greencolleen
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recycled candle holder by mhc designs
rusty old horse shoes with my fav color of insulators . my hubby did the welding I only picked out the perfect insulators , a perfect marriage ;). it was actually harder than it looks to get it lined...
functional sofa table
this is a sofa table that slides over the cusion so you can set your coffee next to you ;). We have used it so much I need to refinish the top. My husband did the steel fabrication and I did the 7...
our aspen coat rack by mhc designs
my husband did the steel fabrication and I did the paint . This is a 7 layer technique with lots of texture.
functional repurposing ;)
When I started making my own laundry soap I had to have a cool container to store it in. So a pairing of lidless glass canister with old pot lid. The blogs are great at tutes on how to apply...
an affordable knockoff ;)
Pottery Barn knock off. the drink dispensers in pottery barn catalog are $79.00 with the stands at $20.00 to $25.00 . So being frugal my stand was $1.00 and my dispenser was $4.00. The tray is a...
junk swap
its been awhile but finally got the photos taken . Still playing with my camera. Sooooo much to learn.
junk swap ;)
well the rake head was great i have a hand forged one that my husbands grandfather made yrs ago it holds out keys headlights ect. also Pam sent me parts from a mercedes ha ha will be the closest ill...
vintage chimes
finally got one done. I have been collecting silver sugar bowls for a few yrs . I used fishing leaders +vintage silverware and a thrifted sugar bowl, I've seen these on line for $25.00 to $50.00 ...
better pics of my silverware chandie
I know that I have posted this before in fact this was my 1st ever post. a real stretch for a not so computer savvy person. So for my b day this yr my honey bear got me a nikon camera .Way over my...
upcycled footstool ;)
i was inspired by miss mustard seed and donna of funky junk. this is a solid piece but so awful. i never really liked the legs but after i painted them white not so bad. i could not get that vinyl...
thrifted anthro knockoff
saw a anthrpologie knockoff on line. which was actually better than the original [$300.00] .so since gretchen inspired me to collect vintage jewelry i had quite a bit ;). this was made with old...
junk swap 2009
recieved these cards fron gretchen. repurposed as love notes for my tree ;). i was going to frame them but this is better. tis the season. oh and merry christmas to all ;)
junk swap no 3
made this necklace for nurses day raffle . used a key with scrabble letters , then added blue charm and a bottle with pearls from gretchen. taking pics of small items is really difficult for me so...
junk swap no2
got these cabinet doors for $1.00 ea .so made chalk boards. no 1 for my daughter celebration charm is from gretchen for junk swap ;). no 2 is for raffle for nurses week.
true american junk;)
saw this on the way to Grand Falls Az [ this is a spring time water fall in az] i so wanted the perfectly rusted seat springs but needed a bolt cutter to get them out so had to be content to get the...
junk swap no1
recieved these swedish flash cards from gretchen, this is an over head light in my hallway. before run of the mill now it makes me smile ;). did use glue dots to cover the bulb holder with wide...
junk swap from gretchen /mimi toria
so got my box from gretchen ;) . too fun like christmas, i know ya'll understand. my favs the vintage kodac film can, vintage coin purse, bottle caps, mother of pearl buttons watch piece...
whatnots and thrift store finds ;)
found these wood cabinets doors for $1.00 each wow couldnt resist. any ideas ????? the denim will become curtains for guest bedroom. the cantine will be a vase shades of sue. the metal banding will...
coat tree
i designed and my husband built this for us. its pipe and different sizes of rod . heavy+ very sturdy. will do the faux birch at some point. looks great in our home. big fan of hooks here ;). so...
last score 09
a single mom at work wanted to get a wooden kitchen for her young son. so during a mountain snow storm on wed i found this at the local goodwill. it was priced at $16.00 but got a discount and got it...
lamp finial
been thinking of a christmas finial for some time and when "itsnotjunktome"[ i think] did her finial got inspired again. soo here it is, did bleach for 2 days the previous color was pretty ickie this...
what will it become?
when im at work my girls [aka jessie and katie] stay in the old laundry room its off the garage and has a cement floor. ive tried pillows and rugs they become toys and end up outside. so i made a dog...
dressed up chairs
really wanted to dress up my dining room chairs, so i sewed a button to the top of the chair cover. used ribbons i had saved from sheet sets, gift bags,candles ect, added these great leaves [got on...
simple monday tree topper
my mom wore this pin on her winter coat, she passed away in 1980. so i married it to a crocheted medalian my maternal grandmother made [i got a bunch of these] . this has been my tree topper...
junk art fan pulls
got inspired by roadtriplouise few months back she made these great necklaces soooo i thought would make great fan pulls since the one in my craft room broke. ;)
wood rack
last yr we had a tremdous amt of snow, my husband had shoulder surgery in dec. so we brought wood inside and stacked on floor . worked really well but was a mess and scuffed up the woodwork and wall...
15 yr old unfinished project ;)
ok not junk but unfinished projects got to figure in there some where! get this started this about 15 yrs ago. friend at work had a baby was doing his room in target baby jungle. sooo...
fun with words
i havent had any luck finding scabble tiles, so where do you folks get them??? but did find this game actually found 2 games word up , great letters. was going to do jewery but letters are too big...
simple monday fix to unfinished project ;)
so its simple monday and i finally figured out how to finish off this project. yrs ago my husband pulled this wood stove out of our garage he had replaced it with a more efficient model. sooooo that...
lawnchair to patio pillow
my daughter + her friend are big time cardinal fans. so the chair broke as they do. but the fabric was still good with these great embroidered cardinals . soooo i dug it out of the trash and sewed up...
my version of $100. shower curtain :)
so saw a shower curtain at anthropologie for $100. liked the look not the price. got a bedskirt at thrift store $6.00 [shabbie chic] added a queen bedskirt and shower curtain i already had. married...
