The Gnome-Be-Gone is one of my favorite garden structures – it’s amusing, unique and sure to be a garden eye catcher. The set comes with one gnome and two Gnome-Be-Gones.

Vibrant ceramic Shroomies are handmade and each is brilliantly colored and one-of-a-kind. These are not frost-proof though so you’ll have to use them in indoor plants during the winter.

Apple Bird Feeder – A sweet minimalist sustainable bamboo birdfeeder with three perches, a loop for hanging and a skewer to secure an apple.

In the right garden setting this wrecking ball garden sculpture is the perfect cure for boring lawn sculptures.

Recycled Milk Glass Hummingbird Feeder – I love this pretty recycled milk glass feeder which is handmade and good for high-traffic areas as the feeder holds 20 oz. A decanter-style top allows you to refill and clean it easily. Includes instructions and hanging hook.

The one of a kind Reclaimed Army Helmet Planter is an interesting way to reuse an item that has little use plus it’ll last and last. The base is also reclaimed, made with transmission gears.

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Fun & Unique Garden Gifts

Why this poll about your feelings on retail junk creations?

First, let me explain what “retail junk creations” means. A retail junk creation might be a bracelet made out of a repurposed candy wrapper, like at Endangered Species Chocolate. Or it could be a handbag made out of used tires like at Hardware by Renee. This bingo clock from Uncommon Goods is made of reclaimed wood with vintage bingo cards. It’s a perfect example.

These items aren’t going to save the world, but it can be inspiring to see how others have come up with a new use for items that have lived their intended lives. Of course, the recycled item being sold should be useful, or at least desired. I’m against making something out of used materials just for the sake of having something recycled to sell.

A good retail junk creation should take the place of something new someone would buy. Otherwise, it’s energy wasted. Those recycled goods still have to be shipped. And most retail junk creations use some virgin materials as well. Personal junk creations are different. They aren’t produced in larger numbers, and hopefully you’ll end up liking what you make. You don’t have to worry about selling it to someone else.

Since I’d like to feature retail junk creations on this blog, I want to know what you think about them.

I’ll leave the poll up until the end of the month, so let the question whirl around your head a bit. But please do take the poll at some point in April.

Photo via Uncommon Goods.

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Retail Junk Creations: Are You Sold?