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Pamela Meyers, Marietta, GA, USmember
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Member Since: 05/22/2009
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Brass and Burlap
An old brass magazine basket, transformed with some twine, burlap ribbon and webbing. Now it's on the floor next to my stove, a very sturdy place to corral my extra cutting boards. I like that its...
New Life for an Old Kilt
At my local thrift shop l discovered an authentic Scottish kilt priced at the exact price of $3.96. The soft wool and lovely grey tartan were very appealing. It even came with a kilt pin...
Hanging by Threads
I had salvaged an old piece of tow rope for its cool hook to use in some future project. I was about to toss the grimy rope but decided to soak it in Oxyclean and launder it...that's when...
Pears, Pinecones and Pomegranates
A little twine twist to Thanksgiving decorations...pine cones, dried pomegranates, cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, and... lightbulbs! A friend showed me some twine covered light bulb...
Bejeweled Bouquets
My son got married in August and ever since I have been extraordinarily interested in wedding details (or just plain nosy).
Tootsie Roll Tin
An old paint tin, decoupaged with discarded tootsie roll wrappers from the work lunchroom. (I swear I did not eat them all!) All ready for the trick-or-treaters!
Air Plant Sculpture
Back when we did junk swap (!) I received some cool pieces of wood from Green Colleen. Took me awhile to come up with something but I decided to glue the pieces together which provided perfect...
JunkSwapTreasures
Received my swap box from partner GreenColleen...enough to keep me busy for awhile! Anyone see something come to life? All ideas are welcomed!
Mini Stepladder Card Tree
Inspired by Funky Junk Donna's stepladder tree (you might have started a trend here, Donna) and also by a couple of other posts using ladders to display cards--- I remembered I had this mini...
Vintage Glitter Bells
An uncomplicated table display using three paperboard glitter bells that have been in my family for almost 60 years! They are in really good condition, my flash photography doesn't do them...
Winter hanging baskets
Worked in the yard over the weekend and was ready to store the summer flower baskets in the garage...decided instead to use them to dress up the gate arbor for the winter. Just left the...
Cider Jug Lamp
I pulled this glass cider jug out of the recycle bin last Thanksgiving...it was too cool to throw out. It took me a while to figure out exactly what to do with it...but glad I saved it...
Footlocker Facelift
A super useful storage chest...feeling its age....decided to give it a face lift!
eBook Cover #2
here's the other Kindle cover.
eBook Cover
I received a Kindle for Christmas and have been looking for just the right cover...so many choices and the ones I want are expensive. Finally came up with the idea of making one out of a thrift store...
Measuring up
A drawerful of measuring tapes, a wooden box, and some Modge Podge..
Copper Tray - Saved
Can you believe this was in a junk box destined for curbside trash...my mom salvaged it for me when she was helping her friend clean out for a move. This copper beauty is nearly 2-feet in...
Sailors' Stockings
Another project using my pile of maritime charts... I cut out a stocking shape then sewed with some clear vinyl overlay for a little more durability. Made the stocking liner out of burlap...
Skate Date
The woman's figure skate usually gets all the attention so I thought I'd utilize one of my son's old hockey skates as well in this year's display.
Gettin' ready for Halloween
The rake was in a fire....the handle was melted off and the head turned completely black...I really was going to throw it away but then was inspired by the black color when I saw these brilliant...
Junk Swap Embellishments
A couple of 45 record adapter "spiders" from my junkswap partner Patti (UpYourAttic)...put to use as package decor.
Drink Up!
Not so original as I took the inspiration from so many previous posts...So easy... 1. A 50-cent (seriously) enamel pot that I picked up at a garage sale years ago...never did anything...
PokerFace...I mean PokerFlag
Here are the red white and blue poker chips from my junk swap partner Patti (UpYourAttic) ... originally I planned to make a garland or just use them as tags but then the patriotic colors spoke to...
Marble ous!
I pulled out my collection of old clay and glass marbles...decided to display them "flat" for a change, instead of in the mason jar....The wood tray/bowl was a flea market steal for a dollar!
AmmoBox Table
My husband was cleaning out his workroom. I intercepted this cool wood box designated for the recycle bin. (you'd think he'd know better by now) Turns out to be an Czech ammo box...
Money Box
Cleaned out a desk drawer and found some foreign currency brought back from my son's world travels...not worth enough to exchange back into US$ so grabbed the modge podge and a wooden tea box...
Cleaning out the closet
.....Some would consider old doll clothes junk... I sold my vintage Barbie doll, but couldn't part with the outfits, which were handmade by my mother... They were stored in a box...until I...
JunkSwapGoodies
My box full of loot from UpYourAttic...thank you Patti!! dominoes, a box of blue and red cardboard poker chips...the makings of a garland? or use them for tags? wood shoe stretchers, wonderful...
Shower flange candleholders
More goodies from my plumber's trash box...
Getting Ready for Easter
Just completed a bathroom renovation...rescued the old fixtures out of my plumber's trash box as he was throwing them out...he thought that was funny.
Valentines, buttons and keys
Who doesn't like vintage Valentines?
Piggy Bank
I like to stash away spare change in old tins stored in my kitchen cabinet.... I thought the graphics on this particular contemporary, but not vintage can of cocoa made it just too cute to...
Updated Office Organizers
Another idea from Urban Outfitters...one wall section in the store was covered in all sorts and sizes of scrap wood...I remembered I had some wood floor samples and counter top chips...used them to...
Funky Matchbook Sandwich
This idea came from a book in Urban Outfitters...I perused the store's book table while waiting for my daughter to try on clothes...don't remember the title but it was filled with recyling and...
The Holly and the...
Another mix and match repurpose....
Very Simple
My dear husband rolls his eyes at the things I save...but I love ginger beer and especially took to this particular brand for the rich dark amber glass and the graphics (looks like our dog...
Horse Collar Wreath
A ratty old leather horse collar, the leather worn, stuffing coming out, complete with rusty buckle....rescued...all dressed up with a red bow and ready to welcome in the holidays...
Warm Welcome
Here's another sled posting, minus ice skates...instead, last year's plastic snowflake from a store display discard pile...
Scrap Fabric Ornaments
Inspired by some old fabric-covered styrofoam ball ornaments that have been in my family for years....I scrounged through my bag of fabric scraps and ribbons....Easy project, no...
Silver Memories Tree
Not that original, but another version of what can be done with old keepsakes....a mini tree decorated with several generations of silver baby cups, silver rattles, and a few pieces of jewelry too...
Candle Light
I was looking for something to tie into the zebra print chaise...this is what I came up with...
World's Largest Pincushion
I saw a similar chaise in a home furnishings store for over $1000 and thought I could do that....my daughter had this mini-chaise since childhood so dragged it down out of her room and gave it a face...
A Window and a Rug
Here's another window put to good use undercover... I inherited this handmade-by-my-grandmother hooked rug and enjoyed it many years....but...one side was fraying and disintegrating and had outlived...
I used to be an onion box
Did not remember to take a photo before I started this project...but this box was originally a dark brown pine onion box that I have had hanging around forever...it's an odd and awkward size, not...
Tea Box Projects
This site has motivated me to finish up, albeit slowly, a lot of my slow-burner projects.... During the time we lived in Japan I collected tea chests (chabakos) of various sizes...Some I found...
From discarded pottery....
A true testament to one man's junk is another's treasure....I had to pick up my daughter at a friend's house and at the doorstep was a box of pottery vases and bowls of different sizes and colors...
Dart Board Twice Rejuvenated
A garage sale aquisition...it was a dartboard in a previous life but had been outfitted with shelves inside...so that part was easy. The outside cabinet doors were originally black with a beer...
Vintage School Desk
Here's another old school desk...I was inspired by the earlier post (thanks itsnotjunk2me)... A dear friend transformed this garage sale find with a little elbow grease, stenciling and refinishing...
Take a Stand
Picked up this wooden holder/stand at a garage sale for a buck.....not sure what its original purpose was...but knew I could figure out something to do with it...
Trinkets and Treasures Cake
I originally saw this idea years ago...with a baby-shower theme... I modified it for Christmas time ...almost time to bring it out again. I wanted to display some of my favorite childhood...
Stamp Box
A simple lidded wooden box that was once used to ship a ceramic bowl.... ...lots of colorful stamps....
Tea House of the August Moon
When the local Benihana Restaurant was being torn down and rebuilt in a new location, our friend (who also happened to be the manager) told us we could have whatever junk we could carry awayshoji...
Treasured Trunk
A beat up old college trunk (from Kmart some 30 yrs ago!) and a journal full of ephemera from a beloved great-aunt---She saved clippings, Valentine cards, stamps, advertising cards, notes from...
Pinned to the Mat
Started with a collection of Olympic and other misc. pins collected by my three kids over the years-- jumbled up in a shoebox in a closet---I could not seem to find a shadow box frame that worked so...
See the Light
An old floor lamp that still worked but was headed for trash--at the last minute I decided to see if I could rescue it....with a roll of sisal rope and a hot glue gun.
Teen Scene
There have been a lot of posts for creative uses for old records and albums---thought I'd share my 18-year old daughter's display of albums she has collected...she has the eye for the funky, vintage...
My Little Turtle-Pig Meter
When our water meter was replaced, I rescued this old one from the junk pile-- I have hung on to it because I always liked the solid feel and shape of this little fella--and its copper patina. He has...
Another Tote Bag
I saw an earlier post of a cute bluejeans bag purse and thought I'd share another similar posting. I had some red suede purse handles left over from a different project, some leftover lining...
Photo Clipboard
My husband was discarding a few clipboards that were too small as he uses the legal size for work--thought they might work for me....
Once a Crate Now a Shelf
This wooden packing crate for bottles was found discarded on the streets of Tokyo when we were ex-pats living overseas in Japan. (Japan is a junkers paradise as most living quarters are...
Oil-Free Magnet Board
My husband had used this oil drain pan and was ready to discard it---he thought I was insane when I rescued it--- I was looking for a magnet board and knew this great size and shape...
Wooden Champagne Crates
These champagne crates were a find--- I have a feeling they will have many lives....
Souvenir Pennants
I was cleaning out closets and came across these pennants---souvenirs from numerous college visits, road races and various family vacations-- I was aiming for a really creative use for them...
