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Rachel Knoblich, Sioux Fallsmember
Gender: Female
Birthday: 09/18/1976
Member Since: 08/19/2008
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Boys room makeover
Spent the weekend decorating Hayden and Westin's room. The Inpiration: a 1950's blonde desk with a laminated map on top. I've been collecting globes, game boards, and map pictures...We also found a...
This year's junk pumpkins!
Every year we decorate our pumpkins with junk. This year I am showing you two that I made. My friends and I decided that the first one looks like a shrunkin head. The second one is...
Vintage Hat Easter Basket
I signed up for an Easter Basket Swap and wanted to have something unique. I had a vintage hat with pink daisies. I added a wire handle and then wrapped it in vintage seam bindingnbsp...
Shabby French Book Page Shelf
I found this awsome scrolly cabinet yesterday. It was an ugly orange color, but I knew with a little attention and elbow grease that I could make it over. I started by painting it...
Bathroom Junk
I like using junk everywhere, so why not my bathroom. I found a few old chippy heat vents (the frame) part and I knew that they would be great to frame things out. At the same place I...
Adding some fun "junky" decor
I am tired of winter and Christmas decor, so it's time to start shopping in my garage and pull out some fun "junky" decor. The first picture is in my living room. Look at the grungy...
Crumpled Book Paper Wreath
I have seen so many pretty paper wreaths out in blog land. I like them, but they look so complicated...and look to take so much time. Come on! I have 5 boys and limited time, so I...
Burlap Halloween Junk Wreath
This wreath was made from junk.
Shabby Chic Bedroom Makeover
I've been decluttering my bedroom and switching things up due to boredom. I had 2 doors I wanted to use to make a headboard of sorts. This is what I came up with. Some day in the...
Altered Mannequin w/ Handmade Jewelry
I've been busy creating again. I love dress forms and mannequins and they just seem to flock to me. I have a garage full of mannequins right now, so I decided to alter one. I...
70's sheets...to duvet cover
I'm always picking up vintage sheets at the thrift stores. I have so many of them that I don't know what to do with them. I've had the same duvet cover for about 5 years (and still love...
True "junk" jewelry
This is some fun junk pendant! I used a vintage canning lid top and applied a vintage 70's wallpaper to the center. I then used a resin type topcoat to seal it and make a sort of 3D...
New Booth Photos
I spent 6 hours yesterday revamping my booth. The owners of the store put a wall in my booth, so I went and painted the wall before the store opened. I spent the rest of the day taking my booth apart...
Another Altered Dress Form
I found this wonderful dress form really cheap. It was in 4 pieces. I wired her back together and put a coat of white paint on her. Then I paper mached clothes patterns, book pages and sheet music on...
Vintage Cardboard Mannequin Torso
When I did the flea market a couple weeks ago I found this cardboard mannequin torso. She was old and falling apart, but she was only $6. I figured that I could do something fun with her so she would...
A Magical Garden Party Charity Tablescape event
I was invited to host a table in a charity event in our town this weekend. I did a "Magical Garden Party" theme. I used mix and match china, pretty linens, garden junk, a chalkware lamp...
Junk Swap Project
My junk swap was with suewannabeinkc. She sent me some fun stuff. I have a charity brunch event this weekend and decided to use the mini springs she sent me for napkin holders. I...
Formula Cans Into Easter Baskets
I have a huge collection of formula cans under my sink and I knew they would make cute little Easter baskets. I washed the inside out and then took off the label. I cut out burlap and hot glued it to...
Junk Linens turned Aprons
I decided to buy myself a sewing machine and teach myself how to sew. I've been sewing by hand since highschool and figured it was time to tackle the machine! The first apron was made...
My newly designed booth pictures
I took 3 hours this past Monday to redo my booth space here in Sioux Falls, SD. I had so much fun revamping it. I have 2 doors (white and chippy of course!) to block off my booth from the...
Chippy Cottage Charm will be at Benson Flea Market (Sioux Falls, SD)
Come visit Chippy Cottage Charm (crazymomluvsjunk) at the Benson Flea Market in Sioux Falls, SD. It is at the Sioux Falls Fairgrounds inside. The flea market is open Sat. Feb. 6th from 9...
