Turning $1 Brass Curtain Tie Backs Into Shabby Chic Functional Decor

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I recently snatched up these brass clam curtain tie backs at Goodwill...without any intention of using them for curtains. Instead, this turned into a super easy and affordable DIY upcycle project!

COME SEE WHAT I TURNED THESE INTO! https://bachelorettepadflip.com/2017/06/25/upcycling-90s-brass-curtain-tie-backs/

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Lor25653546 on Jun 26, 2017

After painting white what else did you do? Where did you use these items. Need a finished picture !

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C Crow on Jun 27, 2017

Love them! Super idea and the shape perfect for the use.

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Cyndi on Jun 28, 2017

I was going to suggest chalkbpaint and then distress and use for knobs, towel holders, handles! So many possibilities, love your final product!

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Linda Jowers on Jun 28, 2017

Perfect upcycle for any beach/sea décor. Loved the painted transformation.

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Feeling Proud: added corkboard to a footboard ! Other fun ideas?

Karen Merritt3 on Jan 23, 2017

I hot glued cork I bought in a roll from craft store. Now we can pin photos and notes to our footboard :)

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Share a picture of your project on our DIY share wall below!

Ahuva on Feb 18, 2020

Post a picture of your finished project and show some love to the rest of the awesome Hometalkers DIYing and sharing their own wins!

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Feeling proud: Have you ever made an Animal Rescue Sign?

John on Mar 18, 2017

i made this sign for a friend who just rescued a dog and this is the way I thanked him

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Shelf makeover

Margie Garcia-Hall on Feb 03, 2020

I found a shelf in the alley. I painted it and added legs. My first shelf redo.

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How I made a John Lennon Stash Box (Check it out)

Escagedo Woodworking on Aug 21, 2017

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Feeling proud: I made a DIY queen bed, thoughts?

Addam Holder on Apr 04, 2017

DIY QUEEN BED, MADE FROM PALLETS. STAINED WITH VERATHANE WEATHERED GRAY, AND SEALED.

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What Can I Do With These Feathers That I Made?

Steven Arnold on Mar 31, 2017

Don't know what to do with them. Need a project to use them with..Any ideas?

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