How a fan blade can make your entryway prettier and more organized (really!) | Hometalk

Do you have old fan blades kicking around in your home or garage? If so, it's time to get creative!
In this video, Hometalker Royce shares a genius way to upcycle old fan blades. Royce takes her old fan blades and transforms them into adorable storage hooks that had a gorgeous touch of personality to her home. This upcycle project is not only easy, but also really affordable and fun to do.
Will you give this DIY idea a go? Let us know in the comments section down below.
0:00 1. Intro
0:20 2. Removing the hardware
0:50 3. Sanding the fan blade
1:40 4. Priming
2:01 5. Decoupaging
4:10 6. Attaching the hardware
5:30 7. Reveal
5:43 8. Outro
Tools and materials: Fan blades, screw driver, sanding block, cloth, decoupage paper, scissors, glue, paint brush, spatula, pliers
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[@Rhondas_Flippin_Life]

In the process of taking down all our old ceiling fans and now I know what to do with them! Awesome upcycle idea! I'll have plenty to give as gifts or sell at the craft fair too

[@rockreader4298]

Rhonda, not only that, but after you are left with the motors, which my husband said generally are strong and long lasting, so in demand by many DIYers. Can be sold as a group on-line or your local crgslst under materials or crafting/art section. ( :

[@user-uo3dh8bq5o]

шедеврально!!!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I’ve seen fan blades used in many ways but not like this- this is amazing! Thank you for the great tutorial!

[@Freedom-ys1rw]

Great idea done with a pretty decoupage floral print.🥰🌸🌹🌸

[@lisawiles-upman4049]

I love this unique way to refurbish fan blades. All three are gorgeous!

[@Pez2176]

You’ve got many minds spinning w- this great idea. I think it would even be great to use this idea on your bedroom (or any room) ceiling fan. You could buy a cheaper fan and easily make it look like a million bucks….so unique. I love this!

[@lanamimes8310]

I love love this idea!! It's so high end, and easy to customize to someone's decor. Thanks for a great idea.

[@kayhenry6293]

What a creative idea! They are fabulous.

[@IngaHicks]

Very very nice idea!! Who would have thought repurposing ceiling fan blades would turn out this beautiful and genius???

[@zainabsiddiqui7358]

They look so lovely. Thank you for sharing. Regards from Scotland.

[@michelleadamchak1330]

I absolutely love this idea!! You are brilliant. This video comes in a timely fashion for me as we are remodeling, and I have 10 fan blades at my disposal. Heartfelt thanks for sharing your creative genius!🧡🦋🧡

[@momadog5687]

Hmmm 🤔 I have fan blades! What an adorable and functional idea! I like how you can hang your housecoat on the rounded hook and not the little one that can leave a peck in the neck.

[@MS-bf4qj]

This makes me feel better about taking my spare fan blades to the thrift store when we started packing to move! I kept thinking people would be able to use them, and this is a great idea!!

[@janetgant5572]

So awesome! I kept my old fan blades to make a huge wall flower! Haven’t done it yet but I still have the ambition lol! Great job! ❤️

[@lisaharvey4740]

I’m thrilled this came up in my feed. I have been saving two sets of fan blades trying to figure out what To do with them.

[@dochubbell]

Ingenious idea. You could also apply this same idea to redoing, (updating), the operating fans in your home. It would be a great change out look.

[@kimnimz3417]

What a cute idea!!!!!! I always see fan blades at thrift stores . I am going to use this idea in my barn to hold tack for my rescue horses!!

[@mariatrejo3050]

NOW THAT IS AN ABSOLUTELY NEAT/ FABULOUS IDEA!!!! THANK FOR SHARING.

[@mhfarmgirl1969]

The fan would look gorgeous done like this as a fan!! I love the way the blades look with that paper on them!!

[@whoathatsanicememe3093]

I like the coat hook idea but I think I may try this and add a led light bar or strip and make sconces... Thank you for the inspiration!

[@fishingwithsubrenia6404]

That's a great idea! Please consider doing a response video if you!

[@agbabon]

whoathatsanicememe 🌟Thanks for the light idea! What a great addition! 👍

[@sheilagravely5621]

Whoa...that is an amazing idea. TFS.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏

[@mmariemarkel7482]

@whoa that's a nice meme What the what and shut the front door, I adore your idea of making them into sconces. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure gonna do some like that cause, even though the idea is ingenious, I don't have use for such cute hooks.

[@rockreader4298]

Whoa, yes a strip light around the perimeter would be a nice way to light it up too.

[@UIV7096]

I know we are a digital generation, however it never ceases to amaze me such creative ability we all have to be creative! Amazing Job Beautiful 🥰

[@elizabethjarrett8473]

Brilliant !!! Just passed this on to my daughter who replaced hers for something to match her entryway. She'll love this idea and so do I. Thank you. They're beautiful 😍

[@bjpalm1994]

Oh wow! That is too cool! Great use of old fan blades!👍🏾👍🏾

[@gwencrable7286]

That's really beautiful and a great upcycling idea.👍🏾❤

[@Sojourner927]

FINALLY! An idea for my fan blades. I have been looking forever. Thank you. Pretty. Nice job!

