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Mail & Paper Organizer

in Before and Afters, DIY/Crafts, Home Decor, Organization, Organization Tips, Redo on 15/08/11

In our new house, we really needed a place to put mail and important papers that we might want on hand, especially with school starting soon. I didn’t want them just out looking cluttery or junky so I needed something. I found this hanging file holder at goodwill for a couple bucks.

I sanded it a little, primed and painted it with white paint. Looked good, but kind of plain. I wanted to add a little decorative touch to take it up a notch. I found this candle sconce at salvation army a few months back for like $1.

 I just unscrewed the scalloped plate from the sconce and painted it white. It was a dark greenish blue…although you can’t tell from the picture. I then painted a coat of lighter blue that I picked out to match my curtains I am going to make. Martha Stewart’s Tropical Surf.

I just glued it on the front of the file folder with some liquid nails and now its ready to use! I love how it turned out. It’s a good compliment to my desk I just refinished.

I love how it turned out!

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  1. Tres Chere Vintage Market says

    August 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm

    I have two of the ugly file folders put away. But with your info they will be coming out of storage and be beautiful again!! Great idea,Thanks!

    http://trescherechattel.blogspot.com/

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  2. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com says

    August 15, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    This is beautiful! I have been roaming the Home Goods isles for a month trying to find a pretty mail organizer and this is fabulous! Now I am going to make my own. Thanks for the inspiration! I am a new follower and would love for you to link up at my Savvy HomeMade blog party at http://www.homesavvyatoz.com/2011/08/14/blog-party-3/

    I look forward to blogging with you!

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  3. Jill says

    August 16, 2011 at 2:21 am

    How lovely! Great use of that candle sconce plate!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. Kim@todayismysome-day says

    August 16, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Great idea using thrifted finds! I’ll keep my eyes open for one of these mail organizers now 🙂

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  5. Gallamore West says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:00 am

    I love this! Amazing how a little paint can magically transform something. Beautiful job!
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

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  6. pigskinsandpigtails says

    August 17, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Very nice! I’m trying to get control of our mail area. I’m going to be on the lookout for one of these organizers.

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  7. Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies says

    August 17, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Looks fantastic. Love the added detail. Great paper station.

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  8. Amanda says

    August 17, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    Looks fantastic with the paint, and the detail makes it super cute!

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  9. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    August 18, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Oh it looks so great! Gotta love paint – it instantly changes and makes things look amazing!
    Jo-Anna

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  10. Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com says

    August 21, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Thank you so much for linking up at Savvy HomeMade Monday. I LOVE your mail organizer!

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  11. Ellie says

    August 22, 2011 at 2:58 am

    That’s so cool! Why don’t I ever find these treasures at Goodwill? Maybe I just don’t go enough… Love the new look!

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