Upcycle What You Have

By

melody_yesterday

Thanks everyone! Here's one last pic (for now).

By

melody_yesterday

Tonight I snapped another pic of the broken screen door guard outside on my deck holding a beaded candle holder.
It doesn't take a big piece as you can see. It is slipped in behind a shutter. If anyone finds other ways to use this item - please post it!

By

melody_yesterday

Thanks everyone!
Cricketnc: I like that idea too!
They are pretty strong but can be bent or even broken.
If you have a demolition company in your area or a salvage company that resells things such as this,you might check with them for all sorts of beautiful upcycled items taken from houses before they are grazed.

They often have wonderful things & sometimes they are organized - other times not.
It's a great way to get great old iron objects such as fencing or maybe even an old piece of millwork or gingerbread to give your decorating project a little more character without breaking the bank!

By

Cricketnc

This makes me think of another use for them! I'm going to attach 6 to each clothesline pole (2 on each of 3 sides) to hang small things like pot holders and whatever (can't think right now, too early! LOL) But that's a great idea! If they are strong enogh they'd also be great to hang hummingbird feeders from too!

By

mbnorton59

Great idea! That looks awesome!

By

Deeli

How very, very clever! Thanks for sharing!

By

fab4mom

Both of your ideas are so cute and clever! You rock, and thanks for sharing.

By

LITTLE SUZY

I love your idea. I always try to find new uses for items ready to be thrown away. Thanks for your pics.

By

melody_yesterday

Here is the upcycled element in my bedroom holding the birdcage planter. I love the use of architectural elements in ways other than intended! It is a step off the blazen trail & is fun,exciting & often "daring" to mix the unexpected!