Sunday, August 15, 2010

Yardstick Makeover and Yard Sale Finds

Yard Sale Land was a little disappointing this weekend.  I only went to a few with buzz words like: antiques, the estate of, accumulation, and barn.  Since the barn was several miles out in the country, I think I spent more money on gas than on treasures. 

I did manage to find a few more yardsticks, some chain for necklaces,  rusty sconces with a yummy shade of green, 2 vintage hanging racks, a framed print, and the money bag.

I thought about transforming this money bag into a purse......hmm, maybe not such a good idea unless you're asking to be mugged.  I think a pillow would be a much safer alternative.

I didn't have to spend much time cleaning up my yard sale finds, so.....time to move on to my yardstick repurposing project.  I've accumulated enough of these to finally put some more hanging racks together. 

I always have my radar on for these.  A few times I've had to cut them so
 they'd be short enough to fit into my suitcase.

You can never have too many rusty and chippy hooks. 
Just put the yardsticks and hooks together........

I used to make dozens of these.  I've recently had people asking for
 them again, so I made 4 long boards and 3 singles. 


The guys love'm.


Just too much fun for the garage.


I'm linking up with all the creative and talented people at:
Metamorphosis Monday at Naps on the Porch
Upcycled Awesome at The T-Shirt Diaries
Transformation Thursday at Shabby Chic Cottage
Stop by for a visit - lots of good stuff:)




Posted by Labels: Before and After, yard sale finds, yardstick makeover

23 comments:

  1. Amy @MaisonDecorAugust 15, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    I love these yardstick hooks you made!!

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  2. Rebecca@This Present LifeAugust 15, 2010 at 6:54 PM

    What a great idea for recycling those old yardsticks! I love them! I'm definitely going to have to keep an eye out for some at garage sales now!

    Saw you at Metamorphosis Monday!

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  3. One Cheap B*tchAugust 15, 2010 at 7:28 PM

    Following you on Met Monday and following your blog now too! I love your finds! I only got to hit two garage sales this weekend and I came home empty-handed. =(

    Jeanine

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  4. Irma@CosasBellasAugust 15, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Hi Betsy, I'm happy to see you're having fun shopping the great outdoors!I love what you did with the yard sticks, very creative!

    My hubby and I were doing some major cleaning this weekend but we were able to hit a few garage sales Sat morning. We found a couple of great furniture pieces that I'll probably be blogging about soon.

    Big hug!

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  5. JessAugust 16, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Love those yard stick hooks. I might have to make some of those for myself.

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  6. BiljanaAugust 17, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    It looks absolutely great:))

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  7. BiljanaAugust 18, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    I am your newest follower:))
    Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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  8. Amy MeyerAugust 18, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    That is so cute! I love how rustic they look! Good job! I would have never thought of that!

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  9. RandiAugust 18, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    I love the yardstick hooks ... so fun!

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  10. JillAugust 18, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    These are wonderful!! Love love love!!

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  11. MartyAugust 19, 2010 at 1:16 AM

    What a neat idea!

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  12. ChRiSAugust 19, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    great idea....here in my neck of the woods yard sticks can be pricey.....btw i'm a new follower looking forward to reading your blog

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  13. Angie @ The Country Chic CottageAugust 19, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Those are amazing!! Great job!

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  14. GingerAugust 20, 2010 at 6:42 AM

    Fabulous looking sytle on a wall(love it!)
    Thank you for sharing this idea!

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  15. MaureenAugust 21, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    Awesome - I love these
    http://moemade.blogspot.com/

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  16. georgiapeachezAugust 27, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    I'm in love with your creations, these are so well done! Don't even get me started on your jewelry, just divine :->
    xo, suzy

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  17. SuesanSeptember 2, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Oh. My. CuteNESS! I love these. I see I'm going to have to start keeping my eye out for some. What a great idea. Although, if I just dig around my house, I could probably find a gazillion school rulers....nah, not the same.

    http://froufrugal.blogspot.com

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  18. Brambleberry CottageJune 16, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I LOVE your vintage yardstick transformations, Betsy! I have a stash, too. But I can't seem to bring myself to the place where I can cut them up. I haven't been able to rip bindings off books for THAT cool trend either. I think my upbringing is interfering with my creativity! lol

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  19. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    The yardstick hooks are so cute! I know my Grandson would like one in his room...I'm on the hunt for yardsticks now!
    hugs, Linda

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  20. SueJune 29, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    I can never find these at a good price anymore. Kudos to you for finding them and turning the into such cool wall hooks! :-) Sue

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  21. Laura StrackJuly 21, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Ok, I want to buy them all! Great Christmas gifts, if I could part with them. Lol. You're one talented lady! TFS!

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  22. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~September 20, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Love the yard sticks and hooks!! They look so pretty together! Happy Friday Betsy! xo Holly

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  23. DoreenMarch 23, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    If you get tired of the Reserve Bag of San Francisco, let me know and I will gladly take it off your hands(I'm from San Francisco!).

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