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Storage Unit Up-cycle No more Red Plastic  - Κοκκινη Αποθήκευτικη Μονάδα

August 6, 2018 by boondocks 102 Comments

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I have kept old furniture from a lifetime ago, always trying to re-use it over the  years.  I had this particular piece for over  22 years.  It was a storage unit for my kids’ toys and such.  But after so many years I had grown tired of the look.

Έχω φυλάξει παλιά έπιπλα, προσπαθώντας πάντα να τα επαναχρησιμοποιήσω όλα αυτά τα χρόνια. Είχα αυτό το συγκεκριμένο κομμάτι για πάνω από 22 χρόνια. Ήταν μια μονάδα αποθήκευσης για τα παιχνίδια των παιδιών μου. Αλλά μετά από τόσα χρόνια είχα βαρεθεί την εμφάνιση.
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Storage unit updated using twine
As you can see, it would have been perfect for a kids room, but I have teens.  Anyway it was time for a change.  I wanted to put it under a desk  I have and use it for storing boxes and things, but it had to be nice enough to match the black and wood decor of the room.  I also wanted to remove the top shelf so that if I needed to store bulky items there would be room for that on top.

Όπως μπορείτε να δείτε, θα ήταν ιδανικό για ένα παιδικό δωμάτιο, αλλά έχω έφηβες. Τέλος πάντων ήρθε η ώρα για μια αλλαγή. Ήθελα να το βάλω κάτω από ένα γραφείο που έχω και να το χρησιμοποιήσω για την αποθήκευση κουτιά και πράγματα, αλλά θα έπρεπε να είναι αρκετά καλό για να ταιριάζει με την μαύρο και ξύλινη διακόσμηση του δωματίου. Ήθελα, επίσης, να αφαιρέσω το πάνω ράφι, έτσι ώστε αν χρειάζεται να αποθηκεύτουν τα ογκώδη αντικείμενα από πάνω.
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Storage unit updated using twine www.theboondocksblog.com
detail of red plastic storage unit, upcycled using twine
Here is what I did.  I found a few pieces of wood, and had the hubby cut them to size.  Then he drilled them into the back of the storage unit. They would provide much needed structure to the piece. 

Βρήκα μερικά κομμάτια ξύλου, και είχε το σύζυγος να τα κόψει στο σωστό μέγεθος. Τότε τα βίδωσε στο πίσω μέρος της μονάδας. Θα παρέχουν την αναγκαία δομή για το κομμάτι.
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adding wood to the back of the storage unit for support
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detail of added wood to the storage unit for support
I then removed the top shelf.  Here is what it looked like so far.

Στη συνέχεια αφαιρέθηκε το πάνω ράφι. Έτσι  έμοιαζε μέχρι στιγμής.
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removal of the top shelf of storage unit
I then proceeded to paint the wood a black color, to coordinate with my desired scheme. 

Στη συνέχεια ζωγράφισα το ξύλο μαύρο χρώμα, για να ταιριάζει με το επιθυμητό σχήμα μου.
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painting the wood black Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
painting the wood black, Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
At this point I knew I would have to do something about that red plastic.  I have been wrapping everything up with twine lately and I figured let’s give this a try.  It may be crazy but it just might work.  So slowly, very slowly I began to wrap the shelves up in twine.

Σε αυτό το σημείο ήξερα ότι θα πρέπει να κάνω κάτι με αυτό το κόκκινο πλαστικό. Έχω τυλίξει τα πάντα με σπάγκο τον τελευταίο καιρό και σκέφτηκα ας το δοκιμάσω. Μπορεί να είναι τρελό, αλλά αυτό ακριβώς θα μπορούσε να λειτουργήσει. Έτσι, σιγά-σιγά, και πολύ αργά άρχισα να τυλίγω τα ράφια με σπάγγο.
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Storage unit updated using twine Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
Needless to say, it was a long and tedious project.  And it took me a while to find some sort of system on how to do it so that it would look uniform. 

