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    Home » Repurposed Items » Wooden Beverage Tags (shutter slats)

    Wooden Beverage Tags (shutter slats)

    Published by Gail | Published August 7, 2012 | Updated August 24, 2022
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    How to make wooden beverage tags out of repurposed shutter slats. Add some chalkboard paint or vinyl stencils to change them up and make them versatile. #MyRepurposedLife #Repurposed #shutter #slats #beverage #tags #easy #chalkboard via @repurposedlife

    shutter slats repurposed beverage tags

    Have you seen the wooden beverage tags online? I saw where Morgan made some out of paint sticks. I pinned them on my to do board. Hers were inspired by Ballard Designs. While talking to Rose on the phone, she mentioned that Pottery Barn had some chalkboard tags.

    I decided to do several different versions. While looking in my stash to see what I could use, I found some shutter (bi-fold door) slats that I save when I make my magazine racks. PERFECT. They were just the right width, all I had to do was cut them to length.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Repurposed Shutter Magazine RackHave you seen my shutter magazine rack? To make it I removed every other slat.

    Shutter Slats to Make Wooden Beverage Tags

    shutter slats magazine racksI didn't throw the slats away because I use them for paint sticks. BUT, I have found a much better purpose for them.

    cutting slats on miter sawI cut the wooden beverage tags  on my compound miter saw. (do you see that pencil line? that allowed me to get them uniform in size)

    Stack Wooden Tags for Drilling

    beverage tags shutter slatsI angled the left, then I angled the right, and this is the shape I got. Then, I put 6 together and put them in my gynormous vice.

    beverage tags shutter slats repurposedI drilled a 3/16 inch hole.

    How to Sand Small Items

    beverage tags how to sandHINT: to sand something like this, I find it easy to leave the sandpaper (in this case a sponge) stationary while moving the slat back and forth to get a smooth edge.

    Add Jute to Wooden Beverage Tags

    Chalkboard Beverage Tags I painted the front and the back of these wooden beverage tags with chalkboard paint.

     

    Chalkboard Beverage Tags After that, I attached jute to the tags so they can hang onto pitchers of drinks.

     

    stenciled beverage tags from shutter slatsI used my Silhouette CAMEO to cut stencils for another set.

     

    stenciled beverage tags Martha Stewart pouncersYou know how much I love these Martha Stewart Pouncers. I use them exclusively for stenciling.

     

    stenciled beverage tags (9)There was a little bleed, but I still love them.

     

    stenciled beverage tags Scotch Blue Painters TapeI used the letters that were left over from the stencils to apply to another set of wooden beverage tags. Because the letters were small, I decided to try to use Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape to transfer them.

     

    stenciled beverage tags I stuck the tape down over the word lemonade.

    stenciled beverage tags Then I peeled back the tape.

    stenciled beverage tags I applied the tape and the word to a tag.

    vinyl letters beverage tags (stained)voila! I stained these tags. I should have let them cure before putting the letters on. (sometimes I can be so impatient)

     

    vinyl letters beverage tags (stained)Do you like the look of the dark wood better than the natural color?

     

    vinyl letters beverage tags (stained) (4)

    Chalkboard Style Beverage TagsThis is the last set of wooden beverage tags. Although none of the tags take an enormous time to make, they are time consuming. On this set I decided not to miter the corners, and to only paint one side with chalkboard paint. They went much faster.

     

    Chalkboard Style Beverage TagsI suppose they all are nice, even though each set is different. If you lost track, there were 4 variations of beverage tags. The sad part? I NEVER have a party, so I do not need these. They will be available in my booth.

     

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    What would you be serving? Tell me what would be on YOUR beverage tags.

    gail

     

    I also used spare shutter slats to cover the top of this repurposed t.v. cabinet.

    See more bits and pieces projects here

     

     

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    1. abbottaric

      September 06, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      Interesting article,i really read it heart failure is often diagnosed due lack of universally agreed definition
      and challenges in the world...Thanks,you are increased my knowledge so keep it and do well..
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    2. abbottaric

      August 16, 2012 at 10:04 am

      wow great i have read many articles about this topic and every time i learn something new so i appreciate your work...
      Thanks for all of your hard work!
      Fleur de lis purses

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    3. Johnnie

      August 09, 2012 at 4:25 pm

      Fantastic repurpose!

