Desktop Organizer

These are antique zinc bulb starter pots. They’re mini, they’re cute, and they’re hard to find. So imagine my excitement when I found some these on our trip to Waco with the girlfriends! I was searching for a divided item to serve as my “writing implement” container. Why? Cause if you don’t know by now—I’m kind of a freak! Call me what you want, I like a neat desktop, an organized one, and one that is unique! AND–I l♥ve to re-purpose things!!!

They’re also known as zinc saps, they’re made out of zinc or galvanized metal and they are wonderful “as is” or painted. After I found these I still wanted something that would “house” them or hold them all together. Then I found this sturdy thing…

An old metal drawer that was probably a part of a filing cabinet of some sort. $8- woohoo! I dusted off the cobwebs and dirt and got her ready for some fresh paint. First, adhering some felt on the bottom, so it wouldn’t scratch my wooden desk.

Fresh coat of paint after priming and some black spray paint on the file drawer & voila!

Don’t be afraid to “think” outside the box and find a new use for something old! I promise it will give your space character and certainly be a focus piece. I mean…even buying a bag of dried split peas to use as a filler will be a nice touch and helps keep my zinc pots from getting off balance!

You can find more details and entire diy instructions on the website below.

Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/12192393/desktop-organizer-zinc-bulb-starter-pots-repurpose site