Περιττό να πω, ήταν ένα χρονοβόρο και κουραστικό έργο. Και μου πήρε αρκετό χρόνο για να βρω κάποιο σύστημα ώστε να φαίνεται ομοιόμορφο.
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 twine details Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
twine details, Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
This went on for quite a while, until I ran out of twine… A trip to the store, and back to work….

Αυτό συνεχίστηκε για αρκετό διάστημα, μέχρι που έμεινα από σπάγκο … Μια βόλτα στο κατάστημα, και πίσω στη δουλειά ….
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 More twine, Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com

​I figured I would take many pictures of this, because it was not going to happen again any time soon!!

Σκέφτηκα να τραβήξω  πολλές φωτογραφίες, γιατί δεν επρόκειτο να συμβεί και πάλι σύντομα !!
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twine wrapped around the plastic shelves of storage unit, Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
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And then one day …. I finally finished!!

Και μια μέρα …. τελείωσε!!
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Storage unit updated using twine Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
Initially I styled it like this, but it was too bland. 

Αρχικά το διακόσμησα έτσι, αλλά ήταν πολύ βαρετό.
attempt at styling the storage unit Storage Unit Upcycle www.theboondocksblog.com
But then I came up with this idea.  I had previously covered all the boxes in this lovely black/white fabric.

Αλλά τότε κατέληξα σε αυτή την ιδέα. Είχα προηγουμένως καλύψει όλα τα κουτιά σε αυτό το υπέροχο μαύρο / άσπρο ύφασμα.
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‘m sure that by the end of this post you will not remember the horrible red plastic.  I think it looks much more rustic and chic at the same time. Now it will not be an embarrassment if I choose to put it in the living room.   What do you think?  Was it worth all that work?  I think so!!  Let me know your opinion.

 Είμαι σίγουρη ότι μέχρι το τέλος αυτού του post δεν θα θυμάστε το φρικτό κόκκινο πλαστικό. Νομίζω ότι φαίνεται πολύ πιο ρουστίκ και κομψό ταυτόχρονα. Τώρα δεν θα είναι μια ντροπή αν επιλέξω να το βάλω στο σαλόνι. Τι πιστεύετε? Άξιζε όλη αυτή η εργασία; Εγώ νομίζω πώς ναι!!
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Αν σας αρέσει αυτό που βλέπετε, να το μοιραστείτε με τους φίλους σας, ή να το αποθηκεύσετε στο Pinterest. Επισεις μπορείτε  να εγγραφείτε στο blog μου και να λαμβάνετε τις περιπέτειες  μου δύο φορές την εβδομάδα στο e-mail σας.
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Μ ‘αρέσει όταν παίρνω τα σχόλιά σας και θα απαντήσω σε καθένα από αυτά.

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  1. DebbieE

    October 12, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    An excellent result. Using twine is time consuming. And, much twine is needed, too. But, look at the final shelf. It is a beautiful texture.

    Reply
    • Mary

      October 12, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      Yes Debbie and it looks like a new piece entirely. I really hated the red and wanted to tone it down.

      Reply
  2. Jess

    October 26, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    This turned out really neat! 🙂
    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    • Mary

      October 27, 2015 at 5:49 am

      Thank you for stopping by Jess. Your visits are always appreciated!

      Reply
  3. Suzie

    October 26, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    What a fabulous idea. I love that you used the string to make the shelf look amazing! great job!

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    • Mary

      October 27, 2015 at 5:51 am

      Thanks Suzie, it took forever to make because I didn’t want to burn out on twine wrapping but it was so worth it. Thanks for your sweet comment.

      Reply
  4. Celeste @ Decor by the Seashore

    October 28, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    What a cute and creative way to give new life to an old piece of furniture! I love the twine!

    Reply
    • Mary

      October 29, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Celest this thing took me two months because I did it a little at a time. It was a lot of work, but well worth it in the end to get rid of that red plastic which I hated. Thanks for the visit.

      Reply
  5. Debbie

    October 29, 2015 at 5:18 am

    Another interesting project for our #tiptuesday.
    Thanks a lot for sharing it, Mary!

