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fellowjunkerjanis gurney, BC, CA
I am also the busy mom of three boys and a very bad dog, and work as a pediatric nurse. I have been inspired by Junk Market for a few years now. Joining this site is a way of supporting and thanking them for keeping my creative juices flowing!! Thanks Junk Market!!
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Silver tray chalkboards
Vintage art embellished.
Vintage purse project.
Decorate with what you can find.
Turn brass thrift store frames into beautiful decor.
Decorating with vintage fish tanks.
My "JUNK" Tree
I did a silver, white and black theme for my tree this year so had lots of junk around the house to incorporate into the design!!
Christmas themed word plates.
Vintage trophy cups from the shelves of the thrift store.
Create a little word swag from some old coasters.
Potatoe masher bud vases.
Some of my favorite places in Paris.
An easy lamp project.
A junky medical get-well bouquet.
Recycle old toys as beautiful planters.
"Shake AND Bake!!??!!"
Quick and easy summer table setting courtesy of the thrift store.
Thrift store light fixtures turned into junkstyle chandeliers.
"Marry" junk finds to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
Nursery rhyme series.
Use old junk pieces as beautiful planters.
Contributor's challenge project.
These are some old hand mirrors I embellished to use as wall hangings.
Vintage coffee carafes can be re-purposed as beautiful vases.
Use an old fireplace tool holder and some thrift store vases as a pretty display piece in your workspace.
Vintage tins can easily be recycled into beautiful and functional clocks.
Old office supply pieces add a vintage flair to your workspace.
Organizing junk style.
Secret compartment books.
"JUMP THROUGH THIS!!??!!" (project #2)
Wooden embroidery hoop bulletin board.
"JUMP THROUGH THIS!!??!!" (project #1)
Metal embroidery hoop project.
Piano player roll box
I've always loved vintage lace doilies, but I like more of a contemporary style in my own home so they have never really fit into my decor. Well........I saw this idea for a table runner in one...
Ever noticed the abundance of old ashtrays at the thrift stores? Many are beautiful crystal pieces just waiting to be re-invented. Here is a fun and easy project for giving these old...
I have always loved mercury glass and wanted to try to create some mercury glass "look alike" pieces using thrift store finds..........
"BEWARE" of Tarnished Silver!!!
Just had to share this find with my junking friends.......found this piece at one of my favorite thrift shops and paid $1.99 for it..........well, while scrubbing it up i uncovered a date on one of...
I found this old clock at the thrift store and it was no longer working so I took out the time piece and added a picture...oh, and, of course, a little jewel at the top.
Couldn't resist making another collar for Doby..........I used old wooden spools (covered them with scrapbooking paper), then added pearls and crystals. It was quite labour intensive, but lots of fun...
Just "GLITTER" it!!
Here are some junk finds I used for Christmas wrapping this year. Christmas Blessings to all my junk friends!!!!!!!!!
Okay,.... so our dog, Doby, is sooooooo fluffy you can't even see the collar on him, but at this rate he's not going to have time for a hair cut before Christmas so I am using a vintage basket to...
I just loved Gretchen's bleached bottle brush trees. Here is the project I created using her instructions.
More on "Etching"
This is a combination of Sue's glass etching and "birdies" cheese dome projects. Funny how us great junk minds think alike. I love glass etching and use it on many of my thrift store...
Let's Go Skating!!
I love using bits and pieces of greens from the trees in my yard to create outside Christmas arrangements.... and..... what would an arrangement be without a little bit of junk?
Just "TIN" it!!!
Throughout the year I'm always on the look out for tins, baskets & boxes I can use for my Christmas wrapping.
"SILVER BELLS" for Georgia
Georgia sent me these adorable little salt and pepper shakers and I wanted to do something special with them for Christmas......I rubbed on some words using rub-ons from the scrapbook store, added an...
A "Crowning" Achievement
One of my very special junking friends(Gretchen) sent me a link to some gorgeous crowns that a woman (Karla's Cottage) makes out of gutter screen. The following week, during a trip to the local...
"Junk Friend"
I fell in love with these little plastic cherubs I found at the thrift store. I added some tinsel for hair, a brooch for a crown and some glitter for sparkle. They make me smile!!
Ode to Geo's Bicycle Lamp
I had this retro brass light fixture in the basement, and knew as soon as I saw Geo's Christmas version of the bicycle lamp what I wanted to do with it. I took the old wiring out, spray painted...
Make A Wish
I love old salt and pepper shakers! Here is one of the ornaments I made to hang on my Christmas tree (the inside I filled with a little glitter and it catches the light beautifully).
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
This was an old brass thrift store mirror that I painted, hung in a diamond shape rather than square and embellished to fit my decor. I like how something as simple as changing the rotation of...
Flowers and Silver
This is an old silver vase that I embellished with some beloved old crystals. I usually have a white candle sitting in it, but decided to do a flower arrangement for some company we were...
Happy Hallowe'en Junkers
An old rusty mirror with game pieces & bits and pieces of rust (and some ribbon, of course) to decorate pumpkins.
Junk Journal
I've decided that I need to start writing down my junk ideas as this old brain doesn't hold on to things like it used to. I made this junk journal using the left over paper from my junk...
Junk Pockets
I'm always trying to keep my craft room organized in a junky sort of way so made up some junk pockets that would inspire me to put things away. I used pages from a music book, pieces of rusty...
Curbside Make it Pink Project
Okay guys, I have to admit that I pulled this out of someone's garbage. It is pretty ugly, but as we all know a couple coats of paint does things wonder. Georgia's painted...
Thank You!
Just wanted to thank you junkers for all the support and encouragement you've given since I've been posting my pictures. You are all truly amazing, inspiring and talented ladies. The...
Silver Clocks
Here's some clocks I've been working on.
Baby Shoe
I am also making these for Christmas ornaments.
Getting Ready for Christmas
I've been busy this past month making tree ornaments out of old crystals and cutlery. Here are some pieces with crystals. Not sure if you can read the words, but they are JOY, LOVE, NOEL...
Silver Lights
These are my night lights made with old teapots.
Bottle Art
After seeing some of the stuff on this website I was inspired to whip these up this weekend.
More on Chimes
Having some computer and camera issues so these pictures are the best I can do (I have no idea how to change the orientation of the picture). Thanks to those of you who were interested...
Last one I Promise!!!
Who needs wrapping paper?
Are You Sick of the Silver Yet??
Garden chime. Have been making these for years now.
More Silver!!!
Old post with silver plate and crystals.
For the Birds!!
Garden bird feeder.
Junk silver!!!
Thanks for the inspiration fellow junkers. Here's some pictures of my junk creations.
Converted garage sale find.
Planted wagon.
Recent comments
Re: Barnboard birdhouses
Love your bird houses!
Re: My Mother's Day gift
What a beautiful idea for a gift!! Lucky you!
Re: from brassy to classy
A great transformation!
Re: Abandoned Factory Lighting
Hi Jim,
Love this lamp....the combination of elements and colours are amazing.
Happy day!
Re: CHALKBOARDS
Hey Christina,
Don't worry about using a plain tray...I have tried this on trays with a pattern as well....you can still see the pattern under the paint, but it is discreet and I think it looks pretty.
Re: AAJMS Spring Show 2010: Are You Ready?
Hi Amy,
Great finds...can't wait to see you. My stomach is full of butterflies today---leaving on a jet plane tomorrow!
Re: The Junk is Flying at Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style
PS And the most wonderful talented people who can put it all together in such a spectacular way!!
Re: The Junk is Flying at Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style
What a feast for my eyes.....can not believe all the great stuff!!!!! Minnesota really does have the best of the bestest JUNK ever!!!!!
Re: Jewelry for the AA/JMS Upcoming Event
Hi Gretchen,
It blows my mind looking at the uniqueness of these pieces and the amazing elements you find to create such beautiful one-of-a-kind high end jewelry.
Can't wait to see them in person!
Re: CHALKBOARDS
Hi...just to answer a couple of the questions...
Shamrockerin: I like to use a primer first which preps the metal to receive the paint...then spray with a few coats of the chalkboard spray paint.
Kenda: So frustrating to have the paint peel...yes, that has happened to me too....now what I do is score the edges of the tape with an exacto knife...it breaks the seal so the tape lifts up without pulling up the paint. I do think that the black marker would be a good solution for filling in!!
Hope that helps.
Re: My new workbench "Pretty in Pink" (vintage pink!)
Hi Kathy,
This is THE perfect work desk....I absolutely CAN NOT believe that you only paid 20$ for it!!!! I love everything about it right down to the color!!
Re: 3rd Floor Stairs
What a very fun idea....adds a lot of flair to the staircase!
Re: junk swap no1
What a great idea...love how this turned out!
Re: Primitive dry sink from salvaged materials
Re: From Clock Case to Jewelry Box
So very pretty!!
Re: My Giant funnels have a new life!
Love those funnels!
Re: Beach Glass Jewelry
Pretty....I can't help but pick up sea glass every time I go to a beach!
Re: Junk Swap Project #6
Very unique...I love this!
Re: Glitter Where You're Planted!
Pretty; I love glitter too!
Re: Mannequin Gets New Life
I have always wanted an old dress form....now I am really mad because I think I have passed up a few of these that looked like the 'before' having no clue what treasure lie underneath!!!! Well done Gretchen...love this!
Re: "Picture Perfect" Books...
Love this project Laurel.....gorgeously done!
Re: EAT sign
Your house is full of amazing and wonderful treasures...really enjoyed your posts!!!!
Re: Croquet anyone?
What a fun idea...love it!
Re: Cork Collection
This looks great....I saw some other art recently done with corks and thought I just have to start searching for some...or drinking more wine!
Re: Another Printer Tray Idea
What a great project.....can you belive I spray painted my old printer's drawer black!
Re: Picket Stool
Very nice!
Re: Old printers drawer
Love your old printer's drawer....I have one that is one of my most prized possessions.
Re: Tie Chair
Great idea!
Re: O Spring of Junk
Your garden is gorgeous!!!
Re: Post Hat Stand
Great idea for a hat post.....I love old spindles!
Re: Father's Day project
I absolutely love this project...well done!
Re: Vintage Redesign Jewelry - Heading to Cali for the Week-end
Well Gretchen, I don't know what to say other than UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! I am planning to come home from AAJMS with several of your pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Old Letters to Make a New Entry
Love your letters!
Re: TING...went the strings (I mean xylophone) of my Heart!
Well done....hope "cat" sees this post!!
Re: You Shall Live
Okay...this is unbelievable.....absolutely love the elements you put together....the typewriter thingys....GENIUS!!!!!
Re: Bottle Rocket
Re: Broken Shutter Room Divider
Gorgeous again......!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Cast Iron Stove Bottom Ottoman
What an absolutely gorgeous piece!!
Re: Junk Swap - Projects 3 & 4
Well done.....loving your projects and photography!
Re: trash junking
I love easels of any size....these are absolutely spectacular...lucky you to have such a talented hubby!
Re: Infant prague assemblage
I'm with Marie....always so impressed with the assemblage artists!
Re: An Aha Moment!
Hi Kenda,
A great recycling project!!! And your kiddies are ABSOLUTLEY ADORABLE!!!!!
Re: Junk Swap - Project #2
Love this!
Re: Vintage Silver Spoon Napkin Ring
Love these.....that is a very hard job...all the bending and shaping. These turned out wonderfully!
Re: Junk Swap - Project #1
I love your project....so love the mix of whites, greys and chippiness!
Re: No, Thank YOU Sir!
PURE AND UTTER GENIUS Midge!!!!! Love this!
Re: Junk Tables for $1000 Please
I would love to have this table on my outside patio, but man, can you imagine shipping it all the way to Canada!
Re: How to Build a Chest of Drawers?
Hi Lani,
What a great piece! Would so love to have this one in my craft room!
Re: Minnesota or Bust...or so the sign says...
Hi Kathy,
Hope there will be some of these left for me! Must have cost a small fortune to ship?
Can't wait to see you!
Re: chestdrawer becomes a shelf unit
What a great piece to hold a stash of fabrics!
Re: blue and white from all over
Love your table Rachel. That blue is gorgeous!
Re: Feeling Springy
Hi Kenda,
Happy spring to you too! That birdcage was a magnificent find...can't believe it! Such a sweet little spring display!
Happy day!
Re: 1 of a Kind bathroom vanity
Re: Plant Holder Wall Art
Hi Sue,
A stunning vignette you have created....!!!
Re: Parts Box Planters
Hi Sue,
So exciting to visualize some of the great junk that will be available at AAJMS!
Re: Picket Potting Bench
I WANT one!!
Re: Clock Case Book Case
Love this!
Re: Old sewing table makeover
What a pretty transformation!
Re: Spruced Up Planter Box
You took this from great to spectacular!! Love it!
Re: Rusty Dust Pan Bird Feeder
If there is one thing I love...it is rust!! What a great idea to re-purpose this as a bird feeder!
Re: Bed in the Flowers
Love the added red in your herb garden...very pretty!
Re: Vintage Chair
This is gorgeous...love it!
Re: Trunk Bottom Book Case
This is a great re-purpose..love your project!
Re: Graphic Punch!
So love the graphic qualities of this fabulous art piece!
Re: French Table Scape
A beautiful vignette!
Re: World Map Table
I did this project on a chest of drawers in one of my boys rooms a few years ago, and it is still one of my favorite pieces! Yours turned out wonderfully!
Re: I flipped over a Christmas tree stand -- literally!
I love these old Christmas tree stands....great re-purpose!
Re: Scrap yard beds made good again
Love this bed frame!
Re: Pictures of my home: the kitchen
Love all the great vintage finds in your kitchen!
Re: My Swap Project 9 & 10 - Bluebucket
Beautiful Bluebucket....I love the galvanized metal mixed with your whites!
Re: A Pleasing Palette
Love the worn wood on your great sign!
Re: Built-In Desk Nook
Hi Nia,
Firstly, a big welcome and what a wonderful first post!! I love the story and the finished project is absolutely stunning!
Re: Seat Belt
Great re-purpose!
Re: X-MAS TREE STAND LAMP
That is THE MOST gorgeous Christmas tree stand I have ever layed my eyes on!
Re: Blue Plate Special
I love candles in tea cups....this project turned out great!
Re: Junk Swap project: my first attempt at a mosaic
This mosaic turned out beautifully!
Re: Bedspring Tablescape...and a little wine too!
I knew this was your post before I even clicked on it Andrea....just gorgeous!
Re: Another Groovy Block Party!!!
Hi Lezlee,
Love your wood block projects!! And the flowers are magnificent!
Re: Wreath of Rust
Love this rusty wreath, and love the colour of your door!!
Re: A Magical Garden Party Charity Tablescape event
"Magical" is a great name for this post Rachel---you tablescape is magically beautiful!
Re: Stylin' Centerpiece
Wonderfully done as always Andrea!
Re: Tick-Tock Table
Love this project...well done!
Re: A couple of quick wall hangings
Love these spring sweet wall hangings Marie!
Re: Have a Coke and a "smile"!
Hi Kathy,
Love all those great swap items you received from Kenda--(isn't she just the GREATEST!). Love these coke memories and what you have done with them!
Re: Junk Swap
What a fabulous way to package up all those incredible goodies.....I am soooo jealous!
Re: Been Busy Lately...
Love all your fabulous pieces!
Re: Kitchen projects
Your house is so whimsical and cheery....great incorporation of all your wonderful finds!
Re: Tennis Racket Frames
Wonderful project....these look awesome black with the black and white prints!
Re: A Smooth Place To Hang Your Hat
Love the patina of those old trowels, as well as the great door. The finished project is magnificent Geo!!
Re: Cloche from 3 Vintage Glass Pieces
I love this Christina....I will definitely check out your Etsy...congrats!!!
Re: Farm Fresh Fruit Bowl
What a fun and funky project Sue...love, love, love!!
Re: Things are always a changing
Love this springy idea!
Re: It's a "Shoe-In"
Very inventive!
Re: My Round Top/ Warrenton Antique Weekend finds
Wow...awesome finds.
Re: Check Out My Junk...from the "Junk Swap"
Now that is a great idea Jim....I like changing things up a bit every so often in my house and have sooooo many nail holes to cover...this is the perfect solution. Great work!
Re: Happy Easter
Hi Bluebucket,
What a very charming Easter tree! Makes me want to do one up!
Re: Driftwood magnetic votive variety
What a great project!
Re: Lamp Shade Cloche
A very pretty display!
Re: From Springs to Sprigs . . . Easter Accents as Simple as 1, 2, 3!
Hi Lani,
Love these simple, yet elegant projects and your pictures are gorgeous!
Re: Glass Garden Totems/Centerpieces
Very pretty designs!
Re: Roberta Gets an Upgrade
Such character!
Re: Why keep them in a drawer?
Gorgeous....there is a new magazine out this month called Jewelry Affair...with tons of ideas for using vintage pieces...bet you would love it!
Re: B*TCHIN' BENCH
Hey Rob,
A great project.....my boys would love to have one of these benches. The youngest has been busy taking all the trucks off his skateboards so I can hang them around his room?!
Happy day.
Re: Junk, glorious JUNK!!!!!
Whoa....how do you manage to get all this great stuff for nothing?! Lucky you!
Re: Junk, Glorious JUNK!!!!!!!!!! Part 2
Great stuff!
Re: In love with Jack...
Oh Marie....you always make me laugh!! What great ideas to put your old friend to use!
Happy Easter!
Re: Junk food stands contain life, unprocessed.
A great idea to re-purpose these stands....I can see them being used in a variety of different ways.
Re: quilts and a few other things
That light fixture is amazing in its detail and design...your quilts are gorgeous! Can't wait to see more and more of your projects!
Re: Spring Projects
I love all these projects! Your canning jars look so very pretty displayed together!
Re: It's "Wheely" a clock!
Hi Marie,
This is drop dead gorgeous!! Well done!
Re: My Swap Project 7 & 8 - bluebucket
Wow Bluebucket...you have done amazing work with your swap pieces....your clock is just stunning!
Re: My Swap Project 6 - bluebucket
Romantically gorgeous Bluebucket!!
Re: Reborn Cabinet for Quilts
Such a pretty little display cabinet!
Re: Thrifting Thursday and I got...WHAT???
Love these two pieces....great finds!
Re: SWAP Projects from my Amazing box 'O Junk from JunkinLindsey PART 1 of Many
Hi Ang,
What a great re-do of this table......extremely creative!!! And you know how I love things "blinged up"!!
Re: My Swap Project 4 & 5 - bluebucket
Ohhhh what fun.....I am spying that great lamp!!! Have been working on some lamp projects lately and will have to post them soon!
Re: SWAP DONE .. YEAH
I love this project.....it looks amazing!
Re: Tea Cart and goodies
Love your outside treasures...can't wait to get out in my own junk filled garden!
Re: small decoupaged box
Great....what a wonderful gift this will make!!
Re: redo of bathroom adding a 100 year old door
Wow...I love the door and you have a wonderful "YOU" space!
Re: My Swap Junk BEFORE project 1-Racers7
Whoa....I am so impressed with all the great projects every one is doing with there swap items! Well done!
Re: "Mad Men" art
Love this!
Re: vintage magazine advert
I love this piece of art!!
Re: Elephabot
Elephabot is undeniably A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!
Re: vintage magazine art: Part 2
I absolutely love this!
Re: Turquoise~Color of Spring~Embellished Medicine Bottles
Gorgeous altered bottles!
Re: One to grow on...
This is absolutely adorable...what a find, and what a great project!
Re: AAJMS JUNKMARKET Members Get-Together?!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...come on Midge....you have to come!!! I would so love to meet you in person!!
Re: AAJMS JUNKMARKET Members Get-Together?!
I am so hoping that lots and lots of junkmarket members are going to be there.....I am treating myself to this fabulous weekend and flying in from the West Coast of Canada so I really hope there will be lots and lots of my junking friends there to meet!!!! Truthfully, I am a little nervous to meet everyone, but come on we only live once right!!??!!
Re: Finally Finished Junk Swap Project
I love your project Christina....you did a fabulous job!
Re: Memo Boards
Very sweet!
Re: Another Party
Wonderful display ideas....so springy and elegant!!!
Re: LAST OF MY GOOD JUNK FROM SUE :-(
Love these picture holders...I so am going to try this one!
Re: Formula Cans Into Easter Baskets
Love your gorgeous Easter baskets!
Re: Suzy V Dressed for Spring
What a beautiful vignette you have created!
Re: Junk Swap
Love your "new" clock!
Re: A Fun Broken Chair Project...
I love this project!
Re: Showcasing "Schnibbles" on Town Names Cards
Love these cards and I love how you embellished them with your tiny treasures!
Re: Ceiling Shade Repurposed
Love this idea!
Re: Simple Thrift Store Decorating 1
Re: Simple Thrift Store Decorating 2
Such pretty finds and your photography looks wonderful!
Re: Cutlery Crosses
Love, love, love!
Re: my grandma's old salt and pepper shakers
Love this project..well done!!
Re: Barn-style Doors are Not Just for the Farm!
An absolutely amazing project Amy......so love your room and these doors are the crowning glory!
Re: Junk Swap Fun...Thanks Marie!
What a lovely collection you received from Marie....everything looks great!
Re: My Swap Project 2 &3 - bluebucket
Hi Bluebucket,
Well, I absolutely love everything you do and this post in no exception....beautiful job!!!! The buttons are gorgeous framed up!
Re: Prepping for Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style Event in May
I THINK......it all looks FABULOUS, and I can't wait to BUY some of it up to BRING home!!! Can't wait to meet you there Amy!!
Re: Light Fixture Planter
Hi Sue,
What a GREAT planter this makes...love it! I will sure be on the lookout for old light fixtures now to try this!!
Re: Step Ladder Wine Rack
I love old ladders..love what you did with yours..very inventive!
Re: introduction and first time post!
Welcome to the JMS site....so glad you joined in on the fun! Love all your great treasures!
Re: Getting Ready for Easter
Love this collection of great pieces!
Re: FROM DISASTER TO DREAM
Absolutely love this project Alice!
Re: Vintage Hobnail Lamps Get a Modern Makeover
Very nice!
Re: Junk-displayed photographs
Amazingly great ideas Andrea!
Re: Junk Linens turned Aprons
Hi Rachel,
Love your aprons....well done!
Re: Junk Queen Necklace
Love this necklace...how lucky you two were to finally met!
Re: My Junk Swap goodies from Laurel, aka Chipping Charm!
Wow....lucky you Marie. I recently saw some gorgeous necklaces made out of old enamal brooches on the glamarella junk blog. You have some great pieces to work with and I can't wait to see what you come up with!
Re: Child's Vanity
Re: tractor smoke stack turned willow vase
Love this vignette!!
Re: new cake stand
Tow gorgeous pieces put together to create a stunning one of a kind creation!
Re: Thrift Store Box
Gorgeous transformation done in my favorite colours!!
Re: Getting Back to Basics
Simple elegance at its best Sue!! Nicely done!
Re: Art + Architecture, JUNKMARKET Style
SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is going to be one amazing event.....can't wait to meet tons of junkmarket friends there......I will be coming all the way from the west coast of Canada....wouldn't think to miss this!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: garden stakes
Very funky...great thinking!
Re: Transform a chest of drawers to a small dresser.
Gorgeous! You make it look so easy!
Re: Drumroll Please...
Love this!
Re: A Rustic Little Side Table...
What a gorgeous re-purpose!!
Re: wire gate chandelier
What a treasure trove your home is!!!
Re: Bottles and a basket turned into a beaming lamp…
Well done...very funky!!
Re: lampshade makeover
Wonderful treasures....I especially love the rusty old cart. You did a great job on the lamp shade....I've been working on some lamp shade projects as well.
Re: "W"
Marie, Marie....you made this yourself? Wowzers am I ever impressed. It is gorgeous!!
Re: Easter Junque Wreath
So adorable....makes me want to do one up for Easter!
Re: My newly designed booth pictures
Hi Rachel,
Your booth looks amazing...I am in awe of your paper garland and would so love to create one of these for my art room....would you consider posting directions for this project? Wonderful work!
Happy day!
Re: This coat rack / hat rack was made with two doors.
Wow...I could stare at this picture of your home for hours...what treasures you have!!! Love your door re-creation!
Re: chalk board door
Love your door!!
Re: Tag, You're It!
Hi Becky,
These look absolutely fabulous.....I am loving them...I have a bunch of old kiddie books from my mom's day that I am wanting to do something special with...
Re: eat your way around the globe lamps
Wonderful work MelHow....I love all of them, but especially love how you thought to repurpose the globe!! I am always trying to think as to how I could repurpose them??!!
Re: "A Crown for the Queen"
A gorgeous piece Gretchen...you know how I love everything you create!
Happy day!
Re: Junkyard Dogs...the How and "Y"
Saw this on your blog Amy and I am in AWE!!!! of your fabulous style and decorating!!! AMAZING!
Re: [WRECKAGE] Cabinet
You have such an amazing gift Jim....love all your pieces. So happy to hear about your new business venture....I am loving the name!
Happy day!
Re: Spring Wreath
Very springy...great job!
Re: front of my house
So cozy and welcoming...can I come sit for awhile?!!
Re: Key Catcher
I, too, love it when my kids go junking with me!! What a very precious find they made for you!
Re: Some see a 'custard cup' ...... I see a 'mini glass cloche'
Sometimes I glue a little glass knob on the top/bottom of old bowls and use them as cloches as well. This looks so pretty!
Re: Candles ~ "kicked up a notch or two"
Re: ~Vintage Bundt Pan turned Birds Nest~
Love this old piece!
Re: A Couple of Fun Collages...
Your collages are absolutley charming!!!
Re: Picture Perfect Spring Welcome
So warm and welcoming...I love it!
Re: A Good Place To Nest
A wonderful way to re-use an old sifter....absolutely charming!
Re: NAME-IES
I love any thing with lettering on it....love these....will be on the look out!
Re: Vintage silverplate garden markers and a load of other ideas
I love this idea...I bought a stamp set to try awhile ago, but still haven't...really must!!
Re: Unique "Black Dot" Foundry Mold Table
UNBELIEVABLE JENNY......you AMAZE me!!!!
Re: Literally, A SPRING Wreath
Absolutely beautiful!
Re: Bet you didn't know how sweet dripping wax could be!
Hi Melissa,
Saw this on your guys's blog and have been dreaming of doing it ever since!! Your pictures are gorgeous and I love the dripping wax!
Re: Reclaimed headboard Now coat/hat rack
Re: Fuse-ion
Great eye.....I love this piece and love how you are re-using it!!
Re: Star Attraction!
Adorable Marie!!
Re: Waterless Snow Globes & Pearls of Wisdom
Pretty, pretty, pretty!!!!
Re: Necklaces Reborn...Buttons, Too
Re: Objects as Art
Wonderful groupings Jenny.....just love what you came up with...the drafting compasses are my fav!!!!
Re: How to Make the Stars Happy
Wow Sue....absolutely spectacular...from the container of unknown origin...to the belt buckle...to the colours...to the flowers...to the button cards....bet these were the hit of the after-show!! Congrats to Missy E!!!! (bet she was great)!
Re: "Wander/Watch/Nest" Necklace
Absolutely gorgeous Gretchen!