Once upon a screen door
Lots of other wonderful door projects have been posted and it's fun to see them all...This is not very original, just another variation, and is actually the 2nd repurposed life for this simple...
Sew Simple Tassel
Wooden sewing spools are harder to find since almost all threadspools are plastic...This was one I had left when I finally finished the thread...just couldn't throw it away! I covered...
Navigational Chart Tote
My son the merchant mariner brought home all his navigational charts (which the ship's crew junks after sailing is completed) from his six months at sea. He knew that his mother would find...
Time on the Fence
An old fence board, some clocks and some labels and we cover 5 time zones.
Old pedestal table, travel stickers and stamps
Old abandoned table now is hard at work in our kitchen after a little paint and paper makeover. The ladderback chairs came from a different set and now look like they belong.
Old Metal Cash Box Transformed
Cash box transformed with paint and paper
Shadow Box Keys and Lace
Keys and Lace In the old cabinet filled with junk keys I found a few keys that looked like antiques. I wanted to do something a little different with these. I had a piece of crocheted...
Key Frame Mirror
An old file cabinet filled with discarded office and vehicle keys inspired me to do something with them. I had an old mirror, painted it black and then hot glued the keys in a random pattern...
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Recent comments
Re: Dorm Room Wall Addition
Cute idea!
posted: 7:09 am on May 4thRe: Wooden Ski to nautical pool sign
Great transform, wish I could find old skiis for $6!
posted: 7:09 am on May 4thRe: From gross to gorgeous
Wow what a transformation, congratulations on the sale!
posted: 7:08 am on May 4thRe: Reno Scraps to Shabb-u-licious Coffee table
Yes, one more fabulous project. The colors are soothing!
posted: 7:07 am on May 4thRe: Table Lamp
This took a very clever eye to see the lamp in it. I love the new color.
posted: 7:07 am on May 4thRe: PATIO BENCH
I love this transformation!
posted: 7:06 am on May 4thRe: How Grate Owl Art
Very clever and cute!
posted: 7:05 am on May 4thRe: Repurposed Roller Skate Truck No. 10: Double-Axle Heavy Hauler
I love how this came together!
posted: 7:05 am on May 4thRe: Piano Entertainment Unit
You create the best things out of tremendously large pieces! This is wonderful,
posted: 7:04 am on May 4thcan't wait to see what you do with the rest.
Re: Now I Lay Me Down!
This is wonderful! Great job!
posted: 7:03 am on May 4thRe: Repurposed Red Wagon & Singer Sewing Machine Base Storage Table
Very very clever ! Wonderful creation!
posted: 7:02 am on May 4thRe: Old Drawers to End Tables...
Really turned out wonderful! excellent project!
posted: 7:01 am on May 4thRe: Little Red Rosie
Great job on this! Perfect in red!
posted: 7:00 am on May 4thRe: "Plain Jane" gets a face lift
This really is charming! Wonderful transformation!
posted: 5:58 am on March 29thRe: End Tables from old Bar Stools
What a great idea! Love it when the repurpose is better than the original piece!
posted: 5:56 am on March 29thRe: Serving Up a Little Vintage with Some Beverages!
Very very nice. So creative..love the light fixture lemonade!
posted: 5:56 am on March 29thRe: Truckee Veterans Hall Historical Landmark Replica Birdhouse by Greg Zirbel
wow, very well done! Interesting history, too.
posted: 5:53 am on March 29thRe: Outdoor Footstool from Wine Crate & Chair Parts
Nice! Who doesn't like crates?!
posted: 5:52 am on March 29thRe: Repurposed Vent/Exhaust Hood Bird Feeder
What little bird wouldn't want to dine at this fabulous spot?!!
posted: 5:51 am on March 29thAnother creative masterpiece!
Re: Rustic Centre Pieces
Very nice job, you turn the most simplest things into something special!
posted: 5:49 am on March 29thRe: Headboard To Vintage Motel Sign
Nice, love the orange and turquoise colors!
posted: 5:47 am on March 29thRe: Faux Fireplace from Scraps
Wonderful job putting this together. And I want that map above...!!
posted: 5:46 am on March 29thRe: Wooden Signs
Nice work!
posted: 5:45 am on March 29thRe: Back to the Drawing Board
Your sketches are every bit as fabulous as the projects themselves. I would love to see these matted and framed--maybe a collection on a big blank wall...or are you already doing that? Wonderful treasures.
posted: 5:44 am on March 29thRe: Handmade Wooden Barn Quilts
Love all these colors! Nice job on all your quilt designs!
posted: 5:41 am on March 29thRe: Old Window+Vintage Map
I am a map lover so this is fabulous. Great job! I want everything in this picture!
posted: 5:40 am on March 29thRe: Ski Coat Rack
Nice! So simple and useful. Really love this all in black.
posted: 5:38 am on March 29thRe: Rust anything!
very nice. thanks for the tutorial!
posted: 5:37 am on March 29thRe: Vintage blueprint cabinet coffee table
Lucky you. Great find with those blueprint cabinets.. you did a wonderful job.
posted: 5:36 am on March 29thRe: Kitchen Ipad Stand
Love this! Especially like how you used the trowel.
posted: 5:35 am on March 29thRe: Gaga for Galvanized
Wow, you turned this into a gem! I would love this!
posted: 5:34 am on March 29thRe: Old Ladder Wrap and Paper Station...
This is very clever, love your idea!
posted: 5:34 am on March 29thRe: FUNNEL VISION
How unique. I have a rain chain on my house so love this very different one, plus the colors are great. Curious how you fastened it together with wire to keep them from sliding down?
posted: 5:33 am on March 29thWonderful creation!
Re: A Tip for Old Books
These are some great books and love your tip to make them pretty while airing them out in the open. Yes, Legally Blonde...and wasn't her name Paulette, the queen of bend and snap!
posted: 1:23 pm on March 1stRe: Potato Pot-ah-to Dogfoodo !
What a great way to use that potato bin! What do you have the dishes sitting on in the tub?
posted: 1:18 pm on February 20thRe: Bird Bot
Excellent creation!
posted: 1:17 pm on February 20thRe: Industrial, Vintage Playing Cards Wall Art
I love the way you put the cards together with the royals on the diagonal. And the way you tacked them on is a detail I love too...and the measuring tape edging...Wonderful!
posted: 1:17 pm on February 20thRe: NeatTweets Historical Landmark Replica Hellman Ehrman Mansion 1903 The Pine Lodge
Wow such detail, and well put together!
posted: 1:14 pm on February 20thRe: The Tattooed Table
I love the idea of tattooed furniture. This is quite something!
posted: 1:13 pm on February 20thRe: recycled candle holder by mhc designs
Love how you put this together. The horseshoes in that downturned position make for handy handles. Either way would look great!
posted: 1:12 pm on February 20thRe: functional sofa table
I like the leaf shape for the table top!
posted: 1:11 pm on February 20thRe: our aspen coat rack by mhc designs
hey there Colleen! This would be just the accessory in a cabin or lake house. Your photos remind me of "Where's Waldo!"
posted: 1:10 pm on February 20thRe: Artique Project
Love all your pieces! They are so imaginative!
posted: 1:09 pm on February 20thRe: Boys room makeover
I like the blues and oranges, this turned out terrific. Love what you did with that table! clever!
posted: 1:07 pm on February 20thRe: Faux Chalkboard Stenciled Cases
Gorgeous gorgeous! Love how you transformed these, and the little doodad embellishments are the perfect finishing touch.
posted: 8:52 am on January 29thRe: Industrial Dummys
These guys have personality!
posted: 2:46 pm on January 23rdRe: Little Black Table with Tile Top
Nice job!
posted: 2:45 pm on January 23rdRe: Girly Flair for my Thrifty Chair
Excellent and clever transformation! So, the pants did turn out to be a great fit!
posted: 2:43 pm on January 23rdRe: Vintage Wicker Hamper's Revived
Very nice!
posted: 2:42 pm on January 23rdRe: Working Together...a couple old drawers and a sign...
Wonderful job putting it all together!
posted: 2:41 pm on January 23rdRe: Route 66 License Plate Art
I love this, especially the colors!
posted: 2:40 pm on January 23rdRe: Re purpose Dresser - Console Table
This is beautiful! great job!
posted: 2:39 pm on January 23rdRe: From Drab to Fab!
What great vision you had with this piece, it reall is fab!
posted: 2:38 pm on January 23rdRe: Unexpected Centerpiece
This is just lovely in its simplicity. Love all the natural elements!
posted: 9:39 am on November 27thRe: Antique Silverware Facelift
Unique way to coordinate mismatched flatware, perhaps?
posted: 9:38 am on November 27thRe: Vintage Wallpaper Display Repurposed into a Mirror
How fun! Love this!
posted: 9:34 am on November 27thRe: Tomato Cage Christmas Tree
Great way to show off the treasured ornaments...
posted: 9:33 am on November 27thRe: {Feather Studies Handmade Book}
Very nice, I like all the pockets, too
posted: 9:33 am on November 27thRe: Painted Key Necklaces
love these! the embelishments and ribbons...perfect
posted: 9:30 am on November 27thRe: {Birches & Bird} Citrasolv Art Journal Pages
Nice job on aging everything. Nice rubber stamps too!
posted: 9:05 am on November 19thRe: Junkin Around the House
You have some wonderful ideas. I'm especially fond of that hammer handle! Clever!
posted: 9:02 am on November 19thRe: Rust to Mosaic Whimsy!
Wow, this is adorable...a colorful and creative beach bomber and one way to hide rust! (how heavy is the bike now?!) p.s. I vote for a wooden or wicker basket....
posted: 8:57 am on November 19thRe: Repurposed Bicycle Rim Pendant Light Fixture
This is an amazing creation. It's so clever and the graphics are the perfect detail. My husband would love this. I cannot believe I let him throw out two old bike rims this summer!
posted: 8:52 am on November 19thRe: Chest of Drawers Overhaul
Love love this overhaul; the colors are wonderful together! Great job on using the map in all the right places, especially the title on the bottom drawer!
posted: 8:49 am on November 19thRe: Old Iron Hoop Orb
Coolest thing ever! great save! Did you do anything with the barrel staves?
posted: 5:40 am on November 14thRe: Photo holder from reclaimed wood
Simple and so useful! I love wooden clothespin projects.
posted: 7:29 am on November 13thLove the color of the wood, too.
