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This is an excellent idea, no wonder you sell them so quickly! Love the style and usefulness of bench. Thanks for helping me to think "outside" the dresser (box)!
~judi ;)

Jim,
You know how much of a fan I am of your work...this new line of furniture is going to be fantastic! I wish you well and I'm sure you already have people lining up to purchase. Love the re-use and re-purposing of vintage and discarded items. The colors of this cabinet are vibrant and work so well together.
~judi ;)

Amy,
I spied this post on your blog and loved it! The greyhound colors are perfect along with the total grouping. Tanner is sooo cute....how could you not love that face!
~judi ;)

Love it & soooo cute! Great idea for old rusty springs...which I have several of from old upholstered chair seats. Happy Spring!
~judi ;)

Ok..i'm game..."time in a bottle"..."what time is it?"..."time stands still" are just a few that i can see in this awesome collage!!
~judi ;)

I love this simple idea...looks great on your shelf with the clock and books. Thanks for sharing!
~judi ;)

I thought you snuck into my house and took this picture! lol I have this egg separator hanging on a peg rack and love it's metal swirly shape. ~judi :)

Great marriage! LOVE the trunk-shape,size, patina...everything. Thanks for posting...you've given me an idea! ~judi ;)

You are so talented...love the repurpose and the cupboard!
~judi ;)

Super idea! love the table leg feet. ~judi ;)

Um...I could send you my address- hehe I <3 ANYthing galvanized!

I think all the ideas so far are grand. I like the memo board idea or shadow box. You could also put it on a coffee table and layer some other decor with it...river rocks w/pillar candles or pinecones. How about using it for a serving tray!

~judi ;)

Once again Jim, you have created something to make me "junk-swoon"! I <3 this idea, even though like SnowmanHill, I'm not a heart fan. Red is a fav color and galvanized anything is a fav material...what could be better than those mixed with rust?! <3 <3 <3 (love it times 3)
~judi ;)

Ok, I've been pacing back and forth long enough trying to decide-and like exactly what IS there to decide???
Hmmm....I give someone else my junk and they give me theirs...sounds like a WIN-WIN adventure.
Alright already, now that I got that off my chest of drawers-ON with the junk swap!!
I'M IN, IN, IN !!!!!!!!!!
~judi ;)

Go to picnik.com it's a free editing software that is very easy to use. hope this helps! welcome to JMS! ~judi ;)

Mary,
I love your collection, just found a few Valentine's at a little antique shop last weekend....and want more! I see you've been to the $ store in the 4th pic...those cute little easels caught my attention and bought me some too. ~judi ;)

I'm so glad that you posted this project. I've been looking for vintage valentines so that I can decorate with them too. Great use of buttons and keys too! ~judi ;)

Marie,
this is so sweet...love what you've done to keep son & grandsons close to your heart! I too didnt know the paperweights could be taken apart..will be on the lookout now.
~judi <3 ;)

Wow, you have a beautiful garden. The chippy painted bee skep is just perfect for herbs and flowers. Love all your garden pieces.
~judi ;)

Midge,
This is a great piece of metal....awesome! For us teetotalers out there, this would make a great "china" cabinet by changing out the rebar for another shelf. Love the patina of it.
~judi ;)

Midge, This piece is phenomenal! You are one incredible lady that can turn the common, rusted item into a masterpiece. Kuddos on the cutting and that leftover piece, I'm sure, will be in another post soon! As for the chain...that has cool factor written all over it and I know you will come up with something great for its use.
~judi ;)

These bottles are so unique! Your painting skills are absolutely awesome. Great designs...love the winter scene.
~judi ;)

Lani, Your set up looks oh so divine! Love the wire rack, thermoses and glass jar. They are fabulous.

We are now in the midst of a snowstorm here in the NE and the hot chocolate would be soooo nice about now! Mmmmmm good.

