Hi Guys! In this post I talk about; three projects in progress and how I made the wrong paint color choice three times, the winners of the stencil giveaway and the craft giveaway, the new Petticoat Junktion video page, the vintage kitchen scale I received from a reader, and flowers yet to be potted. Have… [Read More]
The Cedar Chest Makeover That Had Me Seeing Spots
This cedar chest makeover didn’t go according to plan. Par for the course for me. I bought the chest in Feb. 2013 and this is it’s fourth makeover since then. We use the cedar chest as a coffee table/toy box. You have to love those ball feet and the detailed trim. I don’t have a… [Read More]
Vintage Blonde Furniture & The Lost Atlantis
Hi guys. What does the Lost Atlantis have to do with vintage blonde furniture? The story follows. I’m glad to report that my Dad is feeling better and I’m home after 15 days in Arkansas. Dad hasn’t totally recuperated but I felt it was safe to leave him and Mom. My sister and brother are… [Read More]
12 Craft Supplies Goodie Boxes Up For Grabs
12 Craft Supplies Goodie Boxes up for grabs! Yep, you heard right. I have a great group of blogging friends and they love junk and crafting as much as I do. Five of us got together and decided to share some of our junk treasures and favorite craft supplies. Sarah, the awesome owner, creator, blogger,… [Read More]
Working On Multiple Projects In The Workshop
We’ve got multiple projects going on in the Owen workshop. I’ve also been doing a little junk shopping. Didn’t make it to the Nashville Flea Market over the weekend because the weather was crazy. From cold, cold, on Friday to 70’s on Saturday and then teen’s on Sunday. Nuts. I bought this shabby, in-need-of-repair, cedar… [Read More]
How To Update Furniture Hardware | Drilling And Filling Holes
How To Replace Furniture Hardware It is so easy to replace furniture hardware and I’m going to take you guys through the process today. Update Furniture Hardware Changing the hardware on furniture makes a big impact and it’s really easy. If you can operate a small power drill you’re good! I love my drill. The drill… [Read More]
Antiquing Paint: How To Use Waxes And Toners
Some of you have been asking about the paint tutorial for the four trays I painted last week. Well, today is the day. Waxes and Toners make antiquing paint really easy! Antiquing Paint: How To Use Waxes And Toners The four trays were painted different colors and then I used waxes, toners, or just sandpaper… [Read More]
7 DIY Projects People Either Love Or Hate
You guys know I work on my DIY projects, take photos, write about the details….and share everything here. I very seldom post a project if I don’t like it. I do it over until I do like it. Some of my projects are a little over-the-top and I know they are going to be controversial…. [Read More]
How We Made A Sofa Table From Reclaimed Wood and Metal
I enjoy putting pieces together to make something unique like this sofa table from reclaimed wood and recycled aquarium stand. Sofa Table From Reclaimed Wood and Metal Of course I couldn’t put it all together without the technical expertise of my hubby, fondly know as the JTS (Junktion Technical Specialist). The base for… [Read More]
How We Made A Top For The Metal Stand
Hope you guys had a fun weekend. We celebrated 3 birthdays here at the Owen homestead. The JTS has a birthday today (Happy Birthday Honey), Sofi turned 5 yesterday, and our daughter-in-law’s birthday was last week. I made my famous always-asked-for Italian Cream Cake (recipe here). I have to say it was yummy. The JTS… [Read More]
DIY Rustic Farmhouse Style American Flag
I sharing every detail of the farmhouse style American Flag I made with you. The project has several steps but nothing difficult about it at all. I call this my farmhouse style American flag because it isn’t red, white, and blue. I chose to stick with a neutral palette for this project. I completed the… [Read More]
Replacing A Missing Wood Slat In An Outdoor Chair
Hey guys! You might remember this chair from last week’s post on new junk finds. The chair is all fixed up now….almost better than new. I spotted it at my favorite junk shop and for only $7 I had to have it. No, it wasn’t a bargain. I knew we could replace the missing slat… [Read More]