Junk Creation

April 30th, 2008

My Junk Creation: Cat Toy (and more) from Ketchup Bottle

After rinsing a used ketchup bottle, I decided it had a different destination than the recycling bin.
Cats love a puzzle. And better yet, I didn’t have to spend anything to make this toy. I already had the toy mouse to go inside.
This is a very easy reuse project, plus if you save the bottle cap, […]

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April 30th, 2008

Where I Blog From

It’s a bit crowded, but I find a place behind that Mickey Mouse you see. I prefer hiding in the corner, away from the junk store customers. Blogging in such a crowded place is perfect inspiration for Junk Creation.
Well, since today is “Where I Blog From” day at the Lifestyles Channel, and I write […]

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April 29th, 2008

Journey to Five Junk Projects

Online dumpster diving is a bit neater, isn’t it?
At the ground level we’re walking into tin can pincushion from Derek and Lauren at Design Sponge. They repurposed kitty’s tuna can into a neat pincushion.
Going up to the second floor of the junk house, we have how to turn broken speakers into a snappy media cabinet […]

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April 28th, 2008

Give Her the Motherboard

That’s right. Give Mom a Motherboard Grip Top Clipboard for Mother’s Day. I doubt someone else is thinking of that same gift, plus you’ve done the whole flowers and candy thing before.
Or maybe this is something you need for yourself?
The Motherboard company makes products like this from obsolete and used circuit boards from computers, phones, […]

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April 27th, 2008

EcoHanger Contest Winners

First, I’d like to thank everyone who entered the EcoHanger contest. I appreciate you taking the time to answer the question of why you hate wire hangers. Seems some of you agree that wire hangers can serve some purposes, but they just aren’t that great for clothes for many different reasons. Also, thanks to our […]

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April 26th, 2008

So-Artsy Links from Lifestyles Channel and Beyond

Cornstarch clay- can it look like turquoise?
Noreen Crone-Findlay is working on a new doll. She’s spun the yarn to weave the body, and sculpted the head from cornstarch clay. She painted it to look like carved turquoise.
Keeping a Knitting Journal
Links to free knitting journal page downloads to keep your knitting organized.
Layers Upon Layers
Cyndi got a […]

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April 25th, 2008

Project Runway Designer’s Junk Creation — Purse from Bar Soap Packaging

Project Runway alumni Jack Mackenroth created this one-of-a-kind purse from Pure & Natural biodegradable soap packaging. And you can bid on it in a charity auction until May 1!
Go here to read my review of Pure & Natural soap.
Image via Clothes off Our Back / Jack Mackenroth.
Tags: Jack Mackenroth, project runway, Pure & Natural bar […]

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April 25th, 2008

Nuts the Junkyard Dog

Do we need a mascot around here?
Nuts the Junkyard Dog from chimpfeet is begging to apply, but I’m more of a cat person. Sorry, Nuts.
This loyal doggie is handmade from recycled metal and will rust with time outside. He’s a little expensive ($75), but he does stand 12 inches tall after all.
Remember to enter […]

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April 25th, 2008

Antique Pick of the Week: Rare Glass Fly Catcher

This doodad captivated me so much I had to pay another visit with my camera to take its picture. Here’s what the tag says:
Fly Catcher Rare $24
Must-have for country kitchen look
Circa 1900-1920
To use this fly catcher, remove the glass stopper and pour in honey or sugar water. Place where you see flies, and they get […]

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April 24th, 2008

Junk Book Review: Creative Scarecrows

Yard people aren’t just for the fall anymore. And today’s yard figures have jobs other than scaring away crows. They entertain, amaze and function as pieces of art.

Creative Scarecrows: 35 Fun Figures for Your Yard & Garden by Marcianne Miller with Merry Miller isn’t a new book (published in 2004), but it’s still very much […]

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