After what seems like forever, but has really only been a few months,
our kitchen remodel is nearing completion. We still have the baseboards and
molding to put on, some work to do on the ceiling where we removed cabinets,
finish the lighting above the sink and table. Actually, I still need a table also,
so I’m figuring out what I want and finding the stuff and my husband will make it.
No sooner does my husband finish one small section, and I jump in to start decorating.
Last night he moved his grandmother’s antique stove back in the kitchen,
and he scolded me saying, “You could at least let me get out of the way
before you start stacking junk on it.” Yes…he got slapped for that comment.
While I’ve been ever-so-(not) patiently waiting for him to finish up parts of the room,
I’ve been working on smaller projects of my own, including this enamelware bucket
that will hold my cooking utensils.
A few weeks ago I showed you a lovely, old grain sack I picked up for a few dollars
at a thrift store that was closing.
at a thrift store that was closing.
Although heavily soiled, what charmed me most about it was the name – M. Amen.
It also had several patches that had been sewn on, which give it that much more character.
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I used most of the front and back of the sack on another project, but was still left with that wonderful name and some smaller pieces of scraps. I pondered a few ideas to use the scraps, then recalled I had 2 of these enamelware pots. Both of them had stains around the sides that made them unattractive, so I decided to wrap my salvaged pieces of the grain sack around it and use a longer strip from the sack to make a “handle”.
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With the remainder of the scraps, I created another apothecary bottle garland
that is now listed in my shop. I used really narrow scraps to attach the bottles to the
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thicker scrap that forms the garland.
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When it comes to antique grain sacks,
I don’t think you should let a single scrap go to waste.
Can I get an “Amen” on that?!
Have a great weekend!
Angie
Love the ideas. Those bottles on the strips are gorgeous. I have an old post sack made of very thick canvas. I’m using it as a laundry basket right now, but one day it will evolve into something else…
zefi
I love the repurposed grain sacks into enamelware “cozies”. The vase idea on the strap was resourceful too. Love the M Amen.
Just love that old grain sack and what You´ve done with it.Amen for that M.Amen 🙂
Always so lovely to visit You blogg and see what You have accomplished. You give me so much inspiration and ideas. Thank You for that my friend.
Have a lovely weekend.
Huggs Erica
Ha ha! I have an image of you right on your hubby’s heels with all your “stuff” ready to prop. I get it because that’s exactly how I operate. I love the way you’ve utilized every inch of that old grain sack. It’s what our resourceful ancestors would have done. Just like old worn work socks turned into sock monkeys. :@
I love the old grain sack. I like what you did with it.
Cynthia
Awesome idea! I Love this!
Have a wonderful weekend!
sandraallen260@centurytel.nte
what a great idea, Angie, can’t wait to see your new kitchen, too. And I’ll say “Amen” to that!!
I love this Angie, such a good idea! I am now following you on linky and GFC. I would love for you to visit, follow back and maybe even link up on my Monday linky party.
http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
Thanks
Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com
I am like you…reuse, repurpose and don’t throw away ANY scraps. Such great project(s). Very creative!
I’m in love with your little garland. I have been cleaning up the garage and my best find so far is stacks of canvas remnants – my husband stretches his own canvases for his art. After seeing your fun creations, I want to make some sacks and pillows and then stencils letters, numbers, or words on them. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love what you’ve done with the grain sack. All those different projects look so great!
Girl, it just never stops! You amaze me every single week. Wanted to let you know that one of those lovely rusty bedsprings I bought from you made it into my better homes and gardens shoot! And I will be ordering more if you’ve got ’em!Thanks so much for linking up to Get Schooled Saturday!
xxx
Kim
OH, that is so cute and a great idea to spruce up any utensil holder.
Gorgeous! I love the colour and texture! 🙂
great idea.
Have not been by for awhile. Store so busy leaves little time for blogging now.
I know I can always come her for inspiration.
blessings
barb
good idea! I too have a couple of dilapidated enamelware buckets. So it is really nice idea to wrap them with sack. thanks Angie!
– Herman Swan
You certainly do get an “amen!” Looks fantastic!
Amen, Angie! Love your creativity with that grain sack, girl! I never in a million years would’ave thought of doing that! 🙂
xoxo laurie
so cute!
I love that you found a way to use every last scrap!