Re: Industrial Foundry Pattern Mirror
Wow what a great idea. I could find a dozen places in my home for this!
posted: 7:28 am on November 13thRe: Recent Up-cycled projects with wood, driftwood and metal !
Very creative, I love that angel!
posted: 7:27 am on November 13thRe: a change to old metal address house numbers
Clever and MUCH personality!
posted: 7:27 am on November 13thRe: Bed Rail Turned Stocking Holder
What a cute idea! and so useful too
posted: 7:26 am on November 13thRe: Repurposed Vintage Sewing Machine Cabinet for Storage
Great job and love the turquoise!
posted: 7:25 am on November 13thRe: Some people call weeds & throwaway frames "junk".
so pretty! Love the gold with the muted flower colors, especially the orange blossoms
posted: 1:44 pm on November 7thRe: Vintage croquet vases
very clever in its simplicity!
posted: 1:42 pm on November 7thRe: Put Your Feet Up...wine crate ottoman
Great job, with the burlap and don't we love crates!
posted: 1:40 pm on November 7thRe: Bejeweled Bouquets
Thanks all for the compliments. The beer bottle is an imported lager bottle, very squatty and has a wider mouth opening. Yes, sometimes beer bottles are under rated!
posted: 1:39 pm on November 7thRe: Repurposed WWII Military First Aid Storage Suitcase Table w/ Sewing Machine Base & Yardsticks
I agree, I love the green and red together as well as the red yardsticks on the inside. I love this piece!
posted: 9:41 am on October 19thRe: Pumpkins with Attitude
These are adorable and so creative!
posted: 8:24 am on October 18thRe: Before and After: Shangri-la Dresser
wow! you gave it a great new white life!
posted: 8:23 am on October 18thRe: EAT
great way to use up scrap pieces! so nice!
posted: 8:22 am on October 18thRe: Repurposed License Plate Clipboards
so very cool! unbelievably creative!
posted: 8:20 am on October 18thRe: License Plate Side Table
This is simply amazing! Love the whole piece but I especially like the license plates on the bottom.
posted: 8:19 am on October 18thRe: Junkin' Sacks made from Recycled Blue Jeans & Leftover Fabrics
Cute! I love the mix of fabrics especially the western themes!
posted: 8:15 am on October 18thGreat job!
Re: Knock Knee Trunk Table
So fun and creative! And a perfect match with your boat prints.
posted: 8:14 am on October 18th(I want them!)
Re: Beautiful Antique Rocker
This is gorgeous! Your hard work is so evident!
posted: 8:12 am on October 18thRe: Architectural Wreckage Lamp
Another cool lamp, always love your electric cords-- and love the green door!
posted: 8:07 am on October 18thRe: *Holster Hanger*
creative! I like it with the license plate!
posted: 8:02 am on October 18thRe: It's Pumpkin Time in Virginia
cute and creative!
posted: 8:01 am on October 18thRe: Can Lamps with Pull Tab Shades
great chain mail shades!
posted: 8:00 am on October 18thRe: Reclaimed Gym Floorboards
wow what a terrific piece! excellent!
posted: 7:59 am on October 18thRe: Repurposed Upcycled Philco AM Radio & Turntable Clothes Hamper
so amazing! great job!
posted: 7:58 am on October 18thRe: Atomic Biomorphic Yardstick Covered Coffee Table
This is so cool-- love the base!
posted: 7:57 am on October 18thRe: Old Blue Prints framed in Rustic Charm
love and marriage! These could not have gone together any better! fabulous!
posted: 7:56 am on October 18thRe: Washboard Memo Station
Love this w/ the chickenwire and yardsticks!
posted: 7:54 am on October 18thRe: Thread Holder
great idea-- I've never even heard of a bean planter plate!
posted: 7:53 am on October 18thRe: Thrifted Vintage Ruler Lamp
So creative! Love this lamp!
posted: 2:19 pm on August 27thRe: Altered Watercolor Paint Tin
Very very nice!
posted: 2:18 pm on August 27thRe: Mirror, mirror in the barn...
This is gorgeous!
posted: 2:16 pm on August 27thRe: Flexible Flyer Fun
How cute is this. Love it!
posted: 2:15 pm on August 27thRe: functional repurposing ;)
Love the way you put it all together! Now I want that recipe for laundry soap!
posted: 2:15 pm on August 27thRe: Happy Accidents...Shutter Project Gone Haywire
Nice save! Love what you did with this!
posted: 2:13 pm on August 27thRe: junk swap
Hey Colleen--I recognize some of that stuff! Like what you did with that coffee can!
posted: 11:58 am on April 26thRe: Junky Memo
How cool - I especially love the trowel hanger!
posted: 11:50 am on March 30thRe: Architectural Relic Lamp
Jim, another brilliant--pun intended-- lamp creation! Excellent! Also wanted to mention I love when you post your blueprint sketches too-- so frameworthy!
posted: 11:47 am on March 30thRe: A New Life for an Old Thermos and Jar
That transformation is adorable! loved what you did with the stopper and the clock face too!
posted: 11:45 am on March 30thRe: Olde Headboard bench
This is fabulous!
posted: 2:48 pm on March 21stRe: Conveyor Belt turned Table Runner
This is so cool! Lucky you to have such a long table!
posted: 2:48 pm on March 21stRe: Rusty Wheel Makes Rustic Chandelier
This is wonderful!
posted: 2:46 pm on March 21stRe: The spring mantel that will never die
It looks amazing!
posted: 2:45 pm on March 21stRe: Repurposed Tennis Rackets
This is adorable! Tennis Love!
posted: 2:44 pm on March 21stRe: Kitchenette
This is adorable! amazing transformation and what little tot wouldn't love to cook something up at this!
posted: 10:18 am on December 22ndRe: Vintage suitcases for Christmas
This is so cute!
posted: 10:17 am on December 22ndRe: Fancified light fixture
I think this turned out great! and a clever transformation!
posted: 10:17 am on December 22ndRe: "Leftover" wall art
So nice! I especially love the painted silverware idea!
posted: 10:16 am on December 22ndRe: Christmas Eve Lamp
Another simply fabulous lamp...very cool crate, too.
posted: 8:39 am on December 21stI especially like the lamp shade fire bucket--no, it looks more like an elf's cap!
Re: Teacher Gifts with Junque Appeal
Very nice! I'd love to get my hands on some vintage books!
posted: 8:38 am on December 21stRe: Re-purposed Vintage Brooch Bracelet
Nicely done, love it!
posted: 8:37 am on December 21stRe: A little Joy
So nice!
posted: 8:36 am on December 21stRe: "Suit" yourself...I still believe in Santa!
Nice, especially love the figurines and the Santa boot!
posted: 8:35 am on December 21stRe: Vintage Fringe Tree
This is adorable! great job!
posted: 8:35 am on December 21stRe: Vintage wine storage
Love how this turned out!
posted: 1:33 pm on December 20thRe: GaRdEn TrEe
Cute! Love this one too!
posted: 12:47 pm on December 20thRe: Tea Cup Tree
Another gorgeous tree!
posted: 12:46 pm on December 20thRe: Oh Christmas Trees, Oh Christmas Trees...
The vintage photos...such a charming tree!
posted: 12:46 pm on December 20thRe: I've never met a skate I didn't like!
Always love skates! These are lovely.
posted: 12:45 pm on December 20thRe: Our Kitchen Island Transformation
Excellent! Incredible make over!
posted: 12:44 pm on December 20thRe: McCartney's Chalkboard for Christmas love, Mom
Very nice!
posted: 12:43 pm on December 20thRe: Caribou Paper Art Silhouette by Colleen Rausch
Very nicely put together. Love it!
posted: 12:42 pm on December 20thRe: Restyled Vintage Christmas Ornaments
These came out great!
posted: 12:40 pm on December 20thRe: Christmas Bells
Great use of a found object! I would love to have this!
posted: 12:39 pm on December 20thRe: junk swap no1
What a cute idea, like this a lot!
posted: 11:01 am on November 28thRe: junk swap no 3
Nice, who doesn't like what you can do with scrabble tiles!
posted: 11:00 am on November 28thRe: junk swap no2
Great job on the upcycle!
posted: 10:59 am on November 28thRe: thrifted anthro knockoff
Colleen! OMG! Very nice! I made one so similar to yours!
posted: 10:57 am on November 28thRe: upcycled footstool ;)
nice transformation!
posted: 10:56 am on November 28thRe: better pics of my silverware chandie
Like this one too!
posted: 10:55 am on November 28thRe: vintage chimes
Colleen! Beautiful job...love this!
posted: 10:54 am on November 28thRe: How to Use Candles that No Longer Burn
Another amazing SW idea! One of the best and simplest I've seen!
posted: 6:58 am on November 15thRe: Pile of Michigan License Plates = Flag of USA
So impressive! Love how the stripes are overlapped. Wonderful job!
posted: 5:12 pm on November 13thRe: WE MADE AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD!!!
Nice job! Doesn't it give you soo much satisfaction!
posted: 5:11 pm on November 13thRe: More Upcycled Decorative Birdhouses
These are soo creative! Love them!
posted: 5:10 pm on November 13thRe: PLANK AND SEASHELL MIRROR
Very nice! This Would pair up nicely with either of your transformed tables!
posted: 5:09 pm on November 13thRe: Vintage Shabby Chic Lamp
Cute! Like the dress form too.
posted: 5:06 pm on November 13thRe: GARAGE SALE TABLE
beautiful transformation!
posted: 5:05 pm on November 13thRe: Collector of collections
I like Jim's design--just add glass to the stack for a terrific end table. Or you could do individual legs to each crate. Or, hang on the wall with a board inside for a shelf. Lucky you to have these!
posted: 10:36 am on November 11thRe: Christmas in a Can-ister...
Charming! I agree these would make a nice hostess gift--I'd love one! or two!
posted: 10:31 am on November 11thRe: "The Rocks Box" or is it "The Box Rocks"?
