Sunday, April 8, 2012

Hooked on Hooks

A to Z Badge 2012 (1)

I like hooks.  Actually, if you haven’t noticed already, I like a lot of things! 

This was originally a dark red 4th of July sign I found at Good*will  (I always forget to take the before picture.)  It was nice enough, but I bought it with the sole intention of repurposing it.  I left it the same color, and it was already dinged and scratched up the way I like it.  I added the hooks I bought at Hobby*Lobby.  I Mod- Podged a page torn from an old accounting ledger.  Perfect office decor.

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I had been looking for just this size to put in our entry/office to hang our coats and jackets.  I hung it about 3 1/2 feet from the floor so Grace could reach.  I hang a canvas bag on one hook to corral all of our scarves, gloves and mittens.  In the summer it’ll be perfect for jackets and umbrellas.

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You can see this old ledger dates back to 1953.  I love it!  The handwriting was in super tiny illegible cursive.

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Thanks for stopping by, and have a great week!  I’m also participating on our family blog here.

God bless.

Brenda

8 comments:

  1. The hooks are great! You are so creative!

    I have a hard time seeing the potential in junk. If I see something in a magazine I might be able to duplicate it, but it would be better to have a friend like you around. :)

    I've caught up on your A-Z posts. If you do the flowers in the tires, be sure to share a picture with us!

    Hope you had a blessed Easter.

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  2. i love this -i too love handles and hooks!

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  3. So creative. Yes, handwriting years ago was truly an art. Not so these days and "penmanship" is not even taught anymore. You are going to have to get a bigger house, to display all your creativeness!!!

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  4. I just had to stop in again and tell you how creative I think you are. So resourceful. It's something I really admire. I love the coat hook idea.

    Bev @ Blue Velvet Vincent

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  5. I really love what you did, Brenda...two thumbs up from me!

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  6. I love this, also love the ones in your last post. The tire one is so cool. I would never of thought about stacking them. Cool!
    until next time... nel

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  7. I like hooks too they seem so convenient don't they? That's neat and thanks for sharing

    My AtoZ challenge is on the Hunger Games @ www.2jackies.com

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  8. This is beautiful, Brenda! How creative! Thanks for showing us and giving us the nudge to re-purpose items.

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