It’s Amazing What This Woman Does With Her Old Belts. How’d She Do That?!

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Here's how to do it:

No boards = no shelf - that much is clear. They don't need to be perfect: A dent here or a bit of bark there won't mess anything up. Just make sure to smooth down the surface with a sanding block.

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Then go ahead and cover them with a wood varnish. This woman went for a darker finish and used a sponge to apply the varnish. A paintbrush would also work just fine.

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Now it's time to grab those old belts. Cut off the buckle and the end with the holes in it.

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Then cut the whole thing in half.

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You should now have 4 pieces that are roughly the same length.

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Grab your boards and make a mark 4 cm in from the edge of the board on both ends.

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That is where you will attach the belts later. Remember to make the side that hangs on the wall a bit shorter so that the shelf hangs straight.

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You can now attach the belt with two small nails (or thumbtacks).

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All that's left is to do is hang it on the wall. If you just want to put a few light decorative pieces on the shelf, nails should be enough. If you plan on heavier items, it might be a good idea to drill a hole.

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Voilà ! Your DIY shelves are finished - and beautiful!

#11 Here's a video explaining all the steps again:

A shelf from an old belt - there is no way I could've dreamed that up. Thank goodness for crafty people like this woman.