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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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There's No Place Like a Midwest Home Show!

Lanette Lorsung, contributor | November 18th, 200915 comments

I was privileged to have some of my items shown in the Midwest Home Show in Minneapolis. My dear friend, Sue Wolfe (another very creative Sue W), was asked to be a part of this event and I was thrilled to be able to contribute.

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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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Sit and Stay

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | November 9th, 200911 comments

Please come sit, chat and stay for awhile.

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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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Pumpkin Carving Stencil Uses

ECOGREENGIRL, member | October 31st, 20094 comments

Halloween Stencils Slate: I have these fabulous slate signage squares (I removed the wood trim), and have been enjoying finding fun and new ways to use them! I've always liked the inexpensive...

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I used to be an onion box

TinTinJunkFan, member | October 28th, 20096 comments

Did not remember to take a photo before I started this project...but this box was originally a dark brown pine onion box that I have had hanging around forever...it's an odd and awkward size, not...

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In love with old metal

CraftingWendy, member | October 27th, 20097 comments

We love the patina and color of old metal objects and have used them to decorate our outside deck. The blue child's chair, "home art project" red bell, wrought iron candlestick...

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Another Crazy Lamp

Jim Healy, contributor | October 23rd, 200922 comments

I believe this is a first for me. I have built something out of junk to hold more junk.

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Dart Board Twice Rejuvenated

TinTinJunkFan, member | October 22nd, 20094 comments

A garage sale aquisition...it was a dartboard in a previous life but had been outfitted with shelves inside...so that part was easy. The outside cabinet doors were originally black with a beer...

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Vintage School Desk

TinTinJunkFan, member | October 20th, 20093 comments

Here's another old school desk...I was inspired by the earlier post (thanks itsnotjunk2me)... A dear friend transformed this garage sale find with a little elbow grease, stenciling and refinishing...

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Take a Stand

TinTinJunkFan, member | October 20th, 20095 comments

Picked up this wooden holder/stand at a garage sale for a buck.....not sure what its original purpose was...but knew I could figure out something to do with it...

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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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My Scrapbook Area

MichelleG22, member | October 16th, 20099 comments

I love to scrapbook and I have always just had my dining room to do it, which happens to be the only table in my house and it's also where we eat meals as a family. So as you can imagine, it gets...

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Candy find me?

JunkN_DoughNuts, member | October 13th, 200911 comments

Found this breadbox at a Yard Sale and it looked like it wanted some attention. This little box is the centerpiece for all my parties and the center of attention in my kitchen!

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First one door...then two!

oldnews, member | October 13th, 20099 comments

One solid core door, a table saw, some hardware and a little paint and I have the dutch door I've ALWAYS wanted! This is probably one of my favorite elements in my work room!

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Darling Dresser Cracks Me Up!!!

lakelover69, member | October 12th, 20096 comments

This was a terrific thrift store find. A solid cherry dresser that had seen better days. I sanded, painted and crackled the top and drawer fronts. A new set of drawer pulls "pulled" it all...

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Happy Autumn

Jim Healy, contributor | October 12th, 200929 comments

This vintage shopping cart is a recent flea market find that was destined to hold falls harvest.

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Painted Side Table

racers7, member | October 7th, 200911 comments

I found this side table at a thrift store for a couple of dollars. It was already half primed with white paint so I primed the whole thing and painted a funky, whimsical picture on it. My...

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Recycled Lemonade Bottles

racers7, member | October 6th, 200912 comments

I didn't want to throw out some saved juice bottles so I thought I could paint them and now my 11 year old nephews are clamoring for their set of painted bottles. I painted their...

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