tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15055046179819175352024-03-18T03:34:49.206-04:00Simply Country LifeSpending days crafting, repurposing, gardening, and enjoying country living in a small, handbuilt log cabin. Adinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03776049662071970897noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1505504617981917535.post-21700438657252850502016-03-09T18:28:00.001-05:002016-03-09T18:39:31.967-05:00Thrift Store Rocking Horse Shabby Makeover<center>
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While the pink and purple were a cute color combination,</div>
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the dirt and crayon scribbles had to go.</div>
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I cleaned off the rocking horse before giving it a good sanding.</div>
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I cleaned it again to make sure it was free from the dust from sanding it </div>
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Then I primed it with white spray primer by Rustoleum</div>
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and painted it in Blossom White by Rustoleum.</div>
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Once the rocking horse was dry,</div>
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I hand sanded the edges to allow some of the pink and purple to show through.</div>
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I also hand waxed the rocking horse with a furniture wax</div>
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The wreath is made from a few pieces of faux lavender that I had</div>
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The wreath and the rocking horse are both available in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/229369086/beautiful-faux-lavender-grapevine-wreath?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/271580548/handmade-wood-childs-shabby-white?ref=listing-shop-header-0" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Wouldn't this rocking horse look darling on top of an armoire</center>
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Have you found any fun items at a thrift store lately that you've given new life to?</center>
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I started out by drawing a heart on paper and cutting it out</div>
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I traced the heart pattern onto my bead board twice </div>
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I sanded the rough edges and painted one of the hearts red </div>
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Perfect to use as a Valentine Door Hanger</div>
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or even as a decor piece for a wedding.</div>
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I'm going to take these to my booth </div>
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and I've also added them to my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyCountryHome?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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(Just in case you love them, but do not want to make one yourself.)</div>
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I've either painted or just updated them in the past, </center>
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This time I decided to change the shape.</center>
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I started out with two chunky cutting boards that I picked up at a thrift store.</div>
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I removed the feet and the metal handles.</div>
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Then I measured and drew a design on the boards </div>
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so that I could cut them into a different shape.</div>
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I used a band saw to cut out the new shape and </div>
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I sanded the cut edges to smooth them out and give them a slightly rounded over feel</div>
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and then gave them a good scrubbing.</div>
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Lastly, I added a piece of jute twine to each board.</div>
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I love the new look.</div>
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They have a timeworn, aged feel already because they are used</div>
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and have plenty of cut marks in them.</div>
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Here's another cutting board that I cut into a new shape.</div>
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This board became a little piggy.</div>
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I cut out my pattern and traced the pig shape onto the cutting board.</div>
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Again, using a band saw, I cut out the little pig </div>
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If you'd like to see a couple of the other cutting board projects that I've done</div>
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that do not require power tools click <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2014/11/cutting-board-repurposed-into-ipad-stand.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2015/08/cutting-board-eat-kitchen-sign.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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These fun cutting boards are available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyCountryHome?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyCountryHome?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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1. pot</div>
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2. small gravel</div>
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3. potting soil</div>
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4. grapevine heart wreath</div>
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5. ivy plant</div>
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6. floral wire</div>
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Red just happens to be the main accent color in the cabin </div>
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I started off by putting a layer of small gravel in the bottom of my pot,</div>
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Then I grabbed a stick from the yard and attached it to the base</div>
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of my grapevine wreath with floral wire.</div>
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Most craft stores carry heart shaped grapevine wreaths.</div>
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I had picked this one up at a thrift store a couple years ago.</div>
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Next I added a layer of potting soil over the gravel in my pot</div>
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I purchased the ivy plant at my local grocery store.</div>
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Then I pushed the stick, with the heart shaped wreath attached to it,</div>
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I wrapped a couple vines around each side of the heart</div>
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It was quick and easy and the only purchase I made was the plant.</div>
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Once I placed it inside on my table, I trimmed some of the longer vines.</div>
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I also think this topiary would look very pretty in a silver champagne ice bucket. </div>
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It would give it a more sophisticated, chic look.</div>
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I love how the night stands turned out.</div>
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I took these to my booth this past weekend and I think they have already sold.</div>
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I'll admit I was sad to let these go, but we just don't have the space for them.</div>
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These star mason jar wall vases have kind of evolved.</div>
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Originally I made three stars, using wood paint stir sticks.</div>
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(these stir sticks are sold at Wal-mart and are about as thick as a yard stick)</div>
