jodygale
jody holbert, Glouster, OH, USmember

Member Since: 11/23/2008
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Old Window, New Year
I love the old windows. At Christmas, I put the old photos of the kids taken with Santa through the years. Now, I made a calendar for the year with pictures from an old calendar and peel and...

Friends are the windows to the soul.
I found a small window for my bathroom at a market sale and today found a couple of dried flowers framed to add alongside.
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Spring Wreath
I redid my winter wreath today. Removing Christmas bulbs and ribbon, replaced with my "Avon" garden tools, and a burlap bear. Then I hot glued a little straw hat and three flower seed...

Key Catcher
This Americana key catcher was a gift my kids found for me at Christmas. I just recently got the hanger on and finished decorating it. I love when the kids go "junking" with me.

Cataloging a new adventure!
Look what I found on the "get rid of table" at our school library! I snatched it up, my sweet father-in-law gave it a coat of polyeurathane and it now has a place on my kitchen counter.

Laundry room curtains.
I needed "curtains" for my small laundry room window. I remembered mom had given me the dresses I'd worn as a child. I bought a small rod and hung "my" dresses up.
"Pin" and Purse
I took my daughter's tan jeans that were pink lined and made a purse. I added a few old buttons and a very old and very large safety pin. The little pockets on the front are great for her...
Lamp to Luve
My grandmother had a pair of heavy brass lamps. When one stopped working, I took apart each piece. The middle part became a great toilet paper holder (with a spare door handle on top) and...
Recent comments
Re: Rustic Ladder Bedroom Shelf
I love this ladder! It's definitely a country romantic addition.
posted: 7:29 pm on February 20thRe: Great Work Bench Island or Bar
What a distinguished piece; absolutely beautiful!
posted: 7:18 pm on February 20thRe: REMEMBERING GENERATIONS PAST - WINDOW BOX
This is lovely. I think the old windows offer a great view into so many creations.
posted: 6:35 pm on February 2ndRe: At the end of the rainbow... an ANTIQUE SHOW!
Where at in Grayson? My daughter attends Kentucky Christian Univ. in Grayson. Sounds like a good mother-daughter weekend!
posted: 7:43 pm on January 20thRe: Bi-Centinel Dresser
That is lovely. Way to see a diamond in the rough!
posted: 7:41 pm on January 20thRe: 4 Old Plates = 10,000 Lakes
My granddad used to keep license plates all over his garage. I love your idea.
posted: 7:23 pm on January 8thRe: Has anyone seen the spices?
Great job! I love it.
posted: 6:54 pm on October 10thRe: A Simple Grate for some Great Vintage Photos
I love this idea! My daughter is a freshmen in college and had so many pics that she wanted to display. We found an old fisherman's net at a garage sale and she bought some wooden clothespins and has a great wall display at school. You all inspire us so often. Thanks junker friends.
posted: 5:03 pm on October 10thRe: Junk up those windows!
These windows are simply lovely! I would never have thought of such a terrific/different idea. Congrats on a great "viewpoint".
posted: 5:00 pm on October 10thRe: Kitchen "Door Knob" Apron Hanger
What a great piece! I love that scripture too.
posted: 10:26 pm on August 4thRe: God Bless America!
I love the presentation and the #4 is so different. Fantastic!
posted: 7:26 am on July 5thRe: MY STUDIO
I love this fireplace. I see you're from my state. I'd love to come visit your studio.
posted: 7:22 am on July 3rdRe: Rusty metal thing
You have the neatest ideas. What beauty you bring out of everything. Thanks for sharing; wish you lived on my street.
posted: 7:09 am on July 3rdRe: LOVING summer break!!
Great way to start your summer off! I love the shovel; what talent. You did a great job with the table too. Enjoy!
posted: 1:17 pm on June 27thRe: Happy Daddy's Day...memories
What an awesome memory box. I have my granddad's old coal mining hat and boots that sit in my living room. It's a special reminder that we follow in big footsteps. Enjoy your happy memories.
posted: 9:32 pm on June 14thRe: Cleaning out the closet
What a precious idea! My mom sewed my Barbie's clothes also and I still can't part with them.
posted: 5:50 pm on June 5thRe: Salt and Pepper Shaker and Found Objects Garden Plant Stakes
Precious ornaments for your garden! Great ideas!
posted: 10:23 pm on May 16thRe: Hall tree benches
What a lovely hall tree! So clever; great job!
posted: 10:20 pm on May 16thRe: Oak Table comes back to life
Absolutely gorgeous! You definitely have a talent there lady.
posted: 9:31 pm on May 10thRe: Once upon a time.......
What an awesome idea with an awesome presentation both visually and verbally. Thanks for sharing!
