Melly has shared an adorable pattern on Moda Bake Shop! Hurry over and check it out :)
Showing posts with label tutorials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tutorials. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
An Earring Holder - My First Tutorial
Wow I can't believe this is my first tutorial!
Since Gina got her ears pierced last year her earring collection has been growing. She informed me that she needed some place to keep them all. We looked all over for a cute affordable earring tree and found nothing we liked. I thought there has to be a way to make one. This project is super affordable and in my opinion super cute. I had all of the supplies on hand, but even if you need to purchase them you will spend less than $3!!!
Since Gina got her ears pierced last year her earring collection has been growing. She informed me that she needed some place to keep them all. We looked all over for a cute affordable earring tree and found nothing we liked. I thought there has to be a way to make one. This project is super affordable and in my opinion super cute. I had all of the supplies on hand, but even if you need to purchase them you will spend less than $3!!!
Supplies needed: An unfinished wood 4x6 frame from Michaels ( $1 )
Plastic Canvas (mine was from the flea market, $1 for 20 sheets)
Craft Paint (on hand)
Embellishments (I just used a ribbon, but the sky is the limit)
Glue (on hand)
Set up your work space.
Open the frame and remove the cardboard frame backer (for lack of a better word). Set this aside, we will use it as a template later.
Paint the wooden frame any color your heart desires. I used two coats making sure to get the outer edges and the inner edges.
While the paint is drying take the cardboard backer from the frame and trace it onto the plastic canvas.
Next take you scissors and cut your canvas just inside the line you traced. It will need to be just slightly smaller than the piece you traced.
Make sure your frame is dry and flip it over. Place your piece of plastic canvas in the frame.
Then fold down the metal holders to keep the plastic in place.
There was a peg that came with the frame. Place this peg into one of the holes in the back of the frame. Depending on which hole you put it in your earring tree will be either vertical or horizontal.
Finally stand your frame upright and embellish. I just used hot glue to attach a bow on mine. I figured simple was best, let the earrings shine!
Place your earrings in the holes and PRESTO! A super earring holder on the cheap :)
Please let me know what you think? Too many photos? Too much instruction? This was my first one, so I am open to any feedback. Thanks! Oh and if you make one leave a link I would love to see it :)
Set up your work space. Open the frame and remove the cardboard frame backer (for lack of a better word). Set this aside, we will use it as a template later.
Paint the wooden frame any color your heart desires. I used two coats making sure to get the outer edges and the inner edges.
While the paint is drying take the cardboard backer from the frame and trace it onto the plastic canvas.
Next take you scissors and cut your canvas just inside the line you traced. It will need to be just slightly smaller than the piece you traced.
Make sure your frame is dry and flip it over. Place your piece of plastic canvas in the frame.
Then fold down the metal holders to keep the plastic in place.
There was a peg that came with the frame. Place this peg into one of the holes in the back of the frame. Depending on which hole you put it in your earring tree will be either vertical or horizontal.Finally stand your frame upright and embellish. I just used hot glue to attach a bow on mine. I figured simple was best, let the earrings shine!
Place your earrings in the holes and PRESTO! A super earring holder on the cheap :)
Please let me know what you think? Too many photos? Too much instruction? This was my first one, so I am open to any feedback. Thanks! Oh and if you make one leave a link I would love to see it :)Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Awesome Glass Hurricane for $3
I fell in LOVE when I saw this AMAZING tutorial for a Williams Sonoma Glass Hurricane knock off for $3!!! I rushed out to the nearest Dollar Tree and gathered more than enough supplies. I need to get outside and gather more leaves for filler, but you get the idea :) I can't wait to fill the with cranberries for the Christmas Holidays. Hurry and visit Melissa for the great tutorial and get your supplies for a great Thanksgiving centerpiece!
All of the glassware and candles were purchased at Dollar Tree. Even the cute little bird tea lite holders. Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Owl Love.
As a child of the 70's I remember the lovely Home Interiors Owl pictures my mom had hanging in our living room. Maybe that is why my sister and I have a love for all things owly now. I found this adorable owl tote pattern on a new to me blog. It is super cute and must be added to my long list of to do's :)
Wonky Stars
I need to give credit where credit is due :) I used this FABULOUS tutorial to create the stars for my Fourth of July quilt! It was super easy and a lot of fun too!
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