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    Home » Repurposed Items » Repurposed Shutter (magazine rack)

    Repurposed Shutter (magazine rack)

    Published by Gail | Published October 10, 2018 | Updated December 5, 2022
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    Easy repurposed shutter project uses part of a bi-fold door with every other slat removed to make a shutter magazine rack. Fun idea to keep you organized. Step by step directions with great tips on removing slats! #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #upcycle #shutter via @repurposedlifeEasy repurposed shutter project uses part of a bi-fold door with every other slat removed to make a shutter magazine rack. Fun idea to keep you organized. Step by step directions with great tips on removing slats! #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #upcycle #shutter via @repurposedlife

    I love a quick and easy repurposed shutter magazine rack project! I also love using bi-fold doors when I don't have a shutter on hand.

    Shutter Magazine Rack

    Green Shutter Magazine Rack

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    Use a Louvered Door in Lieu of a Shutter

    This particular project is ½ of a bi-fold door similar to this one. Bi-fold louvered doors are inexpensive at second hand shops. I have made other shutter magazine holders by removing every other slat. Generally I would put the claw end of a hammer in the middle and do a quick snap, then remove the slat from each side.

    Video How To Make a Repurposed Shutter Magazine Rack

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    But thanks to my Dremel Multi-Max I found a much easier way to remove the slats. I’ve never had a tool before that does flush cuts!

    Remove Every Other Slat to Make Shutter Magazine Rack

    making a shutter magazine rack

     Since I had never used one, it did take me a few tries to get it flush.

    The Multi-Max is an awesome tool! There are many accessories available for it. I actually used it a lot when I removed layers of flooring while installing laminate floors.

    You can see here that one of the slats came out. I think that I removed it before I realized that I should try the Dremel Multi-Max. I just stuck it back in the hole and then cut it off flush.

    If you don't have this tool, you can use a small had saw. You can see how I did this kind of project without the tool in my post

    Repurposed Slats make Great Paint Sticks

    Look at all the new paint stirrers I have now! Smile And, the shutter magazine rack is almost done!

    Option B to Remove Shutter Slats

    If you don't have a Dremmel, you can use a hammer to "snap" out every other slat, then fill the holes with putty or spackling.

    I switched the blade out and put the sander on the Multi-Max, to smooth out the rough places.

    I used a paint sprayer to apply a quick coat of primer. Using a paint brush to paint shutters is no fun at all!

    Paint Repurposed Shutter or Bi-Fold Door

    Then I spray painted the repurposed shutter with a pretty green paint.

    Embellish and Hang Shutter Magazine Rack

    To finish it off, I applied a flourish that I cut with my Silhouette Portrait.

    Now it's time to take a look at more great thrift store projects because it's Thrift Store Decor Wednesday!

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    1. Pedro polena

      October 12, 2018 at 8:39 am

      I follow your work and I love most of all the changes you made, and myself when i need, do some changes too. Your imagination is out of limit. Congratulations from portugal.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        October 12, 2018 at 8:57 am

        Hello Portugal! I'm so happy to hear from you. Your comment makes my day!

        thank you, thank you, thank you!

        gail

    2. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      October 11, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      This is so very clever!!! Of course, that doesn't surprise me!!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        October 12, 2018 at 8:59 am

        awwww, you're so sweet Christy!

        gail

    3. Maryann

      October 10, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      Oh I could use this in my office - love the color too!!!

      Reply
    4. Meari

      October 10, 2018 at 1:50 pm

      What a great idea! I have a tool with the different attachments similar to the Dremel. Now, I have another project to try with it!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        October 12, 2018 at 9:01 am

        Nice to hear from you Meari!

        I hope things are great with you. Have fun with your next project!

        gail

    5. Pam

      October 10, 2018 at 10:39 am

      That turned out great! I will never look at a shutter the same way again!

