karilelek
kari lelek, claresholm, AB, CAmember

Gender: Female
Member Since: 08/05/2009
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glass gems for mosaics
I used glass gems and ceramic tile to mosaic my table top. Beautiful colors , grouting was a P.I.T.A.!!!!

glass mosaic
Beautiful old window that I had no idea what to do with. decided to do a glass mosaic with glass gems, the picture does not do it justice -it looks spectacular in real life. Only word of...

new cake stand
This interesting piece I think was from a lighting fixture ceiling mount? Anyway I paired it up with one of my old silver platters for a wonderful combo - Yes I know I need to get out the...

tractor smoke stack turned willow vase
This old smoke stack from a tractor was sitting in the barn for years I never could figure out what to do with it, untill I knocked it over! Now its about 8ft high - with the branches in...

junk swap projects coming soon!
These are my newest junk projects given to me by my partner bluebucket during the swap. I have been wracking my brain. Think I might get some brown shoe polish for the skates to antique...

old canadian airforce foot locker
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...

wagon wheel fence and gate
this old wagon wheel is used as a support/ fence for my old gate.

coat rack and scale bench
Here is another old door turned outside coatrack, perfect sitting next to my bench(old farm scale)

ugly bulkhead turned country
Salvaged some old cedar shingles and put above cabinets to dress up the bulkhead

