PJ 320 – BEST DIY salvaged junk projects
Every Friday, 7 PM through Sunday 11 PM Pacific
Well guys… you sure told me! 🙂
Last weekend, I asked you “Do you read these posts?” Meaning, these link party posts, where I showcase what other bloggers have created from junk.
75 comments later, most pleaded with me to not change a darn tootin’ thing!
I’m going to tell you why I asked that. I wasn’t concerned over the work it created for me. I wanted to be sure it was material that YOU were interested in.
You told me exactly what I needed to know. You want the features and the added junk. You want it on the weekends so you can wake up to them with your AM coffee. So expect these weekend posts to continue, and maybe even revamped from time to time, to bring you fresh takes in different ways!
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
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A quick weekly update…
I went full out industrial… using pipes and 2x4s. That was FUN! (DIY project)
A survey I asked your participation in. You surprised me good…
An inspiring story around my own lousy building techniques… (inspiration)
Bringing spring to the mantel! With sound effects… (DIY project)
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{ Que in intro music…. with trumpets ablarin’ DO DODO DOOOOOO! }
Welcome one and all, to the Painter’s Drop Cloth Junk Awards Ceremony!
I’m going to award you with a top ____ for being featured.
No need for a red carpet this round… a crumpled up paint drop cloth is all you need to attend! Barefoot also acceptable… coffee in hand, pure bonus.
Here are the ‘winners’ from last weekend’s link party… 🙂
Most RUSTically inclined
Blooming Industrial Buckets from a conveyer belt chain, by My Salvaged Treasures
This project is like being a little bit country, and a little bit rock and roll. I love the balance of masculine and feminine with this adorable idea!
Most smile inducing
Upcycled stool fairy garden by Paint Yourself A Smile
Once upon a time, a magical fairy garden grew on top of a… stool? You better believe it! And now I want one too. Wait until you see the blue pebble creek…
Recycled crate tray by Diarioartesanal
I’m a huge fan for making cool things without needing major building skills… and this gorgeous tray makes the cut! 1 cream and 1 sugar here please…
Most authentically reproduced
Authentically chippy coffee sign with hooks, by Homeroad
Using old authentic chippy wood is the fastest way to getting those old signs lookin’ instantly old. No need for fancy paint treatments this round!
Design by Old Sign Stencils, full details in the post link.
Most Industrially Cool
Industrial pipe floating shelves, by The Honeycomb Home
I ‘m crazy about the look of how pipes make something instantly industrial. And this shelf design is perfection. Don’t you love how light it looks?
Upcycled vintage dollhouse makeover, by Five Marigolds
If you’d like to morph into the land of your childhood, take a peek at this blog post. It showcases the most amazing, handmade ideas for furniture and decorating… upcycled style!
From crib to dog crate, by My Love 2 Create
Does this come in cat size? Because it’s one crazy cool idea! And looks so much nicer than any crate you’d buy!
Most glamorous junk
A Candelabra Jewelry Tree by Sadie Seasongoods
The ideas Sarah comes up with tend to look like they were SUPPOSE to be like that all along. What candelabra?
The only music combined project probably ever
Reclaimed scrap wood window box / Funky Junk Interiors
So, when I made this super rustic window box, it made me think of.. well, this one has a sound file attached. Nothing like getting in character with a build, huh?
The cleanest my counter has EVER been
2×4 industrial shelf phone station / Funky Junk Interiors
My dayplanner is a huge binder. And I needed a custom shelf fix fast so I could find the thing! This totally worked…
Well, that was just fun!
So, what did you make this past week?
Bloggers, Link up your newest and coolest upcycles below… can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!
Non bloggers, feel free to share your own junk projects on my Facebook page HERE! You may even find yourself featured there… 🙂
To upload button…
(not mandatory by the way…) Right click the button above, save to desktop, upload into your blog post like a photo, apply a no-follow attribute, and attach this post’s url as a link to the picture.
~ Party Junk blah blah linkup rules ~
1. Upcycled, DIY home projects only please. Items for sale must be in tutorial form on your blog.
2. Linkups must be your own work, not another’s.
3. Only projects new to Party Junk please. The themed linkup (if applicable) is an exception.
4. By linking up here, you’re cool with me featuring you on my blog, Pinterest, Twitter, FJI Facebook and I Love That Junk with a link back to you, or it’s own new LINK WIDGET with no additional permission required.
Thank you so much for the feature Donna. I love this link party so much because it has the best creative ideas. I am so into all the features this week. Omg that phone shelf, I want one now! Thank you again. love love your blog. Have a great week, Jenny
Thanks so much for hosting, Donna, and for the RUSTically inclined award.
Love the features and your phone station, Donna–thanks so much for the party!
Yay! Thank you for the feature! I must say I really enjoyed reading your descriptions of each project! So many great ideas and your phone station is just awesome!! Love it all! Thanks Donna!
Thank you so much for the party, Donna! 😉
Hi Donna – Happy Saturday! Thank you for hosting and wishing you a weekend as wonderful as you are! Hugs, Holly
Yay!!! We get our weekend fix! Thanks Donna for not giving it up, but we will be looking forward to surprises from time to time! Have a great weekend!
Thank you for the feature…and all I gotta say is #PJforever. 🙂
What a fun party and so cool to see others “junk”. Thanks, Donna!
YAY!!! So glad everyone wanted your party to “live on”. Love it! Thanks so much for all the effort you put in to it, Miss Donna Donna Fo Fonna.
Thanks for hosting the party Donna. I discovered the party last week and am so glad I did! I am so glad you are not changing anything about it :).
I love your writing especially how to described all the features!
Have a great weekend
Linking up for the first time! I am loving all the projects and checking out everyones blog!
Thank you Donna for keeping this party ongoing as is. I love it! Usually I scroll down all at once and see the titles and photos (and your comments) and then choose which ones I’ll read first. Like a gourmet meal. Let’s see, I’ll have a little Sadie Seasongoods, then a serving of my Love to Create and funkyjunk for dessert! Please excuse the attempt at humor. I just worked nine out of the last ten days and am a little loopy with fatigue. I love this party. Thank you!
Hey, Donna,
Thanks for not minding the effort that goes into creating this blog…we all appreciate your efforts and admire your energy.
What I wanted to comment on is your wicked sense of humor (wicked is a Maine expression, meaning very good or extreme.) What is funny, you might ask? The thought of ANY cage being big enough for cats. Come on, girl. You know full well the only way to get your crew, or my crew, would be when they were curious about what you had made, or more likely, being right in the middle when you were making the piece. After it was made? Hah, hah, they would be crying and whinning like little children if you dared to put them in and lock them up. Come on, girl. A dog feels secure enclosed, a cat HATES being resticted, unless they choose to be enclosed, like under the covers when a bed is being made.
You funny, Donna. 🙂
Thanks Donna for PJ 320. ALWAYS look forward to reading all your posts and learning something or seeing something from a different viewpoint. Have a great week.
Joy
afternoon coffee & a junk party…perfect Sunday! getting inspired for the week ahead!
Donna, thanks for keeping the party alive!! Have a great week!!