Wednesday, September 12, 2012

A Quick Necklace Storage Solution

KNOBS AND NECKLACES
This is a super simple, super successful project using one of my favorite items- knobs!
Just purchase a frame that has a flat surface, assorted knobs and a mirror the size of the frame opening ( mirrors can be cut and purchased from glass businesses ).
I actually purchased all these items from Hobby Lobby and with sale prices the total was under $20!


Space the knobs an equal distance apart and drill each hole the size of the screw on the knob. Insert the knobs just like inserting into a drawer and then replace the glass in the frame with the mirror.


And you have created a great place to hang necklaces AND when you put on the necklace you can look in the mirror to see if it looks good...
but I'm sure you will look maahhvalous !


Sunday, July 15, 2012

Storage Boxes and Knobs


This is my wonderful Expedit storage unit from Ikea and it can be used vertically or horizontally. Additionally you may purchase the quarter sub -divider, there is a wheel kit if the unit is used horizontally and basket or fabric storage bins.
 

I found some drawer/ cabinet knobs on sale and decided to add some interest to the plain fabric bins.
It doesn't get any easier than this...


Simply drill through the fabric and cardboard liner using a drill bit slightly smaller than the size of the knob screw. I thought it might require adding a wood backing for stability but, the liner was stiff enough.


Next screw the knob into and through the hole. Ideally it fits pretty snugly.


And voila- plain fabric bins now look much more interesting.

ps. I love drawer knobs and buy them whenever I find good ones on sale. I always find a use for them!

Friday, July 6, 2012

How to Tile a Concrete Bench


Before


After


Our small concrete bench was looking quite weathered so Hubster and I decided to perk it up with a new tile top. Tile is SO EASY! We picked out tiles from a local big box hardware store and had a few tiles cut to size right at the store for free.
Use a quick set adhesive and spread evenly and then stick on the tiles. We didn't even use spacers because tiles can be pushed around for about 30 minutes before the tiles are permanently stuck.


After tiles are securely stuck the next step is grout. Mix it to a dry crumbly texture and smash it over the entire surface. Use a little water and sponge to push grout into spaces between the tiles. After about 30 minutes wash the excess grout off the tiles and after another hour buff the tiles with a rag or square of carpet. And project is complete!


So Hubster did a great job on the tile and I got to do a great job cleaning up all the tools :)

Here I am...


Welcome to my newest blog!
Ever since I can remember I have loved to make stuff. 
Sometimes the results were not so good and sometimes the results were good and every once in awhile the results were very good.
On this blog I'm going to post the good, the bad and the ugly.