Last Update, June 21, 2009

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RoboJunker.com will be updated once a month with new ideas in each update. Don't forget, the purpose of RoboJunker is to be a "clearing house of ideas". The pages within are full of great ideas and projects. With the magazines that we know and love going out of business right and left, we are all hungry for ideas. Spend some time, browsing through the idea pages, whenever you need inspiration. Also, I've been posting lots of my projects on my Blog and I find this to be a better outlet for them. So be sure to visit my daily blog/journal often for lots of great fun and projects

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Hanging Book Holder-Margo


To make this book holder I basically screwed 2 old gate hinges to a block of wood, about 1" thick and the size of the book. Used some glue to freeze the hinges in an L shape, and slipped the book inside. Then put a hanger on the back wood. I hung the whole thing inside a double frame that I made by screwing one wooden fram on top of another. The wooden block is not visible because of the thickness of the frames that I put it all inside.

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I have a new favorite book


This year I'm allowing myself 1 new book per month and March's book is called "Recycled Home" by Sally Bailey. I'm usually wary about purchasing a book sight unseen, but I stepped out of my comfort zone on this one. It is a minimalist approach to Junk Decorating. The authors are English and have a store and home in England where most of the photos were taken. You can truly judge a book by it's cover in this instance. They use lots of whites and creams in this book as well as lots and lots of re-purposing. Most of the walls and backdrops are left industrial and weathered, and most of the decor is found objects, which makes this book right up my alley. It leans more to the industrial side of junk decorating than cottage, and is definitely not prim. The Authors also have another book "Restoration Home" I have been informed that they are the SAME book, page per page.

Other Recommended Reading
For more recommended books, see my book list at the bottom of this page

New E-Books

Newest E-book Available now, Soldered Charms

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Now Available, Burlap Coffee Sack Cart Liners

Alright girls, In general RoboJunker fashion, I've got the bags for the burlap bag cart liners. I'll be selling the bags, and the instructions for $11.00 plus shipping. This is an easy no-sew project.

I've even designed a pocket feature into it.

This is an easy 15 min project and the sacks are so great looking

I'll even include 4 pieces of jute as ties. The bow and any other embellishment is up to you though.
Update: I now offer the completed bags for $23.10 Shipping included
You get the instructions, a bag and 4 jute rope for the ties for $11.00 plus: Sold Out
Shipping is 8.50 via Priority Mail
or 7.10 via Parcel Post
For Texas orders only add 6.75% sales tax.
Other options: Bag only $8 ea Sold Out , Instructions only $5 ea

Options
Thanks for the inspiration Nancy

Rubber Stamp holder, bud vase, note holder-by Margo


I simpy took old spice bottles and snapped them into an old metal rubber stamp holder. For some of them I added some water and slipped in a daisy. For others, I put in those music clips for marching bands, You could tuck in some cute flash cards, Photo's or notes

Safety

I'd like to say a quick word about safety. Remember Soldering irons, solder and the items being soldered, are hot. Please use common sense when doing any of these projects. Use Caution with saws and other tools. Remember to wear gloves and eye protection. We want you to enjoy years of junking and crafting, so please play it safe.


These are all books that I own, and recommend

I own and recommend these books, they are full of great inspiration,ideas and photos


The Junk Bonanza was wonderful. You can read about my experiences, purchases etc by going to my blog and Look at Mid September 2008 entries.
RoboJunker in the Press

See a RoboJunker project on page 12 of the April 2008 issue of, Country Home: click here for details.

If you found a project particularly inspiring
please email me.

If you have a Trash to Treasure project you'd like me to spotlight, Just send me a picture and I'll review it to possibly be included on this site.

My goal is to make this site the most thorough clearinghouse of Trash to Treasure Ideas for everyone. A place that projects are handy and do not disappear over time, And a place for news from the junking world. Thank you for visiting, I hope you find a project to spark your imagination and start the creative juices flowing. Now go find some Junk and get started.

I've designed my site to be like a giant idea file. Simply click the file tab for the idea folder you want to open.
You can always come back here by clicking the link that says "return to main t2t page".
Enjoy


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Safety

I'd like to say a quick word about safety. Please use common sense when doing any of these projects. Use Caution with saws and power tools. Remember to wear gloves and eye protection. We want you to enjoy years of junking and crafting, so please play it safe.

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