Rummage Sale Duck Plaque Repurposed As Wall Plant Pocket

March 24, 2024

Rummage Sale Duck Plaque Repurposed As Wall Plant Pocket



Photo of a $1 garage sale find needing a makeover.
I found this $1 wooden duck plaque at a local fundraiser rummage sale.

I thought it was perfect for a makeover.

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Photo of wall pocket repurpose in progress.
The whole duck/cattail 3D decoration came off with one screw on the back.

Photo of wall pocket repurpose in progress.
I had this oval metal planter in my crafting stash.  I purchased it a Hobby Lobby a couple of years back at 50% off or $4.99. (probably a Spring sale item.)

Photo of wall pocket repurpose in progress.
I thought the size and rustic finish of the planter paired well with the rustic wood plaque.

After sanding and cleaning the plaque, I attached the planter. 

Washing down the wood with hot soapy Dawn dish soap water, and the dry sanding lightened up the dark stain.

Photo of wall pocket repurpose in progress.
Two screws attached the planter to the bottom wooden ledge on the plaque.

I actually think a vintage loaf pan would have worked well too.

Photo of Tim Holtz Factory Metal Tags.
I love these Tim Holtz Factory Tags.  They add a bit of vintage flair to my projects. I have used several of these tags on other projects already.

I just nailed the Machine Works and Supply Co. tag to the top horizontal board of the plaque.

Photo of a repurposed, rustic wall pocket planter.
Here is the finished rustic wall pocket planter hanging on my side garage door.

There was already a sawtooth hanger on the back of the plaque when I purchased it.

Photo of a repurposed, rustic wall pocket planter.
Faux greenery made the wall pocket planter come alive.

Of course a real plant could be planted in the oval container too. I would probably put a plastic oval liner in the planter first to protect the metal from corrosion. 

Photo of a repurposed, rustic wall pocket planter.
An easy DIY repurpose!

Photo of a repurposed, rustic wall pocket planter.
I'm planning to hang the wall pocket outside under my covered patio.

Photo of a repurposed, rustic wall pocket planter.

Photo of a repurposed, rustic wall pocket planter.
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Thanks for reading my blog, Carlene

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  1. I LOVE it, Carlene. Just my style! Wish I could find one of both of those pieces! Thanks for sharing this make-over!

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  2. So cool! You always have the greatest ideas!

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  3. Oh my Carlene... your rustic wall pocket turned out SO adorable! Like it should have been that to begin with! I love how you artfully pull things together.

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