September 9, 2011

mail organizer


the previous owners of our house left a couple random shutters in our backyard. i was probably definitely too excited when i found them.

i've seen so many fun uses for shutters on blogs and pinterest.




Source: bhg.com via Tracey on Pinterest




Source: google.com via Anissa on Pinterest


i needed to make something to help me stay organized. organization has always been a weak point for me. no lie...

i cleaned, cut, sanded, cleaned again, spray painted and distressed a shutter to help me organize mail/bills.




i'm in love.
and the best part? i have more shutters to make some of the other fantastic things i have found online.

please tell me if you have any other projects or inspiration for the other shutters??


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Posted by Alana Karl at 7:30 AM
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13 comments:

  1. MimiSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Oh I love shutters I have probably about 8 right now in various stages of projects but I never thought of it as a mail organizer. You are genius! I have been so lucky to find them at Habitat Restore at $2 each. My only finished one is an old pink one that I attached small clay pots with succulents. I have four more almost finished.
    Love your blog - new follower here!

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  2. KimSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    So jealous that you came across shutters so easily! I like what you did with it! The black looks good against that wall. I just made some autumn decor out of my shutter. Check it out if you want! craftaphile.blogspot.com

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  3. Alana KarlSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    thanks. i am so excited to craft with the other shutters!

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  4. Ashley J @ MommyByDayCrafterByNightSeptember 13, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I love shutters! I have never seen one used as a mail organizer though- Such a great idea! I love it! I would love it if you would link it up to my Ta-Da Tuesday link party!! http://mommybydaycrafterbynight.blogspot.com/2011/09/ta-da-tuesday-link-party-4.html

    xoxo, Ashley J

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  5. Deborah MarchSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    GREAT idea!!

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  6. KarimaSeptember 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    What a great idea! I love getting inspiration from pinterest. Saw you on linky party and now google following you, Karima :) www.karimascrafts.com

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  7. Meredith ResnickSeptember 15, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I have been itching to do this... I have been looking on ebay for the perfect shutters. Finding your freebies- AMAZING!
    Love what you did!
    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking

    A Mother Seeking...

    This week, "Night Stand Transoformed"

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  8. JenniferSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    What a clever use for shutters! I am going to have to start looking for some now :)
    Came over from Serenity Now
    Have a great weekend!

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  9. Brooke @ Inside-Out DesignSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    What great ideas!! There are a bunch of shutters nailed to our backyard fence- now I'm wanting to rip them down and do something with them!! We're renting though, so I don't know if the owners would notice.... :)

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  10. UnknownSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Great idea! Last fall, I was on the hunt for vinyl shutters and we ended up outfitting our whole house for $77 with the cost of spray paint.

    There are some great projects out there with wooden shutters, but yours is the first where I've thought that I need to go visit the ReStore! Thanks for the inspiration, came over from your feature at Serenity Now. :)

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  11. Cara@HomespunKitchenSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    That is a GREAT way to use a shutter! I have two downstairs that I've been waiting for a good use for, now I found it!!!

    Cara

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  12. CrystalSeptember 23, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    I made a headboard using shutters that I repurposed from our An extra one I used to make a bench to set at the foot of the bed. Turned out great!!!!

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  13. Alana KarlSeptember 23, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    thanks for all the sweet comments, would love to see your take on this craft!!!

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