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doreen cappelle, deloraine, MB, CAmember
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rusty easel
I found this piece of chain in our junk pile. It was rusted into this form and I took my cue from other junkers on this site as to what to do with it. I've displayed a vintage postcard.
Art Axes
My daughter needed some painted axes to represent Slovakia at a beer festival. I had a couple days notice to get these ready. They were a big hit.
Junk Pumpkins
A few junk pieces and pumkins come together to create this scene.
back porch halloween
Just wanted to share my halloween display even though it doesn't consist totally of junk.
teddy bears
I make teddy bears from old coats, quilts and bedspreads. I've had quite a few requests to make the bears for people from their grandma's fur coat.
lace roses
Lacey flower bouquet that won't wilt.
button necklace
"Button, button. Who's got the button?" A phrase I remember my mom and grandma saying.
earring Christmas ornaments
When I saw these earrings, I thought snowflakes and then I thought Christmas tree ornaments.
There's safety in numbers
I bought some alarm clocks to take apart to make jewellery but when I went to smash them, I thought they were too cute. So . . . . .yet another collection was born. There's safety in numbers, right?
glass candle holder
I "married" a footed bowl and plate. I laid a string of pearls around the base of the candle and stuck a vintage pin in the side. (For safety I would remove the pearls and pin while burning the...
kitchen windchime
I combined chandelier crystals, silverware, pieces of old necklaces and a colander to make this windchime. Maybe someday I'll wire it to make a light fixture.
iron & lace headboard
I nailed and wired an old iron headboard to the wall then added lace, silk flowers, some purses from my collection and some other pretty things to design this headboard.





Recent comments
Re: Floating Vintage Ceiling Tin
This is fabulous! I love how there's a chunk missing from the tin. You had to have been in the right place at the right time to find the tin and frame at such a great price. Any ceiling tin I find is priced much, much higher. I might take a different approach and silicone the tin to the outside of the glass (but then again it won't collect dust behind the glass as you have it).
posted: 12:19 pm on November 12thdoreen
Re: "CHICKEN WIRE FRAMES!"
Love the french flair! I have lots of old frames and bought chicken wire today so when I find burlap, you know this will be my next project. Thanks for sharing your talent. Love all your projects.
posted: 1:09 am on November 9thdoreen
Re: A new addition to the front yard
This is too cute. Your work is fabulous.
posted: 1:04 am on November 9thdoreen
Re: wine barrel sunflower
This is fabulous. Love the sepia tone picture. Wish I had a barn.
posted: 2:23 am on November 2nddoreen
Re: Ironing board daisy
This is just awesome. I have a bunch of ironing boards. Now all I need is a barn.
posted: 2:21 am on November 2nddoreen
Re: All Hallows Eve Junky Movie Festival
Candy, your post is so scary cool! Love your imagination and all the photos. "The Exorcist" still haunts me and more recently "Wrong Turn".
posted: 12:54 am on November 2nddoreen
Re: Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"
I love love love this! And thanks for the instructions. I'll be making a few of these!
posted: 12:41 am on November 2nddoreen
Re: Dick and Jane Vintage Reader Gift Tags
These are so fabulous! I make a lot of my own tags and this is a great idea. I would have trouble using the real pages though so would photocopy them.
posted: 12:38 am on November 2nddoreen
Re: antique mattress springs
Simply beautiful. Enjoy your porch sitting.
posted: 12:32 am on November 2nddoreen
Re: From frumpy to fabulous!
So cute and such a clever, unique re-use.
posted: 2:18 pm on November 1stdoreen
Re: RING aROUND the Rosie!
Fabulous junk collection and displays. I love it all but especially the button tree and mirror.
posted: 7:24 pm on October 30thdoreen
Re: Vases
These vases look more than good; they're fab!!! Great idea.
posted: 11:51 pm on October 28thLike the various heights.
doreen
Re: A Chippy Welcome...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Such a perfect solution to a plain light fixture. You can't go wrong with crystals, keys and rust.
posted: 11:32 pm on October 25thdoreen
Re: Princess Ready
Fairy tales and princesses. Any princess would be proud to own this gorgeous piece.
posted: 6:11 pm on October 25thRe: More Freebies!
I like your idea of hanging the decorative panels on the wall and also the drawer tower so I wouldn't have a problem dismantling this piece. I've used sewing machine drawers as shelves by hanging them on the wall. I keep all my bills in a sewing machine drawer that just sits on my desk. I use the actual sewing machine (minus the cabinet) and decorate it with silk flowers and sewing related items like thimbles, lace, buttons etc. etc. (I'll try to do a post in the future). I would use the metal treadle piece as decorative art on the wall (rusty or painted to suit your decor) or use it as a porch light as in Oldnews' post. Have fun!
posted: 6:07 pm on October 25thdoreen
Re: Threshing tray coffeetable
Wonderful piece and wonderful use for it. I'm jealous.
posted: 5:52 pm on October 25thdoreen
Re: Scarecrow Welcomes Trick or Treaters!