      Reply
    4. Carrie Barron

      August 09, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Fabulous! I also like your magazine rack. Thanks for sharing!
      Blessings,
      Carrie
      http://fiveseventeenrepurposing.blogspot.com

      Reply
    5. Linda@Coastal Charm

      August 09, 2012 at 1:17 am

      These are so darn cute Gail...love how thrifty you were in making them Thanks for coming by and the sweet comment.

      Blessings,
      Linda

      Reply
    6. Stephanie

      August 08, 2012 at 5:01 am

      I'd use them..so stinkin cute! I think I bought the wrong pouncer when you told me to get one. That isn't what I bought lol.

      Reply
    7. Full Circle Creations

      August 08, 2012 at 2:41 am

      Very cute! I don't throw parties either. Great re-purpose!

      Holly

      Reply
    8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      August 08, 2012 at 1:52 am

      Well you know what I'm going to say right? TIME TO THROW A PARTY!!!

      Reply
    9. Rosemary@villabarnes

      August 07, 2012 at 11:41 pm

      I love em, Gail. I've made tags from old wood, and it has so much more character than the ready made kind. I bet they would fly on Etsy.

      Reply
    10. Amy Sarah

      August 07, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Clever! I like the chalkboard ones the best.

      Reply
    11. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      August 07, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      That's a fantastic way to use leftovers! They all look so good, too.

      Reply
    12. Deanna @ It's Just Me

      August 07, 2012 at 6:06 pm

      Gail, you are just brilliant!!!! Love those tags. Such a GREAT idea : )
      ~ Deanna

      Reply
    13. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking

      August 07, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      Cute ideas!

      Reply
    14. Sylvia

      August 07, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      Unsweet? Really? Come on, Gail. Maybe the tags should be sweet and sweeter? 🙂 You are in the South.
      Cute idea. I love it that you are so creative with what you repurpose.

      Reply
    15. Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama

      August 07, 2012 at 3:47 pm

      so cute.. I have some slats like that saved also.

      Reply
    16. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com

      August 07, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      Those are the cutest things ever. Pinning them 🙂 I have never seen the Pouncer, but will definitely be getting myself one next time I'm out and about. Great tool. And by the way...you need to have a party and use those tags!

      Reply
    17. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate

      August 07, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      What an awesome idea! Love these!

      Reply
    18. Toqua's Crafts

      August 07, 2012 at 1:10 pm

      Great job.
      However, I must admit... I was like, "Beverage tags? What would you use beverage tags for??" I did a search and found a picture a picture of the tag hanging around a pitcher of tea and I was like, "Ohhhhhhhhh!!" LOL I guess I don't entertain enough to be able to use them either! LOL

      Reply
    19. substitutionqueen

      August 07, 2012 at 12:47 pm

      really like these, tho I, too, would have no use for them

      Reply
    20. Anonymous

      August 07, 2012 at 4:24 pm

      You could also reuse the old faded slats from wood mini blinds....

      Reply
    21. Grammy Goodwill

      August 07, 2012 at 12:16 pm

      What a great idea - and I love how you use what you have to do it!

      Reply
    22. Anne

      August 07, 2012 at 12:14 pm

      great idea!

      Reply
    23. Gail

      August 07, 2012 at 12:13 pm

      Great idea.

      Reply
    24. Terri

      August 07, 2012 at 11:46 am

      What a cute idea and a great way to use up scraps! These could be used in a bunch of different ways, just by changing the words...nice job!

      Reply
    25. Kat

      August 07, 2012 at 11:01 am

      Excellent tags! Have you ever thought of connecting them to use for a sign? Or maybe make a small decorative picket fence, or a trellace? You make me think!

      Reply
    26. galegal

      August 07, 2012 at 10:30 am

      I love these. Nothing wasted.
      We knew you wouldn't let that shoulder slow you down.

      Reply

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