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If your local schools have woodshop as a class or if you have hardware stores that offer classes for kids' projects, you have likely seen unfinished wood projects at your thrift stores. Projects that might be a little off, not perfect, unfinished. Such was the case with this tool tote I recently found.
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All it needed was a handle and some nails hammered in better and I had I had a perfectly good tote ready to upcycle. This handle is a rung from a broken thrift store chair.
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I added turquoise paint and a buffalo check stencil from Old Sign Stencils. (BUY HERE)
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The tote makes a perfect addition to spring decor. I added a yellow checked tablecloth and a white enamel coffeepot with a nest and eggs, and some fake flowers. Everything but the eggs came from the thrift store as well.
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I love the turquoise and yellow and white for spring--yay for color!
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Keep your eyes opened for unfinished wood projects at your local thrift store. A little paint and they make great repurposed home decor items!
I love how you take something and are so creative with it. I just found your blog and have got some great ideas already from you. Thank you. Cheryl
ReplyDeleteThe spindle handle is adorable! This project turned out wonderful! I bet it'll make a pretty centerpiece or porch decor or planter or however it is displayed. So versatile.
ReplyDeleteLove it and the plaid color is matching my colors!
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