ive had this glass jug for 30 yrs
this is a glass jug got from a friend about 30 yrs ago :) even my husband likes it as a lamp. shade close out item from target got a while back. notice its green :)
my washer in full bloom
this is my washer even the scoffers see the beauty :). placed so i can enjoy from my kitchen
freebee's from a friend
so we were busy over the weekend. a friend of ours is moving soooo i got the washer :) did give them some cash for gas tho [it was only right] the washer was cooler than i remembered. it will be a...
spring is finally here :)
these are my 1st daffodiles . the wind lately has been ferocious so if im to enjoy my flowers snip and bring in. the sea glass actually acts as a flower frog
a good day shopping :)
found these lamps at 2.95 ea so bought all 7 of them. :) you cannt even get lamp parts for that. got the cart for $3.00 may try to post the other picture
earing holder
for years i've been trying to find something cool for my post and ear wire earings. so a $2 goodwill frame and jute. the jewlery becomes the art. my friends at work are ordering them up :)
spoon lite cosie
spoon lite cosie, not sure what is saved so may try this again, tada! saw a spoon chandie in a mag for about $4000. too rich for me so this is my version :)





Recent comments
Re: From Drab to Fab!
ha ha dont ya just love to repurpose ;).and validation when others get ya !
posted: 8:59 am on February 10thRe: Texas Planters
ha ha I made a lamp out of 1 few yrs back this is soooo much easier
posted: 5:11 pm on April 24thRe: MORE RUSTY FINDS
rust is my fav color well 2 nd maybe after green ;)
posted: 7:06 am on February 11thRe: Cassie's Top 10 Pick for 2012: Vintage Hardware!
ha ha I have a matched pair of those hinges chippy paint and all ;). I am thinking a bracelet for one now I see the other can be a necklace.
posted: 7:02 am on February 11thRe: Button Pins
wonderful so creative so much better than mass produced ;)
posted: 6:58 am on February 11thRe: DIY Tip - Pain in the rump, lumpy / separated paints
this is brilliant! i use a dog slicker brush to clean my paint brushes . my furgirls wont let me near them with it anyway. ;) also i see those beaters at thrift stores for $1.00 all the time
posted: 7:00 am on February 3rdRe: JunkSwapTreasures
so i was thinkin that galvanized piece could be a lamp shade or maybe a bird feeder. and the cookie cutters fashioned into a spring wreath. the medical tubes are water tight soooo i was thinking 1 flower stem also they could work to hold seed beads. always thought the flash cards would make a great garland for a childs room ??? have fun . ha ha the lucky penny was just fun glad you liked it ;).
posted: 7:27 am on January 15thRe: a 'Novel' idea
absolutely darling ;)
posted: 4:53 pm on November 20thRe: The Chippy Chirpy Reverse Paint Dresser
wow did you do this freehand? beautiful design worth all the effort ;)
posted: 4:50 pm on November 20thRe: Cider Jug Lamp
wonderful I esp like the junkie embellishments.Good for you ;).
posted: 4:46 pm on November 20thRe: How to Display Pumpkins
well i thought i was the only one not so fond of halloween. classie fall stylin works soooo much better for me
posted: 7:26 am on October 14thRe: A Vanity Just Like Grandma's - my 1st post!
that mirror is absolutely fab great job. welcome ;)
posted: 9:36 am on June 7thRe: Tell me whatcha think... I need an idea.
i would prob funkyjunk it. a crate sign if you may ;). good luck neat piece at right price
posted: 9:31 am on June 7thRe: Old crate stairs
donna i follow your blog and this is one of my fav. infact have convinced hubby that this would be a great treatment for our stairs in breeseway. just have to figure out the graphics. coffee for sure maybe happy destiny ranch [what we call out spread] ;). so glad you are a contributer now you are very talented esp in the junk conversion area ;).
posted: 6:20 am on January 4thRe: Farm Junque
what is that thing? thanks for the idea of the murphys oil soap . we got an ox bow from family last summer and it might help restore it.
posted: 6:09 am on January 4thRe: my Christmas Junk Challenge
so if it was me i would paint it with chalk board paint and hang with shovel part up and maybe do a distressed white on the rest of it also would prob trim off the handle. hang by door for notes ;) good luck
posted: 6:06 am on January 4thRe: Spindle Lamp
hi jim another great lamp ;). where do you get your vintage looking cords ? and since i have had some stained lamp shades i will defend them ;). had a ceiling leak, but i suspose it could be a wild party . also i buy old shades for the frames some are pretty dang cool.and i cut off the ickie plastic/fabric
posted: 3:17 pm on December 20thRe: Vintage Wall Candle Holder
so if you want some back ground on that candle holder i have it :). that is a home interior piece 70s i think. originally had viened mirror in the back part. i know cause i have one just like it with out the mirror cause it brode during a move.like what you did with it. ;)
posted: 7:59 am on December 16thRe: What is this?
i think this is a wreath holder. with the great white color you could use this year round
posted: 3:46 pm on November 13thRe: Billy Jo's "Do Over Deco" Part 4
donna at funky junk made coasters and white washed them very cool. you could do numbers or letters on them. you could also use them as backing for hooks or candle holders or attach a vintage mop holder with a bottle for a flower. good luck
posted: 7:21 am on October 25thRe: Cool as Ice Junk
sue love this . but have a prob my email address has changed :([not my idea]. so dont want to lose my green colleen thing how do i change this ???
posted: 12:51 pm on September 4thRe: Freeze Frame
so sue not sure what this is but my guess is it is a window from a vintage trailer. far too cute. also i have been using staple gun on sawtooth hangers works great.
posted: 8:45 am on July 16thRe: A New Desk for Captain America!
score x4 forr mom ;)
posted: 11:42 pm on May 4thRe: Dictionary Place Cards
pretty dang cute ;)
posted: 9:02 pm on May 4thRe: Mother's Day gifts
annie you are so creative, some mom is going to be pleasantly surprized ;)
posted: 9:01 pm on May 4thRe: Television Table
wow what a great idea,love the hidden drawer. ;)
posted: 8:58 pm on May 4thRe: I made my office playhouse inside!
