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Sandy Rae Carr Carlson
Full Moon & Buck Naked
Gender: Female
Birthday: 09/15/1968
Member Since: 04/15/2010
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First Kiss Dresser
Why call it "First Kiss" you may ask. Because the paint color was called that. It was a quite obnoxious hot pink that I had to tone down with some dark stain. Now it is rich and luxurious. I painted...
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Stain Art Table
I saw this awesome tutorial on Sawdust and Embyos Blog about this stain technic. She gave great step by step instructions on how she did it. I thought it was so inspiring that I just had to try it...
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Nifty, Thrifty Find
Thrift store find, Annie Slaon Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue, Liberon Wax in Tudor Oak and it's off to the next project
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from shabby to chic
I found this white dresser at a garage sale last summer. It wasn't too bad looking but after it got rained on at one of my outdoor shows, the veneer buckled. Not so pretty after that. So finally...
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Vintage photo pillows
I saw this idea in the latest Country Living Magazine. After finding these cool vintage photos of my Grandparents, I couldn't wait to get started. The first pic is my Grandpa Wayne Carr age 9, in...
Oh! the Possiblities!
Ok, I'm going to say it, I'm kind of getting tired of painting things white. There! I said it, and I'll deny it if you tell anyone! Plus, I'm sure I'll change my mind tomorrow! I got this wonderful...
I've been framed!
While dumpster diving one day, I hit the antique jackpot! Pulled from the dumpster was chairs, a oak dining table, 5 decanters and these frames. Score!!!
salvaged desk
This was a find from our salvaged house last fall. I knew that it had potential but I never thought that I could get it to look this good. It will be taking a trip to the Junk Jubilee this coming...
saved!
I saved this at an auction last Monday. I loved the lines and knew that it had a second life left in it. You know... jusy occasionally, I even amaze myself with the finished product!
Lincoln, NE Flea Finds
I found a nifty little Flea Market in Lincoln, NE just a couple weeks ago. Here are some of my favorite finds. Next I'm off to the UNI_DOME in Cedar Falls, IA for the Antique Spectacular where Ill...
a trash treasure
My husband found this in a dumpster at the union pacific museum. amazing what some people toss.
Happy Holidays Junk Lovers!
Swapped out my summer junk for some warm winter junk to decorate my small porch area. Happy Holidays to all!
my 1st flea market showing
Here's the short story of my 1st flea market booth. weather was in the low 60's and windy on saturday, in the 50's and damp sunday . 7 of 30 vendors showed up. luckily we had a prime location...
Salvaging my 1st house
My husband, my youngest boy and I are salvaging our first home. First we removed some goodies we found (these are just a few). And then moved on to removing base boards and built in. Next will be the...
My junk storage
My husband found this old piece in a shed that was about to be torn down... he knew I would want it. It was loaded down with old rusty nuts and bolts, now I've loaded it down with all my redo...
hoosier redo
another "gift" from the Mother in law, a Hoosier Cabinet that I now use to hold all my recipe books. Next to it is the old green dresser i redid and behind everything is a huge old window frame that...
from green to dream!
This was one of the pieces from my M-I-L. I figured that they painted green because it was damaged somehow.... it wasn't! I added some knobs from Rockler ....and volia!
Inspector 12
It doesn't matter what I'm working on... as soon as I get started, there's Hopie in the middle of it making such it's up to her standards!
From Buffet to Bar
I bought this buffet off Craigs list with plans to turn it into a bar. As you can see, I'm not quite finished. Well on my way though!
New finds
These were just a few of my favorite recent finds.
A Thank you To my MIL
For all the wonderful things my Mother-in-law gave me, I thanked her by fixing up her old sewing machine. I also made it a cover because I'm afraid it will go right back in the basement where we...
Side table re-do
Just one of many Mother-in-law projects done.
My salvage yard box
I love my salvage yard. Another $ 50 find! My before and after pics only differ with a coat of poly. It sure brightened up the lovely blue chippy paint.
More goodies from the Mother in law
I've got big plans for these pieces. you may not recognize them when I'm done. Give me a couple of weeks for the finished project pics. Thank you Mother in law!
SCORE!!!!
My Mother in law is kind of a hoarder who has decided to downsize. I was the lucky one who recieved all the goodies. Can't wait to get started on updating them all. And there is more to come!
barrels of fun!
My husband brought me these barrels home from his job. They were headed for the landfill. He figured I could do something with them. I've used them for everything from seating at a grad partynbspto...
how to store recipe books.
My hubby brought home a bunch of cool boxes so I swiped them to hold my recipe mags and books. I figured that once good junk is in the house, it's fair game for whom ever finds a use for it first!
Travel Trunk going nowhere now
I tried to make this old trunk useable again. I briefly used it as an end table in the spare bedroom to hold an alarm clock and family photos. Now it's been moved to the man cave to hold old tools.
soldering irons
we have so many old tools that really are not worth anything as is. so this was my first project with some of them.
claw foot curtain rod holders
I bought these hoping some day I'd find a great new use for them. I think I did! I have only 2 windows in my south living room and thought they'd make great curtain rod holders. What do you...
Croquet anyone?
Now that I have removed the handles and epoxied the mallets together... what can I use the handles for?
Another $50 salvage yard find
At the moment I find myself painting in black or antique white. I hope to have the courage to explore other colors! I keep this dresser in my kitchen holding my coffee station.
salvage yard sink
I updated my kitchen on a tight budget and all by myself. I had been searching for an old dual drainboard sink and couldn't believe the prices on-line. Thank goodness for our local salvage yard...
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Another kitchen chair redone
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Recent comments
Re: Junk Jubilee Here I Come!!!
