Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

04 July

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


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


Here is what this recipe card stand looked like when I found it at the thrift store.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


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.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


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.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


I decided to cover the front with this cute vintage-inspired paper by Cosmo Cricket.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


I used Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the stand and then cut the shape with a utility knife.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


Then I sanded the edges to remove any paper that might still be sticking out along the edges.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


There are two little metal U-shaped rings that hold the recipe cards and they just pull out to add or replace cards.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


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. 


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


They have several different card designs.

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

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.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


I used a glue stick to fold them over the each card.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


Then I had some fun decorating each index card.

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


Here they all are.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


And to top it all off, I made a "Recipes" card for the top.


Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand

Upcycled Recipe Card Stand


What do you think? Do you prefer recipe cards or do you like to view them online?


Here's a short flip-through video!





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  1. 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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    1. Thank 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? :)

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  2. Super cute! You'll be able to sell that in a heartbeat.

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  3. What a cool makeover! This would be a super nice way to display keepsake recipe cards!

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    1. Yes! 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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