Fun Christmas Display
A fun little Christmas display at the shop where I have a booth. I love taking out of the box things that aren't neccessarily Christmas and using them.
My "Out of the box" wreath
I wanted a wreath that would be out of the box and a little different. I started with a piece of garden fence. It was cut down to only the scalloped part. It was then formed...
Crazy JUNK PUMPKINS
I had lots of fun making these pumpkins last night. The big white grinning one came from a broken piece on a watering can. I was going to throw it away, and it dawned on me that I could...
Chippy Cottage Charm Flea market booth
The Benson Flea Market in Sioux Falls is a fun time to buy and sell. I occasionally rent a booth and set up to get my name out there. This past weekend was the first time I had a full...
A shabby chic lamp makeover
This was a free lamp given to me by the guy I rent my booth space from. He knows I like to make things over. I painted the whole lamp out white. I tore the outdated fabric from the...
Never had more fun with a Teeter-Totter!
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Recent comments
Re: REMINDER! Times All Most Up! JUNK Swap.....2013 Edition!
Please tell me I'm not to late, I would be so bummed since I started this years ago! lol
posted: 3:16 pm on January 21stRe: HUGE...Antique Corbel Floor Lamp
Could you put that in my stocking Santa? Another wonderful project! Nice!
posted: 12:55 pm on December 12thRe: Repurposed Vintage Doilies
I love it...now to find a window with four panes!
posted: 12:44 pm on November 9thRe: ~Happy Mother's Day~
I love it! You have such great style! Keep up the awesome ideas!
posted: 2:32 pm on May 9thRe: I decorate "My Buggy Wheel at Night"
Robyn...great idea...check out my wreath I just shared online. See you Dec 4th...been busy making stuff for the show!
posted: 8:32 pm on November 18thRe: Burlap Halloween Junk Wreath
Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your comments. It makes my day! Keep junkin' on!
posted: 12:47 pm on October 28thRe: Fun with Shutters
I knew those were yours Bill before I clicked on it to find out who it was. Those look neat. Great job. I've been working all weekend on stuff for JunkFest next Saturday. Beat tired and achy muscles!
posted: 7:00 pm on September 25thRe: Photos from the "JUNK FEST AT THE NEST"
Oh my gosh...that's my son Ashton in the bottom picture and we took that kitty home! We named her Robyn after that famous lady who started Junk Fest In The Nest! Can't wait for October...come out if you can because we always have lots of fun junk to sell you!
posted: 11:14 pm on September 4thRe: Altered Mannequin w/ Handmade Jewelry
Bluebucket-I just have been lucky lately with finding dress forms and mannequins. If you are interested I could sell one to you + shipping if you really are interested. Let me know. Email me at vintagemama4@live.com
posted: 4:35 pm on August 24thRachel
Re: Kitchen "Door Knob" Apron Hanger
I really like that! Great way to show your faith too!
posted: 6:57 pm on August 4thRe: free, chippy, old dresser=fabulous planter!
What a great idea....if only I could keep plants alive!
posted: 11:52 am on May 24thRe: Can You HEAR Me Now?
It's so pretty with all those mirrors! There's no reason for anything to be put in the trash anymore! I love what you did with it. Great idea and yeah to your husband!
posted: 5:11 pm on May 11thRe: my painted pillows
I love that pillow...it's beautiful! You do a wonderful job!
posted: 1:31 am on May 8thRe: Kim's Coat Rack with Porcelin Door Knobs
Hey...I'm a fellow junker from Sioux Falls too! Love this coat rack. Now you can make one for me! LOL Great job!
posted: 1:50 am on May 2ndRe: From Springs to Sprigs . . . Easter Accents as Simple as 1, 2, 3!
