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Colander Planter Just add BEADS

MaddieMac, member | May 23rd, 201010 comments

Working in the Garden and wanted to Incorparate my unique stuff,,,okay MY JUNK. So I have a few of these antiques, and a colander. I wanted to make it a planter but just wasn't sure how I...

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"Fiesta Tree Hangers"

MaddieMac, member | April 7th, 20109 comments

Here in San Antonio Texas we have "Fiesta", it is our Mari Gras so to speak and we start it all off by decorating our houses...it is the greatest event and fun for all. So as I love to come up...

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Cloche from 3 Vintage Glass Pieces

Christina_S, member | April 6th, 20109 comments

I used an old insulator, a vintage light cover with thick somewhat wavy glass and a crystal ashtray to create this display cloche. I've also started my own store on Etsy recently and I...

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Simple Thrift Store Decorating 2

Christina_S, member | March 23rd, 20108 comments

I am addicted to Goodwill, I admit it. I find a lot of cool things there for my house and to squirrel away for future projects. There are three Goodwill stores that are within 5 minutes of my house...

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Simple Thrift Store Decorating 1

Christina_S, member | March 23rd, 201011 comments

I really like the look of light globes and with their big round shape and smaller opening I thought they would make a great flower vase. The dilemma was how to get it to stand without falling...

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Remake of an old dresser!

stagecoachbarnsale, member | March 5th, 201018 comments

It’s a easy afternoon project. The two top drawers were reused also, turned into one large storage draw that slides under the bed. You can pad the sides to make it a bit different...

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The ATV from hell

OLDcrowAntiques, member | January 3rd, 201014 comments

Manferd Nordsving made this piece from 3 old manure spreader wheels, a 70's TV & antenna & other pieces of salvaged farm stuff. We have quite a few of his pieces.

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Let's Dish Some More

theshabbyattic, member | December 13th, 200910 comments

I'm sure there are a thousand broken dish mosaic projects on this site, but I just couldn't resist adding one more. This chest was given to me by an obliging curb, and it cried out to be...

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Come To My Quilt Window

theshabbyattic, member | December 13th, 20097 comments

Ya know, I just CAN'T bring myself to throw anything away. Especially, not remnants from an old log cabin silk quilt. The colors in this piece were so rich and jeweled in tone, it was perfect...

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Oh, My High Arches!

theshabbyattic, member | December 13th, 20099 comments

This project was a favorite of mine in my home. I have a mid-century home with no character to it's architecture. I happened to have some discarded legs from a broken down Duncan Fife table...

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Sew many things to do...with old drawers

RobynsNest, member | October 28th, 20099 comments

Oh my, what I can't do with an old drawer, vintage sewing supplies and a bottle of modge podge. I will admit I can't sew, but it doesn't stop me from repurposing an otherwise boring drawer.

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Repurposed Door into hall tree (my first post)

wendygail2, member | August 19th, 200917 comments

I had been wanting to do a project like this, but I was unable to find a narrow solid door. While visiting my daughter I found one on clearance at the restore for $5.00. The mirror was a full...

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Repurposed garden fence

kewpiesfarmhouse, member | June 1st, 20096 comments

I found these old stock rack sections at my secret junking heaven spot. It's hard to see in the picture but the letter "G" is painted on each board. Since my last name doesn't start with...

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From SCHOOL to "COOL"

NDJunkGirl, member | February 17th, 200911 comments

I was the happy winning bidder of this old wooden filing cabinet at a school auction. The tightening panel on the inside still slid and when moved there was about a 2"...

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THIS CHAIR AIN'T FOR SITTIN' NO MORE...

NDJunkGirl, member | January 27th, 200911 comments

THINK SPRING! Yes, even with 50" of snow on the ground...!

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New Year...New Challenge Project

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | January 1st, 200911 comments

Happy New Year! I decided to start my new year off with a bang and really challenge myself. The challenge is to see if I can stay out of craft stores for 60 days. I am addicted to...

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