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Oh, I really like these. I can't believe that a young man would be so inclined to take the time to make these. Very nice!

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Janis - yours turned out sweet! I love the tres chic additions of verbiage on your bottles. Are those rub-ons? Thanks for the shout out - I appreciate it.
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I'll never look at another crib the same! You did a fantastic job - what a repurpose. I am in love with this idea and may use it around my small veggie garden if I come across one. Thanks so much for sharing.

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Love the knobs as bed post finials! I can't believe that you found four - what luck!

Sue - Thank you for sharing your story about being a risk taker. I really needed that shot in my arm. I find some many items that I want to put my spin on but I'm afraid to take the risk of "ruining something" or feeling that "no one will like it". Those, among many thoughts (you know the thoughts and ideas that keep you up at night), run through my head and sometimes, even as motivated as I am - I keep putting some projects off because of "fears".

Thanks for the encouragement for all of us!

Sue

Ok, I have junk pile ENVY! What great finds.

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I see a wonderful SNOWFLAKE. What a great find with lots of possibilities!

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Oh, I really like these on the tree. I never would have thought of that! Thanks for the idea.

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Oh, how cute are these?! What a unique idea. I just might have a few facets lying around my junk room. I also saw the rain gauges recently too. Thanks for sharing the idea!

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How cool. It almost looks like a steel gate of some sort. What a great idea to use those border pieces.

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This sure is cute. I happened upon two of these gals painted up with fancy dresses a while back. Great use of old bottles.

This is really neat and unique. I just love it!

Midge, this really turned out great. I am glad that I got to see the piano last month "before" and now the after. You are really dedicated to your work and this is such a unique piece - a one-of-a-kind for sure!

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Oh, how neat. Your clock ideas are really sweet and unique!

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Colleen - I bought a little plexiglass cutter at the home store where I bought the plexiglass. I scored it, then snapped it on the edge of my workbench for a pretty clean cut.

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Oh, this is really cute and practical too. I really like the color of green.

Oh, how cute. I never would have thought of this so thanks for sharing the idea.

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dixonjohnson - sorry, I just saw the post from you. Thanks for the offer, but I have a pretty good stash of my own right now! Thanks so much though...Sue

Midge - this is wonderful! I really like your shelf and pegs made from garden tools. Yours is the most unique potting bench I've seen yet. I can't wait to see it in person next time I'm up - rather - I hope you sell it before I make it up again!

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Midge, I knew these were yours as soon as I saw the picture. They turned out better thank what was in the book. Very pretty!! Sue

Midge - these are so pretty - even much prettier than I imagined when I saw your collection a few weeks ago. I love the differnet colors too. Oh, yeah, I recognized your "gated estate" in the pictures before I read your cute comment! I can picture exactly where there are. Thanks for posting and inspiring me to make my own ... when I get a chance. LOL

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Thanks for the kind words and encouragement.

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Oh, my gosh, I think this is hysterical! I just love it!

How sweet yet simple. I'll have to borrow this idea. Thanks!

I really like this too and have similar items at my fingertips to borrow this idea. Thanks for the inspiration!

Sorry, my title got cut off when I posted it...it's late and I should really be in bed. :)

Ditto on that. I don't WANT perfect stuff - I want the character to show through just like that.

Georgia - how lucky to find pink and creamy underneath the layers!

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Sharon, she is absolutely adorable. What a clever way to assemble her. Thanks so much for the idea....

Yes, welcome and YES, we DO get it, don't worry! Your idea and the end results are just gorgeous. What a lucky find! Sue

So cute and practical! You have my mind going for a project of my own now.

Oh, how I like this idea. I just saw some of those at our Habitat ReStore the other day. I'll have to rethink it next time I'm there. Thanks!

I love the finishing touch with the scrabble letters - do you mind if I borrow that idea for some of the dozen or so houses I have? :) Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the kind words. This was one of my favorites.

This is a first - I've never seen anything quite like this and I LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing...you've really got my mind going now!

Thanks for all of the kind words and warm welcomes!

Midge, you never cease to amaze me! You can certainly make a silk purse out of a sow's ear! How cute. Sue

Amazing, I would never have thought of this art! I'm shaking my head at how simple yet creative this is!

