Friday, May 8, 2009

Magazine Rack Refab

I have been looking for a magazine rack to hold all the free (Yes...I SAID FREEE!!! ) magazines I get...Family Fun, Better Homes & Gardens, Parenting, Martha Stewart Living, Ready Made and now thanks to Lindsay --House Beautiful!

I haven't seen any magazine racks at yard sales or Craigslist that were in my price range.

Last week there was an add for a magazine holder at Value City for $6.99. I thought it was cute so I went and got it.


And then I find this...

isn't that how it always happens?!?!


and I could resist it with a price tag that said this...

I bargained and got it for $.10. TOTALLY KIDDING PEOPLE!!! I am cheap but not that bad...hee hee!

I saw that he had potential. Yes... I decided my magazine rack would be male this time.

Guess what I got out???? Yep, you guessed it...American Accent's Canyon Black Spray Paint! I had some in my garage from a different project.

Side note: Mattress Firm was selling body pillows a while back for $2. I snagged three of them. However they were major weak sauce when it came to how plush it was. So I opened them all up and put all the stuffing into one and sewed it back up. And then I thought....hmmm...I kinda like the fabric that these body pillows were encased in. I think I will save it.

It was a turqouise faux suede with a square pattern. I deconstructed the fabric sides and remade new ones with the fabric.

Beckie likey.

17 comments:

  1. MaceyMay 8, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    You are too cute! Beckie likey?! Oh my gosh, for some reason that's cracking me up. I can't believe that was .25 cents. I never come across good deals like that. Even at garage sales!
    Macey

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  2. MaceyMay 8, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    Oh yes, and you know, you ARE the MacGyver of crafts right? What are you gonna do with the one you bought for 6.99? I know! I bet you will re-purpose it into a....helicopter? I bet you could!
    Macey : )

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  3. AnonymousMay 8, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    That is really funny and it turned out cute. I take it you returned the other one then?

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  4. janetMay 8, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    twenty five cents, NO WAY!! oh my gosh and it looks amazing with your makeover. I get a real kick out of how you tell your stories..lol the first one you bought is really neat too.
    hugs
    janet

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  5. Lee AnnMay 8, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Way better than the first one!

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  6. Julie HMay 9, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    Very cute, I need one of those too. I'm too cheap to pay for a new one lol.

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  7. Mabry's gammaMay 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    $.25 that is such a BARGAIN!!! Only you.

    Looks good but that doesn't surprise me.

    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

    Cheri

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  8. Vivienne @ the V SpotMay 9, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Brilliant! I love that Canyon Black too.
    Happy MOther's Day.

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  9. ErynMay 10, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    Eryn Likey. You ARE the REFAB QUEEN.

    You totally inspire me to refab, refab, refab. :)

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  10. CarrieMay 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    First of all... 25 cents????? And then the cuteness????


    Carrie Likey.

    :)

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  11. DeeMay 11, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    FUN!

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  12. BrandyMay 11, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Brandy likey lots. Could you find one for me? I have been looking for nearly a year. I am so glad garage sale season is starting. I guess I should have one at my house too.
    Love ya girl,
    Brandy :)

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  13. annalieseMay 11, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    spray paint. must get spray paint. the wonders that you work with it!!! wow!

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  14. ThimbleannaMay 11, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    I swear woman -- is there no end to the fabulous re-makes you do? This is definitely one of my favorites!!!

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  15. Clean and Classic InteriorsMay 11, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    So happy you are back with new ideas for me! My creativity was getting low and now your post are making me thirsty for a good yard sale!

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  16. CatherineMay 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    So everyone keeps talking about the refab (which is beautiful!) but I want to know how you get FREE magazines!!

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  17. ErynMay 17, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    I also thought of you when I bought a toilet at a rummage sale today for $2.50!! It is practically brand new, and it was then end of the sale and 75% off!

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Wow thanks for taking time to comment. You like me...you really, really like me.