Many years ago the carpenter that we had hired to lay a wood floor for us had two old tool boxes in the back of his truck, along with a few other items he was taking to the dump.
Well needless to say, by the time he left our house he no longer had to make that trip to the dump.
I had lightened his load-of everything!
My tool box has had so many lives and has been painted so many different colors over the years.
Here is an example of how it can be used for dishes.
I've used it in the office.
I've used it for holding my craft supplies.
A couple of years ago I used it to hold my vinegars and oils.
Hint: Place foil in the bottom if doing this!
Oh, this was so simple, but so pretty.
Eight plain canning jars, eight gingham ribbons, and eight wildflowers from the creeks edge to make a simple floral piece for the screened porch.
Oh, I'm not done with ideas for this old tool box.
Next time you might find it on my bathroom counter or right next to my favorite chair.
You never know someday I may do something really novel and use it to carry my tools
What would you do with your tool box?
Keep the ideas coming....
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Those are all beautiful ideas. Honestly they all look great. I do like the last one the best though.
ReplyDeleteIt's very multi - purpose!, great ideas!! My son used to have one for his little boy tools, I kept it, maybe I should dig it out!
ReplyDeleteI bought just such a toolbox and was going to paint it and transfer vintage signage on it. The toolbox is still in the garage...somewhere...waiting. Love what you've done with yours all over the place!
ReplyDeleteHello Kimberly, all are very clever, love the blue tool carrier. Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers in the jars! This is a great idea! Come link up with us tomorrow at Craft Frenzy Friday at www.craftdictator.com!!
ReplyDeleteGreat decorating ideas! It makes you wish you had more than one, LOL.
ReplyDeleteAwesome ideas! I sure like coming here. Blessings
ReplyDeleteA good find and what you have done with it is very creative.
ReplyDeleteI love your turquoise tool box and the story of how you came by it. They certainly are a multi-use item. I have a small one on my dining table right now with seashells, a starfish and two small bottles with lavender in them. It will soon be changed out though for a fall theme. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteLove them all. I need to get mine out and use it again. I need to do a fall mantel, and it would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteI use mine like that all of the time. I just love mine.
ReplyDeleteYours is such a lovely shade of blue.
Great ideas for using a toolbox. I love the idea of finding the wildflowers by the creek. The oils make me think it could also be used for carting sauces and tools for a barbecue.
ReplyDeleteThe tool box is a great piece no matter how you use it.Visiting from Knick of Time. xoGinger
Great ideas and I love that tool box. I think it would even make a fun little kitchen towel holder-with them all rolled up and standing upright- Love it!!! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteKimberly, Thanks for all of your sweet comments on my blog. I appreciate your visits!
ReplyDeleteI have an old, old toolbox that was my great grandfather's. We believe that he constructed it as proof of his handiwork, and a physical resume' of sorts. It has chippy green paint which I love, and I'm thinking of cleaning it up and adding a wax or sealer to help the rest of the paint to stay on as well as adding a luster. Your posts gives me some great ideas for what to do with it! Thanks for the ideas! ~Sally
Awesome! Love the different looks. It's wonderful to have a piece you can use in so many different ways.
ReplyDeleteI have several old tool boxes. I recently found one with it's original chippy pink paint. Yes, Pink!! I filled it with old Mason jars decorated with shabby chic fabrics. I tied strips of fabric around the tops and filled the jars with fresh cut flowers from the garden.
Thanks for sharing. You've given me some new ideas on how to use mine.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Elizabeth
If I had my own toolbox with tools, I'd have to paint it pink (tool handles, too) so my hubby would leave it alone! Love all your uses of the toolbox.
ReplyDeleteKimberly, you asked about my camera. (And, thanks, I'm glad you like my pics!) I have 2 that I use, the bigger one is a Canon Powershot SX30 IS and the one I just bought, that fits into my pocket, is a Canon Powershot ELPH 330 HS. My recent photos are from the ELPH. I am still learning with both of them!
Enjoy your weekend!
Great uses for one box- but the canning jars and purple flowers are the prettiest!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute toolbox and some great uses for it too. I have one that I love filling with candles and also used for sewing supplies for awhile. Pinned this.
ReplyDeleteAnd all so very clever! Each one is adorable. So useful. I like the canning jars with flowers the best.
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet little toolbox, I might use it for my oil and vinegars next to my kitchen stove if I had a large enough counter space. I love the look of it with the dishes in it next to your kitchen sink.
ReplyDeleteThanks for partying with us last week. We loved your toolbox! Please come back on Friday. Craft Frenzy Friday http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com.
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