Re: "Olde Tyme" Collage
Hi Kathy,
Love your beautiful collage.....I can not believe the amazing mix of ultra cool junk items. I could stare at this piece forever and ever!!!
Re: Slam Dunk...
This is absolutely awesome...love the pieces you put together to create this very unique piece!
Re: Got Hoops?
These are just stunning! Beautiful fabric!
Re: A TwoFer
Well...I've got another "thing" for lamps made from junk and this is absolutely fabulous. I am wondering, as well as Kenda, if your lamp was a candlestick to begin with? And, if so, how on earth did you turn a candlestick into a lamp?
Love your posts Rob!
Re: Framed Clocks
Hi Rob,
I really have a love for clocks and am often thinking to myself "I should turn it into a clock!"....great work on these two pieces. I am impressed with your mirror drilling....I've never tried, but you can bet now it is next on my list of things to do!
Re: My Scavenge Wednesday in Ann Arbor 2.24.2010
I am so with all you guys.....I just have to THRIFT every few days!!! Great finds!
Re: this old drawer
Two wonderful projects...great job!
Re: Heart of Toile
This is such a beautiful and meaningful gift....well done!!
Re: My First Post!
A wonderful transformation.....I totally know what you mean about the "before" pictures. Welcome to the JMS site....will look forward to more of your posts!
Re: Easy cutest pin cushion pin display in 3 minutes
This is such an adorable and SMART idea!
Re: Antiquing To Michigan and Back
Fun, fun, fun....what great finds!
Re: Laundry room curtains.
Absolutley adorable idea!
Re: Disk Spacers Re purposed
I had never seen or heard of these wonderful rusty things, but you can bet that I'll now be looking everywhere for "disc spacers"! Can't believe the stuff you Minnesotians (?sp) find!!
Re: seeing the light
Very charming!
Re: Words on Vintage Maps
A wonderful idea...love these!
Re: Late Bloomers...
Hi Laurel,
What a wonderfully unique idea for these old shoe stretchers....your pictures are absolutely gorgeous..well done!
Re: Scrapyard lamp
Great thinking "outside" the box....love how your mind works Marie!!
Re: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Very sweet!
Re: shabby chic picture frame
Gorgeous old frame!
Re: My Funky Chairs
Wonderful transformations!! So glad you shared all your great work!
Re: Junk on Parade Part 2
Great job Marybeth!! Oh, so many treasures!
Re: SCRAPS - Scroungers Center for Reusable Art Parts
Hi Marie,
Fabulous job on the lamp...very unique!!
Re: Priceless Crown!
Love your sweet crowns!!
Re: 100 yr old door is now an adorable sitting area
LOVE this re-purpose!
Re: If JMS Jumped off a Bridge .....
Hi Kenda,
Sooooooo funny!!! I am loving your hubby...and I can definitely relate...when my mom and dad asked me what I would like for Christmas, I said...."Oh, just some more JUNK!" See we are two peas in a pod!
Re: "Shift Key" Necklace
Another stunner Gretchen!
Re: fake fireplace out of twin headboard
Absolutely gorgeous!
Re: More Thrift Store Finds.
Wonderful treasures!
Re: Junk Necklace
Love your vintage necklace creation!
Re: Sanity Restoring Junque
GREAT finds....I am sooo jealous!!
Re: Towel rods from antique gas lines
Wowzers!!!! An amazing transformation!
Re: For the Love of White Junk
I love junk, but I especially love "white" junk!! Great finds....
Re: altered antique bottles and charms
I love your embellished bottles....so very pretty!
Re: From Fireplace to Mantle!
Hi Lani,
Absolutely love what you did with these log holders....each idea is delightful to look at!!!!
Re: "Springing" for the Wine...
Love, love, love these Laurel. Best of luck with your selling....I know you'll do fabulously!
Re: An odd Couple can make a perfect marriage...at least for furniture
A wonderful creation Marybeth!
Re: ~My Sweetheart~
Hi Jim,
Amazing!!! Absolutley love this!
Re: Shake Up Your Valentine!
Wow Sue,
What gorgeous V.gifts you have created with these fabulous shakers!
Re: Zero to Toasty in 30 Seconds or Less
Hi Amy,
Well, it may have been easy, but the result is fabulous!!!
Re: Flea-ing in the Sunshine State!
Hi Kathy,
Ohhh, how lucky you are to be junking in Florida. Lots and lots of treasures to be found. Have a blast!
Re: Happy Valentine's Day
Very pretty....I love old milk glass.
Re: Pretty Things
What a beautiful project....your home looks wonderful!
Re: The joy of JUNKING!
Wow...wonderful treasures...what fun and anticipation stepping inside this wonderful old home.
Re: Coasters made from ceramic tiles
I have always loved this idea....one of my friends made me a set of coasters using tiles and stamps a couple of years ago. I love the different ideas you have come up with.
Re: It's a Sun Kraft!
Love the lamp jenny, and what a great idea to use the timer as a dimmer switch!
Re: Serving up Style for the Big Game!
Hey Cassie,
Love, love, love all your wonderful ideas....the re-purpose on the old record holder is amazing. Gorgeous post!
Re: Putting a Little Light on the Subject!
Love how you re-purposed this beautiful piece of wood...those vintage cup holders are gorgeous, and a great find!
Re: Rosette Bib Necklace
Wow....a gorgeous creation!!
Re: Go Fish, Go!
Wow Sue...this project shows your amazing junk diversity....I can't imagine a more perfect project for a group of five year olds. They will absolutley love this (as I do)!! A wonderful project!
Re: How to Make a Gear Mold Clock
I'm soooooo excited about your new drill bit!!!! Have always wanted to try one of those out!!! What a great project....love it!
Happy day!
Re: ~Junk In The Garden~
Wonderful weathered pieces.....they look fabulous in your garden!
Re: Barbed Wire Never Looked So Good
YOU ARE RIGHT JENNY........barbed wire never looked SO GOOD!!! Fabulous project!
Re: ~Concrete, Cloches & Candles~
You have amassed a wonderful collection of old concrete pieces....I love how you have displayed them....very elegant!
Happy day!
Re: Mirrored Plates
Love this idea.....I also saw it recently done with chalkboard paint in the middle.
Happy day!
Re: Still Testing My Metal!
Wow Midge...great working!
Re: Repurposed Containers For Florals
Gorgeous ideas!
Re: Plant Markers
Love this idea!
Re: Organizer Made From Vintage Fence
Love any project done with vintage fencing! This is great.
Re: Transformation of 'The Ugliest Footstool Ever'
Beautiful transformation...did you stamp the material or buy it like that?
Re: Beat up coffee table turns shabby romantic
Re: Vintage Door Vanity
Re: I'm a NEW ORLEANS SAINTS FAN
I have to agree.....I am partial to New Orleans as well (but mainly because they have the fleur de lis on their uniforms-LOL). Great job--nice to see your post--have missed you around here!
Re: Painted Recycled Wine Bottles
Impressive work!!!
Re: Bird in the Cage...
Love the re-purpose of this old bingo spinner!
Re: Let Me Introduce Some Very Talented Junker's in Training
Way to go Amy and "junkers in training".....wish I could have gotten credits for a course like this when I was at University!
Re: Rainy Day Sale At Georgia Moon
Hi Geo,
I could happily move in and live in that gorgeous store of yours.....sorry to hear about the bad weather, but everything looks great!!
Happy day.
Re: Baby, It's Cold Outside!
So love this vintage cocoa station that you have created Lani!!! Our problem here is that it isn't cold enought!...what with the Olympics starting in less than 2 weeks we hardly have enough snow in the mountains for the events!!
Happy day!
Re: A Box of Lamp Parts
Great re-purposing!
Re: Funky Side Table
Love this....that table base is absolutely gorgeous!
Re: Yes, It Spins Too!
Re: Funky Matchbook Sandwich
What a fun and fabulous project!!! Love this!
Re: REMEMBERING GENERATIONS PAST - WINDOW BOX
This turned out beautifully!
Re: Dressed Bottle
I love embellished bottles...but, then again....I love embellished ANYTHING! This turned out so pretty.
Re: Lampshade Bowls
These are wonderful.....I made something similiar with a pretty peach shade I found...only to have it topple over and break into pieces.....and I have never come across a vintage glass shade again...will keep looking!
Re: Pink Sweater turned lampshade covering ..
So pretty in pink!
Re: Mid Century Modern Shaw Walker Redo
Great project Troy...love how this turned out!
Re: Throwback to my Youth - Take a little trip with me
Hi Marybeth,
What an amazing job your dad did on these sweet vehicles!!!! Like father, like daughter, eh!?!
Re: Stop the Draft!
Wowzers Jim.......an absolutely amazing job on this piece. I CAN NOT believe the remarkable paint and aging job!
Re: Sweet new beginnings for Mayo jars...
I love this idea.....saw some similiar ideas at Pier One on glass....I so love chalkboard paint!!!! And now it comes in just about every colour at Michaels!
Re: Practical-ly Pretty...
Hi Laurel,
Just a gorgeous post! (again!) Believe it or not I am quite a minimalist in my decorating and years ago decided to remove everything from the top of my kitchen cupboards....but....I love how clean and uncluttered the glass containers look atop your cabinets...may have to re-think my cabinet decor.
BTW.....I am so laughing at everyone's comments.....I am forever taking bags and boxes of stuff to the thrift store only to bring MORE than I go with back!!!!!! Too, too funny!
Happy day.
Re: Thrift Store Finds
A wonderful day of great finds!
Re: Trash to Treasure Clock Tutorial
You sure found a beautiful old clock Gretchen, and I so love the picture you picked and piece of jewelry!!! Absolutely gorgeous!
Re: "Falling" for vintage chest of drawers
I so love re-styled furniture....great job!
Re: Valentine or Treasure box
A true treasure box!
Re: Artist's tool box
Wonderful and looks great.
Re: New Years Bottle
I love the felt warmer on this bottle...very cute.
Re: Coffee Lamp
Cool re-do Rob!
Re: Tumbled tile coaster
Love this project.....I have also seen black tile used on table settings and names written on in chalk. Well done!
Re: Another Shabby to Chic Chair Re~do
Love your chairs......I have a gorgeous old chair sitting in the basement and I think you have inspired me to do something with it. I previously recovered it, but didn't replace the inside stuffing and it smells so musty to me I can't be near it..!! Great work. So nice to see your wonderful shabbily chic posts.
Re: "Sweet Spot"- CoffeeTime Lamps
Great re-purposing!
Re: Rusty Chick Protector Still Works
You are so blessed to have a junking mom! I so love this piece, and the doorknob looks perfect on top.
Happy day.
Re: tv tray cart turned laundry cart / basket
Unbelievably gorgeous Troy....you know what I think about your sewing skills!
Happy day.
Re: New wreath from old junk
Love your junk re-purposing!!!
Re: A Redesigned Vintage Children's Play Stove
I can only imagine what fun this would be to play with....lovely transformation!
Re: A Shabby Chandelier Makeover
Love it!
Re: A Very Shabby to Chic Rocking Chair
A gorgeous transformation!
Re: Hemmed up!
What a great find....love how you have re-purposed it!
Re: Vintage Look Candle Hurricane Shades
These are gorgeous!
Re: I've got some "Hang" ups!
Love your post....
Happy day!
Re: chippy white and wonderful hutch
Gorgeous job Melissa!
Happy day!
Re: Kitchen Cabinets
A wonderful job.....that is next on my list...painting the kitchen cabinets....but I really wish you could come over and do it!
Re: Nifty Thrifty
Wonderful junk re-using bluebucket!
Happy day.
Re: Junk Mirror with bling
Beautiful job!
Re: slipcovers bring it all together ..
Amazingly talented work on these stunning slipcovers!
Re: A Simple Monday Floral Arrangement
AAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Sue...you are just too amazing.....I loved this case so much (when you had turned it into a central packaging station) that I went out and bought one, only to forget about it.....I'm on my way to the basement to pull it out!!!
Re: Well Worn, But Well Loved . . .
Hi Lani,
I have always loved vintage ironstone, but really only admired it from afar as I have never come across any!!! Your collection of vintage pieces is to die for and you have such a gift for displaying and arranging things!! I also never mind if something I love is chipped or cracked...it just adds to its character.
Happy day.
Re: Photo Finish
An amazing piece of junk Sue and an amazing transformation!!
Re: What's Under That Glass Dome?
Hi Jenny,
I so love cloches and glass domes.....and I love what you have done with these vintage tropies. Wonderful as always!!
Re: Candle Holder to Display
I love, love, love anything that has been transformed with a can of white spray paint!!
Re: Cupboard From Crate Wood
Wow.....beautiful transformation!
Re: Ahoy Night Light
Cool dool!
Re: dresser makeovers
Gorgeous....the colours on that first one are amazing.
Re: Nesting Bird Server
Absolutely gorgeous Christina......I love this.
Re: Have Suitcases; Will Travel
Wowzers....what a glorious collection. Love, love, love vintage suitcases...my favorites are your white ones!
Re: Sea Glass Lamp
Great thinking.....looks good!
Re: Cloche...Rusty Style
Whoa Kenda...did you ever score BIG!!!! Love the cloche and definitely, no, cloches don't have to be just glass! The flower in the doorknob is adorable. Well done my junking friend!
Re: Go Blue - Michigan Football License Plate Art
Another winner!!! You ARE amazing!
Re: Would Thomas Edison be Proud?
What a very, very meaningful lamp you have created Marybeth....love the titles you picked. Well done!
Re: Croquet anyone?
Love the vintage croquet balls....and I am impressed with your son's work...wood turning is not easy...his pieces are impressive.
Happy day Marie.
Re: What To Do With A Thing-a-ma-jig
Absolutely love what you did with your thing-a-ma-jig! Great thinking!
Re: Sheet Music Wreath
Love your wreath....I tried one of these, but it didn't turn out as nice as yours...maybe I'll try to rework it a bit!
Happy day.
Re: It's "Cloche" to Baby Time
Beautifully "married" pieces!!
Re: valentine art
Adorable......I think I'll get busy this Valentines...so love the pinks and reds.
Re: Shutter Hall Tree
Ohhhh.....this is gorgeous. Well done!!
Re: junk love bingo board
Very, very cute!!
Re: canoe seat coffee table
Great idea....love it!!
Re: everything's coming up angels...
Gorgeous Marie....love the elements you used.
Re: This shelf is "wired"!
A great idea for an old wire basket Marie...very well done!!
Re: Benchs from headboard
Wowzers....absolutely gorgeous work!!!!
Re: Drawer-A-Holic
I absolutely love old green/blue tinged Mason jars.....this little drawer is wonderful....the colour amazing!!!
Re: Still Life... @ 12 Degrees
Your yard looks marvelous all covered in snow!
Re: Happy Birthday to ME!
Fabulous finds!!!
Re: Screen Savers
Love your projects....wonderful work!
Re: Box Mirror Re-Do
Very pretty!
Re: Some more clock projects
A fabulous idea....great work!
Re: Art Fun With Vintage Linoleum Cutters
Well Jenny, you put beauty in everything you create!!! These are adorable....I love the little stands you made for them too!!
Re: Photo "Opp"...
Hi Laurel,
Love what you have done with your old printers tray....I have one of these as well filled with black and whites and it has always been one of my most prize possessions.
Congrats on becoming a contributor.....it is well deserved...your projects are always gorgeous and inspiring. Here's to lots of junking fun in 2010!!!
Re: Vintage Valentine Tinsel Wreath
Wow...this is gorgeous. I love that tinsel wreath....would love to find some of those!
Re: fence art
Another gorgeous post....I am loving all your projects!! So glad to see you posting.
Re: CafeTable ala Vintage Galvanized Door
Amazing patina on this piece Jenny......absolutely gorgeous. Happy New year to you.....looking forward to seeing lots of one-of-a-kind junk pieces from you this year.
Re: Spoony Hooks
I can never resist buying any type of vintage cutlery...another great use for them.
Re: Sweet While Shabby Candle Holder
A very sweet mix of elements....well done!
Re: garden mirror
Beautiful displays....I love using mirrors in the garden as well!
Re: Storage Solutions
Love all these old vintage pieces and what a great idea to use them for storage!
Re: 'Coffee With Dick and Jane" CoffeeTime Lamp
Well done....i am always on the look out for old Dick and Jane readers!
Re: Garden Fencing Bedrail
What an absolutely adorable room you have created. Love your re-use of the garden fencing. So wish I had a little girls room to decorate.
Re: Copper Pipe Dining Room Table
Hi Jim
Happy New Year! Love your funky table and it looks absolutely gorgeous in your home.
Re: My "JUNK" Tree
What an absolute pleasure it has been for me to be part of the junkmarket site this past year. I am once again overwhelmed reading the very kind and generous comments from you, my junking friends. Each day you all bring me joy and inspiration and I thank you for that. Wishing you ALL happiness, joy and peace in 2010!!!
Re: You belong here!
Gorgeous centerpiece!!! So cute with the etch-a-sketch idea...love it!
Re: I have a Bright Idea . . .
This IS a great idea Lani....love it!!
Merry Christmas.
Re: "I'm WORKING here!"
What an inspiring classroom you have created. I absolutely love what you did with the shutters!
Re: Junk on the Horizon
What an absolutely amazing gift you have created.
Merry Christmas!
Re: Merry Christmas Everyone! Sharing Our House With You
Great displays.
Merry Christmas!
Re: wood shutters
Love your shutters and window box!
Re: Not exactly "choirs'' of angels, but I do have a few
Re: In Memory of Our Dear Friend Junker Midge
Hey Midge,
Your angels are fabulous!
Merry Christmas.
Re: Alice in Winter Wonderland
So adorable!
Re: Shabby Bouquet Makeovers
Love the purse idea!
Re: Our New/Old Garden Fountain 2
Absolutely fabulous!!!
Re: How to Create Sterling Silver Ornaments on the Cheap
Hey Sue,
ONLY YOU!!!! You know 2 weeks ago I went through a drawer that I had SEVERAL silver teapot lids in---I am so UNHAPPY to report that I threw them ALL out in the garbage. Why, oh why didn't I think of something like this? Absolutely fabulous!!
Re: A Ho-Ho - Whole lotta Christmas Junk!
Your Christmas displays are full of the BEST vintage treasures EVER!!!!
Merry Christmas Kathy!
Re: Christmas Vacation...tree
Awesome tree Jim!!!
Merry Christmas.
Re: Peace like a river
Your mantle is so pretty!
Re: Old Tree Stand Candle Holder
Wow...love this! Aren't you sooo lucky that this was saved through the years!
Re: Holiday Junque Wreath
Love your wreath...I already have this on my list of to-do projects for next year, as I'm afraid I have run out of energy and time for this year!
Re: I'm dreaming of a pink Christmas....
Hi Kathy,
A beautiful pinkish room.....what an absolutely adorable tree you have decorated up. I love this!!!
Re: "Give" for Kelsey
Jenny K posted many fabulous projects in 2009, and I have to say that I have many, many favorites!! The piece that we are featuring today is one of my favorites. Jenny K has such an amazing gift of putting meaning in each of her pieces and I love the unique combination of items she always uses.
Looking forward to seeing lots more of her art in 2010!
Happy day.
Re: Nite Nite Nightstand
Today we are featuring a post from the very talented RustyDiva.......RustyDiva is one of the members who makes the junkmarket style site such an inspiring place. She not only posts fabulous projects of her own, but she is always posting the sweetest and most encouraging comments!!! This site wouldn't be the special place it is without people like her!!
This nightstand is a gorgeous transformation that RustyDiva did with a little paint and mod podge. A super re-do and it has inspired me to work on some larger furniture pieces in the new year!
Happy day!
Re: VINTAGE TROPHY CUPS
Hi All,
Thank you so much for all your lovely comments!
Gretchen did a tutorial last year on "how to dye bottle brush trees".....it is the same method that I use and here is the link to her post...
I love to add glitter after the dying process and do this by painting on a clear drying glue and then sprinkling on the glitter...silver glitter looks pretty on the white trees as well as white glitter. Hope this helps!
Re: Pop Can Stars
Whoa....I love these!!! What a great idea!
Re: I love GLITTER!!!!
Hi Redbugs,
Ooh la, la on the candlesticks.....I am so glad you were so excited to try this, and I am so excited to see your post!!! Lovely!! Love the candlesticks you found.
Merry Christmas!
Re: Fun Wood Pillars
Looks wonderful!
Re: Simple Christmas Basket
Welcome to the JMS site...so happy to see your post. A beautiful re-use of a thrift store basket.
Re: A "Light Bulb" Moment...
Another gorgeous post Laurel...just beautiful!!
Re: Merry Christmas!
Love looking through the catalouges for ideas, but you are right....they are so many gorgeous things you can buy at the thrift stores for much less! Nice display!
Re: A Diva Christmas
I love your tree Kenda....great thinking outside the box! And I agree Christmas is wonderful in pinks and whites!!!! Great find on the Santa....I did some pink trees this year that I will post on my blog. Merry Christmas my friend....thank you so much for your wonderful support this past year.
Re: A Handmade Holiday - Chat With Me Live on the Gorilla Glue Facebook Page
Wonderfully creative and inventive Sue........WOW!!!!!
Re: Deck the doors!
This is a stunner...WoW...absolutley beautiful. Now what did you use to stop the paint from continuing to chip and fall off. Why, oh why did I get my husband to take my old door to the dump last summer---crazy me!!
PS So love ALL your posts....I can tell they are yours before clicking on them because they are always so elegant and gorgeous!
Re: THE FINALE!!!!!!!!!!! maybe
Absolutely gorgeous Alice........Happy birthday to you..happy birthday to you!!!!
Re: Your Frames have been Framed!
Your house looks gorgeous....love this idea.
Re: Oh, My High Arches!
Love your re-use of the table legs!!
Re: Come To My Quilt Window
What a great idea. I have a very old quilt that is very fragile and falling apart----I'll have to be on the look out for an old window frame!!
Re: Organizing for Christmas ....AND BEYOND!
Wow Midge..........what a brillant move to turn this into an organizer....GREAT IDEA!!!! I love it!
Re: My very first project post....An elegant, funky, bird feeder!
Love your creation.....well done. And welcome to the JMS site--looking forward to more of your posts.
Re: Tis the Season!
Beautiful.....love the colour palette!!
Re: Merry Window
A very pretty display...!!!!
Re: Yard Sale Leftovers
Your post caught my eye right away.....your picture is gorgeous....love your display with its muted colours. How lucky for you these pieces didn't go!
Re: Vintage Holiday Vignette
You have beautiful treasures MaryBeth, and you've put them together so nicely to create a wonderful Christmas display....all the best of the season to you!!
Re: Art with Architecture
I love how these turned out Lani......gorgeous!
Re: Bottle Tree
Wow-------fantastic tree!!
Re: Cozy Cotton Sweater Throw
This looks sooo cozy and inviting!
Re: Upside Down Junk Tree
This looks great...love all the monogram tags as well.
Re: Magnetic Bulletin/Display Board
Love your magnetic board==a great re-use!
Re: Picking up a Little Christmas Cheer...
What a lovely Christmas display you have created. So love this berry picking basket!
Re: Very Simple
It may have been simple, but...........it's wonderful!! Love this.
Re: Hope Inside...
Wow Laurel....an absolutely wonderful creation. Truly amazing!
Re: A Kissing Bulb...JUNKMARKET Style
Absolutely gorgeous finished product!!!!!!!!
Re: Kissing Bulb...The How To
A wonderful project Sue out of an old lightbulb---who would have thought!!!! I so love how you showed your mistake and then how you fixed it----GENIOUS!!!!!!!!
Re: Tis' the Season to be "JUNKY" Fa La La La La.......
I'm trying to remember where I put all the Christmas decorations after packing them up last year----LESS IS MORE--because it has to be this year in this house. Wonderful displays-so warm and inviting!
Re: Red Birds and Holidays
Oh how I love this stunning red parts bin!! Please send it my way when the birdies fly south.
Great display!
Re: Christmas entry
A lovely display....love the skates!
Re: "BR549, please"
Wow...this looks just like the new version I have from Pottery Barn. So sad when there is a death, but I am so happy that the legacy of your sister-in-law's mom will live on with you both loving and using her treasures!
Re: It's Getting Frosty Outside
UNBELIEVABLE JIM!!!!! I am so glad you were the one that found these vintage skates as you have created the absolutely most perfect (I really do know that is bad grammar!) display with them. An absolute WOW-ZERS!!!
Re: look what a treasure
A great find!!
Re: baking pan became a center piece
Re: Add a little Jingle to your Christmas!
So gorgeous!!
Re: Winter Garden
Love all the snow covered treasures in your garden!
Re: Roll Tide!
Wow...how great is this!!! Fabulous job.
Re: encyclopedias
I love this neutral colored set.....your ideas are great!!
Re: Framing up a Favorite Item
Fabulous as always dear Jenny!
Re: Tomato cage altered Christmas tree
Re: a rescued tinsel tree with a new hair cut
Love this little tinsel tree!!
Re: Table with burned top
This turned out great!!!
Re: Jewel Chest
Gorgeous....well done!
Re: Faux fireplace to warm your holiday.
Re: Warm Welcome
Love old sleds....and I love what you have done with this one.
Re: Horse Collar Wreath
Love, love, love!!!! Your house in the background looks absolutely divine!!!
PS The jingle bells would be a great addition.
Re: Nifty and Thrifty!
Re: Junky front porch Christmas
Love your rustic wreath!!
Re: Welcome Screen Door
I WANT this door!!!! A fabulous find Midge....it is to die for!
Re: This one was 'sew' simple...
Re: Another barrel of fun!
Love all your great tree stand ideas....well done!
Re: Ice Cream Freezer Makeover...
Love this blue ice cream bucket...what a find!!! It looks amazing holding your tree.
Re: Barbwire Christmas Tree
Well done grasshopper!!
Re: Santa Delivers with Boyish Charm
SPECTACULAR!!!! You AMAZE me!!
Re: A peek into our booth at the Scott Antique Market
Wow Kathy.....fabulous!!! Your booth looks amazing..I can't believe all the treasures you two find and make!! So wish I could have been there.
Re: Bling It with Big Beads
This lamp is gorgeous.....love the addition of the bead! I am wondering if you made the shade or bought it like that----it is gorgeous.
Re: I am TRIPLELY inspired!
Hi Midge,
Well done.....I know what you mean about the inspiration...the junkmarket site is the most fabulous source of inspiration EVER!!!!!
Re: Xmas tree from a thrift store planter
This is a cute little project....I really like the wire frame and I think I have something in the basement like it I'll have to pull out.
Re: what will it become?
Our poor dog has to sleep in a cardboard box!!! Love the little pet bed you created.....I think I will tackle one myself!! At least they can't chew through the wood!!
Re: Sanctuary ~ Doors to Headboard
Wow....well done Kenda.....your bedroom looks fabulous!!!! Love, love, love your headboard.
Re: Sled turned advent calendar
Great idea!! Love this.
Re: Potty Talk...
Wow....a fabulous idea Laurel....your decorating is to die for!
Re: Spiced up for the holidays
This is a beautifully elegant piece.....love your display idea with the vintage Christmas balls!