[@judygantz1005]

Such a good idea. Came out beautiful ❤️. I'll definitely try as soon as I find an old ceiling fan 🙂💞

[@thebastardgift]

Wow. That is so smart and easy to do and attractive and useful. I love that paper design. 💙💙💙

[@darlaavard3318]

Love the color and print of the paper you used. Great way to use the old fan blades. Thanks for sharing.

[@vjhreeves]

Love seeing a new DIY upcycle I have never seen before. Clever!

[@ddee51-g2g2]

Wonderfully Creative... They turned out gorgeous!👍🏾👍🏾

[@joywrenncreative]

I don't think I would have ever come up with that idea! Such vision!

[@sandracedar368]

Clever; thank you 🤗

[@pathanada4957]

Those are really nice and the wider edge on the hardware keeps the jacket collars more shapely!

[@sherrypilkington6406]

What a clever idea. It turned out beautifully. 👏👏😍

[@sueoneal2249]

That was a great use of old fan blades! Thanks for sharing.

[@los2834]

Very clever. Your instructions were great. I needed the details you included. Like adding the washer for strenth

[@tamibechtle4388]

Love it! I have two sets of fan blades and could not figure out what to do with them. I didn't want to throw them out either. Thanks for the great idea.

[@MissMolly3377]

I have been saving some fan blades, to make projects with. What a "fan"tastic idea.

[@melissatodd560]

What a creative way to repurpose your fan blades! It's difficult to lose the "recycled" feel to projects that aim to reduce the amount of waste we produce each year. You have managed to produce something which I would be willing to buy new supplies to create the same end product, and it's just genius that I don't have to - you have a new subscriber. Also, I enjoyed how clear and concise your instructions were and you are pleasant to listen to - a win/win. Thank-you!

[@michaelmoss5476]

Wonderful Idea. Gets me thinking about Decoupaging some fan blades and just putting them back in the ceiling fans.

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

First timer. Cutest craft ever!

[@lloydpatterson823]

@Hometalk Let Me say: AWESOME VIDEO 🏆🙌💪 I'm a 40yr Young Man,in Construction/Remodeling My whole life & I've never thought of this. Nor even thought to repurp fan blades🤯🤔 Kudos Young Lady 🙌🏆 Also great content on all Ur platforms!🙌🙌💪💪Ty LIVE LOVE LIFE. STAY BLESSED

[@suzannefronzaglio2427]

Now that is a very clever "re-purposing" of an item. And it doesn't look junky or cheap. I would have never thought of turning that fan blade into anything useful. 👍😊

[@annettep.1605]

Beautiful job of repurposing fanblades. You're so creative. I'm so happy for you. Keep up the great work. 🙂💐🌻🦋

[@karlaristow3816]

Very clear and easy to understand. Thank you

[@kimberlyobrien132]

What an awesome upcycling idea!

[@anavillanueva6289]

Omg! Amazing!!! Aww I love it!! I' been saving some fans for a year waiting for something fabulous! Now you have inspired me! Thanks!!

[@gourdhead22]

Great idea.. very nice for those small areas you need a hook. Thanks

[@SpaLaLand]

I absolutely adore your creative mind. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@vampgirl92496]

Wow! Thank you. I have a few sitting around in my craft room. Was trying to decide on a use. BINGO!

[@randomvagaries5140]

Finally! An outstanding DIY!

[@katanderson6788]

Bunch of thumbs up!! What a great idea and so easy! 💯

[@wallab731]

What an absolutely wonderful idea! Of course I must make one or two.....or three or four or five for my home!

[@sherikuykendall2621]

This is such a great idea. They look wonderful...

[@lauraparker3324]

Brilliant idea. Loved the paper. But, I would love a hidden technique for hiding the wall hanger

[@shesgotmmph]

This is great! wish we could be walked through how to attach to wall surfaces though .

[@angelawarren3600]

My thoughts exactly! I was like - wait! wait! How did you hang them on the wall??????????????!!!!!

[@mmariemarkel7482]

IMHO. Hook and loop would work great and make it renter friendly as well. I would go for 75 -100lbs and use two sets of hook and loop top and bottom. Overkill on the weight is far better than underkill, I'm thinking.

[@klaritydawn]

So pretty and Amazingly Clever. My mind would have Never thought to do this....WOW!

[@meshadow1952]

So very clever!! Thank you for sharing!!😄

[@vtlady52]

Wow! When you said you were using as hanger, I was confused. Hanger?? Well, well. To my surprise and delight, it is a hanger! And, it is great. I also learned something new with the decoupage. I love using the sanding block and sanding down and away. Does such a great job, works really well. I appreciate this DIY very much and am going to make this. Thanks!