Wow, intense work but it will be loved. What a great house for her geologic treasures!
posted: 2:13 pm on November 8thRe: From Feed Sack to Christmas Tree Skirt
So clever! great job!
posted: 2:11 pm on November 8thRe: Rolled Magazine Pages Mirror Frame
Love it! Unique! Love the way it turned out!
posted: 2:10 pm on November 8thRe: Time of Giving
Love how this turned out!
posted: 2:09 pm on November 8thRe: Scrappy Clock
Very very nice! Love the color!
posted: 2:09 pm on November 8thRe: Truck Mirrors
Cool! I like it!
posted: 2:08 pm on November 8thRe: Yardstick Crate
Clever! Love it!
posted: 2:07 pm on November 8thRe: HoJo's Menu
Amazing! What a great tribute..I love how you did the roofline and coaster embelishment. Brings back memories...I'm getting a craving for fried clams!
posted: 10:13 am on June 28thRe: Old Wooden Locker
What a handy cabinet. Nice job, but I like it both ways: before and after!
posted: 9:22 am on June 22ndRe: Funnel flower pot
So perfect! Looks great!
posted: 9:20 am on June 22ndRe: Decoupaged Map Buffet
This is a wonderful piece. I am a fan of maps...any way shape and form so really love this!
posted: 2:30 pm on June 14thRe: The 'picket' toolbox
Another terrific project, and love your photography.
posted: 2:30 pm on June 14thRe: Old Door Arbor
Very creative, now some flowering vines would look terrific against the old white wood!
posted: 2:29 pm on June 14thRe: Junk Architect ~ My Home Furnishings Store
Wonderful pictoral story... amazing creativity and I can just feel the energy! Love your work, past and present!
posted: 2:28 pm on June 14thRe: Cedro Basilo
Very nice and useful!
posted: 2:26 pm on June 14thRe: old sugar mold becomes useful container
Oh lucky you to have such a SWEET piece!
posted: 2:25 pm on June 14thRe: Rust and Light
Lovely and cute light! I'm so impressed by all the junkers who can rewire and create lamps!
posted: 7:51 am on June 3rdRe: A tool box with a handle to match
AMAZING! Love this! What an incredibly clever use of that drill, and the cow tag is perfect. Wonderful job!
posted: 7:46 am on June 3rdRe: I'm Really Getting Into Leather!
Excellent! Love how this turned out!
posted: 12:49 pm on May 27thRe: coat rack made from pallets
Simple and clever! Really like this!
posted: 12:48 pm on May 27thRe: This Project Is A Gas
Fabulous piece! So unique and love the colors!
posted: 12:46 pm on May 27thRe: Totally shabby chic junk table
Really really like how this turned out!
posted: 12:45 pm on May 27thRe: Old Screen Memo/Photo Wall...
This turned out terrific! what a one of a kind!
posted: 12:44 pm on May 27thRe: Riding Lawnmower
This is so cute, looks like a birthday card, just needs a funny caption!
posted: 12:43 pm on May 27thRe: 6' Black Buffet with 54 Oldsmobile Painting and Parts
Wow this is amazing! So cool..and it would look terrific in our collision shop lobby!
posted: 12:41 pm on May 27thRe: Old Family Farm Drop Leaf Table Turned Into Wall Art
Great reuse of that table!
posted: 12:24 pm on May 27thRe: Fireplace Screen
Fabulous idea! Wonderful shape and color! You have great vision!
posted: 12:22 pm on May 27thRe: Upcycled Candleholder
Love that you used old patterns...excellent job!
posted: 1:08 pm on March 31stRe: Isn't it wonderful?
Would you believe I have this rocker's twin, although we actually still use it on our porch! I like all these suggestions.
posted: 1:08 pm on March 31stRe: Wine glass holder
The wineglass holder is unique but especially love the sewing drawer...now that's creative!
posted: 1:06 pm on March 31stRe: Our New Sign
Great idea, I never would have guessed it was a headboard, either.
posted: 1:05 pm on March 31stRe: Repurposed bed cot.... to a junk-art deck table
Very cool and so clever!
posted: 1:04 pm on March 31stRe: A sign of good memories
You have amazing talent! Especially love that you used misc oddball things for hooks. And that ceiling panel is incredible. Love everything about this!
posted: 1:04 pm on March 31stRe: From bread bakin to shelf makin!
That is terrific, I have never seen a bread pan like this.
posted: 12:58 pm on March 23rdLucky you!
Re: Metal File Drawer Chalk Board
What a great idea, love the handle...it's portable too! The flower is a nice touch.
posted: 12:50 pm on March 23rdRe: Mad For Plaid
This turned out great, love how you put it all together
posted: 1:35 pm on March 9thRe: Junk...is for the birds.
This turned out amazing...your lucky wife!
posted: 1:34 pm on March 9thRe: Pallet wood farm style desk... for FREE
Lucky lucky you to have the space for such a fabulous BIG work desk! Wonderful job creating this. The ironing board lamp is so clever and looks terrific. Like your file folder holder too!
posted: 1:26 pm on March 9thRe: Recessed light planters
Wow! Great idea, they look old, you'd never know. I believe there a a couple of left over can light parts in my garage, you have inspired me!
posted: 7:45 am on March 3rdRe: Sun Birdbath
Nice! I really like this!
posted: 7:36 am on March 3rdRe: Belted Tray
Very unique and creative! Love it!
posted: 7:35 am on March 3rdRe: Hold the phone - An estate sale find!!
Great job on the clean up! What a treasure! Believe it or not, I have one that looks just like this.
posted: 9:30 am on February 24thRe: Belted Bulletin Board
A really clever take on a simple idea! Turned out great!
posted: 9:27 am on February 24thRe: Special find!!
wow that would be my favorite too. Lucky you!
posted: 9:25 am on February 24thRe: Save that door!
oh how clever! especially keeping the doorknobs!
posted: 9:24 am on February 24thLove this!
Re: "Flea Market Under Glass"...Name That Flea!
Ah...spring! ah..love the flashlights!
posted: 10:14 am on February 21st1. Fritz (things go on the fritz, become junk, only to
be transformed into treasures...)
2. Floy (as in "boy oh boy!" when some good junk is found)
3. Glee the Flea (glee! as in junker heaven!)
Groan....
Actually, I like Rusty the best from FunkyJunk Donna and Jim
Re: Giving junk a job
Wonderful transformations all! Especially love the license-plate crate, glowing lantern and tape dispenser.
posted: 10:05 am on February 10thRe: It's coming, ready or not! (And I'm NOT!)
Love that wooden box, the flashlight, and all the spools! Nice!
posted: 9:19 am on December 20thRe: Holiday fast fixes!
Very cool wreaths!
posted: 9:19 am on December 20thRe: Junkified Christmas decor (part 2)
Wonderful wonderful! Love it all...I was especially charmed by the Whoville Christmas Tree..very clever. And the wooden hanger wreath display, how simple is that..(should be a no-brainer, using a hanger, right?) thanks for sharing your lovely home with us.
posted: 9:17 am on December 20thRe: Seasons Greetings!
This is just darling!
posted: 12:51 pm on December 16thRe: Revamped Vanity Light
Clever repurpose!
posted: 12:50 pm on December 16thRe: "Handy" Wreath Hooks
Very very nice, what a great use of those brackets..
posted: 12:49 pm on December 16thRe: Christmas Mantel
Nice display, I especially like your metal stars.
posted: 12:47 pm on December 16thRe: Snowman Junque
Lucky you to find those and put them all together!
posted: 12:46 pm on December 16thRe: junk swap 2009
Cute use of those button cards, never would have thought of that!
posted: 12:45 pm on December 16thRe: Galvanized bucket filled with greens
Very nice. What a terrific bucket to have, beautiful job on your display!
posted: 12:43 pm on December 16thRe: Georgia on my mind...
Another Georgia residentloves this...especially cool seeing my Cobb County represented..this is a wonderful piece!
posted: 12:42 pm on December 16thRe: It's a Wrap - Part Five
So so pretty Sue! Love love the crystals and twine...wait, that sounds like a country music song title...
posted: 12:39 pm on December 16thRe: It's a Wrap - Part Three
Butcher paper is wonderful stuff. Incredible use of a mushroom!
posted: 12:36 pm on December 16thRe: It's a Wrap - Part Two
Gotta get some of this banding bow material!
posted: 12:35 pm on December 16thRe: It's a Wrap - Part One
Sue these packages are fabulous, eco-friendly and economical...what could be better. Is Tree-Wrap something that can be found at HomeDepot or Lowe's? or is that strictly a plant nursery item?
posted: 12:34 pm on December 16thRe: Cow Girl Necklace
Definitely a fun piece! Great job!
posted: 12:26 pm on December 10thRe: Ready for Parade! Vintage Toy Car
Adorable! This reminded me that we have a pedal car but it was painted and not rusty cute as this. You have inspired me to put it on display.
posted: 12:23 pm on December 10thRe: Coffee Christmas Card Holder
Loved what you created, the coffee sack is a wonderful base.
posted: 12:22 pm on December 10thRe: Antique Typewriter Lamp
incredible creation! This is just wonderful!
posted: 12:21 pm on December 10thRe: Christmas tree, JUNK style
Not a junk tree...pure treasure! Love that washtub, too. Beautiful job!
posted: 12:19 pm on December 10thRe: Antique Corbel Lamp
Wow, I had no idea what this was in the first pic, This lamp is pure genius. Your creative thought process is amazing! Love this! I actually have a couple of log corbels that I have been saving..for something I don't know what...could I commission you into doing your magic on them!?!
posted: 12:18 pm on December 10thRe: Wreath Holders
Very very creative, these turned out great!
posted: 11:59 am on December 7thRe: Great Skates--It's a Wreath Holder
What a great idea! Very creative!
posted: 11:58 am on December 7thRe: Giraffe Chair
I like this!
posted: 11:58 am on December 7thRe: Junkified Christmas decor! (part 1)
So clever! Love this rusty wreath! and the faucet handle ornament is just beautiful in its simplicity!
posted: 11:57 am on December 7thRe: How to Greet Santa on Christmas Eve
Absolutely adorable! And a perfect mix of greenery and embellishments!
posted: 11:56 am on December 7thRe: Funky Snowmen
These are so clever..good job!
posted: 8:43 am on December 2ndRe: quart Jar Bug
Cute idea!
posted: 8:40 am on December 2ndRe: Money Does Not Grow On Trees...
