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Coastal Key Holder

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Chalk Painted Key Holder Across the BlvdThis was such an easy repurposing project, but it’s one that gives a whole new look to a tired looking wall plaque I found at a local thrift store. Chalk paint and a stencil gave it some coastal flair. 

Last fall, I found two wall plaques at Goodwill for $1.00 each. I wasn’t sure at the time just what I would do with them, but I knew I couldn’t pass up that price! Neither of them fit in with my decor, but I knew with a little paint, I could change that easily enough. 

thrift store plaqueI kept thinking about ways to repurpose them and decided to make one of them into a coastal key holder. I cleaned the plaque with TSP and removed the knobs. I used the same chalk paint I used for a couple of table makeovers. It’s Waverly Inspirations in Celery and very reasonably priced. 

Chalk Painted Coastal Key Holder

I used Folk Art  chalk paint in salmon coral for the knobs. 

chalk painted knobs

I’ve used this stencil on a couple of other pieces, including a rocking chair makeover. 

chalk painted stencil

I glued a piece of rope to the back for hanging. The knobs have pegs on them, but they didn’t fit back into the plaque securely, so I added just a little bit of glue to hold them in place. 

Chalk Painted Coastal Key Holder

Using my palm sander, I sanded over the stenciled painting to smooth it out and along the edges to distress the piece. I added four cup hooks along the bottom for holding keys. 

Chalk Painted Coastal Key Holder

I have this hanging in my laundry room and it’s not only a decor piece with a purpose, it brightens up the room.

Coastal Key Holder Across the Blvd

I had the chalk paint, rope and stencil on hand, so the only new cost for this project was another dollar for the cup hooks. 

Thrift Store Plaque Repurposed Into Coastal Key Holder Across the Blvd I’m still trying to decide what I’ll do with the second plaque. Don’t you love it when you find items at a thrift store that are such a bargain? Are you like me and stand in the store looking an item over and trying to visualize how you can repurpose it? I’ve had people ask me what I’m planning on doing with an item. I often tell them, I’m not sure, but I’ll think of something!

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  1. Beverly, how clever you are, amazing the talent and inspiration that you have to share. Im not sure I would have even given those plaques a second look, but with your creativity you made the key rack so cute!!!

    Thanks for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week!!
    Hope you have a great weeke, Happy Valentines!!

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    • Thanks so much, Karren! It’s fun to figure out different ways to use some of the small items I find at thrift stores. Thanks for hosting such a great party each week. Hope you have a Happy Valentine’s Day, too!

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  2. Beverly, This is such a wonderful upcycle of that old plaque ! Love how you transformed it not only into something beautiful, but useful as well. Love it! Pinned, tweeted and shared all over 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and a lovely weekend! Of course, thank you for sharing with us this week at Brag About It!

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    • Thank you, Laurie! Thanks so much for the shares, too! I hope you have a delightful Valentine’s Day. I’m always happy to share at Brag About It. Thanks for hosting!

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  3. Thanks, Millie! I’d love to see hers if she makes one! Those plaques are always in good supply at my local Goodwill. I’m still trying to decide what to do with the other one.

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  4. You are sooooooo creative!!
    This key holder is not only beautiful, but soooooo useful ! We certainly need oen urgently 🙂
    And I must say I LOVE the salmon-coral color

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    • There are so many great things to find a thrift stores that can be repurposed. It’s always fun to find something that I can redo and have it be useful. Best of luck on your move!

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  8. Hi Ladies, this is super cute!! I always love your coastal decor ideas:) Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with us at Friday Favorites! I hope you will join us again this week! Hugs- Christine at Must Love Home

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  9. What a wonderful project!!You have been Pinned, Tweeted and Posted to Facebook! Congratulations -Your post will be featured this week at the Friday Favorites Link Party. Doors open on Thursday at 7PM. I hope to see your there! Hugs – Christine at Must Love Home

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    • Thanks, Sandy! It would be a great gift, especially a housewarming gift that’s done to match the decor of the new home for someone. Thanks for hosting the party!

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    • Thanks, Joy! I was glad I decided to give the old table a new look and that it turned out the way I hoped it would. Thanks for hosting a great party each week.

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