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Reclaimed box clocks
4 commentsThese 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
7 commentsa 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!
15 commentsI 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
8 commentsLike 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!!!
8 commentsWith 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
7 commentsI 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!
8 commentsAnother 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
13 commentsA 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
9 commentsA 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
8 commentsI 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"
17 commentsFinally 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
12 commentsA 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
4 commentsHalloween 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
17 commentsA 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
6 commentsI 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
9 commentsEvery 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
9 commentsmy 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...
18 commentsOur 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
6 commentsA 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"
7 commentsAs 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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