One of my favorite things to do in the world is to make something. Something crafty. I've been scrapbooking for years, and that was only the beginning of this obsession I have with making stuff. My mom and I both make all kinds of things. Wreaths have been our things as of late. We've made a wreath for every holiday since Thanksgiving, and we already have the materials for Easter and 4th of July. It's just rewarding to complete a task and look upon it with satisfaction. Then of course the thrill of someone complimenting it, and being able to say, "I made it!" It makes me happy!
The last week, I've made two things. The first thing I made was the beadboard with Hayden's name hanging from it, which you can see in the post below. I bought some letters, paint, glitter, ribbon, and knobs from Hobby Lobby, and a piece of beadboard from Home Depot, which I painted. I also painted and glittered the letters. If you are using a lighter color (yellow or lime green), it's best to prime it with some white spray paint (let it dry) before you paint it. We laid the letters how we wanted them to hang on the beadboard and my husband marked where the knobs would go with a pencil. Pre-paint it, however, before you put the knobs on. We also used picture hanging wire on the first and last knob between the washers before he cut the excess from the screws off the knobs. The hardest part was measuring out the ribbon, but it wasn't that difficult. Secure the ribbon to the letter with a hot glue gun. Wall-a! The name plate for the wall was made.
For my second craft, I made closet rod dividers for her baby clothes. She isn't here yet, but her closet is already expanding rapidly. I'm constantly looking to see what clothes are what size so I can hang the new clothes in the appopriate place. I needed some dividers! Here is how I did it:
My materials that I needed were as follows:
1. First, I painted the wooden O's in a variety of colors. I painted the whole O, on both sides, and especially the edges. Let them dry thoroughly. (I saved one for tracing in the next step, and when I was done tracing, I painted it also.)
2. While waiting for them to dry, I traced the O's on the back of the scrapbook paper (not the patterned side.) Remember to trace 2 O's for each divider-- you'll be putting one on each side.
Cut out each O with the scissors. It is a little difficult to get each O perfect, especially since you are tracing the outside of the O and the tracing will generally be slightly bigger than the O itself. This is where the Exacto knife comes in.... later. So don't fret.
3. Once the paint is throroughly dry on each O, use the Modge Podge to adhere the paper O to each side of each ring. It will most likely not be perfect. Used the Exacto knife to trim excess paper on the inside and outside of each ring. This will get it as close to perfect as it's going to get.
4. Fasten your numbers to the side of each ring. Remember to be sure to put them on the same side, whether you are looking at the ring from the right or left. You want to be sure that the number is on the outside of the clothing. I used an N (newborn), 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 for each month of sizes. I had an extra O left over, so I used an H for her holiday outfits, which she has many of already. You could, however, use the O for 2T, or anything else that may come to your mind. Or, not at all!
5. For good measure, I painted on some more Modge Podge after I applied the numbers, to be sure that they weren't going to come off or peel. I recommend painting only one side at a time. It doesn't take long for it to dry.
And there you have it! Cute dividers to slide onto your closet rods for your child's clothing!
The last week, I've made two things. The first thing I made was the beadboard with Hayden's name hanging from it, which you can see in the post below. I bought some letters, paint, glitter, ribbon, and knobs from Hobby Lobby, and a piece of beadboard from Home Depot, which I painted. I also painted and glittered the letters. If you are using a lighter color (yellow or lime green), it's best to prime it with some white spray paint (let it dry) before you paint it. We laid the letters how we wanted them to hang on the beadboard and my husband marked where the knobs would go with a pencil. Pre-paint it, however, before you put the knobs on. We also used picture hanging wire on the first and last knob between the washers before he cut the excess from the screws off the knobs. The hardest part was measuring out the ribbon, but it wasn't that difficult. Secure the ribbon to the letter with a hot glue gun. Wall-a! The name plate for the wall was made.
For my second craft, I made closet rod dividers for her baby clothes. She isn't here yet, but her closet is already expanding rapidly. I'm constantly looking to see what clothes are what size so I can hang the new clothes in the appopriate place. I needed some dividers! Here is how I did it:
My materials that I needed were as follows:
- Several wooden letter O's from Hobby Lobby (they come 2 to a package; I bought 4 packs)
- Acrylic Paints in colors of your choice
- Paint brush
- Several pieces of patterned scrapbook paper
- Adhesive numbers (I used scrapbook letters/numbers)
- Scissors
- Exacto knife
- Modge Podge
1. First, I painted the wooden O's in a variety of colors. I painted the whole O, on both sides, and especially the edges. Let them dry thoroughly. (I saved one for tracing in the next step, and when I was done tracing, I painted it also.)
2. While waiting for them to dry, I traced the O's on the back of the scrapbook paper (not the patterned side.) Remember to trace 2 O's for each divider-- you'll be putting one on each side.
Cut out each O with the scissors. It is a little difficult to get each O perfect, especially since you are tracing the outside of the O and the tracing will generally be slightly bigger than the O itself. This is where the Exacto knife comes in.... later. So don't fret.
3. Once the paint is throroughly dry on each O, use the Modge Podge to adhere the paper O to each side of each ring. It will most likely not be perfect. Used the Exacto knife to trim excess paper on the inside and outside of each ring. This will get it as close to perfect as it's going to get.
4. Fasten your numbers to the side of each ring. Remember to be sure to put them on the same side, whether you are looking at the ring from the right or left. You want to be sure that the number is on the outside of the clothing. I used an N (newborn), 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24 for each month of sizes. I had an extra O left over, so I used an H for her holiday outfits, which she has many of already. You could, however, use the O for 2T, or anything else that may come to your mind. Or, not at all!
5. For good measure, I painted on some more Modge Podge after I applied the numbers, to be sure that they weren't going to come off or peel. I recommend painting only one side at a time. It doesn't take long for it to dry.
And there you have it! Cute dividers to slide onto your closet rods for your child's clothing!
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