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You can see details on how I made the stars <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2012/06/scrap-wood-patriotic-star-wreath.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I used these stars as part of a display in my booth from Memorial Day through July 4th.</div>
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but once the summer holidays were over I brought them home and tucked them away for next year.</div>
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Even though they were tucked away, I had been thinking about them.</div>
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I liked that look, it added a nautical feel, which definitely works for the summer months...</div>
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I decided on a vintage mason jar.</div>
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Here's our humble home.</div>
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My husband and I built this cabin. It took almost three years to complete.</div>
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You can check out a couple projects that I made with thifted frames <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2015/06/garage-sale-frame-chalkboard-makeover.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2013/12/burlap-and-dollar-tree-ornament.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I love old cutting boards and this is a fun way to display them.</div>
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You can see another project I made using a cutting board <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2014/11/cutting-board-repurposed-into-ipad-stand.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</center>
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We've all seen them at thrift stores - outdated wood candle holders.</div>
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When I ran across these vintage jello molds at a garage sale </div>
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It involved some of the candle holders from my stash.</div>
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You can click <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2014/02/repurposed-vintage-pie-tin-cloche.html" target="_blank">here</a> to see another project using thrifted candle holders.</div>
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I chose three candle holders from my stash to use as pedestal bases for each tin.</div>
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I sanded, painted, distressed and waxed each candle holder.</div>
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I'm really liking the patina on the tins matched with the shabby bases.</div>
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They make perfect candle holders.</div>
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like seasonal items - pumpkins, vintage ornaments, nests and eggs. </div>
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(P.S. - they are available in the shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/241320402/set-of-three-shabby-white-farmhouse?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">here</a>.)</div>
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It was going to be a handle.</center>
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After seeing one of my favorite bloggers, Larissa, from <a href="http://www.prodigalpieces.com/2015/07/build-a-reclaimed-wooden-tote/" target="_blank">Prodigal Pieces</a> build a caddy</div>
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Of course, I started with the spindle and a scrap piece of cedar.</div>
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I measured the length of the spindle and cut a piece of cedar to that length for the bottom.</div>
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I drilled small holes in the ends of the caddy where I was going to place the spindle</div>
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I love how it turned out. </div>
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Thanks Larissa for the inspiration!</div>
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It's heading to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimplyCountryHome?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Etsy</a> shop right now.</div>
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A vintage garage sale picture got a makeover</center>
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That's it, before the makeover.</div>
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I removed the original artwork and the 1000s of staples holding it in.</div>
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Did you know that Home Depot sells 2'x4' sheets of chalkboard?</div>
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How's that for easy.</div>
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This chalkboard is in my booth at a local antique store</div>
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First, the lazy susan received a few coats of Amy Howard chalk paint.</div>
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The image is from a wonderful website called <a href="http://thegraphicsfairy.com/" target="_blank">The Graphics Fairy</a>.</div>
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I used wax paper and my printer to transfer the image.</div>
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You can see more details on how to use this image transfer method <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/shabby-french-grains-bread-box-makeover.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I think it turned out great.</div>
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I have used this image transfer method on a few projects <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/cheese-box-turned-shabby-farmhouse.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2013/08/plain-wood-serving-tray-turned-shabby.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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I've been looking for an antique sewing machine with a cast iron base for months now. </center>
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but I do not have room for her, so if you love her too, she's available <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/236608826/antique-singer-sewing-machine-iron-base?ref=shop_home_active_17" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Once all of the paint was dry, I lightly distressed the entire piece</div>
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Here are the paint stir stick stars</div>
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Last year I made a couple of these bead board flags with barn wood frames.</div>
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This year, I used a frame I already had in my stash </div>
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Just imagine a dirty, old, dark wood vanity mirror without a vanity.</center>
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I started off by removing the wood detail accent pieces, </div>
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This lip would've originally rested the mirror on the top of a vanity.</div>
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I stained the new shelf board with a dark stain and let it dry overnight</div>
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I stained the shelf dark because the entire piece was dark wood and I wanted the exposed </div>
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(If you'd like to read about that experience, I have a series of posts about it. You can start <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2012/03/our-biggest-diy-project-to-date.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)</div>
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I cut the board to the size I wanted and gave it a light sanding to remove any loose pieces and sharp edges.</div>
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Of course if you are really good, you can freehand paint it or if you are like me and freehand isn't your specialty, you can try the method I used <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2013/07/old-fence-boards-turned-into-fruit.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Just screw the clamp to the wood, then insert your jar of choice and tighten the clamp onto the jar.</div>