Can't wait to meet you finally! and welcome to Iowa in advance!
posted: 3:44 pm on April 3rdThe Junk Jubilee is a great show. This will be my 3rd year as a vendor. Looking forward to the whole shabang!
Sandy
Full Moon & Buck Naked
Re: Vintage toy Cars
love these! great find!
posted: 8:30 am on March 7thRe: Dresser Bench project
good job, you are a busy bee!
posted: 8:28 am on March 7thRe: End Table to Dog House
sweet!
posted: 8:27 am on March 7thRe: Restoration
nice save!
posted: 8:26 am on March 7thRe: First Kiss Dresser
Julien, I don't mix paint and stain but use stain over the top of paint to give an aged look. Toning down the paint color was just a bonus in this case.
posted: 10:57 am on February 21stRe: Artique Project
Sweetness!
posted: 5:14 pm on February 14thRe: Artique Project
How fun is that! Love it! Keep up the originality!
posted: 5:13 pm on February 14thSandy
Re: Where do you keep a keyboard?... In a piano, of course.
great inspiration JunkerMidge! I picked up my piano today and plan on making it into a bar. It will have to wait for warmer weather though.
posted: 11:31 am on January 26thRe: ~Christmas Jewelry~
All I want for Christmas ...is to see you modeling your creation. Come on, Jim. You're our JunkMarket Style Calendar Guy! We need a little eye candy to go with that jem of a necklace!
posted: 3:46 pm on December 21stnudge, nudge, wink, wink,
Merry Christmas, Sandy
Re: Aging Galvanized Metal
So happy that you shared this. Old buckets with natural patina are getting very difficult to find.
posted: 7:51 am on July 31stThanks!
Sandy
Re: Drink Up! CrAzY Bottle Collection
I have no idea how in the hell I missed this post! I could give you some lame excuse but I won't.... this time. I love that you call them "soda" bottles. Here in Middle America we call them Pop. Allways have, always will!
posted: 12:06 pm on July 11thWonderful Collection, Jim!
Sandy
Re: Vintage Chevy Dealership Poster
sweet, Jim! I always love seeing what you create in your spare time. I'm particularly interested in what you will make with the VW emblem. My Dad was a mechanic for the Omaha dealership back in the 70's and I still wear his old work shirt. I also love the Galaxie 500 one. Now hurry up and get busy on more wonderful designs!
posted: 6:16 am on July 11thSandy
Re: Foundry Pattern Mirror
the whole numbers thing is my favorite part.
posted: 10:08 am on July 2ndNicely done, Jim. Now, next time, don't stay away so long!
Sandy
Re: A messy styled horse gated bedroom
I love the staged messiness of it all... I'm thinking that part comes natually for me! Ha!
posted: 5:13 am on May 22ndBeautiful Donna!
Sandy
Re: Wire Basket for My Jars
I have always loved old baskets and now I'm into the old mason jars.
posted: 5:04 am on May 22ndKind of like chocolate and peanut butter don't you think?
Sandy
Re: Junk on my porch
I have a very tiny porch but, I'm all about Junk on it too! Very nice.
posted: 5:02 am on May 22ndSandy
Re: Old sink turned planter
I am all about the ols sinks! Love it!
posted: 5:01 am on May 22ndSandy
Re: Quirky Tablescape
love that it is so simple but extremely elegant. I have not seen those old hair pins and curler clips since I was a child and my grams was using them.
posted: 5:00 am on May 22ndBeautiful!
Sandy
Re: Make a branch handled tray
beautiful, farmers market season has started and this would be wonderful in my booth. thanks once again for your inspiration and imagination.
posted: 7:41 am on May 7thSandy
Re: My "Top 10 Junk Pick"...NUMBERS
Lucky numbers, un-lucky numbers, your numbers up, what's your number? Go home at 2 with a 10, wake up at 10 with a 2. Gotta love numbers!
posted: 10:20 am on April 2ndgreat post, Jim!
Sandy
Re: Architectural Relic Lamp
sweetness! Of course I love it! The shapes are so interesting and weathered to perfection.
posted: 1:37 pm on March 27thlike always, worth the wait!
Sandy
Re: Shabby, Salvaged Wood Tray
I Love it! Great job!
posted: 5:50 pm on March 26thSandy
Re: Restored Victorian Chair
total sweetness!! I am in love!
posted: 6:32 am on March 21stSandy
Re: Celebrating a Lifetime Together ~ Photo Album
Jim, you are really quite the romantic. The hand carved piece and the keys are my favorite parts. You never cease to amaze me!
posted: 11:15 am on March 6thSandy
Re: The Ooh-La-La Table
sweet!
posted: 10:03 am on February 25thSandy
Re: Create a pallet board wardrobe wall!
I am the worst about hanging up my clothes, but you have inspired me to get my act together. Thanks Donna!
posted: 10:03 am on February 25thSandy
Re: Happy Valentine's Day
You are such the romantic! These photos are amazing and that wood piece...I am at a loss for words! Oh My!
posted: 6:16 am on February 14thHappy Valentine's Day!
Sandy
Re: The Vintage Wedding
Love, Love, Love! Every detail seems like it has it's own story to tell. History, memories and sentimenal value all wrap up in a sweet book.
posted: 6:41 am on February 9thP.S. Your Mother is beautiful!
Sandy
Re: The Vintage Wedding
Love, Love, Love! Every detail seems like it has it's own story to tell. History, memories and sentimenal value all wrap up in a sweet book.
posted: 6:41 am on February 9thP.S. Your Mother is beautiful!
