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"The True Measure of Life..."

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | November 19th, 200914 comments

This has to be one of my favorite pieces and it literally sold before we got it on the wall at the last show!

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Patriotic Uncle Sam Snowman Candy Container - made from old bedspring

TroyRash, member | November 18th, 20097 comments

a candy container made with the use of a rusty old bed spring - i made a paper mache ball - the old fashioned way - like we used to do in school - textured it - let it dry and cut it for the opening...

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Vintage Christmas Countdown

bluebucket, member | November 15th, 20097 comments

I had fun collecting all the items for this project. I did one for my mom too and found things with meaning such as decorative scissor pins because we sew, souvenir spoons because we collect them...

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Framing Up Vintage Bus Scrolls

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | November 15th, 200920 comments

First of all, I’ve missed you guys! Many of you might know that I recently left my “day job” to focus on turning my art & design into a full-time thing. I’ve been a busy, busy bee hunting and gathering as well as putting things together for some upcoming shows. So, now I’m back with lots more to share and inspire! Here’s one of my latest projects: vintage New York State and the Central Coast of CA. bus scrolls framed up with vintage cabinet door windows

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Where did I put the cabinet door this time?

RobynsNest, member | November 12th, 200910 comments

What do you do with a cabinet door, a wire basket and some holiday ornaments? Well, I wasn't sure either, but I had to try and make something useful. I like the fact that you can change...

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Time to clean out the basement for the Holidays

RobynsNest, member | November 12th, 200910 comments

I love to pick up treasures at auctions, estate sales, flea markets, garage sales and the side of the street all year long, as I am sure you can all relate. The other day I was looking in...

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Hollydaze make me smile!

lakelover69, member | November 11th, 20098 comments

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!!!

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vase cuffs

oldnews, member | November 7th, 20095 comments

These take off from Sue's shirt cuff idea, but instead of crisp white shirts, I used an old wool shirt, and recycled the cuffs and collar for this project.

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Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"

abitofwhimsy, member | November 1st, 200917 comments

Finally thought of a unique project to make with my collected old spindles. 1- Cut spindle down to size and cut square 2x4 for base. 2- Screw half of dowel screw (2 sided screw) into the spindle and...

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3 Old Chairs = 1 ReNEWed Bench

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 31st, 200915 comments

This set of 3 matching chairs have been in our home for some 20 years, purchased at a garage sale for $12 (for all 3). They've been moving room to room as extra table seating, desk, and...

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Vases

RobJ98167, member | October 28th, 20098 comments

I had some scrap moulding laying around last year, during the remodel of my house, and thought I should be able to make something out of it. So I came up with these "Vases". I just nailed 4 pieces of...

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Texas Hoarders Estate Junk Sale

TroyRash, member | October 26th, 20099 comments

my partner and i have been preparing for our big warehouse sale - we are hoarders - were - no, are - however, we have decided to release some of the things we have saved - sharing pics of the...

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Steel Spring Table

Refinerii, member | October 25th, 200918 comments

New dining room table I made today; for the whole story behind it see my blog at http://industrialrevelations.blogspot.com . A huge, heavy train spring, with a concrete saw for a top. Base is...

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Trick or Treat

Jim Healy, contributor | October 17th, 200927 comments

Here’s a creepy project that was brewed up by combining vintage Halloween memorabilia with some estate sale treasures.

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Simple Idea for Old Windows

MichelleG22, member | October 16th, 20099 comments

Can you tell I love old windows! I could never get tired of them! Just wanted to share some simple ideas for them.

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Potting Table

MichelleG22, member | October 16th, 200912 comments

Here is another potting table we made:)

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All Dressered in Black

itsnotjunk2me, member | October 12th, 200912 comments

Before this thrift store find was a sad sight but solid. I could have refinished the poor thing but opted for the "cottage" look of painted wood. The knobs came with the dresser, however...

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Potting Table

MichelleG22, member | October 8th, 200913 comments

My husband started making birdhouses for our kids school auction. Then it turned into potting tables. As he made them, each one was cooler than the next. We donate them to our kids schools and...

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Artful Rust

RustyDiva, member | October 5th, 200914 comments

I was doing some training in another town when I passed an automotive shop that had this piece out front leaning against a fence. After a quick U-turn, I pulled in and ask if it were for...

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