Junk Creation

January 30th, 2008

Earthly Protestation

It has come to my mind frequently, and to my ears as well, that people are doing so much to the environment that eventually it (the environment) will begin to “doing” back.  My own personal beliefs on the subject aside, it makes me wonder what form that “doing back” would take.
Perhaps the world would begin […]

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January 29th, 2008

Junk Man Tagged!

Apparently, I am “it” in two different games of blog tag.  Since Barb tagged me first, I suppose I will be telling you 7 things about myself that you may not know–then I get to choose 7 victims…
For the 7 oddball things…here goes:

I’ve worked at libraries, colleges, McDonald’s , and yard care (and one of these is […]

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January 29th, 2008

28 Ways Use an Old (or New) Pen or Pencil

I decided that I’d try to list as many ideas for making things from an old pen or pencil as I could–of course I won’t get even close to ALL of the ideas, but why not give it a try?  (I don’t know that I will ever use the list personally, since I can’t seem to find […]

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January 28th, 2008

The Great Button Salvage

Here’s a handy way to have buttons on hand, rather than buying new ones at the store.
There isn’t much to this tip–all you have to do is take the buttons off of your shirts (or pants, or jackets) before you reuse the materials that comprise them.  (You, being the amazing junk creator that you are, […]

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January 26th, 2008

Junk Created Water Wheel

 This water wheel was made, according to Ren Gomes,

…mostly out of scrap material as are most of my projects. The steel center portion of the wheel is made from a used electrical spool cut down from about 3′ to 1′ in width. Then with a whole lot of scrap wood laying around, I built the […]

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January 25th, 2008

Scrap Paper for Note Taking

I know, I know: I’ve got another short, simple project for How-To Friday.  But this one is SO good.
During my class on Thursday, I overheard someone talking about how they reuse paper that they previously printed things on, but that they didn’t need anymore, to take their notes for class.  I wanted to shake their […]

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January 24th, 2008

DIY (MYO) Vest

I got this interesting idea for making a “waistcoat” from an old blazer from a post on www.buzznet.com.  Click here for the specific post by Lefran.  Hats off to her for her creativity and for doing something other than just toss her old clothes.
I like her idea!  I have always thought it would be nice […]

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January 23rd, 2008

Stretching the Dollar–Junk Creation Works Its Magic

I know that I’ve posted thoughts about the possible profits involved in junk creation–but it has come to my mind again, so I’ll share (whether you want me to or not).
I have been told many times by many people that there are two ways to increase your excess money: (1) make more money, and (2) spend […]

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January 22nd, 2008

Meet: the Trailer-Bus, erm, the Bus-Trailer?

I think the trailer I have featured above speaks for itself as far as a junk creation.  I have heard of using old pickup truck beds for trailers (my dad made one, once upon a time) but I never thought, even for a moment, that making one from an old school bus was even possible.
Guess […]

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January 21st, 2008

Disposeable Tupperware–Who Needs It?

Has anyone else been laughing at the commercials for disposable Tupperware?  I’m laughing because, my family has had that stuff for years.  We used to call them: used margarine and/or cool whip tubs.
Here’s how to make your own disposable Tupperware: (1) use some cool whip and/or margarine from a tub, (2) put the empty tub […]

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