Yardstick Makeover and Yard Sale Finds

Yard Sale Land was a little disappointing this weekend.  I only went to a few with buzz words like: antiques, the estate of, accumulation, and barn.  Since the barn was several miles out in the country, I think I spent more money on gas than on treasures. 

I did manage to find a few more yardsticks, some chain for necklaces,  rusty sconces with a yummy shade of green, 2 vintage hanging racks, a framed print, and the money bag.

I thought about transforming this money bag into a purse......hmm, maybe not such a good idea unless you're asking to be mugged.  I think a pillow would be a much safer alternative.

I didn't have to spend much time cleaning up my yard sale finds, so.....time to move on to my yardstick repurposing project.  I've accumulated enough of these to finally put some more hanging racks together. 

I always have my radar on for these.  A few times I've had to cut them so

 they'd be short enough to fit into my suitcase.

You can never have too many rusty and chippy hooks. 

Just put the yardsticks and hooks together........

I used to make dozens of these.  I've recently had people asking for

 them again, so I made 4 long boards and 3 singles. 

The guys love'm.

Just too much fun for the garage.

I'm linking up with all the creative and talented people at:

Metamorphosis Monday at Naps on the Porch

Upcycled Awesome at The T-Shirt Diaries

Transformation Thursday at Shabby Chic Cottage

Stop by for a visit - lots of good stuff:)