I bought an old recipe card stand at Goodwill a few months ago. It needed a makeover, but it’s just the kind of project I like! I changed it from drab and outdated to a piece that fits in with my coastal kitchen decor. I only paid a couple of dollars for it and I had all of the supplies on hand to give it a much needed new look. It’s another example of how to take a thrift store find and give it new life by doing a simple Recipe Card Stand Makeover.
After giving a makeover to a Recipe Box to match my kitchen, I wanted a pretty and convenient way to use the cards when I’m cooking.
Don’t you love the fruit motif? I’m guessing this is something from the 70’s or 80’s because I remember seeing this design on lots of kitchen items back then. I gave it a coat of Waverly Silver Linings chalk paint, but after it dried, I wasn’t too happy with how dull it looked.
After adding a coat of Art Minds Chalk paint in white, it looked brighter.
To cover the fruit and the holes, I measured and cut a sheet of laminated burlap to size. I used white craft glue to hold it in place.
Adding some color to the stand was easy by gluing a row of sea glass colored stones along the top of the burlap.
I painted a mini metal clip using Waverly Agave Chalk paint and glued it to the burlap to hold the recipe card.
I liked how it looked, but I decided that when it’s sitting on my counter top without a recipe card, it needed a little something else.
Using the same paint as I used for the clip, I painted a small shell and glued it to the burlap.
I’m enjoying how it looks on my counter and I’m looking forward to having a handy way to use my recipe cards.
Don’t overlook those outdated thrift store finds! A little paint and some creativity can have it fitting right in with your decor! This was an easy project and I’m happy with the Recipe Card Stand Makeover.
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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.
Debbie-Dabble says
August 13, 2016 at 2:00 pmBeverly,
What a fantastic make over!! Love it!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Beverly says
August 13, 2016 at 5:42 pmThanks, Debbie! It was an easy one!
Carol says
August 13, 2016 at 2:08 pmVery cute~
Beverly says
August 13, 2016 at 5:42 pmThank you, Carol!
Winnie says
August 13, 2016 at 4:59 pmRecipe card stand??
WOWWW I sooooooooooo need it!!
And after the makeover – it’s perfect for my kitchen (and I’m serious!)
I absolutely LOVE it
Beverly says
August 13, 2016 at 5:43 pmThanks so much, Winnie! It was easy to give that old stand a makeover and a new purpose!
Laurie says
August 13, 2016 at 6:47 pmBeverly, This is awesome! Great way to keep your recipe clean while cooking! I need one of these! The burlap sheet is perfect and the sea glass stones, clip and shell add the perfect amount of color! Pinning.
Beverly says
August 13, 2016 at 8:17 pmThanks, Laurie! It is going to come in handy! Thanks so much for pinning!
tammy says
August 14, 2016 at 8:57 amWhat a great idea! I love the beach theme you used, too. Although we live in the mountains, I have a lot of beach decor because my boys love, love, love the ocean. I’m now off to search for something to use as a recipe card holder. 🙂
Beverly says
August 14, 2016 at 10:50 amThanks, Tammy! That’s great! Beach decor, no matter where, always adds a bright, cheerful look. I’d love to see your if you make one!
Leanna says
August 15, 2016 at 2:51 pmI think this is very pretty. It would make anyone want to cook. I especially love the sea green stones.
Beverly says
August 15, 2016 at 4:08 pmThank you, Leanna! I love that color, too. I’ve been incorporating it more and more around my house.
Helen at Pleasures of the NW says
August 16, 2016 at 8:27 amThat is beautiful! I think I’m going to change mine up now! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party
Beverly says
August 16, 2016 at 8:58 amThank you, Helen! I’m happy to have given you an idea. Thanks for the party each week, too!
Mother of 3 says
August 16, 2016 at 2:56 pmThat is so darling! I love it. Nice and summery too. Pinned. I’d love to see you link up with us over at: http://www.ourunschoolingjourney.com/2016/08/wonderful-wednesdays-with-omhg.html
Beverly says
August 18, 2016 at 4:25 pmThank you! I might now make it to the party this week, I’m having a few blog issues, but I’ll be by next week.Thanks for the invitation!
Jess says
August 17, 2016 at 10:57 amThis is such a neat idea! 🙂
Would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
August 18, 2016 at 4:25 pmThanks, Jess. I’ll be sure to stop by the FB group.
samantha says
August 17, 2016 at 4:33 pmHow cute! I love how it turned out. Thanks for joining the Family Joy Link Party!
Beverly says
August 18, 2016 at 4:25 pmThank you, Samantha! Thanks for the party!
Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says
August 20, 2016 at 5:41 pmWhite paint is the best makeover tool ever! This is so cute! Blessings, Ceclia
Beverly says
August 20, 2016 at 10:14 pmI agree, Cecilia! Thank you!