Last year I bought quite a few old toolboxes and turned them into planters. My favorite was this ‘hello fall’ planter painted in Fusion’s Mustard.
This kind of toolbox often comes with a lift out handled tray, like this …
There are lots of fun ways to re-purpose one of these. You could fill it up with succulents or use it to hold all of your craft paint.
But I like the idea of hanging it on the wall and using it as a towel bar.
So while I had my Cricut out last week I went ahead and cut out some vinyl letters for this project and after giving the tray a good cleaning, I added the word ‘dry’.
I also drilled a second hole in the tray so that it could be hung with nails or even with screws for more stability.
It would be perfect in a kitchen …
but it would work equally well for the bathroom.
It would also be a fun addition to a potting bench, if you are lucky enough to have one of those.
You are so clever!!
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Thanks bff!
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A thought I had was that you could put tools in it and then use the towel rack as a handle to carry them around to various “jobs” that one might have to do.
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Gee, I hadn’t thought of that 😉
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Fabulous. Love the towel bar idea. I’m absolutely in the yes column. The word dry is just the right touch.
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Thanks Andrea!
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This is darling–I would love one in my kitchen, bathroom, or someday potting shed.
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Keep this idea in mind the next time you see a toolbox!
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Ditto fabulous! I might add absolutely love this!
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Thanks Victoria!
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Love it!
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Thanks Regina!
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What a gorgeous color! I would hang “s” hooks from the bar to hang utensils or gardening tools, etc. Great repurpose!
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I really liked the color too. Initially I thought about painting it, but ultimately decided I didn’t want to cover up that color. The “s” hooks are a great idea!
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I like it. But I found a towel bar made out of rolling pins on Pintrest that we are going to make and hang in our new kitchen.
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Fun!
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Great idea…after reading this, I’ll bet it’ll be hard to find one now….everyone is thinking along the same lines. Love the Cricut letters too…perfect.
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I don’t know, these tend to be a dime a dozen!
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I love it. This would be so cute in a mud room or even a little boy’s bathroom.
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It would be great in a mud room!
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A definite yes!!
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Thanks Sheri!
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Love it, Linda! A yes, yes, and yes from me! Now I just need to find one…;-)
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I will be tucking this one away for my occasional sale … unless someone wants to buy it before next fall 😉
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This is SUCH a good idea! I really love the colour too! x
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Thanks Tabi!
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Sweet!!! Love everything you touch!
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Awww shucks, thanks Kim!
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This is so sweet and such a brilliant idea! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas, you really do have an eye for repurposing! Well done friend! (Again!)
Smiles!
Terry
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You’re welcome Terry. I always think I’m lacking in the re-purposing arena. I sometimes have a hard time thinking ‘outside of the box’, but I’ve been working on that skill and I think I’m getting better are seeing the possibilities 🙂
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How clever you are! I love both of these ideas. I will be on the lookout for an old toolbox!
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Fabulous idea! Have to raid my husband’s workshop…he can never pass up a toolbox at a tag sale.
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I have a couple of toolboxes stashed away that I was going to use for planters but wasn’t sure what to do with the trays. Didn’t think to turn them on their side. Duh!
Now I have some ideas. Thanks.
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You’re welcome Rose!
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Wow, like that. I have one out in the garage I’ve been wondering to get rid of or do something. You’ve inspired me. 🙂
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I always like to hear that 🙂
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