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An ugly old vanity light seen in a whole new light

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This was an idea I came up with for a charity event for Habitat for Humanity.  I repurposed one of those ugly ole vanity lights which was donated to their Habitat Restore.  I simply laid it...

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Industrial BirdFeeder

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I couldn't resist sharing this project; made for my bro-in-law: a funky bird feeder created out of a salvaged aluminum square tube!! It turned out pretty cute, I think: he will get a kick...

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Refinished Furniture

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Broken child's chair from the side of the road; perfect for table legs, a vintage chalkboard & chalk -- can't keep children from grabbing it and writing! I repaired a vintage telephone table...

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My little red wagon - repurposed and happy to hold some fun goodies.

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inspired by May 2008 Country Home JunkMarket project....

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Art with Heart Show concluded...Upcycling in Georgetown, Texas

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While I focus mainly on upcycling items into functional forms (furniture), it is fun to play with bits and pieces to make playful sculptures.  I was inspired by Anthony Pack, of Kansas City, who...

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some old vintage aluminum rental boxes i found at the yard.

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some cool old aluminum rental boxes i found at the yard of course. 

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THANK YOU & my latest salvage yard bonanza!

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First of all, a BIG thank you to Sue & Team for asking me to become a contributor to the wonderful world of JMS. I am honored and excited to be a part of such a great group of friends and look...

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A few of my Upcycled Creations...from Furniture to Sculpture

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upcycled furniture and fun sculpture from found objects, the side of the road and thrift stores...FUN!  I think Van Gogh said it best:  I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than...

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An Elegant Junky Holiday

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Welcome to a Junky Holiday! The best kind of holiday to have! Why, you ask? Well, it's easy, it's elegant, and...it's junk-inspired! Check it out! There is a longer...

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Ultimate Junk Shed

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Thanks to my DH, I have my own "junk shed" to protect my junk from the Minnesota winter! Before...a dog kennel. After...a junk shed made entirely out of junk! The cost? Nothing! All materials free...

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Old Ashtray Stand/ New Flower Stand

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Hi there. This is an old ashtray stand that I had and when I saw the post with the paper cones of candy in the condiment tray I thought of this. I had used all the other parts in another project so...

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere are Signs . . .

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Signs, signs every signs . . . I've noticed I've got a theme going in my house.  I think they add to the industrial feel.  I love old signs, new signs that look old, signs made from old...

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Sunday Swap meet

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My best gal pal and I hit the swap meet this morning and here are a few of my finds. I'm using the chairs in my own home since I am going in  a more retro/industrial direction in my home. I...

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Congrats Lani! Winner of "Flat Cheese Grater Contest"

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Cheese Grater Cheese/Relish Tray. This flat cheese grater I took and drilled four wholes in each corner. Then I took crystal dresser knobs that I had purchased in bulk several years ago and placed two per screw on each...

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A Simply Grate Idea for Keys!

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This was a very simple project.  I took a flat cheese grater and wired an old grain scoop to it which had been cleaned, embellished with a number, and poly'd.  I attached an old key...

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Manhole Cover Table

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This is an end table I made. The top, I was told, was an old manhole cover mold. I'm not sure if that is what it really was, but I thought it was a cool piece. I just attached it to the base of an...

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