Yes, you read the title correctly. I finally got around to creating some of the fun things I saw on Pinterest. If you don't have Pinterest and you would like another one of those waste-your-day websites...sign on up! Click HERE to see my Pinterest page.
Project numero uno: an earring holder
I went to Hobby Lobby and bought lace and a cute frame. (I got rid of the cork board that was inside...may be used for another project!)
Sorry about the crazy table -- it makes it kind of hard to see the frame and lace!
My helper, Bagheera.
I used a hot glue gun to attach the lace. I went over each section more than once to make sure it would hold.
The finished product.
The finished product in action! I hung most of the earrings without the back on them...I will keep the clear backs in a cute dish next to the frame so they're always within reach. You could attach the backs for all of the hanging earrings but that would be a pain taking them off each time! The four pairs in the corners have the backs on them since they are just post-back earrings. Back. Back. Back. Back. (How many times can you say that in one sentence?!)
Well, hello again.
Project numero dos: photo canvas
I made a photo canvas for my mom for Mother's Day (it was a picture of the family in Hawaii) and it turned out really nice. I took a whole bunch of pictures and then accidentally deleted them. So Mama Bear -- after you're done reading this blog, text me a picture of the canvas and I'll upload it for all to see! :)
I know that it's probably easier to just frame the picture but I really like the look of photo canvases. Once again, I got everything from Hobby Lobby...except the picture, I had that made at Target.
Before starting, make sure your picture fits on the canvas.
Apply mod podge to canvas
Place picture onto mod podge
Apply mod podge over the picture and let it dry. Mine took about 40 minutes to dry completely. When I did Mom's I only went over the picture once with quick strokes and it took 20 minutes. This time, I was pretty meticulous and went over some areas more than once....it wasn't really necessary as they both turned out identical.
During the 40 minute break, I got to watch a wrestling match...
Here is the picture with the dried mod podge
I used black and gold acrylic paint to cover the edges of the canvas. I've seen some people use scrapbook paper to cover the edges and it looks cute but it takes a bit more work and I couldn't find any patterned paper that I liked.
On Mom's picture, I went along and sort of dabbed the edges with paint, but I liked the simplicity and clean edges for this one. Target makes photo canvases, but they start at $69.99 and they don't look near as neat! I love the way the mod podge makes the photo look.
The finished product! I want to get a couple more pictures so we can make a wall collage with them. If I ever get around to doing more, I will post another picture!
Both projects were under $15.00 and you know that Hobby Lobby ALWAYS has coupons and 50% off sales, so go and get crafting! :)