Re: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Wow Sue....you are soooo organized!!! Man, but you find the coolest things and then use them in THE neatest ways....I love this cart idea and soooooooooo wish I can spot something like this somewhere!
Re: Wash Tub Coffee Table
I love this Midge!!
Re: My first posted project - cookie cutter tree
Re: Book Wall Decor
What a fabulous idea!!!
Re: Charlie Brown ain't got nothin on me...
I love ANYTHING galvanized!!!! Wonderful display ideas!!
Happy day.
Re: Winter Centerpiece
This is just gorgeous....well done!!
Re: Bringing a Little Bit of the Farm to your Outdoors!
Wow-zers Lani!!! You have created an absolute masterpiece in your birdbath......I love these outdoor arrangements!!!
Happy day.
Re: Christmas with Georgia
Hi Geo,
I am loving the PINK!!!! Your store looks absolutely gorgeous all done up for the season!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Hostess Gifts with a Junk Twist
Absolutely gorgeous Amy!!! I would chose ALL OF THEM!!!! Wonderful ideas!!
Happy day.
Re: 'Tis the Season
A gorgeous arrangement Sue. I am absolutely loving this little Santa red container!!
Happy day.
Re: Be thankful...
Hi Kathy,
Whoa,...that unloader thingy is amazing!!! Love the different ways you have used it. Your fall displays look wonderful.
Re: Dear Santa: All I want for Christmas is a Gigantic Pile of Junk
Hi Jim,
I absolutely love the great stocking hanger piece you created!!!! I would soooo love to just get JUNK for Christmas!!!
Happy day.
Re: Setting the Thanksgiving Table
These are gorgeous Sue.....love the combination of colors you used.
Happy day.
Re: An OLD Vanity makes a come-back!
I absolutely love your finished piece Geo....the addition of the mirror to the top is soooooo elegant and beautiful. I would love to own this piece!!!
Happy day.
Re: Nite Nite Nightstand
A gorgeous transformation Kenda!!!! Great eye seeing this piece in a different light...I love the addition of the mod podge, and I love the soft brown!
Happy day.
Re: Something to sing about
Hi Midge,
I adore these little cones....I usually make them in all different sizes for holding gifts, but I love your idea with the greens. Well done!
Happy day.
Re: So what do I do with a lot of "tiny" junk?? Maybe a collage or two!
Love these mini-works-of-art Kathy!!! Filled with such wonderful vintage treasures. Beautiful!
Happy day.
Re: Consider Curtain Clothing
This is a wonderful creation----I saved some beautiful old dresses of my grandmothers and am making stockings from them.
Happy day.
Re: What's Behind Junk Drawer # 1
Wow Sue....what a gorgeous display you created from these wonderful drawers---I absolutely love this, but, then again, I love everything you do!!!
Happy day.
Re: Mailbox Hose Holder
This is a great storage idea!
Happy day.
Re: Pennant Christmas Tree Skirt
I have never been one for vintage pennants, but your project has me seeing them in a whole new light. This is a fabulous project--well done!!
Happy day.
Re: Tall Quilt Rack
This makes a wonderful quilt rack. I love the colour you chose.
Happy day.
Re: A Junky Wedding Reception
A match made in heaven!!! Love all your fabulous ideas!
Happy day and congratulations.
Re: "The True Measure of Life..."
Love the quote Jenny and love the piece....you are sooo amazing. So happy to see you posting again....you are always so inspiring and your pieces always show the beauty of your soul!
Happy day.
Re: OIL COOKSTOVE BURNER COVER for CANDLES
What adorable little candle covers!!!
Re: Patriotic Uncle Sam Snowman Candy Container - made from old bedspring
I am loving your Uncle Sam Troy......what fun!!!!
Re: Hall Tree
I love this, and am regretting taking an old door to the dump this past summer....what was I thinking!!!!????!!!
Re: Little Display Cabinet
Absolutely gorgeous....love the paint colours as well.
Re: Reclaimed box clocks
A wonderful re-use project....love these old cases and love your transformation.
Re: A Fan of Photos
A wonderful project....I absolutely love this idea!
Happy day.
Re: It's so "cloche'" to Cristmas time!!!!
A beautiful Christmas arrangement. Love your use of these fabulous cloches.
Happy day.
Re: There's No Place Like a Midwest Home Show!
Gosh do you ever keep busy Lani.......your set up looks absolutely beautiful!!!! Love, love, love your embellishments!
Happy day.
Re: To sleep or To read, that is the question?
Wow...this transformation is gorgeous!
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Re: Candle Light
Very pretty!
Re: World's Largest Pincushion
This chaise in amazing....you did an absolutely fabulous job!!
Happy day.
Re: Birds and Flowers License Plate Art
Absolutely unbelievable!!!! What a gorgeous piece you created for a nursery out of old license plates...well done!!
Happy day.
Re: In other words...
What a fun and fabulous idea....love what you did.
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Re: Weight just a minute...there's junk in those paperweights!
Hi Kathy,
What a great find these paperweights were!!!! I have never come across any.....I so love the collages you have created with them. I bet these will be snatched up right away!!! Have fun at your show.
Happy day.
Re: Winter Green Fresh
I absolutely love this project Sue......a fabulous idea!!!! And in your gorgeous Sue style!
Happy day.
Re: junk art fan pulls
Two great ideas....I love these fancy fan pulls!
Happy day.
Re: Hand lettered signs from rescued wood
Your signs are wonderful and I can't believe the pieces are made from sculpy!!
Happy day.
Re: Over the Top Pens -Vintage Flair Never Goes Out of Style
So sweet!
Re: Roller Skates-Whoohooo!!!
ADORABLE!!! What a fun project!
Happy day.
Re: Feeling A Little Starry-Eyed
Hi Midge,
You have a great eye!!! I love the simplicity of this project and the patina on your wonderful stars!
Happy day.
Re: Vintage Christmas Countdown
An absolutely gorgeous project!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Hey, Hey, Hey . . . It's a Holiday Hay Rack!
A HAY RACK!!??!! I wouldn't have had a clue as to what this piece was.....you created a gorgeous arrangement with it Lani!!!! Love the pieces together.
happy day.
Re: Framing Up Vintage Bus Scrolls
Love these old bus scrolls Jenny...they are all the rage. I would have a very hard time parting with these, and WOULD just have to keep them for myself. Happy to hear you are doing well--have been missing you.
Happy day.
Re: A Window and a Rug
I've never understood how people can walk on these gorgeous works of art that were so painstakingly made (I tried rug hooking once and believe me it IS time consuming!!). I love your option of using it as wall art!
Re: Where did I put the cabinet door this time?
Gorgeous!!! Love this project!
Re: Holiday Trimmings ala Army Surplus
UNBELIEVABLE Sue!!!! These are just great----I love how you always show so many different options/ways of using things.
Re: Door turned desk
ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Time to clean out the basement for the Holidays
I picked up a beautiful red tree stand earlier in the year and was thinking of painting it white....now I can envision what it will look after seeing yours so I can't wait to spray paint it!!! Love these especially the white one.
Happy day.
Re: One of my favorites!
Gorgeous woodworking on this cabinet. It looks great.
Happy day.
Re: Glass Terrarium
What a wonderful combination of pieces to create this fabulous terrarium!!! Beautiful!
Happy day.
Re: Hollydaze make me smile!
Very pretty!!!
Happy day.
Re: Winning with Winter White
Gorgeous Lani---a perfect combination, and I love your arrangement highlighting the great spools!!
Happy day.
Re: Has anyone seen the dictionaries?
Wow, this looks cool. I would love to see a close up of the back.....wonderful idea!
Happy day.
Re: One chair found a home
Gorgeous vignette--hate to say what would happen to this at my house--just as Kenda says!!
Happy day.
Re: Love of old silver
I absolutely love your silver collection Wendy---whether it's tarnished or polished I can never resist any type of silver piece!!!
Happy day.
Re: rusty easel
I love easels.....this is so creative...love it!!!
Happy day.
Re: Chalkboard for Mom
Love this project!
Happy day.
Re: A teensy little shopping trip for my booth
Fabulous finds Annie.....thanks for sharing!
Happy day.
Re: A "washed up" mop bucket? Nope!
You always come up with the most stylish and elegant projects...love this transformation.....simple elegance!!
Happy day.
Re: Sit and Stay
The black chairs are to die for MB, as is that gorgeous table of your grandmothers!!!! Beautiful setting.
Happy day.
Re: wood rack
We have lots of birch trees up at our cabin and when I first saw this I thought you had actually used pieces from the trees. This is beautifully done!! Love it!
Happy day.
Re: A new addition to the front yard
Wow...what an inventive and cool sculpture. Well done!!
Happy day.
Re: A Gift for the Music Teacher
What a wonderfully thoughtful and beautiful gift Sue!!! So very meaningful.
Re: Garden Totem
How I would love to be in your class!!! Very creative!!
Happy day.
Re: 15 yr old unfinished project ;)
Sooo cute....glad you finally finished it.
happy day.
Re: What to do with sap buckets...take a look
Great idea....they look beautiful.
Happy day.
Re: vase cuffs
I loved Sue's tux idea as well, and I love your take on it. Well done.
Happy day.
Re: It's a sifter...it's a shell casing...it's a cigar box...No... it a vase!
Very innovative display ideas Marie. I love them all!
Happy day.
Re: Shakers on a stick
Adorable LuAnn!!
Re: My Holiday Projects
Absolutely gorgeous Christmas ideas Gretchen, and so beautifully displayed!!
happy day.
Re: Old Spindle Repurpose Project "Whimsical Feather Christmas Trees"
Love your feather trees!!
Happy day.
Re: Art Axes
What a great idea.....you did a fabulous job!!
Happy day.
Re: Fall-ing for Junk...
Hi Laurel,
Love your fall junk displays....you have such a knack for creating elegance out of junk!! Your photos are gorgeous.
Happy day.
Re: Sweet Junk at The BitterSweet Cabin
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for sharing your pictures of this great store with us.....I love seeing glimpses of people`s stores and booths. I spy a ton of great ideas in these pictures!!! Thanks for the inspiration Jan, Duane & Kathy!!
Happy day.
Re: Second Hand Rose Occasional Sale
Lani, Lani, Lani.....where do you find the time!! Your junk is amazing and your and Sue's gift of arranging, displaying and photographing things makes me green with envy! Beautiful!!
Happy day.
Re: How to Spruce Up Your Porch
You have such a gift for arranging the most stunningly beautiful displays from pieces of junk. This is gorgeous!
Happy day.
Re: Simple Monday Evening
So simple, and yet, oh, so pretty Sue!
Happy day.
Re: Fall Back Decor
Beautiful fall displays Marybeth!
Happy day.
Re: Dick and Jane Vintage Reader Gift Tags
Adorable idea!
Happy day.
Re: A little Christmas in "The Barn"
Your pics looks great....so wish I could come!
Happy day.
Re: Stirrup Photo Frame
Absolutely gorgeous!
Happy day.
Re: 3 Old Chairs = 1 ReNEWed Bench
This is gorgeous!!! Well done.
Happy day.
Re: Pumpkin Carving Stencil Uses
A wonderful re-use!!!
Happy day.
Re: From frumpy to fabulous!
A gorgeous transformation....love this idea for laundry soap...what a pain it is to tip the container all the time to pour it. I'm definitely going to look for something like this that I can use instead.
happy day.
Re: Leafy Sail Sculpture
Wow..this is gorgeous...your attention to detail is just amazing. Well done!
Happy day.
Re: Ironing board daisy
Wonderful.....love this!!
Happy day.
Re: Solar Chandalier...
What an absolutely fabulous idea..........a wonderful idea for an outside treasure.
Happy day.
Re: Birds of a Feather Grandfather Clock Birdhouse
Love this transformation....absolutely beautiful!
Happy day.
Re: Paris Themed Necklace
Absolutely gorgeous Gretchen. I CAN NOT believe the amazing unique treasures you find and incorporate into your jewelry!!
Happy day.
Re: RING aROUND the Rosie!
You have the best treasures Kathy and all displayed so beautifully.....that mirror IS to die for. Gorgeous post. Thanks for showing us a glimpse into your home.
Happy day.
Re: RE Boutique Sign
WOW!!!! Your signs are absolutely, amazingly, unbelievably, super duper cool and gorgeous!!!
Happy day.
Re: Junk Pumpkins
These are so fabulous!!!!
Happy day.
Re: A Chippy Welcome...
I love this rusty piece with all the treasures hanging off it....beautiful pictures as usual as well!!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Junkin' Punkin" at the Library
Happy day.
Re: Tea Box Projects
You have done an amazing job on these tea chests....love the combination of papers, etc. that you have used. Well done!!
Happy day.
Re: Sew many things to do...with old drawers
A beautiful display you have created. I absolutely love all the vintage sewing pieces.
Happy day.
Re: Redo..Coffee Table and End Table
Love the detail on these pieces....great job.
Happy day.
Re: Book stand of brass on wood
This piece is stunning!!
Happy day.
Re: Vases
This is a great idea for left over scraps.....I love the varying heights you created!!
Happy day.
Re: back porch halloween
Hi Gailmarie,
Love your collection of scales!! This Hallowe'en display is gorgeous....I love pumpkins elevated!!!
Happy day.
Re: Keeper of the Bling
Hi Kenda,
Great re-purpose. How I love, love, love silver trays, and don't they just look a little more elegant elevated!! Love all your bling.
Happy day.
Re: "Emerging from the JunkYard" and Designing for a Cause
Wow MB....congrats....your space looks amazing!!!! Way to inspire others!!!
Happy day.
Re: October Floral of the Month
This is absolutely gorgeous.....I Love it!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Hallway hat and coat rack
Your house is gorgeous with all your beautiful treasures. You and your wife have done such a great job of displaying and re-purposing!!!! So glad you shared all these fabulous pictures with us.
Happy day.
Re: Dart Board Twice Rejuvenated
Happy day.
Re: From discarded pottery....
Love how you recycled these pieces!!
Happy day.
Re: What do a rusty wheelbarrow, gas can, and hand saw have in common?
Love these rusty reds....great finds.
Happy day.
Re: Scarecrow Welcomes Trick or Treaters!
Hi Bev,
Love your little fall door display...welcome to junkmarket..so glad you shared this with us.
Happy day.
Re: From Vanity to artwork station.
Love your re-do.
Happy day.
Re: Hallway Entrance Chandelier
Very creative......looks great.
Happy day.
Re: Another great grate!
Cool grate idea...I love white lights outside (and inside).
Happy day.
Re: Another Crazy Lamp
A WINNING combination Jim!!! Love all the different elements you put together.....the colours in this lamp are amazing. Your house looks gorgeous.
Happy day.
Re: Our Lady of Guadalupe Virgin Mary Shrine
Wonderful combination of items to create this one-of-a-kind piece!!
Happy day.
Re: since everyone does a bedframe bench..... here's mine!
Wow! Gorgeous!!
Happy day.
Re: barn dismantle
What a sweet little barn....can't wait to see what you do with the salvaged wood!
Happy day.
Re: Industrial Fan Grate Wreath
What an absolutely gorgeous wreath you created!!! Love how you used the fan piece as your base and I even love the chippy paint on your garage!!!
Welcome to the junkmarket site!!
Happy day.
Re: Glass Flower
Very pretty!
Happy day.
Re: Recycled Garden -- fence and all
Love the fence and your wreath is wonderful....a beautiful entrance to your cabin.
Happy day.
Re: Trick or Treat...Mwah ah ah!!
Wow Sue....what a great combination of cool junk items to create this totally SPOOK-tacular display.
Happy day.
Re: Vintage School Desk
Love this old school desk.
Happy day.
Re: Garage Sale Yard Fun
A BEAUTIFUL junk display!!!
Happy day.
Re: 8 Pew Country Church Birdhouse "For Birds of Pray"
Love your bird house!!! Well done!
Happy day.
Re: Vintage Rotary Phone Clock
What a wonderful idea....looks great!!!
Happy day.
Re: Junky Tablescape
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Happy day.
Re: Industrial goes Glam
Beautiful table setting Marybeth....love your idea for the napkin rings.
Happy day.
Re: It pays to have friends in Junk places.
Wonderful.....lucky you!!!
Happy day.
Re: Bench from old headboard
What a great find and a great re-purpose!
Happy day.
Re: Garden Arbor Creation
Wow Gretchen....I've never seen a pig crate before and I can't believe they were able to create this amazing arbor from one!!!
It's beautiful!
Happy day.
Re: Wooden Number Tags
Love these numbers!
Happy day.
Re: Retro baby shower
What fun and fabulous ideas!!
Happy day.
Re: "Mommy Central" with Junky Details...
Your old ice box is to die for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love this organization station you created.
Happy day.
Re: "Yes" another window project!!
Very funky...well done!
Happy day.
Re: Potting Table
Gorgeous!!! I absolutely love this. Could I possibly borrow you and your husband for an afternoon!!??!!
Happy day.
Re: My Scrapbook Area
Lucky, lucky you!!! What a wonderful surrounding to let your creative juices flow!!
Happy day.
Re: lace roses
Re: To Read or Not to Read?
Wonderful use of vintage books!
Happy day.
Re: teddy bears
I love this idea of recycling old fabrics into cute little teddy bears!! Well done.
Happy day.
Re: old doors
You have wonderful vintage treasures!
Happy day.
Re: I Had a "LIGHT BULB" Moment
Hi Geo,
This rusty old piece is definitely a KEEPER!!! I love it, and I love your different ways of using it.
Happy day.
Re: Trick or Treat
Hi Jim,
Wow....what great finds and you have combined them all into another JunkArchitect MASTERPIECE!!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Ready for 3rd Gear?
You guys are an AMAZING team.....how inventive to use the hurricane vase!!!! Love Ron's lamp and love your photos!!
Happy day.
Re: Pack it in!
Hi Marybeth
This is a great combination of pieces to form a beautiful little side table. Great job!
Happy day.
Re: Ladder Shelf
I've always loved old ladders and I love what you came up with for this one!!
Happy day.
Re: 1950's Schooldesk
Beautifully painted and distressed!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Trinkets and Treasures Cake
I LOVE this and all the treasures you used. What a very meaningful display!
Happy day.
Re: Candy find me?
This looks fabulous in black and I love your idea of changing up the front piece. So glad you shared this with us.
Happy day.
Re: I gave my Dad "JUNK" for Father's Day!
Absolutely adorable. What a FUN project!!
Happy day.
Re: Old Bedding into Christmas Stockings
Re: BLACK BOARD KITCHEN DOOR
I painted the door in my laundry room to the garage with chalkboard paint a few years ago, and WE STILL have tons of fun with it! Love this idea.
Happy day.
Re: Xray lamp...
What a fun and fabulous shade you created.
Happy day.
Re: Windchime
I bet this sounds so great swinging in the wind. Clever job!
Happy day.
Re: RePurposed Newel Posts
Great idea..........so cute.
Happy day.
Re: Window Pane
I love the little display that you have created with this window frame.
Happy day.
Re: I love a collage
Absolutely beautiful!
Happy day.
Re: First one door...then two!
What a great idea and SO PRETTY!!!
Re: FINALLY!! Organized - sort of...
Your room is so inspiring---I am in love with it. Those lockers are absolutely amazing!!
I would never want to leave this room!
Happy day.
Re: Edible Centerpiece
This is such a pretty little centerpiece Sue. Beautiful wood gear mold--unbelievable!
Re: Fall Decorations
What a great find and price this was!!! It looks so pretty filled with the pumpkins and what a great selection of pumpkins!!!
Happy day.
Re: A pair of buttoned up lamps
What an adorably sweet project Jackie. I am loving all your posts!!!!
Happy day.
Re: Anniversary wind chime
What a very special gift!
Happy day.
Re: i'll never do this again:)!
I absolutely love this little skirt. You have done an amazing job.
Happy day.
Re: Happy Autumn
This is an outstandingly BEAUTIFUL fall display. I love the cart you found--how perfect is the orange trim on it!!!! Your pictures are stunning!!!
Happy day.
Re: Junk fall decor
I think that this is DEFINITELY A WINNER!!! I love the combination of elements in the red box....I have a funky orange box somewhere in the basement and you have inspired me to do something with it!!!
Happy day and welcome to the JMS site.
Re: Family Jewles
You know how much I LOVE these Alice. They are absolutely gorgeous!!!!
Happy day.
Re: WORDS OF WISDOM
I'm always on the look out for vintage flashcards, but have never come across any.....your project just makes me want them more!
Happy day.
Re: Shutter doors
This is gorgeous. Beautiful job.
Happy day.
Re: GARDEN ROOM TABLE
I love how this turned out, and I love the colour combination you used!
Happy day.
Re: ANTIQUE CLOCK CASE REPURPOSED
This is a wonderful piece to showcase your special items. So glad you shared it with us all.
Happy day.
Re: FRAME-UP!
Love the simple elegance of this piece.
Happy day.
Re: button necklace
The necklace is gorgeous, as is your wonderful vignette.
Happy day.
Re: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without...
Absolutely gorgeous Jackie!!!!! How lucky you are to find all the grain sacks, and you have created stunning pieces with them!
Happy day.
Re: Junk on "Parade"
Love these pieces Marybeth.....the dresser is to die for!!! Love the apple juicer!
Happy day.
Re: This Old Mom, She Has Junk (lots of it!) 3
What a wonderful creative filled space!!!
Happy day.
Re: Festive Fall "JUNK" Scarecrows
What a fun idea....so glad you shared them with us.
Happy day.
Re: Potting Table
What a wonderful team. These are absolutely gorgeous. Wish I could have one out in my backyard.
Happy day.
Re: This aint your daddy's grill anymore...
Wow Marie....this may be the most creative re-purpose that I have ever seen!!! What a fabulous idea. Love it!!
Happy day.
Re: FANCIFUL GARDEN GATE
Absolutely beautiful.
Happy day.
Re: EXOTIC YET FUN BED CANOPY
I would love to see more pictures of this project. It looks absolutely gorgeous. I love what you have done.
Happy day.
Re: I'm all out of tissues...
I love these old tissue boxes Marie....and I love your ideas for them.
Happy day.
Re: Mosaic Table
What a great project. Well done.
Happy day.
Re: new use for vintage pokerchips
Beautiful. What a fabulous idea your daughter had.
Happy day.
Re: bench
Absolutely gorgeous.
Happy day.
Re: Prize
Gosh, not another Minnesota junk event!!!??!! Like I've said before, you guys have ALL THE FUN AND ALL THE JUNK!!!! I really think I'll be re-locating now. Oh right..not sure how that would go over with the kids, the husband, the job, the rest of the family...UM..will have to think on that.
So wish I could shop at this event.
Re: RC Cola Cooler Turns Over a New Leaf
What a great idea Geo....love it, and, yes, I have been missing you as well.
Happy day.
Re: Recycled Lemonade Bottles
These are amazing......my boys would love them as well, as would all their friends. Your painting skill is astounding!!
Happy day.
Re: Pumpkin Jewelry Collage
Very sweet....I was looking for some orange jewelry as well, and it is very hard to find.
Happy day.
Re: Climbing my Chippy Ladder to Success!
What a beautiful addition to your gorgeous home Lani. The aged patina on this piece is absolutely wonderful, and you have an amazing knack for displaying items!!!
Happy day.
Re: Artful Rust
Oops so sorry Kenda.....typing tooooo fast as trying to get to work on time...LOL!!!!! Hah now I have tooooo ruuuunnnn!!
Re: Dramatic Red Side Table
Your table is stunning....love the colours you used and the addition of the romantic lady.
Happy day.
Re: TIME IS THE KEY
I sooo love art that has meaning. These pieces are beautiful!!
Happy day.
Re: TIME IS THE KEY--AGAIN AND AGAIN....
Very sweet...love the combination of junk elements.
Happy day.
Re: Artful Rust
You SCORED!!!!! Great find.....how I love old pieces of tin. The fellow at our local antique store thinks I'm nuts as I'm always wanting stuff he has out in his pile for the landfill!!! He really doesn't GET it!!
Happy day Kendra.
Re: Organ Pipe Photo Holders
Just stunning Sue. What a mind you have!!!
Happy day.
Re: found object assemblage
Wow....absolutely beautiful. Love the mix of elements.
Happy day.
Re: earring Christmas ornaments
Your Christmas tree and vignette is STUNNING!!
Happy day.
Re: A great grate
This looks fabulous Marie. Love your idea of using the faucets as feet.
Happy day.
Re: Escutcheon plates
Beautiful finds.
Happy day.
Re: UPSIDE DOWN HANGING LAMP
Beautiful.....love this idea.
Happy day.
Re: My first antique mall booth!
Your booth looks absolutely fabulous..........I am salivating!! Your paint jobs are spectacular, and you have put everything together so beautifully. It must be so hard, though, to put up your wonderful finds for sale. I don't know about that chair and baby crib, especially, I know I would definitely be KEEPING them for myself!!!
Happy day!
Re: Springfield Extravaganza - some of our stuff...Part III
Wow Kathy!!!!...I'm sooo impressed with all your and Terri's projects. Love what you did with the magazine ads. I didn't know you were into collaging as well.....so sweet!!
Love everything.
Oh yes....and the hand mirrors??---to die for!!!
Re: warrenton or bust!!! Well warrenton busted us!!!
Re: "While visions of giraffes and zebras danced in her head"
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Happy day.
Re: Autumn Junk
I love all these great finds you have used in your decorating. It is a real gift to be able to put things together so beautifully.
Happy day.
Re: Gas Lamp to Candlestick: Quick, Easy and Pretty Too!
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!
Re: New life for old objects
I LOVE this!!!
Re: Tetley, a different breed of dog
SO A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!! So happy to see your posts. They are all beautiful one-of-a-kind!!!
Happy day.
Re: Almost Ready For Our 7th Fall Country Junk Sale Friday 10/2 and Saturday 10/3 from 9-5
OH MY GOSH.....WOW....is all I can say!!
Best of fun and luck.
Re: Motor City Mini License Plate Art
Amazing....love your license plate creations.
Re: Welcome to The Dark Side.....Of Color
Love your warm colours.....you have a great gift for putting colours together and making a warm, cozy environment (one of the reasons my house is all black and white and cream is because I have a hard time with putting colour together, so I envy people that can so cozily!). You have wonderful junk finds incorporated into your decorating. I love how each one has a story!
So nice to have a look into your wonderful home. How about a cup of tea next time?
Happy day my friend.
Re: Funkalious, Junkalious Lamps
Extremely unique and cool. Great job. So glad you shared your wonderful projects with us.
Re: "Olive" She's one trashy lady!
Absolutely adorably cool.
Happy day.
Re: Boot Scootin' Planters
Absolutely adorable.....welcome to the junkmarket site. So happy to see your post.
Re: Welcome Fall!
Love all these junk elements. Your first picture with the wine bottle in the old roller skates is amazing.
Re: Hemming-Way
JIM......I LOVE these!!!! Amazing use of junk elements to create these one-of-a-kind easels and frames. Another PERFECT project.....and your kids are adorable. How quickly they grow up, eh!!??!!
Happy day.
Re: Warrenton, bay-bee!
Looks fabulous Annie.....I'll check your blog after work today.
Happy day.
Re: Window
Your window looks fabulous.....so excited that you found a great store for junk shopping.
Happy day.