~judi ;)

Great repurposing...i'm partial to the beach scene esp. since I live in snowy central NY! Love how you incorporated the sisal rope and shells. ~judi ;)

Love those vintage buttons! Nicely done. ~judi ;)

Oh my goodness...my mouth is hanging open in awe and I am speechless! I LOVE this!

My hubby made a wooden screen/draft stopper a few years ago for our old, drafty fireplace and it has sat (much to my dismay) unpainted. I knew I wanted to paint it but just couldn't come up with the perfect design.(I am so visual that it is sometimes a hindrance) I never thought of a checkerboard style- hich would fit so well with our decor! So now I am off to create my own checkerboard design for my poor neglected screen using the red paint from our walls! THANK YOU for the inspiration and the vision!

Love the "green" project too-use only zero VOC paints now.
~judi ;)

Laurel, Your simplistic approach to decorating is what I love about your posts. I too am purging-my poor neglected craft studio and using as many of my "finds" to organize. I love using old bale-wire canning jars for a multitude of uses in kitchen, powder room and my studio. I was given boxes of them many years ago and keep finding new uses for them...it's great gleaning new ideas from JMS members as well. Thank u!

~judi ;)

Troy...great idea using the vintage silk as it really completes the look with the style of lamp. The raw-edged ruffle is perfect.

I "spy" a vintage suitcase being used on your worktable! They must be a staple for junkmasters since so many of us on JMS swoon over them (as well as use them) Love the design of yours.

~judi ;)

I too love your repurpose of an ordinary item. They look great! I also appreciate your mini photo tutorial- the idea of spraying on top of egg cartons rather than a flat surface is something I had never thought of using! You have a talent for taking the mundane to awesome in simple easy steps. I am smitten with chalkboard paint too! ~judi ;)

Ditto to everyone else's comments! This is way cool or coolio as you say (love your unique terms of endearment!) I too love suitcases and repurposing them for inside storage uses. My daughter & I found several cases at a consignment shop, a bit pricey but I may go back and get one after all to use in my craft studio. With a bit of persuasion, she may take less?!

~judi ;)

Gretchen, I love both your and Janis' clock frame ideas! And I agree, it's great to find inspiration from others but important to make it your own design.

Thanks for the tutorial...it is helpful for me (visual learner) to SEE how something is done.

~judi ;)

LOVE it painted! I sure could see this in my 1829 farmhouse, just wish I lived closer! ~judi ;)

Another great buy and repurpose. You did a super job on the distressing and recovering! I too have a chair that I am inspired to paint, distress & recover. ~judi ;)

Another great design! Love the astro turf AND the Bob n Bing fabric shade...how cool is that!? ~judi ;)

You found a great buy...$3! Our thrift stores are mostly overpriced around here. You made a very cute items even cuter...love the pink, book pages and "pat a cake" graffiti.

~judi ;)

Another great shabbified project! Love the pink and varied fabric shades. ~judi ;)

Wow...what a beautiful transformation! Lisa, your shabby chic look is top notch. Welcome to JMS - wish you well in pursuing your dream!

~judi ;)

Great idea! Love the vintage fabric. I too remember those S & H Green stamps...my mom may still have some stashed away. Ooh...this could be another project post!

(Jim...I thought you were just thinking of June Cleaver from "Leave it to Beaver"-works for me)

~judi ;)

Nice! We just redid our kitchen and went with wood (Ikea) countertops w/natural tung oil finish. I love them! You can get a peek at the1829farmhouse.blogspot.com (I still have pics to load for the finale) Otherwise, I would do a granite, soapstone or concrete (see Sue's kitchen on the JMS DVD). Look forward to the final reveal! ~judi ;)

Ooooh Melissa...this is a perfect match! They came together like peanut butter & jelly. Where did you use the burlap (this is becoming a fav of mine)as I couldn't tell in pic? You girls at JunkFest are phenomenal junkers! ~judi ;)
PS...glad I'm not the ONLY one who still has Christmas decor to put away! lol