annie, there is a blog out there called "funky junk" with a tutorial on photos esp good for point and shoot cameras. also they suggest picassa [its a free download;)]its wonderful you can crop resize straighten and sharpen ect your pics. its wonderful.even my husband is impressed. i know those who are experienced photo people its way too simple but for the rest of us very easy.im so inexperienced takes me quite a while to post things. but im determined.also if you get your photos too small it will not post so the size is really specific.
posted: 9:47 am on April 30thRe: junk swap no1
ok, my bad. guess the only language i know besides english is spanish. and since im from the midwest im a mix with good portion of german ;). too funny ;)
posted: 12:03 pm on April 27thRe: Junk Swap Project #6
wow how cute is this great, rebirth ;)
posted: 3:02 pm on April 26thRe: Thresher finds new life as farm lamp
really like the look of this good job ;), and the basket great topper
posted: 5:30 pm on April 22ndRe: Triumph Door Knocker
my father in law was a blacksmith in iowa. when we inherited the shop there was a bunch of these,[i wanted them, they thought i was crazy] i believe they are mower guards i have about 10 of them mine are somewhat more rusted tho with aho1586 on back. and they are dang heavy. great idea i may have to borrow it ;).
posted: 12:54 pm on April 22ndRe: Vintage Redesign Jewelry - Heading to Cali for the Week-end
Gretchen you are sooooo talented ;).folks even tho the pics are great they are alittle short on how beautiful these pieces are in person. they truely are crafted with love. and as someone stated earlier "life is too short to wear department store jewelry".
posted: 10:03 am on April 22ndon a different note Gretchen i have figured out how to easily get the dang lables off the bottles;). so will send more your way. also will post soon on my swap projects it really stretches the creativity. thank you Sue for this fun opportunity :).
Re: Check Out My Junk...from the "Junk Swap"
jim only you could have this vision ;). wonderful display
posted: 3:16 pm on April 5thRe: junk swap from gretchen /mimi toria
ok, went back and checked that photo tutorial is on funky junk interiors. for most of us with inexpensive cameras is really good info :). spent the weekend glued to my craft table the wheels are turning
posted: 12:38 pm on April 5thRe: you can't always get what you want...
great thinking out of the box, this attitude will make your home one of a kind with great style ;). please make sure you share the end project. also i find great items at strange places. so what may appeal to someone writing a column may be too expensive or not junkie enough for us. keep up the great energy ;)
posted: 1:51 pm on March 23rdRe: Light Fixture Planter
sue i kept and old fixture didnt know why until now. but mine is not as great as yours. thanks for the inspiration
posted: 5:08 pm on March 19thRe: I need help with this one!
ok love the color cause ya know its green ;). that looks like really sturdy stuff so i would go with the woven thing. like chair seat or basket do like the idea of lamp shade. and bec 4 ideas are great. good luck
posted: 4:45 pm on March 19thRe: JMS Swap Pairings Complete
sue im sure this was no easy task for you, thank you for the opportunity ;). just sent out my box now im worried will it arrive in 1 piece??? hope you like what i picked out for you gretchen ;)
posted: 2:49 pm on March 5thRe: Junk Swap Set to Begin - Rules of Engagement
sue, very thoughtful rules of engagement ;). excited to get started. ive been shopping and will try to send pieces that will appeal to my pardner.altho many of the participants havent yet posted any projects. i expect this to be a fun creative process ;). thanks for the opportunity. let the games begin ;).
posted: 12:11 pm on February 21stRe: "BABY ROOM JUNK"
oh janis these are too cute ;). what a great gift for a new mom. you are truely the bling diva.
posted: 8:44 pm on February 18thby the way have been finding a few bling pieces here ;)
Re: "Shift Key" Necklace
so all you guys and gals in junk land . just got back from post office and my pieces are here ;). with pres day and me working 12 hr shifts just couldnt get down there sooner. they are even better in person, omg just absolutely fab !!!!!!
posted: 1:57 pm on February 18thi got jb6 jb23 and jb 70-ss. gretchen is an amazing designer ,these are all very unique and much more affordable than many mass produced items. also she is a wonderful person to do business with, fast response great service ;).
the one box i think was also vintage which i love.
its kind of like ebay did i win did i win which actually added to the fun ;). guess im really happy.
so if any of you are thinking about purchasing your very own gretchen creation, i can recomend it, so just go for it ;)
Re: If JMS Jumped off a Bridge .....
youre too funny, my honey bear is buying me gretchens designs ;). he thought i would want diamonds too but that is what i chose. i dont like to junk store shop with him because he makes noises about i have to get rid of something ealse. silly boy ;). love your haul really scored here.
posted: 1:31 pm on February 15thesp love the vintage jar
Re: "Bird of Nature" Necklace
gretchen thanks for responding ;). ive ordered 3 pieces. hope i get them its a little like bidding on ebay ;). did i win did i win!
posted: 6:04 pm on February 11thi hope i get you in the swap since i have some very special things i will send you :) hint hint.
i took all my nonworking wrist watches apart today. you are so inspiring . have a good one colleen
Re: Got Ideas?
i would put castors on these and use for muddy shoes and boots ;).or hang on wall as a shelf. good luck looks like a lot of fun.
posted: 12:04 am on February 11thRe: Shake Up Your Valentine!
sue it does make us wonder about what else you have tucked away ;).
posted: 2:54 pm on February 8thoh i finally personalized my pic with my 1st ever posted project.i thought it was fitting ;)
wouldnt these shakers be great for a shower or wedding??? very stylish .