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    • Mary

      October 29, 2015 at 11:11 am

      Always happy to visit you Debbie.

      Reply
  6. Life Loving

    October 29, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    What a great project. You’ve taken something, shall I say, not that pretty and made it into something really quite nice looking. Well worth your hard work.
    Thanks for linking up to #LifeLovingLinkie I’m sure other will love having a look at the before and after photos.
    Sally @ Life Loving

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    • Mary

      October 30, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Sally thanks so much for your truthful words. It was a mess before and one that I had for many years. It was time to bring it into the 21st century!

      Reply
  7. Maria @ Pastels & Macarons

    October 30, 2015 at 3:01 am

    Great project! Turned out really nice. Love turning old into new and useable items 🙂

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    • Mary

      October 30, 2015 at 6:37 pm

      Maria nothing makes me happier than to restore something old and useless. So much more satisfying than spending money at the mall. We speak the same language.

      Reply
  8. [email protected]

    October 30, 2015 at 3:02 am

    Mary, what you do with that twine of yours! Great stuff! I love the idea, it looks awesome like this. And the different black and white boxes just complete the look! Great re~use and I’m amazed that you kept the piece for such a long time!!!

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    • Mary

      October 30, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Katrin it is always fun when you visit. Yes, I kept it because with 4 kids I needed all the storage I could get. Anyway it was solid just ugly.Now it’s so much better.

      Reply
  9. All that's Jas

    October 30, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    Great job as always! I admire how you come up with ideas 🙂 Thank you for sharing with Thursday Favorite Things! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Mary

      October 30, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Jas, I am always happy to have you visit. Thanks for yourkind words.

      Reply
  10. Anne

    October 30, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Hi Mary,
    This creation is great! I just love it. You actually gave me ideas for my next storage.
    Anne.

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    • Mary

      October 30, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Anne, I love it when I can inspire someone. I’ll be looking for twine on your blog.

      Reply
  11. Amanda

    October 31, 2015 at 8:36 am

    Mary! Yes Please! I want you as my teenage mom. This project is so simple yet has a great transformation. Thanks so much for some much needed DIY Inspiration. I’m so glad you joined us over at #LFEO yesterday! I hope you have a great weekend and a Happy Halloween!

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    • Mary

      October 31, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      Amanda thanks for your sweet words. I am always happy to dispense inspiration and recieve also. You have a great Halloween too.

      Reply
  12. Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction

    October 31, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    Mary, you really transformed this unit & I really like how you used the twine! Thanks so much for sharing @Vintage Charm! Blessings, Cecilia

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    • Mary

      November 1, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks so much Cecilia. I love this piece so much after all I spend so much time on it, we have become inseparable.

      Reply
  13. Nikki Frank-Hamilton

    October 31, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Mary, you amaze me! A few pieces of wood and twine, well a lot of twine! LOL And this is a beautiful rustic piece to add to your decor! And added storage? Priceless! I love the look of the twine and although it took quite a bit of time, you did it beautifully!!!

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    • Mary

      November 1, 2015 at 2:41 pm

      Nikki, back then I was young and ambitious 😉 A babe in the blogger woods. Now I know better than to work for so long on a project. Now, I could easily make it 3 or 4 posts… you know, wrapping, and wrapping and … well, you get the idea lol!

      Reply
  14. Uwe

    November 1, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Its a great transformation !
    many greetings
    Uwe

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    • Mary

      November 1, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      Thanks Uwe, And I still have lots more twine left over.

      Reply
  15. Kate

    November 1, 2015 at 11:15 am

    This came out awesome!
    Kate | The Organized Dream

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    • Mary

      November 1, 2015 at 2:43 pm

      If nothing else Kate, it has to be original. I don’t think anyone else would spend so much time wrapping twine. Thanks for dropping by.

      Reply
  16. Kim (thekimsixfix)

    November 2, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Wow.. That is amazaing! It is barely recognizable! Thanks for sharing on You’re Gonna Love It!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 3, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      Kim it better be unrecognizable after all that wrapping. Thanks for droppping by.

