It's a good day when I can say that I'm able to not only rescue
trashure from the landfill but also have some creative fun along the way. I've listed all the items in my loot below. However, today, I'm tackling an upcycled fence panel project that will show you two ways to recreate these trashed items. Ready for some junky fun?
Here's the breakdown of my loot:
- bread box makeover
- panels cut into baseboard for my girls' bedroom remodel
- wicker table I fixed up and sold in my online store
- an 80's waterbed frame I already upcycled (SEE HERE)
- small tongue & groove shed door became my friend's kitchen door
- dog-earned fence panels already painted white for today
- two patina-perfect plywood panels into farmhouse art
- the old ladder into tiered drawers stand
DIY DOG TIME
First, let's take a closer look at what I'm working with. If you're not familiar with fence terms, these are two dog-eared fence panels. Thankfully, when I found them set out for trash, they're already painted a gloss white.
The only thing I need to do now is to make my vision come to life. As a matter of fact, I measure the lengths to see what I have to work with. Then, after that, I use my miter saw to make a few chop-chops. tee hee.
My goal for most of it is to make a wooden tote using
my tutorial HERE. Next, as soon as I have the pieces cut, I drill two holes in the end pieces, and assemble using my nailer.
Last, as soon as my tote is assembled, I add a bit more flair with this set of antique drawers pulls and...
...add a few
grain sack stripes for Frenchie funk. woot! Where would I be without my junk loot?
Oh, and I also have one leftover piece that I am pairing up with some more of my junk stash and painting up too. eep!
WHICH ONE?
Alright, folks. It's time to tell me which of the two projects is your favorite. To begin with, here's the scrap piece of upcycled fence panel paired with remnants from
my kitchen range hood, an
antique upright grand piano, and
my ceiling chandelier.
If the typography looks familiar, you might remember it from
this blanket chest I did a few years ago. I just love the fat sheep!
Not only did I get to use up my sweet stash, but I also get some artistic spin in there too. yeehaw!
Afterward, here's what I did with the majority of the wood to make a wooden tote.
Again, I'm smitten! It was already painted which is total win, but I additionally got to make it fun as well.
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Finally, after all is said and done, my goal is to inspire you. In addition, leave me some comment love below, do pin and share my upcycled fence panel creations to inspire others too.
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