Toilet Paper/Magazine Rack Combo Holder Up-Cycle

January 11, 2015
My Junkin' Friend Jodi gave me this for free.  I think it's a combination magazine rack and extra toilet paper holder for the bathroom.


My up-cycle started with a couple coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in "Cream".

Then I added 1/2" chicken wire to the back with small nails.  I also stabilized the shelves with a few extra nails through the side boards, as it was a bit warped.

As always, I distressed the shelf with sandpaper, and then waxed it with Annie Sloan clear wax.  I painted my junk stash handle with Annie Sloan in "French Linen".  It was then screwed onto the top board.

Salvaged Shelf Valentine's Day Decor #upcycle #repurpose
Since I haven't posted any new Valentine's Day decor yet this year, I have decked out the shelf with a vintage red metal tray, a cheese strainer heart and a small wooden "love" sign.  The cheese strainer is tied onto the handle with a scrap of muslin.

Salvaged Shelf Valentine's Day Decor www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
A perfectly chippy little red metal basket finishes out my vignette!  
Salvaged Shelf Valentine's Day Decor #upcycle #repurpose
I got my shelf for free, but these types of shelves are available very cheaply at your local thrift shops!  Happy Up-cycling & Re-purposing!












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  1. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    So cute!

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  2. HomeroadJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:10 PM

    Good job... I sell them all the time, just add a little chicken wire :)

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  3. CherylJanuary 11, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    Carlene, your creativity inspires me.......love it!

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  4. Jane@Bluebird1959January 11, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Oh my gosh - I wasn't sure where you were headed with this project, but wow~it looks fantastic. So cute and clever! Jane

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  5. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    Very fun makeover...and I love your new header!

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  6. Brenda PruittJanuary 11, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    Oh, that's adorable!
    Brenda

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  7. Patricia @ 9th and DenverJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Good one! Useful in so many ways! It would be great for holding phone books and phone... no wait, wrong era. It could be used as a charging station...?
    or hold trays/ cookie sheets?
    Oh! magazines...
    I have no idea...except that it's cute!

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  8. PattiJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    I was surprised with the red Valentine ending - but sooooooo cute!

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  9. AudreyJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Cute look Carlene. Adding the chicken wire just made it special. Love the little heart too.
    Blessings.
    Audrey Z.

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  10. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Great makeover! The Valentine's Day touches are so pretty.

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  11. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Very nice! Love the chicken wire on the back!

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  12. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresJanuary 13, 2018 at 7:47 PM

    Love it.

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