What a great idea, never would have thought to utilize the simple box too.
posted: 8:39 am on December 2ndRe: How to Make a Wreath Stand
What a great idea, amazing results!
posted: 8:38 am on December 2ndRe: Meant For Me???
Love this, if you wait long enough inspiration happens!
posted: 8:37 am on December 2ndRe: Locker Basket Stocking Holder
This is a great idea!
posted: 8:36 am on December 2ndRe: Upcycled festive mirror, made from the left behinds
This is gorgeous, wonderful colors!
posted: 8:35 am on December 2ndRe: Big Chalkboard
Who wouldn't want this! Terrific save!
posted: 8:34 am on December 2ndRe: The Entertainment Center
One terrific piece...love this!
posted: 8:34 am on December 2ndRe: United States License Plate Map of the Fifty States
Wonderful piece, love all your work!
posted: 8:32 am on December 2ndRe: It's Awards Time!
These are wonderful! You know they will be so appreciated by their recipients. I especially love the 1st place beadboard and the paint stirrer!
posted: 10:24 am on October 26thRe: Ring Around the Napkin
wonderful mixture, I especially like that burlap touch
posted: 2:05 pm on October 21stRe: Halloween Framed Art
Wonderful prints! Love how you combined them with burlap.
posted: 1:50 pm on October 21stRe: Ohio State Buckeyes License Plate Art
Very nice, and love the color on this one!
posted: 1:49 pm on October 21stRe: Black & White Pumpkins
Very pretty and so creative!
posted: 1:47 pm on October 21stRe: A Little Fall "Shopping"
wonderful display, that cart has character!
posted: 1:46 pm on October 21stRe: Shadowland Witch
What personality! Love how you made the broom!
posted: 1:44 pm on October 21stRe: Even more angels...
beautiful transformation! These are adorable!
posted: 1:43 pm on October 21stRe: 5 unique JUNK picture frames
Love it! Especially like your gears and pulley. Also the crate shelf for the artwork!
posted: 1:43 pm on October 21stRe: Fun with Shutters
Nice work!
posted: 8:41 am on September 29thRe: CB2 Inspired mirror
Very very cool!
posted: 8:35 am on September 29thRe: Gone Galvanized
Especially love the house numbers and the spring embellishments!
posted: 8:31 am on September 29thRe: Cottage Industrial Soap Dish
Wonderful! This looks like a part from a ship...something nautical. Sue your vision is so inspirational!
posted: 3:04 pm on September 14thRe: Green Mountain State License Plate Map
Love all your license plate creations...my daughter would love this as she is at UVM! Excellent job!
posted: 6:03 pm on July 20thRe: 10 minute hanger dropcloth curtains
This is wonderful!
posted: 6:02 pm on July 20thRe: Bottle Crate Plant Stand
This is adorable! great job on this!
posted: 6:01 pm on July 20thRe: Vintage Kitchen Pantry
Love love love this! You have FABULOUS vision...this is my favorite along with that hutch you built for your bottle collection....they would pair nicely together!
posted: 3:22 pm on July 13thRe: Happy 4th of July
Simply lovely!
posted: 11:11 am on July 4thRe: Rusty metal thing
Love it all....but especially favor your cement mixer with the blue bottles! Lovely!
posted: 11:10 am on July 4thRe: trash to my treasure
love this transformation
posted: 9:40 am on June 25thRe: trash to my treasure
love this!
posted: 9:21 am on June 25thRe: pet bed
So unique...wonderful transformation!
posted: 9:20 am on June 25thRe: mosaic garden table
Very very nice!
posted: 9:17 am on June 25thRe: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall . . .
Especially like the shaving set....I always feel like we can never have too many mirrors!
posted: 9:16 am on June 25thRe: Game Piece Serving Tray
excellent job on this project!
posted: 9:13 am on June 25thRe: Bench
Ambitious project...turned out so fine!
posted: 9:12 am on June 25thRe: Grrrr-ates!!!
Love what you did with the fireplace grate on the outside table!
posted: 9:10 am on June 25thRe: Easy Garden Projects!
The teapot in action is too cute!
posted: 9:08 am on June 25thRe: A junkin' character building
Great job! Who couldn't love a shed like this!
posted: 9:07 am on June 25thRe: Instant Ancestor Recycled Tintype Photo Jewelry & Purses
These are wonderful...so creative!
posted: 9:05 am on June 25thRe: free find favorites
Wow I want to go junkin' with you...lucky you to find BlackBeauty...that wood storage chestis wonderful...as is all your finds!
posted: 4:07 pm on June 9thRe: Burplap Coffee Bean Sack Tote Bags
Love these! They look terrific!
posted: 4:04 pm on June 9thRe: Mannequin Gets New Life
Excellent transformation....this mannequin looks 100 yrs old!
posted: 4:53 pm on April 26thRe: Another $50 salvage yard find
Very nice transformation, great idea for a coffee station!
posted: 4:49 pm on April 26thRe: Sewing Cabinet Door Chalkboard
Great use! Love this!
posted: 4:48 pm on April 26thRe: Found on the side of the road
How lucky were you...great job!
posted: 4:47 pm on April 26thRe: Another Printer Tray Idea
Really good idea...unexpected!
posted: 4:46 pm on April 26thRe: Picket Stool
Clever reconstruction! Great job!
posted: 4:46 pm on April 26thRe: Wooden Spools
impressive collection...don't think I've ever seen tall ones...
posted: 4:45 pm on April 26thRe: Arbor with old doors
Great job on this!
posted: 4:40 pm on April 26thRe: depends on your definition of "junk"...
Excellent! I also thought it was a belt buckle...
posted: 4:37 pm on April 26thRe: Thresher finds new life as farm lamp
Great job on this!
posted: 4:36 pm on April 26thRe: Yet Another Croquet Set Project!
Like this idea!
posted: 4:35 pm on April 26thRe: Commercial Laundry Hamper
Love this piece! So many uses, my first thought is great for the recyclables...
posted: 4:35 pm on April 26thRe: claw foot curtain rod holders
Very clever...how did you mount them...aren't they very heavy?
posted: 4:31 pm on April 26thRe: VINTAGE ART
Very unique...this made me smile...
posted: 4:29 pm on April 26thRe: Lock Case Towel Bar
Really like this! Creative use!
posted: 4:28 pm on April 26thRe: Tie Chair
Love what you did with this...never would have guessed neckties...great job...
posted: 4:28 pm on April 26thRe: High Speed Office Organizer
This is a great piece...lucky you!
posted: 4:27 pm on April 26thRe: Glitter Where You're Planted!
Very clever transformation...when I first looked I thought the tulips were shoe stretchers...
posted: 4:25 pm on April 26thRe: "Picture Perfect" Books...
What a wonderful project...so good!
posted: 4:24 pm on April 26thRe: TING...went the strings (I mean xylophone) of my Heart!
Hello Ting! cute creation Patti, glad to finally see how she came out! That bottle cap came from Jamaica a few years ago...found it in the pocket of my suitcase before I sent it to you...
posted: 4:10 pm on April 26thRe: Junkyard Dogs...the How and "Y"
Wonderful look...I want this room!
posted: 9:57 am on March 9thRe: [WRECKAGE] Cabinet
Congratulations on your new venture...what a terrific concept...unique, functional art pieces and earth-friendly too...what could be better...love how you incorporated the blueprints in this piece.
posted: 9:56 am on March 9thRe: Tag, You're It!
Wonderful idea, even tho' part of me cringes at the idea of cutting up a book...but love this idea...like your magazine basket too...
posted: 9:53 am on March 9thRe: Unique "Black Dot" Foundry Mold Table
Very beautiful piece of work!
posted: 9:52 am on March 9thRe: A Couple of Fun Collages...
These are so unique...love the dog one!
posted: 9:51 am on March 9thRe: For the Love of White Junk
oh I want that box! Great stuff!
posted: 7:45 am on February 20thRe: A Fun Day of Junkin'
Some terrific possibilites just waitin' to blossom with these treasures!
posted: 7:44 am on February 20thRe: From Fireplace to Mantle!
You have a great eye...love them as the cheese board holder!
posted: 7:43 am on February 20thRe: Towel rods from antique gas lines
These are very unique...great idea!
posted: 7:41 am on February 20thRe: I'm such a dummy. . .
Don't get rid of this! I like the idea of turning it around so there is a shelf on the bottom...maybe put a mirror in the frame space?
posted: 7:40 am on February 20thRe: does anyone collect old photos?
I agree wtih RustyDiva, turn these into birthday cards...you could come up with some really funny comments and no worries because they aren't relatives...
posted: 7:38 am on February 20thRe: "BABY ROOM JUNK"
These are soo sweet and tender...reminds me of sugared confections...
posted: 7:37 am on February 20thRe: scrappy sun catchers...
Wow..you are very multi-talented..
posted: 11:57 am on February 17thRe: 100 yr old door is now an adorable sitting area
Very nice job on this! Love the look!
posted: 11:56 am on February 17thRe: Old kitchen cabinet door has new life
Great project!
posted: 11:55 am on February 17thRe: OXO ... Hugs n Kisses
How lucky to find these treasures...the tins are great...
posted: 11:54 am on February 17thRe: MARGARITA GLASS OR GARDEN ART?
So cute, and right on...thanks for sharing...
posted: 11:54 am on February 17thRe: ~Be My Valentine~
Love how if you don't have the exact item you need or want to embellish your creation....you just make it...and it looks as old as the real vintage stuff! You have a wonderful eye for such detail...
posted: 11:53 am on February 17thRe: "Key To My Heart" Resin Pendants from old keys.
So creative...love this...I was thinking these were book marks...
posted: 11:50 am on February 17thRe: Old Galvanized Drawers Tray-ded Up
great idea and of course, so useful..espescially in the winter we have been having!
posted: 11:49 am on February 17thRe: SCRAPS - Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts
This little lamp is adorable! I have a few wooden spools that I haven't done anything with....this is such a nice idea...
posted: 11:48 am on February 17thRe: Boy and Girl Assemblage Collage
Nice ideas with the collections, especially love your vintage photos...
posted: 11:39 am on February 12thRe: Portable Light for Valentine's Day!
