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What To Do With a 10 Pound Wheel Hub?

December 10, 2013 by Barb 26 Comments

Why yes, yes I did haul home a 10 pound rusty wagon wheel hub…
Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

who could resist such a thing?

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times… so, what to do with it?

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

well… you turn it into a vase…

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

Isn’t it amazing how objects can be made to look so old and rusty? The hub is authentic, the star… not so much…

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

I thought it looked pretty with my vintage baking powder tin (this is about as close I have gotten to baking anything this season)…

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

I found this cute little light spray at one of our little shops in town. Boy they can sure get you when you walk into a store and see all the pretty, sparkly displays…

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

… pretty… I actually have this little arrangement set up on a side table in the dining room/living room and it looks warm, so warm… but because there’s a mirror behind it, it’s impossible to photograph. I haven’t figured out how to do that yet without getting myself and and all the other reflections in the picture as well.

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

But, there you have it…

Wagon Wheel Hub turned vase, Keeping With The Times

… that’s what you do with a 10 pound wagon wheel hub!

Update: In response to TexWisGirl who suggested I could use it as a weapon:

Yes…
It was Miss Barbara…
In the Dining Room…
With the Wheel Hub…

:)

Filed Under: DIY AND CRAFTS, HOME DECOR Tagged With: diy, home decor

Comments

  1. Gina says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:16 am

    Perfect!!!! This would be an awesome addition to our home. I love it.

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  2. Kathy Schroeder says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:27 am

    You are so creative!! Beautiful arrangement!! and where, oh where did you find that fabulous rusty ol’ star??

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  3. amy of four corners design says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:32 am

    I would have definitely brought that hub home too – love the fluting on the bottom…and the rust…you created the perfect arrangement!

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    • Barb says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you, Amy!

      Reply
  4. TexWisGirl says

    December 10, 2013 at 8:40 am

    really, really cute. and suitable for a weapon in case of emergencies.

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    • Barb says

      December 10, 2013 at 1:43 pm

      lol, TexWisGirl!
      It was Miss Barbara…
      In the Dining Room…
      With the Wheel Hub…

      Reply
  5. Gail says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:43 am

    Look at you with your mad decorating skills, lights and all. I’d have never thought to use this piece in such a way. Very nice!

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    • JACQUELINE HOLLIMAN says

      December 10, 2013 at 9:51 am

      I Love the Wheel hub idea. My husband recently brought one home from his Mothers place that had sat around here and there before she passed. It still has the wood around it. I am Christmas decorating OUT for this year but I am sure I will be trying some similar thing with it in the near future. YOU are VERY CREATIVE.!! I Enjoy all you share. Thank you Jacqueline

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      • Barb says

        December 10, 2013 at 3:26 pm

        Thank you so much, Jacqueline! I so appreciate your kind comment!

        Reply
  6. Cheryl M says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:19 am

    OMG Barb! YOU are so crafty! Once again, LOVING your images AND your decorations! Beautiful!! Hmmm, wonder if my hubby has a wheel hub lying around. I’m going to have to inspect his “junk” a little closer!

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    • Barb says

      December 11, 2013 at 5:07 am

      :)

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  7. Michelle B says

    December 10, 2013 at 11:44 am

    You turned that rusty wheel hub into a beautiful decoration!! I would have thrown it away! You are very creative.

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  8. Radish says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Great Work. And have a wonderful holiday season.

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  9. Dotti says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Okay, first I will tell you I’m laughing out loud that you brought that thing home. Who could resist it? I could! But the trick’s on me. I’m in awe with what you did to it. Absolutely. Beautiful. Yes.

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    • Barb says

      December 10, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      I had a little giggle myself, Dotti!

      Reply
  10. lisa says

    December 10, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    Oh my, I could photograph the life out of this thing!!!
    Pure genius, Barb!

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  11. Susie says

    December 11, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Aren’t you clever! You’re the best recycler I’ve ever seen!

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  12. Kia says

    December 11, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    You are so creative, what a fab idea! And so beautifully done too! :)

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  13. kelly kardos says

    December 13, 2013 at 7:02 am

    OHHHH-That has got to be THE MOST creative thing i’ve seen repurposed…EVER! I need a book or a guide to help me “see”things! And that window/mirror….is THAT something you’ve made? I adore anything rusty and crusty! beautiful snaps Barbara (Are you a CLUE fan?)

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    • Barb says

      December 13, 2013 at 7:12 am

      Thank you, Kelly!! I appreciate your kind comments – and yes – I am a Clue fan! As a “child” I used to get real upset about it if I didn’t win! ;)

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  14. Beverly says

    December 13, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Oh gosh! Look what beautiful decoration you made!! Seriously love that piece of art Barb! Don’t you just love those little lights on stems? My son added them into his curly willow bouquet…now I know I need to head to my favorite little shop. :) Love this!

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    • Barb says

      December 13, 2013 at 7:11 am

      Thank you so much, Beverly! :)

      Reply
  15. Sylvia says

    December 13, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Oh, what a great arrangement, Barb !
    Such a creative idea, love rusty things … everything is so beautiful !
    Nice weekend,
    Sylvia

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  16. kim klassen says

    December 13, 2013 at 10:59 am

    you are a girl after my own heart!!!
    this is AMAZING….

    as are you!

    sending love…..xo, Kim
    p.s. when I’m back on solid ground I’d love to connect with you lovely Barb…. talk soon

    Reply
  17. Kendra@ Creative Ambitions says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Love this rusty beaut!! You added the perfect touch to it!

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  18. Sherry says

    December 13, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    I love this! The arrangement is just gorgeous. I have always been a sucker for old junk but I have never run across one of these. I’m going to keep my eye out for one.

    Reply

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