Re-purposing: Picture Frame (Re-purpose this if you can - challenge)

unapam · **Posted: 13-06-2008 , 10:23 PM** #1

I have been given my next repurposing challenge. ...

And it's a toughie. An ancient, woodworm riddled, peeling, old, large picture frame. Found in an old derelict house in Leitrim. Would be great to light the fire! But no - I have an idea for repurposing it into......well, can anyone guess what it will become?

All I'll say it that it wont be a picture frame!
I know exactly how it will turn out - I can see it in my mind's eye finished and in daily use.

UPDATE: Finished at last. I painted the frame, filled it with hardboard, painted it with blackboard paint, used part of a brown front cover from the old sheet music and trimmed that with some very old wallpaper trim, added a piece of chalk on a string. Done.

UPDATE: Hubby not happy - Dog very happy!

unapam · **Posted: 13-06-2008 , 11:59 PM** #2

HI Kilk...coffee table...nope! but yeah, I see how it could be done. Good guess. Here's a hint - I'm a tutor and one of the tools of my trade gave me this idea!

Chris P · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:03 AM** #3

Quote:

Originally Posted by unapam

HI Kilk...coffee table...nope! but yeah, I see how it could be done. Good guess. Here's a hint - I'm a tutor and one of the tools of my trade gave me this idea!

How about a whiteboard/blackboard or noticeboard?

-Chris P

carissa · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:26 AM** #4

i think chris is onto something, the mind boggles, cant wait to see it when its done, i wonder whom if anyone will guess correctly........

Chris P · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:40 AM** #5

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilk

a question on the topic of boards tho.. what did ppl go back to before the drawing board was invented?

Basics? (ok, so it's "get back to..." rather than "go back to...")

unapam · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:52 AM** #6

Well, feck ye' Chris....you cracked it. A chalkboard. A rustic, shabby chic chalkboard. Just like the ones on Etsy.com that cost a fortune and the makers spend ages "distressing" to look old. Mine has been getting distressed for decades! (a bit like me)

I think I'll get into a huff now and take meself and me chalkbaord off to bother the Dublinwaste-rs!
Cheers...Me

Chris P · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:57 AM** #7

Quote:

Originally Posted by unapam

Well, feck ye' Chris....you cracked it.

Looking forward to seeing the results of your handiwork, unapam.

Regards
Chris P
Admin

unapam · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 01:01 AM** #8

HI Kilk, Don't worry about the woodworm. They died of old age long ago!

marie065 · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 09:53 AM** #9

Great Idea Unapam Cant Wait To See The Finished Result
Cheers Marie

ozieandros · **Posted: 14-06-2008 , 10:04 AM** #10

I mean I'd be looking to turn it into a large mirror! It would look really nice!
You know some of the wood we found in this place and given to us! Had to be re used. I wanted to have lots of wild birds in the garden so Mick made bird tables. They are pretty rudimentary but we really see them because they hold up to 5 to 6 birds at a time! Goldfinch, starlings, swallows, tits etc. We also have magpies but I feed them in the other side of the garden! They've learnt that south is for the wee ones only LOL

Chris P · **Posted: 11-08-2008 , 01:05 AM** #11

Hi unapam,

Just noticed that you've finished re-purposing your old picture-frame. Great job!

Regards
Chris P
Admin

carissa · **Posted: 11-08-2008 , 12:55 PM** #12

hi unapam, i.ve been dying to see the end result, as usual great work, very well done, i think most people would have thrown that frame out.....you are an inspiration !!!!!

Ocker · **Posted: 11-08-2008 , 01:07 PM** #13

Would it do for a door for my car........I could put new adverts on it daily, weekly or monthly. (Reasonable rates)

Narizota · **Posted: 11-08-2008 , 02:44 PM** #14

I missed your original post,but great finished product,I have to say that I wouldn't have seen what you saw in the original pic!

Well done,again :D

Linn · **Posted: 11-08-2008 , 09:45 PM** #15

Pam your a genius. I look forward to seeing what your next project is.

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	Posted: 13-06-2008 , 11:59 PM #2
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	coffee table? HI Kilk...coffee table...nope! but yeah, I see how it could be done. Good guess. Here's a hint - I'm a tutor and one of the tools of my trade gave me this idea!

	Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:26 AM #4
carissa Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: dublin Posts: 92	i think chris is onto something, the mind boggles, cant wait to see it when its done, i wonder whom if anyone will guess correctly........

	Posted: 14-06-2008 , 12:52 AM #6
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	you got it! Well, feck ye' Chris....you cracked it. A chalkboard. A rustic, shabby chic chalkboard. Just like the ones on Etsy.com that cost a fortune and the makers spend ages "distressing" to look old. Mine has been getting distressed for decades! (a bit like me) I think I'll get into a huff now and take meself and me chalkbaord off to bother the Dublinwaste-rs! Cheers...Me

	Posted: 14-06-2008 , 01:01 AM #8
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	woodworm? HI Kilk, Don't worry about the woodworm. They died of old age long ago!

	Posted: 14-06-2008 , 09:53 AM #9
marie065 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: clare Posts: 364	Great Idea Unapam Cant Wait To See The Finished Result Cheers Marie

	Posted: 14-06-2008 , 10:04 AM #10
ozieandros Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leitrim Posts: 104	Think it' d make a lovely mirror! I mean I'd be looking to turn it into a large mirror! It would look really nice! You know some of the wood we found in this place and given to us! Had to be re used. I wanted to have lots of wild birds in the garden so Mick made bird tables. They are pretty rudimentary but we really see them because they hold up to 5 to 6 birds at a time! Goldfinch, starlings, swallows, tits etc. We also have magpies but I feed them in the other side of the garden! They've learnt that south is for the wee ones only LOL Attached Images

	Posted: 11-08-2008 , 01:05 AM #11
Chris P Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: JumbleTown Posts: 5,998	from Admin Hi unapam, Just noticed that you've finished re-purposing your old picture-frame. Great job! Regards Chris P Admin

	Posted: 11-08-2008 , 12:55 PM #12
carissa Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: dublin Posts: 92	hi unapam, i.ve been dying to see the end result, as usual great work, very well done, i think most people would have thrown that frame out.....you are an inspiration !!!!!

	Posted: 11-08-2008 , 01:07 PM #13
Ocker Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beyond the Black Stump in Galway Posts: 189	Would it do for a door for my car........I could put new adverts on it daily, weekly or monthly. (Reasonable rates)

	Posted: 11-08-2008 , 02:44 PM #14
Narizota Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Co. Meath Posts: 1,295	I missed your original post,but great finished product,I have to say that I wouldn't have seen what you saw in the original pic! Well done,again :D

	Posted: 11-08-2008 , 09:45 PM #15
Linn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kinnegad, Co.Westmeath Posts: 6,386	Pam your a genius. I look forward to seeing what your next project is.