Jul 16, 2009

Vintage Metal Trays Become Functional Bulletin Boards



You can find these fairly inexpensive metal trays at estate sales, thrift stores, and antique shops and a great way to re purpose them is to turn them into bulletin boards/inspirational boards. They not only help keep you organized but, they add a little vintage whimsy to your room. To give the project further whimsy you could create one of a kind magnets. The button magnets displayed above were created by my dear friend Stephanie of My Piper Dog.
You can find some of her other fun creations at http://www.etsy.com/

7 comments:

  1. I actually bought a vintage Maxwell House coffee tray yesterday that has orange in it (of course!)LOL!! It is really rustic but that's what gives it character right??

    LeAnn:)

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  2. I need to keep my eye out for those trays ... that is a neat idea! I love those magnets too, very cute!

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  3. I love this idea! I just happen to have a collection of trays that are going to be attacked now :)

    Dena

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  4. it turned out great... I also have a passion for re-furbishing & retro-fitting stuff. it's so rewarding.. you are really good at it! One of these days I'm going to post my home... we built it from a barn : )

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