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Rusty metal cabinet reincarnation

January 3rd, 2011 in member junk     
rustinpeace rustinpeace, member
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Heres the little safe door (about 12 square) I pried off an OOOLD metal cabinet I pulled out of someones trash.  This was the least rusty part of the whole thing.
I stained the rust to look like burnt places.  I printed this verse onto parchment and burnt that too, and decoupaged.
After drilling holes into the back, ts nice on the wall.  Drilling into this industrial-gauge steel is not easy!
My favorite fence company lets me pick thru their old removed pieces from jobs.  This piece was cut from a large section.  A few deck screws holds it in place.  Already aged, weathered, distressed!  I love it!
Okay, several of you asked to see this sweet old thing planted up come spring, so here tis!  A bright, cheery spot in my teeny tiny jungle.  I love it.
Heres the little safe door (about 12 square) I pried off an OOOLD metal cabinet I pulled out of someones trash.  This was the least rusty part of the whole thing.

Here's the little safe door (about 12" square) I pried off an OOOLD metal cabinet I pulled out of someone's trash.  This was the least rusty part of the whole thing.
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This rusting old industrial steel cabinet in my neighbor's trash heap was irresistible!  The drawers and main door were rusted through and fell apart, but I saved what I could.  It's important to be "safe", no?


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, metal, container, wood, cottage, artwork, plant holder, eclectic, funky, whimsical, outdoor spaces, alternative
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Comments (6)

oldnews writes: Wonderful way for this piece to live on! Very creative! I do hope you post it planted in the spring, it will be beautiful! Marie Posted: 7:33 am on January 6th
chippingcharm writes: Great idea for that safe door...and I agree, the verse is perfect! Welcome to JMS :) Laurel Posted: 5:58 am on January 5th
rustinpeace writes: Thank you Kathy! I'm in Florida. I'll be planting soon and sharing pix of the cabinet sporting something happy and alive. Posted: 11:37 am on January 4th
shabbychick writes: The door was a great find! And, I love your planter, and am anxious to see it planted up in the spring (is it spring yet???) :)

Thanks for sharing.

Kathy Posted: 7:33 am on January 4th
rustinpeace writes: Thank you RustyDiva. I'm new to junking and, more specifically to JunkMarket, so your comment is very encouraging! Posted: 5:54 pm on January 3rd
RustyDiva writes: Oh please don't forget to post when you get it all planted up in the spring! Love the door and the message is perfect! Very creative. Posted: 3:11 pm on January 3rd
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