      Reply
  17. Holly {McCall Manor}

    November 4, 2015 at 8:19 am

    You do a great job of turning something people would over look into something pretty and useful! Thanks for sharing at Your Inspired Design.

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    • Mary

      November 5, 2015 at 11:42 am

      Holly thanks for such a lovely compliment. I always try to salvage something before giving up on it. I see it as a challenge. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  18. Christine

    November 4, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Wow! Talk about patience! Looks great! Thanks for linking up at Your Inspired Design Link Party!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 5, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Christine, that’s exactly what it took. But well worth it in the end. I figured it can’t get any worst.

      Reply
  19. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey

    November 4, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    You certainly did a great job transforming it. As I went through the photos, I began to think, Yikes, that’s a lot of twine. And then you ran out. It’s very creative and wonderfully useful. I saw your link at Friday’s Furniture Fix.

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    • Mary

      November 5, 2015 at 11:45 am

      That’s exactly what happened. I ran out of twine, but not out of patience. It turned out to be very useful and looks much better than before.

      Reply
  20. Mary Gilbert

    November 6, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing with us at #JoyHopeLive!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 8, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Mary thanks so much for visiting.

      Reply
  21. Mimi

    November 8, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Totally worth it Mary! Your ingenuity astounds me! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou last week. Mimi xxx

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    • Mary

      November 10, 2015 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks sweet Mimi. It is proudly sitting in my dining room full to the top with papers and boxes.

      Reply
  22. Eleana A

    April 1, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Μαίρη μου μπράβο για τη μεταμόρφωση και χαράς το κουράγιο σου με το σπάγκο!! Είναι πολύ ωραίο να χρησιμοποιούμε τα παλιά έπιπλα!! Εσύ το κατάφερες μία χαρά! Καλό Σαββατοκύριακο!

    Reply
    • Mary

      April 1, 2016 at 6:16 pm

      Ευχαριστω Ελεανα μου. Ήταν πριν καιρό αλλά ακόμα αντέχει!

      Reply
  23. Pili

    April 2, 2016 at 5:50 am

    That’s a great furniture flip, Mary! Wrapping the shelves in twine was a smart idea, and it looks lovely… life is better with twine!

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    • Mary

      April 3, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Yes it is Pili. I love adding twine to just about everything.

      Reply
  24. Regina L. L. Wells

    April 3, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    It was totally worth it, Mary! It is beautiful! I never ever would have known what it was or looked like in its previous life. This was a very creative upcycle. #OverTheMoon

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    • Mary

      April 5, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks Regina. It was one of my first projects. Little did I know what I was getting into when I started this one! I w on’t be repeating this any time soon. But I have developed a habit of wrapping different objects.

      Reply
  25. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    April 5, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Your shelf turned out great Mary. Love the twine on it, bet that did take a long time. But it was worth it because it turned out really nice. It always fun to reuse something and give it a new use or look.

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    • Mary

      April 5, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Linda it took way too long, but that was by choice as I didn’t want to wear myself out by doing it qickly. However I have really come to appreciate the beauty of twine and all the ways to use it.

      Reply
  26. KIM

    April 5, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    What a great idea & makeover~ Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Sharing on G+! Have a great week!
    Kim

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    • Mary

      April 5, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Thank you Kim. It better last forever because I won’t be doing it again any time soon!

      Reply
  27. Laurie

    April 5, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Mary, Great makeover for that old storage unit! You can’t even tell it is the same piece! Love the twine on the shelves. I can imagine that took some time! Thanks for sharing with us at Brag About It!
    ~Laurie

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    • Mary

      April 7, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Laurie. That thing is over 20 years old but it still had life in it, it just needed some new clothes.

      Reply
  28. Lynn Spencer

    April 6, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Holy cow Mary…that’s fantastic! Your patience surely paid off because it looks flat out perfect and I know you are loving your new storage solution. I love how you repurposed that old shelf and made it fit the decor in your office.
    Well done!
    Hugs, LYnn

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    • Mary

      April 7, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      Lynn, it was still sturdy it just needed a new look. And I really liked the twine look. Thank you.