Re: Springfield Extravaganza - Part II - so much to see and so little time!
Hi Kathy,
I so enjoy seeing these posts, as we don't have anything that compares where I live. I actually can't believe my eyes looking at all the amazing finds--very curious to know what the pricing is like. Our local flea market has changed in the past few years and now it is mostly new cheapy dollar store stuff.
I think the thingy you didn't know about is an old shoe cleaner.....people used them to clean the muck off the bottom of their shoes before going inside.
Happy day my friend.
Re: De-Light-ful Serving Pieces...Inspired by Shabby Chick...
Your bases are gorgeous. Love, love, love this idea. A beautiful setting....I sure bet your friends were impressed.
Re: CandyLand 50th Anniversary Tin turned Tin Wall Clock
This is so adorable Ang......love the cutesy ribbon that you used as well. What a great idea about dismantling the clocks.
Happy day my friend.
Re: Fall Apple Fest Centerpiece
I was just going to say what Kathy did.....I love vintage mirrors....your tablescape looks beautiful.
Happy day.
Re: Miniature US License Plate Map by Design Turnpike
Very cool!!!
Re: Ford Logo License Plate Art by Design Turnpike
Your license plate art is AMAZING!!!! So glad to see you posting. I look forward to seeing more!
Re: Stamp Box
I really had to laugh at your post......the other day I found an old diary of mine from high school full of famous quotations.....I have been collecting quotes for many years, but had forgotten that I even did it in highschool until I opened this diary and started reading....too funny!!
This project is so neat...you were ahead of your time!!
Re: Candle stick flowers
Very pretty creations. So glad you shared them with us.
Happy day.
Re: From the book JUNK BEAUTIFUL.....
This turned out absolutely beautifully. I, too, have gained soooo much inspiration from the junkmarket books. Thanks for sharing your great project with us.
Re: "FALL"ing for the Springfield Extravaganza - Part I...
Hi kathy,
Love your new pic.....and love all the treasures in your booth. AMAZING finds and presentation!!!
Re: Simply Said
Such a sweet little project MaryBeth. I have a wishblade for cutting letters, etc. that I have decided IS THE BEST thing since sliced bread!!
Happy day.
Re: You Can't Take the Fancy Out of Fancy...
Gosh, you NEVER cease to AMAZE me........this is gorgeous!!! How inventive....I bought one of these the other day to turn it into a .............you guessed it..........candle holder!!??!! But now I am re-thinking that!!!
Happy day Sue.
Re: My Simple Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday Project!
Wow....unbelievable. They all look gorgeous. Very inventive. I once decorated for a fundraising event for people living on the street-----I went around collecting hubcaps off the side of the road and used them for centerpieces---anyways, when I saw your last project (it reminds me of the inside of a wheel thingy) I thought those would have made awesome centerpieces with the glass on top.
Thanks for inspiring!!
Re: Infant's Chiffarobe turned Primitive Pie Safe
Re: Night-night Sugar...
What a fabulous re-purpose.....you always have such GREAT ideas!!!
Re: what to do with cute old purses, flowers, and ribbon
Great idea....I likey!! Lani told me that she sometimes uses old purses as gift bags, and I thought that was a great idea as well.....I think it was Lani that told me.....I'm pretty sure it was!!??!!
Re: My version of teacup chandelier
This is very pretty.....so glad you posted!!
Re: Serving up a "light" snack - vintage junk-style!
Oooooohhhhh Kathy, thank you so much for remembering. I ADORE this project. It may have been simple, but it is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Yes, I am agreeing with Marie, but glad she was the first to say it, as I didn't want to attempt to spell VICARIOUSLY!!!!??!!
Uh oh Amy.....not to sure about those cow parts!!!! Yucky!! (LOL).
Love you both!!
Re: Reel-ly Fun New Plant Stand...
What a coooool piece!! I so love your decorating style--every thing is so warm and welcoming!!!
Re: 34 Birdhouses in total...I don't know if that's enough
I WANT that white one in the forefront on the post!!! So cute!!
Re: And yet EVEN more Birdhouses!
Loving your collection!!
Re: And MORE Birdhouses...
Again, I am inspired. I have tons of stair posts I (my son) picked up from the side of the road, so will have to get busy mounting some bird houses to them.
Re: Just the START of my birdhouse collection...
Very inspiring!! I have always loved birdhouses. I love the one your hubby did.
Re: Trundling Along
Hi Geo,
I love this.....I have been on the lookout for a crib spring!! Love your added webbing and the fish thingy--can't believe I passed on a string the other day.
Happy day!
Re: A Simple Monday "Ah Ha!" Moment
Wow...is all I can say!! Simply elegant!
Re: In the HOT seat...
Wow....your chair is a piece of art. What a great idea with the old ties!!
Re: My Shabby tea light
A lovely re-do!
Re: Old tool chest becomes a piece of furniture for my work room!
I am in love with this piece......it turned out great. Your studio looks wonderful!!
Re: Bed Spring Candle Holder
Lov-e-ly Sue. I am really enjoying the editors challenge...and am anxiously awaiting the dreaded umbrella thingy Amy contributed!!
Re: Barn Burner Wall Sconce
Hi Jim,
Another winning combination of rusty elements. I really adore this....and your photography is such a joy.
Re: Ladders aren't just for climbing anymore!
Re: Half-size Hall Tree
Love this little hall tree.
Re: Picket Fence Shelves
Love this. I'm always on the lookout for old fence pickets. I love Anna Corba's (Found Cat Studio) work, and she often uses fence pickets in her art work. Your posts are all beautiful.
Re: From suitcase to storage / table
A very pretty transformation!! And I love your little tray.
Re: This Old Mom, She Has Junk (lots of it!) 2
Great ideas for incorporating beautiful junk into home decor...so glad you shared!
Re: Vintage Notion Box Turned Funky Jewelry Box
This turned out absolutely beautifully....I love it, and I agree with Jim...your painting technique looks great. Love the little number tag too.
Thank you so much to you and my friend Rustydiva for the words of praise....you guys are just toooo sweet.
Re: This Old Mom, She Has Junk (lots of it!) 1
Lovely pictures--so glad you shared.
Re: Drawer Caddy
I'm so loving your style. Sure wish I could find some old drawers---would love to try this. Keep posting--I'll be watching for you!
Re: Window of Roses
Again, gorgeous!!!!
Re: Not your ordinary gun cabinet
Wow...this looks gorgeous. So glad you posted.
Re: Halloween Decoration
This looks really neat!! Great job.
Re: Sunny Table transformation
EVERYTHING you DO turns out perfect Troy!!! This is gorgeous. Hey, what about those painting lessons---Annie and I really need them!!!!
Re: old wood window made into a message board
Looks great! So what was the issue with the picture posting--did you find out?
Re: Jelly Cupboard from Junk
Love the cupboard and your fall display is gorgeous.
Re: Oh Junk Angel of Wind Chimes
This is so cute.....love it! I always snatch those thingys up when I find them, as I find that anything with a cherub sells fast!! You did a great job and I love the blue ribbon.
Re: Just Plain Horse Sense
Oh Jenny....how absolutely cool. I so love your art work...it is all so amazing!! Hope you are having fun with your new venture.
Re: "PARISIEN ADVENTURES"
Thank you ALL so much for the wonderful comments!!! I really appreciate you all!!!
Just a word about the vinyls...........yes, they are hard to find!!! I found a scrapbooking store called "treasury of memories" in Bellingham, Washington that you can order vinyls from on line. Just google search them----they will do any font, size and wording for you. You can also buy sheets of vinyl letters at office supply stores. Also, asking at your local scrapbooking store might be helpful--sometimes they can order in stuff they don't usually carry.
Hope that helps.
Re: Call me!
Great, fun-filled ideas Marybeth.
Re: Chippy Cottage Charm Flea market booth
Wow..........everything looks great....wish I could stop by!!!
Re: Stocking up for my booth...
Great finds for your booth...I know you'll do great. Have fun!!
Re: Old grain elevator rack....
What a fabulous find......I love hearing the stories behind the junk pieces!!!
Re: Rock on Monday!
Well,.....happy, happy birthday to you!!!! Love your sweet little projects...what a great idea with the rub-ons and the rocks. Great weathered bird house too!!! Hope you are having a great junking day!
Re: Keeping it Simple
So pretty Sue. I adore vintage trophies and the necklace is to die for!
Re: 3 dollar glass dome!
I love this dome and the painted base looks great!
Re: There might be something FISHY about this FUN(nel) lamp!
This is so great Marie....love it!!
Re: Garden Cloche
Love this!!
Re: KING OF KINGS
Love your pieces Alice.....!!!
Re: An old window gets a new job...message central!
Hi Kathy,
This is fabulous!!! What a great idea for a junk organizer, and I love all your added details, like the clothespins and scrabble letters!
Re: Friends what would we do with out them
This is so sweet Alice....you did a BEAUTIFUL job!!!
Re: Vintage gems
Soooooooo pretty!!!
Re: More gems
Love the mix of vintage elements!!!
Re: Vintage Redesign Jewelry - From Raw Elements to Fun
Gosh, what can I say Gretchen!!??!!....SUPERBLY WONDERFUL, AMAZING, STUNNING, MARVELOUS, BEYOND GORGEOUS, UNBELIEVABLE, BEAUTIFUL.....REALLY.......I just can't find the words!!
Re: Another 9-11 Tribute
Absolutely beautiful Midge....it took my breath away.
In my thoughts,
Re: Pick up the pieces.. but Never Forget.... 9-11 Tribute
It is hard to find the words to describe how meaningful and special this piece is.
In my thoughts,
Re: There's safety in numbers
This is a beautiful collection of clocks and your little vignette is gorgeous.
Re: End of the Summer Retro Picnic!
ABSOLUTELY LOVELY LANI!!!! EVERYTHING looks amazing!!
Re: A night at the doll cemetary...
They are a bit spooky, but there is definitely something very visually appealing about these old doll heads....I especially like what you did with the chandelier!!!
Re: Wish I Had a Penny....
I love the piece of galvanized metal as the roof!!! A great project!!!
Re: Head on Over
What a great idea....looks fabulous!!
Re: "Kind Words Will Unlock An Iron Door"
I've been missing your beautiful meaning-filled pieces....this is a stunner. Love it!!
Re: Bird Cage Chandelier
What a great idea....this bird cage looks beautiful as an outdoor chandelier. So glad you shared and welcome to the junkmarket site!!!
Re: Don't Be Chicken! Guess What this used to be...
This is FABULOUS Midge.......I love, love it as a coffee table and the piece you put the flowers in--wonderful--I'm so glad you kept it as part of the piece!!!
Re: Let Me Entertain You
Such a pretty post.....congrats on becoming a contributor!!
Re: iron & lace headboard
What a peaceful haven you have created with your vintage finds....very pretty!!
Re: kitchen windchime
So pretty....I love chimes made from old silverware!!
Re: glass candle holder
This is soooo pretty....I think I have the same plate you used on top!!! Love your added bling!!!
Welcome to the junkmarket site...so glad you posted your creations!!!
Re: No Labor Day Monday
This is simply wonderful Sue.
Re: Seashell adorned Victorian Mirror
Oh Troy...every thing you touch turns beautiful!!! Lovely, lovely, lovely.
Re: what do you do with wine glasses, silver platters, grapes, and gorilla superglue?
Oops I think I missed this project while away in the summer....I love it!!!! I tried doing something similiar to this and got that gorilla glue all over my fingers!!!! My fingers were stuck together and I was screaming EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY and my three boys came running (they think I'm kind of strange!!!). Anyways, luckily some hot water solved the problem!!
Re: Junky Sconce
Hi Kenda
Just wanted to say again how much I love this project, and thank you for your very kind comments on my lamp project post. I am continually inspired by the people on this site, and all the support and encouragement means a lot.
Happy junking!!!
Re: simple monday fix to unfinished project ;)
Hi Colleen
I was just reading the very nice comment you left on my lamp project post, and then I clicked on your name and read your bio........and just had to tell you that I AM A NURSE AS WELL. Too cool!!!
Thanks for your very sweet comments. Hope you'll read this!
Re: Door Headboard for the Guest Room
What a gorgeous room.........I love, love, love black and white. Love what you did with these doors!!
Re: Backdoor Cross
Wow..........this turned out absolutely gorgeous!!!! Beautiful.
Re: Trophy Coat Rack
What a fun idea for old trophies. Great job!!!!
Re: Vintage glass flower frog turned wind chime
What a lovely idea for these old glass flower frogs. So glad you shared and welcome to the junkmarket site!!!!!
Re: Summer Brunch with Some Fancy Junk
Love, love, love all your thrifty finds. Your finished table setting looks beautiful.
Re: Teacup chandelier/candelier
Very pretty!!!
Re: Light base repurposed into candle holder
I love the detail on these old light fixtures...this is a beautiful idea.
Re: This little Diva's green with envy and dripping with bling!
Very funky!!
Re: Brassy Broad Lights up my life!
A beautiful new-to-you chandelier. Well done!!
Re: ICE COLD Canada Dry Ginger Ale Wall Art
I can only imagine ALL the PATIENCE that this project took after trying to cut some chicken wire to fit a frame. Hope you are not all scratched and cut up like I am!!??!!
This is just too cool Jenny---love it!
Re: A Look at the Bright Side...
Your porch is absolutely charming, as are all the very cool junk pieces that you have added here and there!!! I, too, am feeling a little sad about summer coming to an end. My three boys will be returning to school next Tuesday, and I always find it bittersweet!!! Will have to get busy with some junk projects!!
Re: Flower Centerpiece: Milk bottle Vases in Weathered Canning Jar Lifter
Your creation is simply beautiful!!! So glad that you shared it with us.
Re: From garden fence...to cloche...to chandelier!
Hi Kathy,
This is so pretty and a real work of junk!! I am always on the lookout for old garden fencing, but, alas, have never,ever,found any....I almost bought new today after seeing your cloche, but decided to take to the junk stores instead with renewed vigor!!!
You always come up with the greatest ideas....I am still waiting for a close up of that masterpiece you served your food in at Amy's blog party. Hope you are having a fun junk filled day!!
Re: Look what I found
J-E-A-L-O-U-S!!!!!------That's what I am!!!
Re: Milkstool Chalkboard
What a great idea.....just love what you did with this broken stool.
Re: Bird Perch 2 Tiered Server
Love everything about this project Christina. Well done!
Re: Don't be Chicken - Nightlight
This looks fabulous Jim....love it!!! And your photography is stunning (as usual!)!!
Re: File and Magazine Holder
Love, love, love this!!!
Re: Junky Sconce
You know I LOVE this Rustydiva!! What a find that candle sconce was and I love what you did with it.
Re: What a Hoe!
You are tooooooo funny...what a hoe!!!! Great ideas!
Re: Time to water? Nope, time to relax!
Adorable Marie............great idea to turn a watering can into a clock!!
Re: Live from Charlotte, North Carolina
Looks like FUN Sue. Love Janna's creations!!!
Re: Moving into 2nd Gear!!
Stunning photography Amy........this lamp is soooooo COOL!!!
Re: I Don't Know Why This Caged Bird Would Sing....
An absolutely beautiful post Midge..........so many wonderful junk pieces!!
Re: Just a little more to snack on...
Gorgeous Midge (and yummy too!)!!
Re: Bird Totem
This is sooooo beautiful Cristina!!
Re: A shabby chic lamp makeover
What a fabulous idea to use the chenile for your shade. This lamp turned out beautifully!!!
Re: Thrift Store Candle Holders
Re: From garden fence to cloche - an unexpected project!
Love this cloche idea Kathy.........too funny as I have been busy trying to make cloches out of chicken wire....I like yours better, but bet it was hard on the hands!!!
Re: Touchdown!
This is such a fabulous gift for a young football player...bet he really appreciated it!! Great idea using the old game piece.
Re: Chippy Sconce Redo...
Love these old light sconces......they look great.
Re: JMS Post from the Past - "I'm Going All the Way to the Top!"
A FABULOUS find Lani and it looks great above your closet doors (which are fabulous as well).
Re: Tiered Server
This is beautiful Christina.......great piece.
Re: A few of my favorite things - from Oronoco with LOVE!!
Amazing junk finds in Minnesota........is it the vintage capital of the US?
Re: Repurposed Door into hall tree (my first post)
This is a gorgeous piece!!!!!!! So glad you shared it with us all!
Re: shell shelf
So glad you saved this awesome piece of wood........welcome to the site........keep posting.
Re: Pick Another Daisy
You start with the simpliest things and then work...MAGIC!! A magnificient post with so many great ideas.
Re: My herb garden.
I absolutely adore the colour of your wagon........I planted an old red one up one year and it was one of my first posts on the junkmarket site. Welcome to the junkmarket site!!
Re: ive had this glass jug for 30 yrs
Did you use a special lamp kit for bottles?? I am anxious to try a project like this using some old decanters I have.
Re: my washer in full bloom
What a great vintage piece that is and it looks wonderful filled with flowers!!!
Re: My Picks from Oronoco
Hi Sue,
I have been anxiously awaiting a post from Oronoco.........and I am salivating at all those GREAT finds. So glad you guys had such a blast, and I can't wait to see and hear more about it!!!!
Oh........and I can't wait to see what you have planned for that gas pump thing!!??!!
Re: Michigan Yard Sale Trail
Great finds Luann. Can't wait to see what you do with them!!
Re: Cabin Put-ZEN
Looks great...........I especially love your window project!!
Re: Garden Adornment
Love your garden junk ideas.......so glad you shared.
Re: Beautiful glass lids and bowls...
What a fabulous idea......I too, have a bunch of old glass tops.......a great use for them.
Re: Breadbox Beautifies Bath By Banishing Beauty Bottles!
Great idea......love the use of the chalkboard paint!!!
Re: Southern Comfort Table
Wow...........ten hours to yourself!!!........sounds like heaven!! Love this great crate table!!!
Re: "The Twelve Best"~Vintage Clock
Love the patina on this old tin Jim.........and I love how you re-purposed it into a clock. Great idea to add the base.
Re: Old Mother Hubbard
What an awesome idea.............I love the old Mother Hubbard ironing board!!!!! This is another GREAT re-purpose!!!!
Re: makayla room
So sweet...........lucky Mikayla!!!
Re: lunch boxs
Great finds Lutrell............I've never seen a vintage hair dryer........so cool!!
Re: Once Upon a Time in Texas.....
Your story is even better than Cinderella and Prince Charming...........what luck!!!! I love all the pieces you have shown. Have fun!!!
Re: Interactive Kids' Art Project
This is a fabulous idea...........love it!!!
Re: JUNKY OFFICE PROJECT
Well done............beautiful transformation!!
Re: Vintage Caster Easel with Bon Ami sign
This turned out beautifully...........I definitely want to try this project!!
Re: Corkboard Facelift
Wonderful transformation!!!!
Re: Have a "Belt"!!!
I love this idea.........thanks for sharing!!!
Re: grandkids junk
Such beautiful projects you did with your grandkids Lutrell.........my grandma always had projects for me to do when I visited, and it was always such a special treat and a wonderful memory!!!
Re: junk house
I am soooooooo envious!!
Re: storage rack
This looks beautiful Lutrell. Great job.
Re: Old Timer Checkerboard Table
Beautifully done.
Re: Dr Pepper Crate Table
Looks great Lindsey. Well done!!
Re: Bird Cage Lighting
This is a beautiful piece and the reflection is simply gorgeous. Well done!!
Re: Recipe holder
I've done these with the fork turned the other way, but I really like how you used a base for this. Well done.
Re: 650 Mile Garage Sales Pictures
WOW!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like F-U-N!!! So great that you put the sign up and are telling people about the junkmarket site.
Re: A Touch of Class
Hey Sue,
I absolutely LOVE what you have done with this....have to say that I had that little piece of junk for a very long time and had NO idea what to do with it, but you (in less than a week) have turned it into to something FABULOUS!!! I wish I had one of these now........WELL DONE!!!(like always).
Re: Old Door Corner Shelves
This is a fabulous idea.........looks great!!
Re: Journals
Love your journals!!
Re: old canadian airforce foot locker
Hi Kari,
I, too, have enjoyed looking at each of your posts.....you have some marvelous junk (you know I mean that in the nicest way!), and have displayed it beautifully throughout your home. Welcome to the junkmarket site!!!
Re: ...with a Junk Junk here & a Junk Junk there
What great salvaged finds!!!! Lucky you!!
Re: Architectural pieces and cloches two of my favorite things.
This shelf is gorgeous Alice.....and I, too, love cloches!!! What a story that is about your fire house find!! Can't wait to see more of your salvaged pieces.
Re: The Five Feet Table
Steel shoe sole cutters!!??!!...who would have thought to recreate these into a funky stylish table.....oh, that's right.....JennyK!!! Marvelous Jenny.......this turned out absolutely awesome.
Re: Old liquor cabinet is my best guess
Love this piece..........well done and welcome to the JMS site.
Re: Coffee time!
Love these old coffee sacks...........a great find. I like your idea of leaving the screen in the window as well.
Re: Old Kerosene Cans
Fabulous projects!!!
Re: Girls' night at the workshop...it's nothing but fun!!!
These wreaths look fun and fabulous.........what a GREAT idea.....a great project for rusty pieces of junk. I think I will try one as well.
Re: Heir-Loom
The picture of your grammy is ADORABLE, AND I love the funky frame you created. You have such great vision with your junk pieces.
Re: Candle Holder for the Garden
Very Pretty...........love the glass colours.
Re: Junkin' Jewels
I AM jealous!!!!!!!!!
Re: "Jazzy" Radio Light...
Hi Chippingcharm,
Your post is beautiful........fabulous photography. What a great idea to turn the old radio into a light.........and I love the bedsprings.
Re: Witch Hazel Barrel Top Table
Hey Georgia,
Like I've said before..........you find the bestest junk ever!!! What a find..........this table creation is fabulous!!
Re: Desk with Chalkboard Top
This is great.....I love any thing done with chalkboard paint!!!
Re: Treasured Trunk
Great project and very meaningful as well!
Re: Wheels on fire
Fabulous idea Rob!
Re: husband
I see treasures abound at your house Lutrell!!!
Re: A Shakespearean moment
Ohhhhhhhhh....I love that wire cloche Audlyenuf!!! What a great find. Your married junk items look wonderful.
Re: Chalk Liner Wreath
EXTREMELY INVENTIVE Sue. This looks beautiful.......you can turn any old piece of junk into a thing of beauty.
Re: Circuit Breaker Box Clock
This is sooooooooo great Jenny....love it!!!
Re: Camp Lamp
This is so great.......a perfect summer project!!! I love this light.....every detail.....right down to the vintage cord!!!
Hope you are having a GREAT summer!!!
Re: What to get for the junker who has (almost) everything??? It's a "challenge" that's for sure!
Hi Kathy,
You have the best junk........I would die for a day in your basement. I love this challenge idea you came up with!! It is so fun to see what each contributor chose for Sue, and even funner to see what she will do with it!!
Re: old chair
You and your sister sure do have some great junk finds. So nice to see you both posting!!!
Re: lamp base
What a great idea to use to recycle old lamps.
Re: old coke signs
These are REALLY cool vintage signs.........what a great find. Does your husband's friend have any more work that needs to be done.......maybe I could come over and help out for a treasure like this!!! LOL
Re: You knew it was coming...
I LOVE your birdhouse Rob!!! I want to try making one of these.
Re: Sentimental Junk...
Your house looks GORGEOUS Chippingcharm!!! Your treasures add to it's character. This is a beautiful post. So glad you showed us into your home!!!
Re: What do you do with an old window and $1 garage sale shutters?
What a beautiful combination of wonderful junk pieces. Love this creation.
Re: Country store beaded board bird house
These are adorable.
Re: Our Name in Junk!
A big welcome to the JMS site.......I love your letters!!
Re: SIGN
What a great use for an old ceiling fan blade.........looks like you are having lots of good old junking fun, and so nice to see it's a family endeavor.
Re: old tools
Love your collection of old tools.............anything with a bit of rust on it is a favorite of mine!!
Re: MY HOME MADE CHANDELIER!! .
Very inventive use of an old table top. Nicely done. Welcome to the JMS site.
Re: ~Mother's Day Present From Hubby~
Ingenious use of great junk pieces in your yard!!! Your flowers are gorgeous.
Re: Don't Forget...Oronoco is This Weekend!!
I, too, wish I could be there.........it seems like you American girls have ALL the fun, and ALLLLLLLL the GREAT junk!!!
Re: Garage Sale Table Turned Out Neat!
What a fun idea for a games room. Your painting skill astounds me.....I have several things in the garage waiting for a paint job, but my motivation for painting is low, low, low. This makes me want to get right at it....WELL,...maybe tomorrow!!??!!
Re: earring holder
What a fun idea Marie.....now you have me thinking ......guess I'll have to make yet ANOTHER trip to the thrift store!!!
Re: Old farm to new home!
What meaningful pieces to fill a home with.....beautiful job!!! So glad you figured out how to post your pictures!! Can't wait to see more.
Re: Recycled Window
Beautiful job!!
Re: Old Washing Machine now a Planter
Five dollars!!!???!!.....you've got to be kidding!!!! What a great find!!
Re: Garden Glass Topiary
I see you live in Virginia..........I live in British Columbia, Canada..........well, we're kind of neighbours aren't we!!!??!! LOL!!! Love your garden creation.
Re: Rug for Safety!
You are amazing!!
Re: Candle Wall Sconces
A very pretty way to display the sconces.......I love the background you used in the frames.
Re: Ribbon, ribbon, everywhere...
A great solution for all that ribbon Marie........I've been trying to come up with some kind of a solution using vintage kleenex box covers. I also have a bunch of ribbon on curtain rods in my craft room, but it is kind of a pain when the rolls need changing.
Happy ribboning......
Re: Ribbon, ribbon, everywhere...
A great solution for all that ribbon Marie........I've been trying to come up with some kind of a solution using vintage kleenex box covers. I also have a bunch of ribbon on curtain rods in my craft room, but it is kind of a pain when the rolls need changing.
Happy ribboning......
Re: Frameous solutions
I love the hands picture, and you came up with a great solution to cover the bulb!!
Re: Doesn't Matter if it's Black or White . . . .
Your decorating is AMAZING Lani......so many extraordinary treasures!!!! I, too, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE black and white and my house is mostly decorated in those colours as well. People die when they see the white furniture as I have three boys and a dog, but no worries bleach does wonders!!!
So nice to see into that beautiful home of yours!!!
Re: Old electric panels?
Well, a BIG WELCOME to the junkmarket site........I've often dreamed of working in a dump as a friend's husband does part time and it is AMAZING what he comes home with. I envy you.....can't wait to see the finished product. Be sure to show us more of your finds.
Re: Boot Scoot ~N~ Birdie
What a great idea..........bet the birdies love it too!!
Re: My New Antique Shutter Headboard!!
Can you and the handy dandy handyman come to my house!!??!! I love this and the crown molding finishes it off perfectly.
Re: Wiry Joe Clock
Your projects are always so fun, and always bring a smile to my face. I love this......the colours on the face of the clock are great, and the addition of the painted washer and orange hand set it off beautifully.
Hope you are having tons of fun with your new venture!!
