A $5.49 Re-purposed Vintage Store Paper Roll Holder Plant Stand
September 05, 2014
My plant stand started out as this $5 vintage roll paper holder.
As luck would have it, one of my 49 cent 1 x 6's from Menards was just the right size without any cutting.
I attached the board with three screws from the underside.
I used a palm sander to round the edges and corners just a bit.
I then brushed on a coat of flat black paint.
Then two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Old White.
I distressed the edges, corners, and top surfaces a bit too, and then applied clear wax.
I attached felt pads to the bottom of the iron feet.
Here's my new plant stand in place on the built in desk in my den.
This roll paper holder made a perfect plant stand!
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How clever is this? So simple too. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteFun idea, Carlene! Looks like a shelf that might work over a sink area, too!
ReplyDeleteCute! I could see that being a very versatile little shelf!
ReplyDeleteAgree with Linda over the sink would be great!
You are a genius of imagination! Every time you make something beautiful and useful out of discarded items, I bemoan the things I've left behind.
ReplyDeleteWell done! My Aunt and Uncle used to have one of those in their meat market/grocery store that held big rolls of white paper that they wrapped the meat in.
ReplyDeleteLooks really pretty Carlene. Great idea. I have one of those that might just become a plant stand. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAudrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Wow this turned out great...so different! I love how you styled it as well.
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@Seeking Lavender Lane
What a fabulous piece, Carlene! Adore it!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It really looks nice on your desk and I love the old tool box under it, too. Perfect. Visiting from 'My Salvaged Treasures' link party. - xo Karen
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