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The jar can be easily removed and replaced when you want to freshen up your flowers.</div>
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I'm seriously wanting to steal some forsythia from one of my neighbors yards, but I'm a chicken.</div>
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I used Amy Howard chalk paint to give this dated jewelry box a makeover.</center>
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All of these components came together to create a rustic votive candle holder.</div>
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They also combine reclaimed wood, bed springs and thrifted glass pieces.</div>
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The wood for this project was reclaimed from fence boards.</div>
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The boards have the original chippy red paint.</div>
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These were the last couple pieces of the fence boards.</div>
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I made fruit stand inspired signs from the rest of the fence boards.</div>
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The chairs were green to start with. </div>
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I removed the rush seats, sanded the chairs, primed, painted and lightly distressed them.</div>
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They are wood, but had a compressed wood top that had been out in the wet weather too long.</div>
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The gentleman at the store kindly let us remove the top and only purchase the base of the table.</div>
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One piece was 10 inches wide and the other piece was 8 inches wide.</div>
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They would be perfect as the "O" in a word.</center>
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I was thinking about JOY, but wasn't sure if I could cut the curve in the J very well.</center>
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I found a scrap 1"x6" pine board and drew the letters N, E and L onto the board.</center>
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The wreaths are 8" in diameter, so I made the letters 8" tall.</center>
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I have a set on my mantle. I took a set to my booth and I have a set available in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213696756/handmade-wood-christmas-decor-noel?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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You can see some of the other repurposed projects we made for the booth <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2014/11/vintage-jello-tins-and-molding-candle.html#more" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://simplycountrylife.blogspot.com/2014/11/old-porch-post-repurposed-into-coat-rack.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I pictured it with iron shelf brackets added to the bottom, so that it would stand upright</center>
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I started off with the salvaged porch post.</div>
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A portion of the bottom had to be cut off to make the post 6' tall.</div>
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The portion that was cut off was the part that was attached to the porch and it had a lot of old nails in it.</div>
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The post also needed a good cleaning. It was quite dirty.</div>
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I purchased a couple fence pieces from Lowes, to attach to the top of the post,</div>
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The iron brackets and hooks are from Hobby Lobby. (1/2 price)</div>
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I primed and painted all of the pieces, including the post, before putting it together.</div>
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Then my husband helped me screw a bracket to each side of the post, while I held the post up straight. </div>
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Then we screwed the finial piece onto the top of the post and screwed the hooks to each side of the post.</div>
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Two of the hooks are higher and two of the hooks are lower.</div>
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Lastly, I painted the entire piece with two coats of white paint.</div>
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My mom did too. She is planning to make one herself with another salvaged post she has.</center>
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It was such a beautiful day and a lot of people came out to enjoy it and do some shopping.</center>
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We were super busy all day and very thankful for each person who took time to browse our booth.</center>
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We worked on numerous projects to get ready for the market and this is one of them.</center>
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It is a candle holder made from a piece of salvaged wood molding and vintage jello tins.</center>
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I picked up a dozen jello tins at an estate sale and found the piece of molding at Habitat Restore.</center>
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The molding was perfect. It was shaped the same on both sides and it was already painted white.</center>
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I started out by measuring the molding and cutting it into three pieces</center>
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I sanded and distressed the edges of the molding and then lined up my tins on them.</center>
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I drilled small holes through the center of the tins and into the molding just a little</center>
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I found some greenery and red pip berries in my craft stash and made a small garland strand</center>
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to weave between the tins to add a festive touch.</center>
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Lastly, I added votive candles to each tin.</center>
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The greenery and candles can be changed out to hold a small nest with eggs in the spring, Easter eggs,</center>
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small pumpkins or gourds, even a little beach sand with shells in the summer </center>
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or just use it as an organizer for small bits on a desk.</center>
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I think they turned out super cute. </center>
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Have you made anything with jello tins? </center>
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I always run across them and am looking for clever uses for them.</center>
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I hope you have a super week and thanks for stopping by.</center>
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Linking to:</center>
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<a href="http://knickoftime.net/2014/11/vintage-inspiration-party-163-packed-vintage-decor-ideas.html" target="_blank">Vintage Inspiration Party</a></center>
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<a href="http://www.prodigalpieces.com/2014/11/whats-your-prodigal-piece-link-party-7.html" target="_blank">Prodigal Pieces</a></center>
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<a href="http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/2014/11/catch-as-catch-can-189.html" target="_blank">Catch as Catch Can</a></center>
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<a href="http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/snickerdoodle-sunday-link-party-55/" target="_blank">Snickerdoodle Sunday</a></center>
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<a href="http://www.allthingsheartandhome.com/2014/11/17/thanksgiving-kids-table-twirl-take-bow/" target="_blank">All Things Heart and Home</a></center>
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<a href="http://thediydreamer.com/from-dream-to-reality/share-your-creations-rustic-ideas-144/" target="_blank">The DIY Dreamer</a></center>
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