That is so funny! I just got my junk swap box today and I got chippy green springs. I was thinking of putting flowers into them for my tablescape next weekend for a charity event. You are so talented Lani!
posted: 1:04 am on April 4thRe: My Swap Project 6 - bluebucket
I like your style...you are very creative!
posted: 2:51 pm on April 1stRe: Cutlery Crosses
Love your Christian themed projects! Awesome!
posted: 1:46 am on March 25thRe: Bottles and a basket turned into a beaming lamp…
That is awesome! I love it, love it, love it!
posted: 3:15 pm on March 12thRe: My newly designed booth pictures
Thanks everyone for the nice comments...tomatosisters...my booth is at Cliff Ave Flea Vendors on 3515 North Cliff Ave. I also do the Benson Flea Market.
posted: 3:34 pm on March 11thI will try to get a tutorial up soon on the garland since a couple people asked.
Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
I better be in too, eh? Count me in! Thanks Sue!
posted: 3:11 pm on February 2ndRe: Door turned desk
I love it...it's awesome. I have wanted to make a table for my dining room out of a door...love the legs on this. Thanks for sharing!
posted: 4:34 pm on November 12thRe: Curbside score, now what?
If they have layers of chippy paint I would leave them! You can still use them as plant stands outside...they are wonderful as they are!
posted: 4:59 pm on October 29thRe: A Chippy Welcome...
Love this so much! Awesome! Awesome...did I say Awesome? LOL
posted: 2:13 pm on October 26thRe: Family Jewles
Alice...I use those little silver trays too to make necklaces...aren't they the best! I have also used vintage aluminum childrens plates (play sets), and they are fun too! Chunky necklaces are in this year on the fashion scene!
posted: 12:15 am on October 13thRe: "A SCARY LITTLE JUNK SWAG"
Another idea...if you don't have the rub on letters you could glue anagram letters (old game pieces) or scrabble pieces! You could also print them out on your computer...type in scary free fonts and there are some awesome ones out there!
posted: 8:58 pm on October 10thRe: A night at the doll cemetary...
Last Christmas I had a small pink tree at my booth where I sell. I hung doll arms and legs from pink ric rac and put a doll head as the topper. The lady working thought I was crazy, but I sold the "ornaments" and "topper" right away. I collect doll heads and old scary looking dolls. Freaks my poor kids out...but I love it!
posted: 3:55 am on September 10thRe: fencing in the platters
I'm loving this idea. I might take some wood and do that same trick and hang it on the wall. Cool!
posted: 6:04 pm on July 13thRe: Inspiration....
I have one like that and I put white lights inside her and white clothes and it's like a lamp. I love it. Best part is I bought mine for $10 at a garage sale. Can't beat that!
posted: 11:04 pm on June 28thRe: Homeless Shelter Apartment Makeovers
Here is a website you will enjoy...
posted: 4:46 pm on June 15thwww.enchantedmakeovers.org
There is a lady who started a non-profit to make over shelters and things like that. It's a great thing! Keep up the good work!
Rachel
Re: Chalkboard Room Divider
This is so awesome! Love it!
posted: 11:40 pm on June 9thRe: Another Large Chalkboard Project
I just made one that is almost 5 feet tall. It had an awesome ornate shabby chic frame that I painted out white and distressed. The print was ugly and I just painted the chalkboard paint right over it! I love chalkboards and they sell well in my space that I rent.
posted: 11:39 pm on June 9thRe: Adirondack from salvage
What an awesome chair...one of a kind and absolutely wonderful. Great job!
posted: 12:07 am on May 31stRe: Quick simple fix
Mimitoria...I actually use the cardboard that's already in a picture frame. This Monday I bought an ugly old home interior picture from the 70's. It had a cardboard picture of sunflowers, but the frame was awesome. I just used chalkboard paint and painted it right over the picture and reattached it to the frame when done. I painted the frame white and distressed it and sealed it with Briwax. The wax takes the brightness of the white down. It is so cute and headed to my booth tomorrow.
posted: 6:25 pm on May 16thRe: Antique Sale FUN!!
You know I love it! Wish I could be there in person to see it!
posted: 3:20 pm on May 11thRe: Crib Notes On Weaving - Shhh, Don't Tell
This is a really neat project...I'm loving it! What a creative mind you have! Thanks for sharing!
posted: 1:11 pm on April 21stRe: Sue, Kathie Lee and Hoda on Today!
I enjoyed the segment also...left me wanting more. My book also came in the mail today, so it was a double good day! Keep up the great work!
posted: 9:13 pm on April 13thRe: It's "time" for spring...and cloches!
