These are the shutters that I purchased last Fall. I gave $5 each for them. I liked how they were weathered and the paint was all cracked. I had this idea in my head on how I was going to use them in my studio to hold small supplies. So this is how the looked before their transformation into their new re-purposed supply holder.
I decided to once again use the colonial red spray paint that matches the other things in my studio. Giving the shutters a couple of light coats of paint and then allowing them to dry.
After they had dried completed, I used my handy dandy electric sander and lightly sanded off part of the paint. I always try to make things look like they have been naturally worn so I pay particular attention to the edges and corners. Once I was satisfied with the way that the shutters looked, I put some hangers on the back and hung them on the wall in my studio.
After hanging the shutters on the wall. I took some jars that I have been storing supplies in and wrapped wire around the top twisting it together until it was long enough to make it into a hook. I love the way they look hanging on the shutters and there is plenty of room to add more. Now, this clears up some space out of one of my cabinets and I can actually see what I have.
Once again you have taken something this mere mortal would have thrown away and made it into something beautiful. I love how you shine God's love through all that you do. You are amazing!
Posted by: Megan | March 08, 2010 at 05:07 PM
What a great idea - it looks awesome and makes it easy to find your supplies!
Posted by: Donna | March 08, 2010 at 06:45 PM
I found you through Between Naps on the Porch. love using old shutters to decorate with, I have seen them used as card holders, but never with the jars as you have done. Very clever. I have three from my childhood home painted in beachy colors hnaging in my laundry room. I see you use Typepad, me too. Did you design your site or know how to create the sidebars in the background? I would love to make my format wide like yours, I am playing around with it on a test blog, but haven't gotten it right yet. I will have to ask the help desk.
Posted by: Diane @ InMyOwnStyle | March 08, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Wow--I love this. i have used old shutters for lots of things, but never like this!
Posted by: Becky | March 08, 2010 at 10:02 PM
You go girl. I just might steal this great idea for my spot. They look great. Awesome storage and decorative too. Can't wait to see what you are doing next.
Posted by: Lori | March 08, 2010 at 10:54 PM
Love it. The shutters-turned-storage are already a fab idea, but the simplicity of the jam jars as hanging storage for odds and ends is even better. Great idea!
Posted by: Sonja | March 09, 2010 at 11:35 AM
I just found you through A Soft Place to Land. Love the shutters and your entire studio. You do beautiful window treatments. Do you do slipcovers? Come visit my blog if you can.
Posted by: Angie | March 09, 2010 at 07:31 PM
This is an awesome idea! Would be great for hanging my skeins of yarn. Wonder where I can get some shutters.
Posted by: Frantic Holly | March 10, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Love it!
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Posted by: denise | March 11, 2010 at 10:49 AM
These. are. fantastic. Seriously, so fabulous! I think my craft room needs some- stat! :)
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Posted by: kirstin | March 13, 2010 at 04:03 PM
Thanks for stopping by and telling me about this project. What a fantastic shutter. I have been saving these sorts of jars too. I really like your blog. I will definitely stay awhile with a cup of tea!
Posted by: KJ | April 19, 2010 at 09:59 PM