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April 22, 2014

DIY Vintage Silhouette Plates

I love the look of these plates! Leaving a little silhouette lets the vintage print show through and turns it into a unique piece of art!

Primer & spray paint in your choice of color. I used Krylon primer and enamel paint in Ocean Breeze //
Stickers or sticker paper

Here’s all you need to do:

Print any shape you so desire onto sticker paper, here are a few you can choose from:

Just click and copy or save the one/s you want.

Cut the shape out and stick to your plate on top of a part of the print you’d like to still show through after. Then prime and paint your plate using spray paint. Let the paint dry for at least 24 hours before removing your sticker. If any of the paint has seeped through the edges, you can use the tip of a toothpick the clean it up.

Now hang your artwork using a plate hanger (you can purchase at any super store or arts and craft store) or display it in a small easel.

March 30, 2014

DIY Sconce

There is no built in lighting in our bedroom so we’ve had to rely on lamps for all our light but I’ve been wanting something else for a long time. I finally got around to making something and like the best DIY projects, it required very little supplies and was quick and easy!

Shelf bracket (I got mine at Ikea) //
Light cord (I used the Ikea Hemma cord set) //
Light bulb (mine is from Crate & Barrel) //
Screw driver or gun //
Screw

Use a ruler (or eyeball) where you want the sconce to go.

Use the screw driver to secure the shelf bracket to the wall. I only used one screw for this and I think it will be enough for it to hold up but use your judgement.

Now that it is on the wall we are almost done!

Take our your lighting cord and screw on the light bulb.

Wrap the cord around the bracket two times and you have a sconce!

Here it is above the bed- I’m really loving it! It only cost be around $20 (because of the price of the bulb) and took 10 minutes!

March 18, 2014

DIY Plate Clock

I wanted something small for this wall in my bathroom and couldn’t find anything that quite fit. Then I saw this plate at Target:

The coral color was perfect for my bathroom and I thought it would make an adorable clock. Trust me when I say, this is super easy!

Ruler //
Felt-tip pen //
Drill //
Masonry bit //
Mounting hardware or a plate stand //
Clock mechanism- like the one found here (I have also found it at Michael’s and Hobby Lobby)

Steps:

1) Set the plate facedown on a work surface, I used a folded towel. Use a ruler and a pen to find and mark the center point. Using a drill fitted with a masonry bit, carefully drill through the point. Wear safety goggles!

2) Attach the clock mechanism and hands according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Hang clock, or display in stand.