Button Clock

We recently had an Estate Sale at my Grandma's home. One of the things my Grandma loved most is clocks, she had A LOT of them! This is one of her clocks, it had no sentimental value and was in fact still in the packaging when I got it. I got a few other cherished items from her along with her sewing table and ALL its contents! It was full of old sewing materials including wooden thread reels and tons of buttons. I thought it fitting to make something with these items and add it to my craft wall. 

Here is what I used:

Clock

White paint

Mod Podge

Foam Brush

Fabric 14X14

12 Buttons

Hot Glue Gun

I removed the hands and painted the face of the clock white to hide the design. You might not need to do this but my fabric was thin.

Next I cut a hole for the center

Then using fabric Mod Podge I began adhering the fabric to the clock face. I then added 2 additional coats over the top to seal.

 I went through all her buttons and decided to go with red. I did 12 and 6 first, then 3 and 9, then filled the rest, using hot glue to stick them on.

Here is the finished clock. I'm really happy with how it turned out. 

Here is another look at the clock on my craft room wall. I think the color pops well and I enjoy looking at it while I work in my projects!

DIY Mod Podge Switch-plate Cover

I've seen this idea floating around the Internet and have always wanted to give it a try. I found a great tutorial via shealynns-faerie-shoppe blog that gave some great tips on how to makes these covers.

Here's what you will need:

Switch-plate cover

foam brush

X-acto knife

Mod Podge

Fabric/scrapbook paper

scissors

I started the project with the intention of using fabric. I changed to scrapbook paper once I realized the fabric I wanted to use was too think and I didn't have the correct Mod Podge to make it stick well enough. 

Start by cutting your paper slightly larger than the plate you are going to cover. then apply Mod Podge with foam brush to plate and paper. Lay paper on plate and smooth out any wrinkles or bubbles. If you get bubble use a damp finger to smooth out. Wait for this coat to dry before applying the next.

Once dry cut excess paper around outer edge of plate.

Apply a coat of Mod Podge to surface of plate. And let dry completely. After this coat I cut out the opening for the switch with the x-acto knife along with the holes for the screws. You could do this at anytime but I wanted the paper to be firm before I cut it. 

Apply another coat of Mod Podge and let dry... Repeat 2 more times letting each coat dry in between fully. If you are covering a plate that is used more frequently you could then spray a clear coat to seal it.

 Here is the finished project. This is the plate for my craft room and it matches the room great. After doing this project I also did my son's switch-plate cover in Spider man scrapbook paper and it turned out awesome! 

Frame Art

I first saw a piece of art like this at one of my favorite local stores to go to called The Comforts of Ella's. I had a frame that already had an aged looked to it but was missing the wire on the back. Here is a little step by step on what I did to make this cute piece of art!

Brand new aged frame

I cut a piece wire slightly longer than the width of the frame. I then stapled one side of the wire and folded the wire down to hold. I then pulled the wire tight and stapled the other side. I chose to put my wire in the middle of the frame, but you could put it anywhere  you wanted.

Here is a look at the frame with wire done. 

 I then went in search of a quote that I liked. I found this and loved the message it had. I typed it up on the computer using Typewriter font and printed it on heavy card stock paper. The mini clothes pin I found at the local craft store.

Here is another look. I really like how simple it looks and how you could change the saying

Chicken Wire Display

I was searching the web for more ideas to add to my craft room. I was looking for different ways to display art or photos. I've seen a lot of uses of chicken wire on Pinterest and Etsy and thought this would be an easy DIY project. I found this frame at Goodwill. I took the picture  and matting out and painted the frame blue.

I then cut an old piece of chicken wire to the approximate size of the the frame opening.

Using a staple gun I staple the chicken wire in place every couple inches. I found this part a little challenging. if you pull the chicken wire too much to one side it will change shape and look crooked. After stapling all around I cut off the excess wire with wire cutters.

 I'm really happy with how it turned out. I also added some handmade fabric flowers to the corner for more color. I used mini-clothes pins to attach my favorite pieces of my son's art