Happy Friday, Friends! Today I'm sharing how I repurposed a previously thrifted old thimble display to create a retro style letter board menu. Come see how easy it is to make your own...
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I scored this old wooden thimble display at a thrift store a few years ago. First: it needed a good wipe down. Next: I gave it two coats of chalk paint. Last: I lightly distressed it with fine sand paper.
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To use it as a letter board or menu, use scrabble letters to create the words you desire. Get creative for fun seasonal displays!
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You can also keep an eye out for retro letter board accessories like this Let's Eat I found on clearance. The letters aren't attached to the board, but they rest nicely on the small thimble display shelves.
![Next time you see an old thimble display at the thrift store grab it to create this repurposed vintage menu board! repurposed vintage menu board](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1k2aoC0ObY8/X3t-G_uX6nI/AAAAAAAC1G4/eTLK62BDorMg4C0M7LPDskkIqd9aEppxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/lets-eat-taco-tues-repurposed-thimble-shelf.jpg)
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Until next time, stay safe and healthy!
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Enjoyed your letter board! Although coins fit nicely in these holes, I believe it is a thimble holder; only reason I'd know is that I had a friend who collected thimbles! Also good for littles like Wade figurines or minis!
ReplyDeleteOf course it is!🤦♀️ Thanks Kathy--chalk it up to pandemic on the brain! I appreciate all your sweet comments.
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