Sandy
Re: HOMEMADE WHEELS
Love your story, I'm not sure I could move it either, but it does look great!!
posted: 5:40 am on February 8thSandy
Re: WORK IN PROGRESS
nice job!
posted: 5:38 am on February 8thRe: best job interview ever
Super finds... that does qualify as a great day!
posted: 5:37 am on February 8thSandy
Re: Recycled Shutter Art
great idea!
posted: 5:36 am on February 8thRe: junk table
I Like It!!!! love the chairs too!!
posted: 5:35 am on February 8thRe: The onion footstool
sweet! I love uncovering those layers too! Although some times they get pretty nasty. Your finished project is amazing!
posted: 5:32 am on January 27thSandy
Re: Organizing Photos...The Junk Market Style Way
I am always speechless... the way that you can just take random items, paint, distress, hammer, wreck and plain ole' kick the sh*t out of it and it morphs into beautiful, old, one of a kind Junk Art... You are my Hero Jim! I want to be just like you when I grow up!
posted: 5:28 am on January 27thSandy
Re: First of the 2012 "Top Ten" Picks from JMS Editors and Contributors
Oh!!! I am so in love...sshhhhh... don't tell my husband, but I would actually leave him for this industrial junk!! Let the love affair begin... Thanks for sharing, Lanette!
posted: 5:48 pm on January 19thSandy
Re: Repurposed Surveyor Tripod Lamp
cool beans!
posted: 6:04 pm on January 7thRe: Trunk Turned Settee
love it! I have been wanting to try this for awhile. Yours turned out terrific!
posted: 6:24 am on January 5thSandy
Re: JMS Member Review 2011
we appreciate you too Sue! Thanks for giving us junk love'n fools a place to gather!
posted: 12:47 pm on January 1stSandy
Re: High School Varsity Letter Pillows
I just love me some pillows! I'm workig on photo pillows right now. This idea is so clever! Thanks for posting
posted: 11:36 am on December 24thSandy
Re: Christmas Eve Lamp
Just like Santa, working on great Christmas suprises right up until the sleigh takes off. Very cool, Jim.
posted: 8:10 am on December 21stMerry Christmas,
Sandy
Re: Christmas Bells
VERY NICE. HAPPY hOLIDAYS!
posted: 5:56 am on December 20thSANDY
Re: Wreath Holder
Very cool! I love when unusual uses are found for everyday items.
posted: 11:57 am on December 18thSandy
Re: Dresser Repurposing Take 2
great finish!!
posted: 11:41 am on December 16thRe: What is holding the wine glasses?
I have two rake heads I'm still needing hang. Thanks for the reminder!
posted: 10:41 am on December 16thSandy
Re: JMS I need help
Burlap fan here!
posted: 9:27 am on December 16thsandy
Re: Antique & Vintage for the Holidays.
sweet story, I also enjoy the sentimental value of a gift with history. even if if didn't previously belong to a family member, I love wondering where it came from and what it might have meant to somebody.
posted: 9:26 am on December 16thsandy
Re: Holiday Mantel
especially fond of the wheel and small wreath, oh and the bed springs.... wait! the 25 too!
posted: 11:46 am on December 14thOk! so it's all wonderful!!...
did I mention the color scheme?
Sandy
Re: Redesigned Christmas Ornaments
they are all so lovely. my favorite being the no melt snow balls, B-e-a-u-t-i-ful!
posted: 8:49 am on December 13thSandy
Re: Fabric Rosette Brooches
I just love these!
posted: 7:21 am on December 12thsandy
Re: Steamer Trunk Bookcase
I did this same thing in a past post, although mine doesn't nearly look this good. I just picked up another trunk this weekend, much larger than the last, I think this one will make a better coffee table.
posted: 7:21 am on December 12thNice Job! Sandy
Re: HUGE...Antique Corbel Floor Lamp
totally in love with those corbels! This was well worth the wait. once again, your talent amazes me.
posted: 7:09 am on December 12thSandy
Re: Vanity Seat Makeover with Coffee Sack
Oh MY!! I am especially fond of the pillow!
posted: 11:34 am on December 11thRe: ladder back chairs
$15 is cheap. I'd snatch them all up. Here in IA
posted: 10:08 am on December 11thladder backs sell anywhere from $25 to $40 each. I usually am lucky enough to find them in pairs of 2 (great for the ends of a dining table) or sets of 4. The only one I found as a single, I use as my desk chair and love to pieces. You won't ever see that one in one of my shows!
Re: Repurposed Folding Rulers
Adorable! Time to dig out my rulers!
posted: 7:19 am on December 11thSandy
Re: vintage student desk
very nice job!
posted: 7:17 am on December 11thRe: ladder back chairs
I just love ladder backs. I buy them whenever I can at auction. I haven't had the guts to paint them, but they always sell quick in my booths.
posted: 7:16 am on December 11thGreat job!
Re: Junky metal box necklaces with sassy gals to inspire your life!
sassy!
posted: 5:49 pm on December 9thlove them all!
Re: Wagon Wheel for Christmas Gathering
That is so cool! I'd love to have your creativity!
posted: 5:48 pm on December 9thRe: Bike Rim Wreath
sweet! I'd kill to have your imagination!
posted: 8:20 pm on December 6thNo! Really! I'd kill!
Sandy
Re: Winter Greetings Basket
beautiful!
posted: 2:18 pm on December 6thI love all the little details.
Great Job!
Re: Junk Redesigned Jewelry Display
what a coincident, I just made a bracelet display rack out of an old gun rack.
posted: 4:26 pm on September 2ndYou're looks better than mine though!
Sandy
Re: Photo/note holder from garden fence
Sweet! Welcome to the wonderful world of Junk, you are among friends and neighbors, I'm from Council Bluffs.
posted: 12:07 pm on August 12thSandy
Re: Cheers!
Happy Hours at Jim's Place!!! You noticed I said Hours!! Love it! Once again, you are the Man!
posted: 3:01 pm on July 18thNow, I feel like a beer.... Thanks a lot!! I don't even like beer!