Re: Patina or Dirt???
oh i have junk envy ;).esp like the green
posted: 2:45 pm on February 8thwe have had patients up here in no az who have had hanta virus. and sometimes they dont make it. so be careful ya'll thankyou for the public service announcement ;)
Re: Window makeover
very creative really like the pic of the boots ;). much better view.
posted: 2:40 pm on February 8thRe: Vintage Doorknob Curtain Tiebacks
wow cool project love that you gave the directions;)
posted: 2:36 pm on February 8thRe: "Bird of Nature" Necklace
gretchen, i did go to your blogspot. the site was beautifully designed. [why am i not surprized] you are soooo talented ;).
posted: 9:59 am on February 8thi really love how you used the silver, gold,black metal all together. the little bird nests are to die for. the question i have is what kind of wire did you use? gage ect?
how do you organize all your beads and elements?? id like to see pics of your work space ;).big fan here
Re: "Bird of Nature" Necklace
wow gretchen this is so beautiful. have you been published?? and where do you sell your pieces and what is your creative name? i want to take classes from you . but dang im in az. been finding some bling finally pricey but worth it.;)
posted: 10:27 am on February 7thi was going to do an art piece for my manager set the vintage screens by cash register. went to look some more and they sold them.omg really surprized how upset i was. still stings. oh well . needed to get that off my chest, i knew folks here would understand
Re: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
junkygal i went thru all the profiles [in the swap] and you were the only one i found in az, geez. i'm up north. maybe sue will pair us up . im not sure how that will happen. sooo welcome i was feeling so very alone. colleen
posted: 7:29 pm on February 1stRe: Let Me Introduce Some Very Talented Junker's in Training
love the wine bottle lite its like 2010 version of lava lamp only so much cooler ;) . i want to see the rest of the projects tho, curious here.
posted: 8:49 pm on January 27thRe: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
ok i want to play ;). i'm jumping up and down. how fun ;) colleen
posted: 7:58 pm on January 27thRe: A Simple Monday Floral Arrangement
oh susie how cute makes me smile ;). gosh im sooooo sick of winter. this brightens up my day. i got a small case a few months back, how time flies. i will create, i will create, i will create ;)
posted: 12:09 pm on January 18thRe: chippy white and wonderful hutch
i really like the chippy white but alas im far more rustic right now.anywho will check out the blog . its amazing what a junker can envision ;)
posted: 10:39 am on January 18thRe: I've got some "Hang" ups!
so wouldnt no1 be great for childens art work and update with the seasons. wonderful idea great finds ;)
posted: 10:32 am on January 18thRe: Kitchen Cabinets
i like soapstone but its pricey , i went with wood got at lumber liquidators was actually less expensive than laminate. reason is because you dont have to pay for installation. also i wanted rustic if it gets dented or scratched just sand out also used the wood counter oil stuff from ikea . my sis has granite tiles several have cracked. i have seen where they have done pine 2x4 that was pretty cool. do also like the concrete. please update us, we are curious souls ;). cabinets look great ;)
posted: 10:03 am on January 18thRe: Top "10" for 2010...Ten Very Good Reasons to Buy Junk
just what is that turquoise glass ??? too pretty tho.
posted: 5:35 pm on January 8thgreat start to a new yr.now that i'm a proud tractor owner is even more important to watch where the funds are going. did find an old canteen but no cute jacket for it so i'm going to make my own.
im like so many on this site i look at most things differently now, what can it become, truely get sooooo much inspiration form this site. ;). let the fun begin. after the child kitchen i scored last dec my coworkers are paying attention to possibilities.
Re: You Need a Little Copper in Your Diet
so jim at the end of 2010 we will have to remember this project as one of the top ones for this yr. wow great job i have always like the verigris finish , i also have always looked forward to your projects ;). chairs also very cool
posted: 5:13 pm on January 8thRe: A LITTLE OF THIS AND A LITTLE OF THAT
i'm green with envy over your green walls, dont think my hubby would be understanding. he saw our attick/storage room the other day and was shocked. he is a fan of the off white wall. i would like to sign up tho to be one of your students ;). they are soooo luckie.
posted: 9:51 am on December 31stRe: lamp finial
ok credit goes to makinithappen . i went back 6-7 pages and found the post. :) sorry.
posted: 12:32 pm on December 30thRe: Farm Rescue
great save, i'm with sue junk envy ! love the patina ;)
posted: 12:16 pm on December 30thRe: "Emerging from the JunkYard" and Designing for a Cause
oh mb those guys/gals for design star have nothing on you. well thought out great colors loved the grafics. i would love to have this as a craft room. but will tell you with all my collections would get messy in a hurry. you so deserve the award whoop whoop ;)
posted: 7:29 pm on December 25thRe: "Just what the Junker ordered"
luckie you;) even the case is way cool
posted: 12:46 pm on December 22ndRe: The BEST Reason to Celebrate!
bless you an your lil guy ;). hope 2010 continues to brings you health and wealth. god bless
posted: 11:41 am on December 22ndRe: Announcing "The Best of 2009". With Christmas Quickies...Instead of Cookies
sue luckie you in the tropics , im sitting here in a mountain snow storm. looking to buy a tractor so we can dig out soooo i can get to work. i totally love this site helps to keep me almost sane. i get the bestest ideas here ;). what a great idea to start this . what will 2010 bring? so to you and all out there merry christmas and to a great new year ;). the members are the nicest folk out there ;)
posted: 11:33 am on December 22ndRe: Junk on the Horizon
you did your dad up proud girl, this is soooo cool, art and momento thats the best gift, im sure he will treasure it. what a great idea ;)
posted: 10:03 am on December 18thRe: VINTAGE TROPHY CUPS
so janis such a good job here love the christmas bling ;). im having no luck in scoring vintage jewlery or much silver. what there is here is pretty dang pricey . well happy merry !
posted: 9:54 am on December 18thRe: How to Create Sterling Silver Ornaments on the Cheap
sooooo sue dont you think a pattern for the pop can star would be great in that holiday book??? ;).you could do all the holidays or maybe just christmas and thanksgiving together , just a thought. and i agree with geo id help but geez im so far away.
posted: 9:18 am on December 18thRe: Christmas Vacation...tree
oh jim your tree topper is the bestest ;)love the tree, could go in that book sue ;).
