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Urban Industrial Candleholders

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | February 10th, 20096 comments

I originally saw this idea on the Trash to Treasure segment of Decorating Cents on HGTV and loved it. Sue also did a clever variation. I kept mine simple by adding vintage buttons and...

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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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Shovel with attitude!

oldnews, member | February 10th, 20098 comments

The face is painted on both sides and sealed with exterior varithane. It's been in my yard for almost 2 years and still looks great!

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A grate idea?

Faeryhollow, member | February 9th, 200911 comments

My JH and I found these cast iron heating grates for less than $5.00 for all 4 at a Salvation Army thrift store in the Charleston, SC area several years ago. That is a wonderful area for finding...

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to the virgins to make much of time

MelHow, member | February 9th, 20097 comments

there is a time...

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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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Garden Cart

murietaguy, member | February 9th, 20098 comments

I got tired of building birdhouses (not!). I built this garden cart using old redwood.

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A "candle-ier" and some thingamabobs...

SweetMelissa, member | February 8th, 200911 comments

Who wants to look at a sink full of dishes?! A sweet sight in my kitchen is this vintage metal cart used as what I call "wine central". Hanging above it is a candle chandelier with...

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Upcycled Window Frame

SemperNova, member | February 8th, 200911 comments

Here's a classic examples of a window restyled! Where once it was looked out of, it now can be looked in to. We’ve just given her a little day trip to our favorite beach and brought the winter...

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File It!

pjjunker, member | February 8th, 20097 comments

Sue's newsletter about finding junk in her own garage reminded me of this find from my last cleaning spree. It started out as part brown, part rust and had been sitting empty long enough for...

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Glue Caddy to Go!

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 20098 comments

I have a couple different work stations in my Lab, and find myself forever wondering where I put my glue(s) down. Here’s a quick little something I put together to both house & carry my supplies.

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"Give" for Kelsey

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 200910 comments

This piece was commissioned by a gal to give to her daughter Kelsey. She saw my original "give" piece and was so taken by it that she asked me to create another one especially for her.

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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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"Grow"

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 20097 comments

A subtle reminder that Spring always arrives...

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PART DEUX

italianpeasant, member | February 7th, 200910 comments

ALMOST FINISHED.......

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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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Presto Change-o

Georgia Terrell, contributor | February 5th, 200924 comments

A little adjustment and it goes from a coffee filter to a candle holder.

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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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garden junk

eliz2nd, member | February 5th, 200911 comments

rusty old bikes and trike frames found in the woods on different hikes we took they are fun in the garden beds, if you look closely there is also an old pully used as a plant stand. Sadly...

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