jillruth

Schuyler, NE, US
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Im an at home mom who loves vintage and antiques. Im especially drawn to the rougher older items. I love to repurpose! Recently I have fallen for Through the Viewfinder photography especially when I'm shooting my vintage items.

Member Since: 02/02/2009

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My Junk Lamp

Apr 1, 2009
7 comments

I made this "junk lamp" last month and sold it at my first craft show. I used wire to crochet around the edge of the shade. I was just winging it and that came to mind. I used a...

Piano Turned Puppet Theater

Feb 13, 2009
7 comments

I had an old piano that I needed to get out of our house. Well it only made it to the basement. I love puppets and came up with the idea to convert it into a puppet theater. I...

Re: Ironing board daisy

Ha-I have a barn and 3 ironing boards----only four to go! You did a great job!

posted: 2:50 pm on November 1st

Re: There might be something FISHY about this FUN(nel) lamp!

Works for me too!

posted: 4:14 pm on September 16th

Re: License Plate Art....

I like it. Are you from NE?! I am!

posted: 4:10 pm on September 16th

Re: There's safety in numbers

I'm with you--can't take those great pieces apart. Perfect as is!

posted: 10:04 am on September 10th

Re: "Kind Words Will Unlock An Iron Door"

I love your work~

posted: 10:03 am on September 10th

Re: Old chicken feeders repurposed for this and that...

I like the use of these feeders. They have such a great industrial vintage look.

posted: 9:04 am on September 1st

Re: You Like Books? I Got Books.

I love old books---you are very fortunate!!!!

posted: 8:40 am on August 31st

Re: Beautiful glass lids and bowls...

I've been trying think of uses for lids forever! Great project.

posted: 6:35 pm on August 17th

Re: Dad's Junk

Love this hillbilly!!

posted: 4:19 pm on August 4th

Re: Sentimental Junk...

I just saw that pattern in dishes the other day in the antique mall where i sell. What is it called? They really are neat.

posted: 5:03 pm on August 1st

Re: Nature's Junk

I love this--we do have trunks here and I've put pieces in my garden but haven't taken the time to finish any. Good job!

posted: 5:00 pm on August 1st

Re: Any Ideas ?? I'm stumped!

Since your not into clutter--you could take fabric in colors to coordinate in your room, cut them to the proper size to roll up and slide in. Then it would be like a piece of art. Retro fabric maybe--or if you like rustic get some burlap in different colors. Boy I would like to have this piece! Did anyone suggest selling it yet? Where do you live? LOL

posted: 4:57 pm on August 1st

Re: Junkin' is the "SPICE" of life!

I really like that!

posted: 4:49 pm on August 1st

Re: Frameous solutions

That cover over your light is ingenious.

posted: 12:44 am on July 26th

Re: Bug from old key

FUN stuff.

posted: 6:01 pm on July 22nd

Re: Wiry Joe Clock

I like your work.

posted: 5:58 pm on July 22nd

Re: Vintage Cash Register Art Piece

I really like this.

posted: 8:56 am on July 20th

Re: What's New Pussy Cat - Contributor Challenge

You are VERY GOOD! This is great.

posted: 8:32 am on July 20th

Re: typewriter

I love old typewriters! Have a few myself. Maybe you set it on top of a stack of old books with the other books around it.

posted: 9:35 am on June 4th

Re: Old white window frame

Ha! Junk-Bunked---I've been there-just didn't know what to call it!

posted: 9:16 am on June 4th

Re: Coffee, tea or Ivy?

That is very creative to think of spray painting the inside of the pot.

posted: 10:19 am on May 9th

Re: "old School"

OK I would love them as is for storage of junk BUT if you don't--what about taking off the doors and making message centers out of them? Paint them if needed, add an image or two then make some great "old school" magnets to use on the new door/message center. Magnets could be made from old magazines, office supplies, or even oddities like cracker jack toys. The remaining open shelving you have may be even better for storage because it's open and you can see what you have. Add more shelves in each unit and more hooks to make it more function.

posted: 10:05 am on May 9th

Re: JunkStyle: to bring something into conformity with a style.

