Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A little repurposed red treasure

Today I am joining Sue @Its A Very Cherry School World (Please click here to visit or on my sidebar) for Wednesday is Rednesday and showing off a little repurposed treasure, a Red repurposed treasure. For those who have visited my blog before, you know I love all things vintage and I enjoy giving things a new purpose.

I recently found this metal stand at a lawnsale for $2.00. It was painted black and pretty dinged-up. The black paint hid the details of roses. Yes as you will recall from last week, my love of roses ....... (Oh my luv is like a red red rose......remember to say it with a Scottish accent!) Anyway I thought it only fitting to paint it red, to jazz it up a bit.

Next I added an old metal strainer and a vintage New England Flaky Crust Table Talk Pie $.10 cents deposit Pie Plate. I have 2 at home that are in constant use.

I put apples in the strainer, but you could have it hold your kitchen utensils, other fruits or vegetables or even a plant. The pie plate could also hold a plant or a trio of wine bottles or candles. Actually for the photo and it being Wednesday is Rednesday, I had wanted to stack a pyramid of Campbell Soup cans, tomato of course, but didn't have any. I thought this could work in a kitchen, a bathroom or perhaps out on the patio filled with plants.

I already had the strainer and pie plate. The oil red paint was a quart of $4.00 oops paint purchased at the local hardware store. This is the third thing I have painted so I am definitely getting my money's worth.

Please be sure to say hello to Sue and check out all the fun of the party.

Also I wanted to thank everyone that left comments for "How do you let go of a treasure". I received some great advice. Thank you.

Got it at Goodwill
Sherrie


16 comments:

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Love this red contraption. I could see it being used in lots of areas! Happy Rednesday!

Ann said...

What a cute idea, Sherrie! The color you chose is perfect, too!!
Hope your having a great week~
Fondly,
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel

SueLovesCherries said...

That is a great piece to play with - lots of versatility!

Sally Annie Magundy said...

What a fun redo!

Happy Rednesday,
Sally

Diann said...

What a fun red! I think the red does bring out all the details! Great find and thrift!

craftyles said...

Cute and clever redo-love the red! You are very talented at using things that you find-good job!

★Carol★ said...

What a fun and unique piece you've created Sherrie! I love this, and I bet you're going to do something fabulous with it for Christmas too. Pinecones maybe. Or some ornaments? It's a great piece, and the possibilities are endless!
Happy REDnesday!
Carol

Lily said...

You have inspired me! I am going to follow your blog to keep up with your great ideas!
~Lily
www.neverfadingwood.blogspot.com

Gallery of the Mountains said...

Great idea - I have my own Table Talk tins! Might look for one of these.

Linsday

LV said...

How creative you are. I would never thought of using these things like this. Great idea and just the right shade of red.

Anonymous said...

What a great idea--a very creative way to reuse the stand!

NanE said...

What a great little RED stand! Wonder what it's original use was? Thanks for sharing, Nan

Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said...

What a great REdnesday entry...and I love that stand! I do! I LOVE IT!
Mona

Jennifer Taylor said...

I think it looks great as red.

Anonymous said...

Of course I love this! It's red! What a cute thing you made out of this... what is it? Do you think it was a planter? Wow, it has lots of possiblities - I'm so glad you painted it red!
Hugs, Patti

Ordinary Hiker said...

Hi! Just bounced and shared via Coastal Charm Blog, and started checking out your blog (thanks for stopping by mine)!

I love your repurposed treasure! It's a very cute idea, and I'm very inspired!