Sandy
Re: How to Make a Swinging Bed...
If the swing beds a rock'n.....
posted: 3:39 pm on July 17thwell you know the rest. Great project!
sandy
Re: Resale Table Turned Garden Furniture
That table has kankles like me!! although, those look much nicer than mine!
posted: 7:24 am on July 14thI love thrift store finds!
Sandy
Re: Refurbished Thrift Store Tables
fun and funky, great combo!
posted: 7:22 am on July 14thSandy
Re: A Piece From The "Something Old, Something New" Bridal Collection
love, love, love!!!
posted: 7:18 am on July 14thSandy
Re: What did I do wrong???
I agree with Jim.
posted: 7:16 am on July 14thDon't ever give up and keep at it. Sometimes my biggest screw ups turn out to be my favorite pieces.
Sandy
Re: Silage Shooter
I absolutley love that! I really had no idea what it was so thanks for the lesson in Junk 101.
posted: 1:35 pm on June 29thEverything in your post was perfect, except....I think Sangria and a few Junk loving friends would complete the last picture.
Enjoy!
Sandy
Re: HoJo's Menu
Jim! Where on earth have you been? I check JMS several times daily waiting for one of your amazing creations and let me tell you, they are too few and far between.
posted: 7:29 am on June 28thThis one is so cool that it just might hold me over until the next.
Being from Iowa, Hojo is unfamiliar to me. Big Boys was the diner of choice here. But all the same those memories of true diner food came flooding back.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
Sandy
Re: What do you get when you mix leftover porch spindles, plywood, a Sharpie, fabric and a thrift store throw pillow?
love the fabric and the squiggles was a great touch!
posted: 1:36 pm on June 21stRe: In Honor of 4th of July
love it!
posted: 1:34 pm on June 21stRe: Funnel flower pot
I think those funnels are so cool but have never owned one.... time to find one! looks great!
posted: 1:32 pm on June 21stSandy
Re: Flea Market Junque
CooliO!
posted: 11:24 am on June 14thRe: Decoupaged Map Buffet
That turned out NICE!!! Love the color!!
posted: 5:10 am on June 13thSandy
Re: Tre Verde
that is so cool!!! I always have drawers I'm itch'n to do something new with! Thanks for the inspiration!
posted: 5:08 am on June 13thSandy
Re: Checker Top Table
that is too stinking cool! Love what you did! and wouldn't mine finding a few of those boxes myself!
posted: 5:41 am on June 8thSandy
Re: UNDER PRESSURE
that is too creepy cool! Love it!!
posted: 3:43 pm on June 7thSandy
Re: Iris
Iris I had one of these!!! teeheehee! Great job!
posted: 3:42 pm on June 7thSandy
Re: Summer Deck made from Pallets
cool beans! what a grate idea! get it?!
posted: 3:41 pm on June 7thSandy
Re: simple chip clip
i love these things, been looking but can find them! Lucky You!
posted: 3:39 pm on June 7thSandy
Re: old sugar mold becomes useful container
your picture are terrific! Love it!
posted: 5:58 am on June 7thSandy
Re: Cedro Basilo
those cedar planks are wonderful. I've been into building potting tables lately... to much fun!
posted: 5:57 am on June 7thRe: A Vanity Just Like Grandma's - my 1st post!
Great job! Welcome to JMS! Hope to see more of your postings. This is also a great place for inspiration.
posted: 5:55 am on June 7thHave fun!
Sandy
Re: Tell me whatcha think... I need an idea.
if it were me, I'd just do a good distressed finish on it. Make it look like it's been in a barn for the last 60 years. I love making old look even older!
posted: 5:49 am on June 7thRe: Junk Architect ~ My Home Furnishings Store
hmmm... I remember the 90's. Rather not go back there unless it was to shop in your Store! I'm with Donna on seeing Wreckage becoming a Hot Spot! Love your past work but totally drool over what you're doing now.
posted: 5:46 am on June 7thKeep'em coming Jim! You've got fans to entertain!!
Sandy
Re: Fireplace Screen
at first I couldn't tell how big it was so thanks for all the pics. That piece is great! A keeper!
posted: 9:36 am on May 27thRe: Thursday's Junque...
that is one sweet basket!
posted: 8:10 am on May 27thRe: 6' Black Buffet with 54 Oldsmobile Painting and Parts
That is so cool! I can think of a ton of people that would want that!!!
posted: 7:52 am on May 27thRe: Old Family Farm Drop Leaf Table Turned Into Wall Art
very creative!! love it!
posted: 7:51 am on May 27thRe: Old Screen Memo/Photo Wall...
You make being organized look so cool. Wish that I could figure out how to do that! Thanks for the inspiration!
posted: 12:12 pm on May 25thSandy
Re: Pets and junk
Very sweet Donna, thanks for sharing. My cat loves to be involved in all my projects too!
posted: 8:11 am on May 24thSandy
Re: Wall Candle Scounce
Pretty darn cool!
posted: 1:36 pm on May 23rdSandy
Re: This Project Is A Gas
I just got me some oil can spouts at an auction this weekend just to make this! Thanks for the inspiration! Too cool!!!
posted: 6:03 am on May 23rdSandy
Re: Steampunk teacup dolls
totally groovy! Love them!
posted: 6:00 am on May 23rdSandy
Re: Totally shabby chic junk table
Very cool Tammy! I like how it all came together!
posted: 5:58 am on May 23rdSandy
Re: Industrial light cage planter
very nice Tammy. A friend of mine just gave me 2 of those baskets she found on the curb. they both have great chippy white paint left on them. I can't wait to jazz'em up. thx for the inspiration.
posted: 6:24 am on May 19thsandy
Re: My version of "Dresser Turned into a Bench"!
very inventive! I love the whole idea of it and your choice of color and fabric were right on!
posted: 10:03 am on May 16thSandy
Re: Old Shelf with a new look!
that is too darn cool!
posted: 6:20 am on May 12thgreat place to display todays bottle of wine with a couple of glasses... kind of like having your reward waiting for you at the end of a long day!
sandy
Re: Remnants of Spring: A Tablescape
pretty amazing! I loved everything about it!
posted: 4:21 pm on May 11thRe: ~Happy Mother's Day~
Once again, beautiful, thoughtful and simply wonderful. Your Mom is a lucky woman!
posted: 10:08 am on May 8thSandy
Re: Candle Holder 101
Amen Sister!!
posted: 6:34 am on May 6thI'm not conviced that it's spring yet though your vingette gives me hope.