posted: 8:56 am on December 18thRe: How to Create Sterling Silver Ornaments on the Cheap
ya know you could maybe do this with glass lids as well ;)
posted: 6:12 pm on December 16thRe: Alter-na-tree
how fun is this;). gave me a great idea. love the vintage ornaments
posted: 2:45 pm on December 16thRe: Pop Can Stars
ok i want the pattern please share :). i agree with jim great add for coke.
posted: 2:40 pm on December 16thRe: How to Create Sterling Silver Ornaments on the Cheap
sue only you could envision this. im really seeing another book ;)
posted: 2:27 pm on December 16thRe: Simple Christmas Basket
welcome ;). love the colors in your center piece.
posted: 9:38 pm on December 13thRe: Merry Christmas!
i know the catalog you speak off ;). i do get great ideas from them. but with a sharp eye you can duplicate in a much thriftier way. glass greens and christmas colors just seem to go together. love your displays.
posted: 9:33 pm on December 13thRe: Kissing Bulb...The How To
sue great idea. but i see a new book; holiday decor with junk ;).this is ingenious ! creative you truely are blessed with good junk ju ju ;)
posted: 9:45 am on December 12thRe: Red Birds and Holidays
i,m also a former midwestener i guess the only cardinals around here are the football team ;). the red color of this is amazing luckie you.
posted: 1:56 pm on December 8thRe: Christmas and Old Stuff: Priceless
oh my makinithappen love your idea of the ladel bouquet! how cute is that ;). isnt this the bestest site?
posted: 1:45 pm on December 8thRe: What Can I Do With A Table Top Greenhouse
ok i was so caught up in the season didnt see the jan thing. love rustydiva's ideas. i corraled my spring creamer sugar,also had small nests with ceramic birds sat them on old rusted pieces. really liked the towel idea and the gardener gift idea. good luck.
posted: 12:07 pm on December 4thRe: what will it become?
so makinithappen be careful what you wish for ;).jessie s one of the funnest dogs ive ever had, shes not lovie tho. it took me 6 tries to get a pic of her. the project is not fancy but is very functional i was frustrated that i couldnt leave a big pillow out there and every rug got tore up huge mess. i had everything so no shopping involved really liked that.
posted: 9:15 am on December 4thRe: What Can I Do With A Table Top Greenhouse
i have this in a galvanized color, last year i did the village tree thing that loving craft suggested. it was too cute. or center piece with maybe with greens ornaments+ of coarse rusted junk pieces ;). maybe filled with pine cones endless possibilities, if the white doesnt go with your decor could paint using that great metal spray paint [comes in hammered metal very cool] have fun
posted: 9:01 am on December 4thRe: 'Tis the Season
sue love the red + the fresh greens ;). i got an old coleman cooler last week for $10. my husband is skeptical. so we'll see.lily is adorable but how did you get her to pose??? my girls, i have to catch them sleeping or i get the tail as they are scampering away ;)
posted: 10:17 am on December 3rdRe: Holiday Trimmings ala Army Surplus
well i dont have any of these but how cool is that ;). no army surplus around here either. oh well . want to thank you sue for your vision in this site. its like this huge junking community. how friendly! i get great ideas and so much encouragement, this is a very positive force, soooo may the force be with you ;)
posted: 3:01 pm on November 13thRe: A new addition to the front yard
so very cool but how did you attach those glass insulators?? did you have to drill thru that glass?? ;)
posted: 8:36 pm on November 8thRe: "CHICKEN WIRE FRAMES!"
love it all but what a great idea to decoupage those clothes pins, yrs ago i wrapped a goodwill $1.00 frame with chicken wire . its a great organizer. but this is really art ;) question tho i have been stapling burlap to frames but most of the time the staples go thru the wood ive looked for shorter staples no luck . so ive switched to the really heavy duty hot glue.
posted: 10:27 am on November 6thRe: Threshing tray coffeetable
i love your sense of decor so much more interesting than traditional furniture. i like rustic off the beaten path pieces also. this and your other pieces are amazing character ;)
posted: 8:31 pm on October 25thRe: A Junker's Collection - Part Two
so i was looking at my 'collections' door knobs, insulators, old kitchen stuff, buttons and green glass [big surprize there] rusted metal everything. frames lamp shades and lamps[ones that speak to me]. ive added on since being obcessed with this site. the color green few shades i dont like . i have green in every room very subtle tho. found some vintage flower frogs the other day. i have a rather small craft area. the garage is off limits. but we have a fairly full small barn/shed and an attic no basements in the southwest. i have to be careful with the clutter. im finding im much better at shopping that actually creating. need to work on that part :)
posted: 8:22 pm on October 25thRe: Gas Lamp to Candlestick: Quick, Easy and Pretty Too!
great mix of fancy/vintage/industrial. lots of character ;). i also like the copper wire against the chippy white paint of the base. i havent been able to find any really cool old lampshades :(. great idea.
posted: 10:01 am on October 2ndRe: Welcome to The Dark Side.....Of Color
i'm with you. i try to get the best deals out there. so you go girl!!!!! i think repurposing is the best. i also get that adrenalin rush. i work with folks much younger than me. so im trying to show them how to repurpose and conserve. i scored 3 dooney and burke purses and a leather backpack plus other stuff for $5.00. last week i got a liz claiborn woven leather bag for $2.00. i do not consider myself cheap, but thrifty, which by they way is the new chic. i also think this kind of decorating has a lot more character ;).and and i actually get to support some great thrift stores aka salvation army, womens assistance league and a hospice thrift store .
posted: 10:17 pm on October 1stRe: Hemming-Way
omg jim i got an exact match to your smaller one at a thrift store for $1. then on vac saw one in an antique store for $10.00. great idea love it love it ;)
posted: 12:59 pm on October 1stRe: "FALL"ing for the Springfield Extravaganza - Part I...
kathy wow did i say WOW !!! loved the pics esp the invite to join this great online community ;). wish i was closer, i really liked the button jewelry.
posted: 10:32 pm on September 27thRe: what to do with cute old purses, flowers, and ribbon
i know you can paint a sofa,craft paints with additive for fabric cannt recall the name tho. i would prob do the whole thing in an off white add color with pillows so if you got tired of it would be easier to change.i would crackle the wood or paint it a cream and sand off some umber over the top. the purse idea is really good. like the gift bag thing ;) please post pics of piece after we are a curious bunch ;)
posted: 11:15 am on September 24thRe: Just another trash day in the neighborhood
oh my, why would someone throw this away. at least donate to a charity thrift store!!! geez have fun cause my wheels are turning too ;)
posted: 6:54 pm on September 21stRe: Introducing Ruby Rose & Amy Bakes Cupcakes
wow those cupcakes are a work of art ;) almost a shame to eat them. trailer is too cute would like pics of inside tho
posted: 5:44 pm on September 21stRe: A Simple Monday "Ah Ha!" Moment
how clever is this ;). but what the heck are those things???
posted: 3:35 pm on September 21stthe addition of the keys wonderful.