What a useful piece! What a sweet vignette with your parents' photo...love that mirror too...
posted: 11:38 am on February 12thRe: Smacking good Valentine
Fantastic save of that gumball machine...great job turning it around... love your valentines..
posted: 11:37 am on February 12thRe: Faux Ribbon Necklace
Love love love this look! Your creations are beautiful...
posted: 11:35 am on February 12thI have some vintage clipback earrings just like yours...you've got me thinking about resurrecting them now...!
Re: My shagalicious headboard. Don't try this at home, kids!
This is an amazing project...how unique and creative recycling all those leather coats....my hand feels cramped just imagining cutting these all by hand...I would need electric scissors! Terrific job!
posted: 11:32 am on February 12thRe: An odd Couple can make a perfect marriage...at least for furniture
Very nice...he pieces look like they always belonged together..
posted: 12:10 pm on February 11thRe: Vintage Doorknob Curtain Tiebacks
Very nice project...what a nice collection of doorknobs!
posted: 12:09 pm on February 11thRe: "COFFEE TABLE/OTTOMAN/XTRA SEAT/STORAGE" PROJECT!
Love how you put all the pieces together...great job
posted: 12:08 pm on February 11thRe: "Springing" for the Wine...
Wonderful idea, looks terrific, lots of luck!
posted: 12:05 pm on February 11thRe: An Elephant Never Forgets...His Keys
Great job on all of these! Lucky you to find some unusual graters!
posted: 12:04 pm on February 11thRe: ~My Sweetheart~
Just amazing, as all your creations are! It took a leap of faith to cut up this cooler...and it worked beautifully. I also love your concept sketches...
posted: 12:03 pm on February 11thRe: Old tiles
Very nice! Love these!
posted: 2:48 pm on February 5thRe: The joy of JUNKING!
Wow...how did you find yourself so lucky with an 1892 house!?!
posted: 2:47 pm on February 5thSome very exciting finds!
Re: Pretty Things
Love how you arranged everything...beautiful job!
posted: 2:46 pm on February 5thRe: Happy Valentine's Day
This is a cute project!
posted: 2:45 pm on February 5thRe: Putting a Little Light on the Subject!
This is just beautiful...
posted: 2:44 pm on February 5thRe: Ina's Piano Trunk
This is one of the most unusual and ambitious re-creations I've seen, it's wonderful...Loved your poetic story. And such woodworking talent! There is a piano so similar to this on my side of the family...are you available on commission to re-purpose it when the time comes if no one wants it?!?!
posted: 2:44 pm on February 5thRe: Valentine Fun
Your collection is swell! Love how you displayed them all!
posted: 2:40 pm on February 5thRe: Rosette Bib Necklace
Very very nice creations!
posted: 5:43 pm on February 2ndRe: Valentine's Day Collage
Love your collage! Your cupid reminds me of the little cupid angel found in the Mardi Gras Kings Cake...
posted: 5:42 pm on February 2ndRe: Chess Board Mirror
This turned out great!
posted: 5:40 pm on February 2ndRe: The Key to my heart!
I just love this...it's soo sentimental...lovely job!
posted: 5:40 pm on February 2ndRe: Stained Glass Bike wheel spinner!
wow this is so unique...beautiful!
posted: 5:39 pm on February 2ndRe: How to Make a Gear Mold Clock
This is incredible and an amazing Sue project as usual...A Rockler store just opened up near me....now I want to go check that out for project ingredients...
posted: 8:54 am on February 1stRe: Baby, It's Cold Outside!
This is terrific! I love that chocolate Thermos!
posted: 8:48 am on February 1stRe: Bird in the Cage...
This is so sweet...wonderful project!
posted: 8:47 am on February 1stRe: ~Junk In The Garden~
Your green thumb is evident in your posts! This is marvelous! Love your garden!
posted: 8:46 am on February 1stRe: "Where Junk Resides"
wow you have some great stuff we would all like to get our hands on!
posted: 8:37 am on February 1stRe: Entertainment Center
I like how you destressed it...good job!
posted: 8:36 am on February 1stRe: Kitchen Rack
I love old ladders...like how you gave it a second life
posted: 8:35 am on February 1stRe: Organizer Made From Vintage Fence
Nice idea!
posted: 8:34 am on February 1stRe: Root Starter
Nice simple idea!
posted: 8:32 am on February 1stRe: Repurposed Containers For Florals
Very nice! Time to get some bulbs!
posted: 8:32 am on February 1stRe: Whoa Junkie!
Don't you just love these junk sculptures!
posted: 8:29 am on February 1stRe: A Trip down Memory Lane- S & H Green Stamps Style
How funny...my grandmother used to give me and my brothers the job of sticking the stamps in books. Then later in my life there was an S&H redemption center near my house...active as recently (ha) as 20 years ago... thanks for the memories
posted: 8:29 am on February 1stRe: State of Mind
This is so simple and turned out great! Good job! I LOVERMONT too!
posted: 8:22 am on February 1stRe: Still Testing My Metal!
Another wonderful project...I agree this would be perfect in a loft
posted: 8:21 am on February 1stRe: Okay, Now I'm just having FUN with Metal!
This is amazing...I especially like the rebar racks and the wheels, too.
posted: 8:18 am on February 1stA +++ !!!
Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
Fun idea! Count me in too. Pam
posted: 9:20 pm on January 26thRe: A Redesigned Vintage Children's Play Stove
excellent job...you can see you have touched a sentimental childhood nerve for many of us...
posted: 6:26 pm on January 22ndRe: Hemmed up!
Very original work! Love this!
posted: 6:23 pm on January 22ndRe: tv tray cart turned laundry cart / basket
I am soimpressed with your sewing skills...this turned out terrific!
posted: 6:22 pm on January 22ndRe: Another Shabby to Chic Chair Re~do
Great rescue! Good job!
posted: 6:18 pm on January 22ndRe: Tumbled tile coaster
Terrific look...wonderful job on these tiles!
posted: 6:17 pm on January 22ndRe: Valentine or Treasure box
Very nice job on this!
posted: 6:15 pm on January 22ndRe: New Years Bottle
Simple and sweet idea!
posted: 6:14 pm on January 22ndRe: Painted Crate Wood Cupboard
I love this cabinet!
posted: 6:13 pm on January 22ndRe: Sweet new beginnings for Mayo jars...
Love these, aren't glass jars great...
posted: 6:12 pm on January 22ndRe: Mid Century Modern Shaw Walker Redo
I saw the sweater article...excellent interpretation...this looks wonderful!
posted: 6:11 pm on January 22ndRe: Handmade towel rack
Love this finish, very nice look!
posted: 6:10 pm on January 22ndRe: Funky Matchbook Sandwich
nice suggestion JUNKFORFUN...that's what I love about this site...the layers and layers of ideas from such creative people...
posted: 6:10 pm on January 22ndRe: Stop the Draft!
Wow I cannot say anything that hasn't already been said...except...what a great idea...I thought this was an old checkerboard! I have been looking for some kind of fireplace insert for my non-standard opening and was afraid I would have to have it custom made...now you have inspired me to try to make it instead.
posted: 6:08 pm on January 22ndRe: Costume Jewelry Christmas Tree Centerpiece
This is wonderful! Your lucky Mother-in-law!
posted: 3:27 pm on January 5thRe: Framed Wrapping Paper
Lovely! so simple but it has impact! great job...
posted: 3:26 pm on January 5thRe: You Need a Little Copper in Your Diet
This is so striking...love it...and even more so with the verdigris chairs...
posted: 3:24 pm on January 5thRe: Vintage Valentine Tinsel Wreath
Adorable, great idea....I have a collection of valentines...this inspires me.
posted: 3:22 pm on January 5thRe: Antique Style Cupboards-Made from old house doors & reclaimed lumber.
Wonderful pieces, very nice work!
posted: 2:54 pm on January 5thRe: Charlie Brown ain't got nothin on me...
Very cute!
posted: 5:00 pm on December 4thRe: Winter Centerpiece
This is unbelievable...everything about it is winter wonderful! The mirror ice is perfect!
posted: 4:59 pm on December 4thRe: Potty Talk...
Adorable and unbelievably clever! Love it!
posted: 4:57 pm on December 4thRe: Spiced up for the holidays
This is wonderful piece...perfect with the ornaments...yes it will be great to see what you do with it each season...
posted: 4:57 pm on December 4thRe: From trash to treasure.
Very nice job on these!
posted: 2:52 pm on December 1stRe: Scrabble Board..Family collage
Very clever!
posted: 2:51 pm on December 1stRe: Outdoor Christmas Sled
Very cute...and the ice skates add just the right touch! Very nice! I just did something similar with an old sled...just haven't had time to take photos yet...
posted: 2:50 pm on December 1stRe: playing with JUNK!!!
Wonderful...wonderful, all the right touches!
posted: 2:48 pm on December 1stRe: Wash Tub Coffee Table
You have a hit with this one! Looks terrific and of course is junkmeister versatile!
posted: 2:47 pm on December 1stRe: My first posted project - cookie cutter tree
Adorable...and I like it with the colander base...it adds a nice kitchen sparkle...
posted: 2:45 pm on December 1stRe: Mosaic Tea Cart
I love this! How handy!
posted: 2:44 pm on December 1stRe: Happy Thanksgiving to All...The DRT Centerpiece
The pilgrim shoes are perfect! This display is wonderful!
posted: 11:02 am on November 28thRe: Drawer # 4 Does Thanksgiving
wonderful how the story connects to the supplies...love this great idea!
posted: 11:01 am on November 28thRe: HOME
this is just wonderful...especially love the basket for the cabin...
posted: 10:58 am on November 28thRe: Be thankful...
Beautiful...everything is so coordinated...love Cinderella's coach! Those spikey balls...from the sweetgum tree!
posted: 10:45 am on November 28thRe: Old Shutter Make-over
Wonderful...this could hang in so many places! Good job!
posted: 10:46 am on November 27thRe: Happy Thanksgiving - Down Home Style
Beautiful...especially like those screen leaves!
posted: 10:46 am on November 27thRe: Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Very nice...especially love the tri-color pumpkin topiary!
posted: 10:45 am on November 27thRe: Table top re-finish
You did a great job! That Pour On looks as good as automotive clear coat!
posted: 10:43 am on November 27thRe: potting table changes seasons
Amazing! Love the rake and wine goblet tea lights!
posted: 10:42 am on November 27thRe: Garage shelves made from old doors!
