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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Seat Belt

Um, ya, today is supposed to be my "I was inspired by..." post.  And although I am sure there were many inspiring blog posts out there this past week, I am afraid I did not see many of them because most of my blog surfing and internet time has been spent researching Celiacs and gluten free recipes.  On top of that, we are working on hosting an orphan from another country this summer, which has meant lots of meetings, paperwork, and home visits.  Oh, and teen son dropped the laptop, which is now not working so I have been on the dinosaur of a home computer.  So...I am sorry my comments have been few and my viewing of beautiful blogs has been limited.  Hopefully, that will improve shortly!  
Seat Belt http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2010/04/seat-belt.html
I made a fun seat or luggage rack or spot for bathroom towels or..., from a camping stool and leather belts.  Thrift stores always have belts, and there is never a big rush for them so I wait until half price day to pick a few up.  Doesn't take long until you have a nice stash. 
Seat Belt http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2010/04/seat-belt.html
I cut the belts to the correct size (save the extra pieces--I have some ideas for them) and screwed the belts onto the camping stool frame.  You could use a heavy duty staple gun, but mine is cruddy.  The screws were quick and easy.  I did set a heavy object on it for an hour to help the belts lay down nicely.  After taking pictures, I decided to put the weight back on overnight.  (PS--the book on top, 3 Cups of Tea, a must read, and by a local author).
Seat Belt http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2010/04/seat-belt.html
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12 comments:

  1. gail@My Repurposed LifeApril 6, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Becky, that's a really cool idea! Great job
    gail

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  2. UnknownApril 6, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Great thinking! Our local thrift store has bins and bins of belts! I'll have to pick up a few!
    Thanks for joining Anything Related! Hope to see you back next week!
    ~Rebekah

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  3. raggygirlvintageApril 6, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Very novel idea!
    Tracey

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  4. Morgan//Nuts and BowsApril 6, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    This is such a great idea! I love how it turned out!!

    ~Morgan

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  5. red.neck chicApril 7, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Becky - I love that!!!! I have a ball with belts - now I'm going to have to try and make a seat out of them! LOL

    Thank You for the inspiration!
    ;-) robelyn

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  6. TinaApril 7, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    Oh wow, that's a great idea Becky! I have one of those luggage racks in storage. I'm gonna dig it out and thrift for some belts.
    Thanks for the inspiration.
    Sounds like you have some wonderful things in the works in your life.
    Blessings
    T

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  7. LeslieApril 7, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    Love it! What a great idea! Don't forget to link this post on Bargain Brag Wednesday: http://www.bargainshoppingparadise.com/2010/04/bargain-brag-wednesday-47-413.html

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  8. AmandaApril 7, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I am doing the same thing with strips of t-shirt.

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  9. DebbieApril 7, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    That is so inventive! I really like the look of it. I agree with you completely on the choice to go ahead and use a screw. There's just something more solid about it.

    Again, love it!

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  10. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowApril 7, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    I love how unique it is!

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  11. MelissaApril 7, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    That is brilliant!! I love how it turned out...I haven't read 3 Cups of Tea. I have it and it is on the queue for my church book club - so I will.

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  12. michelle@somedaycraftsApril 8, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    That is awesome and unique! I never think of stuff like that! Love it!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!