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My First Attempt

NewbieJunker, member | February 17th, 200912 comments

I found this site (and fell in love with all the creativity here) when I was searching for ideas on what to do with 5 old windows I salvaged from the bed of my husband's pickup...

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"Old School Argyle" Night/End/Occassional Table

WhatKnots, member | February 16th, 200910 comments

This little table begged for a strong design, so I felt that good old Argyle would fit the bill wonderfully. The pattern is done in 4 versions, flowing nicely together at the edges. I will hate to...

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Have a Great Valentine’s Day!

Jim Healy, contributor | February 12th, 200916 comments

My daughter Vicky put this together for Valentine’s Day.

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Orange Cabinet Makeover

racers7, member | February 12th, 20098 comments

I found this old orange cabinet in the basement of my cousin's house. It is made of a fiber board, melamine type of material. They didn't want it so I'm using it as a cabinet. Ive...

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Valentine Mantel

justasec44, member | February 12th, 20093 comments

Old Elvis Valentine candy boxes (Love Me Tender musical) combined with children's wedding photos, found candlelabra, painted junk mirror will adorn the mantle when everyone gathers for a Valentine...

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1 Deli Dispenser, How Many Ways?

ALVN of WhisperWood Cottage, contributor | February 11th, 200915 comments

Repurposing is my favorite part of junking! See how 1 vintage deli dispenser can be put to use in today's modern lifestyle!

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Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!

BlackDogSalvage, member | February 10th, 200913 comments

we were never quite sure what to do with this terrific stash of vintage glass insulators... until our craftsmen came up with this fun idea... perfect for a garden party! a standing candelabra...

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Rusty Sprocket End Table

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 10th, 200914 comments

Here's a marriage made in rust heaven! I found this wonderful rusty sprocket wheel a couple months back as I was leaving the salvage yard (so glad I was there when I was) and had been eyeing the heavy blue stand at Geo's store for months and decided to put the two together and make a fantastic end table. And for those of you who remember my "haul" post back in November, this is the piece I used to make the instant outdoor table...

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Vintage Medicine Cabinet turned into a Jewelry Cabinet

SemperNova, member | February 9th, 20093 comments

We’re purple with envy! Keep all of your blings and special things in this precious little cupboard. It’s a perfect addition to a girl’s room, and will save a tremendous amount of...

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Machine Shop Posey

whiteflower, member | February 9th, 200912 comments

Here is a little machine shop inspired posey made from the frame of a workshop light, a small, metal measuring cup, and a metal chain pull. I just inserted the measuring cup into the clamp of...

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Metallic-yeah!

resalediva, member | February 8th, 20092 comments

I painted the rocks with some inspirational words. The doorknob coat rack came from a thrift store. I left some of the chipped paint on it for texture then got out my metallic spraypaint. There can...

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To err is human - to forgive, canine.

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 20094 comments

To err is human - to forgive, canine. Such a true statement!

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"If I try to be like her, who will be like me?"

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 200910 comments

One of my favorite charities is Girls Inc. and I created this piece with their motto in mind: Inspiring All Girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

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Simple Piano Roll Projects

Candy Allen, contributor | February 7th, 200920 comments

Have a piano roll or two handy? Haha. Well if you do, here are a few simple projects from a simple project kinda gal.

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Old Lock Paperweight or Fun Home Decor

sixsprouts, member | February 5th, 20096 comments

A very old, 100 yrs, working door lock painted with no voc dye and paint and decorated with vintage ribbon and a charm

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Music For My Soul - Contributor Challenge

Jim Healy, contributor | February 5th, 200918 comments

Old memories came back as soon as I opened the box containing the piano music roll. I saw myself sitting in my second grade classroom on Valentine’s Day with my bag full of little cards all...

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Berry Basket Frame

Jim Healy, contributor | February 1st, 200914 comments

With a great weathered patina from years on the farm these vintage Berry Baskets make a quick picture frame. What better place for the Basket then on a vintage Grocery Cart turned into an End Table...

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shoe box, pie box, candy box

MelHow, member | January 31st, 20096 comments

Gift boxes...

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Spraypainted Office Chair

resalediva, member | January 29th, 20092 comments

My boss was gonna toss this chair so I tossed it into my truck. Then I proceeded to have a spraypaint party with it.

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My Potting Shed

eliz2nd, member | January 29th, 200942 comments

This is my much loved much used potting shed my husband and I built using mainly salvaged and recycled materials and pieces we had collected and saved over the years. We reused as much of...

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