What would you do with this spool?
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My creative juices are definitely not flowing today! This spool is 13.6 inches across and 8 inches tall - what would someone do with it?
13.5 x 8 inches tall
20 answers
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I've made an ottoman out of it before. Cover it with some nice patterned cloth. The base I painted and the shaft part I overhead in a plain clothe that complimented the patterned part.
Louise Brunelle
on May 29, 2016
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I love pinterest, this idea is fun!!
Krista Troke
on May 29, 2016
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Make a table for outside.
Janet Pizaro
on May 29, 2016
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How about using it as the base for a lazy Susan style serving piece? You can paint or stain it and add a coordinating round platter on top. It's too small for a table if it's only 8" tall...but would be cute as a stand for a potted plant
MN Mom
on May 29, 2016
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I have four spools, different sizes basically I stalked contractors doing a major remodel at work until I got two of them and then my daughter's neighbor did a remodel and put two out at the curb (yes I have them now!_ . Right now they are in storage while we work on remodeling our house, or I'd show you how I normally use them. I did find some pictures of when I was painting the large one, so I included that pic. Anyway, the smallest one is used for my jars and bottles of paint for my crafts. The large one has wood in the middle section and I painted it turquoise, put heavy duty casters on it, and it is great for a table. The middle sized one also has wheels, and I use it for craft storage. I bought inexpensive flower pots at the dollar tree and use them to hold all my miscellaneous stuff like scissors and markers. The only one I haven't put into regular use is currently on the back porch, and I had kept my containers from starting seeds on it until I planted them. Now it tries to make me feel guilty every day because I've been too busy to make it over. Maybe you will all give me some fun ideas!
Cynthia H
on May 29, 2016
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Make a place to set. Paint it and add a cushion.
Julie Ann Hignite Bauer
on May 29, 2016
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Paint it a bright color. Fill middle with sand. All flower a or an umbrella. And use as a service table for outdoor bbqs
Wanda Lilly
on May 30, 2016
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Considering that is it only 8 inches tall, I'd paint it, and make it a centerpiece for a dining room table using it as a pedestal for candles, flowers etc.
Dawn Gagnon
on May 30, 2016
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viděla jsem z toho konferenční stolek na kolečkách.
Renata Rehorkova
on May 30, 2016
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Hola ., lo que se me ocurrió a mi,fue aprovechar una esfera de vidrio opaco,un porta lamparas y con ese circulo de bicicleta, que tiene ahi, armar una lampara central , pasa el cable por el centro y por el agujero que tiene el cilindro central sacar el cable y ponerle el enchufe , queda genial good luck
Teresamiles01
on May 30, 2016
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This would make a great table just add another piece of wood for the top and stainthe whole spool. Check out pintrest for ideas.
Ali2577511
on May 30, 2016
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I have one of these too. Mine is 17 in. high.... Saw a beautiful redo on Pinterest but it was for a taller one... Let us know what you decide!
Shirley
on May 30, 2016
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I would use the column of the spool to set the tone for the event but overall, this spool is a cupcake or dessert bar. For example, if the event is a July 4th picnic, then decorate the column with a flag and paint the top and bottom spools red (top) and blue (bottom). Another thought would be a summer party then wrap some silk ivy strands around the column and the paint the bottom and top spools a spring color or cover with wallpaper. So many possibilities. Good luck!
Beth
on May 30, 2016
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You could turn it into a foot rest if it isn't too tall. paint it, and stuff and upholster the top for lounging ottoman comfort!
Han6783470
on May 30, 2016
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At first I saw a cat scratching post, but then after reading, it's way too short. Now I am visualizing a foot stool with a padded top and maybe some dividers on the bottom for storage. You could also put a "curtain" around it and hide storage that way. I've never seen one this small before. Have fun with it!
Shelley
on May 30, 2016
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I have wanted something like this to hold my homemade fabric twine.
Lus1229377
on May 31, 2016
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It would make a cute flower pot stand on your backyard!
Damjana
on May 31, 2016
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Boy, I would love finding one of those. Those heavy duty Christmas light extention cords would roll up on it and sit in one small footprint.
Sandra
on Jun 03, 2016
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I would take it apart and use one round to make a clock and the other round to make a serving tray. I've seen very neat ideas for both here on hometalk. Please let us know what you decide.
Mollee Kauzlarich
on Jun 03, 2016
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Ei see a great outdoor table , --- or turn it sideways , - make a great chair !
Lawrence Wetsch
on Jun 06, 2016
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