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        October 12, 2018 at 9:02 am

        Thanks Pam! I think I need to make a few more of these. I have some bi-fold doors in my stash. lol

        gail

    6. girlfromwva

      June 19, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      🙂 really like this. thanks for the instructions & step-by-step pics! i am sure whoever bought it in Glendale is still enjoying it!

      Reply
    7. ann

      November 20, 2013 at 9:04 am

      Love this idea!

      Reply
    8. Cathy

      November 07, 2013 at 3:09 pm

      Awesome use of a shutter. Love the Multi-Max. I have an older Dremel and love it, too. Just out of curiosity, how much did you sell it for? I probably would have bought it!!

      Reply
    9. megan

      May 31, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      Love this tutorial, it was featured on the At Play Blog today!
      http://www.atplayonline.com
      and added to the craft directory at http://craftsatplay.com/

      Megan

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.net

        May 31, 2013 at 1:08 pm

        Thanks so much Megan!

        gail

    10. Mariee@FlagsandGifts.com

      January 12, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      What a great idea!

      Reply
    11. Anonymous

      December 03, 2012 at 6:07 am

      Also curious how the magazines don't fall through????

      Reply
    12. Anonymous

      August 24, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      What is keeping the magazines from falling through?

      Reply
    13. Doreen

      August 23, 2012 at 8:02 pm

      Just found this fantastic shutter makeover. The green is beautiful. I love repurposing shutters. I would love for you to come by my post for a visit to see my version:

      http://altered-artworks.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-shutter-to-think-of-possibilities.html

      Reply
    14. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life

      July 15, 2012 at 6:00 pm

      I love this project!!!

      Dee

      Reply
    15. Meari

      April 10, 2012 at 6:09 pm

      I must've missed this one when you first published!

      Great project idea.

      Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Candie@Craftbaby.com

      April 03, 2012 at 9:34 pm

      LOVING this magazine rack! The color is amazing and its so clever!

      Reply
    17. Arctic Lily's Loops

      March 03, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      Came across your site on pinterest. I have long been wanting to do something about the magazines stacked up behind our toilet in our guest bathroom. When I saw this I knew I had to make it! Not nearly as good or professional looking as yours but not bad for a novice at DIY projects. I show it on my blog and of course reference your site. No more magazines stacked behind my toilet! http://arcticlilysloops.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-magazine-rack.html

      Reply
    18. Jamie

      March 01, 2012 at 12:50 pm

      oh my gosh what a great idea!

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    19. MsAngelasFinds

      January 06, 2012 at 2:18 am

      This is so cute! It would be great in my craft room with all my crafty magazines in it!

      Reply
    20. Sabrina

      January 01, 2012 at 8:12 pm

      I love this project!

      Reply
    21. Caitlin

      November 08, 2011 at 3:33 am

      What a great project! I'm definitely saving this idea for later.

      Reply
    22. Jen Ell

      November 07, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      This is a wonderful idea. I featured a link to it on my blog.

      http://jenellsrevenge.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-tutorial-link-shutter-magazine-rack.html

      Reply
    23. Jen @ My Own Road

      November 02, 2011 at 6:13 pm

      This is so perfect! I have a shutter that I've been meaning to do something with. I think I just found my "something"! Pinning this!

      Reply
    24. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking

      October 29, 2011 at 3:41 am

      LOVE LOVE LOVE this Gail! I can't scored used shutters for the life of me. I'm putting your lovely magazine rack in the Spotlight this weekend. Have a great one!

      Reply
    25. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking

      October 29, 2011 at 3:41 am

      LOVE LOVE LOVE this Gail! I can't scored used shutters for the life of me. I'm putting your lovely magazine rack in the Spotlight this weekend. Have a great one!

