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Pile of Michigan License Plates = Flag of USA

DesignTurnpike, member | July 2nd, 201912 comments

Ouch, my hands hurt! Why or why did white 1962 Michigan plates have to made from thick steel... 40+ plates, 63 pieces and over 300 nails mounted on a stained red wood board comprise this 5-foot wide...

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A Wine Traveler

Lanette Lorsung, editor | June 2nd, 20195 comments

I purchased this "Bar Traveller" suitcase a while back. And this piece works perfect for the gal on the go!

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Silverplate English Tea Kerosene Lantern Trophy Birdhouse

Brian Carlisle, contributor | April 13th, 20192 comments

This birdhouse kind of slowly started to resemble the structure of a trophy as a continued building it. I started with an antique silver base to a Svea (of Sweden) No. 121 camping stove. It's got...

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Valentine Photo Wreath

Kerry Messer, contributor | February 8th, 20197 comments

Photos of loved ones take center stage with some TLC and a few scraps of upcycled goodness.

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"Rust In Peace" Retro Re-purposed Electric Fan into Table Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | January 28th, 20192 comments

"FAN FAVORITE" Circa 1960's Vintage Retro Electric Fan Re-purposed into a "Peace Sign" Fan Lamp. The inspiration for this decor style lamp was to combine today's hottest new Urban trendsnbsp...

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Entry table

Studio76, member | January 21st, 201913 comments

Entry table, couch table, made from a couple old drawers I came across.

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Santa Delivers with Boyish Charm

Sue Whitney, editor | December 19th, 201814 comments

Nothing says Christmas like a Radio Flyer! Santa has a big job, so scooting the gifts from the fireplace to the tree takes a big load off his back.

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Happy Autumn

Jim Healy, editor | August 28th, 201830 comments

This vintage shopping cart is a recent flea market find that was destined to hold falls harvest.

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The PAINTED chair and JD Cabinet ala GypsyBarn style!

Jasmin Marisett, contributor | August 27th, 201819 comments

I dont know how to make this short .... but here's what I posted on our Facebook page about this project - PAINTED CHAIR and JD Liqour Cabinet - DO NOT ATTEMPT without reading this! First off - I...

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10 Amazing Things Made Using License Plates

DesignTurnpike, member | May 4th, 2018

Here's what I've been up to lately. See more at the link! Enjoy. http://designturnpike.com/10_things_you_wont_believe_are_made_from_license_plates.html

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End of the Summer Retro Picnic!

Lanette Lorsung, editor | August 22nd, 201718 comments

As Labor Day signals the end of summer vacation, I thought we'd celebrate and go out with a retro bang!

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Wash Tub Fairy Garden

Kerry Messer, contributor | March 27th, 20171 comment

Worn-out wash tubs create the perfect setting for fairy campgrounds.

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Retro Christmas Art Box

MacNTrash, member | December 7th, 20167 comments

Using a retro christmas ornament box, I created this art piece.

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Christmas Curtains to Make Yourself

AndrewsBrianne, member | December 5th, 20164 comments

Now that Christmas is almost here you

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Pantaloon Christmas Stocking

whiteflower, member | December 4th, 20163 comments

This Christmas "pantaloon" stocking is crafted from vintage ticking I picked up a tag sale and a vintage window curtain.

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Old coat rack revised in bright contrasting colors.

linda choate, contributor | June 21st, 2016

Using contrasting colors to bring attention to hand turned details in coat rack.

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RARE 1950's Crosely Television Re-purposed into a Side Table Lamp

Loftyideas4u, member | March 20th, 20162 comments

RARE 1950's Crosely Television Side Table Lamp This truly "One of a Kind" 1950's Rare Crosely Television has been Re-purposed into this awesome Side Table Lamp. It still has all of original...

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Trunk Table Monster Makeover

Jasmin Marisett, contributor | January 14th, 20169 comments

Another one for my trunk obsession! ohhh this was pretty disgusting when it came in!!!

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CUTE LITTLE SOAP DISH OR JEWELRY CATCHER

LloydsLandingofSears, member | November 30th, 20151 comment

I put this lovely small dish depicting a mother and a daughter together with glue to a short crystal candlestick to make a raised soap dish or jewelry catcher for the woman who loves to feel special.

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VINTAGE TABLE UP-CYCLED TO A BEACHY BEAUTY

LloydsLandingofSears, member | November 30th, 20151 comment

Vintage table with lower shelf painted light blue, then I added a 13" x 13" cream colored tile to the top, along with small polished stones from a tumbler around the edge, which stayed in place...

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