A repurposed file holder can be used for so many functions. I had thought of using the one I had bought as another flower planter. I don’t need a flower planter though with summer nearly over now. As you may remember that is how I put the old lunch box that I had found to use here. I was sure I would find a kazillion uses for it when I researched Pinterest. Wrong, the only repurposed file holder I could find pinned was serving as someone’s kitchen cutting board holder. I liked the idea, but the last thing I need for my kitchen at this time is another object to clutter my counters!
Well no matter, since I knew the moment I first laid eyes on this rusty old file holder exactly what I was going to make out of it. Yes, after I paid my toonie to the kind lady I was prepared to run home and convert my yard sale find into my very own First Aide Kit. Believe it or not, I have never owned a First Aide Kit and decided it was high time that I did.
That was over two months ago! But there I was last week, snooping around in the garage for heaven knows what, when I spotted the old file holder again. Bingo! The vision of the Swiss First Aide Kit appeared again. Now finally, I have finished my repurposed file holder project. I realize that it’s going to take a whole lot of bandages to fill this kit. No problem, I’m sure as I start to de-clutter the bathroom cabinets and drawers that I’ll find all that’s necessary in filling it!
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A great way to grab it and go, though I hope it’s never needed. We have a first aid basket. Yes, I have left purchased things in the garage and forgotten all about them and more than once.
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I’m feel lucky it was even left in the garage after Tim did his cleaning of it.
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Kimberly,
Great idea making a file box a handy first aid kit to go!
We have a large paramedic bag, bright orange in color. It carries everything!
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I need to get ideas from you about what I need to fill mine, Sandy.
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Seems like a wonderful idea to me. We don’t really have a kit per say, but we do have a shelf in our bathroom linen closet that holds everything we might need unless it’s time to head to the
ER. Hope yours isn’t put to much use! Have a good week!
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Yes, I hope we don’t need it much too!
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Great idea! I have several of these. Now I’m inspired!
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Let me know if you come up with any other ideas on how to use them.
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Kim,
This is so great. How sweet to make it into a first aid box. Love it.
Kris
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Thanks, Kris. Now I just need to fill it.
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There are a few items like your long-lost file holder kicking around our place, too. Just waiting. The first aide kit idea is a great one. We have a kit in each vehicle and one in the boat. Stuff in the house tends to be scattered. Corralling it all together in one spot would make things much more organized!
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It’s really negligent that I’ve never had one before, but ‘Thank The Lord” we’ve never needed one either when we were away from home I mean.
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This is such a clever idea, Kim. How handy to have everything in one place too.
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I’ve been lucky to seldom need a first aide kit, but one never knows….
Thank you for dropping by, Connie!
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I really like the vintage look about it,, reminds me of the first aide boxes on the walls in old war movies,, I think you can google what to have on hand in a first aid box,, yours in large enough you could even have disaster supplies in it, I know one thing they say is good to have are disposable diapers,, apparently good for large wounds, heat packs, cold packs, thermometers, tape and popsickle sticks for broken fingers,, elastic bandage, those are big things that don’t normally fit in standard small kits,, we have a shoe box in the house and a small box in the car,,you will well prepared and I hope you never have to open it,,
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Laurie
this is a great help! I often see disposable diaper at the Salvation Army.
I’ll have to pick them up next time.
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Great idea, and easy to grab everything you need. This would look so cute on the bathroom shelf.
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Exactly where I want to put it. Great minds think alike, Kathleen!
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Brilliant, I say…Brilliant! That is exactly the reason my house looks the way it does! My problem is that I don’t remember what I was going to do with it! LOL! I love all your projects! And your decorating!
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It was so…easy to do too! I just sanded it and then added paint.
Thank you for your sweet remarks, Sandra.
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It looks perfect as a first aid kit. Good work.
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I want one that I can grab and throw in the car, Linda.
A real first aide kit, not just bandaides, aspirin,and salve.
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Love it Kim! My sis gave me one a while ago that they found while cleaning out her fil’s home. I hadn’t decided what to do with it yet. Like you, I didn’t need another planter. Maybe I’ll do something similar and use it on my medical tray for décor.
hugs,
Jann
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It would look great with your medical tray, Jann.
Or I bet you can come up with something I’ve never dreamed of.
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Perfect. My boys would love if I did this for our first aid cabinet in our bathroom. 🙂 Great idea!
Carla
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I’ve seen those and love the look, Carla!
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It turned out great and what a clever new purpose for the file holder!
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Thank you, Carol!
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Awesome re-purpose project…looks great…and useful, too!
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It was so easy too, Linda.
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That’s a great idea! I think we have a similar file cabinet that is just sitting around too and could be used for something more useful than collecting dust. Thanks for sharing this!
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Believe it or not we have one we are still using for files!
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Well, every self respecting diy’er needs a first aid kit within reach, and when it’s this cute, so much the better ;).
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They say to have one you can grab, so I’m going to finally get with the program, Doreen!
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This is a terrific idea! And a good way to get all the stuff out of the cabinet and drawers into one place. Hope it’s never needed, tho!
I can’t count the number of times I’ve put something away and forgot about it! Glad I’m not the only one. 🙂
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It will hold plenty and I want to do it up right!
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That is me, exactly! I buy things I couldn’t possibly live without and then months later find them forgotten in some corner. But it is never too late – your file holder is so pretty and should serve you well.
Amalia
xo
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I glad I finally ran across it or it might have been years!
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I’m wondering what kind of paint you used for the red cross? I think this would be perfect to put medical files in!!
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Gigi-I used red craft paint for the cross. I have seen were another person used
red tape for her project. I didn’t have any so I opted for what was on hand.
I spray painted the white, after sanding with metal flat paint.
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This is really cute! Love the idea! Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Thursday. Have a great week!
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Thanks for sponsoring the party, Lela.
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Brilliantly clever and indeed a great idea.
I am going to keep my eye open for something like that..
Hugs
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