Beautiful arrangements...for a junkers <3 (heart)! Love the cloche make-do, so very creative with all the treasures inside. The vintage cake stand is so very cool with the lettering.
Ok...now I REALLY need to take down my Christmas decor so I can get on with the next holiday!(sigh) ~judi ;)

Great way to display your "jewels". Love the "pearl-ized" domino! ~judi ;)

Great repurpose! Love the color too. ~judi ;)

Your ability to craft such unique "pictures" out of license plates is awesome. I love the colors in the plates and how you incorporate that into your design. Look forward to more of your posts. ~judi ;)

WOW x 3! This cupboard is simply spectacular and who would have guessed its from crates! I vote for painting-add a bit of distressing around knobs and along edges for that antique worn-look. You could also do a two-color paint job with a base color under the topcoat. When you distress the base color will pop out. Looking forward to the finished project. ~judi ;)

Great transformation...yes the gold finish HAD to go! Love the hooks on the bottom too. ~judi ;)

Thank you everyone! I must say that this site has provided such inspiration (from THE best of the best) and encouragement to help find a niche in the creative "junk" world. I look at junk with a whole new perspective now and I'm lovin' it! ~judi ;)

These are a super idea for baby gifts. How creative and thoughtful using found objects and decorating to match baby's room! ~judi ;)

doreen, Your collection is awesome! I acquired several suitcases this past summer & fall and will be putting them to use in my craft studio to hold various items. My daughter has a short stack in her bedroom to hold excess items. These are great storage solutions! btw...how do you get the old smell out of the interior? (I would love to use them for fabric but fear the smell will transfer to the cloth.) Love how you added the old school tags for identification of contents. Thanks for sharing! ~judi ;)

You did good girlfriend! I love the glass with the old metal frame. If you ask me I think it's perfectly ok to meddle with other JMS members. teehee ~judi ;)

Those are beauties..great save and repurposing! WELCOME to JMS, you're gonnna LOVE it here. ~judi ;)

Marie, the wire basket is FAB-O! It looks great on your wall...such a nice display. ~judi ;)

Oooh... I also love the color of the vintage board! I'm off for some junkin' today-hope I score some items as cool as yours! The "letter" spheres or ORBS (that's for Susie Q- i mean W!) are a great match with the board...love it all. ~judi ;)

Love the look of old corrogated metal...wanting to put that in my laundry room some day. The red walls speak to me too...the color of our livingroom- LOVE it. Thanks for sharing! ~judi ;)

LOVE-LOVE the texture and use of so many materials! A BEE-u-tiful project. I know how it can be when a project takes a loooong time but is very cost effective in the "long" run. We are 95% finished on our kitchen that was started in Oct '08(of course we took a 5 month break in the middle) but I love it and it's all PAID for with blood (just a few minor mishaps), sweat (lots!) and tears (of joy-of course)! Look forward to more posts of your projects. ~judi ;)

I too love the use of the old pew and attendance chart...great idea to have pew cut down to fit. I especially love the cheesebox/storage...trying to figure what to use for mittens/earmuffs in our entryway and this may just work for us!
btw...the paneling mentioned in your clock medallion post...PAINT it! We painted paneling in my parents home and it looks great...kind of a beadboard-style look. ~judi ;)

Laurel, I MUST agree with everyone that your posts have ALWAYS been contributor quality. I too LOVE your style, very inspiring as well. Thanks for SO many wonderful ideas! CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES for another great year of posting! You GO girl. ~judi ;)

Love this lamp as well...one of these days I will venture outside of my realm to tackle a lamp making project! Yours sure are motivating and inspiring...thanks! ~judi ;)

Ooooh Aaaah....love all your great finds, especially PB style lamp and laundry room cabinets! Thanks so for sharing! ~judi ;)