Sandy
Re: Kitchen Chalk Board
love it! I'm all about the chalk boards!
posted: 8:12 am on May 4thRe: Window Table
neatO!!!
posted: 8:11 am on May 4thRe: Sewing Stand Table
i love curb finds! great job!
posted: 8:11 am on May 4thRe: Another Simple Spring Wreath
love, love, love! From the tag to the key to the wreath! all around awesome! Get it?! "Around"! teeheehee!
posted: 2:26 pm on May 2ndRe: Junque Jewelry
I am a huge fan of blingy keys! Thanks for sharing your creativity! and I haven't been able to paint either cuz of the wet/cold weather... Hurry up summer, we're waiting!
posted: 5:36 am on April 28thRe: A Reel Bird Feeder
love the idea of birds feeding from it but the squirrels in my back yard would have other plans... I can see them now thinking it was a mini merry go round. I might just make one to watch the fun!
posted: 5:29 am on April 28thRe: MORE Vintage Ornament Wreaths...
love them! and love your name!
posted: 12:42 pm on April 25thRe: Easter Junking
have you seen the sweet little flower baskets made out of the bed springs? check out Junk Jubilee on F/B if you haven't. they are adorable!
posted: 12:41 pm on April 25thRe: Milk Can Centerpiece
so cRaZy clever! way to go!
posted: 12:39 pm on April 25thRe: "Wining Allowed!"
Yes, wine or just bars in general seem to turn up quite a bit here at JMS. I think that it says that we are very "entertaining" people, That we love our Friends, Junk and our Wine! By the way... the corbels are to die for!
posted: 12:37 pm on April 25thRe: Beautiful Blooming Flowers.....even in Fargo!
very cool!
posted: 12:32 pm on April 25thRe: Reel Plant Holder - How to Get the Look
thanks for the tutorial!
posted: 2:26 pm on April 19thRe: Reel Plant Holder
This is so cool! I have been avoiding the whole decorating for Easter thing... but this is so awesome, I just might have to steal the idea and take to my Weston, Mo show in 2 days. Thanks Sue!
posted: 2:22 pm on April 19thSandy
Re: Turning up the heat on SPRING!
how adorable! you come up with some very creative ideas! I'm so jealous!
posted: 10:53 am on April 19thRe: mossy chicken wire cone
I just love these cones! The ones done with bed springs really sweet too. Maybe it's that I love flowers and anything they're put in! Huh?
posted: 6:05 am on April 18thRe: Curbside Creations
Pretty darn cool
posted: 6:02 am on April 18thRe: Door Bench
Glad to have you here! You fit right in perfectly! Just to let you know, you can find a lot of your JunkMarket Buddies on facebook. Thanks for sharing all your Goodies!
posted: 1:59 pm on April 15thRe: Just LOVE old house fixtures.
I just checked out your web site! Awesome stuff! I love the ALDEN piece ( I have a dear Uncle with that name)
posted: 1:57 pm on April 15thRe: WIRE BASKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
too cool for school!
posted: 12:21 pm on April 15thRe: Door Bed
Nice!
posted: 12:19 pm on April 15thRe: Another industrial mirror!
You know, I think I better get me one of those glass cutters! You do amazing work JunkerMidge!
posted: 7:26 am on April 14thRe: Time in a Bottle
these were some of my favorites from your booth!
posted: 7:25 am on April 14thRe: Ski hat rack
that's pretty cool!
posted: 7:24 am on April 14thRe: Soldier Song
just beautiful!
posted: 7:24 am on April 14thRe: I have insulators
awesome! so glad you came back here Beth!!
posted: 7:23 am on April 14thRe: Stylish Wine Cart
so imaginative! it is sooo totally cool!
posted: 12:32 pm on April 11thRe: What's missing?.....The REST of the story
i love winning auction bids for little or nothing! Hey JunkerMidge, we here in Iowa say.... "Now here's the Paul Harvey"!
posted: 12:30 pm on April 11thLove the bench!
Re: $1,200.00 French Farm Kitchen Renovation
awesome!!! so bright and beautiful! and I'm all about doing things on a budget!
posted: 12:26 pm on April 11thRe: Seamstress Bracelet
nice bling! sweet bracelet!
posted: 7:07 am on April 6thRe: Rusty Drain Pipe Planter
that looks wonderful! I love it!
posted: 7:06 am on April 6thRe: The Scruffy Cottage Coffee Table
She will adore it! But 12?! Really! I Love the shabby chicness of the table and love your apron/vase. But then again... I am easy to please and your creations are always amazing! Thanks for sharing!
posted: 8:38 am on April 5thSandy
Re: Chicken wire Cloche
just perfect!
posted: 2:27 pm on April 4thRe: Isn't it wonderful?
love it! If it were me, I think that I would put an overstuffed linen cushion on it and maybe add some french quotes to the linen. No matter what you do, I know that it will turn out great!
posted: 7:51 am on March 31stRe: Dramatic Red Side Table
sweet!
