I suppose it’s well-known that I don’t like to get rid of things that can certainly be used for another or higher purpose. Take this door, for instance. It came off a gun cabinet that I repurposed into a quilt cabinet, and it went viral (see HERE). If you look in that post, you’ll see the bottom opening is originally covered by this door. However, in my upcycle I decide to leave it off for better use of storage. It’s been a few years since that makeover, and now it’s time to create a reclaimed store sign with it. Let’s go!
Additionally, if you know me, you know wood always has a purpose. So, I also save my sponge brush handles after I use the brush for stain or paint.
You can see how I’ve used these handles in storage in my workshop HERE. They are just dowel, after all, right?
BUILD IT
First order of business, I need to fill in the original handle holes as well as remove the broken hinge and clean it all up.
After letting the wood filler cure, I sand it down and then cut the dowel on a 10° angle on my miter saw.
That angle will allow the dowel to sit at just the slightest tip so the items hanging don’t slide off. Then, once the dowel is cut, I use my forstner bit to make the holes the dowel will rest in.
Next, I glue in the dowl and let cure until it’s time to paint. And… blue it is!
Finally, if you know me, I adore typography, so I had to add my own touch to this reclaimed store sign using my transfer tutorial.
SIGN SAYS IT ALL
Who knew a misfit gun cabinet door could be so cute and functional, eh? hee hee.
It’s got storage or display potential, and whimsy with the sign. I’d love to enter in a store like this just to get a smile and sniff the wonderful aromas within.
So tell me, what where would you hang it?
If you’d like to make it a part of your home story, you can find it and more in my online store.
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Likewise, I’d love to hear from you. Would you have saved the door and dowel? Leave some comment love below and I invite you to pin and share to inspire others too.
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Until next time!
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You never cease to amaze!! You are the most creative artist whose transformations are not just inspiring, they are soul satisfying!! Thanks for being there for us! 🥰
I truly thank you for the smile, Rebecca. 😀
WOW, you really turned that into an awesome piece. Way to go!!!
Thank you for the affirmation, Marietta. It’s fun to make use of my stash.
This is so cute! And, I LOVE your DIY typography, I have been inspired to do some on my own projects, it’s very satisfying to create something that’ is personalized to your own surroundings!
As always, thanks for your inspiration and sharing your “know-how”!😊
Jill, you just made my day. It’s always wonderful to create and share, but hearing from those I do this for is THE BEST. Thank you!