RobJ98167
Burien, WA, USmember
Gender: Male
Member Since: 01/08/2009
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Vases
I had some scrap moulding laying around last year, during the remodel of my house, and thought I should be able to make something out of it. So I came up with these "Vases". I just nailed 4 pieces of...
Soap Stand for my Mom
I saw a soap dish on Ikea Hacker- made from a heavy candle stick and a pie plate- Not wanting to waste what could be a perfectly good Pie Tin (In hopes of pie for later) I started scavenging the...
Somebody STOP me!!!
I was trying to think of an idea for some plumbing pipe... and I wasgoing to do a table with a tray and do mosaic tile... but then I waslooking around the garage and it came to me! A stop sign! So I...
Wheels on fire
Ever wonder what to do with those old truck wheels? You know the ones sitting in your yard? Well here is one thing I made- A bbq! Here are the steps: Find an old pick up wheel (I got mine on...
You knew it was coming...
A License Plate Birdhouse! Was a fairly easy build,,, just three old license plates and some bending with a sheet metal bender and some rivets. I think it adds class to my landscape! Just need to add...
A placce to park my tired bones
I found this faux wicker setee in mom's dumpster- I always wanted a loveseat on my porch. I wish I had taken before pics- it looked like a cat was using it for a scratching post- I cleaned it up and...
More License Plate planters
I can'r stop at one- A couple of more planters made from license plates- I'm running out of plants- birdhouse next?
Licensed to plant
I have dozens of old license plates. I love to see how others have re-used them as roofs for bird houses. I made a planter out of these two. I like the look!
I saw the light- it was ugly!
I repurpose a pair of hideous lamps into 2 new patio tomato planters! I simply tok the urn style lamps apart (Of course I saved all the parts for use later) Attached a small part of the lamp (for a...
Trellis
I needed another trellis in the garden for my Aunt Shirley Squash (syrian Summer Squash) to grow up on. I had these plastic border fence pieces I bought at a yard sale some time ago, so I stuck...
Taters no more
A neat old potato basket form North Dakota makes a wonderful planter for coral belles and a hosta. Just lined it with a coco-fibre mat and filled with potting soil and the plants! Yes this is another...
Coffee, tea or Ivy?
This planter is made out of a coffee Carafe, with a stainless steel bottom so I was able to drill some drain holes. As you see it creates "Ambiance" out on the deck with my morning coffee. I had to...
Topsy Turvey Planters on the Cheap!
My good friend Cheap Vegetable Gardener posted hoe to make these "topsy Turvey" upside down tomato planters. I had to do some too!- Made out of pop bottles and duct tape- just the right price for...
Yet Another mint tin project- Super Tin
I love this altoids Mint tin I bought years ago- Nice to finally have a use for it. I put a clock works in it that fit just right- now it is a clock for my bathroom! Thanks to Janis Gurney for her...
MY LITTLE GRASS SHACK
I had an old canopy (an "e-z up") whose top has seen better days - it was torn- so I did what any good re-user would do and made a new one from reed fencing. I am gonna put this where you see the...
Another Mint tin project, Domo Arigato Mr Roboto
Inspired by Catbishop and simul66's wonderful creations; I stepped into my laboratory and created my own robot- Mr Roboto, who is made from a mint tin, some unistrut hangers bolts and a toy airplane...
Hanging Oil Lamp
This oil lamp conversion was much more work than it appears. I wanted to hang it, so I ran the lamp kit cord for a swag lamp, through the handle of the oil lamp and put the lamp socket up...
Mint Tin Frame
I love Mint Tins. I was in Trader Joe's the other day and found this tin of green tea mints, and of course thought it would make a great Photo Frame keepsake box-It already had a little plastic...
Tool Box Planter
Springtime is here and this young man's fancy is turning to lust... for rust My mom came across this old wooden toolbox years ago, gave it to me and I turned it in to a planter. A little later in the...
Solig Lanterns made from Trash
I was in Ikea yesterday- they had their summer stuff out- I walked by some neat little battery powered lanterns- The Solig Lantern , which looked like my mom's old tupperware tumblers with a light in...
"Faux" Fireplace mantle
My mom wanted a wooden mantle. Her apartment has a brick mantle. So I went out to my garage to look around- I found some pine boards- 10" and 8" and put them together as sort of a half box- The...
Industrial Style Lamp
I found some great "squirrel cage fans" and thought what can I do with them? A swag lamp! I think it looks industrial.
Birdbath and side table
I made a birdbath from an old brass lamp and a silver plated tray. And then I made a table- I found a 15" plant stand at the thrift shop, with the tags still on and added the glass nbspturntable...