Re: Look What I Saved From the Trash!
Your house is full of treasures!! Great save on this desk.
Re: See the Light
I LOVE your lamps. What a great look the sisal rope gives to them....they would be beautiful in a lake/ocean side cottage.
Well done!! (And I love the river rock embellishment!)
Re: ~More Glass Garden-Art~
Very pretty flowers Triple D!!!! Those elevated barrels in the background look pretty cool too!
Re: Key holder
Cool project!!
Re: Gone Crazy!
Hi Audlyenuf..............
We ALL feel the same so please don't feel like you have to apologize!!!!! While most people I know appreciate my style and are very encouraging, they really just "don't get it" so this site has been an amazing source of inspiration and creativity (as well as a morale booster!!) for me as well.
We spend a lot of the summer at our cabin where there is no internet/phone/cable connection so,...honestly,....the thing I miss the most??.....my junkmarket family!!!
So anyways, please, please, please don't back off.......we all understand and appreciate you!!!!
And, once again, a big thankyou to Sue for the JMS site!!!
Re: Projects from the Pages of a Book
GOSH Sue.......you never cease to amaze me. You can take any thing on this earth and make it look stunning. Absolutely beautiful post, absolutely great ideas!!! Just love the shade of green you have used.
Re: Gardens at Cabin Update
I, too, love to garden and can appreciate all the hard work that has gone into creating this little haven. Everything looks BEAUTIFUL, and I am so glad you shared your little heaven on earth with us all. Hope you are having a FABULOUS summer!!
Re: Stool Transformation
Well you ALL know I'm a 'shabby chic' kind of girl, but the transformation you did on this stool is unbelievable!!! Your cushion is AMAZING, as is your wonderful paint job!! Well done, and so glad you posted!!! Can't wait to see more of your work.
Re: Old blue bottle bug
Welcome to the junkmarket site........love all your little buggies....they are adorable and I love, love, love all the little bits and pieces of junk you have used in creating them.
Re: Antique oil can bee
Just WAY TOOOOOOOO cute!!!
Re: Bug from old key
This is adorable!!! Love your imagination.
Re: Garden sign from old plates/platters
What a great idea. This looks awesome..........welcome to the site!!!
Re: My First Entry...Shabby Roses and Pedestal Plates
Well a BIG WELCOME to the junkmarket site to you Colleen. Your first post is MAGNIFICENT (how can you tell I have been listening to U2 all week!!??!!). lOVE your roses and pedestal dishes.
Re: audballs
Okay..........after your and Kathy's post about the mosaic bowling balls, I am NOW on my way out the door to the thrift shop to look for some I can mosaic. Love these!!!
Re: Fun Find
What a fabulous find this vintage tripod was!!! I love how you have used it as a stand for the birdhouse.
Re: Pennyrugs revisited
I CAN'T believe you painted these.........WOW, I can stencil, but that's about it for the painting. Great job!!
Re: Simple things...
This is a great idea and now I am thinking about all the little knick knacks I have that I could use as lamp finials.
Re: For the birds, too!
Hi Audleyenuf (I just got the play on words as I was typing your name....too funny!!!)
I love the one-of-a-kind chandelier you have created here. It is so very sweet with the birds nesting in it. Great idea!! A BIG welcome to the site as well. So nice to see your posts.
Re: Vanity Makeover
Re: Vintage Cash Register Art Piece
Re: Little-bit Junky Wedding Table Decorations
Gorgeous decorations!!! Well done!!
Re: Welcome to my cottage......maybe
This looks FABULOUS.........what a great idea!!! Now just to find a tube!!
Re: Lotsa boxes...
This is fabulous......I have an old printer's drawer and I think I may have to turn it into a table now that I have seen yours. Your porch looks fabulous with all your vintage treasures.
Re: A street light named desire...
Another great re-purpose Marie!!! I also love the grate in the background of your picture.
Re: Flower ladder
Your display looks beautiful on your old ladder..........welcome to the junkmarket site!!!
Re: Sometimes it's ok to break a dish (or two)...
You never cease to amaze me!! What a gorgeous collection of mosaics......I tried this once with bird houses, but they didn't turn out nearly as beautiful as yours.......I love the bowling ball idea. Great work as usual. So glad you raised the money for the trip, but so sad I won't be there!!
Re: Bling for Sue! A must have for her upcoming sale.
This is a beautiful piece and so very meaningful!!! Great job!!
Re: What a Racket!
What a GREAT re-purpose Jim...........I love it!! Your projects always put a smile on my face.
Re: The JennyK Room @ Georgia's First Occasional Sale
A VERY BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your new venture Jenny!!!! What an exciting time for you. I know you will do very well and love every minute. You are so luck to have the help of Melissa and Georgia!!
Re: Cheap Bottle Tree
I bet the sun catches these bottles and makes an amazing display..........I may try one in my garden surrounded by white flowers. Great job!!!
Re: Another Tote Bag
Great job on your re-cycled jeans bag.........looks like it would come in handy dandy on flea market days!!!
Re: Teen Scene
Fabulous job your daughter did decorating with these old records and albums..........I especially love the clock!!
Re: My Little Turtle-Pig Meter
This was a great save....bet it looks adorable out in the garden as well!!
Re: fencing in the platters
There is just something about this old garden fencing that I absolutely adore...........what a great idea you have come up with here!!
Re: Coffee Bean Message Board
I adore your re-purposed bulletin boards.......you have done a beautiful job with the stencilling...I always smudge everything I try!!
Re: wooden shoes
Wow Marie..........these look fabulous........what a great painter you are!!!
Re: More Garden Junk!
Your found junk looks amazing in your garden!!! Well done!! So glad you shared with us all.
Re: Georgia Moon's First Occasional Sale
A BIG congrats on your new venture Geo!! Sounds so exciting and what a fun and fabulous partnership you, Jenny and Melissa will make!!! Your pictures look amazing!!
Re: Get your Lighting in Gear!
So VERY, VERY cool Amy!!! What an imagination. The picture of the front entry with all your treasures looks amazing...well done!!!!
Re: More junk pile saves...
Love the worn yellow patina on this piece Marie.......it looks great with a display of your beautiful roses!!
Re: Got Gas!
Man,you ARE amazzzzing Jim!!! This is a fabulous creation, and I love ALL the treasures I see in the background of your pictures!!
Re: Pyrex Trays - Takes 2, 3, 4.....
FAB...FABULOUS ideas Sue. I'll be on the lookout for these pyrex trays on my next junking trip!!!!
Re: Can I Have Your Number ?
I certainly can understand your "thing" with numbers as I have the same "thing" with words. I absolutely love the numbers you have incorporated into your decorating throughout your house. They just add a little touch that takes the ordinary to extra-ordinary!!!
Re: Clean-up that Yard With a Little Junk!
I have to say that my favorite is..........ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!!! What a wonderful collection of vintage finds you have, and you have such an amazing knack of putting everything together. Your pictures should be in a magazine!!
Re: Chalk this up to a renovation
Love the colour you chose for this piece!!
Re: "Leaf" a Note
This frame is absolutely stunning.......what a steal at $2.00. I found a beautiful old frame about this size (but paid a lot more than you did!) and put a mirror inside it. This makes a great message board.
Re: Renovated Message Center
This is a beautiful frame, and it looks amazing turned into a message center!!
Re: Scrapping for Junkers
These are fabulous!!! Adorable!!
Re: upcycled brass bowl windchimes
Your chimes are gorgeous.........so glad you shared!!
Re: Arithmetic, Vintage Flashcards, Resin, Ball Chain = Really Groovy Necklaces
Love the combination of vintage elements you used to create these necklaces...........well done!
Re: Drawers, boxes and extra vintage hardware
I am always on the look out for old drawers....how lucky to come across all these great ones!!! You have done a great job creating one of a kind display pieces!!!
Re: Vintage tea tin pendant lights
What a fabulous idea for vintage tins.........your lamp creations are gorgeous!! Great work.
Re: flag project
What a fun project.......this turned out great!!!
Re: "NURSERY RHYME JUNK"
Thank you all SOOO much for your encouraging comments....I really appreciate them!!
In answer to some of the questions you had: As I frequent my local thrift stores I, too, frequent Michaels and the scrapbooking stores in my area looking for interesting rub-ons. You can also make your own rub-ons using a special paper usually found at scrapbooking stores. Vinyls are fun and easy to apply to almost any surface as well. You can make your own vinyl rub-ons (the possibilities are endless) using machines such as the "wishblade". I do usually clear-cut over top of the rub-ons, but not the vinyls.
Hope this helps....happy junking (and crafting)!
Re: Jenny K. Sets the Table with Some Spicy Junk
What a fun and fabulous table setting Jenny and Melissa created!!! You know I LOVE ALL THE REPURPOSED JUNK in this post!!!!
Re: ~ Vintage Ornament Wreaths ~
I've always wanted to make one of these wreaths, but have a tough time finding vintage ornaments....your wreaths are beautiful. Great work!!
Re: All dressed up with no where to go!
Your coat rack is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E Marie!!
Re: The Rusty Gardener
Your garden is BEAUTIFUL, and I love all your special junk that adds so much to it. It is so fun to have a look into your yard with all its treasures!!!
Re: A Junky Little Herb Garden
This is just sooooo precious....BEAUTIFUL pictures, BEAUTIFUL use of junk items, BEAUTIFUL display, BEAUTIFUL finished product. Just love the plant labels you created with the old silverware!
Re: Hey Mr. DJ . . .
What a wonderful tribute to your dad..........and just in time for Father's Day! You have done an amazing job (as always) and your combination of junk elements astounds me...those microphones are one of a kind finds! You did a fantastic job with this challenge!!
Re: My lunchtime menu: JUNK!
I, too, am sooooooooooooooooooooo jealous. What a great sale and you found a lot of great treasures Kathy!!!!!!!!!!! I am soooo surprised you didn't snatch up that wooden file cabinet!
Re: What do you do with a bedspring, fabric and shuffle board puck? Make an Art Doll of course!
A great combination of re-cycled items.......well done!
Re: My display of cloches, light globe fixture, recycle, reuse, upcycle
A very sweet collection of junk!!! Love all your ideas for re-using.
Re: Decorating Outdoors
This chandelier is stunning........how I would love to get my hands on it!!! Your idea of putting it inside a birdcage it great.
Re: Summer Garden Hose Wreath
I love your hose wreath idea. Well done!
Re: Antique Chair Bench ~ Before & After
Beautiful job on this bench junkmama!!
Re: Rust for my Golds!
Love your planters Carrie!!
Re: Not a flighty occasional table...
What a great find this table was, and you did a SPECTACULAR job with your re-finishing. GORGEOUS!!!
Re: My Bird Bath Creation
I love your bird bath. You did a great job!
Re: Indoor Sink - Outdoor Sink
This is fabulous......lucky you!!
Re: Bird Houses and Wall Hangings
Well done!!! Your creations are awesome!
Re: Ou-Ah Just a little bit....
Love all your rusty things. The candle holder made out of the rusty wire is awesome!
Re: Toot Your Own Horn
Man, do I love these Jenny........this would be a lovely way to display old photos as well. Like I've said before..you find the bestest junk!!!
Re: Drink Up! CrAzY Bottle Collection
ANOTHER..........SO VERY COOL "JIM" project!!!!!! Love the collection you have amassed Jim. My dad collected vintage bottles for many many years so I can definitely relate to this post. Your display stand is awesome as well. My older son would love something like this in his room!!
Re: Quick Project #1
These are super cute. I love this idea!!!
Re: Quick Project #2
These are absolutely darling.........great job LuAnn!!
Re: How to Make a Table from Cardboard Scrap
I can see this in a high-end modern furnishing store....fabulous job!!! So very inventive and executed wonderfully!! So glad Sue didn't use those cardboard pieces for a contributors challenge as I would never in a hundred years have come up with any ideas!!
Re: Wooden Champagne Crates
Love, love, love that yellow crate!!!!
Re: Old Shipping Crate Flower Boxes
BEAUTIFUL job. I especially love how your old crates have the wording on them.
Re: "The Key to Your Universe is That You Can Choose"
MY GOODNESS JENNY..............you continually amaze me with your junk finds!!! This is a beautiful piece...you have such a gift.
Re: It's a Salad Spinner
This is AMAZING Sue. I love what you have done with this old film reel and I love all the vintage additions you have made to your table. The vase is PRICELESS!!
Re: Que Sera Sera...Whatever will be...will be...by none other than Doris Day!!
A MAGNIFICENT post Kathy full of lots of fun and doable projects!!!
Re: Garden Frame Hanging
What a fun and pretty re-use of an old box spring. So glad you shared this fabulous project!
Re: Fire-Planter
The detail on this piece is magnificient, and it looks so pretty planted up!!
Re: Another Large Chalkboard Project
Love all your uses for the chalkboard paint.
Re: Now it's a coat rack...
Now that's a case of being in the right place at the right time!!!! What grade do you teach Marie?
Re: Drop me a line...or a cookie...or a muffin!
What a fun re-cycle idea. I bet your next year students will get a big kick out of it!!
Re: Belt Basket
What a great re-purpose for vintage belts!!
Re: Navigational Chart Tote
Wow..........great job!!!
Re: The "Barn Chics"
MINNESOTA has ALL the really great junk!!! Looks like lots of great junk finds in this post.
Re: Vintage 78 Record Clock
Very cute..........love this idea, and I especially love the little stand you created!!!
Re: For the Record...Vinyl-Inspired Table for Two
What great FUN ideas you have come up with. Your display/presentation looks wonderful. I especially love your ideas of using the records as chargers and the menu idea and the cutlery idea and, well, I guess just absolutely everything!!
Re: MORE GREAT FINDS FROM GIONI
FABULOUS FINDS GIONI!!!!! I love seeing all you find, but I have to tell you that I have turned green with envy after looking at all your pictures!!!
Re: June Floral of the Month
My goodness Sue,,,,,,,,you NEVER cease to amaze me!!! This is super adorable. Love everything!!!!!!!
Re: Cookie Sheet Calendar
What a fun project..........I may try it!!!
Re: A "Honey" of a Bee Hive
A great re-cycle project!!!
Re: My first bench project
Wow..........this turned out fabuous.......GREAT JOB!!
Re: gate into table
What a fabulous idea for an old gate.......love it!!
Re: card catalog drawers
I love these old card catalouge drawers. What a great memorable project!!!
Re: 1977 Chicago Schwinn Twinn
What an absolute amazing find!!!! I am soooo jealous!!
Re: Vintage Pitch Pipe Flower Vase
Hey Jenny,
ANOTHER super-fabulous project.....love it. You find the absolute greatest junk, my friend, and then use it to create the most inventive soul-moving pieces!
Re: "JUST PLANT IT!"
Thanks so much for all the encouraging feedback...I so appreciate it.
Gretchen & Junktique...........I actually went to Bellingham, Washington yesterday to replenish my word supply..........I'm always telling people we don't have as great as choices for merchandise in Canada as they do in America! Try your local scrapbooking stores as they seem to be the best bet.
Thanks again all!
Re: garden flowers
Love your flowers, but I especially love how you have used the old ladder to showcase your birdhouse.......a very unique idea!!!
Re: Rake Rack
Very sweet.........I love how you used the rake to display your adorable key tags.
Re: Let there be light...
Love, love, love!!!
Re: Extra Special Repurpose
This is a great repurpose!!! We still use one of these at our cabin to toast the morning bread!!! I love what you have done with it!!
Re: JMS on The Today Show with Matt!
WoW! Sue, another stellar performance!! Congrats.........We are soooo proud of you!
Re: Time Well Spent
An absolutely beautiful vignette..........should be in a magazine!!!
Re: A Desk Re-Done
As each of your projects are.....this is amazing Sue. The pieces and colours you have chosen to organize E's work space are fun, dazzling, and exquisite.
Another beautiful project!!!
Re: Rusty Old Wheelbarrow Planter
Hi Jim,
This is adorable..........planting up junk is one of my favorite spring past times. Your bunny is adorable as well...we have them roaming in our yard too and they drive the dog CRAZY!!!!!
Have a great day!
Re: Wall Hanging Made With Multi-Colored Springs
You find the most awesome ultra cool stuff. These springs with all their assorted colours are one-of-a-kind MARVELOUS!!! Great creative job as usual.
Re: Vintage Lap Trays...turned Magnet Message Board
Your set of trays are beautiful............I have a set identical to the black one that I turned into a magnetic board as well!!! Too funny!!!!
Re: Just having some graduation fun!
This is a great idea Midge.........I tend not to like keeping memorable items that just collect dust, but this is a great idea to turn a graduation memento into something useful!!!
Re: Sewing Machine Plant Stand
Absolutely gorgeous............I love your table creation!!
Re: Tea Cup Chandelier
Very sweet!!! I have always planned to make one of these as well............maybe one day??!!
Re: Springfield Extravaganza - tis the season - to "flea"
Very interesting post Kathy..........I really enjoyed reading it and seeing pictures of this great event. So happy to hear you guys sold so much!!!
Re: Springfield Extravaganza - tis the season - to "flea"
Very interesting post Kathy..........I really enjoyed reading it and seeing pictures of this great event. So happy to hear you guys sold so much!!!
Re: Let's Go Camping
Well, I'm definitely not a camping fan, but the inside of this camper makes me think that maybe I could learn to love it!!! I absolutely love ALL the vintage additions to this little home on wheels. I can't wait to see your and E's version of a glammed up tent!!!
Re: Junk Market Centerpiece
This is incredibly gorgeous Georgia (and inventive)!!!! Haven't been able to check the site for a few days as I am having computer problems and was so excited to see this as I wondered how you made it when I saw it in Sue's great post. You girls have ALL the fun.........what more could one ask for in life, but a great group of junking friends!!!!
Re: Old Door Coffee Table
Gorgeous job on this table. Welcome to the junkmarket site!!
Re: Let there be light...
Love your lamp and love the entire display in this picture!!!
Re: Shabby Chic table and chairs ~ REDO
You did a stunning job on this table and chair set!!! Beautiful!!! Warmest welcome to the junkmarket site.
Re: What's New Pussy Cat - Contributor Challenge
Well done Jim.......absolutely love your lamp and it has "YOU" written all over it!!!! A great idea for old vinyl records. I can see this idea taking off!!
Re: Another album challenge entry ...sort of
A great idea Midge........your table turned out perfectly fabulous!!
Re: Picture Holder Perfect for a Crash Test Dummy!
What an awesome idea. I just love it, and your kids' artwork gets a A+++ from me!!!!
Re: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun- Contributor Challenge
WOW GEO!!!!! I'm sooo impressed with your projects.....you have done a magnificent job (and, TWO)!!! Very inventive, very creative, very fun!!!!
Re: How to Make a Metal Basket Planter
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Re: A Traveling Bevarage Bar
I love what you did with this metal caddy Sue........your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me........just gorgeous!!!
Re: Happy Memorial Day
An absolutely beautiful table setting. I love how everyone brought something to contribute and yet everything looks perfect together....lots of great ideas!!!
Re: Antique ottoman
You did a beautiful job on this ottoman!! Love it!!
Re: Your Picture Doesn't Sing
This looks awesome Maxwellstreet!!! I love the mix of the elements you used and the time worn look.
Re: Bird Cage Desk Organizer
Your cages look awesome.........I love this idea!!!
Re: Rag rug
Marie...........I have always wanted to try to make one of these........yours looks spectacular!!! I am curious to know about how much time it took to make this masterpiece?
Re: Dustpan Note Organizer
Very pretty and romantic looking!!
Re: New Purpose for Garage Sale Find
Love this project Christina.........great job!!
Re: 3 tiered cart makeover
You did a super job on this transformation.......I would love being able to hide my messy supplies in something so pretty!
Re: Much Better
Beautiful transformation!!
Re: A lamp is a lamp, is a lamp...again!
Just love what you did with this lamp Kathy!!! It looks awesome hanging and I love the colour.........the shadows are a GREAT bonus!!!
Re: Before & After - Part 1
So glad you took time to do some before pictures........I love seeing the before and after!!!
Re: Wrought Iron Table Base...turned Beautiful Garden Table!
Lovely piece junkmama!!
Re: Before and After - Part 2
Lovely pieces junkmama...........looks like you do a beautiful job with your painting and sanding. Do you put an undercoat of black on your pieces?
Re: Garden Totems with Surprises
Your first post looks GREAT!!!! Welcome!!
Re: Bathroom "Chandelier"
This looks lovely.........great job!!!
Re: My first potting bench
This is lovely Midge............you did a wonderfully amazing job!!
Re: Happy Spring
This makes a beautiful planter Sue..........another wonderful re-purpose!!!
Re: Antique Sale FUN!!
Sooooooo fun to see all your fabulous treasures Geo!!! Wish I was there!!
Re: Mothers Day Junk Too
Your mother's day junk is absolutely beautiful Geo!!!! Your displays look great as well. That meat grinder is wonderful re-purposed as a vase!!
Re: vintage playpen/crib shelves and spring junk finds!
Absolutely love all your finds and the way you have displayed them.........the crib/playpen is priceless.
Re: You Will Always Hear Me
So very pretty!
Re: vintage european military burlap chair
Love, love, love this Whiteflower..........this would fit right in with my decor too!!!!
Re: Market Bags
I would die for some of these grain sacks.......they are all the rage in home decor as well. Great find!!!
Re: Suitcase Parts
I saw this idea somewhere as well and want to try it. Your display turned out beautifully........great job!!
Re: junk birdbath
Love your birdie bath!!! Great job!!
Re: How to Dress up a Dinner Party
A stunning table setting Sue.........I love the idea with the dominoes (and EVERYTHING else)!!!
Re: Garden Chairs
I love this idea for re-vamping broken chairs.....your vignettes look beautiful.
Re: More jewelry from Pieces of the Past
These are beautifully unique pieces. You have done a great job...good luck at your show.....how exciting!!
Re: Fun & Unique Jewelry Displays by Gretchen
I absolutely love your creative use of found objects in your displays Gretchen. Your jewelry is one-of-a-kind gorgeous, and you have used sophisticated ways to display it!!
Re: Blah to Ta Dah!
These are great transformations.......I, too, love finding different sorts of containers at garage sales this time of year to "re-do" and use as planters. I like your added touches.
Re: Hanging Planter
Love this planter and the "pop" of red. I also love your license plate!!!
Re: Coffee, tea or Ivy?
Great idea for a planter Rob.......love the word ambiance on it!!!
Re: Weekend Finds
Great finds Luann........I especially like the tart cups and old file holders. Have fun!!!
Re: Candlelight in a Box
Beautiful job Amy........I would love to have this sitting on my coffee table!!!!
Re: Another JUNK wind chime...
Love this chime. I once hung all sorts of old tools and nuts and bolts from a tree in our old yard. Most people thought I was off my rocker, but I loved hearing the beautiful tinkly sounds they made in the wind every time I was out in the yard.
Re: 45 LP Bird Centerpiece
I Love what you have done with your LP, and I love all the junk finds you have incorporated into this piece. Beautiful job!!!!
Re: record challenge - butterflies are free and so are records
Great ideas Troy. Who would have thought there were so many things to do with old records. Thanks for providing all the wonderful inspiration. My favorite are the flutterbys!!
Re: Greetings from Project Land
Hi Geo
Me again.......would you estimate that your store is about 3hours from Los Angeles??? My husband has been doing a lot of work in L.A. and I might go with him one of these days and take a road trip to your store.
Re: Greetings from Project Land
Yes, funny thing Lani I could have sworn that I posted on this as well. At least we are losing it together!!
Your projects are amazing Geo. I don't know how you get so much done---you must work 24/7!!!! You find the BEST junk ever and always re-vamp it in the most fun and creative ways. Best of luck at your sale!!
Re: picture frame
Very sweet Alice.........what a wonderful gift for mother;s day!!!
Re: My latest "creation"! Am I still having fun, or am I just losing it?
Well..........if you are really "LOSING IT" you are definitely doing it with STYLE!!!! Your new friend is adorable. I always like to make a scarecrow person in the fall with old cloths of my kids.
Keep having fun!!!
Re: My "Pot Lady"
I've always wanted to make one of these "pot" people.......yours is adorable!!
Re: Who needs a scarecrow when you've got a Gardening Angel?
So Sweet Midge..........well done!!!
Re: LP album trays
Great idea Beth, and these turned out wonderfully.
Re: My Texas-sized Junk Swap Package!
HOLY SMOKE!!!!--What an amazing package of well thought out items. How did I miss out on this fabulous junk swap!!??!!
Re: Shabby Chic Costume Jewerly Holders
Very pretty junkmama. I, too, have been busy "marrying" some of my junk finds (as trying hard to down-size-LOL).
Re: The French Flea Occassional Market Place
Sooooo sad I don't live close enough to check this out in person....it ALL looks fabulous!!! I see a few things I would snatch up if I could.......like that great cubby!!! Best of luck Lani and Gretchen, and thanks for sharing this post with us Sue.
Re: COFFEE CARAFE VASE
Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments junker friends. You all continue to inspire me with your fabulous posts, and I appreciate you all taking the time to comment on my posts as your comments, as well, are a source of inspiration to me!!!
Re: Got Me An "A" !
Love your "A" Candy and am envious that you got it personally delivered by Kathy!!! Will you guys consider moving closer to ME!!??!!
Re: Recycle broken clay pots
You are a true junker....just like me and willing to pay for something broken!!!! (I had to laugh at your story!) Your display looks great.
Re: Old door key holder
Superbly done!!!!!! This looks fabulous.
Re: typewriter key jewelry
Fabulous idea!!!
Re: dreamsicle linen & silk lampshade tied w/ a bow
I had a feeling this was your signature style before I opened the post and I was right!!! This is gorgeous!!! You are amazing.
Re: Howdy Pardner
This is A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!! Have fun at your sale Geo!!!
Re: A junking weekend - on the road to Kentucky...(Part 2)
You are always up to such fun!!! Love seeing your great finds.
Re: Garden Totems
These look great Midge..........I don't think I'll try them though as they might last less than a day in my yard what with all the balls that get kicked around!!! Beautiful job!!
Re: Vintage Spoon Bud Vase
This looks wonderful Maxwell Street........I have done this with old silver knives, but the patina on this old spoon is amazing. Love it!!
Re: Victorian Kitties Sitting Pretty Footstool
You do the most amazing exquisite work!!! I love what you have done with this stool and it is so very unique.
Re: Found Junk - Displays Now
Beautiful post Gretchen........I love the moss against that great oval tray with the cloche and nest!!!!! Your photography is looking amazing as well!!
Re: Galvanized Flower Garden
Gosh Jim..........another great project!!! This makes an adorable planter!!
Re: Ugly brown jewerly box - turned vintage chic
You are like me.........I get so excited to re-do something I don't take a minute to take a picture of the before. This looks great.....!!!
Re: Business Card Holder
This is a great idea......love it!!!
Re: Contributor's Earth Day Challenge - Vinyl
Great job with using both the record and album cover........so glad you shared.
Re: Former Spice Girl - now a Chic Shelf
Once again a beautiful re-purpose chiccottage!!!! I love all your posts!!!
Re: A planter, or not a planter, that IS the question!
