Sunday, August 28, 2011

Reworked Workbench


Mrs. Dalton, my first grade teacher, always told us to put our thinking caps on.  Me being the literal person that I have always been had such a hard time understanding the concept.  I was quietly reminded of this over the weekend while watching another classic Peter Lawford and Jack Lemmon movie...It Should Happen to You.  The leading lady made a habit of slipping her shoes off to think better...literally.    Which gets me to my latest project.  One that I had to put my thinking cap on for.  


I never leave the thrift stores without perusing the toy section.  This week I picked up this cute little wooden workbench that could be displayed with all my toys.  Nice primary colors.  Certainly priced right.  But wait....


I knew it would be perfect for my own tools.


A girl and her scissors all put in their place.  Really these little things just make me giddy.  Too bad I don't look good in a cap.  There would be genius here all day long...ha! ha!  

13 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Clever Renee!!!! and VERY cute! EAK! My comment is just parallel to your Mother's Day apron. Oh my gosh how sweet. You will have me sewing before long!

    Tag Swap - Renee, I completely forgot I am going to have my hands full with puppies for nearly half of September. For now I will put my swap on hold. I am also still stitching away at the special orders.

    I get ahead of myself, for sure!
    E

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  2. laurie -magpie ethelAugust 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Thinking cap is definitely on...perfect re-purposing!

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  3. LeeAugust 28, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Great idea! I just might have to find a toy for my workbench!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Musings from Kim K.August 29, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    SQUEAL! Brilliant idea. Josie's workbench (which also came from a thrift store) is on the top shelf of her bedroom closet. I think it will be getting a new home downstairs in my craft room.

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  5. ★Carol★August 29, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I love it when things like this are repurposed! SO charming!

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  6. BarbaraAugust 29, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I'm going to have to keep an eye out for one of these - what a great idea!

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  7. Ric Rac and Polka DotsAugust 29, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Renee,
    What a great idea! You are so clever!!! I have all my scissors and cutters crammed into a little decorated tin and it is so hard to pick out the one I want, I end up pulling most of them out. Of course the one I want is usually one of the last ones I grab. Very cute! Good job!!
    Julie

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  8. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 29, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Very sweet idea!!
    Have a great day.
    Warmly,
    deb

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  9. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    So cute! We all love it! My teacher used to have me put on my thinking cap too and I loved cinching it under my chin! ♥

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  10. Corey August 29, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    yes, this would make me giddy as well!

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  11. Carrie P.August 29, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Excellent idea.

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  12. birdie blueAugust 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    super sweet scissor action happening around here, my friend.
    so clever!

    xo
    molly

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  13. donnaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Renee what a great idea. My scissors are in a drawer. That would really make things neater and easier to grab. I may have to try something like that.
    Hugs
    donna

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