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Picture Holder Perfect for a Crash Test Dummy!

May 25th, 2009 in projects     
CottageElements Lanette Lorsung, contributor
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When I spied this vintage guard rail, I knew it was just the right piece to hold my kids artwork.  With the lip at the bottom (or actually top), it holds them perfectly!
Before I put it up, I made sure I sprayed it with a good spray poly.  And there was nothing fancy done to hold it up.  I just used large screws, making sure they were drilled into the wall studs.
Wowzers!  Love the rusty patina on this piece.  What is it with rust and metal that is so appealing???  I dont know, but I cant get enough of it!
Another great use for the guard rail--ambiance!
Of course I have to show off my kids artwork!  My daughters is the one with the wild imagination (picture on the left).  My son is in college and contemplating a degree in art (one on the right).  Proud mama here!
When I spied this vintage guard rail, I knew it was just the right piece to hold my kids artwork.  With the lip at the bottom (or actually top), it holds them perfectly!

When I spied this vintage guard rail, I knew it was just the right piece to hold my kids artwork.  With the lip at the bottom (or actually top), it holds them perfectly!
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While I hope I'm not be a Crash Test Dummy (some may disagree), I did fall in love with this guard rail when I spied it at an occasional sale in Minnesota.  There's not much project to it, just a little repurpose.  And I knew it would be perfect for an upstairs hallway that was just waiting for the right wall piece.

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Comments (15)

shabbychick writes: Lani - that guardrail is rusty perfection (great vision and repurpose)!! An awesome way to display your kiddos' artwork!

Kathy Posted: 7:27 am on May 30th
MimiToria writes: Lani - this is extremely creative to come up with this repurpose for a guard rail. I wouldn't of given it a second look, but you did and now you've got a wonderful area to display Becca and Zach's artwork. Love it with the candles too. Thanks for sharing as I've been trying to visualize what this would look like hanging on your wall. Needless to say my vision didn't match your execution. I had in a mind a shiny chunky silver guard rail like what we see in todays roads. The guard rail you came across is way cooler!
Gretchen
http://www.mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com Posted: 8:52 am on May 27th
junkermidge writes: WOW! That is just so extremely COOL! It is the ultimate contemporary art holder. And the artwork you have for it is the icing on the cake. Perfect!
Midge Posted: 7:38 pm on May 26th
KimberlyMelamed writes: This is so awesome! Metal & chippy- PERFECT! Good thing we weren't together when we saw it... might have had to ro-sham-bo for it. BTW, you should be a proud mama. The kids art work is superb. Posted: 12:27 pm on May 26th
oldnews writes: It's really cool, but your kids' art - Wow! They are very talented! Posted: 8:59 am on May 26th
Junk_Sophisticate writes: Lani! I want one!! What an amazing piece to showcase your children's artwork. I also love it with the candles. Just too cool!

Candy Posted: 8:05 am on May 26th
fellowjunker writes: Lani,
What an awesome idea. I just love it, and your kids' artwork gets a A+++ from me!!!!
xojanis Posted: 11:29 pm on May 25th
JunkArchitect writes: Lani, I would have bought the guardrail in a second. It’s one of the coolest pieces of rusty metal I’ve ever seen. Kinda pathetic that I get this excited over a piece of scrap metal.
Anyway, it looks fantastic on your wall...great repurpose. Jim Posted: 10:33 pm on May 25th
DownHomeDIY writes: Wow, this caught me off guard! (tee hee)

AWESOME repurpose. So clever and unique. LOVE it!
Great job,
MB Posted: 10:08 pm on May 25th
StrangeCargo writes: Wow! The guardrail re-purposed for artwork and then re-purposed again for a votive candle shelf. Awesome job from a great find.

Thank you.

Ken Posted: 9:17 pm on May 25th
alicemom writes: Lani,
What a gem to find & KNOW what you could use it for! I am impressed. Great save & re-use.
smiles,
Alice Posted: 6:25 pm on May 25th
georgiamoon writes: Wow wow wow Lani, I LOVE this idea. So cool! What an excellent idea this was. GREAT JOB KIDDO, Georgia Posted: 2:03 pm on May 25th
TGTG writes: LANI!
This is one of the coolest things you've ever made. I love it!
Great re-purpose and it looks great on its own as well.

A+++++!

JennyK Posted: 12:55 pm on May 25th
berton718 writes: What a GREAT idea!! I love this!! Posted: 11:38 am on May 25th
suewhitney writes: Love it, Lani! This baby is right up my alley. It looks fabulous on the wall with artwork. Great find and re-purpose!

Take care,
Sue Posted: 11:35 am on May 25th
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