Friday, November 11, 2011

Carrying On

My husband purchased a box full of curtain rods and tie-backs at an auction for very little. Only a few are intact. He figured I could do something with the broken pieces.




He was right.




I started with this.



I used horseshoes for handles.  Like I did in "Redesigning With Parts III".  Then I gave it a coat of grey paint.  I followed with a whitewash on the exterior, and horseshoes.  After gluing vintage french book pages to the interior, I went over the entire piece with dark wax.



I then added curtain rod fragments to both sides.  I gave them a little dark wax as well.








I even waxed the french paper.








I have a few more carriers I'll share soon.


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68 comments:

  1. Vintage RoseNovember 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    and, of course, he was right! The boxes are gorgeous!

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  2. Pretty In PaintNovember 11, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    i would put those boxes all over my house! i love everything you post!!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    He knows you well! Great job!

    Kris

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  4. DebbiedoosNovember 11, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    This is an awesome project Rosemary! You are so clever.

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  5. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Imaginative!! Love the touch with the interior lining....

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  6. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Love!

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  7. The Summer Kitchen GirlsNovember 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    What a great idea Rosemary! We have some old curtain rods, kind of similar to yours...maybe smaller & have no idea what to do with them! In fact, I was just looking at them today :) Figures that I would come on here & you'd have it all figured out for us!

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  8. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Love 'em! Great job!

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  9. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 11, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    You're just too talented Rosemary dear! My goodness, I love this idea with the curtain rods, I just gave some away because we changed our window treatments! Awesome creation! Thanks for sharing lovely lady and thank you for coming by, you know I love it that you do! Have a terrific weekend.
    FABBY

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  10. Our Hopeful HomeNovember 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    W-O-W. Nuff said.

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  11. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Cute! Cute! Cute! How do you think these things up?

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  12. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 11, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Very creative and love the patina!

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  13. savvycityfarmerNovember 11, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    ... do you sleep??

    OR like me wake up at 3 and debate whether to get up and repurpose?


    well done

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  14. SueNovember 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I really LOVE how you transform discarded things into works of art! Loved all the photos of what you did!

    Take care, Sue

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  15. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicNovember 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Giiirrrrllllll! Your brain must be working 90 miles an hour and now your husbands is, too?? I don't know how you think up all of this wonderful stuff you design! Love it!

    ~Shanon

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 11, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Rosemary you are one creative lady and I just love everything you come up with! Martina

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  17. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    that's the most creative ' i;ve ever seen with old curtain rods! i see so many of them at my flea markets and always pass them up. i won't the NEXT time! Lovely! ;)

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  18. Ivy and ElephantsNovember 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    You and your hubby are the perfect tag team. Your box came out absolutely gorgeous. You have such great vision and being such an amazing artist you are able to execute your vision. Fabulous!!!

    Paula

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  19. TriciaNovember 11, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Beyond beautiful. How lovely to take something that would have been discarded and make it into something so pleasing to the eye.

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  20. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 11, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Rosemary...where do I begin? You have got to be the most talented person on the planet!! The way you visualize your pieces, and bring it all together is true talent!! This is beautiful!

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  21. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 11, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Have I mentioned that YOU ROCK? Oh yeah, I think I just did...

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  22. Ribbonwood CottageNovember 11, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Can you say UH-DOOOR A BLE! IT IS WONDERFUL. Love the look, love how you created it and yay for hubby for giving you all the goodies to create with! Just wonderful!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  23. JoselynNovember 11, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    So pretty! Love it!

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  24. Divine TheatreNovember 11, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    How fun is that?!

    Andie

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  25. GenevaNovember 12, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    This is great! I wish I could see inside that brain of yours... So Creative!

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  26. Kellie CollisNovember 12, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    How lovely! Very well done! Have a gorgeous weekend, Kellie xx

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  27. TinaNovember 12, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Rosemary, I just love everything you do, but this has got to be my favorite project! It is so pretty, Love it!

    Have a great weekend!

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  28. Jan@southernjunkin'November 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Great find, Hubby!! You've made another great item!! Love the added pages! Looking forward to seeing the others!

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  29. KellyNovember 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    So cute! I love the horseshoes used as handles and the paper in the bottom of the cubbies. Who would've ever thought to use broken curtain rods and tiebacks like that? I sure wouldn't.

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  30. StephanieNovember 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    GREAT idea! I bet you'll come up with all kinds of projects to use these on!

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  31. OliveNovember 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    You two are clever.

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  32. micheleNovember 12, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    cooooool!

    thanks for stopping by, and for your trouble i'm sending over A VIRTUAL MACARON. yep, they're very dangerous. esp when they involve A SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE. whipping that up for you right this sec.

    :)

    michele

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  33. lvroftiquesNovember 12, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Very cool! And that husband of yours never fails to amaze me with his finds *winks* You two are a formidable pair! Vanna

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  34. Ricki TreleavenNovember 12, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    This I like. My equestrienne daughters would love it!

