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2:17 pm - Thu, Feb 16, 2012: 58 notes

Here are a couple of ideas for repurposing wooden alphabet blocks:
Stack blocks on tables or attach them to walls to display photos or other small items. (via Pinterest)
Attach screws to wood blocks to make drawer or cabinet pulls. (Idea and photo below via Repurposed playground.)

Here are a couple of ideas for repurposing wooden alphabet blocks:

Stack blocks on tables or attach them to walls to display photos or other small items. (via Pinterest)

Attach screws to wood blocks to make drawer or cabinet pulls. (Idea and photo below via Repurposed playground.)

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Cool way to display small photos… Maybe polaroids?
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