Creative, useful repurpose idea for shaker pegs??
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KatAych
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I have about 50 of these...I don't really need any pegs anywhere in my house, and I don't want to just use them for something craftsy; does anyone have any ideas for repurposing one/some/all into something useful??
12 answers
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Research Pinterest they always show ideas.
Janet Pizaro
on Feb 23, 2016
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I looked there, first, it's all mostly using it as pegs or painting them into dolls or figurines...I was hoping there was a brilliant idea out there for doing something useful and different, but maybe a peg is just a peg!
KatAych
on Feb 23, 2016
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You can make peg rails for lots of things for storage and display...ties and scarves, purses, keys and lanyards, mug racks, towel holders, mount one peg for a leash holder. Make custom items and gift them!
MN Mom
on Feb 23, 2016
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I was thinking for jewelry--to hang chains and bracelets
Eliza
on Feb 23, 2016
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I know you said nothing "crafty", but I see cute mushrooms you can stick into potted plants, or in the garden. Paint the "stems" white, and the "caps" red, or mixed pastel colors. Add white dots to the caps, and stagger in different heights in the planter - maybe in groups of 3, or more.
Michelle Kolbenstetter
on Feb 24, 2016
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I attached about two dozen to the fascia board around my front porch and use them to hang plants in summer and Christmas lights in winter. I put some on the back porch and hang wet clothes to dry and some hold my mop and broom and other cleaning supplies. (Close to the kitchen yet not in it.) Mine get used, if not every day, then often enough to be useful. If you can't find them useful to yourself then donate them to a school art class or other place that will use them.
Susan Bechamp
on Feb 24, 2016
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You could place a cut out wooden plaque, with diameter of bottom of peg and insert 3 or 4, depending on your preference, and hang keys, large cups, etc. the ideas are endless
Susan Rutter
on Feb 24, 2016
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You could make them into games. I have seen something similar in Cracker Barrel.
Tricia Jackson Jones
on Feb 24, 2016
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They are quite attractive just as they are; simple and utilitarian. I would perhaps just leave the lot of them in a basket or wire tray and let them be. An idea will come to you eventuially but in the meantime they are something for kids to play with, a baby to chew (?), a talking point... But the chess idea (or draughts) is interesting.
Ranger
on Feb 24, 2016
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stain or paint them, mount them to a piece of wood and they would be useful for hanging jewelry, coffee cups, scarfs, dish towels, wet knitted gloves so they will dry faster. If you have any decorative plates these could be mounted on the wall to display pretty dishes like plates.
Sue Peet
on Feb 24, 2016
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Well, I found a useful purpose for at least 4 of them!!! I saw a photo on Pinterest where someone had used these to hold/display their antique rolling pins! I only have 2 pins, but hey - it's a start!!! Thanks to all of you for your great suggestions! I have about 50 of these pegs so I'll incorporate other ideas elsewhere as I go along...Mahalo!
KatAych
on Feb 29, 2016
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They could be used as legs to elevate a cutting board or other wood piece for a display stand.
Lynn Scapatici Couch Myers
on Mar 01, 2016
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