Thursday, June 18, 2009

Repurposed Junk

Except for a little cleaning here and there, I use my junk "as is" - I just try to find a new purpose for it.


An oil can is now a vase.


A rusty tin bucket holds soap.


An old post is a candleholder.


A glove mold holds jewelry.


A metal carrier is perfect for CDs.

8 comments:

  1. The patina on those finds is gorgeous! I have spent some time trying to get that finish! Nice finds!

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  2. Who would've thought! Clever & so useful ... so the lesson is, don't throw it away & let it age ... chuckle! TTFN ~Marydon

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  3. Creativity all over the place! Hi, I'm a first time Junk Partier, and I love how you've put all of your junk to work, being useful and not just sitting there looking pretty!

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  4. GREAT junk! I think my fav is the vase! Thanks for joining in! I am now officially a follower so I will be able to see lots more of your cool stuff! Whoo, hoo!

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  5. I love rusty things too. Sometimes things look better in their original state. Great finds.

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  6. Love that post turned candle holder - it's fabulous!

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  7. Great way to re-purpose older things into useful items. Thanks for joining the party!

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  8. HOW CLEVER...I am not that imaginative..Thanks for great ideas and I too love rust.

    Peace & Blessings,
    Barbara
    VFA = Village Folk Art

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