posted: 3:19 pm on March 30thRe: Great Work Bench Island or Bar
I'd love to find an old work bench like this too! great job!
posted: 3:15 pm on March 30thRe: Vintage Kitchen Pantry
uhhhh yeah.... ditto on what they all said!
posted: 2:49 pm on March 30thRe: Wine glass holder
I've got some old wheels just waiting for a purpose! Great idea and love the old sewing drawer!
posted: 8:18 am on March 30thRe: "Zipper Flowers"
i really love them! very creative!
posted: 12:58 pm on March 28thRe: White coffee chest
Totally love the danity legs with the big cupboard. Great Job!
posted: 6:10 am on March 28thRe: Junk art door with drawer bins
I AM stealing your idea! I've got drawers and doors up the wazoo! what a great use of everything! Thanks!
posted: 6:08 am on March 28thRe: Extreme Farm Furniture
I was right! There's nothing that you don't know or can't do! I think I have a crush on you and your amazing talent!
posted: 2:50 pm on March 25thRe: Oh, no! I've been Framed....but in a good way!
You've done it once again! Everything you touch becomes just amazing!
posted: 12:23 pm on March 25thRe: New and Re-Purposed Vintage Style Aprons
me toooo!!
posted: 10:52 am on March 23rdRe: Upcycled Chalkboard
personally, I can't get enough of the chalk board frames. I love memo cork board ones too! Keep'em coming!
posted: 10:46 am on March 23rdRe: Moss Picture Frame Wreath
very nice!
posted: 10:44 am on March 23rdRe: Vintage Hoosier Table Makeover
You did an amazing job! Way to go!
posted: 10:43 am on March 23rdRe: Metal File Drawer Chalk Board
SWEET!
posted: 10:40 am on March 23rdRe: Get the Scoop Here!
that's preety cool! Don't you just love finding the junk you already have?
posted: 10:38 am on March 23rdRe: West End Architectural Salvage
I love this place. You fall in love everytime you walk in. I live 2 hours from DesMoines but always stop whenever I am in town. A must see for every junk lover out there!
posted: 8:47 am on March 23rdRe: Junk Hang-Up: Vintage Door Coat Rack
What more could anyone want? Chippy white paint... check!Wonderful patina...check! Awesome old hooks... check! OH! and a cool old ladder! CHECK!! Love It!
posted: 5:41 am on March 15thRe: The Party Bird
love it!!
posted: 7:01 am on March 11thRe: Lace & Metal Dress From
posted: 7:00 am on March 11thI think she is very sweet and when and if you're every ready to part with her, I hope I'm close by!
Re: Can anyone find the book?
what ever that is with the floating leaves... Love it!!
posted: 10:51 am on March 9thRe: is it almost time for the junk swap?
I'm in too ... hopefully. Love you pic!
posted: 10:49 am on March 9thRe: Opening Bell at Flea Market Under Glass!
I am so jealous!! Wish that I could have bought and sold there. Looks like butt loads of fun!!!
posted: 10:43 am on March 9thRe: Vintage Pattern Art
WoW! Love them, very unique.
posted: 11:35 am on March 8thRe: Misc. finds from yard sales
OMG! DON"T PAINT THE DRESSER! I had to strip that dresser and save it from a awful paint job. Check out "My Junk" From Green to Dream and see what your dresser could look like with a little love. I too had missing knobs, so I replaced with crackled glass knobs. And just sold the dresser! Yeah!
posted: 2:26 pm on January 21stRe: TLC please
love the color combo!
posted: 10:18 am on January 11thRe: Kitchen Junk-mas
oh, i meant your celing color!
posted: 5:57 am on December 27thRe: Kitchen Junk-mas
love it all! even your wall color... it's the same as mine in my kitchen!
posted: 5:55 am on December 27thRe: Happy Holidays Junk Lovers!
I posted a better pic of that stove door. It has a cool design on it. it usually sets indoors up against my fireplace. Thanks!
posted: 7:28 am on December 23rdRe: Illuminated Cream Bucket
I'm an old bucket fan myself... the beat up the better. I just call them well loved. and anything you can put a candle it... well that's just gravy! Always beautiful things you do! Love'em all!
posted: 5:45 am on December 23rdRe: This is Halloween...
these are the cutest darn things! love them!
posted: 7:42 am on November 11thRe: Mimi-Toria's Version of SteamPunk
Oh so Nice!
posted: 7:41 am on November 11thRe: A Simple Grate for some Great Vintage Photos
I agree completely with Gretchen!
posted: 11:17 am on October 5thRe: Footstool
love the fabric too!
posted: 6:09 am on October 1stRe: FROM SATELLITE TO SUN SCREEN!
Welcome to Junkmarket! love the shade!
posted: 3:22 pm on September 28thRe: I'll grind your bones...
very hip and chic!
posted: 1:54 pm on September 27thRe: Spooktacular Halloween
very BOOoootiful!
posted: 1:53 pm on September 27thRe: Junk Holiday Part 1
lovely junk!
posted: 1:51 pm on September 27thRe: 100 YEAR OLD DOOR ~ Part Deux ~
this is sooo beautiful! I absolutely love it! are you selling it?
posted: 11:29 am on September 24thRe: CB2 Inspired mirror
NICE!
posted: 6:07 am on September 23rdRe: my 1st flea market showing
Thanks ladies... I wish you had been there too!
posted: 4:36 pm on September 22ndRe: WINDOW TO YOUR SOUL
i like the reflection pic w/ the trees and window pane. i would try and use it in my office to hide all the stuff that acumulates on my desk. great job!
posted: 9:28 am on September 22ndRe: The rest of the wall.........................