This is wonderful...a garage? you could throw a party in here! Love the chalk board with the hanger rod below it!
posted: 10:41 am on November 27thRe: Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is a Gigantic Pile of Junk
You are so talented...amazing what you come up with using so many varied pieces...I think everyone can't wait to see what you create next...love your Thanksgiving display too...especially like the use of railroad track in these displays!
posted: 10:37 am on November 27thRe: OUTDOOR SIDE TABLE
Excellent job...it looks perfect...and so practical!
posted: 10:34 am on November 25thRe: Junky Christmas Greetings
Very nice! Love the vignette!
posted: 10:33 am on November 25thRe: A bow you can easily zip together!
These are adorable! Great idea! they would make cute tree ornaments too....
posted: 10:31 am on November 25thRe: A Fan of Photos
Love what you did with this! Terrific!
posted: 4:03 pm on November 20thRe: Built-In Nightstands
Great job on these!
posted: 4:02 pm on November 20thRe: Hall Tree
Love how you put it all together..great job!
posted: 3:58 pm on November 20thRe: Repurposed Dresser for Craft Room
Really good job on this! Looks great!
posted: 3:57 pm on November 20thRe: Little Display Cabinet
This turned out amazing...looks like a catalogue page...perfect color, too!
posted: 3:56 pm on November 20thRe: Stone Walkway Nearly Free
Very rewarding results...lucky you!
posted: 3:55 pm on November 20thRe: Pennant Christmas Tree Skirt
What a terrific idea...it looks incredible...I like the ideas of using vintage postcards as ornaments...
posted: 3:54 pm on November 20thRe: Tall Quilt Rack
This turned out great!
posted: 3:53 pm on November 20thRe: Mailbox Hose Holder
great idea...perfect!
posted: 3:52 pm on November 20thRe: A Junky Wedding Reception
Congratulations, everything has such a warm and lovely touch...how nice of you to share...
posted: 3:51 pm on November 20thRe: Patriotic Uncle Sam Snowman Candy Container - made from old bedspring
very cute and very vintage!
posted: 3:51 pm on November 20thRe: "The True Measure of Life..."
Absolutely love this piece of work!
posted: 3:50 pm on November 20thRe: Reclaimed box clocks
You definitely had a stroke of brilliance! These are marvelous!
posted: 3:50 pm on November 20thRe: Framing Up Vintage Bus Scrolls
This is terrific, have never seen anything like these before...what a great idea...now on the hunt for similar signs!
posted: 10:09 am on November 17thRe: In other words...
Very clever and what a great idea for some more modern cast offs!
posted: 10:07 am on November 17thRe: To sleep or To read, that is the question?
Excellent idea..turned out great!
posted: 10:07 am on November 17thRe: Fire Truck?
This is phenomenal, I ditto all the other comments...truly unique! Bet some firehouse would love to have this!
posted: 10:06 am on November 17thRe: frame corner samples
There was an article in the NYTimes Home section in Sept about a builder in Huntsville, Texas who builds recylced homes...
posted: 12:31 pm on November 14thone house's ceiling was paneled in cast off picture frame corners...a unique work of art...very cool and inspirational!
Try this link, there is a slide show of his house and the photo of the picture-framed ceiling is the lead in....
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/03/garden/03recycle.html
His name is Dan Phillips, his company is Phoenix Commotion...
Re: antique mattress springs
great idea! and love the black and white photo to post it!
posted: 5:11 pm on November 10thRe: Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"
cute cute idea!
posted: 5:10 pm on November 10thRe: Dick and Jane Vintage Reader Gift Tags
These tags are wonderful...so nostalgic
posted: 5:09 pm on November 10thRe: 15 yr old unfinished project ;)
cute...doesn't it feel good to finish a project, no matter how long it's been sitting around!
posted: 5:08 pm on November 10thRe: Sit and Stay
Love what you did with this!
posted: 5:07 pm on November 10thRe: Love of old silver
Love that cubby with the treasures...from one fan of old silver to another...this inspires me to get my silver out and play around with displays too...great post, thanks!
posted: 5:07 pm on November 10thRe: One chair found a home
wow you should be proud of yourself, this is so simple but makes a great statement!
posted: 5:04 pm on November 10thRe: A "washed up" mop bucket? Nope!
Absolutely LOVE this...it has to be one of my favorites! I especially like the black band...terrific!
posted: 5:02 pm on November 10thRe: A teensy little shopping trip for my booth
Those bottles are wonderful...you got yourself some terrific things to work with!
posted: 5:01 pm on November 10thRe: Chalkboard for Mom
Very creative and great use of simple things!
posted: 5:00 pm on November 10thRe: wood rack
This turned out terrific!
posted: 4:58 pm on November 10thRe: A new addition to the front yard
a very creative piece, love this art!
posted: 4:58 pm on November 10thRe: rusty easel
very nice...who would have thought...I love what you did with it!
posted: 4:57 pm on November 10thRe: It's a sifter...it's a shell casing...it's a cigar box...No... it a vase!
love all these!
posted: 4:56 pm on November 10thRe: Shakers on a stick
cute and clever!
posted: 4:56 pm on November 10thRe: vase cuffs
these are clever...and would look great in a log cabin!
posted: 4:55 pm on November 10thRe: Garden Totem
love this, and how special for you...so many interesting details
posted: 4:55 pm on November 10thRe: "CHICKEN WIRE FRAMES!"
oh these are lovely...very very clever, love all the details!
posted: 4:53 pm on November 10thRe: Hem Marker Memo Holder
love this idea... good job!
posted: 2:55 pm on October 26thRe: Keeper of the Bling
great idea...and it looks terrific...
posted: 2:54 pm on October 26thRe: A Rusty Repurpose
Love this piece...great transformation...even though in its original form holding branches or whatever it would have been terrific too....
posted: 2:51 pm on October 26thRe: Princess Ready
Wonderful job, what princess wouldn't love this...
posted: 2:48 pm on October 26thRe: Steel Spring Table
what a wonderful project...amazing...
posted: 2:47 pm on October 26thRe: Another Crazy Lamp
This color combo is wonderful... you have incredible talent for putting together some amazing creations...believe it or not I have a collection of old paint brushes too (some I myself have unfortunately killed out of neglect)...
posted: 2:46 pm on October 26thRe: Doctor's bag "bookcase"
I can't believe I once had one of these...and gave it away...
posted: 2:39 pm on October 26thRe: Tin trunk end table
Ohhh I want this!
posted: 2:38 pm on October 26thRe: Suitcase endtable of another sort
so simple and so perfect!
posted: 2:38 pm on October 26thRe: Threshing tray coffeetable
You have some wonderful pieces, and terrific ideas to put them all to use...love it all!
posted: 2:37 pm on October 26thRe: 8 Pew Country Church Birdhouse "For Birds of Pray"
This is a wonderful creation! Great job!
posted: 12:58 pm on October 22ndRe: Junky Tablescape
Very very clever use of simple things...love this!
posted: 12:56 pm on October 22ndRe: barn dismantle
I know some wonderful uses will come out of this wood...but...I kind of love this barn as it is, too!
posted: 12:55 pm on October 22ndRe: Vintage Rotary Phone Clock
How cool is that...
posted: 12:54 pm on October 22ndRe: Industrial Fan Grate Wreath
Perfect idea...and looks terrific
posted: 12:53 pm on October 22ndRe: Painted Side Table
Love this! Amazing transformation!
posted: 5:25 pm on October 8thRe: Recycled Lemonade Bottles
oooh do I want one of these! Terrific! Love your graphics!
posted: 5:24 pm on October 8thRe: EXOTIC YET FUN BED CANOPY
What a clever idea-- turned out fabulous!
posted: 5:22 pm on October 8thRe: Mosaic Table
excellent project!
posted: 5:17 pm on October 8thRe: new use for vintage pokerchips
These turned out so nice! Great idea!
posted: 5:17 pm on October 8thRe: bench
Love this!
posted: 5:16 pm on October 8thRe: NFL Team Old Country Window
What a fantastic idea-- kudos all around!
posted: 5:15 pm on October 8thRe: Fall Apple Fest Centerpiece
Simple and elegant, nice!
posted: 4:49 pm on September 28thRe: Miniature US License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
Very nice!
posted: 4:49 pm on September 28thRe: CHICCOTTAGEJUNK PROJECT
Everyone else took the words out of my mouth! Wonderful!
posted: 4:40 pm on September 28thRe: Candle stick flowers
Very nice and I also especially love the cala lillies...
posted: 4:39 pm on September 28thRe: From the book JUNK BEAUTIFUL.....
I love this! The copper brackets caught my eye when I first glanced at the photo-- great idea...
posted: 4:38 pm on September 28thRe: Reel-ly Fun New Plant Stand...
What a wonderful project--love how it turned out!
posted: 3:22 pm on September 24thRe: Old Glory Miniature License Plate Art by Design Turnpike
This turned out terrific!
posted: 3:21 pm on September 24thRe: You don't need coasters for this table
This is adorable, great idea, and it looks perfect with the pumpkins!
posted: 3:20 pm on September 24thRe: Infant's Chiffarobe turned Primitive Pie Safe
Love the rustic look-- wonderful transformation on this!
posted: 3:19 pm on September 24thRe: Night-night Sugar...
So clever! and inspirational-- I have a little canister that looks just like yours-- I never would have thought to do this--
posted: 3:18 pm on September 24thwonderful job!
Re: Feedsack Handbags
Love these--very clever!
posted: 3:16 pm on September 24thRe: Old chicken feeders repurposed for this and that...
Some great ideas here --wish I could find some chicken feeders somewhere!
posted: 3:15 pm on September 24thRe: Halloween Frame Makeover
This is a wonderful transformation and perfect with the vintage pictures
posted: 3:14 pm on September 24thRe: Bird Perch 2 Tiered Server
This is adorable! great job!
posted: 3:12 pm on September 24thRe: Old grain elevator rack....
