This 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.
I 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.
I used Folk Art chalk paint in salmon coral for the knobs.
I’ve used this stencil on a couple of other pieces, including a rocking chair makeover.
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.
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.
I have this hanging in my laundry room and it’s not only a decor piece with a purpose, it brightens up the room.
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.
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!
Beverly shares easy, inexpensive craft tutorials, diy projects for the home, coastal decor projects, & thrift store find makeover projects all designed to help you create a beautiful home on a budget.
Karren Haller says
February 10, 2016 at 2:57 pmBeverly, 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!!
Beverly says
February 11, 2016 at 8:12 amThanks 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!
Laurie says
February 11, 2016 at 5:41 pmBeverly, 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!
Beverly says
February 11, 2016 at 11:19 pmThank 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!
Beverly says
February 11, 2016 at 11:18 pmThanks, 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.
Winnie says
February 13, 2016 at 4:18 pmYou 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
Beverly says
February 13, 2016 at 6:22 pmThank you, Winnie. I’ve been needing a large one for a while. I love that color, too.
Kathleen says
February 16, 2016 at 4:04 amI am not sure why but I love key holders and especially I love anything with a coastal theme. A job well done.
Beverly says
February 16, 2016 at 9:19 amI have lots of coastal decor throughout my home. It’s definitely a favorite! Thank you, Kathleen.
Lisa @ A Bride On A Budget says
February 16, 2016 at 2:47 pmThis is a great idea. We’re moving into a new home soon and will need something exactly like this!
Beverly says
February 17, 2016 at 9:20 amThere 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!
Charlene Asay says
February 16, 2016 at 5:26 pmSuper cute. I love that you could put any sort of design with this as well. Thanks for joining us at Family Joy Blog Link Up this week. We enjoy your blog!
Beverly says
February 17, 2016 at 9:21 amThank you, Charlene! Thanks for hosting the party.
Christine at Must Love Home says
February 17, 2016 at 5:43 pmHi 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
Beverly says
February 18, 2016 at 8:00 amThank you, Christine. Thanks for hosting a great party each week!
Christine at Must Love Home says
February 17, 2016 at 6:57 pmWhat 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
Beverly says
February 18, 2016 at 8:02 amThanks so much! We are excited to be featured at Friday Favorites! See you there this evening!
Frugal Hausfrau says
February 19, 2016 at 3:23 amGreat idea! I love this kind of repurposing! Thanks for sharing this with us on Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Beverly says
February 20, 2016 at 10:47 amThank you, Mollie. I’m happy to share at Throwback Thursday. Thanks for hosting!
Sandy Sandmeyer says
February 19, 2016 at 10:45 pmI love this craft. It would make a great gift as well. Thank you for sharing your post at the Over the Moon Link Party. See you at OTM #11!
Beverly says
February 20, 2016 at 10:48 amThanks, 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!
Jenny says
February 20, 2016 at 5:55 pmLove this craft!! This would be perfect for my house I have coastal decor throughout my house!
Beverly says
February 20, 2016 at 6:20 pmThank you, Jenny. I love incorporating coastal decor in lots of places in my home, too.
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
February 20, 2016 at 7:00 pmWhat a great transformation, I love the coastal theme! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
Beverly says
February 21, 2016 at 10:06 amThanks, 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.
Sherry says
February 21, 2016 at 7:43 pmWhat a great project! I love the chalk paint design.
Beverly says
February 22, 2016 at 8:40 amThanks, Sherry. I love that design, too.