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April 5, 2008

One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure!

The old window was found in the ditch (one man’s junk) on one of my sister-in-law and my “road trips” to antique stores. I knew that, not only was it wrong for this trash to be left tossed out by the road, but also that it was going to be a perfect addition to my gardens (one man’s treasure), although I didn’t have a specific project in mind.

At first I thought maybe it would simply hang in the gardens, as a window to the view, but then I remembered Ken’s window hanging by his fence. See Ken's garden vignettes (seen at GardenTenders.com)

And so this creation developed. I cut some old, leftover pieces of cedar boards into lengths to create the box frame and shelf, attached the salvaged window with some old hinges found in a box in the basement, and then put a coat of shellac on it to help preserve it from the elements.

Inside there is a hockey figurine that my son received from a relative about 20 years ago, a fungus that my Mom painted a picture on (oh so many years ago), and a couple other pieces that had been sitting around the yard. The angel represents my daughter and the rooster – my country living.

The window box now adorns our shed, right beside where we hold our monthly family bonfire breakfasts.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)


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Scott Bryan

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posted 455 days ago

Very nice “dumpster diving” find Deb. :) And a nice re-purposing of material. I like the way you left the window in its original condition. This is certainly a unique project. Your treasures certainly look as if they are enjoying the spring view.

thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 455 days ago

Ms.DebbieP, saving the ditched windows of the world…one at a time.

Fun project!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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GaryK

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posted 455 days ago

Nice and old looking. Looks like it’s been around forever.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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joey

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posted 455 days ago

Your becoming quite to outside artist Ms Deb.

Joey

-- Joey~~Sabina, Ohio http://sleepydogwoodworking.blogspot.com/

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dlcarver

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posted 455 days ago

I love stuff like this…...... Good find with a good idea!
Dave

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

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jockmike2

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posted 455 days ago

My, my arn’t we getting fancy. Very nice though. You got a month or two before planten time don’t you Deb? mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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HallTree

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posted 455 days ago

If you had not saved this it would have been picked up by the road clean-up crew and dumped into the land fill and covered with dirt forever. Now it is standing proud on display. I think if I look real close I can see a smile on it.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

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MsDebbieP

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posted 455 days ago

thanks everyone :)

Yes, Mike.. couple more months
Today (noon) it is 8 Celcius, sunny and GLORIOUS

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 455 days ago

Hi Ms. D;

Very creative!

Looks great.

Lee

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Woodshopfreak

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posted 455 days ago

great job

-- Tyler, Illinois

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CanadianWoodChuck

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posted 454 days ago

Very creative – such an artist,
Neighbour Bruce

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

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Ad Marketing Guy - Bill

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posted 454 days ago

VERY Ingenious – resalvage and create a work of art! NICE job! I am waiting to see what you do with the doors you find!

-- Bill - - Ad-Marketing Guy, Ramsey NJ

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Blake

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posted 454 days ago

I love using those old recycled window frames for decorations. I’ve got several around my house. Great idea and a nice “rustic” look.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 454 days ago

thanks :)
what door? where? where do I get one hahah :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Allison

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posted 433 days ago

I absolutely love this. I love to see how people perceive different finds. Awesome
Peace!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

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MsDebbieP

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posted 432 days ago

thanks Allison.
It really does look nice on the shed. I get to look at it while sitting here.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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john

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posted 432 days ago

That is a great idea Debbie !!!, i wish i had more room

-- John in Belgrave http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 356 days ago

Pretty creative Debbie!

It looks real nice on your shed.

You may have also prevented an accident by someone running over it with their car.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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jeanmarc

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posted 344 days ago

great job

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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MsDebbieP

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posted 344 days ago

thank you JeanMarc :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Grumpy

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posted 333 days ago

Great job MsDebbie. Good luck in the contest.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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MsDebbieP

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posted 333 days ago

Thanks :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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