Want to learn how to organize accessories?
Where are your scarves, caps, mittens and boots?
How fast can you find what you’re looking for?
A variety of outerwear can be easily accessible. Here’s a fun way to stop wasting time searching through a plethora of pieces ideal for every temperature and type of precipitation.
Artist trading card ATC front.
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| Artist trading card front, microwave oven rack, ATC size 2.5 x 3.5 inches |
What’s the rack in new microwaves for?
In olden days, metal wasn’t permitted in microwaves, so I didn’t feel up to experimentation with the rack in my new microwave and I tucked it away. Have you ever thrown something out, then shortly after, thought of a great way you could have used it? I often challenge myself to innovate salvaged items; eventually, I repurposed it!
Artist trading card ATC back.
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| Title of the piece: Repurposed Rack • Media used: pencil, watercolor, Sharpies on natural parchment style paper • Date created: 2.8.2025 • Artist name and signature: Elizabeth Knaus • Group or swap information: good ideas • Artist contact info (website, email, etc.): freshretrogallery |
I’m thankful for God-given gifts, creativity and good ideas.
Though undeserved, the Holy Spirit gives important inspiration provided for all sinful people to have mercy in Christ who died to save us. When the faith is received in baptism, comfort is taken by living in daily remembrance of this Power which inspires digging into God’s Word as well as being absolved and strengthened by participating in the Church as often as possible. Pray with me,
Grant us a faith that perseveres until the end, O Lord. Move us by Your Spirit, that our good works continually glorify You and benefit our neighbors. Amen. —The Lutheran Study Bible (Matthew 25)
Surprisingly fun inspiration pops into my head, too, like how to repurpose a piece of junk. Communication is a healthy part of relating, so when I feel gratefully nudged, I’ll share what runs through my mind, whether it be important for eternal life, or simple organization ideas. Thankful for opportunities to do so, I pray my words and illustrations are helpful, considerate and generous.
Scarf organization on the inside of coat closet door.
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| A bandana creates cushion tied on a wreath hook, shown on the opened door of coat closet. Upon that, a vintage wooden pant hanger holds a repurposed microwave oven rack. All is hung to organize a variety of winter scarves, plus a neoprene face mask designed for cold weather. |
The microwave rack makes a way to easily organize scarves.
The coat closet door microwave rack organizer works great for quick scarf picks which easily pull through the rail slots. On the floor, wire racks found at a thrift shop work well to stack boots.
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| Marked with a masking tape label “shelf for microwave” so no one needs to wonder what the rack was originally designed for. |
Clear bags make caps and mittens easy to find.
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| Caps and mittens in clear bags tied to hanger in closet. |
This homemade closet organizer’s helpful features:
- clear
- compact
- moveable
- hangs at convenient height to dig into
- inexpensive
The repurposed strong plastic bags shown originally contained mailing tube end caps for FreshRetroGallery Family Tree charts for descendants as well as ancestry of children and ancestry of couples available at Etsy and Amazon. You’re always welcome to browse my shops! I hope the things I offer serve a purpose for you or bring you meaningful inspiration.
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