Mmm…I feel like doing a little junk stash lovin’ today. Do you ever get the itch to create? It sparks exciting times, I tell ya. Especially when it includes junk. aaaahhh yeah. When I found these metal trays all rusty and what not at the thrift store for a quarter, I had to have them. I believe they used to be candle trays, but that didn’t matter to me. I would find them a new purpose. Check out how I turned these cast-offs into some repurposed candle sconces.
Initially, to get to my idea to come to fruition, I kept turning them over and those fingers holes looked like the perfect size for candles. With that in mind, I need to figure out how to turn them into one is the next step. I instantly saw this rusty metal being the perfect marriage to some barn wood scraps. And what better to create the union than a pair of rusty metal drawer knobs from my antique farm desk makeover? Nothing, I tell ya. tsk.
Then, it’s time to get funkified junky with my bad self and whip out my favorite drill and get to work. I’m on a roll…hahaha… This was one of those ideas that when it hit me I had to make it NOW. I love what I do.
THE REVEAL
Finally, all I had to do was add some hangers to the back, insert the candles and viola!
What is more, as tempted as I was to keep these repurposed candle sconces, I actually created them for my online store.
Good thing they sold lightning fast because I would have kept them. However, there is always something new being added and the best way to get updates is to become a follower.
Time to get back to my stash and have some more fun! Please tell me I’m not alone, k?
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Next week is Trash to Treasure Tuesday and my friends and I will have a bunch of sweet makeovers for you!
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Also, more of my repurposed projects:
I totally relate. I have a huge ‘junk’ stash. When inspiration strikes, I must strike as well. Love weathered wood and rusty things….they just go together. Okay, daylight is burning, I must get out to my shop and create!
You have me thinking of Muhammad Ali! 😀 You go girl.
You totally surprised me on the use of the little tins and I must say I love what you did.
Saweet! I love a good makeover and this one had me smiling. I only wish I had more time for things like this. Thanks, Jolinda!
Very good repurpose. Who cares what the original purpose was, you knocked it out of the park!
Amen! You are hilarious, Jacki. 😀
Totally in love with these !
You made my day! Thanks, Susan. 🙂
Ingenious! Love what you did!
Woot, Woot! {{happy dance}} 😀
Soooo creative. You are the bomb! Love!
Excellent! hahaha…love it. Thanks, Tina!
Now, I have to tell you, you were a ingenious with this one! I absolutely love those darned sconces. I will spend a long time envying those!
I am blushing. 🙂 Thanks, Linda! No to find more junk, eh?
Well, you did it again….yet another”oh my gosh” creation!! Such vision and talent…
Your biggest fan, Kathy
You are the absolute sweetest, Kathy. HUGS!!
Now this is such a fun idea. I am not surprised they flew out the door. It makes for a very unique candle sconce.
Thanks Debra. They were fun and felt oh-so-good to get them out of my brain. Junkin’ fun!
Nice! Those turned out super cool!
Thanks, Cecilia!
No surprise these sold quickly, Larissa – very clever repurpose, as always!
It was a good thing, Marie. Thanks so much!
I did not see that coming! Way to go!! (love ’em)
hee hee…awesome! Thank you, Joyce.
Really unique! Love people who think outside the box!
Awesome to hear, Nancy. Thank you!
What a great up-cycling idea. Pinning this.
Thanks, Mary!
I enjoyed the kids create video in the middle of the blog. So cute! Love the wall sconces too. So creative!
Yay! You just made my son’s day. Thanks on both accounts. 🙂
As Always!!❤❤❤❤❤
Sweet hugs to you!
These are just so beautiful, inspiring ideas ?
Thank you so much for the smile, Deborah. 😀