      Reply
    26. Maureen

      October 28, 2011 at 6:02 am

      This is ridiculously genius! Just absolutely genius!!
      I would love for you to link up my my very first Fresh Friday Link Party!
      http://www.releasemecreations.com/2011/10/fresh-fridays-link-party.html

      Reply
    27. Shelly @A Creative Space

      October 28, 2011 at 12:55 am

      I am so glad you posted this!! I just happen to have a shutter from a friend, and my husband gave me a Dremel for Christmas last year. I am so giddy, I feel like I am the one who just made this... 🙂

      Reply
    28. redfly

      October 27, 2011 at 7:44 pm

      Very neat idea. Gonna have to do it sometime. I am getting jealous of all the "Silhouette people". :0) Looks like there are all kinds of wonderful projects to be done.

      Melissa
      redflycreations.blogspot.com

      Reply
    29. Quilted Cupcake

      October 27, 2011 at 6:45 pm

      Love the shutter project. And, now I'm thinking I need that Dremel tool, too. Looks less scary than the big tools hubby uses. And, I have a shutter that's ready to go!

      I get lots of stuff at Habitat's ReStore - great place (but dangerous for me to spend too much time there!)

      I'd love for you to share this project (or any of your others) on my new weekly link party, Thrifty Thursdays. It's just getting going. Here's the link:

      http://quiltedcupcake.blogspot.com/2011/10/thrifty-thursday-3.html

      Reply
    30. Holly

      October 27, 2011 at 2:40 pm

      Wow... this turned out great! Thank you for sharing your idea!

      Reply
    31. Life With Lucy

      October 27, 2011 at 5:14 am

      This is awesome! You are so talented. This looks professionally made for sure. I'd definitely buy it if I saw it in a store. Love the color too. And what a fun little tool. I'll have to keep that on my wish list! Thanks so much for sharing this!

      Reply
    32. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine

      October 27, 2011 at 2:42 am

      Absolutely love this! And such a pretty color too. I will definitely be making this.

      Reply
    33. Full Circle Creations

      October 26, 2011 at 8:12 pm

      Great idea! Love how it turned out!

      Holly

      Reply
    34. Kammy Wielenga

      October 26, 2011 at 3:15 am

      Totally lovin' that! I have some shutters that I'm pretty sure would love to look like yours. 🙂 I'd also LOVE for you to link up over at Trash 2 Treasure Tuesdays over on the Korner if you get a chance! http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-3.html

      Reply
    35. moonsword

      October 25, 2011 at 11:11 am

      Supercool idea! Great for hanging scarves too!
      Visiting from TCB. Thanks!

      Reply
    36. Deborah March

      October 25, 2011 at 3:50 am

      Oooohhh Gail...this is SO pretty! Love the addition of the Silhouette flourish...what a perfect finishing touch!

      Reply
    37. Terri

      October 24, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      LOVE this...and so would my daughter. She is a magazine freak, this would be perfect for her!

      I wish shutters were not so hard to find...I have been looking for them to make a headboard for months and I just am not finding them. I go to Restore weekly, but it seems they have either become more popular and sell fast or else no one even has them to donate anymore!

      Reply
      • Tiffanie

        April 25, 2013 at 8:53 pm

        Habitat for humanity restore usually has tons of the shutters in chantilly and alexandria

    38. I Play Outside The Box

      October 24, 2011 at 11:41 am

      You have just the neatest tools....I'm jealous. Ü

      Your project turned out great...I'm not surprised it sold!

      Reply
    39. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

      October 24, 2011 at 11:27 am

      Love the flush cut capability of that tool. Santa simply must bring me that one! Got my paint sprayer Saturday, woo hoo! Can't wait to use it!

      Reply
    40. Sharon

      October 24, 2011 at 11:07 am

      I love that magazine rack. I need to make one for my scrapbook magazines.

      Seeing that tool makes me remember last Christmas. Its been on my wish list for a while. Last Christmas my then 24 year old son bought it for me and I made him return it because he needed shoes for work and I didn't have the money to get them. So he returned it and used the money to get his shoes. What we do for our children. Love them forever.

      Sharon

      Reply
    41. Betsy

      October 19, 2011 at 7:19 pm

      What a great little tool. Love the new magazine rack and I'm not surprised it sold.

      Reply

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