      Reply
  29. Rebecca

    April 7, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Wow, that’s a wonderful transformation. It must have taken forever to wrap all of that twine, but it was definitely worth it. You turned a kids’ wired storage into a piece of furniture. It’s beautiful!

    Reply
    • Mary

      April 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Rebecca it took about a month, because it was tedious work. But it looks so much better now and it is surprisingly strong. Thanks for your sweet compliment

      Reply
  30. audra @ renewed projects

    April 7, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    All the hard work paid off! The twine wrapped shelves turned out lovely. I admire all the hard work and time you put into this project.

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    • Mary

      April 9, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      And the best part Audra is that it is so sturdy. I don’t think I could take it apart now even if I tried!

      Reply
  31. jemma

    April 8, 2016 at 8:43 am

    This is so cool! I would have never have thought of doing this!
    It looks great and is so functional too.
    Thank you for sharing this amazing DIY with us at Thoughts Of Home On Thursday!
    Jemma

    Reply
    • Mary

      April 14, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Thank you Jemma. It took a while but it was worth it.

      Reply
  32. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled.com

    April 8, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Great upcycle! Would’ve never thought of adding twine to make a whole new piece of furniture. Great vision! Visiting from Morning Cup of Joe party.

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    • Mary

      April 14, 2016 at 9:27 am

      Thank you Victoria. It was definitly a strange thing to do. Glad I did it when I had the time.. because now I’m in SM all day…lol

      Reply
  33. Celeste | The Whole Serving

    April 9, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    It’s always nice when we can repurpose an item. I also like the repurpose of the dish rack, so neat.

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    • Mary

      April 14, 2016 at 9:29 am

      Celeste I have nicknamesd myself “the twine Lady” lol. I love working with twine, it adds a special touch instantly.

      Reply
  34. Lacie Ring

    April 10, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Great idea for cute storage! I’ve been in the mist of a craft room cleanup so I feel your pain! Thank you for linking up at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • Mary

      April 14, 2016 at 9:30 am

      This room clean up idea is never ending Lacie! Thank you for dropping by.

      Reply
  35. Sandy Sandmeyer

    April 11, 2016 at 8:06 pm

    I love your upcycle project. You certainly did have a great finished shelf. Thanks for sharing your post at the Over the Moon Link Party.

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    • Mary

      April 14, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Sandy It’s actually stood up and I am so happy for that.

      Reply
  36. Betsy

    April 12, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Wow, what a creative repurposing idea! Great idea to use the twine to cover the red platic, it was well worth all your effort. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Talk of the Town.

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    • Mary

      April 14, 2016 at 9:32 am

      Thank you Betsy for your sweet words!

      Reply
  37. Jessica

    August 17, 2016 at 9:29 am

    This looks like a completely different piece entirely! I cant believe how much more expensive it looks now, too!

    Reply
    • Mary

      August 19, 2016 at 5:21 pm

      This was one of my earliest attempts. I spent so much time on this and the truth is it has held up remarkably well.

      Reply
  38. Keri

    January 25, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Mary, you’re a genius! This was such a smart way to upcycle this piece! I like your use of the twine to cover the shelves. Your covered containers are also very pretty with their color coordination.

    Reply
    • Mary

      January 25, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      It took me quite a while to do this but I wanted a unique piece that would hide the red plastic. It was so worth it in the end.

      Reply
  39. Florence

    January 26, 2017 at 11:41 pm

    Hey, I like it! Love the addition of the twine, but I can imagine how tedious that was. It does look very chic now! The twine will keep objects from dipping & falling through cracks.

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    • Mary

      January 27, 2017 at 8:58 am

      Florence it was time consuming but I had a vision and I just had to follow thru with it. I’m so glad I did. It is still standing and looking great!

      Reply
  40. Michelle

    January 27, 2017 at 12:24 am

    It’s completely unrecognizable Mary. Wow what a transformation and a labour of entwined love.