Love it! ~judi :)

clever Larry....love the whole kiddie-whompus idea! Great visual design and colors. Me thinks i still have my barrel of monkeys and silly putty packed away somewhere cuz I am forty-something...almost fif...oops- nevermind! Thanks for sharing this great lamp. ~judi ;)

LOVE your work! Where are you located so I can come take a look at your goods!?? ~judi

All I can say is WOW...wow...wow!!! This is SO awesome! You're talent is very inspiring and yes I must agree with everyone...as I see it, you are the king of JunkProjects! ~judi

Laurel, I've always loved your style. Thank YOU for all your contributions to JMS. I too love the wreath idea...keeping the reason for the season. Have a wonderful CHRISTmas! ~judi ;)

Ok...let's just have a partay in Grandma's attic. I spied the wooden file boxes and I am lovin' them! You've inspired me to get all of my "junk" organized (love all the bottles on the wall) at least I could find things easier....well maybe. Merry Christmas! ~judi ;)

Lezlee, Great arrangement...love the canning holder...using one myself this Christmas! This IS the greatest site for encouraging the developing talent in all of us plus a place to give and receive great ideas!! Hmm...giving and receiving..what a novel idea. (love the table 2) Merry CHRISTmas! ~judi ;)

Beautiful ornaments...have some of the very same ones from Mom & Dad's collection and i love them! Great idea. ~judi ;)

Beautiful! ~judi ;)

Jim,
I ALWAYS look forward to your posts (heard this was one was coming...thru the grapevine) and they keep getting better and better! I love your decorating skills and the nostalgia of it all. Once again...Kuddos on an awesome Christmas tree. As everyone else has said...love the vintage pedal car! Merry Christmas! ~judi ;)

Midge, You are just AMAZING with your ideas of how to pull things together...a cat food can no less! It looks fantastic with the galvanized bucket (love those!) and shepard hook. ~judi ;)

Beautiful! Thanks for the idea- I just pulled out an old blue speckled canning pot to put one of my alpine trees into and wondered what to do with the wire holder. Now I know! ~judi ;)

I think my parents still have some of those tiny little "bead-head" people...Very cute! ~judi ;)

Really nice! Love the wood box and the pull that you added...great finishing touch. You've done a grand job on pulling this display together. I found a few old Christmas postcards at an antique show that I will be using on a Christmas display with old lights, etc....hope it comes out as nice as yours! ~judi ;)

midge, my friend, your creativity never ceases to AMAZE me! love this organizer and all the extra details that you added to make it works so well for several purposes. ~judi ;)

Merci beaucoup (for the wonderful stroll down memory lane)! Lovely vignette of your grandma's belongings.
Welcome to JMS and yes, it is quite addicting...enjoy! ~judi ;)

LOL! Love the footnotes...there certainly seems to be a trend there this year. But seriously-who would of thunk that mistletoe was named after bird dung? I definitely like your version...because who doesn't "light" up when they get a kiss! Thanks for another great project idea. ~judi ;)

SIMPLY be-a-oo-ti-ful! Love the amber color and mix with wood and metal-simply fitting for a kitchen vignette! ...and you ARE original and creative...see what this site does for us all?! I know it gets my creativity flowing in ways that I never dreamed! ~judi ;)

WOW! What a transformation and perfect for Christmas decor! I'm not a fan of brass anymore and this is a great idea to change it up for the holidays (liking the basecoat of black). Love the sparkle and bling-would look great on a mantel with tiny light strings to reflect even more! ~judi ;)

This looks just like the Pottery Barn phone that I picked up on Craiglist this summer. Now I know where they got their design idea from! I got a good deal on mine but free and REAL vintage is even better! LOVE IT! (speaking loudly) ~judi ;)

gail, what a simple but creative gift idea for your friend. love the criss-cross boards at bottom, gives it that old fashioned feel. i think your tree is adorable! ~judi ;)

love this tree too! it's sew original! great fix for a not so perfect basket. ~judi ;)

robin, love the use of the old crock and rusty star garland- the neutral colors are great together. you have my vote! ~judi ;)

love the horse collar wreath...just picked up a goat bell with old leather collar (complete with dried on mud)at our antique show last weekend. I plan to use it in my decor this Christmas. Thanks for the post- it looks wonderful on your fence! ~judi ;)