I love it Alice! Great job!
posted: 8:30 am on September 13thRe: Cool as Ice Junk
AB-SO-LUTE-LY WONDERFUL!
posted: 9:11 am on September 10thRe: Shabby Chic Bedroom Makeover
very, very sweet!
posted: 8:41 am on September 7thRe: Industrial Table [WRECKAGE]
Jim, even your pictures look like art, I'd hang them on the wall right over that table if it were mine... could it be mine? Pretty please?!
posted: 8:27 am on September 7thRe: Coordinating pieces - pie safe, coffee table and end table
great job! don't you just love dumpster diving especially when you don't have to dive in?
posted: 8:16 am on September 7thRe: Easy Peasy, for sure~
very nice, love the buffet! But I don't even want to think that far ahead!Thanksgiving...NOOOOOOOO!
posted: 8:13 am on September 7thRe: The Goods
It's all sooo beautiful!
posted: 9:04 am on September 1stRe: I Love Rusty Junk!
count me in!
posted: 11:42 am on August 31stRe: All "Dressed" up...
i have one of those copper spools and never knew what to do with it... thanks for the great idea! love it!
posted: 9:23 am on August 31stRe: My version of the PB clock.
way to go alice!
posted: 4:58 pm on August 30thRe: garden work bench
don't you just love it when a plan comes together!
posted: 11:41 am on August 25thRe: I've Gone Crow Crazy
You Go Crow Crazy! I love it!
posted: 11:24 am on August 25thRe: Oronoco Junking Finds!
Love, love, love.... want, want want! Need I say more!
posted: 11:23 am on August 25thRe: My junk storage
Yes Jim... I have buckets and buckets full of rusty nuts and bolts. Need some?!
posted: 9:01 am on August 20thRe: "artistry inherent in the everday"
Very nice! So excited for you, hope it all goes as planned.
posted: 8:32 am on August 16thRe: We Went to the Salvage Yard!!!
Don't you just love a good salvage yard?! love the shelf too!
posted: 1:04 pm on August 12thRe: Photos from WORLD'S LARGEST GARAGE SALE
Jim is too funny... but we have about the same deal here in Iowa. Seems like all the cool shows are too far away. I am envious!
posted: 9:48 am on August 11thRe: From Corbels to Curtain Rod!
love it! great job!
posted: 11:00 am on August 10thRe: Hubby's Extra Large Spice Cabinet
Very Nice!... what we won't do for our dear husbands.
posted: 8:38 am on August 9thRe: A Great Grate
I Like It! i did something similar with some decorative wroght iron and some insulators turned upside down.
posted: 1:00 pm on August 6thRe: A Re-Design Ala-Junk Style!
Yep! I could live here! Very nice ladies!
posted: 5:26 pm on August 5thRe: What to do with all of your scrap fabric? Turn into a pair of fabulous Patchwork bloomers
Tina! what are you doing taking a break! get back to work on my sweater! Chop! Chop!... by the way, love the pants!
posted: 3:26 pm on August 5thRe: from green to dream!
believe me, it was! but with some Ready Strip and an endless supply of Mike's Hard Lime.... anything is possible!
posted: 2:09 pm on August 5thRe: High Tech Message Center
great for kids! saves paper!
posted: 10:29 am on August 5thRe: Vintage towels turned into Fabulous Reversible Hobo Bags
Hey Tina! once again... very cool!
posted: 10:36 am on August 3rdRe: My First Post.... Antlers
my Hubby has a whole man cave filled with antlers... I wish he'd let me do something creative with them!
posted: 10:34 am on August 3rdRe: Beauty and the "sweater" Transform a boring sweater into a Fabulous fave.
i just searched for your brown ruffled sweater in etsy...it's not there! i totally want this!
posted: 9:58 am on July 29thRe: Beauty and the "sweater" Transform a boring sweater into a Fabulous fave.
i love this sweater!
posted: 9:51 am on July 29thRe: Tool Box
i love the rust!
posted: 5:37 pm on July 21stRe: Microscope Lamp
Very nice!
posted: 5:36 pm on July 21stRe: Cool old "Typewriter" desk
this reminds me of my Grandma, she always said "Learn to type so you'll have something to fall back on."
posted: 5:35 pm on July 21stNice job!
Re: Weekly "Piles of Hope" Vol 2
Don't you love a bargin?! It's like winng the lottery!
posted: 11:36 am on July 1stRe: SOME EYE CANDY FOR THE PORCH
Don't you just love painting things black? I do! Looks great!
posted: 8:40 am on June 25thRe: Ruth Barnes-Memphis Tn.-Creator "Southern Junkers Group" on Facebook-Ruths redo's and JUNK
I'm a fan of that chair!
posted: 8:38 am on June 25thRe: JUST A FEW YARD SALE SCORES
Digg'in on those signs!
posted: 11:36 am on June 14thRe: Great Load of Junk for our June Country Junk Sale!
Alright... I'm checking mapquest to see how long of drive it is. I already see stuff I can live without but shouldn't have to!
posted: 11:13 am on June 14thRe: Happy Daddy's Day...memories
Just Wonderful! I have similar memories of my father, I still wear his old Volkswagon work shirt.
posted: 11:10 am on June 14thRe: free find favorites
I was suprised to hear that you walked past the box a dozen times. I'd have swiped it up asap so that know one could get it. Forget about justifing it to anyone. we will support your junking habit!!!!
posted: 6:00 pm on June 9thRe: More goodies from the Mother in law
I can't believe you noticed the cabinet/cubby behind the chair! That is actually a free find of my husbands. It used to hold old nuts and bolts. He brought it home from an old shed being torn down. I was starting to work on it when I recieved all my Mother in law stuff, so it got put on the back burner. I'm currently working on refinishing a very beat up Singer threadle machine to thank my MIL with.
posted: 9:56 am on June 8thRe: How to Make a Gear Mold Clock
Just recieved my Rockler cookies. Thanks for the tip! love these clocks!
posted: 6:00 pm on June 7thRe: Always Class-y and Creative at AAJMS
Yeah Rockler! I just got my cookies in today and cannot wait to use them. Thanks to everyone on this site that shares their favorite products. P.S. love the photos, wish I could have been there.
posted: 1:57 pm on June 7thRe: TV Console needs help!
