Friday, January 30, 2015

Repurposed Vintage Radio Speaker

A few weeks ago I discovered a not-so-pretty vintage radio speaker at one of my favorite antique flea markets.  It was nothing more than a beat up shell, but it had to come home with me because the price was right and I still had a little extra space on the top of my shopping cart.

Repurposed vintage radio speaker night light
I went back and forth about what I wanted to do with it, then finally decided to give it a new life as a night light.

This is what I started with.  There was a fragment of a sticker on the back, so I did some research and found out it was manufactured by Bremer-Tulley around 1927.

I painted it with two different colors of chalk paint, crackled it in a few places with Elmer's Glue, applied clear wax and a little dark wax, then distressed it along the edges.  The vintage doily was attached to the inside with a few staples.

I didn't want to use a plug-in night light and have to deal with the cord hanging out the back, so I used a battery operated scented light.  This one is about 4" tall and turns on and off by pushing down on the top.

Repurposed radio speaker night light
Presto!  Just stick a finger through the back, push down, then watch it glow.

Repurposed vintage radio speaker night light
It gives off a beautiful soft glow in the dark and smells good too!   


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48 comments:

  1. DD's CottageJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    brillant idea Betsy! It looks so much abetter no and has a use!

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  2. Cheryl in WisconsinJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Eureka! Beautiful, unique, functional.

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  3. Butterfly 8)(8 BungalowJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Great idea!

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  4. LaurieJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    Swoon!

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  5. LauraJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Gorgeous! I love it! The doily adds a lot!

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  6. LauraJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Gorgeous! I love it! The doily adds a lot!

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  7. Karen L. BatesJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    What a great idea, I love the lace.

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  8. Charlotte HuffmanJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    What a great idea!

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  9. Claudia EJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love it! You come up with the neatest ideas!

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  10. Linda @ A La CarteJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Betsy, I love this and using the crochet piece is so pretty!!!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  11. Rose LJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    What a great idea!!!!

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  12. Art and SandJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    So fun! But, my favorite part of the post was saying you bought it because you still had space in your cart - a woman after my own heart!

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  13. CherylJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Sigh........I love it......so unique!

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  14. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    What a great idea, Betsy! That turned out beautifully! Such a fun way to use a vintage doily, too!

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  15. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJanuary 30, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Super! Perfect for my Let's Talk Vintage Party on Tuesday morning! I love how you took it from dark and drab to uplifting and light!

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  16. Glenda/MidSouthJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Another one of your great ideas. I would have never thought of making a night light.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  17. Petite Michelle LouiseJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Trash-to-treasure at it's best! What a gorgeous trsnformtsion! well done Betsy! Clever girl!

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  18. Fox and Finch AntiquesJanuary 30, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    This is brilliant in more ways than one!

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  19. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 30, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    I knew you would do something amazing! Turned out great!

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  20. creations.1January 30, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    And a new life is created - beautiful!

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  21. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    This is so fabulous!! I want one!!

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  22. Vicky HuntJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    Oh my gosh...that is so pretty! Amazed...as usual! :) Have a blessed weekend.

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  23. Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Oh, so very pretty! Love the doily...I would never in my wildest dreams thought of something so pretty! xo Karen

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  24. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    What a fabulous light bulb moment you had...You always have! I love it!

    Carol

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  25. Funky Junk InteriorsJanuary 30, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    How is it that EVERYTHING you make is so amazing? I adore this soooo much! This shall get a little facebook action this weekend. Thanks for linking up! :)

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  26. Michelle L.January 30, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    Delightful idea, B! I really love the finish you gave it, so authentic and can't believe it's brand new!

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  27. karen@somewhatquirkyJanuary 31, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    This is adorable - I have an old radio that I've been waiting to be inspired to fix up. This is my inspiration!

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  28. Tuula @ Thrifty RebelJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    What a great makeover! It's so lovely. The doily is such a nice touch.

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  29. Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    I was waiting for you to share with us what you did with this piece!
    And you have not disappointed us!!
    Love this and the doily makes it perfect!!! Great idea!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  30. JeanieJanuary 31, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    It looks great now! And good chalk paint instructions for those of us not as familiar with its use.

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  31. My thrift store addictionJanuary 31, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    You always inspire--this is absolutely gorgeous! Great upcycle! Blessings, Cecilia

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  32. CatieAnJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    what a wonderful redo......just perfect. I love that you still had room in your car you sound like me.....hmm you don't have room.....of course I do if I was meant to have it it will definitely fit!

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  33. Little Miss MaggieJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    What a great idea. I have some old clock cabinets I bet I could do the same thing with.

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  34. Kathy MorelandFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Such a sweet way to repurpose! Love it!

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  35. KathyFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Another brilliant re-purpose!

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  36. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 2, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    You have done it again Betsy....another awesome idea!!! Like the doily added to it. Thank you for sharing it at party this week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  37. MaureenFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Oh that is incredible!!! Makes me want to find one myself... awesome!

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  38. Sue SilvaFebruary 3, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    What a great idea; I love it!

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  39. Diana PetrilloFebruary 3, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    You're amazing! So creative and fun, too :)

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  40. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Thank you for hosting!

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  41. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmFebruary 4, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Really fun! I did something similar with an old empty radio a while back. I used a light from a Christmas village house. I like what you did with out a cord better...I may have to switch it out :)

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  42. Pam JacksonFebruary 4, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Adorable....I love the lace, to cute.

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  43. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~February 4, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    I love love this Betsy!!! It looks so wonderful!!! Great job!! xo Holly

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  44. Gail WilsonFebruary 5, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Beautiful job Betsy on the repurposed radio speaker into a nightlight. I love that you added the doily. so sweet!
    catching you!
    gail

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  45. Mindi CarwinFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Soooo cool Betsy! I really love your creativity!

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  46. Michele ReynoldsFebruary 6, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Beautiful<3 Pinned

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  47. DonnaFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    That sure did end up pretty! You are so creative...

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  48. Julia - Vintage with LacesFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    What an AWSOME repurposing idea, Betsy! This is super cool and very creative!!!!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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