Re: Old tool chest becomes a piece of furniture for my work room!
wow great price and after ;)good colors just the right amt of rust
posted: 2:26 pm on September 21stRe: Projects-In-Waiting...
the fencing i would use as a valance on a window, or attach together with zip ties on sides, then you could make a chandalier with tea lites. sue did this i think. i like the memo holder idea as well. the shutters i would use doors poss maried with an old drawer to make a cabinet. good luck ;)
posted: 10:23 am on September 12thRe: Pick up the pieces.. but Never Forget.... 9-11 Tribute
thanks so much for sharing, my heart goes out to you and the others that were affected by 911. it still causes me to get misty. be well!!!
posted: 10:11 am on September 12thRe: Another 9-11 Tribute
omg this was so cool, i was so upset yesterday i couldnt comment. i didnt lose anyone on 911. but i remember where i was, and how surreal it was to watch those buildings come down. even 8 yrs later im concerned for all that loss of life and distruction. this was a beautiful remembrance of that day.
posted: 10:08 am on September 12thRe: "A THRIFTY LIGHTING PROJECT"
so janis, did read your post. its kind of amazing where i find nurses. this kind of creativity helps me to recharge. so as sue says be well. loved your profile esp the naughty dog part. i have a 3 yr old german short hair that gleefully dumped all of my large planters in the back yard, then she chewed on the pots the stinker ;) colleen
posted: 8:18 pm on September 10thRe: "A THRIFTY LIGHTING PROJECT"
dear janis, i found one of these hobnail lamps at a thrift store really cheap, but it was a pin up lamp but i think i can reconfigure it. so what a great idea ;). so i went to your blogspot and the really cool thing was last week i got a stamp holder for $1.00. been looking thru the site to find the idea i knew i had seen and there it was on your bog spot. thanks ;)
posted: 10:44 am on September 3rdRe: Help...Any Creative Ideas??
my craft laundry room is only 9x12 so pretty small. i have 2 shelving units with plastic bins and i try to keep like things together. like lamp parts, fabric , paper supplies paints ect. but i also like to have things open for inspiration. do know that martha stewart did a craft armoire that was pretty cool.it does seem to be a constant job to keep it organized tho. good luck ;)
posted: 3:21 pm on August 31stRe: Simple Monday's - Take Two
sue would never have thought about using those coasters. guess thats why you are really the junk diva ;)
posted: 12:17 pm on August 31stRe: my version of $100. shower curtain :)
dear carrie im sort of sewing impaired, like craft sewing only. yrs ago did make all my maternity clothes -twice. i love ruffles but they are trickie, so i came up with the idea of ruffled bedskirts most of the work is done ;). also because the straight line thing is a problem. the shower curtain i used was a thermal weave so all i had to do was follow along the line pin and sew.so in the end the idea was not mine but the execution was. the price very affordable
posted: 10:44 am on August 31stRe: I Don't Know Why This Caged Bird Would Sing....
how funny are you! i keep telling my husband that its all about presentation. he just doesnt get it but oh well. love the cooler, and the lunch box,the caged chicken just cracked me up ;)
posted: 11:13 am on August 28thRe: Freeby :-)
i would try something really different like chalk board paint, that way you could label the drawers like dishes , linens , serveware. it will sell no matter what but this would make it really unique. and might appeal to more folks. good luck great piece ;)
posted: 11:00 am on August 28thRe: A shabby chic lamp makeover
love love your application the texture of the chenile is perfect and white very chabbie chic ;)
posted: 10:46 am on August 28thRe: Simple Mondays
sue really like the idea of simple mondays ;). but i actually like mondays mostly because i generally dont work them ;). but like a good recipe you know the ones with 5 ingrediants or less. pairing 1 or 2 items together are my favs. will be waiting anxiously for your posts. now where to get those antlers ;)
posted: 4:11 pm on August 24thRe: jewelry treasures
omg these are too cool. i have pieces of this and that really inspired me ;). how fun would a fishing one be ?[ of coarse with the barb cut off ]
posted: 11:43 am on August 24thRe: New roadtrip finds.
like the old spring with the pics. wouldn't that be great at christmas with cards ??? great finds ;)
posted: 11:33 am on August 24thRe: my washer in full bloom
guess i should've named it a blooming washer. my husband said i should send a pic to maytag. to inform them that they last forever :)
posted: 10:30 pm on August 17thRe: ive had this glass jug for 30 yrs
i tried a lamp kit from home depot but just wasnt sturdy and the right diameter so got this one from ballard designs. it was cork so did have to carve it down some but it is really solid. :) good luck
posted: 10:21 pm on August 17thRe: My Picks from Oronoco
i think all junk ladies are are the same leval, but since blonds have gotten such a dumb rap in the past let the fun begin [by the way im a silver blond :)] my husband smart guy does not tell blond jokes too funny
posted: 1:55 pm on August 17thRe: Breadbox Beautifies Bath By Banishing Beauty Bottles!
great idea! :) i have corraled my curling iron in a beautiful vase. and my hair dryer in a mail cubie thing so that also holds all the hair products brushes ect. i have a lighted nook in my bedroom for makeup and hair games.:)
posted: 11:32 am on August 17thRe: Breadbox Beautifies Bath By Banishing Beauty Bottles!