I'm with Redoit. I'd totally make this into some kind of liquor cabinet or wine rack. Hang a glass rack from the top and put those criss cross shelves in to hold the bottles. I'd also paint it black, put a mirror top on it, set some cool vintage bar set on it. Oh, I'd also put glass in the doors and maybe some lights inside. But thats just me. Can you tell I like a good drink?!
posted: 9:11 am on June 7thRe: Vanity Dresser turned to Desk
Very nicely done! I can't pass up a bargin either! And don't you just love it when it all comes together, the finished project i mean.
posted: 9:02 am on June 7thRe: Another $50 salvage yard find
Yeah! I just sold this for $2oo! Someone loved it as much as I did!
posted: 10:53 am on June 3rdRe: In the Mail
very nice! I would buy these in a heartbeat!
posted: 10:32 am on June 2ndRe: blue bottle bonanza
hey grabe, the bottles that start out clear are called sun glass. it's the manganese in the glass that when exposed to uv rays turn the glass lavender.
posted: 11:37 am on May 11thRe: salvage yard sink
Funny story.. after searching on the internet and finding them priced way too high not to mention to far away, I was told about a local salvage yard that had a couple. I fell in love with one of them and at $50 how could I resist. About a week later I went to visit my Uncle on his farm and bragged about my old sink with drain boards and he said "You mean like the one outside by the chicken coop?" The 3rd one came to me from a friend whose parents were tearing down an old house. They knew I'd want it and saved it from the land fill. Goes to show that you should talk to family and friends first! P.S. I just found another on craigs list for $20!
posted: 4:41 pm on May 7thRe: The Junk is Flying at Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style
You guys are killing me!! I can't go but really, really, really want too! I love all the teaser pics, it's makes me want to quit my job and hitch hike to Minnesota!
posted: 9:31 am on May 4thRe: Greenhouses from old wood windows and industrial scrap material.
I dream of have a cool shed/greenhouse like the big one. Are those garage doors? Love everything about it!
posted: 9:21 am on May 4thRe: Industrial Romantic Junk Jewelry
I love them all! Totally urban vintage chic!
posted: 10:04 am on May 3rdRe: Prepping for Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style Event in May
I soooo want to be there with you guys and i want everything in your last photo! Maybe next year! Have fun!
posted: 10:02 am on April 28thRe: Amanda's guitar coffee table
My son would love this for his own place if and when he ever moves out! great idea!
posted: 9:51 am on April 28thRe: claw foot curtain rod holders
let me tell you... my husband had a few choice words to let out while putting these up. he attached some heavy duty "L" brackets to the wall and wired the foot around screws attatched to the top of the bracket.
posted: 10:45 am on April 27thRe: Mannequin Gets New Life
i love how your jewelry stands out against the raw beauty of the mannequin. lovely!
posted: 4:40 pm on April 26thRe: What do you do with 60 lbs of alfalfa seed?
this would be a great tote to go junkin with! love it!
posted: 2:46 pm on April 25thRe: Climbing my Chippy Ladder to Success!
fan-tas-tic!!!!!!!
posted: 2:41 pm on April 25thRe: Yet Another Croquet Set Project!
this so so cute! you could also hold recipe cards here or use for place settings for a dinner party!
posted: 2:37 pm on April 25thRe: "Picture Perfect" Books...
this would make great gifts using particular book titles and special photo from an event. ie Brige Across Forever coupled with a wedding pic for an anniversary gift. Love it!
posted: 2:07 pm on April 25thRe: Old Champagne Riddler
I have always wanted one on these! They are so neat just as they are. Lucky you!
posted: 1:19 pm on April 22ndRe: claw foot curtain rod holders
I assume they came from a tub. I found them as is, so many times they have paint on them.
posted: 12:44 pm on April 22ndRe: Vintage Redesign Jewelry - Heading to Cali for the Week-end
I have this great pic of my Grandma , do you do custom work? Your stuff is B-E-A-U-T-FUL!
posted: 11:39 am on April 22ndRe: Old warehouse cart turned coffee table
I love the logo! What a way to hold on to a family memory.
posted: 10:58 am on April 22ndRe: VINTAGE ART
Sooo cool and inspiring!
posted: 4:41 pm on April 21stRe: Croquet Bouquet
I love finding croquet mallets especially cheap ones. But they have to be cool looking and the older the better. Yours are awsome! Let me know if you want to sell them!
posted: 4:40 pm on April 20thRe: Curch Pew Rebuild
I'd paint it black and distress it. But then again I paint almost everything black, if not white. Can't wait to see it finished!
posted: 4:22 pm on April 20thRe: Sewing Cabinet Door Chalkboard
I just love your chalk board! I did something similar with an old 3'x5' dual pane window frame. I use a chalk board for the large pane and fabric covered cork in the small pane. Keep up the great work!
posted: 3:49 pm on April 20thRe: Croquet anyone?
Great Ideas! Thanks CleverJunk!
posted: 2:57 pm on April 20thRe: Another $50 salvage yard find
Sushikay, Thanks for commenting on my dresser. I used a satin black paint, then sanded down some of the features and stained them in a red oak stain. Finally I sealed it all. It does have a little gloss look to it. Thanks again!
posted: 2:43 pm on April 20thRe: Cast Iron Stove Bottom Ottoman
I love this piece! Clever thinking, Clever Junk!
posted: 5:53 pm on April 19th