Sunday, August 2, 2015

Three Can Do Ideas

This week I am away from home for a small vacation. Resting, visiting and a bit of thrifting. I collected three project ideas from my SIL.

First idea  - - repurposed wooden barrel.

This was a retirement gift from her fav (wonderful at renovations !!!) carpenter, to my sil.




Second Idea - Door Stop

How can a broken sauce/gravy boat be used again?

 If you are pouring cement for another project, you could cement a ROCK into and onto the pieces of the gravy boat.

A gift to my sil from a retired hairdresser turned artist.
 Handy and unusual door stop.

 Third idea - Wooden Stool

I took enough photos in case someone would like to make a similar stool. Legs and middle support are attached with glue, screws (the screws are covered with glued in wooden pegs cut off at the flat surface). This stool was made from a piece of lumber scavenged from a lake and built by a family friend (he built two for my sil).


Only finish is wax. Heavy, sturdy, handy.

I love visiting and discovered new treasures.

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23 comments:

  1. EMAugust 2, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I gotta say, that rock door stop is certainly unique. Given the damage to the dish, I cannot imagine how it was made without getting cement everywhere. The barrel table is just fascinating. Every time I look at it, I see a new bit of the barrel that was used to make it. Cool.

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  2. LindaAugust 2, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    What great ideas!!! I like the door stop idea! I like ALL the ideas but the door stop is one I think I can do! Louis Dean dearly loves mixing cement and the next time he does, I have plans......

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  3. SmilingSallyAugust 3, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Hi Joy,

    Oh, my heart broke when I saw that gravy boat! What a beauty it was.

    I do like that darling stool. Thanks for playing today.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  4. eileeninmdAugust 3, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Hello, I love the barrel table. Great ideas, except for the gravy boat, that is a bit odd. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  5. LVAugust 3, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    What talent and great ideas.

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  6. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 3, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Very nioce repospusing! I like the stool and barrel table.

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  7. Linda aka Crafty GardenerAugust 3, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Three cute ideas, love the barrel table the best. I'm visiting from Mosaic Monday.

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  8. joyh82August 3, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    What a cool retirement gift! Have a fun week ;)
    Joy @ Books and Life

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  9. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 3, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    The rock is a great idea for a doorstop, we glean so many good ideas from the posts of others!
    Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Joy.

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  10. AnnesphamilyAugust 3, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    A great recycle project! Love it! I enjoyed my visit. I always like the photos you share. Thank you.

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  11. DonnaAugust 4, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Oh the ideas people have...love the little bench.

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  12. UnknownAugust 5, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Oh my goodness, such fun ideas for upcycling! Thanks so much for sharing at Talented Tuesdays!

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  13. BettyAugust 5, 2015 at 10:15 PM

    Most unique door stop I've ever seen. Lovely stool. Very cool and interesting table.

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  14. Valerie Cottage Making MommyAugust 6, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I never would have thought of using the gravy boat as a doorstop...genius.

    Hugs from Oklahoma,

    Valerie
    Cottage Making Mommy

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  15. Valerie Cottage Making MommyAugust 6, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I never would have thought of using the gravy boat as a doorstop...genius.

    Hugs from Oklahoma,

    Valerie
    Cottage Making Mommy

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  16. srpprcrftrAugust 6, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Talk about awesome re-habbing of old stuff, great ideas. Little stool can be used for feet, planter, anything to put on it.The gravy boat door stop looks quite inventive and love the barrel table. Never get tired of seeing what people make things with out of other things. Happy weekend

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  17. DebbieAugust 7, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    What creative ideas! I really like the barrel table.
    Debbie

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  18. Marie-Interior FrugalistaAugust 8, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my gosh I love that barrel table Joy!

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  19. Vintage Paint and more...August 9, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Great creative upcycling - love the barrel table. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

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  20. StephanieAugust 9, 2015 at 4:52 PM

    What fabulous items! I just LOVE the barrel table :) Thank you for sharing your loveliness with Roses of Inspiration. I hope you're able to join us again this week. Hugs!

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  21. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 10, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Always fun to get inspiration from others. All are great ideas, but the barrel is my favorite! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  22. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 11, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    Hi Joy, just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC tomorrow.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  23. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 3:38 PM

    Hi Joy! I am loving these projects, especially the barrel! Thanks so much for sharing at Inspiration Thursday. Have a great week!

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Thanks for visiting. I read and appreciate all your comments. Joy

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