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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Alter a Vintage Dustpan into a Magazine Holder

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Unless you just landed on this planet, you know that flea markets are all the rage.  There seems to be one within a 25-mile drive every weekend.  One of my favorite flea markets is a local one I frequent called the Topanga Vintage Market.  It is there that I spotted this gem:  a vintage
wood -- dustpan?  I think I bought it for $3. 

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After a light sanding, it was ready for paint.  I chose a calming color called "Clear Pond," a light aqua, almost seafoam hue. 
altering wood

Whilst the paint dried, I waded my way through my paper stash, looking for a retro, hip design that would complement the subtle "Clear Pond."  I found this fun print:

I decoupaged the paper to the inside back of the dustpan, and embellished the front with vintage-style Washi tape.   The tape was from a clearance sale; when it kept breaking on me, I realized why it was a bargain.  So I had to piece it.
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At that same vintage market, but a few months earlier, I spotted bags of vintage buttons.  Not knowing what I would do with them (no surprise), I quickly bought a lovely set of turquoise pearl gems--perfect for this project. 


Topped off with a metal label holder and a light distressing, this dustpan was transformed into a lovely...
scrapbook paper and paint
 
Magazine Holder 

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And since I always add "just one more embellishment," I couldn't resist hanging an old skate key and a mini watering can to the hooks.  Yes, I know that's technically two embellishments, but who's counting? [Not me.]

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13 comments:

  1. Really cute! I love when people can see past what and object is into what it could be.

    If you're interested, I'd love if you linked up to the Show & Tell party going on at Gingerly Made this week.

    http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/06/show-tell-32.html

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    1. Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made's Show & Tell party last week. You've been featured!
      http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/07/show-tell-features.html

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  2. Oh my goodness...that's brilliant! Turned out fabulous!

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  3. Love it I always go into thrift stores, flea markets looking at things in a different perspective. Must admit never would have thought of this.

    Thanks for linking up at Tuesdays With a Twist.

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  4. This turned out great! I love the color. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  5. How clever! Thank you for sharing this fun project at Tuesdays with a Twist! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  6. What a cute and handy idea! When you look at things with a fresh eye, you can always spot a treasure. Thanks for sharing with us at Ivy and Elephants!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  7. How cool and oh so ORIGINAL is this upcycled project LOVE it and TFS!!!! hugs...

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  8. What a clever reuse Doreen! I love the color too! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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  9. Hi Doreen thanks for visiting, what a cute find!

    The girls @ The Shabby Cottage

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  10. What a clever re-purposing project!! The gang over at My Personal Accent think your post about turning the Vintage Dustpan into a Magazine Holder is Amazing. We would like to invite you to party with us starting at 5:00 Thursday nights at our new Blog Strut Peacock Style Link Party to share your creative ideas. Come on over!! http://wp.me/P2Vf55-1K

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  11. Such a good idea! I Love how it turned out.

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  12. Hi Doreen, I think we need to have coffee sometime!! Between the coffee, the flea markets and the decoupage, we have an awful lot in common! Your re-purposed dust pan is adorable. Gorgeous color and fancy paper combo!! Pinned ! So nice meeting you through Throwback Thursday ~ Amy @ StowandTellU

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