Sweet Melissa, this is an wonderful use of the wood pile! You and your son did good. It looks amazing. ~judi ;)

Ooooooohhhhhh Aaaaahhhhhh......love it, love it, love it! Your decorating ideas are to die for, miss suzy Q! The scooter is in perfect vintage condition- what a sa-weet and special gift from miss kathy. When I grow up I want to be just as talented as you! (I may have a long way to go- haha) LIke sharon said...keep those ideas coming. ~judi ;)

Suzanne, These are so beautiful, you've done a wonderful job with the designs. You have a gift for mosaics, I especially like the dragonfly. The bases that you found for them are a perfect match. Welcome to JMS-you're gonna love it here! ~judi ;)

Laurel, Love the makeover for the old scale...such a great idea for your little guy. The candle holder and decor are just the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing! ~judi ;)

You are my hero...taking apart metal, cutting it and putting back together!!! How cool is that? I love the cooler, even if it is HUGE...the more junk to fill it with my dear! ~judi ;)

Andrea, This is beautiful! I love how all the icy colors play against the texture of the scarf, sled and burlap. The items inside the cloche are a perfect touch. ~judi ;)

Love your tree! I have a thing for galvanized buckets. I use them outside all summer with various plantings but now this is another idea-plus the stenciling is a great touch. The divided round strainer/steamer is a perfect addition to the grouping-like how you added the ornaments. ~judi ;)

This is a wonderful collection of Christmas "junk". You pulled it all together so well. Looks great on your fireplace hearth. ~judi ;)

Wow, what an eye catcher- love the shape, color and lettering. It looks so great against your stone fireplace and of course next to adorable Lily! ~judi ;)

Superb idea! Those vases are everywhere and an inexpensive way to light up your life! ~judi ;)

Noreen, I LOVE this!!!! I have a bunch of tubs-picked up for next to nothing at a barn sale this summer. This would also work well outdoors on the deck during the warmer months. (I have the same exact base used to hold a galvanized pail and plant)...now I can reuse it for something else! Kuddos on a great marriage of junk. ~judi ;)

Lezlee, I am greenery with envy (j/k) with that cute washtub. I've been looking for a larger one for some time...in due season, I will find it! I love the lights, greenery and skates, they add just the right touch to your display. The trumpet adds the coolness factor. ~judi ;)

Lani, Another "be-yoo-tiful" rendition of holiday decor! Love all the rusty, crusty, patina too. Your decorating ability is just so awesome- LOVE it! and when we get this kitchen remodel done I can get on with some decorating around here- i am sooooo inspired by all that i've seen so far. ~judi ;)

Welcome! Your chairs look great, so glad they sold right away...who wouldn't want them?! My suggestion...keep on doing what you're doing- it's working! ~judi ;)

WOW what a transformation...love the finished look! I will keep this idea well in the forefront of my junk/mind. Great repurpose...i also love the chalkboard. Now you will just need to keep on looking for more doors to finish the other walls. Such a problem to have! ~judi ;)

Jim,
Thank you for putting things into perspective...WHO would want a scarf when they can have a rusty wire laundry basket?! I vote for rusty over practical any day! As always you're projects are awesome and inspiring. ~judi ;)

chris, i must admit-you had me fooled(that's a good thing!)-i thought this was another project from "junk hero jim" when i saw the pic. you did well and this table looks great on your patio! i have several of those crates...now the search is on to find the legs. dontcha just love this site for inspiration! ~judi ;)

Sue, you are so incredibly talented with junk! You can take the most common items and make them look fantastic. (Thank you for sharing and starting this inspiring business.) Happy Thanksgiving! ~judi ;)