Very pretty...all of them. They all look great! Can't wait for spring to really get here!
posted: 10:47 pm on March 10thRe: Crib planter
I love all your ideas...I do up my front yard with stuff like you. I drug home a pink iron headboard/footboard and my husband was like, "you're not putting that in the yard!" Yeah right! It was so cute and everybody loved it. Thanks for the inspirational ideas!
posted: 10:47 pm on February 1stRe: Satellite Dish Gazebo
What an awesome project. Who knew you could make something so awesome with something like that. I am so jealous. I would love to have that in my yard. Very creative!
posted: 3:03 pm on January 30thRe: random wooden pieces
How about painting them out (or leave them) and take some old hooks and put them on. They would make unique coat hangers. You could do it with them both and hang them side by side on your wall. Nice statement and organizational peice.
posted: 12:00 am on January 22ndRe: random wooden pieces
How about painting them out (or leave them) and take some old hooks and put them on. They would make unique coat hangers. You could do it with them both and hang them side by side on your wall. Nice statement and organizational peice.
posted: 11:59 pm on January 21stRe: The Garden Room - (Part 2)...details, details, details...
I'm so in love with it. I miss having a front porch/garden room like that. Thanks for the inspiration! Can't say enough...LOVE IT!
posted: 4:26 pm on January 7thRe: Cast Off Pedestals
These are so pretty. I love the idea so much!
posted: 12:04 am on December 23rdRe: Just "GLITTER" it!!
What a beautiful way to wrap up your gifts. These are so pretty! Great idea!
posted: 11:34 pm on December 21stRe: Christmas Lamp
I like your style...very unique and funky!
posted: 10:59 pm on December 19thRe: My Whimsy
It really does look like a wedding cake piece. I love it. What a cute idea!
posted: 10:29 pm on December 18thRe: Shutter light fixture
We will be remodeling our bathroom and I think I will be doing this project...ok, more like my husband! Thanks for the great idea!
posted: 10:53 pm on December 17thRe: I'm done with holiday decorating...
Love the ideas! You always have great things to share!
posted: 10:52 pm on December 17thRe: "TOO FLUFFY DOBY"
Now that is one barktacular collar! Such a neat idea. Great job!
posted: 10:51 pm on December 17thRe: Don't throw out those old cribs!
My husband took an old crib and made it into a toddler bed. He painted it white and left the decal. It turned out very cute!
posted: 9:54 pm on November 16thRe: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
I love this idea! I would love to see your whole house. I bet it's wonderful. Thank you for the inspiration!
posted: 3:04 pm on November 10thRe: Shuttered shelf
I love all your projects! Everything is so great! Keep up the great work!
posted: 4:39 pm on October 10thRe: I GOT A PRESENT!!! YAY
Oops...sorry...posted twice! LOL
posted: 12:17 am on September 26thRe: I GOT A PRESENT!!! YAY
It looks good on you Georgia! You stylish woman! Those gold tarnished coins are in plenty here. My friend sent me some and I asked her to get me some more. She sent me 108 of them.(They came from Hunt and Gather in the cities!) So, I'll be making necklaces for awhile. I love taking junk and making fun and unique jewelry. I've sold a few pieces at church...they are the ones that got me going on making jewelry. I made my own and they liked it and asked me to make some and sell them at church. A side business...that I may never have started without their encouragement! Thanks for being a great friend and inspiration Georgia!
posted: 12:13 am on September 26thRe: Picket Fence mirror/shelf
Georgia...Georgia...I just bought a mirror like that yesterday. Now I have a new project for the hubby. I have a wall of mirrors in my bedroom...now I need to find some picket fence and attach the mirror and add it to the wall. Thanks for the idea. I might just have to send you another piece of jewelry...Rachel Knoblich
posted: 10:10 pm on September 17thRe: Congrats Lani! Winner of "Flat Cheese Grater Contest"
This idea is really good. Wouldn't be surprised if you win. Love it!
posted: 12:16 am on September 16thRe: Another Cheese Grater
Georgia...you are too funny! Love it...but I don't have much of a garden to use one of those! Maybe someday? Good job...loving it!
posted: 11:45 pm on September 11th