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Wisconsin Magpie

One woman's quest to salvage the world's castoffs, lock, stock and bauble

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Tag: upcycled crafts

Posted on May 2, 2020July 9, 2020

Window screen roses with vintage spool stems

Mesh screening isn't just for windows anymore. It also makes great handcrafted flowers.

Posted on November 10, 2019September 24, 2020

Meet Kermit the DIY Junk Turkey

turkey assembled from vegetable strainer, tea strainer, coffee basket and apple corer

Meet Junk Turkey No. 9. His body says mid-century modern, but his eyes scream Kermit the Frog.

Posted on September 21, 2019September 24, 2020

Another upcycled turkey made out of thrift store junk

remade turkey

Nothing says "fall" like an upcycled turkey made out of thrift store junk. This one is built with an old colander, a battered pot and a garden sprinkler.

Posted on August 29, 2019September 24, 2020

Building a junk turkey from thrift store parts

junk turkey made from vintage kitchenware

Junk turkey season is here! I'm digging into my cache of collected kitchen castoffs and assembling them into something resembling a Thanksgiving bird.

Posted on November 6, 2016November 6, 2020

Thanksgiving | Turkey assemblage

I've been a little obsessed with "turkey robots" lately. Some people call them "turkey assemblages." Or "upcycled turkeys." Or "steampunk turkeys." Whatever you call them, they're out there, and I love them, and I couldn't wait to make my own. Pinterest inspiration I've been storing images of some of my favorites on Pinterest and keeping …

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photo of Lisa Cestkowski

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Welcome to Wisconsin Magpie. I’m Lisa, the creator of this site.

A history nerd and profligate collector, I spend way too much of my free time at thrift stores and garage sales, salvaging other people’s castoffs. When I’m home, I’m attempting to use power tools I have no idea how to operate and undertaking craft projects well beyond my skill level. Sometimes they actually turn out.

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