These are so cute-great idea! I could also see these embellishing a pillow or two. love the contrast of the old metal zippers. ~judi ;)

LOve all your junky door decor! You've pulled it together so beautifully. I spy a cast iron leg from a tub-too cool! You inspire me to get busy on my porch decor. ~judi ;)

Great revamping- isn't this site just the junkers meow for inspiration and making one man's trash into your treasure! You have a good eye for looking past the peasant and to the royal crown. ~judi ;)

Kathy,
These vignettes are beautiful! Your ability to pull junk together is awesome. My fav is also the sewing box. I'm sure these will sell in a blink of an eye. ~judi ;)

Lezlee, Love the this idea and the repurposing-very cool! Do you homeschool? Either way, this is a great way to teach children to waste not. ~judi ;)
www.the1829farmhouse.blogspot.com

Great repurpose! It's amazing what a bit of rethinking, paint and sweat can do for a poor drab piece of furniture. I agree with Lezlee- good eye. ~judi ;)

Again, welcome back-your posts have been missed! Love the use of anything with letters, these are wonderful. Congrats on making your passion into a business. ~judi ;)

Lani, This rack has beautiful patina-love the shape of it. This is a hay-pily made marriage of goods!
Enjoy your posts so much. ~judi ;)

Lezlee,
These are beautiful creations! Love the lettered signs and the use of old doorknobs. The lettering must be time consuming, but worth every bit of the effort. You're son is very talented. ~judi ;)

Ditto! This is beautiful! Love the reuse of mixed pieces that fit so well together for a perfect terrarium. ~judi ;)

I have been awaiting your reveal since I picked up a similar china cabinet off CL for my parents. My sis and I have been debating whether to sand & stain or paint. I was leaning toward painting as it shows the detail of the piece..and your beauty confirms that! You did well with the color that gives that beach-like feel plus the paint name fits your piece perfectly. A cast-off or castaway brought to you by bensonstreet's "true value" collection! ~judi ;)

Candy...this is AWESOME and so simple....LOVE the look. You are "simply" talented girl! ~judi ;)

This stand is such a nice combination of color and decoupage. Love your use of books for your projects- you have a great ability to use your words wisely! ~judi ;)

Ooooh Lani, this is beautiful! I love the metal radiator piece-that's what caught my eye since I love galvanized anything. The total composition is definitely a winner! ~judi ;)

junkgirl, this is such a unique repurpose! Love the black stripe that you painted and the embellishments on the side. I absolutely love anything with casters (AND galvanized metal)- not sure what it is about them, maybe just the nostalgia of it all.

I also checked out your blogspot-love it (the bathroom remodel is fabulous)! ~judi ;)

Gretchen,
These vignettes are just beautiful. I especially like the Wise Men Still Seek Him - keeps the focus on the original meaning of Christmas. ~judi ;)

Sue,
Wow, what timing! I answered an ad on Freecycle just yesterday for 80 piano rolls(I'm hoping I get!). I have loved the many projects the JMS contributors have done with these and this is a another awesome idea. My daughter is finishing a degree in voice & piano; these would be great used as decor in her room, on the piano as well as a great gift for a music teacher!
~judi ;)

Janis,
I agree with everyone else....these are FAB! Thank you for sharing- just the project I needed to use up a few rolls of chicken wire and many frames that I have stashed. My daughter's room has a Parisian theme plus she is a music major (love those clothespins)- you've pulled the two together quite nicely. LOVE LOVE LOVE it! ~judi ;)

Love your displays and the metal pumpkins- I'm with you on the mold issue too! ~judi ;)

Jana, These are so cute! They remind me of Department 56 Krinkles by Patience Brewster. Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing and WELCOME! ~judi ;)

Love all your projects! Welcome to the site and the world of junking! Looking forward to more of your creativity. ~judi ;)

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments! I so appreciate this site for the encouragement it gives to all of us. It just makes me want to do more and gives me confidence in what I do.

