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Wordy Wednesday: Trash to Treasure

Karen Weideman — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:17:36 +0000

I’m not the kind of gal that goes into a furniture store and picks out her home furniture. My hubby and I find this to be a bit of a “cookie cutter” style for us. We prefer to find unique pieces that are functional. Of course, they need to be inexpensive. TodayI’m going to show you how to take a few old pieces and make them into something great. I hope this will inspire you to look around your home to repurpose some items.

Here are two apple crates that we’re using as bookcases. My hubby and I found these in a yard sale many years ago as we were traveling up the mountain to Virginia. I think we paid $10 for both of them. We have been using these for about six years and have really enjoyed them.

If you have any old dresser drawers, you could use them as potting boxes. I saw this recently at a pumpkin patch and thought it was so cute. If you use these on a railing (as shown here), don’t forget to attach them so that they don’t fall.

This old chair is a favorite in our home. My husband found it a few years ago at a yard sale for about $5. He cleaned it up and now Emma sits proudly on it in our dining room. We really like the rustic look of the chair.

These are a few ideas of how you can take some old junk and make it into a special treasure. What ways have you repurposed your old things?

images (c) Karen Weideman

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Wordless Wednesday: Outdoor Fun

Karen Weideman — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:55:23 +0000

Thank goodness for our church’s playground. It’s not far from our home.

images are mine

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Wordless Wednesday: We Like Snow!

Karen Weideman — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:47:45 +0000

I was hoping to find The Backyardigans’ snow song to add to this, but can’t find it on YouTube. Oh well, on to the pics!

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Wordless Wednesday: Take Me With You!

Karen Weideman — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:43:33 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday – Trapeze and me

kellys — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:04:44 +0000

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Wordless Wednesday – So sweet

kellys — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:35:10 +0000

picture: mine

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Wordless Wednesday: Watch Out for the Alligator!!!!

Karen Weideman — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:59:03 +0000

There is a lake not too far from our new home. A few weeks ago, my husband took our son for a drive to look at the turtles. Thankfully, they didn’t get out of the car. When my husband opened the automatic slider on my son’s door, my son saw the alligator sitting there just a few feet away!!! Eeek!!! Enjoy the pics!

pics taken by my hubby

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Wordless Wednesday – I love teenagers!

kellys — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:47:27 +0000

picture: mine

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Wordless Wednesday: One of My Favorite Signs

Karen Weideman — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:08:11 +0000

image by Karen

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Wordless Wednesday: The Squirrel

Karen Weideman — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:01:21 +0000

Whenever I have extra bread, cereal, or crackers to throw out, I like to put it in the yard for the animals. It doesn’t take long for the stuff to get eaten. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

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