuAnn

Do we post our projects for this contest in "Member Junk"?

I found a flat grater yesterday and have a simple idea for it. Will post soon-definetly before 9/15!!

LuAnn

I kept the paper on the tile, arranged the tiles on the paper side like you want them, trace the outline, with an exacto knife make cuts in the tile until it comes loose, remove the paper and place the domino's on the sticky side. (Repeat for more). Hope this helps.

LuAnn