Found Object

Found Object

Last week when I painted the cool air return I found an interesting object in the 5 gallon bucket of paint.
 This was used to scrape excess paint off  the roller.  

So it was interesting looking and I thought "How can I repurpose this?"
Not just any old way. I'm in space saver mode and every object I keep must have a purpose.  



So I set it out to dry while I began thinking.




I've been wearing earrings again but they have been just lying on the dresser.  So I took the pin from the corsage that I saved from my son's wedding last October and put the tiniest hole in the wall and hung it up.  

The pin is surprisingly sturdy, the rack doesn't move when I add or remove earrings.  
I love the vintage look!  


Necklaces can be hung on the hooks instead of the doors of the jewelry box.  The top leans out so I hung bracelets on the corners. 

Practical.  Rusty.  Repurposed.  White.  

Check.

Everything I love.  


Comments

Nuckin Futs Knitting Nerd said…
That looks so good, I love it! :)
January 28, 2012 at 4:21 PM
Christine@ Projects Around the House said…
Love this idea! What a great upcycle. Thanks for stopping by my blog today:)

Christine @ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com
January 28, 2012 at 6:36 PM
A Few Pennies said…
Awesome idea; I love industrial type things repurposed--great inspiration!
January 30, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Brilliant idea, Jeanne! :)
January 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM
knittinandnoodlin said…
That's really smart! Love it!
January 30, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Lynn said…
What a great idea for repurposing your paint can tray. Now that's thinking outside the box! Very practical and so shabby chic!
Lynn
Email: Lynn@nsytes.com
www.cottageandcreek.com
January 30, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Adri Hunt said…
This looks great Aunt Jeannie! Thank you so much for teaching me how to knit!!! I think I am pretty much done and have to learn how to end it... so I will look on YouTube!! I am so excited!
January 31, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Town and Country Gals said…
Jeanne,
what a clever idea, looks great! Thanks so much for visiting and following! I'm your newest follower also and will be back to visit.
Rebecca
February 1, 2012 at 1:06 AM
Bijou Sugar-Socks said…
how ingenius! and it looks great! love the wooden doggy u have on the side too :)
February 1, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Lisa said…
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Love the new use for the paint roller thingy!
February 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM
Grandma Linda's Daydreams said…
Really cool! so simple but good solution! I'm trying to get my granddaughter take care of her jewelry. I think she'll love this idea! I'm your newest member!
Thank you!
Be blessed!
Linda
February 6, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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