Lani, thank you for "giving credit where credit is due" as that book was before my "time" with JMS. (thank you also for your sweet compliments)

~judi ;)

annebell, you did a great revamp on that old crock. Until recently, I would never have thought to paint ceramics! I just painted a ginger jar lamp that had a dated apple design on it. I couldn't believe the dramatic change. Love the new design on your laundry crock and the door shelf that it sits on-great idea too! ~judi ;)

Kristy, What a great find! You could use them as a photo holder, either lean it up against a wall, build a foot/brace to hold it upright or hang it horizontally on a wall. I would also find a doorknob to put back on the door. You could use it as a windbreak on a porch or deck...oooh so many possibilities! I look forward to seeing the finished project. ~judi ;)

Amber, I absolutely LOVE this! How unique (goes along with the store)and creative. I only wish I was closer, I'd def be a regular customer (repurposed,home decor, vintage and organic products in one spot!) The name says it all for us junkers. ~judi ;)

Oh I love this! It gives me a great idea for all the vintage sewing supplies that I have or have been given. Thanks for sharing this sewing assemblage. ~judi ;)

Jim, You amaze me with each new project-such talent. Honestly, every time I see your posts, I look forward to your next! They are so colorful and unique. I love your use of old buckets and miscellaneous "junk". Super job once again. ~judi ;)

Love it!!! Beautiful job on distracting the eye toward something so unique. ~judi ;)

Beautiful combo- love the color, the glass, knob and hooks! ~judi ;)

I too love the rusty patina of all the wonderful "junk" you have put together for your entrance. The fence is awesome-love that look! Great job! ~judi ;)

Wow, what a fantastic transformation! Beautiful paint technique and wallpapering- love the pattern and your use of the flower arrangement to make it all pop. ~judi ;)

Great collection and repurpose! Love the vintage travel sticker(I'm not fond of heart cut-outs either, reminds me of my "cutesy country" decorating days gone by) ~judi ;)

Love the style of this old desk. You're friend did a beautiful job of refinishing and painting. Glad to know that we can contribute and inspire others (you're welcome!). That's what I've loved about this site! ~judi ;)

marybeth, this is so cool! love how it looks with the rustic wood of the table. you have such great design talent ~judi ;)

thanks for the clip on lamp idea-an easy way to turn any item into a lamp. Great job on the flag too. ~judi ;)

Michelle,
Love what you did with the window, quilt squares and rake head- great display. ~judi ;)

I remember those paper jack-o-lanterns from my childhood as well as that skirt hanger!
The metal vintage letters & numbers are to die for. I'm sure we can all relate to going crazy over those!
That is what's so great about this website- we can cheer for our fellow junkers when they find such awesome stuff! Hurray!
~judi ;)

ooooh love old windows too! I have a basement window like the one on your patio that I plan on using as a picture frame. Old windows are just so awesome. Great repurposing. ~judi ;)

Michelle,
This is so innovative...love the use of old doors, especially this idea! Never thought of the doorknob hole being useful for the lamp cord. Love the organization of it all. Thanks for sharing. ~judi;)

Amy, You've got one talented hubby...awesome lamp design! Love how it all comes together so cohesively...like it was meant to be.
~judi;)

Laurel, I love all the details you've incorporated into your storage area. I picked up a twin to your coffee pot from my parents & thanks to your creative mind, I have another use for it! Always admire your talent...judi ;)

Marybeth, this is a great combo-looks like they were meant for each other. Love your design skills and your song! ~judi ;)

bluejean, I just love your projects...so unique and a great way to repurpose & use vintage items as decor. ~judi ;)

Love your use of vintage toys, etc. instead of the typical baby shower decor. This is so unique and I'm sure your daughter is blessed by a mom who loves her so much. Welcome to JMS! ~judi ;)

Melody, if you don't mind me saying...I am drooling over your doors and shutters! They are just Yummy! The church pew is awesome as well-looking forward to your finished projects. ~judi ;)

So very nice! love the use and look of old music & book pages on both items- no wonder that they sold! ~judi ;)

I am so flattered by your comments- wow...and to compare it to pottery barn! (it is one of my favorite stores) thank you so much ;)

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!

