Thrift Store Bowls


Thrift store bowls take on a new life...
You know the ones, they're everywhere!

The wooden salad bowls that nobody wants anymore.

Well I wanted them! 

I started out by cutting one in half.



Then I screwed and glued them to the front panel 
of an old wine crate.



You can see the indent of the printing through the paint.


A coat or 2 of Annie Sloan Chalk paint later...

then distressing and a little dark wax to bring out the 
lettering on the wine crate.


Add a handle... (it's actually a metal zero but works for me!)



And I've changed those old bowls into a rustic wall hanging.




Fill them with flowers or make-up or keys or something for your kitchen.


Any other ideas?

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Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

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  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    That is super cute - I have 4 or 5 in my cabinet that I always think "what if I have a salad party" {more likely to have a chocolate party} - I may have to try this!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Gosh, that turned out great and what a clever idea!!

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  3. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 16, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Love this!! I have some of those bowls in my stash...now you've got me thinkin' :) Thanks!!

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  4. ANNEAugust 16, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Cute idea - I have the same set, they're EVERYWHERE! :)

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  5. My Repurposed LifeAugust 16, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    fun repurpose Susan! :)

    I love the way you look at things.

    gail

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    1. HomeroadAugust 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM

      Thanks Gail... from you that is quite a compliment!

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  6. art.of.66August 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Susan,
    what a great idea. Very great implementation.

    Love,
    Simone

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  7. Okio B DesignsAugust 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Another really great idea Susan! We should start calling you Martha! =)

    Jeanine

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  8. DIY Vintage ChicAugust 17, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    I'm in awe! Wow! That's a great project and something you can throw together for just a few bucks with items snagged at a thrift store. Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2013/08/fridays-five-features-no-4.html

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Fabulous repurposing idea! I see those bowls everywhere and used to have a bunch too.

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  10. BlissAugust 18, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    And she does it again....

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  11. JaneAugust 21, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I agree with the others....this is a great idea (and one I'm going to copy!) I think I have a few in my garage right now. Thanks!!
    Jane

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