Very, very cute. Love your brick pumpkins as well as your brick cats in another post.
posted: 5:49 pm on October 25thdoreen
Re: Primitive Brick Barn Cats
So very CUTE! I have lots of bricks for a patio; I'll have to steal one or two to paint.
posted: 5:47 pm on October 25thdoreen
Re: Steel Spring Table
Very cool! Very unique!
posted: 5:36 pm on October 25thdoreen
Re: Hatchery pipe plant stand
Wow! Awesome find. I've never seen pipe like this. Love the way you used it.
posted: 11:37 am on October 24thdoreen
Re: Glass Flower
So very pretty with great vintage appeal. Two or three in a row would look fabulous!
posted: 12:12 pm on October 22nddoreen
Re: "I'M A LITTLE TEAPOT..."
So cute! Love the color and especially love the pool ball head.
posted: 12:09 pm on October 22nddoreen
Re: "KING JAVA JAVA"
This guy really caught my eye. He/she really does look like a god/goddess. Cute.
posted: 12:07 pm on October 22nddoreen
Re: button necklace
pamphyila, You have to preplan a layout of your buttons (small to large to small again), then thread them all onto crochet cotton, then start crocheting. So the buttons are crocheted right into the necklace.
posted: 11:56 am on October 22nddoreen
Re: Junky Tablescape
Very beautiful and clever. The wine charms are an absolutely brilliant idea and their color is perfect.
posted: 10:51 pm on October 20thdoreen
Re: teddy bears
Hi gailmarie
posted: 7:32 pm on October 19thI don't name the teddy bears (even the ones I keep for myself). I'd get too attached to them and have to keep them all and then I'd need more space to display them and then I'd need an extra room in the house and then I'd need a bigger house and then ......... (all you junkers out there understand right?) Besides, you can't name your children and then sell them ha ha......
doreen
Re: Oh my!!! Not another window :)
Very cute; better than any photo centre that you could buy in a store. Your little boo boo turned out to be a happy mistake. No one will notice unless you tell them.
posted: 7:19 pm on October 19thdoreen
Re: Cheap chic
Very beautiful. They look like authentic old architectural pieces. Love 'em!
posted: 1:28 pm on October 19thdoreen
Re: "LOVIN' MY BON BONS"
The tin is beautiful. I also tell myself when shopping that I don't need another clock, tin, suitcase, old furniture. piece of junk, etc.etc., but then turn around and buy it because I HAVE to have it.
posted: 9:28 pm on October 18thdoreen
Re: I Had a "LIGHT BULB" Moment
Your flower arrangement with the lab beaker and rusty junk is fabulous! Love it!
posted: 9:15 pm on October 18thdoreen
Re: Dress form
I love this! It's too cute!!!!
posted: 12:18 pm on October 18thdoreen
Re: To Read or Not to Read?
The title of your post is great. I use old books for a lot of my crafts (sometimes I read them first). The way you've used the books here is another interesting idea. The covers of old books are so fabulous.
posted: 11:52 am on October 18thdoreen
Re: RePurposed Newel Posts
I've done the same with posts. I use mine at Christmas to hang the stockings and year round to display handmade purses that I sell.
posted: 12:36 am on October 15thdoreen
Re: Hickory, dickory dock...man oh man did we find some clocks!!
WOW!!!What a great find. Yes, I love the colors and patina. The "Bens" look wonderful all grouped together. Remember my post "There's safety in numbers"? Well, if I had this many clocks, perhaps I could find one or two that I could smash to re-purpose. (I don't see any in these pictures however.)
posted: 5:46 pm on October 14thRe: FINALLY!! Organized - sort of...
I'm with Kathy; I like your new picture. I only have a couple of lockers but lockers sure look great and are great for organization.
posted: 5:27 pm on October 14thdoreen
Re: Happy Autumn
Your pictures and display are fabulous. Lucky you for finding the cart. I have never seen one of these in all my travels.
posted: 7:40 pm on October 12thdoreen
Re: button necklace
sharon. The instructions are in the book Beautiful Button Jewelry by Susan Davis. You could check if your local library has the book. If not, I'd be happy to share the instructions if we can connect somehow.
posted: 7:30 pm on October 12thdoreen
Re: A pair of buttoned up lamps
Very pretty. A great and clever way to show off buttons!
posted: 7:24 pm on October 12thdoreen
Re: All Dressered in Black
Wow! I bet it gets snapped right up at your friend's shop.
posted: 7:20 pm on October 12thI had trouble loading my pics too but found Candy's resizing post. The time it takes to figure it out is sure worth it because it is very exciting to share projects on this site and belong to JMS. Welcome.
doreen
Re: Fall Decorations
What a wonderful buy! The display if fantastic. You'll be able to change the display with the seasons. I can envision a Christmas look.
posted: 7:13 pm on October 12thdoreen
Re: Darling Dresser Cracks Me Up!!!
