Monday, April 15, 2013

Old Drawers to End Tables...






I finally did a project with yardsticks!


I had a few of these old rustic drawers in my "stash".


My handy husband welded up some bases for me...


...and attached them to the inside of the drawer.



Then I stared playing with the yardsticks and bead board.  I had 3 tables to fill so it was a bit of a puzzle to get it to fit.




I attached the pieces with a little Gorilla wood glue and piled it with books to dry...



"Perfectly Imperfect"...just the way I like it :)

One for me...and I brought the other 2 to Antiques Downtown.
One in the window.
And one in our booth.
Another project down...a "million" more to go :)

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Have a great week...
Chat soon, 

26 comments:

  1. I love these, the bases are perfect. A husband that welds, I need to get me one of those! Just kidding :).

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  2. I agree with Becky...I need a husband that welds too:) Another CUTE project!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. Fabulous! I love the way you mixed the old yardsticks with other boards. I'm with Linda and Becky...maybe your husband can teach mine how to weld:-)

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  4. Very fun table. I wish I could come to the Junkbonanza this weekend. Sounds fun and I've never been.

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  5. Wow! Industrial stuff is so hot right now, your husband could go into business welding "stuff" for people. Those tables are great!

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  6. Such a clever way to re-purpose the drawer. I love the end table. It looks great.

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  7. FOund this on Pinterest. Great use for yard sticks - I love a good yardstick project. I've got a big collection of them, too. MIght have to try something like this!

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  8. Hi Laurel - I love this project! Love the old drawer, the welded legs, the yardsticks.....it is perfect!!
    Jane

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  9. I love this, what a great project! I love to work with drawers, but this is a great new idea!

    Carol

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  10. Nice job Laurel! I love the metal base you used and the old drawer is perfect!
    Susan

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  11. I love it...turned out great!!

    Aimee@TheVintageEstate

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  12. Don't think I didn't spot the business names on those Minnesota yard sticks!

    Bliss

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  13. Wow! That is adorable! Nicely done indeed. I just love vintage rulers, what a great way to use them! tons of inspiration here, so glad I found you!!
    Julie

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  14. What a fun, fun table! I wish my Mr. had more handy in him!

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  15. Yay for yardsticks!!!! This may be one of my favorite projects ever that you've done!!!!! Love it!

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  16. So.... I just discovered your blog and I'm all ready hooked! So many pretty things I need to make now! ;)

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  17. Love your drawer tables! Could you make one with the drawer facing upright? It might make a great serving tray table :) Or add an upright drawer at the bottom, near the feet of the table, thus adding a drawer/box for magazines, small blankets etc. Love these so much. TFS!!

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  18. This is just so cute. Visiting from Knick of Time. Thanks for sharing!

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  19. Fabulous idea! Having a welding husband, now that's so handy!

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  20. Such an amazing table! I want one ... I'm sure they'll sell like immediately!

    :) Linda

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