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Michigan License Plate Map by Design Turnpike

DesignTurnpike, member | September 22nd, 200912 comments

A unique piece of Michigan history, containing Michigan license plates from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Mounted on stained board. Measures 36 x 36 inches.

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Trundling Along

Georgia Terrell, contributor | September 22nd, 200910 comments

I bought this old, low trundle bed at a yard sale and took the springs off the box, and like Candy, a while ago, decided to make a message board of sorts. You can use it for hanging almost anything...

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Barn Burner

Jim Healy, contributor | September 19th, 200922 comments

A rusty old Barn Door Roller becomes an unusual way to hold candles.

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An old window gets a new job...message central!

Kathy Stantz, contributor | September 14th, 200923 comments

An old window and some random pieces and parts seem to fit together perfectly...with a purpose - ORGANIZATION!

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3 dollar glass dome!

oldnews, member | September 14th, 200910 comments

I found this huge glass dome at a yard sale - it had some really unattractive Christmas stuff in it, and the base was a dark, dark brown. I like it much more now!

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Darling Desk

resalediva, member | September 14th, 20097 comments

This was a roadside freebie that I picked up & spraypainted today. Wow, I actually got a project done the same day I brought it home! I'll have to write that on my calender!

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Friends what would we do with out them

alicemom, member | September 13th, 20097 comments

This is an old cupboard door. It had great green trim but slick paint. I found this saying and knew I wanted to paint it for my junking friend. She has moved about an hour away.:-(.

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Don't be Chicken

Jim Healy, contributor | September 1st, 200925 comments

But if you are afraid of the dark here’s a Nightlight made out of an old Chicken Feeder.

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New Whimsy for a Retro Groovy Metal Chair

sixsprouts, member | August 30th, 20091 comment

I love these metal high stools. My brother and I used to fight over who would get to sit in the one at grandma and grandads house. This one I just couldnt get the vinyl or retro crappy...

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"The Twelve Best"

Jim Healy, contributor | August 14th, 200924 comments

This old tobacco tin had been in a Connecticut barn for the last 50 years.

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â�º My 2nd TWIST to my Garden-Art â�º

DumpsterDivingDiva, member | August 11th, 200912 comments

I’m still working on my 1st TWIST. I can't figure it out. I'm determined to get it soon. Here is my 2nd TWIST to my Garden-Art. No watering year round...

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old canadian airforce foot locker

karilelek, member | August 8th, 200913 comments

This was collecting dust in my barn untill I uncovered all the crap from it and thought it would make a great bench, I just cleaned it up and put the horse blanket on top for a cushionnbsp...

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Heir-Loom

Jim Healy, contributor | August 5th, 200918 comments

An old bead loom, rusty hanger and a vintage clip come together to make an unusual picture frame.

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"Jazzy" Radio Light...

chippingcharm, member | August 3rd, 200916 comments

I got this old empty radio "shell" at a junk sale a couple of years ago for $1...I had no idea what I would do with it but couldn't pass it up for that price. I ran across it again when I was...

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Repurposed Antiques goes to Market

bluejean, member | August 3rd, 200917 comments

Repurposed Antiques at the Fourth of July Antique Fair - This was my third year to do the fair. I got bold and doubled my space from the previous years and in spite of the economy, it paid...

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Unique Marriage?

Vintage_Vix, member | July 29th, 20095 comments

This was a marriage between an abandoned fish tank stand and a wicker storage basket lid. Fun project with minimal effort. Just drilled holes in the stand and screwed the lid on. Then cut a small...

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A good junk find

alicemom, member | July 29th, 200910 comments

The last few sales I have gone to were really slim pickins.................until I hit the junkpot! I did not picture the rackets. They were already in my studio. My favorite are those cans. Lots of...

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Let's Go Camping

Jim Healy, contributor | July 28th, 200923 comments

Old Sears Roebuck & Co. thermos was disassembled and the shell transformed into a Lamp Shade.

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Vase / Candle / Office Supply Holder made from Insulators

bluejean, member | July 17th, 20097 comments

Again I was inspired by one of Sue's books to do something with insulators. I have never seen brown ceramic ones like these before (only blue or clear glass), and had to have them. I...

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