leesee64

King William, VA, US
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I have been collecting since I was a little girl...I love flea markets, yard sales, auctions, and the list goes on. My kids have always said that our basement is a warehouse...so a few years ago I set up a booth at the local antique mall so everything didn't have to come home. It helps me to continue the thrill of the hunt! I love finding "stuff" and figuring out what on earth to do with it and I've been following Sue Whitney's work for quite some time now...she is absolutely awesome!!!!

Member Since: 08/19/2008

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Journals

Aug 8, 2009
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I have recently been making journals and they've been a hit! I take composition notebooks (the ones with the hard covers) and I cover them with good scrapbook paper, vintage maps, pages out of old...

Irvington Farmer's Market August 1

Aug 2, 2009
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On Saturday I set up shop at the Irvington Farmer's Market (a great little river town in VA) and boy was it hot, 95 degrees!! But it was a fun day with lots of good homeade food, produce, and...

vintage playpen/crib shelves and spring junk finds!

May 9, 2009
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Love this time of year....yard sales, flea markets, and sunshine so I can create outside!

junk birdbath

May 7, 2009
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I saw a similiar birdbath while in Shupp's Grove, Pennsylvania. A fellow junkmarket member, JunkChick, has an awesome little shop there called North of Eden Creations and she makes birdbaths...

typewriter key jewelry

Apr 28, 2009
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Last fall I started making lapel pins with my old typewriter keys and vintage buttons and they have been a hit! I make charms, pins, bracelets...always using buttons as the background. I have a...

School Desk & Chair

Apr 19, 2009
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Here's the FREE desk and chair set I posted yesterday in my flea market finds. Today I painted it, added a vintage pencil sharpener and ink bottle, and I think it turned out really cute.

Flea Market Finds

Apr 18, 2009
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Our weather today was absolutey gorgeous and there were yard sales on every corner. I had a very productive day as you can see from my pics!

Fish Box Cat Bed

Apr 9, 2009
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I had seen this project before but it was a doggie bed made from an old box. So when I saw this fish crate I thought "what cat wouldn't love to sleep in a fish box"? So I added some...

milk bottle lamp

Apr 7, 2009
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Thank you everyone for the all great ideas for the vintage milk caps. Midge, I couldn't wait to try your suggestion and here it is!

cabinet door chalkboard

Apr 5, 2009
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I had two old cabinet doors, so I decided to make a chalkboard out of one. I left the original hardware, painted the frame green, painted the inset with chalkboard paint, and attached piece of a...

Need ideas!

Apr 5, 2009
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I love JM and I check it out everyday, but this is my first time posting. Yesterday I bought a whole can of vintage milk caps (probably a couple of hundred)...they are 1 1/4" diameter. I need...

Re: "Jazzy" Radio Light...

Way, way cool radio idea! Love it!!!

posted: 7:01 pm on August 3rd

Re: Repurposed Antiques goes to Market

Awesome booth...I'd shop there in a heartbeat!

posted: 6:51 pm on August 3rd

Re: wild and wacky custom desk / table

Really, really neat table/desk. The whole design is just awesome!

posted: 8:30 pm on July 27th

Re: Clean up finds

Looks like a great haul! I've just started working with paper items...would love to see your greeting cards/invitations for inspiration!

posted: 9:53 pm on July 25th

Re: Yard Sale is all done Up JM Style...The Details

I am practically throwing a hissy fit right this moment! Oh how I wish I could be there, but I live as far east as you can get...Virginia!!! I can only imagine the goodies you'll have...uh-oh, I feel a temper tantrum coming!

posted: 8:16 pm on July 9th

Re: Before trash day I need an idea

Can't really tell if the hooks are all even with each other...but how about using it as a wrapping paper rack/holder or if you're into sewing..maybe rolls of fabric?Or lay boards on some of the rows of hooks and make a shelving unit to hold photos, candles, whatever! No matter what, it's a keeper!

Lisa

posted: 11:08 pm on May 26th

Re: Pop Art Bracelet

Very, very cool! I love them! Enter me, please and thank you!

Lisa

posted: 8:43 am on May 18th

Re: A lamp is a lamp, is a lamp...again!

Yea baby! It is fun, funky, and fine..way to go!

Lisa

posted: 7:29 pm on May 12th

Re: New Purpose for Garage Sale Find

A perfect match...what a great idea! Way to go!

Happy junking,
Lisa

posted: 7:24 pm on May 12th

Re: "old School"

What a great mudroom piece! Each member of the family can have his/her own locker for their daily school and work stuff. Decorate the inside of each one to reflect each personality. Lucky you...I think they are awesome!

posted: 9:27 pm on May 7th

Re: Umbrellas

What a wonderful store display...ceilings are sometimes so tall and empty and this is a great solution. Great idea!

posted: 9:01 pm on May 6th

Re: This jewelry is just a bunch of junk!

This is so cute...I love everything about it! I can't wait to try something like this. I have bent forks and scrabble tiles waiting for just this project! Another great post..I love all your ideas!

posted: 8:59 pm on May 6th

Re: vintage button pendents

I love old buttons...good job!

posted: 10:27 pm on April 28th

Re: Chick feeder

Very cute and how easy!! I have passed up so many chick feeders over the years...I won't next time! Love your scissor collection too.

Lisa

posted: 7:00 pm on April 14th

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

Your table is absolutely gorgeous, and the size...WOW! You did an amazing job (as usual!) What a conversation piece...I love it!

posted: 6:52 pm on April 14th