Please tell more-this looks very interesting.

posted: 9:27 am on April 30th

Re: Contributor's Earth Day Challenge - Vinyl

I like how you did the bowl-nice shape.

posted: 9:26 am on April 30th

Re: Garden Totems

I really like these-wonderful. I'm going to try one (or three) soon!

posted: 9:23 am on April 30th

Re: Vintage Double Frame

Good thinking!! That is really sharp.

posted: 9:25 am on April 23rd

Re: Oven Top Bathroom Shelf

Now that's creative!~and the pillow you have sitting there is divine~ did you make it?

posted: 9:14 am on April 18th

Re: Corbel Shelf

Looks like you did a great job. I really like this.

posted: 9:51 am on April 17th

Re: Mod Oval Ottoman from Goodwill Pleated Plaid Skirt

Honestly, matching plaids on a round surface?! You're good.

posted: 9:50 am on April 17th

Re: Button Tray

Very chic!

posted: 9:48 am on April 17th

Re: "Generating" a new lamp

That is so neat!!

posted: 3:36 pm on April 14th

Re: Repurposed Desk Made With Vintage Type and Machinist Table Base

BE-autiful. AND thanks for the info. on how much work it was. Sometimes in the junk world we all tend to say "I just..." but really even simple projects can take some time and this was far from simple. Very inspiring!

posted: 3:33 pm on April 14th

Re: Presto Change-o

I love this! I have probably about 30 aluminum coffee pots-mostly on display but others waiting for projects.

posted: 12:14 pm on April 9th

Re: HERCULES POWER Mirror Project

fabulous.

posted: 12:09 pm on April 9th

Re: Vintage Tags

Neat. I use vintage music to make tags for the items I sell on Etsy. I really like your use of patterns and maps too!

posted: 1:47 pm on April 4th

Re: My Junk Lamp

I'm not sure what guage, it was a paddle of light weight craft wire I bought at Walmart.(feel like I need to give a disclaimer about shopping there--I try not too!)

posted: 11:17 am on April 3rd

Re: Offbeatunique

Looks like a fun booth--love the buy it now...sign.

posted: 10:04 am on April 2nd

Re: Upcycled Pillows etc.

Great items! I have blankets and clothes to be upcylcled but they will have to wait. In the mean time, you're giving me inspiration!

posted: 11:15 pm on April 1st

Re: My self-imposed junking intervention (aka organizing my basement workspace...)

Fun to see your space!

posted: 1:34 am on March 30th

Re: Coffeebot

This is great.

posted: 1:25 am on March 30th

Re: An En-Lightening Project that's Music to My Ears!

Love it! The piano roll music tops it off!

posted: 5:41 pm on March 17th

Re: Industrial Can Lamp

Great! Shades are tough I think. You did a fantastic job.

posted: 5:40 pm on March 17th

Re: Altered Altar

How about hanging beatiful religious art in/on it?

posted: 5:38 pm on March 17th

Re: "If I try to be like her, who will be like me?"

This is JUST GREAT--

posted: 3:49 pm on February 17th

Re: Push Lawnmower Lamp

I agree that this is one of the best lamp projects I've seen--thanks for sharing!! I know what I'll be looking for at the next auction.

posted: 3:44 pm on February 17th

Re: OOH La LA CE OUI

That is so pretty and inviting!

posted: 3:41 pm on February 17th

Re: HOW TO MAKE A BED BENCH IN 45 MINUTES OR LESS :)

Great project!

posted: 3:40 pm on February 17th

Re: Where is My Suitcase?

I've been buying quite a few suitcases lately to sell in my etsy shop but also to use around my house. I really like the look of what you set up!

posted: 3:39 pm on February 17th

Re: My Potting Shed

Where do you live?! I'm coming over and I'm bringing friends!! Ha--Great job!

posted: 5:47 pm on February 13th