Here are some ideas I found while researching up-cycled and repurposed vintage wooden bobbins or spools…
Add a vintage tin or even a pretty glass bowl to the top of one of the bobbins to make a unique serving dish.
Display photographs or table numbers for all to see…
Scroll down about halfway…
I love this idea. Use the branches of the old artificial tree you are about to throw out to make this unique Christmas tree that everyone will be talking about…
http://rockriverstitches.blogspot.com/2010/12/prim-wooden-beehive-bobbin-bird-tree.html
Just decorate YOUR way…
Perfect for any season or holiday.
Attach a glass plate to make a cake plate.
Scroll to the bottom on this blog site…
http://reclaimedcraftsnorthampton.blogspot.com/search/label/bobbins
The perfect picture holder…
http://lifeinprogress-jesslope.blogspot.com/search/label/DIY
Scroll almost to the bottom.
Do you know an electrician??? If not, I am sure there is a YouTube video on how to wire this bobbin…
Add a candle and a handle and you are all set for lighting the way…
Use the bobbins for unique table legs…
Read more here: http://www.soyouthinkyourecrafty.com/card-catalog-coffe-table-with-wood-type-display-top-tutorial/
They also make a perfect hat rack…
I hope I have given you some good ideas on how to transform your vintage wooden bobbins into something really special to YOU.
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