lakelover69
chapin, SC, USmember
Member Since: 05/19/2009
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Hollydaze make me smile!
Another brass chandelier re-do. I have turned this into somewhat of a cottage industry. I have sold 4 candoliers and the orders are coming in for Christmas. Who Knew!!!
Darling Dresser Cracks Me Up!!!
This was a terrific thrift store find. A solid cherry dresser that had seen better days. I sanded, painted and crackled the top and drawer fronts. A new set of drawer pulls "pulled" it all...
"While visions of giraffes and zebras danced in her head"
Another brass chandelier brought back to life. This animal print "candolier" will hang over a master bathtub in a zebra and giraffe inspired master bedroom suite. Hope she likes it!
Brassy Broad Lights up my life!
This was a great find, a double chandelier!!! A little paint and bling and voila!
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This little Diva's green with envy and dripping with bling!
This was an old 80's brass chandelier that I prettied up a bit. Paint,crackle,vintage bling and restrung beads!
Rusty Re-Purpose!!!
I found this old rusty plant stand in an antique shop and had to have it. I put some mini clay pots and tea lights in it and now it lights up the entrance to my walkway.
Have a "Belt"!!!
With the price of draperies these days I had to come up with an inexpensive alternative. I have been collecting old leather belts with interesting buckles and decided to use them as "Tab Tops" I...
Consider Curtain Clothing
MakinItHappen | November 21st, 2009
What's Behind Junk Drawer # 1
suewhitney | November 21st, 2009
Stone Walkway Nearly Free
MakinItHappen | November 20th, 2009
Recent comments
Re: Fall Back Decor
I TOO am a "Damn Yankee" and I make no apologies for it! Love the box...I want one. Wouldn't all my southern neighbors be shocked! Sounds like we grew up in the same neighborhood in NE I was about 40 miles south of Boston. I sure don't miss the snow.
posted: 8:18 am on November 6thRe: Festive Fall "JUNK" Scarecrows
TOO CUTE !!!! I especially like the idea of making them for charities. Great Job!
posted: 3:45 pm on October 12thRe: Junk fall decor
Welcome CraftingWendy.... you're gonna love this site. Everyone is so talented and creative. Can't wait to see more of your posts.
posted: 3:27 pm on October 12thRe: Happy Autumn
Jim - Your display takes me back....I'm originally from New England and one of the things I miss the most are the fall colors. Thanks for sharing...sigh!
posted: 2:48 pm on October 12thRe: Climbing my Chippy Ladder to Success!
I really like what you have done with this piece. I do worry that there is the possibility of lead paint on all these old chipped pieces. I hope you don't have any little children in your home. That's something that every "junker" should be aware of.
posted: 9:14 am on October 6thRe: Head on Over
love the crackle finish.....did you use a crackle medium or elmers glue? I've heard it can be used instead and it's more affordable.
posted: 7:54 pm on September 14thRe: JMS Members > 5,000!
Thanks to Sue and all the contributors and members who inspire me daily! I unfortunately don't live in MN but I'd love to invite y'all down to SC when the snow starts blowing. We'll go junking "southern style". That means, we'll only need sweatshirts in February!!!! Keep on Junkin
posted: 7:36 pm on September 14thRe: Jewelry treasure hunting
I am sooooooo jealous! Oh the fun I could have with all that loot! Can't wait to see what you're going to do with it.
posted: 6:35 pm on August 30thRe: Sewing Table Sink
Love the re-purposing of an old item. Very creative. I usually walk right past the old sewing machines at yard sales. Think I'll take a second look from now on.
posted: 8:43 pm on May 19th