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Going to antique shops, salvage yards, or even construction company offices can yield cheap or free raw materials for making beautiful vintage, shabby-chic style items. This cupboard-door-gone-serving-tray from Craftynest is one example of how a door headed for the trash, a couple antique handles, some paint and a bit of flare can create a useful and decorative object for your home.
Craftynest gives instructions on how to create this piece of functional art, but you can also bounce off the idea to think about what other cool finds you can upcycle. What about turning old window frames into picture frames or doors into headboard for your bed? When you head out to salvage yards, the possibilities are endless for turning trash into treasure.