Firstly, I have to say that the view from your deck is amazing..you lucky girl!!!! I LOVE all your planters. I love junk and I love to garden so I am always looking for fun ways to incorporate my junk finds into my garden decor........you have done a fun and fabulous job!!!
Re: Cast Iron Stove Picture Frame
Hi Geo,
You have such GREAT junk vision!!!! I never would have thought to use these as picture frames, but they look amazing!! Great job my friend.
Re: Junk-O-Rama Prom Memory Frame
You find the most amazing things..........I love this old postal door and I love what you have done with it. I have been reading about this great event in a couple of my favorite magazines for a few years now so it was especially fun for me to see pictures of my junking friends at the prom!!!!. Thanks so much for sharing.
Re: Vintage Mirror/Frame
I love how this turned out. Great job!!
Re: frozen in time
Very pretty!!!
Re: How to Create a "Living Green" Centerpiece
Oh so pretty Sue. This is a fabulous idea for a centerpiece!!!
Re: Vintage Double Frame
These two pieces of junk married together look fabulous!! Great job.
Re: Rain or shine...there's junk to be found!!
What a great haul Cathy.........looks like you had a super fun time. I have one of those claw thingys out in my garage...will have to go out and uncover it. I love that huge flower frog!!! Thanks for showing us these great finds!!
Re: old barn door turned outside shower wall / hall tree
You did an amazing job on this. I love it, and your use of the faucets as hooks is great!!! I have really enjoyed seeing the projects you have been posting!!!
Re: From Barnyard to my yard...
I love, love, love these!!! They look so pretty as planters. I wish I could find some!!
Re: "Princess" vintage redesign jewelry
You KNOW I love this!!!! It is absolutely stunning!!! I found some crystals just like these one year and decoupaged Christmas pictures on them and used them as ornaments, but your necklace is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. Just gorgeous...you are an amazing jewelry designer.
Re: "Autumn Leaves"
UNBELIEVABLY GORGEOUS, STUNNING, BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE AND ELEGANT!!! Amazing job Gretchen. Your jewelry is like nothing I have ever seen before.
Re: Contributors' Earth Day Challenge
You are too, too funny! I absolutely love these personas you have come up with. Now I have had a great laugh to start the day with!!! Can't wait to get started.
Re: Heavy Table Makes a Mighty Statement
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny.........who would have thought that a beautiful funky table could be created from a manhole? cover---YOU!! You are amazing!! I absolutely love this piece. As you say the graphic look and feel is simply marvelous!!!
Re: shabby shades from 70s beaded dress sleeves
Gorgeous...........I love that you saved this beautiful dress and re-used it to create these stunning shades.
Re: Crib Notes On Weaving - Shhh, Don't Tell
WHAT??!!........you found all that stuff on the side of the road!!!!??!!! My eyes are constantly peeled to curbside, but I have never found such goodies. Simply gorgeous and elegant Candy. You have such a great eye and talent with your junk projects and as always your photography is simply amazing.
Beautiful project.
Re: My first project
Great job on your first junking project!!!!!!!
Re: Flea Market Finds
I'm soooooooo envious of all your great finds..........looks like some fantastic junking projects are in your future!!
Re: Sterno Burners are NOT just for Tea.
Very inventive Geo. I love your little burners and I love all the different ways you have changed them up. Great job!!
Re: Great Crates
You find the absolutely coolest things Jim. This looks great!!!
Re: Oven Top Bathroom Shelf
This works really well as a shelf........I love what you have done.......great save!!
Re: Circle Silhouette from Wooden Spool and Goodwill Dress
Gorgeous.........you've done a beautiful job!!
Re: GIONI WENT A JUNKIN'
Looks like you got some great stuff Gioni..........can't wait to see what you do with it. It is nice to see what you have been up to!!
Re: Button Tray
When I first saw your post I wondered where you had found such a large button!!??!! It looks just like one---a great re-purpose. Welcome and thanks for sharing.
Re: stirrup frame
You did an amazing job with this piece. The belt buckle used as a frame is marvelous, and I love it displayed in the stirrup. Well done!!!
Re: On the road again...
Oh Kathy.......have you ever been busy. This is an amazing collection of beautiful vintage pieces. It would break my heart to part with them..that colour of blue is gorgeous!!! I wish you were coming my way for the sale. Best of luck!!!
Re: One of My Top Ten - Cloches!
Your pictures are gorgeous Lani!!! Cloches are one of my favorite things as well............you have done such a beautiful job with displaying all yours. Your house looks so nice and springy!! Thanks for all the inspiring cloche ideas.
Re: Spring Junking Finds
You have some great looking finds there!!!
Re: Chick feeder
Oh how I long to one day come upon a big junk sale at an old farm. I love this piece, and I love your collection of beautiful vintage scissors.
Re: Catch Me on The Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda!
Hi Sue
You did an amazing job!!! Loved your table setting and it was neat to see how excited Cathy Lee and Hoda were about all the little details!!
Re: "Spring" flowers Light up my day!
What a wonderful idea Susan and Midge!!! I have spent years looking for some rusty bed springs to do projects with so sure wish I had been at your sale. Glad to hear it went well. Congratulations.
Re: Candlelight Chandelier
I, too, love using old chandeliers to cast candlelight over everything. I love the solution you came up with for changing the tapers to votives...........that spring/summer wind is always putting a damper on my plans for candle light outside!!!
Re: A LITTLE "VASE" OF AN ORGANIZER
Hey Junkmama
Yes, those are the ones.......I recently came upon their book and was in awe of it. Don't know how I missed hearing about this group of talented ladies. I was so excited to see they are quite close to where I live as well, but I think I heard that they have just recently shut down their store?
Re: HAPPY EASTER! vintage bunnies & lots of them.
Sure hope one of your adorable bunnies hops over the border to my house this Easter Lori!!!! Such sweet displays!
Re: Fish Box Cat Bed
What a PURR-FECT spot for your kitty cat. I have been wanting to try this project for awhile as well, but the box I finally found has a terrible odour of kerosene? attached to it so I guess mine will become a planter rather than a dog bed.
Re: Doily Plant Pots
What a great idea for beautiful vintage doilies.........I love it!!
Re: Let the music move you!
I love this project Midge. Well done.
Re: "Vintage Redesign Take 2"
Ooh la, la. So very pretty Gretchen. Your jewelry is stunningly beautiful!!!!
Re: Yet Another mint tin project- Super Tin
Hey Rob
Your clock tin turned out great!!!
Re: cabinet door chalkboard
So glad you finally posted this. You did a fabulous job!!! Thanks for sharing it with us junkers.
Re: Blossom
You did a fabulous job on this!!! I love it!!!
Re: HERCULES POWER Mirror Project
I love this.............you find the most AMAZING things. I have never been to a junkyard, but it is now on my list of top 5 places I want to go!!!!
Beautiful job!!!
Re: Gatherings - A Great Place to Shop for Good Junk
Sure is fun to read and see pictures about your adventure in Texas. This looks like it would have been one of my favorite places to shop. I am very curious as to what the framed initial is on the hanger in the first picture.....is it a necklace or a wall hanging??
Re: Funky Funnel Lamp
Soooooooooo COOL Jim!!!!!!!! I love the inside of the jug with the marbley things and broom handle. Man, oh man you are a creative genius!!
Re: junk necklace 1st. try
Your necklace looks beautiful. I love the crystal and cross!!!
Re: spoon lite cosie
Very cool!!!! This would be so nice on a porch as well as the silverware would tinkle in the wind. Great idea, so glad you shared.
Re: Cotage Chic Bud Vase Enamelware Tray
Okay..............so, so, so pretty!!! You make everything look so elegant and beautiful--a roasting pan!!??!!! Never, never would have thought of that!!! Very chic!!!
Re: Disgarded Fireplace Stand turned Necklace holder!
I love this junkmama!!!! I recently did a project with a fireplace tool holder as well, which should be posted sometime over the next couple weeks. I love the colour you painted yours--I left mine brass, but will probably give it a coat of paint as well. I love your posts!!!
Re: Spring Arrives with Sue and Some Crew ...
What great fun Bridget. So glad you shared your adventures with Sue with us!!!!
Re: City Wide Garage Sale, Georgetown, Texas
So, so fun to go on this junking adventure with you Sue through your pictures..............I am green with envy!!!
I hit GOLD this weekend, when we stopped at Chapters on the way home from the ski mountain and found, you bet cha..........Junk Beautiful Outdoor Edition. I am in AWE!!! The book is truly amazing, inspiring and everything I hoped it would be. Congratulations on a job WELL DONE. Have a blast in Texas!!!
Re: Hanging Oil Lamp
I love this idea Rob!!!!
Great job!!!!
Re: ViNtaGe GLoBe LiGhT FiXtuRe VaSe
This is a gorgeous way to recycle beautiful old light fixtures!!!
Re: ViNtaGe BoTTleS TuRneD InTo a BeAuTiFul DiSpLay
I love your collection of glass bottles....I, too, am so drawn to them so I'm always picking them up when I come upon them.
Re: OFFICE SUPPLY ORGANIZING
Thanks so much for the kind comments. Gretchen, I LOVE your idea with the glass tubes--now, just to find some--maybe some smaller spice bottles?? Keep looking Sherry---I had wanted one of these for awhile, and finally found one, but haven't seen another since.
Happy junking.
Re: Dresses & knobs
Your workshop looks adorable...you are so lucky to have such a wonderful space. Love the hanger that you made as well. Keep posting!!
Re: Wine cabinet
This is a stunningly beautiful piece of furniture. Your paint job looks magnificent. Great job (and I noticed that decanter lamp right away---beautiful!!!).
Re: A Vintage Decanter Lamp
Wow........this is amazing Sue!!!!!!! I never, never would have thought to create a beautiful lamp out of an old decanter. I love it and have definitely put it on my "TO DO" list!!!!!!!!
Re: RAD-ical Lamp
Another AMAZING junk creation. I just love seeing your masterpieces!!
And............your photography is always AMAZING.
Re: CD Rom Necklace
Your work looks stunningly beautiful. So glad you shared!!
Re: Feeling a bit Distressed!
Beautiful job. You did a wonderful job displaying all your treasures as well.
Re: PUT A LITTLE "SPICE" IN YOUR WORKROOM!!!
Thanks to all my junking friends for the wonderful words of support and encouragement. Not only do you all inspire me with your amazing junk creations, but your kind words also provide an amazing source of inspiration to me.
Happy junking and creating!!!
Re: Fancy Feeder with a bit of Bling for the Birds!
I love, love, love this!!! Well done!!!
Re: Picket Fence Planter
Hi Geo
Funny thing about this post is that I thought I had seen it a couple of days ago, but then it seemed to do a disappearing act on the site, and now I see it back. Anyways sorry for the delay in telling you what another fabulous project this is. I was feeling kind of down with all the rainy weather we have been having, but your spring project lifted my spirits and gave me hope for warmer, drier days!!!! Wonderful job as usual my friend.
Re: shoe forms-lots of em!
What a great idea for a beautiful spring bouquet!!!
Re: Tool Box Planter
Love your old toolbox. I have one very similar to it that is one of my favorite things. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Vintage Barrel Table
Hi junkmama
You made this old barrel look adorable. I love your tea cup
candle holder as well.
Re: GRATE WREATH
Two super great projects............love them.
Re: ...More salvaged fencing!
I love your salvaged pieces in your garden. It looks all so inviting.
Re: Old portrait frame
This turned out beautifully....I'll be on my way to the hardware store tomorrow to pick up some of that spray!!!
Re: To Ride a Horse is to Ride the Sky
Not only do you have a special knack for finding the most perfect pieces of junk, but you always combine them to make the most perfectly unique pieces. This is truly wonderful.
Re: Doll Leg Vase
I REALLY do love this Jenny...I saw an old doll's leg used as a vase somewhere, but the addition of the grate is just amazing!!! Beautiful job.
Re: Beloved
Beautiful job!!!
Re: Time for an old drawer to SPRING to life!
So springy and beautiful Kathy...........A product of that wonderful new workroom of yours!!!
Re: Necktie Wall Art
The Sally Ann is one of my favorite shops!!! Thanks for sharing this colorful creation with us.
Re: Upcycled Sweater Purses
Well done pennyheaven. I, for one, am so glad you have a short attention span as I love seeing all the new things you come up with!!
Re: My self-imposed junking intervention (aka organizing my basement workspace...)
So, so fun to see your work space Kathy. I am dying to see some close ups on some of the projects. Boy it looks so organized...hope it lasts!!! If you are anything like me the trouble is nothing gets put back in its proper space until I have a meltdown and go on a re-organizing binge.
Re: My self-imposed junking intervention (aka organizing my basement workspace...)
So, so fun to see your work space Kathy. I am dying to see some close ups on some of the projects. Boy it looks so organized...hope it lasts!!! If you are anything like me the trouble is nothing gets put back in its proper space until I have a meltdown and go on a re-organizing binge.
Re: Organize Your Desk with Dominoes
Beautiful project Sue............I'm definitely going to try this one. I especially love how you incorporated the old hinges into the project!!
Re: Industrial Can Lamp
I love how this lamp turned out. The combination of industrial and feminine is a wonderful mix. Beautiful work Geo.
Re: Former Nightstand turns into French Provincial Pet Bed . . .
Love this Bridie............so chic and beautiful!!!!
Re: How to Store Ribbons
Whoa Sue.........this is absolutely fantastic!!!! I love, love, love this project. Your pictures always look so fabulous. You are a creative genius!!!
Re: It's "time" for spring...and cloches!
I love, love, love cloches as well, and love what you've done with all yours. The lamp base is a wonderful idea. So glad you shared some "spring" moments. Even though the crocus' are blooming here we are having record low temps.
Re: New idea for plain windows
I love what you did with this old window and the beadboard. One of my favorite junkmarket ideas is one I saw a couple of years ago in a Country Home magazine where Sue and Ki mounted old bottles to framed beadboard with old broom clips. I have been looking for the perfect piece of beadboard ever since. I also love the colours in your picture.
Re: Datebook Wall Art
Love what you did with your prints and the pink frames set them off so nicely. Welcome to the junkmarket site...it is so nice to see your vintage style!!!
Re: Feeling "all" Right - Coffee Table
Toooooooo funny Jim....love it!!!!!!! Beautiful job and beautifully displayed!!! It is always so fun to see your work.
Re: Mirror Mirror on the wall
Stunningly beautiful...........your mirror was a great find!!
Re: Happy Easter & Welcome to our Booth!
Wow Kathy...your booth looks like a little bit of heaven on earth to me!!! I can't believe all the goodies I am seeing in your pictures. I have one pink shoe stretcher that I hoard like anything as I have never seen any others like it until I saw your bucket full. What fun!!!!
Re: Large table made from 2 x 10 lumber
Your table is absolutely beautiful and I LOVE the paint job you did on it as well!!!
Re: Old Rusty Plumbing Knob Shelf!
Love the use of the old faucet knobs on your shelf Kim. This is a great addition to your son's room!!!
Re: Recycled Drawers!!!
I just love your old drawers............wish I could find some of my own!!
Re: Ready To WORK
What a great job you did on your work space Geo..........I feel inspired just looking at it!!!! Boy do I love an organized work space...it just makes everything you do so much easier don't you think?? I think the peg board is a great idea ..keeping everything within easy reach (easy to find & easy to put away). I would love to see more pictures of your store as well!!!!
Re: Recycled Jewelry
Absolutely beautiful Gretchen..........you must have so much fun hunting for all these gorgeous bits and pieces...every time I go junking now I look for treasures I can send to you, but I am not having much luck!!!
Re: It's 'Sew' Easy To Pretty Your Home
So, so pretty Candy!!! I just love your pitcher with the zipper and buckle. INGENIOUS once again!!!
Re: Junk Mail from Candy!
Oh, so pretty........lucky you Kathy. Love your holder too!!
Re: Pocket Full of Posies
What a beautiful display...........very eye catching!!!
Re: Homemade Cloche
I love your cloche..........I, too, love collecting cloches!!! I often find hanging candle holders at the thrift stores that when turned upside down make perfect cloches!!!
Re: Dick and Jane wall border for 12.00
I loved looking at all your pictures. I am in love with your chandelier!!!
Re: Stocking Stretcher Hanger
Great idea!!!!
Re: Bird Bath Feeder
What a beautiful 'marriage' of junk to create this great bird feeder!!!! Welcome to the junkmarket site!!!
Re: Shabby Chic Floral Lamp
Your lamp turned out beautifully. I love the glass base that you found........I don't think I could exist without Value Village. A lot of the junk stores that I used to frequent have closed up around here due to poor sales so I rely on the thrift stores a lot!!! I will definitely have to make a trip to your Seattle Goodwill....I hear there are a couple of GREAT flea markets near Seattle as well!!!!
Re: Do you see what I see?????
Love your pile of treasures!!!!
Re: Potato Masher Recipe Holder
I love this project and I think I will try it myself with an old masher I have. Welcome!!!
Re: Junk to Pretty - $7.00 table
What a fabulous idea using the contact paper for your design. Great job.
Re: Putting a Little Light on the Subject
Hi Jenny
I had a smile on my face reading your post. I found it amazing how all these different parts just fit together so perfectly. Now I wish I could find that exact stand for a project I have in the back of my mind. I love your lamp..it is so unique. Your creativity is always so inspiring.
Re: My Latest Salvage Yard Haul
Awesome finds Jenny!!!!!!!!! I love your Sophie as well!!!
Re: JennyK's Office Re-Junking Part #3
Hi Jenny
Your office is a fabulous reflection of your art and love of junking. I truly love everything in it (especially the gurney as it is my namesake!!).
Re: G E O
These letters are F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Geo. You guys amaze me with your great finds. Wish I owned a jet plane so I could jet on over!!!
Re: Upcycled Wool Cuffs
Your cuffs are very pretty Kim..........well done. I bet they are cozy to wear as well!!!
Re: Marburger Farm Antique Show and JUNKMARKET Partner with Houston Habitat for Humanity!
Hi Sue
I so agree with Geo. I am so proud of you!!! You are such an amazingly talent woman and partnering with Habitat for Humanity shows you've got the heart to match that amazing talent!!!
Re: Thrifted Birdhouse Updated
You took it from plain Jane to gorgeous!!!
Re: old bread box - a project that went south
Your project is truly beautiful.....I love that you rescued this and use it!!
Re: unfinished back on secretary desk
This is a stunning piece of furniture and I love how you turned it into something you'll now love and treasure.
Re: Hollywood Earrings
Yes, I saw Angelina's earrings and loved them!!! I would definitely wear these---what a great find. Sometimes I paint old crystals with glass paint to change the colours, mind you I think these in glass would pull right through my ear lobe. Thanks for sharing with us!!
Re: Golf Club Rack
What a GREAT idea for a father's day gift!!! This was a fabulous find!!!
Re: ribbon message board
This, too, is one of my favorite things to do with old frames. Your ribbon board looks great.
Re: A Place to Call Home
I always scoop up old bird houses I find at the thrift store. Yours was a great find. I like to search for old porch rails to attach them to as well.
Re: The Ugly Duckling turns into the Swan
You did a beautiful job on your slip cover!!!!!!
Re: Metamorphasis Puzzle
I have no idea as to what it might have been, but what you have made it into is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Re: It's all about the wine...
What a fun and beautiful piece you have created. I love it!!
Re: plant table
I love the shape and lines that this table has janwinn. It was a great find and you did a beautiful job revamping it!!
Re: Arch Window Stained Glass!
This turned out beautifully!!!! Was the stain glass difficult to do??
Re: Door Casing Picture Frame
What a beautiful frame you created using left over pieces. I really do love it!!
Re: Idustrial/ Architectural Room Divider
I love the idea of using old windows as room dividers Geo. This looks oh so pretty!!!!
Re: Palette Lounger
Great job...what a great re-use for old palettes!!!
Re: Palette Lounger
Great job...what a great re-use for old palettes!!!
Re: Thinking Outside the Box
Gorgeous job!! Don't you just love re-inventing junk from the thrift stores!!??!!
Re: key holder
Your laundry space looks gorgeous...I love the finish on the cupboards as well.
Re: door knobs, old tin, & doors
I love all these pieces in your grandson's room. I can understand why he doesn't like change. Thanks for sharing these great projects with us.
Re: Farm Rescue
What a beautiful piece and so meaningful as well with the history that is attached to it. So glad you shared it with us!!!
Re: How-To Make a Tricycle Tire Cookbook Holder
I love this project Sue. It looks so beautiful sitting on your counter.
Re: How-To Make a High Voltage Electrical Glove Lamp
What a great creative project Sue!!! Gosh you are so very inventive!!!
Re: It's a Reel Lamp
So great Jim.............I just laughed and laughed when I saw what you used for the finial (?sp). Love it. Great job!!
Re: Spring spring wreath!
Love your spring wreath Cynthia. I am so tempted to try a project using old license plates after seeing this.
Re: Easter Piano Project
I love this project Cynthia.........so adorable. Where did you get the letters to spell EASTER???
Re: pincushion
These are absolutely darling. Beautiful job.
Re: Shoe Form Pencil/Post-It Note Holder
I love your idea with this shoe form!!!! Great job.
Re: How to Contain Your Art Supplies
Sue.....I love what you did with your organizing project. It is so fun to see all the different ways you used junk pieces to organize. I, too, have been having fun with organizing and your pictures have given me some more inspiration.
Re: Junkin' with Jenny K.
Sure is fun to see your amazing workplace Jenny, and what fun you, Geo and Sue must have had. Sue I loved your piece of advice about displaying the elements of junk. Thanks so much for sharing this amazing creative work place with us all!!!
Re: Picture Book . . . Na, na, na, na, na na.
Hi Lani
What a great find these were!!! I have never seen anything like them, but sure hope I find some one day. Love your vignette on the table with the scale and camera.
Re: Ice Tongs Paper Towel Holder
Man.......do I love junk treasures like this one!!!
Re: Another Penny Project
Ha, Ha...........I'm glad your hubby got the message. I love your felted wool projects.......makes me want to try one.
Re: doilies, silhouettes, and crocheted lace
Beautiful work MelHow.........what a collection of great vintage treasures.
Re: window table
Re: What time is it?
I love this project..........well done!!!
Re: Play the Music, Not the Instrument
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny..........how amazing is your project!!! What a creative genius you are----the train tracks!!?!! Unbelievably inventive. I so love your project.
Re: Vintage Leather Suitcase
Love your suitcase Jim, as well as the entire look of your bedside table set up. Don't you just love those PB phones!!??!! Ours is actually cordless, but looks totally vintage.
Re: "To receive everything, one must open one's hands and give."
Oh so beautiful Jenny...........perfect use for these old glove forms!!!
Re: Need a helping hand?
Whoa.........I have been looking for one of these hands for ages to no avail. Lucky you.........what a great find.
Re: Meat Slicer Book Rack
What a great idea.....it looks like it was meant to be!!!
Re: Push Lawnmower Lamp
Beautiful Jenny..........your office looks so inviting!!!
Re: Deep Fried Decor - A Floral Welcome
Beautiful Candy...your house is stunning!!! I love your collection of milk glass.
Re: Screened in Porch
What a beautiful porch you have created and it is extra special filled with all your great finds.
Re: Window cabinet
I love your window project!!
Re: Kick-Off for Junk Beautiful Outdoor Edition in Texas
Looks GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Can't wait to see the inside of this book Sue & Kimberly!!
Re: romantic chandlier
I love your chandelier grannijo!!!
Re: Centrifuge Pencil & Pen Holder
What a fabulous idea!!
Re: Industrial Lamp Turned Display
I love it Jenny!!!
Re: Have a Great Valentine's Day!
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY VICKY!!!! I see you have a great eye for putting junk together just like your dad.
Re: 1 Deli Dispenser, How Many Ways?
Great job Amy.........looks like you had lots of fun with this. Beautiful photography as always!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Recycled Sweater and Coats Now live as Brooches!
Your brooches are beautiful......so glad you shared them with us all.
Re: My store "What a great excuse to collect JUNK"
Welcome clairenda. Fun to see where you sell.
Re: My Flea Market Booth
It is fun to see all your junk spots junktique!!! I would love to get to your booth in person.
Re: "INSULATION"
This is a great piece. I love old insulators.
Re: Initial Project!
I LOVE your initial project Cynthia!!!!
Re: Just great grates!
What a great collection of grates!!! Thanks for sharing them with us!!
Re: Junk Vacation - Part III (final chapter, I promise)...my finds!!
Oh man.........would I love to have that test tube holder!!!
Re: Junk Vacation - Part I
Ohhhhhhhhh.........can I come along next time. This looks like great junk.
Re: "Distant Memories" Shadow Box
Your project turned out beautifully Gretchen. So many creative elements!!!! I love how you incorporated so many great pieces to highlight the music roll, and how you maintained the beauty of the music roll itself.
Re: Glue Caddy to Go!
I love any junk project that helps with organizing Jenny. Fun, fun, fun!!!
Re: A "candle-ier" and some thingamabobs...
I love all the elements of your post Melissa.
Re: Upcycled Window Frame
Re: File It!
This turned out great........love the colour you chose.
Re: "Cherry" guest bedroom
What a beautiful and cozy room!!
Re: Keeping Time With the "Rhythm" of Life
Whoa Geo....this is amazing!!! I absolutely love the elements of the large shadow box, oversized pocket watch and vintage treats!!!! My, my, my you did a FABULOUS job!!! This project was meant to be!!
Re: Obsessed with Penny Rugs!
I am so into the wool felting right now too!!! I love these creations!!! DO show more!!!
Re: "Grow"
Just beautiful and so meaningful Jenny!!
Re: To err is human - to forgive, canine.
LOVE IT Jenny!!
Re: "Give" for Kelsey
I have so been missing your posts Jenny, and was so happy to see 4 this am. You have been busy!!! ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! I have been on the lookout for some ceramic hands, as yours have inspired me.
I just love all the elements you use.
Re: OUTDOOR WALL HANGING
I love this..........junkmarket once did something similar to this that was shown in one of the country home magazine articles that I always loved. You did a beautiful job on this...I, too, like Geo, would put a cut flower in each bottle.
Re: BATHROOM PROJECT ALMOST FINISHED
Okay........your wall is gorgeous. Did you stamp that yourself??? It turned out beautifully!! I really love that piece of salvage!!!
Re: PART DEUX
Your posts are always beautiful italianpeasant.....I love that you paint almost everything white, but I agree the green pie safe doors are perfect just as.
Re: Upcycled Boxes
I have to laugh at you line, "I am obsessed with boxes right now". I can totally relate to that one, as I, too, become obsessed with things at times. Great job.
Re: "CORKER'
Whoa!!........This is amazing, and I bet it brings back lots of funny work memories!!
Re: Finishing my Shutter Headboard
Gosh Midge....
I can't offer any advice as to what you should do because I like them open just as they are.
You did a FABULOUS job on this headboard.
Re: Sea Glass Mirror
So pretty.........I, too, adore sea glass!!!
Re: Simple Piano Roll Projects
Me again Candy....
Forgot to mention how impressive your photography always is...you have an amazing eye for setting up a picture and your angles are always done to perfection. Your photography is a real inspiration to me.
