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Urban Industrial Candleholders

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | February 10th, 20096 comments

I originally saw this idea on the Trash to Treasure segment of Decorating Cents on HGTV and loved it. Sue also did a clever variation. I kept mine simple by adding vintage buttons and...

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Vintage Glass Insulators Make Great Candles Holders!

BlackDogSalvage, member | February 10th, 200914 comments

we were never quite sure what to do with this terrific stash of vintage glass insulators... until our craftsmen came up with this fun idea... perfect for a garden party! a standing candelabra...

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connect four

MelHow, member | February 10th, 200910 comments

I originally saw this idea two or three years ago at Crafster when they had a board game challenge. I thought it was so cute I had to make one immediately. The first one I made used old family photos...

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Shovel with attitude!

oldnews, member | February 10th, 20098 comments

The face is painted on both sides and sealed with exterior varithane. It's been in my yard for almost 2 years and still looks great!

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Vintage Medicine Cabinet turned into a Jewelry Cabinet

SemperNova, member | February 9th, 20093 comments

We’re purple with envy! Keep all of your blings and special things in this precious little cupboard. It’s a perfect addition to a girl’s room, and will save a tremendous amount of...

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Metallic-yeah!

resalediva, member | February 8th, 20092 comments

I painted the rocks with some inspirational words. The doorknob coat rack came from a thrift store. I left some of the chipped paint on it for texture then got out my metallic spraypaint. There can...

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To err is human - to forgive, canine.

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 20094 comments

To err is human - to forgive, canine. Such a true statement!

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"Grow"

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 20097 comments

A subtle reminder that Spring always arrives...

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"If I try to be like her, who will be like me?"

Jenny Kompolt, contributor | February 8th, 200910 comments

One of my favorite charities is Girls Inc. and I created this piece with their motto in mind: Inspiring All Girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold.

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Upcycled Boxes

MelHow, member | February 7th, 20097 comments

I am obsessed with boxes right now

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Woven Hearts Pockets for Valentine's Day

MelHow, member | February 7th, 20096 comments

Woven hearts - fun, easy, and satisfying

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Music For My Soul - Contributor Challenge

Jim Healy, contributor | February 5th, 200918 comments

Old memories came back as soon as I opened the box containing the piano music roll. I saw myself sitting in my second grade classroom on Valentine’s Day with my bag full of little cards all...

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garden junk

eliz2nd, member | February 5th, 200911 comments

rusty old bikes and trike frames found in the woods on different hikes we took they are fun in the garden beds, if you look closely there is also an old pully used as a plant stand. Sadly...

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Snowpeeps

livinonthecrowrock, member | February 2nd, 20099 comments

I loosely based my snowpeeps on those in the Dec issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors. I used some new trim, garland, etc. and lots of vintage touches.

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A few projects that are truly For The Birds!

junkermidge, member | February 2nd, 200921 comments

I've been playing around with some ideas for unconventional birdhouses. And since this is the day when we all start to wonder when spring will arrive, I thought it'd be a good time to...

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Gumdrop Earring Tree

Marybeth Barrett, contributor | February 1st, 20095 comments

I got this at the Habitat Restore. I didn't even know what it was. My friend has since told me it is a gumdrop tree (confirmed it on Google). But I like it better as an earring tree

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Thanks for the Inspiration

bridiemurphy, member | February 1st, 20099 comments

Thanks go to my friends Cathy & Stephanie at Gatherings in Georgetown, Texas, as well as to "deja vu", "Beds to Benchs", "romancerelics", "funktionaljunk" and "whatscookinjunk" who inspired...

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Berry Basket Frame

Jim Healy, contributor | February 1st, 200914 comments

With a great weathered patina from years on the farm these vintage Berry Baskets make a quick picture frame. What better place for the Basket then on a vintage Grocery Cart turned into an End Table...

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Tea Cup bird feeder or decoration

ela1203, member | February 1st, 20098 comments

I bought so many Blue Willow tea cups at a flea market as the price was right. Some had a slight chip so I turned them into bird feeders. But you can just use them as decoration as well. I have a big...

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