    Reply
    • Mary

      January 27, 2017 at 8:59 am

      Haha! Michelle you have such a way with words. That is exactly what it was “a labour of entwined love.”

      Reply
  41. Trudy

    April 9, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    Great repurpose. The twine was worth the time!

    Reply
    • Mary

      April 15, 2017 at 4:47 am

      So worth it Trudy. It was an economical solution even if it took a while.

      Reply
  42. Ginny

    April 9, 2017 at 3:30 pm

    I love the way you have wrapped the shelves in twine. Very clever.

    Reply
    • Mary

      April 15, 2017 at 4:52 am

      I was going for that warm, rustic look .

      Reply
  43. vicky Myers

    April 10, 2017 at 2:02 am

    A total transformation – I love the use of twine. In my mind I thought you were going to spray the metal but the twine takes the project to a whole new level. Visiting from #handmademonday

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    • Mary

      April 15, 2017 at 4:49 am

      Vicky it was metal coated with plastic. I wanted a warmer look than just paint and this was the way to go.

      Reply
  44. Michele

    April 10, 2017 at 8:36 am

    That is quite an improvement! I like twine too, it is so useful for so many things, especially in the garden.

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    • Mary

      April 15, 2017 at 4:52 am

      You can see how I am so rebellious I use it for weird things like this, because I like to torture myself. Haha!

      Reply
  45. Julie

    April 14, 2017 at 7:23 am

    You’d never realise it was the same piece, it’s a total transformation.
    I love how you too all the twine wrapping photos as it won’t be happening again. Is it like childbirth, when you say never again straight away but then after some time has passed you might reconsider and go for it again!?

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    • Mary

      April 15, 2017 at 4:56 am

      Julie you are right! Time has passed and I’ve done a few twine projects but certainly not to the extent of this one. This one is for the books. Of course twine is still my favorite way to dress anything up. (I even have a category just for twine.)

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  46. Jelica

    August 6, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Oh, I love this shelf so much Mary! The twine-wrapped detail is so beautiful. You’ve given me some great ideas to try at home.

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  47. Mandy

    August 7, 2018 at 9:28 am

    What a creative use for the storage rack! I love the look of the twine! You completely changed the appearance of the storage rack. I’m sure it will look lovely wherever you put it! And the decorative boxes make it that much better!

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  48. MAria

    August 8, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Wow thats a great job! Never would have thought of that!

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  49. Carol

    August 8, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Great transformation, Mary! A great way to repurpose!

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  50. Kristen Kirk

    August 10, 2018 at 10:46 am

    What a great upcycle! I love what you did with the twine wrap.

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  51. Debrashoppeno5

    August 10, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    I know it took a lot of time to create this but it did turn out so great. Like you I am a sucker for anything with twine.

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    • Mary

      August 15, 2018 at 12:04 am

      Twine is so special to me. The feel and the texture and those colors!

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  52. Amy

    August 10, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    Oh my gosh, Mary. What a great use for the twine! I would have never guessed it was the same piece! Definitely something worthy of display now. 🙂

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  53. Gail

    August 11, 2018 at 11:59 am

    The twine added a very nice touch.

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  54. Jenny

    August 13, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    What a great upcycle to use twine and to add the wood. I love reusing things. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday

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  55. Debbie

    August 14, 2018 at 11:22 pm

    Hi Mary, you’d never know it was the same piece! It was well worth the trouble to transform it… I did just have a funny thought… Did you move back to the US because you were all upcycled here? A bit like starting with a new canvas?… When we moved here we had some bits bought over and one was an old draw/ shelf unit I had as a child. My husband tunred it into separate drawers and a book shelp for what was going to be the childrens room. The shelves are still going strong over 40 years later, but the drawers sort of past the point of no return.
    xx

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    • Mary

      August 15, 2018 at 12:03 am

      You are so funny Debbie. I think that we could have upcycled forever. There was a great big metal gate that we had and I wanted to turn it into a foyer ornament and a table attached to it. I still wish I could have done it but no time. You see how even your husband has the right idea!

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