A Fairy Garden in a Tote...Centerpiece

We've been enjoying all of the fun fairy gardens out there.

 So I decided it would be fun to put a quick one together for a centerpiece.  I used all things I had on hand...

 This chippy wood tote only looks old.  I bought it at Home Goods a couple of years ago.  I still love it.

 I had a couple of different kinds of moss left over from other projects.  I used both for fun texture.

These glass insulators looked like mushrooms to me.  I put some crumpled book pages inside.

Can you see my little junky fairy in there?

 Just some random bits and pieces glued and tied together.

Her "house" is just a Ball jar with an enamel lid on top.

The plates were just tucked in for "flowers".

I love how it looks out on my rustic PALLET PERCH...

 ...BUT, this is definitely an indoor centerpiece.  I plan to put it on my dining room table...as soon as I finish up a couple more projects that are taking up that space :)
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Knick of Time Tuesday 

My kids say they are "happy/sad" about the last day of school today.  I know just what they mean.  I remember that feeling, don't you?  Excited for long sunny days without homework...but sad to say goodbye to their teachers and friends.  It's been a great year! 

Happy Summer,

 

Junkers United with 12 Days of Christmas on Day 2...a Christmas Tote and a Sled Coffee Table

I am so very excited to be a part of this fun junk "event" today.
Junkers United and the 12 days of Christmas groups are combining to bring you even more creative junk ideas for Christmas!

I'll start by showing you what I am bringing to the party today...

I actually have a couple of things to show you here.

I started with this tote I made out of a little rustic little crate with sections.  Added a "unique" piece of an old yard stick..."Distinctively Different! Daringly New!".

The handle is a step from a silo...I had a stack of them waiting for a new "purpose".

Then, I filled it with a little "Christmas Cheer"...

Fresh greens, blue glass, springs and candy canes..."a few of my favorite things".

"Delight"

And a sweet little face for "good measure" :)

I just needed an "equally" festive place to enjoy it...

...and the sled coffee table was "born".
Three metal crates and a vintage sled.

It sat pretty sturdy...but I tied the sled to the crate with some twine just to be sure.  A little snowflake embellishment helps the twine to "blend in".
(I didn't want to do anything permanent since those metal crates come in very handy for other things the other 11 months of the year.)

A cozy little place to enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa.

If you are new here, WELCOME!  
I love collecting and re-purposing discarded items to create a home that's "Chipping with Charm".
 I've already shared a few Christmas re-purposing ideas...but I have LOTS more to come!
If you would like to see more you can find Chipping with Charm on...
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Be sure to visit all 14 blogs hauling out their best Christmas junk...

Donna-Funky Junk Interiors

Susan-Homeroad

Bliss-Bliss Ranch

Becky-Beyond the Picket Fence

Beth-Unskinny Boppy

Carlene-Organized Clutter

Laurel-Chipping with Charm

Breida-Breida with a B

Angie-Knick of Time

Marianne-Songbird

Michael-Inspired by Charm

Ashley/Whitney-Shanty to Chic

Karianne-Thistlewood Farms

Cassity-Remodelaholic

And be sure to check out the Junkers United pin board...

Junkers United for Christmas on Pinterest

We have been busy pinning our favorites to the board...TONS of Christmas junk inspiration to get you in the "Holiday Spirit".  

And now it's your turn to join in on the FUN :)
Link up your favorite junk projects at the bottom of this post.  
We'll be visiting the links and pinning our favorites to the Junkers United pin board!
Thanks for stopping...and happy pinning!