A few weeks ago someTexas bloggers and I met in Round Top, Texas for the Round Top Antiques fair to socialize and shop for fun finds we could up-cycle or “flip.” Among other things, I found these awesome little zinc sap collecting cups:
As soon as I saw them, I knew they had to be mine . So much so in fact, I didn’t even notice the ginormous stuffed buffalo head hovering within inches above my head! (I wish I had a picture of that big buffalo and my reaction!) The best part? Each cup was only $1.50!
Just as the name implies, these cute zinc cups were originally used to collect sap.
I am currently using them in three different ways (but I have a few other holiday ideas for them that I will be sharing throughout the season.)
1. Desk and School Supply Storage:
I love using old stuff for storage. These little cups could not only hold pencils, but they could hold paper clips, rubber bands, scissors, you name it!
2. Vase
I know this is a no-brainer, but I still love a vintage vases for garden cuttings. It just makes a simple arrangement so special don’t you think?
3. Votive Holder
A pretty tablescape needs candles and something simple and vintage adds an extra dimension.
I absolutely adore how these cups look on my fall table. (I’ll be sharing this table display with a “how-to” soon!)
I found so many cool things at Round Top, I shared some of them here. I’ll be posting more uses for my zinc sap collecting cups soon as well as some other up-cycle projects that I intend to use for the holidays.
Have you found any great up-cycled finds lately?
Thanks so much for reading today!
Hi Julie, I love your new find….the zinc cups, they are so versatile! Of course I love the roses in it….so pretty!
Have a great weekend!
moni
Thanks, Moni! I love them, too! Enjoy your weekend!
Julie
They are cute…I saw some larger zinc buckets at the Country Living Fair…love the way you have used them so beautifully!…Round Top is on my bucket list!!!
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