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Gail--My Repurposed Life
gail--My Repurposed Life Blogger Louisville, KY on Aug 11, 2012
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Repurposed Shutter Slats {beverage tags}

I made a magazine rack and had a lot of slats left over. I typically use them for stir sticks, but I found a better use for them.
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    I did three other styles, you can see them on my blog post, Beverage Tags {repurposed shutter slats} http://bit.ly/PCvWBz
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    I painted these beverage tags with chalkboard paint. The "how to" follows....
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    This is the magazine rack I made.
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    I had all of these slats left over.
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    I trimmed the slats on my compound miter saw.
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    I drilled a hole for the jute.
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    Sanded the rough edges.
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  • Donna R Lumberton, TX
    So clever and can be used in so many ways. Love this.
    on Aug 11, 2012 · Like 1
  • Sharron W Memphis, TN
    What a great idea! they would work on goblets at a party too....
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 1
  • SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA
    Great idea! I used some of our extra window blind slats to make a flag. Thanks for the idea for using more of them- I have plenty! :)
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 2
  • gail--My Repurposed Life Louisville, KY
    thanks ladies! Yep, Sheila--I wish I had some of those window blind slats. :)
    on Aug 12, 2012 · Like 1
  • Marty Perry Zebulon, NC
    how about key tags?
    on Mar 12, 2013 · Like 1

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