Re: Simple Piano Roll Projects
Hi Candy
I've been anxiously awaiting your piano roll project, and you (as usual) have done a fabulous job. Can't believe all the great ideas you came up with. One of my favorite uses of these piano rolls is the candle idea, as I really think it highlights them in all their glory. Your lamp idea is INGENIOUS, and I just love how your simple idea (which I never ever would have thought of) of attaching the clips to a shade gives a whole different look to a lamp shade!!!
Re: Presto Change-o
I like this idea Geo.............love these old coffee makers and often do plantings in them.......so now I know how to recycle the inner piece. Wonderful work as usual!!!
Re: Happy Valentine's Day ~ Music For My Soul
Ah Jim...........I just love your project, as well as the sentiments attached to it!!!!! You did an amazing job on this project.
I am having such fun seeing all the different things created using these infamous piano rolls!!
Re: Yee Ditty Haw Frame Up
You always come up with the greatest ideas!!! This is just so adorable, and welcome to elena!!
Re: "Record" setting transformation...
Great find, and it looks awesome holding your plates. I also use old record holders to store my scrapbooking paper.
Re: Mailbox turned table...
So, so, so PRETTY!!!
Re: Floral Pocket
I love your cones and arrangement!!! I, too, love making these little cones, and often use them to wrap gifts in.
Re: Piano Roll - Paper Roses!
Re: "JUMP THROUGH THIS!!??!!" (project #1)
Thanks so much for your feedback junkers.....Sandra...I loved your story about crafting with your nana!!! I had no idea that these were originally used for painting. I know I would have loved your nana, as I attribute a lot of my crafting skill and love of it to one of my grandmothers who always had special craft projects for me to do whenever I visited. I hope I have the opportunity to inspire someone in my life the way she inspired me!!! Happy junking!!
Re: An En-Lightening Project that's Music to My Ears!
Very, very, very impressive. You surely "trumpeted" me!!!
I absolutely love the element of turning the trumpet into a lamp.....unbelievably AWESOME!!!!!
Fun, fun, fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Cinderella Story
This is so, so very sweet!!! I love your display.
Re: Re-Purposed Player Piano Roll Lamp!
SPECTACULAR!!!!! You did a absolutely fabulous job with the player piano roll and box.
Re: A few projects that are truly For The Birds!
I am so impressed with your creative bird houses....they are absolutely adorable!!!!
Re: Through the Looking Glass
Love your sign!!!
Re: Glass Topiaries
These are really beautiful spacytracy!! What a great idea.
Re: Happy Valentines
So beautiful junktique!!!! Where oh where have you been??
Re: Crib planter
I WANT THAT CRIB!!!! Love it...I bet you have lots of fairies living in your garden!!
Re: Colorful glass insulator hose guard
I love old glass insulators and this is a great repurpose for them. Your garden is magnificent and it has me longing for spring. So glad you shared these beautiful pictures.
Re: Tea Cup bird feeder or decoration
I love any project that recycles old tea cups. I love this project.
Re: Repurposed Silver Service Tray
I can't believe that anyone could paint so beautifully on a silver plate.........this is lovely. How do you prep the plate to hold the paint??
Re: Cuckoo clock birdhouse
Your display is BEAUTIFUL........welcome to the junkmarket site.
Re: Berry Basket Frame
Love your berry basket frame Jim, AND the old cart table....I think you have one of the coolest homes I've ever seen....I would love to have a tour.
Now I am anxiously awaiting your piano roll project..weren't they just about the hardest things ever to work with!?! The music box was about my fourth attempt at a project, and I am so glad to be finished with them. (ha,ha)
Re: Salvaged Brass Keyhole Necklace
What a great find you made!!!!!!!!!
Re: Victorian Christmas Wreath
Whoa..........that frame is amazing and I LOVE what you did with it.
Re: My Potting Shed
Your potting shed and all its treasures are spectacular!!!
Re: Junk Magnets on a Snow Day!
What would we do without our beloved scrabble letters!!??!! I love any project that includes these great pieces. Your artwork is great!!
Re: Stuff
Love your bling............welcome to junkmarket!!!!!!
Re: Pink Roses Fireplace
Oh.........sooooooo pretty!!! Welcome to the junkmarket site!!! So glad you posted this awesome project.
Re: How to Hang a Portrait with Junk
So pretty Sue..........love the hanger you invented!!! And, your photography as always is absolutely amazing and inspiring!!
Re: Stove Grate Clock
Don't you love it when something soooo easy turns out so beautifully!!! Your grate is GREAT!!!! I don't think you are lazy, just REALLY INVENTIVE!!
Re: Corner shelf from old door
I love your door project!!!! The colours on that door are absolutely amazing.
Re: Altered Art Card
So, so, so pretty Gretchen.........I love the photograph and the embellishment of flowers, ribbon and initial.
Re: An "ugly duckling" project!
Your SWAN IS SOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL KATHY!!! I love how you incorporated the vintage textiles. You have a great eye!!
Re: Broken China Pendant
Beautiful...........can't wait to try the soldering iron I got for Christmas.
Re: A true "junky" to "funky" transformation
What a GREAT find and re-purpose!!!!
Re: benches I have made
I love your benches, but as a nurse I especially love the old commode!!!! I am always looking for vintage medical equipment. Thanks for sharing!!
Re: hope is a thing with feathers
Very meaningful and it turned out great!!!
Re: Another use for broken dishes...jewelry!
This is a gorgeous re-purpose for vintage plates. I love what you have done and would love to see more of your creations. I think I will have to try this...thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Re: Wine Bar/ Sofa Table
You made this from a deck chair!!??!! WOW....I love what you did.
Re: Repurposed Tiles
I, too, love tile projects, and you did a great, fun job on this one.
Re: Window shadow box
Love this project Banjo!!!! I think I will try it one day.
Re: Candle Sconce
I've always loved old glass insulators, and this project shows these off beautifully!!!! I love the touches of red you add to your home. Wish I could come over for some wood cutting lessons!! GREAT PROJECT AS USUAL-----I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE PART OF THIS SITE.
Re: How to Make a shelf out of a Infants bed
This is soooooooo adorable Georgia. I just love it, and I love the shot of your store........oh........I can see so many treasures!!!
Re: "WHOLIE DOILIE!"
Hi Judi
I guess you can say that I don't really take care of them at all. These particular doilies sat in a box for years...now I just hand wash them in some Woolite and hang to dry. If they are particularly messy after washing I'll just take the iron lightly to them. And I don't worry about the odd stain as I think it adds to the vintage appeal.....mind you I definitely take them off the table if we are having sphagetti!!!
Hope that helps.
Re: "WHOLIE DOILIE!"
Thanks so much for the feedback my junking friends. Yes, Judi, please do come on over and we'll junk the day away!!! I added the words to the glass container and will definitely do a post on the how-to for you guys.
Re: Chandelier
Your chandelier is fabulous. The blue marbles/rocks look so pretty against the glass and white as well. Welcome to the junkmarket site.....so glad you found us.
Re: HELP PLEASE! Sideboard and Hutch is not me....Can you ladies help me with some sort of painting technique?
You know I have to say that I agree with italianpeasant....I had some beautiful old pieces of furniture from one of my grandmothers, but I just didn't like the wood stain so they stayed in the basement for years. When I finally took the plunge and painted them I was amazed at how the detail in the woodworking just "popped"!!! They are now my most prized possessions and I don't feel at all quilty about painting them. I, personally, would go with white as it really seems to bring out detailing, but I think you have to decide what would look best with your own style.
I also recommend using "bulls eye" primer....it is amazing and doesn't require messy sanding to prime the piece for paint.
What ever you decide please show us the after pictures.
Good luck!!!
Re: Miss Galaxy Girl Found Object Sculpture I Made Last Night
Hi Ultrajunk
Your galaxy girl is "way far out"!!! I did an amazing job--what a great creative mind you have. Do you sell your creations?
Re: "Fan" cy Jewelry Organizer
Very clever Sue...........I love the design on the front of this fan. Beautiful job!!!
Re: Junk Beautiful- Outdoor Edition, Today Show Appearance and Kick Off Events in Texas
Hey Sue
The cover on this book is absolutely beautiful............I love the colours and junk. I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THE INSIDE!!
Re: office humor, sisterly love, and valentine's day
Beautiful work MelHow!! I especially love the clipboard in the second picture.
Re: Cigar box reinvented
This is one awesome converted cigar box. You did a great job on your collage.
Re: Whisk Broom Arrangement
Jim, Jim, Jim........keep wanting to call you Jiminy as you never cease to surprise me with your great posts. Who would have thought that a collection of used broom whisks could look so great!!!!
Re: File Drawer Hanger
Well welcome.............so glad you posted this beautiful project!!!!! Can't wait to see more.
Re: Ladder Message Center
This is a great project..............I love what you did!!!
Re: jewelry box with a history
You do beautiful work MelHow............I love all these projects...so glad you shared them.
Re: Fun photo/card display
Kathy, Kathy, Kathy..........you amaze me with all your great junk projects..........you have some of the neatest vintage items I've ever seen. I am so glad you are part of this site, as I am continually inspired by your projects.
Keep loving junk!!
Re: Fire Place Dress Up
Welcome DopplerDave
I, too, absolutely love old porch posts and can't get enough of them!!! Your fire place looks great.
Re: Old Gas Stove Grates
Love these grates.........they are gorgeous!!
Re: From silverware to art supplies
I would love to store my supplies in a box as beautiful as this...you did a great job. Welcome to the site and thanks for sharing.............you'll have to show us some pictures of the inside as well!!
Re: Junk Lamp
What a fun idea....I, too, LOVE old ceiling tins. Thanks for sharing your great project.
Re: Potting Bench
I love your potting bench and I'm so glad you shared it with all us junkers. I know exactly what you mean about being "scared" of saws!! For years I was afraid to use a drill, saw or torch on my own, and then I finally thought "well, if he (my husband) can do it why shouldn't I"....turns out it's way easier than I thought!!!!
Re: How to Make a Valentine's Day Planter.
So, so, so, sooooooooo pretty Georgia. I love it. I, too, prefer pink for Valentine's Day. I just love that you added those great wheels!!!!! Fabulous idea (I have some wheels I have saved for years from an old piece of furniture so you have inspired me to create something like this to use them).
Love ya!!
Re: Wisdom Gal For A Special Friend
Hey Jenny
I was thinking of you and your wisdom girls today as I was re-organizing some stuff and came across some beautiful old lamp pieces that reminded me of "your hats".....beautiful work as always!!
Re: Glass Cigar Tubes - Totally Tubular Project
This is just stunningly beautiful. TRES MAGNIFICIENT!!! (sp?)
And, yes, I agree your photography is so so professional. Don't worry, I had no idea what that wooden block was either--that is definitely something that I find so interesting about this site--it seems that everyone's junk finds are a little different depending on where they might live or what resources are available to them.
Great work!!
Re: My Love for Junk is on the Rise!
I absolutely love these tableware pieces you have created. What a great way to use cast off pieces!!!!!!! You have such a great sense of style!!!!!!!!!
Re: tissue boxes
Beautiful re-purpose for a kleenex box MelHow.
Re: Box Art
So, so pretty Gretchen.............Ann is so lucky to not only receive your beautiful pendant, but this gorgeous box as well.
Well done my friend.
Re: Cardboard tubes recrafted!
Way to RECYCLE!!!! And welcome to the junkmarket site!!
Re: "Soilax Bucket" Tool Box Lamp
Hi Jim
Firstly, I don't think I have yet congratulated you on becoming a contributor.....so CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You never cease to amaze me with your projects. I always get such a kick out of your design drawings as well.
Secondly, this is another great project that brought a smile to my face. The base is priceless!!! And I also love those worn red boards in the background of the picture. I love the colour red to liven up a room!!!
Re: My Version - Vintage Piano Music
Just realized I've been calling you birdie, instead of bridie...oops, sorry!
As usual your post is just gorgeous. I so love your style and seeing your great ideas.
Re: Vintage Potato Mashers find new life as ~ TaDa ~ Bud Vases!
Great repurpose!!! Love them all.
Re: Guest Bedroom
MORE MAGAZINE SHOTS!!!!! Just stunning!!!
Re: White on White
I absolutely love your dining room, and I think it needs to be in a magazine!!!!
So glad you shared these pictures.
Re: Organizing Junk
You never cease to amaze me with your great creative ideas........this is great and I love how you incorporated the rulers to make it magnetic.
Re: MESSAGE DOOR-VINTAGE ITEMS
So sweet...these posts brought tears to my eyes. Memories of days gone by are so special and important, and we are all so blessed to have a venue where we can show ways we preserve and remember past generations!!
Re: "LIGHT IT UP!!!"
Hi rebeljunker.
"Whitewash"(to me)simply means thinning your paint with a little water (colour of your choice), putting a little on your brush (I wipe the brush on paper towel to remove some), then paint your surface. This way the original surface shows through. The alternative would be to paint as usual then sand to roughen up and show the underneath surface.
Hope this helps.....I seem to learn most things through trial and LOTS OF ERROR!!
Re: Old metal mailbox turned Recipe Box Rolling Pin Holder
Beautiful. I must find one to hold all my scrapbooking stickers and rolls of ribbon on the thingamajing (as Sue would say)!!
Re: "LIGHT IT UP!!!"
Thanks junkers....so glad you liked. This was such an easy project and I can't believe I didn't think of it years ago as I have long been racking my brain trying to think of ideas for old ashtrays as they are so many around.
Yes, texasjunker, it is a vintage bracelet. It didn't quite fit around the candle so it is tied in the back with some ribbon. I also wrap old necklaces around my candles.
Have fun!!
Re: Old window decoration
Hi Ela
Welcome!!! This is a fabulous idea for displaying beautiful vintage textiles..........so glad you shared.
Re: Repurposed Jewelry
Just gorgeous!!!!!
Re: Industrial meets Romance
I'm soooooooo excited whiteflower----as I, too, am in the midst of planning a junk inspired baby shower for a boy....followed in March by one for a girl. I love these cake stands.
Re: Silverplated Broken Teapot Chimes
Another great post chiccottagejunk. I, too, make silverware chimes out of old teapots..........I hang them from the handle so they are tilted and then attach crystals to the pouring spout!! Aren't silverware chimes addictive? I've been making them for about 7years and can't seem to stop.
Love your style!!
Re: VINTAGE APRON CURTAINS--EASY TO DO
So sweet BJMosser. I love re-styling vintage linens too!!!
Re: Tiny Pink Teacup Tulle Tree
This is absolutely adorable chiccottagejunk...........I am so glad that you posted it!!!! I am really into revamping pieces of vintage lace right now so this is a perfect post even if it is after Christmas.
Let's see more!!
Re: Is this the year I finally get organized?
I especially love what you did with these shutters with the added door plates and drawer pulls---great ideas!! The croquet organizer is just a fabulous idea as well.
Keep junking!!
Re: Sunday Project - Freshening up a 150 year old cupboard!
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!! I just eyed all your enamelware pitchers...........I have a 'thing' for enamelware.
I want to come for tea in your kitchen!!
Thanks for adding the pictures.
Re: "MERCURY GLASS??"
Hi Judi
I mean REALLY EASY.....like you can do it at the same time as cooking supper--helping with the math homework--folding laundry kind of easy. You know us crafting moms--MULTI TASKING is the name of the game!!! (LOL) No, honestly it is very easy and yes, the silver leaf is found at Michaels in the same aisle as the glues (you also need to buy a jar of the "metal leaf adhesive size").
Hi Geo
I didn't do the inside of the glass because I didn't think the candle light would be so visible through the two layers.
Re: Placemat bag
This is a fabulous re-purpose for old placemats!!!
Re: Ski Tip Table
Wow......my boys would love this in their rooms!!!! Great project.
Re: printers tray
Love your printer's drawer..........I have one that my aunt and uncle gave me for a graduation present years and years ago that I plan on revamping sometime soon........I love the idea you had to cut the pictures and piece them in the spaces. So glad you shared your fabulous project.
Re: "MERCURY GLASS??"
Wow..........thanks so much for the warm welcome and words of praise my fellow junking friends. I am so excited to become a contributor. I am continually inspired by all the people who post and provide feedback on this site!!!!
Looking forward to lots more junking fun with you all!!
Re: Sunday Project - Freshening up a 150 year old cupboard!
This is a beautiful original Kari. I love that you saved and revamped it. I would love to see a close up of the cupboard doors.....I love the colours.....and am wondering what you did with them.
I, too, am with you on the baking (ha, ha)!! Oh, and what about showing us that jelly cupboard.....sounds beautiful!!
Re: VINTAGE ART POTTERY PLANTER-PINCUSHION
I love this project..........I often find adorable little planters at the thrift stores and I will definitely have to try making a pin cushion out of one. Thanks for sharing this great idea.
Re: Just What the Doctor Ordered
Funny Sue, but I was just emailing a fellow junking friend who had a liver transplant last week prior to opening your post. I just love this and so would she!!!!!!! Now........just to find a vintage hot water bottle in the next week.
Re: How to make Your Bathroom Tolerable on a Budget
Great restyle Georgia.......I have to tell you that I love that pink unit sitting on the tiolette in the before picture(what is it?). We just redid our master bath before Christmas, but I still have to add my junking style to it to make it my own. One day I will shop at your store in person and get to see this bathroom real time!
Re: Valentine cards.......using old postcards.
So pretty!!! Gosh I'm finally "getting it"--didn't think to scan my originals to use for projects. I'm always so hesitate to use my vintage postcards for projects because I don't want to part with them. Now I can keep the originals and use copies for projects. Thanks for the inspiration.
Re: Another Saturday and a New Project...
Hi Birdie
Did you paper mache this pooch? Can't wait to see him all tiled up!!
Re: Enamelware Ladles - Treasure Holders!
I love enamelware and am always on the lookout for it. I like what you have done with your ladles and you have inspired me to hang one in the laundry room and use it for a hand soap holder!!!
Re: Much to do about Apple Crates!
Hi Kari
That is one amazing apple box.......I have a couple, but not with the advertisement on. I also love what you have done with that reddish crate/shelf hanging in the second picture. Way to organize!!!
Re: How to Make A Paris Lamp
WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW.........AND ON AND ON!!!!!!!! I absolutely love this Georgia...what a fabulous well executed idea.
Re: Work bench becomes Scrap Table
I have to tell you that I am "green" with envy over this workbench!!! It is absolutely perfect for a craft table and the fact that it was used by your dad just puts it over the top......
Re: The Garden Room - (Part 2)...details, details, details...
Man, I love your style Kathy.....every single item I see in this garden room I love!!!!!!! (and want!!)
Re: Cigar Box Items
Hey, junkpainter........just wanted to let you know something I found out about the site after I had been on it for awhile that was really helpful.....if you click on the bold lettering of someones name it opens up all of their past posts. I really like this feature as it enables me to see all the fabulous things some of my favorite posters have created.
Have fun!!
Re: Cigar Box Items
Your cigar boxes are absolutely beautiful!!!! I am envious of all your wooden ones.....I have a few, but they are all cardboard. You did a beautiful job with the collage!! Welcome to the site..........look forward to seeing more of your posts!!!!
Re: A Trio of Fresh Ideas!
Wow Sue..........I love how your mind works!!!!!! These are amazing junk transformations!!!!!!! Beautiful!!
Re: Wind Chimes
I love making chimes out of vintage silverware as well....it was fun to see your post. I love the mixer you used and the piece of vintage quilt as well. If you click on the bolded fellowjunker it will take you to all my posts so you can look at some of the windchimes I've made if you would like.
Your fellow windchimer and junker,
Re: How to of Gretchen's Button Jewelry
Gretchen, Gretchen, Gretchen............absolutely stunning...I can't even find the words to tell you how amazed and impressed I am....WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! Each one is just so exquisite in your detailing and mix of items. What fun you must have had designing these!!!!!!! Amazing, my friend...
Re: Gentle Heart & Welcome Home
Beautiful birdie!!!! Love the composition and colours you used.
Re: SNOWMAN HILL.......junking forty two many years?
Love all the ways in which you have used vintage items in your decorating. I think I'll have to borrow your hoe idea for my garden room.........it's so great!!!
Re: A couple fun winter shelving projects
Great work. Love both these shelving units!!!!!!!
Re: Pssst. Don't tell anyone, but....
So very inventive Midge..............beautiful job. I also love the colour.
Re: Message Boards
Your message boards are great.........I love them all. You've inspired me to try to make some out of a couple of old doors and windows I have.
Re: Vintage Bulb and Reflector Wreath
I just love what you did with this wreath.......I saw the reflectors used on a green Christmas wreath somewhere, but I love the look of them on the grapevine even more. A GREAT idea for old bulbs and reflectors...........I'll sure be on the lookout for some!!!
Re: Merry Christmas to Me
A beautiful detailed piece, and I love your sons' decorating...TOO CUTE!!!!
Re: Wisdom Gal
One of my favorite quotes Jenny.........very inspiring!!!! Beautiful work.
Re: SNOWMAN HILL......Hi, I'm the Mom
Thank you for letting us into your beautiful home.......it looks so invitingly warm and cozy, and I love all your great junk finds.
Re: Fifteen Minute Laundry Room Fix
Well done again Sue.......what great junk organizing ideas...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!
Re: Dressed up Kitchen Light
Stunning.........love it!!
Re: "WHAT TIME IS IT?"
Thanks for the sweet comments ladies.......so wish I could take the credit for coming up with this idea, but I actually saw it done somewhere. The Paris picture is from a calender I bought and then I used some stamps I had to add the word. My current addiction is old clocks so am on the hunt!!!
Re: Horseshoe Cake Pan Message Center
Candy..........you amaze me with your great ideas. This is so cool......I have turned old metal trays into magnet boards, but never ever thought to do something like this. I love it. Thank you so much for inspiring us all.
New Year blessings to you and your adorable family.
Re: Old window projects
Just love all your window ideas functionaljunk!!!! I have always wondered if you can use chalkboard paint on glass. I have never heard of the looking glass paint.........where did you find it??.......love that idea, as well!!!
Great job and thanks for sharing.
Re: Dog Collar Contestant
I think Shilo is very handsome and his collar is an adorable work of art. It also looks like it will keep him cozy for the winter.
Re: A reminder... the Junkyard Dog Collar Contest ends at noon on December 24th!
Skylos and his collar are beautiful!!!!!! You did a great job repurposing several junk items for his collar. I love your use of the canning jar lid as well as the army blanket!!!!!!
Merry Christmas.
Re: Just "GLITTER" it!!
Thanks ladies........are you, yourself, covered with sparkles too, Sue???? Everywhere I go people tell me I'm sparkling........oh well, 'tis the season!! LOL!
Merry Christmas.
Re: I've got the bug!
Oahu, wow....what a beautiful place to live!!!! Welcome to the world of junking......love what you've created.
Re: Teacup - Tealight Candle Holders
Very, very pretty junkmama.........I love old teacups.
Re: With Christmas Wishes...
I love these Christmas picks......I don't think I've ever come across any.......hope I do one day. Christmas blessings to you Kari.
Re: Froggy for Bryn
What a cute little (big) froggy!! Your niece sounds adorable Georgia. Can't wait to hear where she decides it should live.
Re: grandma's compact
I love this MelHow!!!! I have one of my grandma's old compacts sitting on my craft table and I keep looking at it wondering what I should do with it. Beautiful job.
Re: V is for Victoria
Wow Georgia.......tell Michael that I am impressed with his great eye for design!!! Like sister, like brother!!!
Re: button mania
These are all gorgeous........I especially love the black and white bouquet.
Re: The City Floor Lamp and the Country Floor Lamp
I love both your lamps junkermidge!!!!!! They are awesome......I would love to have your column one for my house.
Great work.
Re: The littlest Christmas tree
Thanks so much for the info Carolyn........yes, I would love to hook up for a weekend of junking!!! I love the idea of these occasional sales....sounds like a great place to sell merchandise without the overhead of monthly rent.
Have a great day.
Re: Lacy Tissue Box
So sweet!!! I love the mix of the lace and burlap...I'm on the lookout for some burlap!!
Re: Giant Whisk Light Fixture
Ohhh I just love that tart pan........what a great idea turning it into a wreath. You guys find the most awesome junk..that whisk is priceless!!
Re: Holiday Junk Angels by Georgia Moon & JennyK
Love the junk angels Jenny and Georgia!!! Wish I could have joined you.....can't wait to see what you come up with next!!
Re: A Merry Christmas Conservatory - revisited...
Okay......I think I might have to borrow Mr. Frosty temporarily as my husband refuses to come thrifting with me!!??!! Would you like to do a trade?? LOL!!!
Re: Antique Mahogany Chair
You did a fabulous job with the upholstering!! The chair is gorgeous.
Re: upcycled gift packages
I love what you did with these containers!!! Wish I could see each of them individually as they all look so detailed and pretty!! This is a great idea for recycling containers.
Re: The littlest Christmas tree
Cute display........what a great find your rusty skates were!!! We don't have occasional sales here...are they like a yard sale???
Re: One Hot Christmas Kitti
You are too funny!!! Yes, you're right.......all the pets definitely have that same look in their eyes (HA, HA, HA)!!!!!!
Re: Ceiling tin shelf
Beautiful repurpose for your ceiling tin........wish I could get my hands on a piece!!!!!!
Re: Cool Christmas Cat
Love the mitten clip and coke tag!!!
Re: Find the Junk in this photo!
What a fun mantle display of vintage treasures!!
Re: plaster dog
When I first saw your post I thought it was your pet done up for the contest!!! This is an adorable vintage treasure. I love that the paint is all peeling.
Re: I'm done with holiday decorating...
You have the most beautiful, unique treasures Kathy!!
Re: One Hot Christmas Kitti
So cute. I love the stretch sequined elastic that you used, and how you did the tags up. Aren't you thinking that our pets must think we've all gone off the deep end!!??!!
Re: A Merry Christmas Conservatory - revisited...
You have a beautiful collection of vintage Christmas ornaments!! Man,am I jealous!!
This is an adorable display Kathy.
Re: Christmas treats anyone
So elegant and pretty!!
Re: Ollie and Candie Light up our lives.
Oh Georgia.....you have such a fun sense of humour. Your collars are adorable....I got the biggest kick out of the plug on Candie's collar!! Great job!!!
Re: Holiday dog collar: What's a girl to wear?
Oh so pretty and displayed on such a beautiful dog!!
Re: "Coco Chanel" all Blinged Out for the Holidays
You did a fabulous job on your cat collar Gretchen!! It's so pretty and the wings just put it over the top!
Re: "Indy" the Cat, aka "Jabba the Hutt" Crystal Collar
Oh Lani........I am really laughing!! I LOVE it, even if Indy doesn't!!! Your pictures are absolutely priceless!!
Re: Ice Skates Get a New Life
Hey Gretchen
Love the skates!!! The ornament is amazing too!
Re: finally did something w/ one of the windows
Your window turned out great!!! I love it!
Re: THANKS GRETCHEN!!!!
Thanks Carolyn
You are so sweet!!!
Re: THANKS GRETCHEN!!!!
Hi Birdie
Love your idea with the vintage teacups....I saw that in a magazine once as well. The little cup that my tree is sitting in came from my grandma's things....turned the other way it holds a tapered candle. It is marked AVON on the bottom.
