Hey guys!! My next project was inspired by my recent love of magnets and galvanized tin. I decided to create a recipe holder for my kitchen!!
It’s a cutie!… This is what I did…
I purchased a 1x8x4 at Lowes and a large square dowel…
I also purchased a small craft circle…
My first step was to cut the dowel. I cut it about 11″ long. I then used my Gorilla Glue Epoxy to attach the dowel to my wood circle.
I then cut my 1×8 10″ long. I used the epoxy to attach the 1×8 piece to the front of the dowel.
Then I let it dry a bit…
I used my drill to put a hole in the top for the finial.
And here is was ready for paint!!!
I painted that with Rustoleum American Accents Heirloom White spray paint. After that was dry I started working on the next step.
I decided to shanty the edges up a bit with my sander and a bit of Minwax Dark Walnut stain…
I then added a bit of Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze… You guys know the routine!!
I found this galvanized roof flashing at Lowe’s…
I cut a piece just a bit smaller than the plaque I attached to the dowel.
I then used my epoxy again to attach the metal to the plaque to the wood piece. I added a silver nail in each
corner for a bit of shanty-ness!!
Now for my magnets… I used the same super cute Fleur-de-lis wood pieces that Ash used on a previous procect. I painted and glzed them the same and then used some Gorilla Glue to attach the magnets.
All finished… Now it just needs a great recipe…
It also makes a great picture holder…
What do you think??! This will be our newest addition to the Shanty Shoppe on Etsy. After several requests we decided to start offering some of our shanties on Etsy. You can visit us by clicking on the Shanty Shoppe button on our sidebar or by clicking HERE!!!
Thanks so much for all of your sweet comments on Traci’s Shanty Spotlight post. If you have not had a chance to check it out just scroll down a bit… so fun!!
Cute….I'm hosting a tutorial contest this month and you could enter this…there are some lovely prizes. 🙂
Great project. I love that galvanized roof flashing. Very cute.
XOXO
Jen
This is a great idea. I will try making one my self. thanks for sharing.
OMG these are awesome!!! Did they overall take a long time to make? They don't seem too complicated, if I can get my hubby to help me. I'd love to make some for Christmas gifts!!!
OMG! I absolutely have to make one of these! Thanks for showing me how to do it…
Dena
sweetpicklesandchocolate
that.is.awesome.
What a great idea!!! I'm bookmarking this as a gift idea..
Great idea!
This is darling and so handy too!!
Very cute! I think I will make a couple for Christmas gifts! 🙂
Very cute. I like the magnets as well-an extra special touch.
Cheri
OMG, another fabulous idea! Thank you for this tutorial, this will be the perfect Christmas gift for my best friend. And the best part is, if I get too lazy to make one myself, I can buy it from your Etsy shop! Yay for you, good luck with your new venture!
@Cheap Chic Home. This is so cute! Love the fluer de lis (sp?) magnates!
You NEVER disappoint me. This creation is not only adorable to look at, it's useful too!
I love your idea of opening an Etsy for your items. You are going to do fabulous! I was starting to wonder where you put all your fabulous creations and now I know! 🙂
Thanks for linking this up to SNS #5!
Funky Junk Donna
Geez- how did I miss this post??!
This is such a stinking cute idea. This would be perfect anywhere! Great job- thanks for sharing- it's sure to be duplicated all over!! 😉