Stone Walkway Nearly Free
MakinItHappen | November 20th, 2009
Pennant Christmas Tree Skirt
birdcolor | November 20th, 2009
Tall Quilt Rack
MakinItHappen | November 19th, 2009
Recent comments
Re: Surveyor's tripod lamp
ANother cool tripod! Save some for the rest of us!
posted: 2:15 am on October 25thRe: Tripod lamp (small)
Love those old tripods! Great lamp!
posted: 2:13 am on October 25thRe: Somebody STOP me!!!
Lani- they are available at junk sales, but also craigs list and ebay to nsme a few
posted: 1:49 am on August 7thRe: husband
I have never seen one of those for sale at a junk sale.
posted: 7:27 pm on August 6thRe: dumpster find
Wow I paid over $70 for a bench like that! Good dive!
posted: 7:25 pm on August 6thRe: old coke signs
I am still jealous of the barn. Wanna trade for it???
posted: 7:23 pm on August 6thRe: old coke signs
Humana I am more of an RC guy so I wasn't looking for coke. LOL I have seen it now though!
posted: 7:22 pm on August 6thRe: old coke signs
I dont know what I like better- The Royal Crown sign or the Barn Wall- Guess I will just look at both with envy!
posted: 10:27 pm on July 26thRe: Tennis anyone?
I like this!
posted: 2:42 pm on July 15thRe: What a Racket!
What a great idea to use those old rackets!
posted: 2:41 pm on July 15thRe: Drink Up!
A lot of those bottle bring back memories for me. Great collection Jim
posted: 10:11 pm on July 10thRe: Pyrex Trays - Take One
I don't think I have ever seen a pyrex tray before. Very Cool
posted: 11:56 pm on July 4thRe: Reece's Tin Man Lamp - A Father's Day Gift
Way to go Reese- YOUR DADS ARE SO LUCKY!Cool fathers day present!
posted: 5:26 pm on July 4thRe: old road map wallpaper
Love this- being a car/old scooter guy I think this is a fantastic look. Where on earth did you find that shower curtain?
posted: 5:21 pm on July 4thRe: Taters no more
NDJunkgirl- I am originally from Fairdale N.D., have lived out here (Seattle) since I was 2- we visited every other year. I can attest to the fact that ND does have great junk and great people
posted: 2:25 pm on May 21stRe: Galvanized Flower Garden
Very cool this jim. I wouldn't even know where to find old turkey feeders (around old turkeys I guess) Nice flower picks too
posted: 6:07 pm on May 16thRe: Sewing Table Sink
Mkarl- very cool. I know it is not as wasy as just putting a vessel sink on a sewing machine...As a professional plumber I really like this
posted: 6:01 pm on May 16thRe: "Generating" a new lamp
That is one cool lamp- you have a great scrap yard!
posted: 3:30 am on April 15thRe: Button Tray
It looks like a giant button! How cool!
posted: 2:44 am on April 15thRe: Repurposed Desk Made With Vintage Type and Machinist Table Base
Jenny that is too cool. I love that desk!
posted: 2:37 am on April 15thRe: Topsy Turvey Planters on the Cheap!
OK Try here- http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/04/make-your-own-upside-down-tomato.html
posted: 6:30 pm on April 13thRe: Topsy Turvey Planters on the Cheap!
HEre is CVG's post post. You can also paint the bottles rather than tape them
posted: 6:29 pm on April 13thRe: Topsy Turvey Planters on the Cheap!
Yes the duct tape is to cover the plastic so the roots wont burn- if you look T cvg'S post- he used regular duct tape and had his daughters decorate. I used colored tape for the decoration and the protection
posted: 5:40 pm on April 13thRe: Fish Box Cat Bed
Sammy Cat loves this idea and looks at me and meows- "Why don't you make a bed like that?" Oh sammy- I can't find a fish box!!!
posted: 7:44 pm on April 10thRe: retro space ship propeller table i made last night
Ultra groovy. Luvs it.
posted: 1:47 am on April 9thRe: Funky Funnel Lamp
Snazzy looking lamp there Jim! I especially like the effect the light has on the marbles
posted: 3:19 am on April 6thRe: What to do with iron table base and Chinese checker board?
