Welcome to DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 522
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Hi all!
How have you been doing?
This past week I was easy on myself. I kinda felt like I ‘had’ to produce which only appeared to shut me down. So I decided to just be. And that’s when the creativity snuck back! Does creating work like that for you too?!
Wild flower Seeds grain sack pillow for spring by Funky Junk Interiors
I’m pretty pleased to announce I have started to spring decorate though, with this cutie-pie grain sack pillow! It was inspired by a gorgeous set of tea towels shown in the post. I want those too! LOL
Well, the sun is shining and I’m healthy with two lovely cats to keep me company so today is a good day! So let’s flip that into a good weekend while we enjoy some of these gorgeous features from last week’s party…
DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 522 features:
Vintage window botanical art by Sadie Seasongoods
Wow. If this doesn’t put you in the spring mood, not sure what would! Isn’t this gorgeous? Click the link for the clever way this gorgeous botanical art was created…
Reclaimed wood hearts by Junky Encores on Facebook
The sweetest gesture popped into my feed one fine day. Kim decided to whip up three adorable rustic hearts and offer them up to give away to an essential person in your life. Click the link to enter someone who’s currently making a difference!
Dragonfly and ladybug specimen Easter eggs by Elsa R Blog
And just when I was thinking I needed a new egg idea, these gorgeous specimens scrolled into view. Aren’t they positively SO unique?! Click the link to learn how to make them!
Springform pan and window wall planter by Fresh Vintage by Lisa S
Here’s a clever way to whip up an industrial planter using a springform pan! Love how the window frames this beauty! Click the link for the full tutorial.
French grain sack striped picnic basket by Organized Clutter
I’m personally thinking nearby picnics will be come a BIG thing this summer, so why not pretty up a found basket with a stencil and a transfer? Adore the layering on this! Click the link for the full details.
Upcycled junk Easter rabbit by Wisconsin Magpie
You already know Wisconsin Magpie for her genius junk turkeys.. so here’s a rabbit! SO adorable! Click the link for the super detailed tutorial!
Link up below!
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What did you up-cycle this past week? Link up your newest for DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 522 below!
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1. Upcycled, DIY home decor projects only please. Items for sale must be in tutorial form. NO FOOD NOR NEW CRAFTS please.
2. Linkups must be your own work, not another’s.
3. Only projects new to this link party please, to keep things fresh.
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Donna
I love your grain sack seed pillows! They would look perfect at my house….just saying 🙂
Thank you for hosting. Right now it’s the only thing in my life that seems normal. I spend most of my time moving about without a plan.
Thanks for sharing my spring form planter.
I hope you have a Happy Easter!
xo Lisa S
ohmyGRAVY! once again, the FJI creative club never fails to disappoint – that WINDOW! the junk BUNNY! fabulous ideas, excellent execution.
and yes, Donna, i do understand where you are coming from…
you know that there have been times when i have stepped away from blogging, from writing, from creating. sometimes it’s because life just got too hard to juggle one more thing. but other times, it’s because ‘the business of creating’ utterly killed my creativity. and for a creative person to feel like they have no imagination or passion left is a very scary thing, indeed.
like you, i have had to give myself permission to step away from the lists and the computer and the camera, step away from the idea that ‘i am what i produce’, and just live. for a day, a weekend, or even a few years. that space to breathe, to think, to imagine without having to jump up and ‘do’ is a freedom that heals a weary spirit. it certainly did mine, which is why my creative passion returned with a roar and i’m blogging again! sounds like you’ve had a similar experience… now, we just need to learn to step away for small breaks BEFORE the burnout hits 😉
Your new pillow is awesome, Donna! So nice when the creative juices cooperate;)Beautiful Springtime weather certainly helps! Thanks for faithfully hosting each week! Stay healthy!
Love love love that junky bunny! <3
Thank you for liking my eggs. A good Easter. xoxo from holland
Oh my, the upcycled junk Easter bunny featured is so adorable! I had some fun with your buffalo check stencil for the grandkid’s sleepover room at our house. Wishing you a lovely Easter long weekend, Donna!
Hard to pick a favorite but the window framed strainer/planter is beautiful, and ummm, the bunny’s carrot! Love it!
Thanks for featuring my junk heart, and for my heart giveaway post.
Happy Easter Donna 🙂
Thanks for hosting the party on a holiday weekend, and thanks for featuring my picnic basket project too!