canadian ranch/farmhouse items
These are some of my latest finds and projects. new to the website so I will add more as I figure it out.
Recent comments
Re: Bathroom Remodel - Ball Jar Soap Dispenser
I have done this several times and have yet to find a glue that works, any product recommendations?
posted: 7:45 pm on February 2ndRe: Junk Swap 2011
Junkpony you rock!!! I too have no idea what that rusty thing was but am glad you could make it work. Its a beautiful display.
posted: 8:59 am on December 21stRe: JMS Membership Red Letter Day
I pass the word to everyone I meet. No longer is junk a dirty word! This is an amazing site for inspiration. Thanks for all of your hard work.
posted: 7:15 am on March 17thRe: **Revised** Celing Fan Redo
Gives me hope for my old and uglies!
posted: 11:29 am on August 27thRe: JunkPotluck Project
So do you actually turn the crank to get it to work? Your very clever. Wish my mom wasnt the throw away everything kind of lady and had a corner like this to clear out. Beautiful "junk"!
posted: 9:42 am on August 26thRe: Rusted birdcage to be made into a ......
Leave the rust!!!!!!!!! I think it might be a sacreligous to remove good rust
posted: 11:44 pm on July 13thRe: Vintage Kitchen Pantry
You have been a busy man creating such a masterpiece, hats off to you.
posted: 11:42 pm on July 13thRe: Mosaic Window
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH bluebucket you have struck anothr inspiration nerve in me, I might have to call in sick to work tomorrow! LOVE THIS!!!
posted: 11:39 pm on July 13thRe: Curtain Up!
Love these pieces of "new" art you have created, makes me take a second look in the thrift and garage sales.
posted: 9:03 pm on July 9thRe: my new desk
Glad to hear that the better half of you is starting to junk as well, nice job by the way!
posted: 5:14 pm on June 25thRe: Gardening With Junk
WOW!!!
posted: 2:43 pm on June 18thRe: The Tent is ready for Vendors to bring their wares
good luck!
posted: 7:17 pm on June 17thRe: Need your help with this Adorable Vintage Parlor Table & Chairs
what about a verdigris finish, I know you can get spray paints that will achieve the look in no time
posted: 7:16 pm on June 17thRe: Recycled objects found at thrift stores
Ok love these but what types of material are you using to adhere the tile to the surface? And if the pieces arent flat what do you do? tried to use broken chine pieces and I am having a hell of a time!
posted: 7:14 pm on June 17thRe: A new kitchen light
this is stunning. Love everything about it.
posted: 9:57 pm on June 10thRe: more pics of my new space. I am so excited !
Is that a blue rocker chair I see? Do you ship up to canada?
posted: 8:20 pm on May 18thRe: My Swap Project 11 - Bluebucket
Looks very pretty bluebucket. I will be sending you out more junk - you seem to have a much greater inspiration for them than I do.
posted: 8:39 pm on May 3rdRe: BIG glass mosaic
Nice work, how stiff is your neck and back after this one? And clear silicone might be a cheaper alternative to the super glue. But it's a beauty!
posted: 4:42 pm on May 3rdRe: Amanda's guitar coffee table
I LOVE this, what an unique item. great many possibilities are running through my mind now. Great use of the disc's.
posted: 9:52 am on April 28thRe: junk swap no1
Nice verk ja! Any more swede flash cards you might consider sending this way? Love this idea not just because of the swede cards, but very clever.
posted: 2:38 pm on April 26thRe: My Swap Project 7 & 8 - bluebucket
had I known there was such potential...Well thats the good thing about the junk swap - someone else will have a new vision of what things should be.
posted: 10:34 pm on April 6thRe: Happy Easter
I love this project and everything else you have done.
posted: 10:30 pm on April 6thRe: What you can do with free 1892 house moulding!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHh my, you are one lucky lady to have a truckload of junk, I love this so much. I have an old house and this makes me want to rip out my mouldings.
posted: 1:56 pm on March 27thRe: Swap Projects 5&6: Light Jar and Candy Dish
nice work on the candy jar,
posted: 1:54 pm on March 27thRe: Guess what? We're on Facebook!
Finally!!!!!!
posted: 11:12 am on March 25thRe: First post from my swap partner.
Well Said Alice, I too feel as though our community is getting smaller thanks to like minded people, it also makes me feel less crazy knowing I am not the only one who gets a lot more excitement over junk than... anything else! you did a fantastic job transforming all your junk.
posted: 10:52 pm on March 20thRe: First Junk Swap project!!!
very gypsyish, speaks to my soul. I love this.
posted: 10:46 am on March 19thRe: and now it's time for...a round of "can this lamp be saved?"
its the spindles that make it look outdated, so you really have to make it retro and go all out with it or do something to cover up the spindle parts.
posted: 10:45 am on March 19thRe: Springtime & Easter stuff
Maybe a chicken feeder? looks great.very springy
posted: 10:41 am on March 19thRe: tractor smoke stack turned willow vase
well I was actually going to send this one out for the junk swap but the shipping was way too much $$$, I do have another one though thats all galvanized if there any takers out there (MARIE)!!!
posted: 10:38 am on March 19thRe: painted western belt
hey "neighbor", what flea market are you going to to get such great finds? want a junk date down in Nanton sometime?
posted: 12:33 pm on March 15thRe: My Swap Project 1 - bluebucket
I am so glad you didnt think I was a hillbilly for wrapping the package with twine. nice work with the wallpaper, again I never would have thought of that use.
posted: 10:01 pm on March 14thRe: [WRECKAGE] Cabinet
I am swooning.
posted: 9:55 am on March 9thRe: All the Pretty Junk
Nice one, I have been looking for a use for my super large loaf pans ( other than a giant candle ) and think this looks wonderful. Nice to have everything in sight, and know where it is when you need it. Kari
posted: 10:01 am on February 27thRe: Junk Swap Set to Begin - Rules of Engagement
HI I didnt want to bug Sue - yet, but has anyone else been paired up yet? Yes I know its only the 27th , but ...
posted: 9:55 am on February 27thRe: Junk Swap Set to Begin - Rules of Engagement
yipppeeee! I hope my partner is a Yankee, because I might have to send some maple syrup and canadiana themed stuff. Cant wait - bored housewife signing off.
posted: 2:37 pm on February 22ndRe: ~My Sweetheart~
There is a saying up here in the wild's of Canada that says " if the women dont find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!" Well you just proved that one wrong from both sides. great job on another fantastic project from junkmarkets heart throb!
posted: 3:48 pm on February 10thRe: Vintage Doorknob Curtain Tiebacks
Genius!!!
posted: 10:18 pm on February 8thRe: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
Thank-you for the wells fargo history. I love the whole idea, and yes I am so excited about this. Can not wait!!!!!!!
posted: 10:48 am on February 7thRe: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
I'm in. but what is wells fargo?
posted: 1:41 pm on February 5thRe: Sign -Up Complete! See Sue's Comment Below for Next Steps
Any other canucks out there willing to do this? I would love to be able to get some "south of the border" junk but I am afraid customs would put a stop to it.
posted: 9:29 pm on January 28thRe: canadian ranch/farmhouse items
REDNECKSHERRIE hope the directions on the china cupboard help. if not I cant seem to get in direct contact with you. any ideas? Not computer savvy
posted: 10:09 pm on August 26thRe: JMS Post from the Past - "I'm Going All the Way to the Top!"
This is so neat! I will be on the hunt to copy your idea. Thank you for sharing this. I know we should all have original ideas but this is so awesome I will have to steal it.
posted: 10:22 am on August 21stRe: Southern Comfort Table
I love old crates and this one is wonderfull. good use of space.
posted: 10:26 am on August 16thRe: "The Twelve Best"~Vintage Clock
What a beauty. The more rusty,dented and neglected the better.
posted: 7:58 pm on August 14thRe: Junky Chicken Coop
love this sooo much, it looks like my kitchen!
posted: 11:01 am on August 14thRe: Old Mother Hubbard
This is such a great idea, ingeniuos way to re-purpose a laundry room item for the laundry room! best way to use an ironing board in my opinion.
posted: 10:59 am on August 14thRe: Heir-Loom
Has there been any marriage proposals on this site yet?
posted: 9:32 am on August 11thRe: Recipe holder
Best way to use silverware in my opinion, way better than sitting in a box waiting to be used several times a year.
posted: 9:29 am on August 11thRe: Bird Cage Lighting
Talk about mood lighting! I love this idea, very unique with the chandelier inside of it.
posted: 9:27 am on August 11thRe: Corkboard Facelift
Wonderful design, it gives me great inspiration for my ugly corkboard. what kind of sealer did you use?
posted: 9:25 am on August 11th