In today's digital age where recipes are just a few clicks away on the internet, the humble recipe card may seem like a relic of the past. However, there is a unique charm and practicality to handwritten or printed recipe cards that have stood the test of time.
Despite the convenience of digital platforms and apps, many still prefer the tactile experience of flipping through a stack of recipe cards, each one holding a personal story or memory. Recipe cards can also serve as treasured heirlooms, passed down through generations, making them more than just instructions for cooking a dish.
In a world saturated with screens and digital distractions, the simplicity and authenticity of a recipe card can offer a sense of connection and joy that transcends technology.
If you still enjoy having a recipe card, then you're sure to like this project 😊
Upcycled Recipe Card Stand
Here is what this recipe card stand looked like when I found it at the thrift store.
I still sell recipe boxes with vintage cards in my Etsy shop so I thought there might be a market for this if it was given a little makeover and at just $3.99, I stuck it in my cart at the last minute.
I took it apart and sanded it a little. The old sticker pulled right off with no soaking or scraping. Then I painted the stand and the back of the card holder with Woodland Green by DecoArt.
I decided to cover the front with this cute vintage-inspired paper by Cosmo Cricket.
I used Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the stand and then cut the shape with a utility knife.
Then I sanded the edges to remove any paper that might still be sticking out along the edges.
There are two little metal U-shaped rings that hold the recipe cards and they just pull out to add or replace cards.
This stand did not have any recipe cards with it but as luck would have it, I had some thrifted recipe cards! They came in a scrapbooking paper pad with six cards per sheet.
They have several different card designs.
I made the dividers with some vintage index card tabs and printed new tabs on my printer and then punched them out with a square paper punch.
I used a glue stick to fold them over the each card.
Then I had some fun decorating each index card.
Here they all are.
And to top it all off, I made a "Recipes" card for the top.
What do you think? Do you prefer recipe cards or do you like to view them online?
I love looking through my old recipe cards and I use them often. many are in my mother's handwriting, so they are real treasures. This card holder turned out so cute and I love the color you picked!
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I love looking through my old recipe cards and I use them often. many are in my mother's handwriting, so they are real treasures. This card holder turned out so cute and I love the color you picked!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gina, I have some of my grandma's handwritten recipe cards too. They mean a lot and bring back lots of memories don't they? :)
DeleteSuper cute! You'll be able to sell that in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteThank you Florence ☺️
DeleteWhat a cool makeover! This would be a super nice way to display keepsake recipe cards!
ReplyDeleteYes! You could buy clear plastic sleeves to put them in so you could use them without worrying about getting them dirty.
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