Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Shutter Love

Last year I found an old shutter while doing a dumpster drive-by. Even though I had no clue what I would do with a tall, lone, beat-up shutter, I threw it in the garage until inspiration hit. Then it happened! I pulled out my trash find, cleaned, spray painted, and sanded until it had the perfect worn patina.
I added a knob where one was missing. I grabbed clips from my office supplies. And I began to hang and clip fun items onto the slats. Now I have the perfect memo/photo board for our guest room.
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23 comments:

  1. Life Is Crazy BeautifulApril 21, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I like it! I love it when the "thing" that holds inspirations is also inspirational :)
    Lisa

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 21, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Very pretty and a creative way to use this shutter, Joy! Love the blue! My daughter was getting rid of a screen and I just removed the paper backing from it. I've been trying to think of neat ways I can use this and/or should I put fabric on it where the paper backing used to be. I'll have to play with it a bit I think.

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  3. Sandy, Sisters of SeasonApril 21, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    What a cute idea and good find!

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  4. Rebecca TimsonApril 21, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Interesting Concept!

    Beq
    http://beqdesign.blogspot.com/

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  5. 1 Funky WomanApril 21, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    What a great idea. I love the color of the shutter!

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  6. the thrifty baApril 21, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    i have a set of these doors that i use as a decoartion in the corner of my room. but now im thinking i can hang stuff on them....thank you!

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  7. MarianneApril 21, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    What a great idea. Trash to treasure, for sure!

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  8. UnknownApril 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM

    What a cute shutter, color and all. I love the ide of clipping things to it. I have seen some cute things with shutters... I NEED ONE! have a great day, Jenn

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  9. EricaApril 21, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    & then i came along and TOOK it! (so sorry but thanks again... a million times over!)

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  10. KrisApril 21, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    Hello. I too was the proud owner of two shutters same size! With lovely chipped white paint, that I pulled my suburban over to snatch away for my own treasure! I use one in my sewing room with my patterns clipped to it with clothes pins and it not only works great, it looks darling! GREAT find!

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  11. HeidiApril 21, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    what a creative idea! Love the way that turned out too!

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  12. AngieApril 21, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Love it!

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  13. AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Loving this idea, and reading back through some of the others on your blog, thank you for sharing

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  14. LindaApril 21, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    Clever, and waaaaaay cute! Don't ya just love it when a plan comes together!

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  15. LisaluluApril 21, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    very unique.. thanks for the tip~

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  16. AshleeApril 21, 2010 at 2:52 PM

    So pretty, I love that color.

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  17. ConnieApril 21, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I like your idea. I have 2 small shutters that I have setting on a shelf in my utility room. I'm going have to try to clip things on it too. Thanks for the sharing.

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  18. KerryApril 21, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    That is genius!! I'm going to search for something like that for my study..so different to a plain noticeboard. Oh well done!

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  19. Cassie BustamanteApril 21, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    that is a great idea! i love the color you chose as well. great makeover and love that you saved it from the landfill!

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  20. AnonymousApril 21, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Love it! Such a fresh and spring-y color too! :)

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  21. LorileeApril 21, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Wonderful idea. I love the color too!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  22. Deb and BlakeApril 25, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I love this idea and the paint color you chose is fantastic!

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  23. Pam @ FripperyApril 25, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    You constantly inspire me!

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