Wonderful!
posted: 3:09 pm on September 24thRe: Just Plain Horse Sense
Especially love the color with the iron! Great!
posted: 3:07 pm on September 24thRe: "Kind Words Will Unlock An Iron Door"
This is one of my favorites Love the juxtaposition of a tender sentiment with industrial pieces-
posted: 3:05 pm on September 24thRe: There's safety in numbers
I agree with everyone else-- what a cool collection as is--
posted: 2:55 pm on September 24thdefinitely wait awhile before you take them apart!
Re: Picket Fence Shelves
what a great idea-- how hard was it to put together?
posted: 2:53 pm on September 24thRe: Vintage Notion Box Turned Funky Jewelry Box
What a treasure! This is wonderful!
posted: 2:52 pm on September 24thRe: Barn Burner Wall Sconce
You have an amazing talent for putting together just the right pieces to create something wonderful! This is so cool!
posted: 2:51 pm on September 24thRe: From suitcase to storage / table
Really good job!
posted: 2:49 pm on September 24thRe: 34 Birdhouses in total...I don't know if that's enough
Your collection is terrific! Thanks for sharing-- I love this log cabin!
posted: 2:48 pm on September 24thRe: In the HOT seat...
This is wonderful--a clever, yet simple idea weaving those ties, the over all look is a work of art!
posted: 2:47 pm on September 24thRe: Primitive Hutch and Cabinet Made From Shutters, an Old Screen Window and a TV Cabinet!
wow this is impressive, great job!
posted: 2:45 pm on September 24thRe: Coffee time!
Wonderful!project! You did such a nice job on these, Thanks for sharing
posted: 5:47 pm on August 21stRe: Old liquor cabinet is my best guess
Like what you did with this! Looks terrific!
posted: 5:46 pm on August 21stRe: Somebody STOP me!!!
This turned out terrific!
posted: 5:46 pm on August 21stRe: Ol' Blue Door
I would love to have this--lucky you!
posted: 5:45 pm on August 21stRe: ...with a Junk Junk here & a Junk Junk there
This is fun! great job!
posted: 5:45 pm on August 21stRe: Architectural pieces and cloches two of my favorite things.
This is wonderful!
posted: 5:44 pm on August 21stRe: The Five Feet Table
This is sooo unique and wonderful-- you are amazing with your transformations!
posted: 5:43 pm on August 21stRe: coat rack and scale bench
Especially love that bench! Good job!
posted: 5:42 pm on August 21stRe: wagon wheel fence and gate
Oh I love this! Looks terrific!
posted: 5:41 pm on August 21stRe: Journals
These are wonderful--clever to use those dimensional letters, too
posted: 5:40 pm on August 21stRe: Junky Chicken Coop
Love this and the faucet flowers too....
posted: 5:39 pm on August 21stRe: storage rack
Good job!
posted: 5:38 pm on August 21stRe: "The Twelve Best"
Wow this is fantastic, you have the most creative eye for turning out some magnificent works of art--I adore all your vintage projects!
posted: 5:34 pm on August 21stRe: Southern Comfort Table
This looks terrific--love it
posted: 5:31 pm on August 21stRe: ive had this glass jug for 30 yrs
Love what you did with this!
posted: 5:29 pm on August 21stRe: My herb garden.
This is adorable and how original to veer from traditional red!
posted: 5:29 pm on August 21stRe: Tea House of the August Moon
Thanks for all the comments, need to emphasize this took more than just a few weekends to complete-- it has stayed in the same location where we constructed it-- I just took down the reed fence behind it--and some shrubbery was replanted...
posted: 5:28 pm on August 21stRe: Shoemaker's Garden Art
This is soo clever-- one can just imagine the shoemaker and the elves....
posted: 5:24 pm on August 21stRe: shell shelf
this is a great look-- aren't you thrilled with yourself!
posted: 5:22 pm on August 21stRe: Tiered Server
Oh this is lovely, I especially like the pie bird on top
posted: 5:21 pm on August 21stRe: Circuit Breaker Box Clock
This is wonderful as usual with all your creations!
posted: 3:38 pm on July 31stRe: Camp Lamp
Everyone else has expressed it all, nothing new to add except thanks! for sharing all your unique and vintage creations! Have to ask if the souvenir Mohawk pennant could possibly be from the Mohawk Trail-- (Mass to NY)?! A lovely part of the northeast...
posted: 3:36 pm on July 31stRe: rescuing throwaway furniture
Isn't it fun to find and rescue old furniture! What luck!
posted: 4:16 pm on July 21stRe: Lotsa boxes...
I like this a lot! Especially using the sewing notions--
posted: 4:13 pm on July 21stnice work!
Re: Antique oil can bee
These are so full of personality-- like the photography too...
posted: 4:09 pm on July 21stRe: Antiques and Auctions Art Piece
Love what you did with this--striking!
posted: 4:08 pm on July 21stRe: My First Entry...Shabby Roses and Pedestal Plates
These are lovely, this post makes me think engagement or wedding -- great job!
posted: 4:07 pm on July 21stRe: Upward Ho!
What a terrific idea--so imaginative!
posted: 4:06 pm on July 21stRe: Key holder
So simple and so great!
posted: 4:05 pm on July 21stRe: Stool Transformation
This is adorable!
posted: 4:04 pm on July 21stRe: Ski bench #1
This looks terrific--great job!
posted: 4:03 pm on July 21stRe: Furnace Blower Table
Wow this is really imaginative--wonderful idea!
posted: 4:02 pm on July 21stRe: Givin' the stool the BOOT!
This has character and made me smile!
posted: 5:15 pm on July 13thRe: fencing in the platters
What a terrific idea, and you have such a lovely collection too!
posted: 5:14 pm on July 13thRe: Cool rusty thing
Really cool-- I think snowflake or Christmas star as well!
posted: 2:09 pm on July 13thRe: Can you see me now?
love this!
posted: 2:08 pm on July 13thRe: Everyone LOVES Tassels...Don't they?
wonderful way to re-value misc. junk!
posted: 2:05 pm on July 13thRe: Did you ever wonder how to display those old hankies?
This is really precious, so unique...and, what a sweet collection of hankies you have...
posted: 2:04 pm on July 13thRe: Coffee Bean Message Board
These are terrific...!
posted: 1:58 pm on July 13thRe: Cooper's buddy!
Love this doggie, how nice to have a connection to a welder!
posted: 1:57 pm on July 13thRe: Time to use some of these buttons...
This is such a clever yet simple idea and looks like a million bucks!
posted: 1:56 pm on July 13thRe: Scrabble Tile Transformation
Wow-- This is a great work of art!
posted: 1:54 pm on July 13thRe: Chair - Ugly Duckling to a Beautiful Swan
I love how you combined fabrics-- this is an adorable piece.
posted: 1:53 pm on July 13thRe: What else can I do with this??
Interesting piece! I like the idea of turning it upside down and hanging it from a ceiling...for votives...and maybe rust it a little?
posted: 12:12 pm on June 19thFor displays, I was thinking vintage croquet balls would look good. Would it support wine bottles (empty or full) upside down? Like a European bottle tree?
It would look cute in the garden supporting different colored bottles.....
Re: Elevator Scoops
What a great idea!
posted: 12:06 pm on June 19thRe: Toot Your Own Horn
These are so creative and beautiful in their simplicity. Your and artistry is so inspiring!
posted: 12:04 pm on June 19thRe: Drink Up! CrAzY Bottle Collection
This looks like a display in a museum--your collections are incredible and the display stand is wonderful. Soda pop bottles make one think of summer but your collection to me has a delightful Christmas look! Absolutely love this!
posted: 12:00 pm on June 19thRe: "NURSERY RHYME JUNK"
These are just too precious....
posted: 11:56 am on June 19thRe: Hey Mr. DJ . . .
This is terrific--and so sentimental. I love the combination of all the different collections. The guardrail display shelf from the earlier post is sooo unique and really complements those album covers. The display is wonderful!
posted: 11:54 am on June 19thRe: Card File Ottoman
This is a fabulous do over! Would love to have this in my office! Great idea!
posted: 4:51 pm on June 11thRe: Vintage School Map Occasional Tables
These are fabulous! So creative and colorful. A cartographer's dream. I am a map lover myself, and I think I have this exact map -- it came from an elementary school which was being renovated-- the office manager found a pile of them in an old storage closet and threw them...out!
posted: 4:37 pm on June 11thRe: Wine Bottle Fountain
This is so creative! Great idea!
posted: 4:33 pm on June 11thRe: Camping Stools Turned Table
What a terrific idea-- the red paint adds the kick! Love it!
posted: 6:57 pm on June 10thRe: Rake Rack
Love the display rake AND the cute key chains! Great idea!
posted: 6:56 pm on June 10thRe: Cookie Sheet Calendar
This is FABULOUS! Love it! Great vision!
posted: 6:55 pm on June 10thRe: gate into table
This turned out so well! Don't you love IKEA as a source to supplement some projects!
posted: 6:52 pm on June 10thRe: card catalog drawers
Loved what you did with this-- and, what did you do with the cabinet case!?!
posted: 6:50 pm on June 10thRe: Now it's a coat rack...
What an amazing grab! You did well visualizing a new life for this and the graphics are wonderful! I want it!
posted: 6:49 pm on June 10thRe: Vintage 78 Record Clock
This is wonderful, I love all the projects posted using old records!
posted: 6:47 pm on June 10thRe: one more junk chime
Love this! Gives me some ideas!
posted: 6:46 pm on June 10thRe: Belt Basket
This is soo clever!
posted: 4:57 pm on June 10thRe: Old Door Coffee Table
This table is terrific-- I want this! Loved that you kept the arch...so, okay what did you do with the leftover pieces?
posted: 10:40 am on May 26thRe: My new table made out of cabinet doors
Great job-- loved the mix of cabinet woods on that base
posted: 10:35 am on May 26thRe: Garden Bench
Wonderful project and delightful photo!
posted: 10:33 am on May 26thRe: What's New Pussy Cat - Contributor Challenge
how cool is this-- The lamp shade is perfect too! I have loved seeing the different LP lamp projects posted. So many clever junkers!
posted: 10:28 am on May 26thRe: Medicine Cabinet for Small Oddities
Great idea, and loved how you hinged it on the top.
posted: 10:24 am on May 26th