Monday, April 25, 2011

Vintage wood ironing board turned into a sign

I am so excited about this project. My parents are building a new home. On there property there is the cutest very old garage/shed. Unfortunately they think it has to be torn down, but that is good news for me. I have first dibs on the wood. Anyway, my father was in there the other day cleaning it out. He found the most awesome shoe shine stool in there with the brushes and a shine tin still in there. I will share that on another day though. Today I am sharing this very old AWESOME wood ironing board he found. Most "normal" people would throw it away. But, I definitely inherited my fathers genetics for keeping junk, therefore, he gave it to me. YAY!!! Here it is:


Of course I tackled this project immediately and came up with this:


Ahhhhh!! I just love how it turned out. Can't for for my father to see it. I am listing it in my ETSY shop if anyone is interested.



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Posted by Serendipity Chic Design at 3:48 PM

22 comments:

  1. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 25, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    What a great piece! Well done!

    Pam

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  2. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresApril 25, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    I LOVE IT!!!!

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  3. PJ @ Planned in PencilApril 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    that definitely doesn't need to be thrown away!!! that wood is aged to perfection!

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  4. TanyaApril 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    That turned out awesome!!!

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  5. The Magnolia HouseApril 25, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    CUTE!!

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  6. Pamela GordonApril 25, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Awesome! What a sweet idea.

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  7. Ali RichardsonApril 25, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    That is SO super cool!! If I had one of those fancy laundry rooms instead of the nasty corner of my garage to do laundry in, I would buy it in a heartbeat!

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  8. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    gah gah gah gah gah!!! (this is the sound of me gawking in awe).
    LISA! This is so fantastic!! You have such a talent.

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  9. Cassie BustamanteApril 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    this might be my fave of all your signs! love it!!!

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  10. {northern cottage}April 25, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    this is gorgeous! I've been on the hunt for a SMALL wooden ironing board...I was thinking the large one might be too big for my itty bitty laundry room but now that I see yours....I'm thinking...hmmmm!

    we'll see!

    www.northerncottage.blogspot.com

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  11. EmilyApril 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    i have been waiting to find one of those! lucky girl = )

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  12. ChristieApril 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Coming over from Nifty Thrifty Tuesday! This is awesome!! How clever and very well done! I inherited my Granny's old wooden ironing board and use it as a serving table for parties! My family had it in the trash pile...can you imagine?! Christie at www.threepixielane.blogspot.com

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  13. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    How wonderful...you are very creative!!

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  14. Jenna LeeApril 26, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Ohh very cool! What a good idea! I love the blue! Thnaks for sharing this!

    http://jennaleelac.blogspot.com/

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  15. Kindra-At Home With KApril 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    This is super cool! I have an old ironing board that was given to me that I don't know what to do with. So a sign is a perfect solution! Thanks for the inspiration!

    I have a weekly linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays. It's for projects made for $10 or less. I would love for you to link up sometime!

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  16. AndiApril 26, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Gah!! I am in love! So fantastic! You find the coolest things and make them even cooler. Can't wait to see the shoe shine stuff. And lucky you to get some salvaged wood!

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  17. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.April 28, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Oh that is adorable! Love the large lettering. :)

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  18. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Hi, friend! I'm admiring all your creative projects here so can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? I hope to see you there at the party :)

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  19. Auntie LoloMay 10, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love your ironing board!! I featured it today on my blog www.auntielolocrafts.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

    Lois

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  20. gertie @ The Old Block HouseJuly 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Now I know what to do with the ironing board I drug home from an auction! Thank you!

    Sharing on my fb page
    www.facebook.com/theoldblockhouse

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  21. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I've been wanting to buy all the old wooden ironing boards at the thrift store when I see them, but I could never think of what I would do with them... until now! Thanks for the wonderful and fun idea! :)

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  22. Zane WooderNovember 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I'm sure your father loved it. Your so creative with this type of stuff. It really impresses me.

    -Zane of ontario honey

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