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How to Transform Something Old Into Something New

February 1, 2023      8 Comments

handheld tools for transforming old to new
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Don’t you just love seeing old things repurposed as something completely different? There are so many things you can do when you use your imagination. See how to transform something old into something new today.

Transform an Old Window

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old window transformed into a new towel rack

I bought this old window at a garage sale when we built our house. It was very old, and it had very little paint on it. I don’t even think chalk paint was a thing back then, or I would have used it! Since I was going for a weathered look anyway, I gave it a rough coat of paint, but I had no idea what to do with it. The wall over my bathtub was bare, so I decided to hang it there. Then the towels just made sense.

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After all of these years, it needs a little updating. Changing the color of the towels, ribbons, and flowers will be an inexpensive way to change the whole look of this old window.

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Other Old Window Ideas on the Web

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Check out “30 Brilliant Ways to Use Old Windows for Decorating” on the A Hundred Affections website. Here are just a few of her ideas:

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Transform an Old Iron into a Clock

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Old iron transformed into a new clock

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This old iron was about to go in the trash. It no longer worked, but I needed a clock in the laundry room. It is so easy to make a clock out of almost anything! The kits are very inexpensive, and you basically just put it together. Jay had the most challenging part of this project – drilling a hole through the iron. Other than that, it was very simple.

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clock kit
Simple Clock Kit

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Other Clock Ideas on the Web

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This very week, one of my all time favorite blogs posted this very thing! KariAnne at Thistlewood Farms gives such a great story about transforming an old clock in her house. Read her post, “How to Create Your Own Clock.”

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There are several different clock ideas on this website. See them all at The Idea Room.

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As a self-proclaimed book hoarder, this Book Clock grabs my attention. See it here.

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Transform an Old Sentimental Cabinet Drawer into Something New

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Three or four years ago, my daughter called me, very excited about a find she had made. After hearing about it, I was excited also! She was driving down the street where my grandmother’s old house was located. When she passed by it, there were old cabinet drawers and doors out at the curb. She stopped and found out that they were renovating the kitchen, and they told her she could have anything out there.

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I cannot tell you how many memories were made in that house, especially in the kitchen! I can still feel the way the drawers pulled out, sometimes needing a little force due to all the coats of paint. I loved everything about that kitchen, and now I have a piece of it. She grabbed us both a drawer.

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old drawer to transform into something new

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I added another coat of paint to go with all of the others and hung it on the wall. I have not ever really been pleased with it on the wall, so I am looking for a way to transform this old drawer into something new. I am open for suggestions!

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Old Drawer Ideas on the Web

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I found this site with 30 different ideas to repurpose old drawers. See the post here at decorhomeideas.com.

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I really enjoy repurposing old things by transforming them into something new. Sometimes it only takes a coat of paint and a little imagination. I hope this inspired you or gave you an idea of some sort. I would love to see some of your transformations, so please share.

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Have a Grace & Joy-filled day!

Susan

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  1. vicki says

    February 1, 2023 at 9:38 am

    I love your ideas for repurposing, I have seen other crafters using drawer on a wall to hold towel in their bathroom. I have a out side ladder I’m hoping to use in my garden area for a green bean trellis.

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    • sdsikes says

      February 1, 2023 at 9:41 am

      I love both of these ideas!

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  2. SimplyCoffeeandJesus;ByPaula says

    February 7, 2023 at 8:38 am

    I love these repurpose ideas! These are so creative.
    Thank you for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

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    • sdsikes says

      February 7, 2023 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you!

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  3. Cindy says

    February 26, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    Love your idea with the old window in the bathroom! Thanks for sharing.I’m excited to tell you this post will be featured in this week’s Tuesday Turn About Link Party! Thanks for sharing your creativity and we hope to see you at the party this week! Pinned!

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    • sdsikes says

      February 26, 2023 at 4:29 pm

      That’s so exciting!! Thank you so much! I love this party; there are so many great ideas!!!

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  4. Food nutters says

    February 26, 2023 at 8:33 pm

    Love it!

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    • sdsikes says

      February 26, 2023 at 8:37 pm

      Thank you so much!

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