[@khaleesi324]

Very nice concept. I was searching for ideas for my backdoor/ kitchen entrance for coats. As it's a very small space.

[@naubaucat]

Awesome job! I can't wait to get rid of this outdated fan in my bedroom to try this.

[@mmariemarkel7482]

Or....save some money and use this idea to update it and start looking for free fans curbside to do this idea with. Just a thought.

[@vickeyfoster3846]

That was really thoughtful and it looks beautiful I'm just so upset cuz I threw my old fan out they had some pretty nice wide blade but I have one more ceiling fan I'm going to replace and I'm going to make sure I keep the blades this time around!...you did a excellent job nice work 👏 👍

[@juliegray4600]

Genius! Thank you for sharing this unique upcycle!

[@SerenitynPeace]

I really love this idea! We could use hooks for hanging up our coats, especially in the winter! Only problem, where to get fan blades? Our fan is still working! 😉

[@mmariemarkel7482]

Get fan blades at thrift stores, second hand shopes, Restore (outlet for Habitat for Humanity) garage sales, the curb after the sale, dumpster behind a lighting store to name a few. Happy hunting.

[@SerenitynPeace]

@@mmariemarkel7482 😂 thank you! 👏👍

[@veronicaspages]

You’re a genius! Love the paper choice too.

[@cherylbrady2345]

What an awesome idea. They look amazing

[@kat1963]

That is so cool! I’m going to put some outside by the pool for towels.

[@pattygraham6729]

I believe you got a great idea.Very pretty.Thank you for showing us.

[@grateful1929]

Those are beautiful! I need these in my bathroom! Thank you so much!

[@julesoyler4306]

Very smart, very pretty. Excellent tutorial!

[@deborahwhite6814]

BEAUTIFUL. ABSOLUTELY STUNNING idea

[@Silly_Goose68]

Love it. You can remove fold lines on paper by using a warm cool, dry iron.

[@Storm330h]

Hold on; warm cool?

[@moonowl4912]

That is actually an awesome idea. Nice

[@Eibmozluver]

How clever! I think they're beautiful!

[@rockreader4298]

Enjoyed seeing this new and different idea of upcycling an ordinary object into a real conversation piece. ( :

[@brandy777]

That's a really neat and beautiful idea.

[@bonnieharding4644]

Wow great idea. Love it 👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏😘😘😘😘😘

[@conniemaniaci3612]

What a great idea. This is definitely a thumbs up.

[@tarastavelingpaints4811]

I'm going to do an acrylic pour on them!!! Thank you for the fantastic idea and tutorial!!

[@merilee222]

I like that the "hook" doesn't leave a pointy stretch mark like a regular hat hook would on soft jackets or sweaters.

[@triciahaurey6507]

VERY Clever! I too am taking down 2 ceiling fans - love the idea! Thank you

[@celticrose2]

So clever 👍🏻🌹

[@judyingram4846]

I loved the fan blades. Great idea. They are so beautiful.❤️

[@maryweyhrich3185]

Excellent idea and I like nice deep hooks that sweaters don't fall off of.

[@janeburan5580]

Very creative never liked throwing my old fan blades away wonderful 💡

[@kimlmiles1]

What a beautiful recycle!! Love them.

[@rosewood9839]

Great idea!!! Thank you!!

[@jacquelinerodriguez-louis3490]

That was such a great idea! It looks regal. Blessings

[@sunshineday166]

I love the ceiling fan blade, I would have never thought of that. Keep the great ideas coming.

[@curtriceennis2924]

Such a gorgeous decoration using fan blades. I wanna go out and get so many of them to make these "hooks" with for gifts. TY for sharing your techniques and knowledge.

[@janzitterkopf1630]

This was a great idea! Thank you!

[@nellycastillo633]

Great idea for light weight garments

[@melissacheek6566]

Brilliant and beautiful. Finally a DIY I can do!

[@giorgiog.g.8401]

Great idea. Looks like a lot of work for a coat hanger. I never get it looking anywhere what you've accomplished. Great Job.

[@berniceholmes1598]

Beautiful! I would have never thought of this.😍

[@pollyray6075]

Omg that's so cute ! Great idea. would look so good on a porch

[@mmariemarkel7482]

I was thinking the same thing, and using for your house number.

[@Ipoetize]

I really like this idea and it will add an unexpected feature to any entryway. Yours turned out lovely... If I may, I'd like to offer a Tip and a Suggestion. Tip: Glue a piece of felt over the nuts and mounting hardware on the back because when folks are in a hurry to get out the door their "Grab & Go" method can allow the nuts to make a scratched mess of the paint and drywall. Suggestion: For a little bolder look add some gilded upholstery cording or braided metalic ribbon to the blades edge. Regards in Kind.

[@christineshaub9331]

What a great re-purpose idea!!!

[@KimRadlo]

What a clever idea! Love how the hardware looks. Very unique!

[@kendraclark4404]

Those are SO PRETTY.

[@willbrown6615]

I 💚 this idea!.... Gorgeous!