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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)




























22 comments so far
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.
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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!
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GaryK
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posted 455 days ago
Nice and old looking. Looks like it’s been around forever.
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joey
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posted 455 days ago
Your becoming quite to outside artist Ms Deb.
Joey
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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CanadianWoodChuck
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posted 454 days ago
Very creative – such an artist,
Neighbour 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
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.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 454 days ago
thanks :)
what door? where? where do I get one hahah :)
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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!!!
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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.
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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
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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.
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jeanmarc
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posted 344 days ago
great job
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MsDebbieP
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posted 344 days ago
thank you JeanMarc :)
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Grumpy
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posted 333 days ago
Great job MsDebbie. Good luck in the contest.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 333 days ago
Thanks :)
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