I gotta quit coming to this site I get more ideas! LOL I love this table. I have an old wooden checker board.... hmmmm
posted: 3:00 am on April 3rdRe: THE "TIN" CLOCK
Looks like I have been inspired again- I have an altoids tin that would make a great clock for the bathroom!Thanks for the idea Janis!
posted: 6:35 pm on April 1stRe: ViNtaGe GLoBe LiGhT FiXtuRe VaSe
My mom would love this!
posted: 10:23 pm on March 30thRe: the Craft Wall Experiment
Who knew that a crib bed frame would make such an efficient storage holder?
posted: 10:22 pm on March 30thRe: MY LITTLE GRASS SHACK
I am, as a matter of fact, selling the car! a 1966 Plymouth Valiant with fuzzy interior. Don't know if it is worth sending to Kentucky though!
posted: 10:17 pm on March 30thRe: Bad Dog
I need to borrow that dign for Romeo- bot Swipe wasn't
posted: 3:11 am on March 29thbveing bad- he was helping you garden
Re: Utensil Holder - Old Heavy Lard Press
My grandma had a lard press almost like this one. Great use for it!
posted: 6:00 am on March 28thRe: Coffeebot
This would look so cool in my coffee bar... might have to copy it!
posted: 11:36 pm on March 27thRe: Altered Altar
One word- BEd Headbord ! Ok thats two words But I think it would make a great head board, or wall decor with a bar in front
posted: 11:33 pm on March 27thRe: RAD-ical Lamp
ANOTHER MASTERPIECE FROM THE KING OF LAMPS!- I get on my knees and bow "I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!"
posted: 12:00 am on March 25thRe: The Owen's Live Here!
i NEVER FIND GREAT STUFF LIKE OLD LETTERS... NICE FIND AND ICE REPURPOSING!
posted: 5:05 am on March 22ndRe: Vintage Barrel Table
VERY COOL-reminds of the old movies were guys would play checkers on the pickle barrel in the general store!
posted: 5:02 am on March 22ndRe: Old Rusty Plumbing Knob Shelf!
Being ans old plumber, I love this idea! You have inspired me!
posted: 10:03 pm on March 21stRe: Push Lawnmower Lamp
I like this lamp! Would look cool on my memorie table!
posted: 9:56 pm on March 21stRe: GRATE WREATH
What a cool wreath, but what a really cool planter! Heading on out to the wood shed now to copy it!
posted: 9:33 pm on March 21stRe: Doll Leg Vase
Reminds me of the leg lamp from "a Christmas Story" Great whimsy!
posted: 5:53 am on March 21stRe: Machine Shop Posey
Very Nice- I never know what to do with thhose light shades!
posted: 1:43 am on March 19thRe: GOTTA LOVE THOSE FOUNTAINS
That tub is one great find! I like fountains too!
posted: 1:37 am on March 19thRe: Vintage wooden sled with iceskates
I don't have skates but I gotta an old sled my Grandpa made me when I was a baby- or rather one he fixed up for me-It was my dad's-You have inspired me!
posted: 1:28 am on March 19thRe: Screened Porch ..#2 & #3
That furniture is dabomb! You must be really proud!
posted: 1:20 am on March 18thRe: Can you tell what these are?
Those are WAY COOL!You really have an eye for good junk
posted: 1:15 am on March 18thRe: pub window rescue
Cool window! Any thought of using it as a window? The whole collection looks just great- love it!
posted: 8:01 pm on March 17thRe: "Fan" cy Jewelry Organizer
LOL Looks like it would also make a great note center- for those of us who don't have too much bling!
posted: 6:59 pm on March 17thRe: Organize Your Desk with Dominoes
Very cool! I need some dominoes to make things~!
posted: 6:57 pm on March 17thRe: Art with Heart Show concluded...Upcycling in Georgetown, Texas
I am kinda partial to the coffee man- but I love that game table!
posted: 4:29 am on March 17thRe: Industrial Can Lamp
Very cool lamp Georgia- I like the combined industrial look with the softness of the shade!
posted: 9:42 pm on March 15thRe: "THE UNCOLA Crate" Shadow Box Table
Cool Idea! I have and old coca cola crate a bit deeper, That my mom got years agoa when I was a boy, Guess it is an antique now. I may have to copy this idea!
posted: 11:55 pm on March 13thRe: Birdbath and side table
That's Sammy Cat he and my dog Romeo think Quality Assurance is their number one job. They inspect all my work!
posted: 2:53 am on February 28thRe: How-To Make a High Voltage Electrical Glove Lamp
I must ask- wouldn't be easier to pot a lamp rod through the glove first, sealing with duct tape, then pour the plaster?
posted: 2:50 am on February 28thRe: Back to school Bird Bath Fountain
I repair those damn water fountains at work, this makes me smile!
posted: 9:08 pm on February 21stRe: Rockin Pot Holders
Cool pot holders
posted: 8:59 pm on February 21stRe: Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!
PSI have used them in the past as aquariaum decorations- they work great for that
posted: 7:51 pm on February 13thRe: Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!
I love insulators- I display different ones in my bathroom- Their shapes, lines are unique and good looking... what a find!
posted: 7:50 pm on February 13thRe: Primitive Powder Room
Love the light fixture. Nice bathroom!
posted: 7:26 pm on January 8th