Friday, April 3, 2015

Repurposed Rusty Rake

It's always a good junking day when I find at least one rusty treasure that I know I'll be able to repurpose right away.  Call me crazy, but rusty rakes have been on my focus list ever since I used one to make a picture holder several years ago.

Repurposed rusty rake
This yummy green $1 yard sale find was exactly what I was looking for to create another rake picture holder.

repurposed rake DIY with trophy base
The hunk of wood is a trophy base I discovered in a salvage store a few months ago.  I bought several of them knowing that sooner or later I'd figure out what to do with them.

upcycled rake DIY picture holder
Rust and rhinestones are always a good combination!

upcycled trophy base DIY picture holder
  The base was looking a little blah, so I added a few pieces of embossed wallpaper before painting it.  It was also a good solution for disguising the two holes.  I added a tarnished brass bin pull to the front, then slipped in a piece of chalkboard vinyl.

photo holder from vintage rake DIY
Every rusty rake needs a silk ribbon rose.

My Salvaged Treasures DIY repurposed rake photo holder
I'll enjoy it on my living room mantel for now, then it will be coming with to Mes Amis Vintage Antique Show on the 17th and 18th.


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Posted by Labels: #MySalvagedTreasures, DIY, My Salvaged Treasures, picture holder, rake, recycle, repurpose, trash to treasure, trophy base, vintage

38 comments:

  1. Debbie@Debbie-Dabble and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 3, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Totally love this!!

    Great Idea!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  2. DD's CottageApril 3, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    So creative Betsy!! Love it

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  3. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaApril 3, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Very creative and unique! I bet someone grabs that up real quick at the show!

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteApril 3, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    It looks so pretty! Love he pink rose and bling!! Happy Easter to you.
    hugs,
    Linda

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  5. 20 North OraApril 3, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Love this creation of yours. I've been hunting one of these rakes forever. Thanks for all of your inspiration.

    Happy and Blessed Easter greetings to you and yours.

    Judy

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  6. By NeymesApril 3, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Amo seus projetos Betsy,você é muito criativa.Feliz Páscoa.Beijo.Valéria.

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  7. Gigi Harlan - artistApril 3, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    I will never look at a rake the same way again! Love it!

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  8. Donna WilkesApril 3, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    I sell every rake head I can find. I never get to embellish one. Rust and rhinestones - lovely!

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  9. Tenneil at R7April 3, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Cute!!

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  10. The Polka Dot ClosetApril 3, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    As always you nailed it! Rust and rhinestones...Adorable!

    Carol

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  11. MaggieApril 3, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Betsy--I haven't been by for a while and have a LOT of catching up to do with your posts. Can't wait to dig in!!

    Your rake (yummy green, indeed!) is so adorable! Love that you can tuck pictures in the tines as well as use magnets on it. So very clever, as usual!

    Happy Easter!!
    xoxo,
    maggie

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  12. White Lace and PromisesApril 3, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    How very pretty! Rusty can be pretty too. Yes, it can!

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  13. Tuula @ Thrifty RebelApril 3, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Love this Betsy! I agree... rust and rhinestone are made for each other. I love the patina of that rake!

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  14. Michelle L.April 3, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    The base looks ah-mazing! Just the niftiest spring fling!

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  15. Marsha @ Tattered ChickApril 4, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    Ha ha, nothing is "safe" with your creativity! Love it! Hope you have a wonderful Easter, Betsy! xoxo

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  16. Little Vintage CottageApril 4, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    This is so pretty, I love it!

    Tania

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  17. JeanieApril 4, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Betsy, it couldn't be more perfect! I wonder if I have a rusty one of those up at the lake or if it met the trash pile! I'll find out in a few months!

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  18. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 4, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    So pretty!

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  19. Maria (Magia Mia)April 4, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Yummy green is right! Especially old rusty painted metal. I so would've bought that piece myself, without any plans for it. Just too beautiful to leave behind.

    Clever as always my Dear. Since I love it when I come up with clever ideas, you'll never get a better compliment from Me....;-)

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  20. KathyApril 4, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Love love rust and rhinestones and this rake is the perfect "grandma green". Well done!

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  21. Fox and Finch AntiquesApril 4, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    Hi Betsy, I wonder if this rake head can be dated by its color. In the 1920s there were three popular colors like this with slight variations. One was Nile Green, another was Seafoam and the shade just a bit darker was called Roadhouse Green. I was amazed that you used embossed wallpaper...it is perfect. As usual, your mind is thinking outside the realms of where the rest of us morals dwell. -Ginene

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  22. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 4, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Oh I love love this!! Such a wonderful and pretty green too!! Such a unique piece! Wishing you a happy Easter!! xo Holly

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  23. ShellyApril 5, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    This is adorable!!! If I was you...I'd keep it.

    Shelly@minettesmaze

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  24. Art and SandApril 5, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    You have outdone yourself on this one. Now I need to go out and find an old rake.

    love...love...love it!

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  25. MildredApril 5, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I love this! Hope you have enjoyed a nice Easter weekend.

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  26. ConnieApril 5, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    Your rake idea is amazing . . . so unexpected and whimsical.
    I love it :)

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  27. Julia - Vintage with LacesApril 5, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Betsy, The rake was a wonderful find and I knew you would turn it into something fabulous. Great job again!!!

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  28. Mila MykApril 6, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Wow, that's creative!
    I hope you will join us for the Idea Box Party this week:

    http://milaslittlethings.com/2015/04/idea-box-thursday-link-party-4.html

    xx
    Mila

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  29. the cape on the cornerApril 6, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    that is so pretty, i love how you have it on the stand.
    b

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  30. handmade by amaliaApril 6, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I love how you bring the pretty out of the mundane (and rusty).
    Amalia
    xo

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  31. Beatrice EuphemieApril 6, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    It's very special! Who knew an old rake could be so stylish? Love the rhinestone and rose! xo Karen

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  32. Robin JohnsonApril 8, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    OH MY! I have never anything like this before. I love it. Now I've got to start looking for some rusty racks too!

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  33. Debra@Common GroundApril 8, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    so so cute and fun. I love how you bling it all out! you have such incredible talent and creativity!

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  34. Sherry@Back2VintageApril 9, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    The rose is the perfect touch to your rusty concoction! I like that button magnet, too!!! Happy Spring!

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  35. Laurel StephensApril 9, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Adorable!

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  36. Joy@aVintageGreenApril 10, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Gorgeous and creative. Pinned
    Joy

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  37. Lisa HuffApril 11, 2015 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Betsy, Happy Saturday! I love your repurposed Rusty Rake Picture Holder and I'm featuring it on Monday morning at our Something to Talk About Link Party. Come on over and join the fun and I'll be promoting it on Social Media all day too. thanks for linking up such beautiful vintage treasures xo Lisa at Concord Cottage

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  38. Kimm BoesApril 13, 2015 at 3:17 AM

    Awesome! At my "place", we call this a "reinvention", and it's a great one! :)

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