great idea! :) i have corraled my curling iron in a beautiful vase. and my hair dryer in a mail cubie thing so that also holds all the hair products brushes ect. i have a lighted nook in my bedroom for makeup and hair games.:)
posted: 11:30 am on August 17thRe: Beautiful glass lids and bowls...
great idea! i think would also work with some of those old candle sticks :). been unable to post for awhile got a new computer not sure what this issue was. but im back. do check site almost daily
posted: 11:22 am on August 17thRe: Needing advice
well i have new laptop and it wont let me comment :(.but i am the master of it will figure it out! but i might put a cookie sheet in the bottom to protect the wood . good luck
posted: 3:13 pm on June 30thRe: Bird Cage Desk Organizer
this is too funny ive had plexi glass for yrs and didnt know how to cut it so off to buy a cutter :). thanks for the info.
posted: 10:37 am on May 15thsue this is such a great friendly site THANK YOU for bringing us together!
Re: Bird Cage Desk Organizer
this is too funny ive had plexi glass for yrs and didnt know how to cut it so off to buy a cutter :). thanks for the info.
posted: 10:35 am on May 15thsue this is such a great friendly site THANK YOU for bringing us together!
Re: Time for Junk!
so i have 2 of those metal things r hand corner, what the heck are they ?? i was going to use them for lamp shades. but a clock hmmmm! love your clocks esp the pot lid :)
posted: 10:20 am on May 15thRe: Your Picture Doesn't Sing
i never thought about the back part of the frame , old ones are petty cool the velvet is amazing, great look ;). i have always liked the empty pic frames.
posted: 9:51 am on May 15thRe: Trash Bin
actually i would use it for dog food. poss paint it to match decor. use the drawer for brushes leash ect. ;)
posted: 9:46 am on May 15thRe: Bird Cage Desk Organizer
really cute :). so how do you cut plexi glass?? i've always wondered
posted: 11:04 pm on May 13thRe: Sewing Table Sink
fab top it almost looks like granite in the pic ;)
posted: 1:01 pm on May 13thRe: Sewing Table Sink
i have one of these. was my desk when i was in nursing school. now is my bedside table. never thought to use as a bath sink. question what kind of a top is that? great idea :)
posted: 10:17 am on May 13thRe: Dustpan Note Organizer
very cottage ;)
posted: 9:59 am on May 13thRe: New Purpose for Garage Sale Find
wow !!! love it want it :) very clever
posted: 9:57 am on May 13thRe: Caged Wild Birds (not really)
omg what a fab/cute idea!:)
posted: 9:52 am on May 13thRe: This jewelry is just a bunch of junk!
omg too cute and you know i've got forks left over from my chandie project :). question tho how did you get the handle bent over?
posted: 2:57 pm on May 6thRe: Coffee, tea or Ivy?
very unique! good idea to paint the inside of the carafe, love the ambience :)
posted: 12:27 pm on May 4thRe: Weekend Finds
cool stuff what are you going to do with those mini tart pans ??? :)
posted: 12:16 pm on May 4thRe: Another JUNK wind chime...
neat idea better than stuff in a land fill:)
posted: 12:13 pm on May 4thRe: record challenge - butterflies are free and so are records
esp love the card/letter holder wouldnt this be too cool if you used old christmas records to display your christmas cards ??? i think it looks as tho cutting those records is done with a ban saw / drill.
posted: 12:08 pm on May 4thRe: Vintage Spoon Bud Vase
so question how did you get the silverware out ??? and how did you attach the suction cup???
posted: 12:56 pm on April 27thRe: Vintage Spoon Bud Vase
what a great idea. really thinking out of the box :). like the chippie finish
posted: 11:36 am on April 27thRe: Galvanized Flower Garden
omg this is tooo cool! and the flowers are looking good for just being planted. like the design of the legs. so where the heck do you get turkey feeders??? we have wild turkey here ranches but no farms. and jim i thought you were the lamp god. way to go :)
posted: 11:27 am on April 27thRe: Galvanized Flower Garden
omg this is tooo cool! and the flowers are looking good for just being planted. like the design of the legs. so where the heck do you get turkey feeders??? we have wild turkey here ranches but no farms. and jim i thought you were the lamp god. way to go :)
posted: 11:25 am on April 27thRe: Cast Iron Stove Picture Frame
great look, i have an old stove its just gorgeous, originally was in our garage as a very inefficiant heater was replaced now is in the garden. my husband actually likes it!
posted: 12:18 pm on April 26thRe: Bird & nest
i would so wear this :)
posted: 12:10 pm on April 26thRe: Vintage Tray Transformed
the redo so much better! like your style :)
posted: 12:05 pm on April 26thRe: A planter, or not a planter, that IS the question!
marie love your work! esp love the cement mixer. a friend of mine is giving me an old wringer washer today :) so it goes on back patio cause my puppy [shes 3 now] has a fasination with my planters.
posted: 12:02 pm on April 26thRe: A planter, or not a planter, that IS the question!
marie love your work! esp love the cement mixer. a friend of mine is giving me an old wringer washer today :) so it goes on back patio cause my puppy [shes 3 now] has a fasination with my planters.
posted: 12:02 pm on April 26thRe: Sue, Kathie Lee and Hoda on Today!
sue you are such a midwest girl, none of that full of yourself stuff :). watched the video too cute. also finally got your latest book yesterday, it was worth driving home in a mountain snow storm . ive been collecting old door knobs for yrs so one more good idea.
posted: 3:51 pm on April 17thso ditto on previous comments :)
Re: JUNKMARKET Style's 2009 Top "10" in Junk
10 is a very small number, in the junking world. i like old kitchen metal, actually any old metel from door knobs to farm stuff, lamps even just for the parts, lamp shades, glass ball jars to funky stuff,vintage purses oh i could go on and on.:)
posted: 1:28 pm on April 9thsue esp love the chairs , question any ideas how to get those lamps of mine apart?????? tried wd40 top and botton very stubborn .
