Although those days are long gone, I hope….
PLEASE TAKE YOUR OLD BELT OFF AND UPCYCLE IT!
That is what I have been doing…
It started with a chair I did quite awhile ago now. You can see it at BELT CHAIR !
After collecting more belts and having several ideas that I never started.
This rustic chunk of wood came into my life.
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| From 2014 Projects |
Lovely with all the nails with bits and pieces of material and vinyl of days gone by stuck to them.
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| From 2014 Projects |
It, too, sat around for awhile.
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| From 2014 Projects |
Until I decided to paint it, that is.
Which I did not like at all.
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| From 2014 Projects |
Then I took the sander to it.
I loved it and at first came up with the idea of putting colorful plastic rulers on the top,
Another collection of items I have laying about.
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| From 2014 Projects |
But the leather belts won out!
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| From 2014 Projects |
After attaching the top belts, including 2 old western style ones with the names Garrett and Jack on them,
I decided to wrap the top edge with 2 buckled belts.
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| From 2014 Projects |
And There you Have it!
Even though I love it, I made it to sell. You can purchase it here BELT BENCH! !
Can you guess how I used belts on the piece below?
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| From 2014 Projects |
Guess before you scroll down!
Okay, Now start to scroll!
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| From 2014 Projects |
First, I removed the heart “doors” and painted it!
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| From 2014 Projects |
And then started to add the belts…
Yes, White leather belts!
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| From 2014 Projects |
I put them across the back and wrapping two around the whole piece.
And as you can see, I played with buckles for extra decor.
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| From 2014 Projects |
But ended using upholstery Studs instead.
This is also for sale, but comment below if you are interested in it!
What can you make with old belts?
Here is another project I have in the making…
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| From 2014 Projects |
An Old Suitcase Valet…
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| From 2014 Projects |
Turned Side Table!
I use it in my own home without attaching the belts.
Any other suggestions for this piece?
If you are interested in seeing what else I make for sale or my old things for sale,
Please visit my online shop at OUR OWN BIG WORLD!
Thanks for visiting and now, GO CREATE!
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My Gnome Little World 
What did you use to adhere the belts to the top of the bench? I have a collection of leather belts that I need to repurpose. Thanks
Sorry to take so long to get back to you. Probably E6000.