posted: 8:14 pm on April 28thRe: GIONIS ON A JUNKIN' ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm partial to the stepladder! It has so many uses! Enjoy.
posted: 11:13 pm on April 19thRe: Cast Iron Stove Bottom Ottoman
What a terrific ottoman! That is lovely.
posted: 11:10 pm on April 19thRe: blue and white from all over
That is absolutely beautiful. I love blue and it looks great!
posted: 10:39 pm on April 15thRe: Bed in the Flowers
The red just makes the "Secret Garden". Makes me want to pull up a comfy chair in the shade there and read a good book. Lovely idea.
posted: 9:03 pm on April 14thRe: Wreath of Rust
cute, colorful, and catchy; great job!
posted: 10:48 pm on April 10thRe: Oak Harvest Table and Window Curio Cupboard
They are both beautiful, but I dearly love the cupboard!
posted: 6:26 am on April 9thRe: Things are always a changing
What a "happy chair". And a lovely blue!
posted: 6:38 am on April 6thRe: Antique Show and Sale a Success!
Hopefully I can get to that sale next year as my daughter plans to go to KCU in Grayson, KY. Looks like fun!
posted: 10:41 pm on April 4thRe: Lil' Cowpoke Armoire
That is a really neat piece of furniture. Great job!
posted: 10:39 pm on April 4thRe: Need a Pencil?
I've started one for my room at school. All my "junkie" friends have such great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
posted: 9:34 pm on March 24thRe: my grandma's old salt and pepper shakers
Precious reminders of how we are to flavor the world with our faith. May God bless you and your creative mind for sharing His Word.
posted: 9:31 pm on March 24thRe: Another Party
What lovely ideas! Your librarian must have felt so loved and appreciated. You did a fantastic job!
posted: 9:25 pm on March 24thRe: A Fun Broken Chair Project...
Great piece. How creative; both useful and pretty.
posted: 6:57 am on March 23rdRe: FROM DISASTER TO DREAM
Oh, I love the whole wall! You could charge admission just to let us tour your home. I know it's warm and inviting.
posted: 5:03 pm on March 20thRe: Spring fever
Very pretty Spring decorations; I love the strips of music.
posted: 4:59 pm on March 20thThey add a lovely touch.
Re: Coffee Tray
How clever; awesome idea!
posted: 4:53 pm on March 20thRe: Grandma Memory Collage
Lovely treasure; I especially like the touch of the doile.
posted: 12:30 am on March 20thRe: Junk Linens turned Aprons
How pretty! Keep it up; no telling what you can create next.
posted: 12:14 am on March 20thRe: Clothespin Bag
I like it too! It's cute, functional, and resourceful. "Cherry-O!"
posted: 12:09 am on March 20thRe: chalk board door
The teacher in me just loves a good chalkboard! That will be very useful, not to mention decorative. I love it.
posted: 10:47 pm on March 9thRe: front of my house
What a lovely place to relax or share a cup of tea with a friend. Beautiful!
posted: 8:17 pm on March 7thRe: How to Make the Stars Happy
How pretty! Very resourceful too.
posted: 10:47 pm on March 5thRe: Star Attraction!
Oh girl, love your idea! Keep your eyes on those toss piles. You "rule"!
posted: 6:11 am on March 5thRe: Objects as Art
How interesting! Simplicity and creativity at its finest. I would never have thought of such a neat way to put these pieces together; I love these.
posted: 6:07 am on March 5thRe: Bet you didn't know how sweet dripping wax could be!
Great creations! What a lovely bird cage. I may have to copy that idea.
posted: 8:15 pm on March 3rdRe: Cataloging a new adventure!
I'd like to say thanks for all your encouraging remarks. I love spending time checking out all the wonderful ideas on this "junky" site. I find myself wanting to check my neighbors' stuff before the garbage truck arrives. Is that healthy? :)
posted: 10:41 pm on March 1stRe: The Lighthouse Bed
I have a soft spot for lighthouses since we started our marriage, 25 yrs ago at Cape Hatteras. Your bed is just darling. I think your idea works beautifully.
posted: 10:37 pm on March 1stRe: fake fireplace out of twin headboard
This is a gorgeous piece of furniture! What talent and creativity!
posted: 8:05 am on February 21stRe: Is it REALLY a Watermelon?
What a fantastic idea; you must make all your neighbors smile!
posted: 10:37 am on July 9thRe: Vintage School Map Graphic
As a school teacher, I love your map! It would be a sweet addition in any home or classroom.
posted: 1:08 pm on March 13thRe: Datebook Wall Art
I think your display is fantastic! How resourceful. Pretty in pink as well.
posted: 1:06 pm on March 13thRe: Bags from Recycled Blue Jeans
I was just ready to take some "unwearable" clothing to goodwill, but knew I'd seen some neat things made out of denim. I think I'll save the blue jeans and put them to good use. Thanks for your help. Great work on the bags.
posted: 8:06 am on December 31stRe: Hardware angel ornaments
I love the angel tree decorations; they are wonderful!
posted: 4:05 pm on November 23rd