Category Archives: repurposed junk

Repurposing Old Windows

There’s something special about old windows. They have such character and are a great starting point for a project. Here’s a few of the ones I’ve repurposed.Even if the glass is broken they are great to use. I make lots of chalk boards with them.When they are sectioned you can do some fun stuff.And if you can’t decide, do both!I love doing special orders for weddings!The Holidays are a great time to use old windows!So you’ll see me jumping for joy whenever I run across some great old windows on the curb. Broken glass, old chalking, rusty nails – it all just makes them more interesting!

Bread pan tote

I love all the things that MamieJanes does on her blog. She is so creative. When I saw this I had to make my own. It was really simple too. I just punched some holes, place the items together and wired it. Just love it!

Book Bird House

I’m always looking for new ways to re-purpose old books. This one was great fun. Lots and lots of folding but the end reward is always worth it!

The picture doesn’t show it but I glued a long piece of jute down the center before putting  it together. This way it can hang as well.
Adding a couple of bird cut outs, some eggs, and moss finished off the look quite well. Don’t tell but the little eggs are just waded up pieces of paper!

Spring Show Continued…

As promised here are some photos of my creations this spring.Art/memo boardsFabric birds that are bejeweled.decorated bottlespainted jarspaper birdspaper daffodilspaper pansiesand of course some cards.

Altered Bottles

Every bottle has a story. What was its purpose? How old is it? What home did it reside in? Altering these bottles adds to the story, giving each a message or theme to share.

To this bottle the question is added. . . What door did this open?

What message and to whom, will this bottle be sent?

This one will perhaps be filled with bath salts.  Who will it sooth?

What story will these tell?