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I love GLITTER!!!!

redbugs13, member | December 15th, 20099 comments

I saw this yesterday as I was browsing the website, I totally got this idea from the Christmas Sparkle post by janisgurney and it had me running to the the thrift store after work. I totally love...

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The lady's in a hurry ...

Frenchjunker, member | December 11th, 20096 comments

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It's Getting Frosty Outside

Jim Healy, contributor | December 9th, 200921 comments

This beautiful pair of antique skates, little vintage candle sticks and dominos create a Christmassy glow on a cold stormy night in New England.

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Fun Christmas Display

crazymomluvsjunk, member | December 8th, 20096 comments

A fun little Christmas display at the shop where I have a booth. I love taking out of the box things that aren't neccessarily Christmas and using them.

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Roll Tide!

DesignTurnpike, member | December 7th, 20096 comments

This past Saturday, on the day Alabama clinched a spot in the BCS title game, I finished an Alabama license plate map for a big-time fan. Good timing, I'd say!

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Extreme Tree Trimming

Prior, member | December 6th, 200914 comments

I wanted a cool, whimsical display tree for our show without spending money... so I took an old 6 foot Dollar Store tree I've had 4-ever and trimmed all the pine needles down to the nubs, ran lights...

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Santa Delivers with Boyish Charm

Sue Whitney, editor | December 5th, 200914 comments

Nothing says Christmas like a Radio Flyer! Santa has a big job, so scooting the gifts from the fireplace to the tree takes a big load off his back.

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Golf Cardholder,Clock

Titus268, member | November 30th, 20094 comments

An old wood driver with golf ball. The base is Dogwood with a couple of tumbled semi-precious gems. Clock n Cardholder.

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Sweet Reindeer

LaLaVintique, member | November 29th, 20096 comments

I made this sweet little vingette out of leftover glass parts, Snow-to-go (Love this stuff) and a random little rudolph I picked up for .25 at a thrift store. The bell is actually an old candle...

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Thirteen Colonies License Plate Map

DesignTurnpike, member | November 25th, 20097 comments

If you can't tell, I love maps. So I thought a map of the original thirteen colonies as they existed in 1776 would be a fun miniature to try. This piece would be a cool one hanging in a junior high...

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Birds and Flowers License Plate Art

DesignTurnpike, member | November 16th, 200910 comments

Another fun project with license plates! My client (who doubles as my sister!) wanted to have a piece of license plate art made for her new baby's nursery, that both matched her bedding style and was...

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Roller Skates-Whoohooo!!!

MaddieMac, member | November 14th, 20098 comments

With Roller Skating Making a big Comeback...I just could not resist to pick these up and jazz them up. I first thought I could put these on a Wreath....uhhhhh I forgot how heavy Roller Skates...

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Over the Top Pens -Vintage Flair Never Goes Out of Style

MaddieMac, member | November 14th, 20097 comments

I have always come across Vintage Tea Cups always in clear glass, some with etching. Since for some strange reason We don't use them (Everybody in General). But they are so...

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Texas Hoarders Estate Junk Sale

TroyRash, member | October 26th, 200912 comments

my partner and i have been preparing for our big warehouse sale - we are hoarders - were - no, are - however, we have decided to release some of the things we have saved - sharing pics of the...

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Doctor's bag "bookcase"

dohlman, member | October 23rd, 200910 comments

My wife and I love old leather and find it hard to pass up a bargain on an old doctor's bag. But how many can you just have hanging around as simple decor. We decided to put one to use as...

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The Art of Entropy

dohlman, member | October 23rd, 200910 comments

Much of decor in our condo is junk market style. However, we like to call it the "Art of Entropy." What the process of natural decay does to many of mankind's creations is often more...

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Another Crazy Lamp

Jim Healy, contributor | October 23rd, 200925 comments

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

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From Vanity to artwork station.

Madreama, member | October 22nd, 20099 comments

I took a forgotten vanity and turned it into my new work station for painting art work.

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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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"Mommy Central" with Junky Details...

Laurel Putman, contributor | October 15th, 20099 comments

My son started kindergarten this year and I am amazed at all the paperwork and notes and other necessary info you've got to keep track of. So I got organized with a few my...

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