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  35. andrea@townandprairieNovember 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Great job, Rosemary! So glad hubby supports your creativity! The carrier looks divine. andrea@townandprairie

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  36. farmhouse-storyNovember 12, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    yay for your husband! this so very creative, rosemary! the paper lining is the perfect touch to this beauty:)

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  37. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    He's a smart man. It looks great! And the paper lining is a bonus. Thanks for sharing! *new follower*

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  38. Restoration House InteriorsNovember 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    I love this as well as all of your other wonderful transformations! BTW, you posted about a transfer pen a while ago and I can't find it in your archives...do you remember that post and the name of the pen? Thanks!

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  39. TammyNovember 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love it!!!! You are so talented!

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  40. Myric November 12, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    horseshoe for handles? That's just clever! I wouldn't have thought of that!

    Everything turned out really great! Your husband is so sweet and thoughtful. I like that story :)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  41. Heaven's WalkNovember 12, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Sooooo cool, Rosemary. You are seriously amazing. :)

    xoxo laurie

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  42. Leena Milligan LanteigneNovember 12, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    This is fabulous! I love the use of the curtain rod pieces and the horse shoes for handles is brilliant! Can't wait to see the others! xo, Leena

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  43. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}November 13, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    So creative! Love the horseshoe handles :)

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  44. RebeccaNovember 13, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    I love that! Rustic yet pretty-great job and so many uses!

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  45. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingNovember 13, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    Great makeover, love the finish.
    I love this tote...
    The attention to detail is fabulous.
    Enjoy your Sunday.
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  46. Kameel huise tussen sporeNovember 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Rosemary
    I just love this. Wonderful how you have combined a wide selection of materials. Keep on sharing your wonderful ideas. Love you from South Africa.

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  47. BethNovember 13, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love these organizer type boxes and they're very good sellers for me at shows! I love the idea of using horseshoes for handles! I was just at a store that sells them fairly reasonable, but couldn't think of anything to do with them at the time. Wished I would have thought of handles (duh moment!) It's 4 hours away, so I'm not likely to make the trip back for another year. LOL!

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  48. RoeshelNovember 13, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Gorgeous! I love your creativity! ;)

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  49. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    stunning little rustic box...perfect for many uses..
    best,
    maureen

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  50. Elegant EconomiesNovember 13, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Rosemary, You are such an artist and your husband must be a sweetie!
    Audrey

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  51. Okio B DesignsNovember 13, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    A-maz-ing! The French book paper is probably my favorite touch. Well done!

    Jeanine

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  52. The Inspired NestNovember 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Just gorgeous! I love every inch of it. You took every detail of a simple box and made it extraordinary.
    I think I am in love!
    Lacy

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  53. Kim@todayismysome-dayNovember 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Unique, thrifty, beautiful, just plain wonderful!

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  54. ElaineNovember 13, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    So pretty and you certainly have a one-of-a-kind treasure!

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  55. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogNovember 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Very cute!

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  56. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogNovember 14, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Very cute!

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  57. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Nice work and very pretty.

    Regards from Sweden
    Elna

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  58. AnitaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    awesome job Rosemary.

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  59. Julia @ 551EastdesignNovember 14, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Oh wow. Amazing again!

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  60. aimeeNovember 14, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    wow it is beautiful, thanks for sharing im new to your blog xxx

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  61. SusanneNovember 15, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Great idea! I bought a box of curtain rod things for cheap as well (probably worth more as scrap metal, ha!) They're just sitting in my storage unit, time to get them out for a look see. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Susanne.

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  62. Kim @ French Country AntiquesNovember 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I have a thing for containers and boxes and this one is fabulicious!

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  63. Small Holdings FarmNovember 15, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    The horse shoe handles put it over the top for me....great idea...it came out fabulous. I'm going to file that one under MUST DO! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would follow me back and get in on a driftwood sailboat give-a-way. Looking forward to hearing from you, Sherron
    http://smallholdings.blogspot.com

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  64. Alida - RadcrafterNovember 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    This is so COOL! You are so creative.

    Love to invite you to share this project at my Thingamajig Thursday party going on now...http://radcrafter.com/2011/11/thingamajig-thursday-party-3/

    Alida

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  65. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 19, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    This is lovely, Rosemary! It looks like it was this way the whole time! Love the compartments to this holder, too.

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  66. gertie @ The Old Block HouseNovember 20, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    What a great husband you have!

    Incredibly, beautiful job you've done there. Love it!

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  67. gail@My Repurposed LifeNovember 29, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Rosemary--I love everything about this box/crate. You always do such a nice job of pulling things together!
    thanks for linking up and linking back to catch as catch can.
    gail
    ps catching you this week.

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  68. Rosaria AmorimJune 10, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Lindo trabalho Rose. BJK

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