Cyndee Kromminga
I have always loved old, discarded things. My fondest memories of my dad are the many junking adventures he shared with me as a child, and then on into adulthood. Weekend family outings involved attending auctions and yard sales. I don't remember my dad ever walking away empty handed. He always seemed to find a gem among the junk. His gift was acquiring items that could be used as-is or requiring only simple fixes. He was also an electrician, so he could rewire most any non-working appliance.
As I got older, making do with scarred and battered furnishings lost its appeal. Because money was scarce, re-purposing and re-imagining became a new adventure. I found I had a knack for making old, tattered things appear new again. I didn't stop at just facelifts, either; I discovered that vintage linens and old clothes were the perfect substitute for store-bought fabric. Digging through boxes of textiles at tag sales became a passion, but I never had tunnel vision. There are just too many possibilities at every tag sale, curb and (dare I say) dumpster to limit creative vision.
Since I couldn't seem to make just one of anything, I tried my hand at craft sales, vending my creations. I loved it, and my customers did, too. The rest is a blur that has snowballed into a craft business that includes designing, writing, and selling my imaginings. I have shared my design tutorials in several print magazines, books, online sites, and my own little blog, Restyled Junk. Come by and visit. Maybe we can inspire each other.
Restyled Junk Website
Restyled Junk Etsy Shop
Cyndee's Pinterest
Restyled Junk Twitter
Restyled Junk Facebook
Cyndee's Free Projects on FaveCrafts:
DIY Totes & Bags
- Ruffled T-Shirt Tote
- Repurposed Fabric Tote
- Upcycled Denim Tote Bag
- Vintage Quilt Tote
- Slouchy Drawstring Bag
- Nana's Upcycled Wool Bags
- Large Festival Tote Bag
- Your Favorite T-Shirt Tote
Free Christmas Crafts
- Recycled Can Snowman Ornament
- Recycled Lightbulb Snowman
- Recycled Bedspring and Spool Tree
- Fuzzy Felt Snowman Ornament
- Repurposed Bedspread Stocking
- Santa's Belly Christmas Favor Bag
Cute DIY Toys
Autumn Craft Projects
- Painted Fabric Pumpkins
- Recycled Bedpost Pumpkins
- Denim Country Pumpkins
- Creepy Sewn Rats
- Rustic Recycled Wood Pumpkins
DIY Home Decor
- Restyled Sewing Table
- Ruffled Scrap Fabric Towel
- Burlap Bulletin Board
- Bedsheet Basket Insert
- Valentine's Day Bowl Fillers
- Whimsical Western Wall Hanging
- Restyled Book Accents
- Upcycled Wooden Candleholder
- Recycled Light Birdbath
- Country Chic Hook Rack
- Simple Sewn Star Pillow
- Seasonal Burlap Bunting
- Silk Petal Pillow
- Old World Glass Jar Candle Holder
- No-Brainer Crochet Chair Mats
- Rustic Man Cave Signs
- Magical Memories Photo Frame
- Rustic Rag Wreath
- Scrappy Wine Glass Coaster Cozy
- Charming Little Country Pillows
- French Chateau Throw Pillows
- Country Classic Dragonfly Wall Art
- Country Chic Repurposed Stool
- Shabby Chic Candle Holder
- Rustic Sailboat Craft
- Reupholstered Chair Cushions
- DIY Gingham Flower Pillow
More Free Craft Projects from Cyndee!
- Blast From the Past Sketchbook
- Decoupaged Book Page Trunks
- Denim Pocket Pincushion
- Dressed Up Train Case
- Lacy Tablet Cover
- Recycled Neck Tie Pincushion
- Recycled Wool Owl
- Scrap Fabric Notebook Cover
- Scrap Fabric Tags
- No Sew Scrap Fabric Strips
- Strip Fabric Flower
- Hippie Chic Maxi Shirt
- Made From Scratch Memory Book
- Quilt Scrap Flowers
- Quilt Scrap Backpack
- Recycled Record Roses
- Dressy Butcher Apron Sewing Pattern
- DIY Gingham Flower Pillow
- Recycled Chenille Washcloths
- Recycled Leather Belt Bracelets
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