Recently, I’ve been searching thrift stores and yard sales high and low for ugly, brown, wooden spice racks.
Have you ever noticed that you can never find what you’re looking for when you need it, but any other time, they’re all over the place?
Anyway, I’ve managed to round up a few over the past few months, and it’s time to make them over. Hang with me, I have a purpose for these, you’ll see.
This makeover is super easy, and the results are great.
First, take your wood spice rack, and sand it a little to remove any grease build up.
Next, paint it with a good coat of primer.
Last, pick a color, any color. Give it a good coat of paint, maybe two. Let it sit for at least a day before using, you could even coat it with a varnish if you’d like. When you’re ready, put it to use.
I made these over to hold my paints and other supplies. They could, of course, still be used to hold spices. You could also be a little more creative and use them in a child’s room to hold little dolls or action figures. Or, in a bathroom to hold small lotions or nail polish. Just be creative, and don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
Ack! Why didn't I think of this? I have about a dozen of these kind of racks that I've picked up from thrift stores and garage sales knowing that it some point I'd use them for something.
Brilliant!
I'm jealous! I wish I had a dozen of them 🙂 I actually have one more I just found to add to the collection. I'd love to see your finished product if you do this as well!
Great idea! I have one of these that I have been wanting to do something with. Thanks for sharing.
omg i have an ugly spice rack!!! I must do this!!
What a great way to re-purpose this old spice rack! They came out great. Just became a follower to your cute blog. 🙂
Lisa
thebrittainhouse.blogspot.com
Hey Molly! Those are so cute and an awesome idea! You have my wheels turning for similar ideas for my workspace! Thanks for joining the Creative Bloggers Party & Hop! Have a great week!
You are genius!! If the thrift stores were open today, I'd be there…mama wants some ugly spice racks! thanks!
I love these. I actually need a spice rack and wanted to make it cute for some reason I forgot all about finding one at a thrift store. Thanks for the reminder:>
Hey girl…thanks for linking up this week. I've had a blast co-hosting. These are definitely the coolest spice racks I've ever seen. I'm adding thrift spice racks to my ever growing shopping list!
Cute!!! This is a great idea for keeping your paints organized and at your fingertips!
Ahh I love this! I've been looking for something to hold my paints, might just have to look for some spice racks!
Molly, just to let you know that this is the favorite blog of the week at the CBPH 🙂 You can see it here and please feel free to grab the "favorite blog" button in my Link Parties tab 🙂
I love this idea! I had one of these in my hands a few weeks ago but put it back. Grrr I'll be buying the next one I see! Thanks for sharing at Homemaker on a Dime