Beautiful job. I really like the look of the white against the natural wood.
posted: 7:09 pm on October 12thDoreen
Re: button necklace
Sue, Thank you so much for the great honor! I'm tickled "blue".
posted: 12:43 pm on October 11thSharon, It's very easy and fun to make if you crochet.
Doreen
Re: Garden Glass
I've made lots of these since discovering this site. They are so pretty and fun to make. Every one of these creations from the members are different and unique. Doreen
posted: 12:26 pm on October 11thRe: Family Jewles
These necklaces are beautiful, the type I would wear. I WILL gush, this is a fun and fabulous site. Doreen
posted: 12:22 pm on October 11thRe: GARDEN ROOM TABLE
I have a similar magazine rack that I was ready to throw out (oops! not throw out - part with) but now I think I'll give it a coat of paint (love the color of yours) and a new top (either decoupage or stained glass).
posted: 11:30 pm on October 10thRe: "ALL KNOWING ONE"
Cute. I love nails for hairdos. Doreen
posted: 11:23 pm on October 10thRe: "A SCARY LITTLE JUNK SWAG"
Absolutely, positively cute. Awesome idea!
posted: 11:15 am on October 10thDoreen
Re: This Old Mom, She Has Junk (lots of it!) 3
I think you don't need to be a suewannabe anymore - you're already there. Love the display rack for linens.
posted: 1:03 pm on October 9thjunkermidge Thanks for making me laugh with your comments.
bubbasmom I too have many projects on the go at the same time. Can't seem to finish one before another idea enters my head. I call it the curse of being creative. I tell people that I'll go to my grave with a million unfinished projects left behind. My kids are already complaining about the "junk" and "stuff" they'll have to deal with when I'm gone.
The last time I was at an auction sale, I had all my purchases in a pile ready to be loaded on the truck and someone asked me if I was an antique dealer. I laughed and said no, I just like old stuff and it's all going into my house. I'd like to sell junk too but my problem is that I can't part with the stuff I bring home.
Re: Artful Rust
Don't you love it when someone asks a ridiculously low price for something you want?!! I'm the same as you. I contain myself from jumping with joy, hand over the money & run! Good thing you made that U-turn!
posted: 12:20 pm on October 5thDoreen
Re: Vintage Redesign Jewlery Designer Scours Oronoco Flea Market for Treasures
Hi Gretchen,
posted: 12:30 am on October 5thI used to think vintage jewelry truly was ugly junk. Now I love it and search for it for different crafting projects. Love your pictures of bling.
Re: Time to Hit the Sack
Candy, this is wonderful form of art as is all old advertising.
posted: 11:24 pm on October 4thFlour sacks would work great for this project too so I'm going to look at my stash. Thanks for the idea. Doreen
Re: From Card Table to Wall Art
Your table looks great on the wall! Recently I bought a vintage card table with the scene of a ship on it for $3 with the idea of hanging it on the wall (it's just not there yet). Great post.
posted: 5:24 pm on September 29thDoreen
Re: Editor's Challenge #5- Bed Spring Candle Holder
Absolutely fabulous. There's a Tina Turner song that describes you perfectly - "You're simply the best, you're better than all the rest."
posted: 12:10 am on September 21stRe: Vintage Notion Box Turned Funky Jewelry Box
Absolutely beautiful! Think I'll go out and paint a couple of my wood jewelry boxes right now. Love the broach and number.
posted: 1:28 pm on September 19thRe: Chippy Cottage Charm Flea market booth
Fabulous! Fabulous! I love all the vintage items and the display.
posted: 4:32 pm on September 15thDoreen
Re: glass candle holder
Hi byabpryor,
posted: 8:27 pm on September 12thI love your suggestion of the tea light! Thanks.
Doreen
Re: iron & lace headboard
Hi Candy,
posted: 7:27 pm on September 11thI switched the photos around like you suggested and I like it better. Thanks!
Doreen
Re: iron & lace headboard
Thank you so much for the warm welcome and the kind and encouraging words. I get so caught up in buying and re-purposing stuff and then realize that there's not too many people around here that appreciate that sort of thing. (I craft for sales - I'll see how the glass garden totems and married pieces go over.)It's so great to be part of the junking community online. My new addiction is Junk Market Style! Thanks for all the ideas!
posted: 5:44 pm on September 9thRe: My Newest Angels
I love your angels! Recently I bought a lot job of spindles, chair backs etc. at an auction. I didn't know what I'd do with them and they probably would have sat around forever but I saw your angels and immediately made a couple. Thanks!
posted: 10:46 am on September 7th