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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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Abacus Chick

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Lately I have a toy abacus fetish and also an old  toy bowling pin fetish..  this is my most recent piece # 82 in the series "1000 Pieces"  (918 to go, what in the heck was I thinking?)

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Instant outdoor (or indoor) table

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This is one of those "right place at the right time projects". I've had the table base in the garage for years just waiting for the right use.

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Sleighs

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Christmas Sleighs - made from old wooden packing boxes that were cut down, old childrens sleds, old horse reins and fabric remnants.  The front and back have chalk paint, so you can add your own...

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A FEW CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

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THESE DECORATIONS ARE IN THE NEW SUNROOM I BUILT IN OCTOBER (REMEMBER)...I DON'T GO OVERBOARD FOR HOLIDAYS, AS I AM ALWAYS DECORATING ANYWAY :)

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Greet your holiday guests with a little fun

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These whimsical easels are a great way to welcome holidays guests. Set them by the front door, in the foyer, or wherever.  Use a board painted with chalkboard paint as I did with mine for...

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Auction Bargain!

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This is my first post, but I just couldn't resist sharing my great auction find!  I can see this sitting anywhere, inside or out, the possibilities are endless!

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The Ideal Christmas Tree!

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designed by black dog architectural salvage - www.blackdogsalvage.com

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DID SOMEONE SAY COLLECTIONS

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I COLLECT OLD TINS & SIGNS & SEEM TO HAVE REALLY ACCUMULATED! I MOVE THEM AROUND THE HOUSE, BUT FOR THE MOST PART, KEEP THE MAJORITY IN THE SUNROOM. I SELL SOME AT MY SALES WHEN I...

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Found on the Curb!

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My husband and I found this on the curb the day before a bulk garbage collection in our neighborhood in Austin (before we moved).  The table was topless and the chairs were bottomless...it cost...

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Chaise Lounges from my childhood!

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I came across these the other day after my mother told me my father was going to throw them on the burn pile!  The front end loader of his tractor had been sitting on them for the last few...

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I'VE BEEN FRAMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I HAVEN'T MADE ONE OF THESE FOR A LONG TME, SO I DECIDED TO MAKE THIS FOR MY OPEN HOUSE, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT DIDN'T SELL, MAYBE IT WAS THE ORIGINAL SALMON PAINT, BUT I COULDN'T PAINT OVER THAT...

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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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11-01 JUNKIN' GIONI STRIKES AGAIN!

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i found these items on the way to somewhere else; the indian summer must have had people cleaning out their garages!

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Make it Pink for My Sis

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After losing my sister, I have often times wondered what her heaven is like. This project is my idea of where she landed and what she's up to right now.

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Garden Mosaic Sun Face For Under $1.00

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I picked up the clay sun face at my local thrift store for $.50. I decided to make a mosaic wall hanging for out in my garden. Using mastic I mounted the sun face on a scrap piece of plywood, and...

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Gourd Jack O Lantern

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This is a gourd I grew several years ago. I cut off the top just like on a pumkin. I then cut out the face. The hard part was finding just the right well worn handle with wooden knob for that size...

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Weekend Finds

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Went to an awesome barn/estate sale this weekend.  So much stuff not enough room or $$ although the prices were pretty good.  I saw this sale on line (estatesales.net) a couple of weeks ago...

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Another Conservatory

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A friend of mine found a load of windows at the curb.  Her husband was able to put together this conservatory.  She plans on making a "fairy place" next spring.  Not bad for "free".

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