Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Under $100 Linky Party

Thanks to those of you who volunteered to donate something to give away.  Starting next week, you will have a chance to win something when you link up and/or visit the sponsor's page.  Still working out a few kinks.  So while I get unkinky, check out some linkys:
Love everything about this industrial, rustic mantle from Too Much Time on My Hands
Rustic Industrial Mantle & Ceramic Deer Head 3 copy
Update your kitchen for less than $50 from Newlyweds on a Budget
Try Blissful Root's recipe if yummy, healthy goodness!
Martha Leone Design's update an old dresser.
Boxed Empire 6 MarthaLeoneDesign
Love, Pomegranate House's valentines are what my daughter wants to make this year!
Cute shark tutorial from Super Baby Boutique

I look forward to seeing your links.
Please remember to read through the guidelines before linking up!  Thanks for linking up and for sharing you with us.
Under $100 Linky Guidelines:

1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!
2. Please only post ideas that cost $100 or less--it would be great if you share the cost of your project, but not necessary.
3. Please include a brief description in link up.
4. Grab my Under $100 button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Beyond the Picket Fence so people can find you and more great ideas.
5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.
6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for inexpensive ideas we can recreate.
7.  Please do NOT link up the same thing week after week--keep it fresh!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

All You Need is Love

Love and a little junk that is!  This is a quick project--simply find some extra junk to spell out LOVE!
The L is an old chair spindle, the O a baby doll buggy wheel.
The V is an unidentified metal piece.
I used some pieces from a child's wood tool set for the E.
The longest part of this project is the time it takes to find what junk you will use.  I will be making a few more to put on etsy.
I am linking up at Green Willow Pond and Funky Junk interiors.




Monday, January 28, 2013

Chunky Monkey Coffee Table

This chunky coffee table was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest that was originally from HGTV, I believe. When a friend was generous enough to give me some barnwood, I knew this table was in there.  
As I have said before, I have pulled some square nails from this wood, so it is old.  This table was simple construction. You know I love paint, but not for this purdy wood.  
Some good sanding, Early American stain, and wipe on poly was all it took to beautify this baby.  
I love the storage shelf--big enough for blankets and books and magazines.  
This piece would also make a good TV console, with storage for DVR's, etc. underneath.

Friday, January 25, 2013

From Thrift Store Dud to Painted Stud

Ok, well I really think of this piece as a she, but stud rhymes with dud.  I almost left this piece at the thrift store, I wasn't sure about the sides and the height (26 inches, a little shorter than a typical sofa table).  But another customer talked me into it and it was half price day.
I wasn't sure which color to paint this piece.  It was going to go cream--old ochre to be exact, because let's face it, it is neutral and sells.  But I needed some color so I went with Aubosson Blue and Old Ochre.  I am loving this blue, sort of a teal, but reminds me of a rich denim color.


I used dark wax, 


a dud no longer.


I waited to get pictures in daylight and then had all these shadows going--lighting, hmphhh--my least favorite part of photography.  Find more fun things at Funky Junk Interiors!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Under $100 Linky Party

Calling all makers (that is what crafters are called in England).  I am looking for someone to donate some fun little item to one of our linkers.  What will you get?  Free advertising on my blog, traffic driven to your etsy shop or blog, praise and accolades!  Email me if you are interested please.  But first check out some great links from last week!
Not my typical share, but an important link--please check this out at Changing my Marbles.
no act of kindness
Smart Girl Style shared a great tutorial on building a side table.
Beautiful bookmarks from Old Things New
Love this sweater bag from Shabby Gals
Sweet chenille hearts from Restyled Junk
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Cute, easy idea for Valentine's Day from Number 53
Lovely coat hook from Knick of Time

I look forward to seeing your links.
Please remember to read through the guidelines before linking up!  Thanks for linking up and for sharing you with us :) .
Under $100 Linky Guidelines:

1. Please link to the specific post, not your blog!
2. Please only post ideas that cost $100 or less--it would be great if you share the cost of your project, but not necessary.
3. Please include a brief description in link up.
4. Grab my Under $100 button on the sidebar and include it in your post or a link to Beyond the Picket Fence so people can find you and more great ideas.
5. Please check and make sure your link works. If it doesn't you can delete it and try again.
6. Please no direct links to sales sites, i.e. ETSY or just a plain ol' commercial site, we are looking for inexpensive ideas we can recreate.
7.  Please do NOT link up the same thing week after week--keep it fresh!


Monday, January 21, 2013

Reviving in Vegas

I just returned from a short, fun girl's trip to Vegas to celebrate my sister's 50th.  I looked for inspiration--I didn't really find any junky, shabby things, but the colors and lights, sounds, food, and fun were reviving.  Most of these pictures are phone photos--I didn't haul my big camera.
There was a Chinese New Year theme happening--beautiful displays!



Me and My OLDER Sister
The Girls
We chose Vegas to go to a Tim McGraw (my sister loves him!) and Faith Hill Concert--they were great!
The Bellagio Fountains
The View from the Stratosphere
It was a fun weekend, back to work and reality for this chica--no more sparkles...sigh.







Friday, January 18, 2013

I Couldn't Help Myself

As I mentioned in Tuesday's post, I had the itch to build, but the garage is too cold.  I am afraid I could not help myself and had to do a little building.  I made a few quick saw cuts and did the actual construction inside.  I started with this homemade dog dish holder that a friend gave me when they had to put their dog down :(.  I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but said thank you and took it.
And then, out of the blue I had the idea to use it for the base of a little bench or small table.  I took the dog dish hole part off and the pegboard under it off.  I added a board across the middle to sturdy it up.
A cupboard door (sort of a cupboard door) top

and some paint and dark wax,
was all it took to complete this simple project--itch scratched, aah!