I recently found some great trash to treasure ideas from Country Living. This vintage metal tole tray was outfitted with a sawtooth hanger and now acts as a magnetic mini-message center. |
![tole tray message board via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tole-tray-message-board-via-country-living.jpg) |
![tennis racket mirrors via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/tennis-racket-mirrors-via-country-living.jpg) |
How clever! Custom-cut mirrors were glued into old tennis rackets to add character to this wall. |
Cut up an older sweater to create a cozy for a hanging pendant. A little hot glue goes a long way. |
![sweater pendant shade cozy via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/sweater-pendant-shade-cozy-via-country-living.jpg) |
![spoon mirror via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/spoon-mirror-via-country-living.jpg) |
This piece of modern art was created from about 100 plastic spoons hot-glued to a frameless mirror. |
Use your collections to create artistic displays of the things you love. Vintage yardsticks were used to spice up this simple side table. |
![yardstick table via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/yardstick-table-via-country-living.jpg) |
![diy clock with cookie tin via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/diy-clock-with-cookie-tin-via-country-living.jpg) |
An $8 clock kit from Michaels can elevate a simple cookie tin lid like this one. |
An old oar becomes a quirky curtain rod and adds interest to this stair landing. |
![oar-curtain-rod via country living](https://thedecorologist.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/oar-curtain-rod-via-country-living.jpg) |
Hope these ideas inspire you to create your own treasures!
Photo Credits: Country Living
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Oooh cool! I have one of those tin plates, that I just couldn’t bear to get rid of. I now have a great idea for repurposing it.
Awesome article.