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Reclaimed box clocks

MeretriciousCreation, member | November 19th, 20094 comments

These lightweight & easy to make clocks are made from heavyweight chipboard boxes that were used by my local school system to transport VHS tapes between the libraries. When they started...

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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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Feeling A Little Starry-Eyed

junkermidge, member | November 15th, 20098 comments

Like many of you, I already have Christmas on the brain. So when I was perusing my local online auction, all things red were jumping out at me. One particular listing caught my eye...

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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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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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A new addition to the front yard

Refinerii, member | November 7th, 200913 comments

A cute sculpture I made a few days ago.... Salvaged steel parts including bearings, bolts, chain, gears, a plow disk, & glass insulators. I think it's a nice addition to the...

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Shakers on a stick

LuAnn, member | November 7th, 20099 comments

A smaller version of the "vase on a stick". Since most garden's are tucked in for the winter I wanted something to "jazz" up my house plants. Had the shakers around so I thought I could...

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Garden Totem

artteachergirl, member | November 6th, 20098 comments

I am working on my masters and I had to create a personal project...since I love to garden and I love making art from found objects I created this garden totem. It is about 5 foot high and is made...

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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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Leafy Sail Sculpture

Refinerii, member | November 1st, 200912 comments

A cute sculpture created this spring; made from some old gears, a big bearing, brass, copper, stainless steel, & a few rivets & nuts & bolts. The top portion spins freely on the...

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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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RE Boutique Sign

Refinerii, member | October 29th, 200917 comments

A set of signs made for a cute little boutique in downtown Boise--that my cousin just opened this summer. I used left over copper, re-claimed steel, cable scraps, & other metal...

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Junkin' Punkin' 2

junkgrl48, member | October 28th, 20096 comments

I junked this guy up a couple of years ago--would he work as Junkenstein? He has a full tummy, because as you can see he has been munching on other gourd creatures. His antennae are useful...

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Junkin' Punkin" at the Library

junkgrl48, member | October 27th, 20099 comments

Every year I "junk" up a pumpkin for the library I work at. The hat is from a "shish kabob" cooker and I finally found a way to use some buttons. The nose is a faucet. Love it when I can...

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Texas Hoarders Estate Junk Sale

TroyRash, member | October 26th, 20099 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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A Chippy Welcome...

chippingcharm, member | October 25th, 200918 comments

Our light fixure by the front door has always been a dilema...low ceilings mean no fun/fancy light fixture. When I saw this rusty, crusty basket at the French Flea...I knew just what I would do...

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Book lamp

dohlman, member | October 23rd, 20096 comments

A new definition for "book lamp." This one is made out of books to be an occasional lamp--ideally on a bookcase. Pretty simple: get some old books by an author you like or on a topic you...

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Toilet paper storage "cabinet"

dohlman, member | October 23rd, 20097 comments

As a wood lover, I had to have the old solid oak toilet seat with heavy brass hinges I saw on the floor at an antique mall. But what to do with it. After a bit of pondering, however, the...

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