Santa- I use Back to Nature Multi Strip. It's a "greener" product and will encapsulate any lead paint. We've been using it in our kitchen renovation of an 1829 farmhouse- works great! Most of the time it comes off like butter.

Old windows are so awesome- you've done a wonderful job of decorating & display! Love that the window still has the original pin or peg in the side stile. ~judi ;)

Great price, great look, great design idea! Perfect for a vast stretch of wall space-love those mason jars.

PS....love your profile photo- who's the cutie pie?

~judi ;)

Renee, This is a great transformation! Love love love the black color and glass knob- they were meant for each other. -judi ;)

What a unique and great idea! It's a walk down memory lane...cracker jacks, troll doll, marbles, jewelry, barbie doll shoe, coke bottle, and dice sprinkled about, and is that a puzzle piece I spy? Reminds me of the assemblage I did in high school. - judi ;)

Ooooooohhhh Aaaaaahhhhhh! This is so awesome Marie and so organized! Love those lockers- simple and neat. Now I need to get back to work on my craft studio- you've inspired me. -judi ;)

Love the skirt and the dress form! I've been looking for an old vintage form for some time but the prices are way out there. Maybe someday ;) Great design idea...even though it was painful (isn't there a saying "no gain without pain") judi ;)

Oh my-how cool is this! You really put your nose to the grindstone with this idea! I have several of these in our gardens with milk cans or galvanized planters sitting on them. At least one is broken, but what an idea! I just LOVE this site and it's creative members!!! judi ;)

Thank you once again for another innovative idea! I recently picked up a few of these skirt hemmers due to nostalgia and my background in fashion design/sewing. I had no idea what I would do with them- until now! They will look great as picture frames in my craft studio that I too am redecorating. Love the use of the old spools of thread-I have an abundance of those! judi :)

I just purchased a metal cart this past weekend and was looking for some inspiration. I don't believe it...this is exactly the same cart! I am so excited...can't wait to clean it up and give it a "job" I guess my post is better late than never. And, did you say dishes? Many great re-purposed!

LOVE your designs...especially the button necklace. Hmmm....I may just need to do make myself one of those with all my old buttons I have in my craft studio! Thanks for sharing!

I vote for painting too! Love the details of the piece, great find as well. :)

Super Shabby Chic! Great foresight and use of vintage chenille- love that stuff!

Ooooohhh Ahhhhh! I'd like to shop your habitat store too! Ours doesn't carry furniture and such but does carry a lot of building supplies. My dh and I took a drive to our local Habitat and found a wooden tool chest full of tools for $20 along with some great hardware, I think the total came to $25! Don't you just love a bargain?! Looking forward to your end projects.

Candy,
I too love old books, I especially loved the excerpt out of the 1955 "daily problems" book. It made me chuckle..."If you were Robert's parents, what would you do?" Anyone care to share their answer?!

It sure would be nice if that was the biggest problem we had to deal with in today's world! Looking forward to seeing your projects that will come from this "haul of books"

I have yet to post on this website---- but I sure do get mega inspiration!! Thanks to contributors like you. :)

Jim- love it! you are sooooo talented & inspiring. I found 2 hose reels carts on craiglist for $5! Now I need to figure out what to do with them! You've already given me several ideas with your awesome projects. Keep them coming!

Jim, you just amaze me with your creations! I always look forward to seeing your next completed project in "JimStyle" You are one talented junkster!!!!

Great vision and design! Love the use of scrabble tiles! Kudos on the garage sale makeover. judi :)