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July 12, 2012

Repurposing Round-Up!

It truly never ceases to amaze us how much incredible talent, creativity and clever-ness (that is SO a word!) is out there! And one of our most favorite things to do is show-off that talent here at the Fence.
So, being Ambassadors for hometalk could not be a more perfect way for us
 to get the best of both worlds.
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Not only do we get to see some amazing projects and ideas, we are also finding answers to questions like this and this and this.
AND we get yet another opportunity to feature some of the talented folks who are sharing their projects on the hometalk site.
This week was all about Repurposing! And boy oh boy do you people know how to repurpose things.
We saw so many genius ideas which now have us looking at things in a whole new light.
Here are just a few of the awesome creations we’ve seen and believe us, there are plenty more where that came from!
Anita shared this Vintage Screen Door turned Laundry Room Door. The screen door once graced the home of her grandparents and she gave it new life with chicken wire and burlap!
Screen door
Dana posted this amazing Repurposed Fireplace created using part of the rusty tin roof and wood from an old barn
Susan shared this beautiful Armoire Door turned Coffee Table! 
She gives an excellent tutorial on how she made it.
Amy turned an Old Perpetual Calendar into a Family Bucket List. We so want to make our own now!
Shannon convinced us that tequila bottles aren’t just good for making margaritas when she shared these beautiful ways to Repurpose old bottles and tin cans!
Shelly turned an old Cast Iron Door into a Garden Trellis and we think it looks so charming!
Jamie showed us how she turned an Old Wall Cabinet into a Bathroom Vanity with tons of character.
Shannon’s entire Vintage Bathroom came together by repurposing items in such a clever way!
Like this old cupboard door, vintage mirror and rake which provide the perfect place for hanging accessories.
 You can find more amazing repurposing projects like these at hometalk!
And, be sure to come back here later on today where we will be featuring even more talented folks at our Inspiration Friday party!
See you in a little while,

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  1. Cocalores says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing these cute ideas – what a roundup!

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  2. Anita says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Oh my goodness, thanks girls for featuring my screen door!!! It really means a lot to me:-)

    Reply
  3. art is beauty says

    July 12, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    just started putting some things on hometalk and couldn’t believe how well its doing. I had over 11000 hits on my old armoire turned potting shed..Its crazy..!!! Love seeing FOX HOLLOW on here…She always makes the cutest stuff!
    thanks for all the other ideas.
    Hugs,
    Karin
    http://www.artisbeauty.net

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      July 12, 2012 at 1:55 PM

      Karin! Your potting shed is off the hook over there! It’s crazy! lol I think it really resonates with people. I’m glad that it’s getting the recognition it deserves, it is so beautiful. 🙂

      Heather

      Reply
  4. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Unreal. There really are such clever folks out there. Love it. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Norma says

    July 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Love all these ideas! Gotta keep this in mind when I find crap, I mean treasures at yard sales and flea markets. 😉

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  6. Maury Kilgo says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    LOVE IT! It’s amazing what people can do when they think outside of the box. That fireplace is amazing!

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    Always amazed at the talent out there. Love the rake idea.

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  8. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I agree with you that there are so many clever and amazingly talented people out in blogland! Thanks for sharing these projects.

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  9. Vintage Paints says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Just found your blog and I’m so glad I did! I LOVEEEE it!!!! 🙂

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  10. Savvy Seasons says

    July 12, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Happy Thursday! Such fab ideas, love em’!! xo ~Liz

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  11. Dana Tucker says

    July 12, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring our fireplace makeover project! Love your blog. Can’t wait to spend some more time looking through your archives. Such creativity! Thanks again!

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  12. Judy says

    July 12, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Such awesome ideas. Great way of repurposing items.

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  13. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    July 12, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Awesome features…and fun party! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  14. I Know The Plans I Have For You says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:30 AM

    I love hometalk!! I receive so many hits on my crib turned craft station and my pallet lemonade stand!! Hometalk is probably one of my highest traffic sources!

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  15. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    Great features….so much creativity out there…amazing isn’t it.?…Thanks for presenting these and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  16. Susan @ homeroad.net says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks so much Heather! I love Hometalk too!
    Susan

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  17. Good Time Charlie says

    July 23, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    The only I have seen is Miss Shannon’s lovely can and bottle. They are all amazing, but I think I love that vintage bathroom mirror, old garden rake the best. People are so creative!

    Reply

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