Re: How to Make a Christmas Candelabra
Oh soooooo pretty Georgia. I love how you attached a little Christmas ball on the end of your crystal drops.
Re: THANKS GRETCHEN!!!!
Thanks again ladies........
Gretchen.....I painted on glue with a paint brush and then sprinkled the glitter on...I don't really like the spray glue as it seems to stay sticky whenever I use it. I liked using the hot glue gun for the baubles as they dry immediately so you don't have to fiddle.
Georgia...you are so sweet....I just love setting up vignettes for the pictures....would like to take some photography classes..that's another on my list of to-dos!!!
Re: How To Make A Santa Snow Globe
What a fun idea Kimberly.........I love that you used a vintage salt shaker!!! Now I'll be on the look out for those vintage flower aquariums...I've seen them around, but had no idea what to do with them.
Just beautiful as ALL your projects are!!
Re: A little Elbow Grease
This is a stunning piece of furniture Georgia. I'm impressed with your elbow grease!!!
Re: Scrabble Boards
This is the cutest idea I've ever seen done with old scrabble boards!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Re: Fun with Buttons
I am going to have to try this button thing.......oops better not if it is addictive!!??!! I made some garlands with old buttons last year.......will show later.
Re: Big Giant Pulley Wreath...For Candy
Love that pulley Georgia. So happy to see your posts as I have been missing you and your GREAT STYLE!!! How was San Fran?
Re: Junk Built Wreaths
Love your wreaths Candy. What a great use for a shoe stretcher!! I have a couple downstairs I have no idea yet what to do with. LOVE YOUR STYLE!!
Re: No mantle-no problem!
Just beautiful junkcollector. Great job!!! Love the vinyl letters you found!!
Re: Tree Stand Shopper
Your life sounds absolutely perfect to me upyourattic....searching for treasures and reinventing them with love....just perfect!!! Keep it up!!!
Re: Lots of Love Always Yours, Bill 1941
Beautiful!! Don't feel too sad about things ending up in a musty old store as there are many of us junkers out there rescuing these lost treasures!! And taking them to loving homes!!
Re: A little Christmas bling...
Just gorgeous!! What adorable little angels.
Re: Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Christmas Tree!
Ooh la, la!!! Love your white trees and all the vintage treasures!! I'm soooooo jealous!
Re: Vintage ornament display - better than Cake!
Just beautiful and I can relate to the arranging and rearranging.........it has to be just "right", and you certainly made it that way.
Re: And, a little holiday something for the "powder room" too!!
Your display is so beautiful!!! And, I love the little angel sitting atop the tiered stand.
Re: Rustic candelier "dooded" up for Christmas
Just love your chandelier!!! It is so unique and beautiful.
Re: More on "Etching"
Hi Lani
Yes, that sounds about right for the etching cream....I bought mine a while ago at Michaels and remember thinking it was really expensive, but..........a little does go a long way and the directions say you can remove it after using and put it back in the container, although I haven't tried that.
I always use the vinyl letters that you can buy at Michaels or a office supply store, but on this one I tried an epoxy sticker I had and it, too, worked beautifully. The problem I have with the vinyl letters is that there isn't much choice with the fonts. Now that I know some types of stickers will work I am soooooooo excited. Hope this helps.
Re: More on "Etching"
Love the "fetching etching"!!!!
Re: My madonna window
Re: Boise alley stuff
Love this Bosie. What a great way to use all those beautiful pieces of old and forgotten china. Lets see more.........!!
Re: Not Your Ordinary Christmas Tags
Beautiful Birdie. What a lovely way to honour your father's stamp collection.
Re: My "JUNK" Tree
Hey Marijo (Junktique)
Here's my email address... email@example.com. Let me know what your email is and I will email instructions for the chimes and lights.
Re: Junk Basket Display
Just love ALL the junk you used in your display Gretchen. This is so neat, from the purse...to the buttons...to the faucet...to the wheel...to the...everything!!
Great job!!
Re: Oh There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays!
Hi Lani
I, too, want to come to your party!! Absolutely beautiful!
Re: Joy To The World
Just stunning as usual Candy!!
Re: Let's Go Skating!!
Thanks for the positive feedback ladies. You are all so sweet and a continual inspiration to me. Lani, I use rub-ons on everything as I have a very unsteady hand when it comes to painting (although I am anxious to try that paint pen you used)........scrapbooking stores and Michaels are a great source for them. Once they 'set' they seem to stay on even outdoors (but do wash off in the dishwasher).
Re: My "JUNK" Tree
Thanks so much junktique! Let me know if you would like some help with the lights and I'll send you some more detailed instructions.......they are really so easy to whip up.
Re: My "JUNK" Tree
Thanks Gretchen
Ohhh......you have to post a picture with the baby shoes in your tree. I would love to see that.
Re: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire . . .
Just beautiful Lanette!!!!! Whoa......you junk girls are really amazing me with your beautiful Christmas decorating.....Ahhh........I'm feeling so behind!! Well, working on a few things so should have some pictures up in the next couple days.
Re: Coffee Table Holiday Bling
Beautiful Gretchen..........I knew this was your post even before I opened it...........a half hour to do all that!!??!!
You are great with the time management!!
Re: Refinished Furniture
Love what you did with the vintage chalkboard!!! Beautiful posts!!
Re: SCREEN DOOR ANYONE
Love the black.......I painted all the french doors in my house black a couple years ago and am still loving them!!
Re: SPICE UP YOUR LIFE :)
ohhhhhhh........beautiful!!!! I'm a sucker for anything with a picture of the eiffel tower!!! And it opens......you amaze me with your talent with the power tools.
Re: How to Wrap with Wallpaper
Too funny about the wedding planning. I bought a vintage cake topper the other day in preparation for one of my boy's weddings.......trouble is they are only 15, 13 and 11!!! Ha,Ha
The vintage wallpaper is beautiful as are the ornaments made out of old tin cans.
Re: I Love the Details of Vintage Cast offs & New
What a beautiful look into all the detail in your home Gretchen. The pictures are so very precious!!!
Re: A Silver and Black Christmas...so far
Great minds think a like!!! Guess what colors I'm decorating and wrapping with this year, Georgia? Silver, white and black, of course. You have such great taste!!!!!! LOL (I learned that from Lani and had to ask my kids what it meant!)
Good luck in San Francisco.......can't wait to hear all about it!!!!!
Re: Vintage Vanity Platter with Monogram
What a great and beautiful idea. Will have to try.
Re: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas part 2
Love all your ideas!!!! My favorite is what you did with the picture frame. Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
Re: My little red wagon - repurposed and happy to hold some fun goodies.
Absolutely adorable!!
Re: Inexpensive & Simple Junk Tree Ideas
Simply sophisticated and beautiful Candy!!!
Re: A Festive Junky Holiday Tablescape
Beautifully creative as usual.
Re: Put a Little Spring in Your Christmas . . .
Absolutely love this Lani. I saw the one you did that was shown in the Country Home Magazine and was blown away at your creativity. This is done up beautifully for Christmas. I have a terrible feeling that I have passed some of these up through the years.........wish I had seen this idea years ago before my parents and grandparents cleaned out their attics.
Re: Christmas Decor Ideas
Again, sooooooo pretty Gretchen!!!
Re: How to Harvest Bed Springs
Wow Gretchen........look at all those rusty old springs--I love, love, love them! How sweet to recycle your grandma's old mattress.
Re: A trike tire is in the cards
You make everything look soooooo sophisticated!!! Great idea.
Re: Button, button, who's got the button???
What a GREAT idea!!!!! Love this.
Re: Our Day-after-Thanksgiving show!
Your booth looks amazing. Just beautiful!!!!!
Re: Recycled Junk Christmas Tree Decorated
Just stunning Gretchen!! I love this....your stand is amazing. The colour scheme is beautiful and goes so well with the white tree. I think you and Lani should start selling your "new" vintage trees!!
I also loved looking at all the beautiful glittering ornaments.
Re: A "Crowning" Achievement
Ahhh.......thanks guys.......your comments are always soooooo inspiring. No package yet Gretchen (hopefully it isn't stuck at Customs)!!! Can't WAIT for it to arrive!!!!!!
Have a great day junkers!!
Re: First Christmas Project
So sweet Geo!!! So.....what kind of glue did you use?? I recently tried that gorilla glue and what an icky, sticky mess I made. I love Candy's idea of filling up the glasses with treats.
Re: Sophie the Dachshund
Again........toooo cute Jenny!!! Congratulations on becoming a contributor to the junkmarket site!!!!
Re: Memory garden
Just beautiful Carolyn!!! Welcome to the Junkmarket site--so nice to have you posting.
Re: Mirrors, Mirrors on the wall. Which is the fairest of them all?
Just love that wheel mirror...........imagine it being flat on one side too!!!
Re: A Collectible Christmas
Just GORGEOUS Candy!!!!!!!!!
Re: Trinkets for Trimming!
I loved your tag post, but this one just takes the cake!!!
Excellent post. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Re: Tag Maker Tote
UNBELIEVABLE SUE!!!! This is just awesome!! Listen, just a quick question if you by chance check the post......I just found an amazing old sewing desk (like none I've ever seen before!).........BUT........it looks to be veneer and it is peeling off in some parts, plus the desk is ++++++ musty. I don't want to buy it if it can't be healed with some TLC. Do you think there is hope for it? If I was to paint over the peeling veneer do you think it would look okay?
Re: "Junk Friend"
Hey Gretchen
The rhinestone thingy at her hairline is an old shoe clip I had that I thought looked a lot like a crown so I glued it on. My other crowns are TBA.
Re: Ragamuffin Chandy!
This is just adorable Tracey. The fabric and ribbon you used all look just beautiful together........are you a quilter?
Re: FLEA BAG!!!!!!
Ahhh.......so sweet! I want one!!!
Re: Got a pencil??
Don't you just love junkers?? Who else, but us, would fall in love with a box of old pencils!!! I so relate to your story--the colors and words on these pencils really tell a story!
Re: Greet your holiday guests with a little fun
I LOVE!!!!!!!!!! this.
Re: Refrigerator Pocket Organizer made from Recycled Frame
This is beautiful. Great job!!!
Re: Bird house from junk ,I think this one has a old glass insulator from a telephone line on top.
I just love this. The insulator on top really makes it for me as my dad used to have a collection of old glass and porcelain insulators. Thanks for sharing.
Re: Compact Memories
This is such a wonderful idea. I put some pictures on the back of old hand mirrors that I had (I will try to post them in the next while). So glad you shared!! WELCOME.
Re: HOW TO MAKE A BED BENCH IN 45 MINUTES OR LESS :)
I so appreciate you giving us your instructions to follow. I will definitely attempt this project one day. Thank you!!
Re: Whisk Up a Little Ambiance!
Wow! Beautiful Kimberly. I love it!
Re: Make A Wish
Hi Mprovements
The words are done with rub-ons from the scrapbook store (my favorite secret weapon!).
Re: Just an old window and old linens.
What a great idea for vintage fabric pieces/hankies (which I have a ton of and never know what to do with)! Beautiful!
Re: JM Christmas Tree!
Toooooooo adorable!!
Re: Ornament Wheel
Re: Champagne Glass Christmas Tree
Ingenious!!! What is attached to the front of the grate that the fan is sitting on?
Re: Christmas Dining Room
Your Christmas decorating looks fabulous, as does your entire house. Just love how you've incorporated so many interesting pieces. Love the colour of the dining room chairs too!
Re: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Hey Gretchen
Yes, I have made moss balls. Just use a round stryofoam or florist ball and attach moss using wire plant stakes and green florist wire or string. I love my moss balls, but they aren't so great here in the summer as they dry up.
Re: Architecture in the House!
Just beautiful Lanette. Love everything!!! Funny I have a white love seat & I'm sure that exact green pillow (?Pier One?). Your attention to detail is magnificient.
Re: Sled Serving Table
Again, what a great idea!!! Just love it!!!
Re: Drum Side Table
Sooooo cute!! I could see this in a child's room year round. I've actually never seen a drum converted into a table and just love this project---I'm adding old drums to my "junk wanted" list. Thanks for sharing.
Re: "give"
You've only been doing this a year!!!???!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That really amazes me---you are obviously a very talented artist. Your use of the metaphorical words and phrases that go so well with your junk creations is TRULY creative and inspiring. Keep up the great work AND give yourself a huge pat on the back!!
Re: OOH La LA CE OUI
You amaze me with your creative carpentry skills. I have always so loved furniture that people create using different pieces. Your pieces are just BEAUTIFUL. I wish I could take some lessons from you!!
Re: Something other than angels!
This headboard is just beautiful!!! And I love the sign.
Re: "Dumpster Diving Diva Window"
I'm so excited as I just noticed your address!!!! My husband is going to Seattle next week and I think I might tag along and have him drop me off at your store. Is there other shopping near you? Are you open Mon.& Tues?
Re: "give"
This is just beautiful.......I would have loved to be at your show!! I would have had to grab these hands!!
Your work is absolutely amazing......so creative with your marriage of found objects in each one of them. Thank you for sharing all your fabulous work with us.
Re: Meat grinder turned Soap Dish!
Just love what you did with this meat grinder!!
Re: Sewing Table Deconstructed
Oh Georgia........this is so beautiful. I love all the detailing on the drawers and tin. You did a great job. I want this piece so badly! Your ideas amaze me!!
Re: "Dumpster Diving Diva Window"
Re: Some of my dumpster /junk makeovers,I can't beleive what people throw away !!!
Love, love, LOVE! Can you give us a close-up shot of the birdhouse and dresser beneath it?
Re: Latest Projects
I don't know where on earth you guys all find the GREAT gears--I have never, ever come across any. Great ideas. Your snowman is so cute.
Re: Shabby hp vintage shoes.
Yes, very pretty!! I saw some shoes embellished in a magazine I was looking at and I think I might do my wedding shoes one day. Your painting skills are so great-----I am so jealous.
Re: Not-too-shabby "cashier" table
Thanks so much for the info about the shutters Kathy...I'm just in the process of hanging them right now.
Re: Not-too-shabby "cashier" table
Kathy....I wanted to ask you how you hung the shutters. Did you screw them right on to the wall or use a hanging kit?
Re: Not-too-shabby "cashier" table
This is beautiful and so creatively put together with the use of different pieces. Just love what you did with the cutlery holder, and the papers you picked look great. You won't want to cover them up with all the money you make! I am still so inspired by your room makeover you posted a couple weeks age...today I hope to get my shutters hung above my crafting desk. Thanks for all your great ideas.
Re: Stool Idea
That is so funny about the cat being in every picture. The paper she used on this stool is gorgeous....I wonder where she got it.
Re: Winter Wonderland & Old Book Display
I, too, love old books and am so happy because I recently found a used book store near me that has some great finds. I especially love vintage music books.. My problem is that I don't like the smell that comes with them as it makes my eyes water!!
You create such great whimsical displays Vecernice. I always love looking at your posts.
Re: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
I have to tell you guys a funny story after Cindy's comment...Last night I was up at midnight glittering some Christmas balls I have...and now I see this morning the glitter is all over my kitchen, craft room, hair and face!!! So, yes, the house is really glittering today!!! UGH!!
Re: Vintage Typewriter Gets a New Home
Mind sharing your paint info?? Also, did you spray the evergreen--it looks great.
Re: Vintage Typewriter Gets a New Home
Wow Gretchen, have you ever been busy!! Painting, LAYING TILE, junking and creating beautiful displays!! This looks outstanding (I'm not one to play around with a lot of colour, but I absolutely love that apple green, and might have to try it!!) The entire vignette is beautiful with the black and white accents (our favorite!!!).
This typewriter idea is just tooo great!!!
Re: Dreams
I love what you did with this old door plate. I have some I got just because I wanted the old knobs attached to them, and now you have shown me a great project for them. Thanks!!!
Re: Another Door Project
I love your door and I have one sitting out in my yard that I must get at and do something with. Was it easy to attach the shelf....did you screw or glue it on?
I also love how you put the sweater cuff around the cup....sooo cute, as are the fancy pine cones. I had some white pine cones I glittered, then tied pink ribbon around and attached to my tree last Christmas.
You have three great projects in one post. Great job!!
Re: Flowers and Silver
Welcome to the site "just junked"! Love the name.
Re: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Absolutely Gretchen!!! I think that is why I like crowns sooo much!!! (just joking) I'm so glad you liked!!
Re: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall
Ohhhh, thank you once again junkers. Your comments are always so inspiring.
Geo,.........I'm on my way!! Couldn't imagine working with someone as talented as you!!!
Re: Traveling Spa
Thanks so much for the "musty smell tips" Sue...
Re: I've Pulled Another Wheelie
Once again you have amazed and inspired me. I just love this.
The orange ribbon and word stakes are just so eye poppingly gorgeous!!!
Well done.
Re: Holiday Home Tour
Oh Lani. What a gorgeous, gorgeous picture. I would so love to come, but it is just a bit tooo far away. Could you be sure to post some detailed pictures for those of us who can't be there?
I absolutely love your style.
Re: Lighting Dilemma
Hi Tracey
Have you seen Geo's post called "Bicycle Lamp Revisited"? I see the frame of this chandelier working perfectly for something similiar to her Christmas version. Myself, I would definitely spray paint over the brass with white or black.
Your mirror/glass thingys would be stunning with words rubbed, painted, or etched on and then hung with pretty ribbon... I had some large flat chandelier crystals I did this with and they turned out beautifully.
Can't wait to see what you do. You could always mail me a box of them (ha, ha...just joking).
Have fun.
Re: Traveling Spa
This is really cute Sue. I have some old hat boxes, but find they smell very musty inside so generally keep them shut. Do you have any tips for removing the musty odor?
Re: Our Family Photos
Very cute!! I am so mad at myself as I left several windows similiar to this in the attic of the last house we lived in. Wouldn't it be cute to do one with vintage Christmas pictures?
I love that you chose black and white pics.
Thanks for sharing.
Re: Advice needed for project
Hi Geo
Beautiful piece!!! There is a small attachment you can get for a dremel which would do the trick--it is a small circular cutter that cuts easily through metal. You could trace the board design on the back of the tile then start cutting away (use a metal ruler to cut against to keep your line straight)--that way the frame you are left with will be in one piece without any denting. Can't wait to see your resulting projects.
Re: Vintage typewriter turned photo display
This is beautiful Candy. Wow and FREE!!!! Just love the gray scale photo. You have such a sophisticated and calm presence about your style! I love seeing your posts. Thanks for sharing.
Re: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree . . .
Hi Lani
This is just beautiful and I love the way you used the bare branches as part of the design. Your finished vignette is gorgeous. I love your style.
Re: Dare to Make it Holiday Challenge
Hi Nomer
I am a fellow Canadian and live outside of Vancouver, BC. Don't know if you've tried your local Value Village and thrift stores, but I find them to be a great source for reasonably priced junk. Your job sounds very interesting. I will keep my eyes open for some ideas for you. What about having people embroider(?sp)simple things on pieces of cloth cut from old clothing. You could then put the pieces together to make a pillow or quilt. You might look into "felting" old wool sweaters as there are lots of things people can sew out of the pieces (mittens, stockings, pillows, etc).
Hope this helps.
Re: Silver Lights
Thank you lovecrafting!! I am so glad you enjoyed my posts. I will look forward to seeing some of your silver creations.
Re: Bottle Art
Hi Lisa
I used the rub-on lettering for this project. Available at craft stores or scrapbooking stores.....So glad you liked!
Have fun!!
Re: Make it Pink for My Sis
This is special beyond words. Such a beautiful tribute to your sister! God Bless.
Re: from hitching post to bookcase
Such a beautiful story related to a junk piece! That is definitely one of the reasons I so love old junk....to me, each piece evokes memories of days and people gone by. I love how you revamped these for enjoyment in your own home. Great work!
Re: And...A Cozy Guest Room Too!
Again, what an unbelievable combination of outstanding junk pieces. So CHIC!!!! Love how you incorporated the trellis.
Re: An A-Door-Able Desk & More!
Hi Kathy
Could you please do a stopover in good old Canada as well?? Wow!! I LOVE your style. Wow, wow, wow can you imagine all the cute vintage things you could hang off the shutters!! I am on my way upstairs right now to a storage closet to grab some my mom gave me and I didn't know what to do with.
Re: another window / another idea
You did a beautiful job!! It looks gorgeous. I must admit I even fell in love with the before picture....I just love chippy old paint! Where on earth did you get the large eiffel tower print...I collect eiffel towers and would love to try this exact project.
Thanks for inspiring!!
Re: Old Chandelier Turned Fabulous
I love chandeliers and am always buying those yucky brass ones to redo, but I would love to hear about your rusting process with the salt. I usually end up sticking things in my garden through the winter months to rust them after I've spray painted. I also tried a rusting kit I got at Michaels, but didn't really like the look.
I can't wait to see what you have planned for this. Please keep us posted.
Re: Weekend Finds
Oh, LuAnn, I forgot... I wanted to ask you about those orange/apple things....I've never seen or heard of them. Do you know if they are edible? I wonder if they can be dried somehow for decorative purposes--they are really beautiful and so very unique.
Re: Weekend Finds
I love your finds especially that rusty heart shaped thing and those springy things!!! I wish I could have some.
Happy junking!
Re: Junk Pockets
Definitely black thread (or white). I don't buy in any other colors!!! (just joking).
Re: Junk Journal
Oh, hey guys. What would you say is a fair price for gift tags or journals?
Re: Junk Journal
Once again I have to say I love this site!!!
I haven't tried selling these journals Lani, but would love to cause it would give me reason to make more!!! I do sell some of my other stuff.
Gretchen, I just use a plain old glue stick for gluing and haven't noticed any edges pulling up, but if it was in my purse it probably would. I love your idea about the purse sized ones. I also use decoupage medium a lot,especially if something is going to be handled because it coats the outside and protects it. I made some beautiful gift cones out of scrapbook paper and the decoupage gave them more substance and weight. I'll post some pictures of the cones another day.
Re: Junk Journal
Oh, hey guys I was just thinking that Georgia's plant stakes would make great book markers for this project. We could paint or decoupage paper onto them and then write names or inspiring words on them.
Gee, thanks again Georgia!!
Re: Junk Journal
I tried to find those black and white ones, but couldn't so figured it didn't really matter what was on the front. Your right junkinhart these make great gifts done up as something that the recipient loves. I have made some for friends and filled them with inspiring quotes or recipes and others as diaries (just glue two pieces of ribbon to the back and wrap around so the diary can be tied closed with a bow).
Re: Junk Pockets
You guys are sooo sweet...your comments always inspire me to do more....thanks. Gretchen, I too, saw this as an idea using scrapbook paper, but wanted somehow to make it a junky project. I forgot to mention that I sewed up the sides of the folders with a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. That way they are true pockets, cause the problem I have with file folders is that every thing falls out of them.
I'm working on a set for my niece with pages and illustrations from an old Alice in Wonderland book I found.
Re: A Store that Built our Junk
Okay, I absolutely love the idea about the letters, and I see a "D", "I", "O", and possibly "H" in this building. Beautiful.
Re: A Mini Holiday Project
This is so sweet Georgia!!! I love your ideas.
Re: Baby Shoe
Hi Gretchen
Check out the last comment on my "Last One I Promise" post and you'll find your answer.
Re: Rustic Elegance Floral
Hey Sue.
Just wanted to tell you that I love it when you do the guessing game thing!! I can't believe the things you find.
Could I go with you junking sometime?
Re: Rustic Elegance Floral
Absolutely stunning and what an array of unusual items you've used to create it. Sue, you never cease to amaze me. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Re: Silver Lights
Yes, exactly the ones in the Dept.56 houses. I had no luck finding the kits any where in the vicinity of where I live, but easily found them on line. Thank goodness for the computer!!
Re: Silver Clocks
Hi Cynthia. You'll find the answer to your question in my post titled "Last one I Promise". Forgot to mention there that I also use the vinyl letters a lot.
Re: Baby Shoe
Hi Cynthia.
I think your black patent shoes would look adorable with some words (white lettering) added, like "princess", "precious" or a name. And how about adding some white sheer ribbon with black polkadots for the laces! The shoes would be so pretty in a shadowbox as well. I did some old skates which I will post closer to Christmas.
Re: Silver Clocks
Hi Georgia. Yes, it is soooo easy to drill through silver. Just make sure you are using a bit made for metal and not wood, and watch your eyes as the little pieces sometimes fly up.
Re: Last one I Promise!!!
Hi Junkin4fun. Sorry it has taken me a few days to respond to your question. For most of my lettering I just use plain acrylic paint and stencils, but I am a big fan of the scrapbooking stores and even though I don't scrap book it is amazing what you can find in those type stores to incorporate into your junk finds. Clear stickers work well and I have discovered that rub ons work on absolutely EVERYTHING!!!!! Right now they are one of my favorite things!!! I also recently tried some glass etching stuff which worked beautifully for lettering. Good luck. Let me know if you try any of these things and I would love to see the pictures.
Re: A Deal for Minnesota Junkers - See Description
Gretchen: Your jewellry is amazing. I wish we could get together to work on some collages. I bought some of those glass slides and holders, but haven't been too happy with anything I've put inside them. You've inspired me to keep trying.
Re: Funny or embarrassing junking stories, anyone?
I have a terrible junking story... For months I kept driving by this run down abandoned house hidden behind trees in the area we lived in. I kept thinking, "WOW, I bet there are some great finds around that property". Well, I finally got up enough courage to park my car, get out and walk gingerly down the weed covered driveway. I was so excited... there were some old boards and piles of junk just sitting around the yard. I went up to the front door to check it out (I was really into doors at the time and prepared to take it off the hinges right then and there!). Anyways, I had the shock of my life when a very old man opened the front door and asked just what it was I was doing. I almost died!! I apologized profusely, of course, telling him I didn't realize any one lived there. Turned out he was 98 years old, living on his own and walking a mile three times a week to get his groceries. After that I checked in on him every once in a while to see if he needed anything. I learned my lesson that time and I sure don't stop at "abandoned" houses any more!!!
Re: Silver Lights
Hi Kimberly. Thanks for the comments. I use any glass/crystal item I can find that fits the top so the light can shine through. Old crystal bottle toppers work well for smaller openings. You could also use an old ashtray, candle holder, plate, or bowl. Sometimes I embellish the top of the lid with an old crystal bead as well. Hope this helps.
Re: Junk Finds in my Gardens
Hey Gretchen. Wasn't sure what the best way was to get a message to you, so thought I would try this. After two days of looking I finally found that close-up icon you were talking about. Thank you so much. It is a fairly new camera and I've never bothered to read the direction booklet and have been very frustrated with the pictures I have been talking. I am so glad to find that closeup button and wouldn't have without you. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. Hope you're having a good day.
Re: Getting Ready for Christmas
Hey Gretchen. Yes, they are flat on one side. I saw what you did with the old crystal and the Eiffel tower picture and I absolutely loved it. I collect Eiffel towers and love anything Parisian!! Last year I put some vintage christmas themed pictures on the back of crystals and used them as ornaments. Got the idea from the book, Vintage Christmas. Anyways, thanks for all the encouragement. Not many of my friends or family are into junk and decorating so it is so nice to share with like-minded people.
Re: Bottle Art
No, can't say I'm that creative!! They came with the bottles.