Today I'd like to share how I made a shelf from a pair of vintage shutters. It is soooo easy and will be a great addition to your home decor. First you have to find shutters. I got these at a tag sale for $2.50 each. Can you believe it? It was the end of the day and all of their stuff was 1/2 off. Even if I hadn't gotten the half off, they still would have been a great price....So, I got 4 vintage shutters with an amazing distressed finish for a total of $10. Ok, sorry, I may be rubbing it in just a bit...LOL!!
The project I made is a wall shelf. All I needed were two brackets (which I already had on hand) and some screws.....Here is the finished product:
Then onto the fun part....adding the decor....
Now I am excited to announce my GIVEAWAY winner....Shirley from These Moments of Mine is so lucky to have won two softened burlap pillow covers from RU Piper Designs. If you didn't win, you still have to check this AMAZING shop out. They are wonderful people with unbelievable designs and affordable prices.
And lastly, be sure to come back tomorrow morning to check out my 5th Etsy seller giveaway. It's a secret, but I will give a little hint....It is perfect for the DIY decorator.....
Monday, February 14, 2011
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Okay, the shutter project is great, but ... THAT HAIR! I can't get over that HAIR! Holy cow. Beautiful. ;)
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to receive these pillow covers! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteok first of all, your shelf is awesome! i love it!
ReplyDeleteand secondly, sami is just stunning- beautiful hair and eyes!!! you're going to have trouble on your hands when she is older. :)
Oh my word, that child is gorgeous, with amazing hair! I have a Sam too and she is pretty too. (I'm not saying that just because I'm her mom but because it's true!).
ReplyDeleteAnd the shutter shelf is absolutely fantastic. I never cease to be amazed at the creativity out there!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Birthday to your daughter! It sounds like you're going to have a great time at the salon.
ReplyDeleteI love the shelf. It's so unique! Great job!
Pam
your daughter is gorgeous...I have an 11 year old as well...cool:)
ReplyDeleteLike the shelf...can't wait until I can start some projects again...been to much into writing lately:)
Enjoying everyone else creating though
xo
Love the shutter shelf..looks fun to make..I need to give this one a try.
ReplyDeleteThis is my son's birthday also..the best Valentine's Day gift ever :)
Beth :)
So cool! So, you have two of those hanging around your house now? Great finds...I want to try this! Have fun with your spa day! So jealous. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the shelf...and the color!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful daughter.
ReplyDeleteYour shelf is amazing. It amazes me that you could look at that and see "shelf." Awesome color, too.
Hi Lisa, love the shelf so much that I am surfing craigs list now for shutters..lol. Hope you and your daughter have an amazing mother daughter day at the spa!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday to Samantha. She is the same age as my grandson and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteYour shelf design was really different and cute.
I found your blog through Coastal Charm! Happy Birthday to your Valentine baby. I also have a Valentine baby who turned 21 this year. I was struck by your shutter shelf and excited to see you're also having a giveway. I'm going to be your newest follower! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought of using the shutters for shelves. Thanks for showing them. Your daughter is stunning.
ReplyDeleteGreat project, I love it:-)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Biljana
I just love your idea! how innovative and chic. I have been searching those thirft stores and "curb-side shopping" 4ever for some to make a project with a hall mirror. So happy that you got to finish yours. wish me luck! blessings
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I love the shutter shelf...so shabby and so industrial at the same time! Your daughter is beautiful and I love her hair!!!! Enjoyed visiting your blog and I hope you will sneak a peek at mine thecrankyqueen.blogspot.com tiff
ReplyDeleteI love the patina on these shutters! You got a great deal!
ReplyDeleteWe could be sisters!!! Between the shelf and my shutter on the wall, we are genius!!!
ReplyDeleteSo nice meeting you virtually!!
xoxo,
Carrie@221vision.com
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Love the shutter shelf. My garage is now full of shutters cause when we painted the house last year I decided it looked better without even though I am a shutter person--it looked less cluttered. So maybe I'll try it! Your daughter is absolutely radiant!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your shelf. Can I feature you on my blog at www.mydeartrash.com. You are so talented. You are going places.
ReplyDeleteI love all your ideas and creations especially the fact you take old items and make sure they are alive again. Fantastic blogpage...So glad I found you. ♥ Sincerely Rachel
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First, happy "belated" birthday to your lovely little lady!!! She is beautiful, Lisa. Second, I like your shutter shelf. No doubt, the fun part was the decorating. ;)
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Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
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OK, that shelf is SO fantastic that I'm kinda envious that I didn't think of it!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! I have 2 Anthro brackets that were on clearance...now I'm on the lookout for shutters!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So everyone who has curly hair wants it straight and everyone who has straight hair wants it curly and since I have frizzy hair....I'll take either!!!!
Your daughter has a serious, gentle beauty!
ReplyDeleteLove her hi-tops with her party dress!
love her hair! I want curly hair! I have a 10 year old and 12 year old .. boys!
ReplyDeleteI have one shutter.. i need two for this! or do I? hmm...
already a follower
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I am so excited to know about it...Beautiful shutters just the way it is..
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how did you attach it to the wall???
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