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Junk Creation

Archive for April 2008

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 […]

By Peggy -- 5 comments

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 […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

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 […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

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 […]

By Peggy -- 4 comments

April 23rd, 2008

Update on Bloggy Giveaways

Earlier this week we posted a list of our first round of giveaways here on the b5media Lifestyles Channel. Those giveaways aren’t even over and here comes wave Two!
I’m curious about that pink LEGO brick box from Play Library. Might need to check that one out myself.
If you haven’t entered the first round, check […]

By Peggy -- 0 comments

April 23rd, 2008

My Junk Creation: Tea Tag Bookmark

Earlier today, I unloaded my fun Tea Tag Confetti post. You thought it was fun, right?
Here’s a project that requires a little glue, but it’s lovely for a tea sipper.
Simple directions for Tea Tag Bookmark:
-After selecting your favorite tags, arrange in pattern. I used six tags.
-Apply small amounts of glue to bottom tips of tags […]

By Peggy -- 8 comments