Monday, February 11, 2013

Cottage Junk

I rescued this old cabinet door from the salvage yard a while back along with a couple of others. My original idea was to turn this one into a chalkboard, but I got distracted from that plan and ended up putting all of them on the back burner.  Plan B: I always have plenty of junk hanging around, so why not merge the two.

I gathered up some junk from my overflowing collection and turned it into....

Cottage junk.
I used screws for the old hooks and some small nails here and there, but most of the junk was just glued in place with E6000.

Horseshoe, typewriter ribbon spool, doorknob spindle, section of a copper frame, typewriter ruler, and a miscellaneous typewriter part.

Section of a brass frame, typewriter ruler, pocket watch gear, drawer handles, and a fitting from a lamp.

No paint job was required and the original hinges are still intact.  I'll be decorating the other cabinet doors with more junk. 

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Posted by Labels: cabinet door, cottage, hardware, hook board, horse shoe, repurposed, salvaged, sign, trash to treasure, typewriter parts, upcycle, vintage

52 comments:

  1. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Okay Betsy...another charming idea:) This one I will share on facebook.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. Artsy VaVaFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    That's great! Very creative. Definitely pinning.

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  3. Rebeca TrevinoFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    just beautiful.
    i have also been wanting, for a while to create a sign for my studio from found objects.
    the words i want to spell are: "OBTAINIUM ART - Studio"
    almost there . . . just a few more letters to go.
    thanks for the inspiration.

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  4. Into VintageFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    So charming! I think this ranks in my top 3 favorites of the amazing things you're shared here.

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  5. Coastal Cottage DreamsFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    so clever and adorable!

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Betsy, this is so whimsical and fun. I love it.

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  7. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Love it !
    Do you have time to sleep at night, as your mind must be running 90 miles an hour thinking up all the creative repurposing ideas you come up with ? :-D

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  8. CreateologyFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    Love your cottage sign. It really looks fantastic. Well done! Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...

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  9. Karen BatesFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    That is just f..... cute! How clever! You drive me crazy....I need to do everything you come up with...!

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  10. Sue@House PrettyFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Now, that's cute!

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  11. Pam~Simply NordicFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Betsy, Love how you used this cabinet door! I have several of these that I use for non usable bread boards to hold candles, lavender sprigs and whatevers! I will now use one with the junk I've collected to make myself a sign/hook board! Love it so much! xo Pam

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  12. Michelle L.February 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    No way! That is so stinkin' cool! You kinda outdid yourself this time. I bow to thee!

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  13. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Betsy you are so darn creative! Who else would see this in that??? Love it! You really do inspire me!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  14. Fanciful PonderingsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    That is super cute!

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  15. MaggieFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Betsy, one word:
    ADORABLE!!!!!!!

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  16. AnneFebruary 11, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    I LOVE this Betsy! You are so cleaver it looks amazing!
    xx
    Anne

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  17. TrishaFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Amazing, but, I'm not surprised. You have the best ideas. Thanks for sharing.
    Trisha

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  18. KathyFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    That is just amazing! I would never think a watch part and drawer handle could be "g" until you showed me how. I am at a loss for words.

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  19. poindextrFebruary 11, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    absolutely adorable!! xo

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  20. Loretta ThomasFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful and creative!

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  21. Carlene @ Organized ClutterFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I love your sign!

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  22. DiFebruary 11, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Love it!! Di

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  23. Ivy and ElephantsFebruary 11, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    I just love it! So very cute, I have plenty of junk, why didn't I think of that! Super cute idea. Hope you share it with us.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  24. TrishaFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Oh, I just love this...think of all the fun words you could create!

    ~Trisha

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  25. The Polka Dot ClosetFebruary 11, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Stop...I can't stand it! Your are so creative and such a think out of the box girl!! You have got to get this published! Of course I LOVE IT!

    Carol

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  26. ~ Liz ~February 11, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    My goodness, what will you think of next! Something clever, creative and fun, I'm sure!
    Liz

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  27. ReviFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    CLEVAH! I love old doo-dads, and your use of them just takes them to another level!
    -Revi

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  28. cynthia lee designsFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    What a cool piece...love it!!

    ~Cindy

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  29. Julia - "Vintage with Laces"February 11, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I love your cottage, sign, Betsy. Very cool!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  30. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    This is so awesome, Betsy! Every time I think one of your projects is my favorite...you come up with another fabulous one! LOVE it!!

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  31. Sheila EarhartFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Love it! GORGEOUS!

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  32. RebeccaFebruary 11, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    YOU ARE A GENIUS. I think I love you.

    :)

    FABULOUS DAHLINK!

    xoRebecca

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  33. Laurel@chippingwithcharmFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Cute, cute, cute!! LOVE it :)

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  34. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.comFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Brilliant, Betsy. Simply brilliant!

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  35. Erin KavenFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Love all your "junk". Yes they are treasures! Create on!

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  36. Athena at Minervas GardenFebruary 12, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    You are so talented and so very creative, Betsy! I love how you look at a group of objects in a completely new way and turn it into something fantastic--very well done! This sign is so cute--now you've got me thinking!

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  37. MaureenFebruary 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    O.M.G. My chin hit the floor when I scrolled down...

    Brilliant!

    This is such a great piece; I just wish I had a cottage to hang it in.

    Absolutely fantastic Betsy! You are amazing.

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  38. Diane WritesFebruary 13, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    It may technically be considered as "junk" but for me, the piece is a real treasure now. Your creativity is overflowing in this craft Betsy

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  39. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 13, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    You are so clever, I love it!

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  40. KarenFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    That is so creative and adorable!You definitely turned all of those pieces into a treasure.

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  41. decoratewithalittlebit.comFebruary 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    Oh my gosh, that is so cute! How clever! Little Bit from www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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  42. The Refeathered RoostFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    This is beyond creative! I love the concept and the design. Thank you so much for sharing!
    melinda

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  43. ~Lavender Dreamer~February 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    It's very cute! And look at that big bundle of lavender! AAAAhhhh!!!

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  44. Art and SandFebruary 13, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    1. You are too clever - it is so cute!
    2. I would love to go out salvaging with you - actually reading and seeing your ideas is making me look at things in a different way

    Thanks for the inspiration

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  45. Suzan SweatmanFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    That is soooo fabulous!!!

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  46. Julie BoarderFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    Coming over from The Shabby Creek Cottage Party. Love this sign, so clever to see the letters in old bits and pieces. I might have to head down to my husbands workshop now...

    Julie

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  47. Connie MercerFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    you have to send this one to craft gossip~I wanto make one!!!! Have as much junk as you:):):) great IDEA!!!!

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  48. Sherry@Back2VintageFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Everything looks better once it's been "Betsy-fied"!!! Charming!!!

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  49. Sweet Cottage DreamsFebruary 16, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    you.
    are.
    a.
    genious!!!!!!

    love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  50. MelanieFebruary 19, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! Love it.

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  51. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageFebruary 21, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    OK, Friend! You've outdone yourself with this one! I love everything about it.

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. I'm running behind this week, but pop on over to see yourself featured today.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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  52. Jann OlsonFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Betsy this is absolutely darling. I love it!
    hugs,
    Jann

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