DIY Burlap and Spool Key Keeper Tutorial

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Roeshel

As a part of the Michael’s Makers team, I have the opportunity to participate in monthly craft challenges. This month’s project is a DIY burlap and spool key keeper tutorial.

I don’t know about you but I LOVE craft supplies like cork, burlap, unfinished, twine, jute…all things “natural and earthy”. I feel like I could just start a collection of natural materials with no crafting plans…they’re all just so pretty! But since this isn’t blog isn’t titled “Hoard Show Off”, let’s get to the ‘how to’!

DIY Burlap and Spool Key (or jewelry) Keeper Tutorial

(Because we all have a habit of misplacing our keys on occasion, right? Some more than others. Ahem, “Mr. DIY”)

Materials:

stretched burlap canvas
natural wood cutout (I chose a key but I saw the cutest bird cage cut out at Michael’s too)
cork letter
wooden spools
twine and scissors
optional: acrylic craft paint (black) and foam paint brush
hot glue and hot glue gun
picture hanging hardware or 3M strips

What I did:

1. Paint the accessories and let dry. I painted the wooden key decal and spools black.

2. Wind twine around spool. Cut twine and secure with hot glue.

3. Attach accessories (wooden key decal, cork monogram and spools) to stretched burlap frame using hot glue.

4. Hang and display near door. I nestled mine inside of a regular picture frame.

Keep keys within easy reach or hang in a in closet, the bedroom or bathroom for hanging necklaces, beads, bracelets, hair ties, etc.

It doesn’t get much easier than that, does it? Perfect for your own home (and sanity) or a great handmade housewarming gift idea.

On August 8th, you’ll find these and MORE fun accessories at Michael’s new “Raw Bar”. Tons of unfinished, natural craft supplies for your next DIY craft project.

I’m a member of the Michael’s Makers team which means I receive a gift card to complete and share fun craft challenges.

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Wall Mounted Lantern Hanger

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Roeshel

As a member of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas team, I participate in monthly DIY challenges. The challenge I chose for July is DIY decor with a DIY wall mounted lantern hanger.

Materials I used:

1/2 x 6 x 2 red oak craft board
RustOleum Ultimate Wood Stain (color is kona)
RustOleum Ultimate Polyurethane (matte finish)
3 black extendable curtain rod brackets
3/4 wood screws
hanging hardware (or screws and anchors to more permanently attach to the wall/for extra security)
3 lanterns (Allen + Roth lanterns)
candles or small potted succulents/plants

Here’s what I did:

1. Stain the wood plank by brushing stain on in the direction of the wood grain, let sit a few minutes and wipe away (same direction) with clean rags. Let dry one hour.

2. Apply a coat or two of polyurethane and let dry. It goes on with a milky look but dries transparent.

3. Attach hanging hardware to the back. I did two; one on each end.

4. Flip to the front stained side and attach the curtain rod brackets using 1/4″ screws (the screws that come with the brackets will be too deep). I measured and marked the center bracket first then measured the center from the edge to the center bracket on each side for the other two ‘hooks’.

5. Adjust the brackets to fit the depth of hanging a lantern on the hook.

6. Hang or secure to the wall.

7. Hang lanterns. Add candles, use as mini display cases to showcase your favorite small decorative items or use lanterns as mini-greenhouses for succulents or small plants.

I received a Lowe’s gift card to complete this challenge. Opinion and above idea is 100% my own. More DIY ideas at Lowe’s Creative Ideas or follow Lowe’s on Instagram, Pinterest and sign up for the Creative Ideas magazine and app.

Beverage Recipe Vinyl Decal

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Roeshel

Summer time in our home = lots of entertaining and hauling out the fancy glass beverage server for homemade lemonade is a must. Labeling glass containers lets guests know exactly what they’re consuming.

Beverage Recipe Vinyl Decal Label Tutorial

Materials:

Glass beverage server
Happy Crafters Glossy Adhesive Vinyl (mint)
Transfer paper

Tools Needed:

Vinyl cutter (I use a Silhouette Cameo)
Scissors

What I did:

Open up Silhouette Studio Designer software. Choosing the font tool, write up a label. Simply the name of the beverage or ice. I included my lemonade recipe too.

Load the vinyl, color side up into the machine. Adjust blade settings for adhesive vinyl and “send to cut”.

Unload vinyl, trim design if needed and weed away vinyl that isn’t a part of the design.

Apply transfer paper to the vinyl. Rub with a credit card.

Peel away backing (vinyl will transfer, showing reverse on the transfer paper).

Place sticky side of the vinyl/transfer paper design to the glass.

Rub with a credit card then peel away transfer paper.

Tip for curved surfaces: Stick the center of the decal first. Apply by working from the center point out. I found it easier to carefully tear the transfer paper on each end between text to avoid wrinkles.

Mix up your beverage recipe and serve!

Party time!

These glass containers are washed by hand. And I’ll simply peel off the vinyl lettering when if I want but I think it’s going to stay throughout the season.

Visit The Shabby Creek Cottage for another fun summer vinyl project!

*This post is sponsored by Happy Crafters. Tutorial, experience and opinion is my own. Check out all the supplies at Happy Crafters for inspiration for your next project.

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DIY Burlap and Spool Key Keeper Tutorial

DIY Burlap and Spool Key (or jewelry) Keeper Tutorial

Wall Mounted Lantern Hanger

Beverage Recipe Vinyl Decal