DIY Bar Cart with Upcycled Sewing Machine Drawers, Hardwood Flooring and a Shutter

DIY Bar Cart With Upcycled Sewing Machine Drawers, Hardwood Flooring and a Shutter My sister has a booth at a local antique store and she’s always acquiring fun things.  So when I get bored of my own projects I bug … Continue Reading →


Repurposed Shutter Shelf

You’re looking at the beginnings of shutter project #30, a small shelf for all your little knick knacks. This is an old interior shutter covered with layers of paint and dirt, combined with a brand new, boring 1×6 with absolutely … Continue Reading →


Upcycling more Shutters and a DIY Wreath

I haven’t acquired any new supplies lately.  I’ve been trying to dig thru my pile of junk, using up some of my current stash.  I still have a pile of shutters buried in my storage room and a few more … Continue Reading →


Vintage Shutter Lamp DIY

On my last post, the shutter magazine rack,  I mentioned that my neighbor had brought me over 2 old shutters.  Well, this is what became of the second one. That picture above, the $120 lamp, that’s not mine, that’s my … Continue Reading →


Pallet Wood Louvred Door Bookcase

So far I’ve made 21 projects with recycled shutters.  There have been beds, lamps, bar carts, pictures…you name it, I’ve made a shutter project out of it.  This was supposed to be project #22…a bookcase with shutter sides. I really … Continue Reading →


Shutter Christmas Card Holder

I got a late start on Christmas shopping this year, but I think I’m finally catching up.  Over the last couple weeks, I think I’ve hit every store. Ok, maybe I’ve missed a few. On one of my many travels, … Continue Reading →


Rusty Bike Fenders and Casters

A couple of weeks ago I shared a unique memo board made from half a shutter and a rake head.  Since I still had half a shutter leftover from that project why not make another memo board.  I still had … Continue Reading →


Recycled Shutter Ready for Holiday Buffets

Before I get started on this weeks DIY, I wanted to share with you a Thanksgiving cheese ball we made last year, just to get you in the mood. Originally made by Angela at Handmade in the Heartland, you can … Continue Reading →


Upcycled Shutters Lamp diy

Add to Flipboard Magazine. Upcycled Shutter Lamp DIY ,   As a self-professed scavenger, I get my ideas and my supplies from just about anywhere.  I’ve been known to root around in a dump or two, flea markets, thrift stores, … Continue Reading →