Friday, January 13, 2012

Not Just for Guys

Old tool boxes...
they're rusty, they're crusty, & very dusty,
but they aren't just for tools or guys anymore!

It's time to dust them off, (but leave the rust & crust!)
and get a vision for what they can become...
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I snatch up old, weathered tool boxes and tool caddies
whenever I find them.
Here are a few that are currently listed in my Etsy shop.

    

Vintage Orange Metal Tool Box - 19-3/4 x 7 x 8  Vintage Blue Tool Tote Caddy - Metal Tote  Vintage Green Metal Tool Box

I really love this one.  It's a carpenter's trunk/tool box.
It has 2 terrific drawers inside, as well as
attachments to hold tools like the saw that is included.
Hinged Wooden Trunk - Carpenter's Case with Hand Saw - Blue Interior

Rustic Metal Storage Tote - Tool Box

Do you have a tool box that you use for something
other than tools?  If so, what?

Blessings,

I can frequently be found visiting these parties.

Monday
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/ Making The World Cuter Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/- More The Merrier Monday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
http://stylishonceagain.blogspot.com/ - Restyled Sundays
http://my1929charmerblog.com/ - Sunday's Best @ My 1929 Charmer
http://www.sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/ -Sister Sunday Link Party

9 comments:

  1. I love old toolboxes. I'm still upset about a HUGE blue wooden one that I passed up at a garage sale this summer. It's on my wish list for garage sale-ing this summer for sure. Nice group of inspiration pics! :)

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  2. I too love the old toolboxes. They are hard to find and the ones I do see at antique shops are expensive, but no worries, always on the look-out at the thrift shops. Diane

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  3. Love your post! I love old tool boxes too. :)

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  4. Yes - actually I do. I'll have to link it up to your party some time.

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  5. I was at my Habitat for Humanity ReStore and spotted an awesome old tool box. When I went running for it I saw there was a big sign on it saying NOT FOR SALE, they were using it.....FOR TOOLS! ugh, it would have been so much better with little plants in it on my kitchen table! ;)

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  6. Yes, I have a 75 year old handmade tool box....probably made to hold nails and screws....and I LOVE it. Found at a garage sale. I have posted about it...I am eyeing my hubby's metal box now!

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  7. Oh theres just something about these boxes. They just accumulate character of the years. I have convacated a few from our garage.
    I love the way yours are used.
    Ann

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  8. Love all these inspiration photos...and your etsy pieces are great!

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  9. What a great collection! Thanks so much for sharing at Restyled
    Sundays.

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