Re: Need ideas!
wow you guys are creative! like the idea of valance i might attach at 4 corners and do rows for a kitchen valance.[tie together with string or fabric maybe 2-3 fridge magnets just to bring in another element. but but maybe a rug ??? like decopage to a piece of linoleum and coat with several coats of varaphane :)
posted: 12:43 pm on April 6thRe: Gatherings - A Great Place to Shop for Good Junk
so wouldnt those button hangers be cool with necklaces hanging from them esp with a vintage/cool junk hook :)
posted: 12:17 pm on April 6thRe: Funky Funnel Lamp
jim thanks so much for the additional pics :). what kind of glue did you use ???
posted: 11:42 am on April 6thRe: Generator lamp
who knew a generater could be soooo cool, , great thinking out of the box :)
posted: 11:37 am on April 6thRe: cabinet door chalkboard
you go girl!!! yard stick great idea :)
posted: 11:34 am on April 6thRe: a good day shopping :)
the pic doesnt really show what quality these are .this is not the brass plated variety, so patina solid brass and heavy glass, so my delema at this time is how do i get them apart. these guys are solid. but im determined soooo thinking shells, hardware, bottle brush trees [christmas] buttons marbels, could do photos :) any ideas how to get them apart guys??? im pretty handy trying top and bottom.and jim actually bought that mold thing for a shade. got a espresso maker going to be a lamp some day its about the right size.
posted: 11:32 am on April 6thRe: Upcycled Pillows etc.
ok so you have insired me found 3 100% wool sweaters really cool colors, washed them in hot water and dried in dryer. do i need to repeat this ????? love your work :)
posted: 11:16 am on April 6thRe: Funky Funnel Lamp
jim i so love this look! the colors are too fun, i will be looking for old funnels, one question tho how did you attach the lamp parts and how is that funnel supported??? great idea thanks:)
posted: 2:27 pm on April 4thRe: My Junk Lamp
omg too cute , but dang now i'm going to have to learn how to crochet! what gage of wire did you use on that shade
posted: 10:42 am on April 2ndRe: City Wide Garage Sale, Georgetown, Texas
so sue when are you coming to AZ ??? so the alley stuff is that the free stuff? or how do you find whom it belongs to? glad your having a good time :)
posted: 10:59 am on March 30thRe: City Wide Garage Sale, Georgetown, Texas
so sue when are you coming to AZ ??? so the alley stuff is that the free stuff? or how do you find whom it belongs to? glad your having a good time :)
posted: 10:57 am on March 30thRe: spoon lite cosie
started with a wire cage thing, not sure what to call it . but did think you could use a tomato cage or one of those garden half basket things. i did a rust finish so the spoons would pop. went to home depot and got the best metal bit for my drill i could find. had some silver wire [cant remember the gage] to wire the spoons on . and wal-la. i have fans in my kitchen and dining area and i was determined to have this in my house somewhere. good news is this is the maindoor to my house so i get to enjoy it a lot :).i used black wire to attach to base of my light with s hooks and ball chain, didnt want to drill into my ceiling and i have to be able to change the light bulbs. oh and the spoons were 50 cents ea.my husband tells my family to hide the silver :)
posted: 10:39 am on March 30thRe: spoon lite cosie
i could hang outside but i really like the way the light shines thru the spoons. this is in my breeseway in front of the door so does chime some. i cannt get a pic of this with the light on.
posted: 10:04 pm on March 29thRe: My First Post! Can someone tell me how to resize my pictures?
well i actually got it to load into site i think we'll see . im so inept at this computer thing forgot to right click so i think i figured it out . but then went oot and not sure how i did it? do the pics and posts post next day??? or right away. i have a kodak camera for blonds, which means i dont have to read the instructions before i use it:).so i will get out the instructions and resize that as well. thanks candy +gretchen
posted: 9:32 pm on March 29thRe: My First Post! Can someone tell me how to resize my pictures?
i also need remedial photo posting. been working on this for over a week aaagh!!! ive done some projects and i want to post .did go to photo size but then where did they go omg this is so frustrating. they do not auto resize. how long does it take to load into site ???? please help!!!!
posted: 8:04 pm on March 27thRe: Time for an old drawer to SPRING to life!
so how functional is this piece? i would put an s hook on bottom drawer pull , for keys. and put my cell phone on the shelf. and would the planter be too cute with an arrangement for each season? so to me this is year round!!! good job.
posted: 10:34 am on March 26thRe: My self-imposed junking intervention (aka organizing my basement workspace...)
got a catalog the other day and they had made the absolute best pendant lites with insulators. and you have a whole stash of them . so sue oh goddess of the junk how the heck do you drill thru those insulaters???
posted: 10:20 pm on March 19thRe: My self-imposed junking intervention (aka organizing my basement workspace...)
ok i'm jealous not just the space you have but you've got some great junk!!! looks like my fav goodwill with all the good stuff pulled out:). i have a 12x9 ft room that is also my laundry. do have 2 shelf units and some wall mounted shelfs as well.
posted: 12:58 pm on March 19thRe: How to Store Ribbons
i have a few of these wagons so may do a easter thing then a ribbon cadie after :). but im like the rest running out of counter.
posted: 2:05 pm on March 14thsue this is off subject but i'm very computer unsavy. soo got this great idea want to post cant get the pics in what am i doing wrong? i need remedial picture posting.
Re: Kitchen Redo
this is my 1st post, love love love what you did! did i say loved it???? great idea i have a toy hauler [ trailer] and the cabinets just stink.... soooo im going to do this :). just have to figure out how to glue the wallpaper to the cabinets not wood. we redid our kitchen few yrs back did the wood counter too like that, but actually had to get new cabinets mine were actually falling apart. and i wanted drawers and pull outs.
posted: 1:42 pm on March 12thquestion did you paint the hinges or replace them?? also did you do a glaze over everthing to get that great finish?