Wow, I just bought almost the exact lamp base on Friday for a similar bird bath I plan to make. How ironic that I just stumbled upon yours! Great work!

Oh, Bec, this is really a great Shabby potting bench and gives me ideas for an old bench that I want to refurbish. Thanks so much for sharing your tips with us.

Oh, I love this light! That is a lucky find for you and you sure made it shine!

I don't have a dog, but after seeing this cute bed, I think I WANT one! Oh so sweet.

These are so bright and cheery and would sure boost the energy in your home or garden.

Wow, how neat ~ I've never seen this done and I think this is a fabulous idea. Gotta start my collection of knobs now!

Pink was my favorite color growing up and then I got away from it. I now LOVE it again and I'm drooling over your curb~candy! My DH wouldn't have this in our kitchen, but maybe in my make~believe kitchen I could! You will be the envy of many Shabby Chic Junkers! Congratulations!

Oh, yes, the many uses for drawers! I love them and just started collecting them for some reason.

Isn't wonderful when you find something "as is" and let your imagination go?! Great idea ~ thanks for sharing. Sue

I just wish I could get into the right place at the right time for some plunder like this! Great job on snagging this "B"eauty!

Oh, I just love this idea. I could see this duplicated on any wall that needs a little kick. Displaying your garden finds is the icing on the cake!

Thanks for sharing!
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I really like this idea - and yes, it is simple. I think sometimes we overlook "simple".

Midge, these are terrific. I suppose we all have a few odds and ends lying around the could become bird houses. Thanks so much for sharing these super ideas!

Great job and great budget. Isn't the thrill of the hunt sometimes as much fun as putting the items you find to good use?! I like the idea of a shelf outdoors...now to find somewhere to put one in my yard...

Oh, my this has so much character ~ I just love it. I have a potting bench that my dad built years ago that needs so sprucing up and I might mimick a few of your ideas if you don't mind. Thanks so much for sharing. Sue

This is so neat and also practical. Thanks for the idea.

Thanks for the Habitat suggestion. Yes, I've got one in my area and I need to go there for a visit soon! Oh, yes, I can see using textured wallpaper too!

Oh, how sweet! You made this into a stunning piece. It's also great that your family loves it too. Now I want one, but I have a galley kitchen - so, no-can-do. :(

These are terrific. Great job ~ just wish I had a few! I'll have to watch for these at the flea market. Thanks for the idea!

Oh, my gosh are these gorgeous! What a great imagination and super use of Junk! So much character and charm. :)

Perfection! I love it! My mother loved white on white and had many different shades in her rooms at the old farm house and it really worked. Just as this really works. I wish I had an old house that I could do this to and that my husband supported my junking habits!

Oh, my - I've got similar items just collecting dust. Thanks for the great idea!

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What a transformation! I can't believe that this is the same room. You did a terrific job. A cubby for everything, eh?! Super idea!

Simple and Chic. They go together, don't they? I love this idea. I have a very large candle stick that I've been trying to put the finishing touches on and you just inspired me! Thanks for sharing.

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Oh, my, thank you SO much for such a warm welcome. I, too, like the idea of making this in different colors for baby showers or other times of the year. Thanks for all of your encouraging words! Sue

What a great imagination. Simple yet elegant. Thanks for sharing.

Oh, wow, what a great idea. I use the local grocery store cloth bags, but this is more fun! Cute idea for re-use.

Oh, wow, THAT'S what I can do with my tin collection. Quite crafty and unique!

This has got to be one of the cutest Headboard Benches I've seen. The vintage curtain really adds Shabby Chic charm to the piece. Thanks for the idea.

Oh, wow, thanks for the idea. I, too, bought one of these at the local thrift store for about $1.00 but it's a bit smaller. Neon green fringe on a lamp is NOT my color, but I can't pass up these cool finds. It's tucked away in my "junk" room and I wasn't sure what to do with it but now you've got the creative juices flowing. Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous Paris Lamp idea!

Oh, yes, I love this idea and so quaint for the laundry room or powder room! So many uses for washboards...so little time.