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Napkin Tree

I picked up a package of napkins on clearance at Jo-Ann's for fifty cents the other week. I had purchased a paper mache cone for around three dollars at Michaels not knowing what I would do with it. I decided to cut about four napkins into strips and then use mod podge to adhere them to the cone to make a fall tree.

I'm still trying to hang on to fall colors and Thanksgiving here instead of giving into Christmas just yet.

The total cost for this project was a little over three dollars because I did not use all the napkins in the package. I hope to find another use for the rest of the pack soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Megan

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Filed Under: craft, DIY, fall, Mod Podge

Chevron Fabric Pumpkin

My friends and I got together the other day to have a chance to catch up and actually create something we've pinned if we wanted to do so.

I was inspired by Sarah at Alderberry Hill to create a fabric covered pumpkin. She has a great tutorial that you can follow by clicking on her link. I had already gotten a couple pumpkins at the dollar store, so I was excited to try it out.

I had picked up some orange chevron fabric from Joann's the other day, so I decided to use it for this project. I simply cut the fabric into strips and used the Mod Podge for fabric to attach it to the pumpkin.

Then I added some simple buttons around the top to give it a little something extra. It was an inexpensive project costing around $4.00 with the pumpkin, buttons and fabric all together. Thank you for stopping by!

Megan

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Alderberry Hill
Etcetorize
The Gunny Sack
The Dedicated House
Adventures of a DIY Mom
Home Stories A to Z
Tip Junkie

Tuesday
A Diamond in the Stuff
Elizabeth & Co
Romance on a Dime
The NY Melrose Family
Simply Done Wright
The DIY Dreamer
Claiming Our Space
The Winthrop Chronicles
The Kurtz Corner
Primitive & Proper
DIY by Design

Wednesday
Polkadots on Parade
Southern Lovely
We Like To Learn As We Go
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Someday Crafts
High Heels & Grills
Two Succulent Sisters

Thursday
The Taylor House
At The Picket Fence
Live Laugh Rowe
A Glimpse Inside
Seven Alive
52 Mantles
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Bloom Designs
House of Hepworths
Momnivores Dilemma

Friday
504 Main
Redoux Interiors
Raising Oranges
Craftionary
The Grant Life
Just Us Four
Thrifty Handmade Days
Tatertots & Jello

Saturday
Too Much Time On My Hands
Tutus and Tea Parties
Classy Clutter
Its Overflowing

Sunday
Nifty Thrifty Things
Flamingo Toes
Twigg Studios
C.R.A.F.T.
My 1929 Charmer
Brassy Apple

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Filed Under: fall, Mod Podge, pumpkin

Pallet Coat Rack {Tutorial}

Today I am going to show you how to make this coat rack out of a pallet! I actually guest blogged over at A Little Tipsy a few weeks ago, but I wanted to share it on my blog in case you missed it!

I actually only had to buy a couple of things for the Pallet Coat Rack. I spent a grand total of about $7. If you would like to make one, this is what you will need:

Pallet

Sander & Sand Paper

Hammer

Flat Head Screw Driver

Glue (I used Tacky, my fav!)

Mod Podge

Coat Hooks

Scrapbook Paper

Hanging Hardware

Sealant Spray

Drill and Drill Bits (opt.)

Decide which board you will remove. I tried hammering off the board, but only cracked it…oops. I discovered that it was much easier to wedge the screwdriver between the boards and hammer the end of the screwdriver. This way the wood separates without cracking. Remove nails.

I was about to try for a new board after cracking the first one, but then I decided the cracks added some character. To keep them from splitting more, I attached a few of these flat metal brackets. I found them at the hardware store. They come in handy with wood projects all the time!

Speaking of character, I just love the words printed onto the board!

I lightly sanded the board to smooth the rough edges and ends to prevent splintering. I didn’t want to sand too much, because I wanted the words to remain on the board.

See how much difference the sander makes?

To decorate the board, I used a paper pad that had coordinating papers. I cut the paper into squares and rectangles to create a pattern. I really like the look of bare wood showing through. (I also thought it would be fun to paint chevron stripes.)

After I figured out my layout, I glued everything on with Tacky glue (it works great on wood and paper). Then, I brushed a layer of mod podge on top.

I looked for coat hooks at the hardware store, but they were pretty pricey. (The joys of small town hardware stores...). I wasn't going to spend $3 per hook, so I decided I would keep looking. I found these egg stands at the craft store in the wood section. When you turn them upside down, they make perfect hooks for hanging things!

I spray painted them white so they would stand out from the paper and the natural wood color.

To attach them, I drilled holes that were slightly smaller than my screws through the pallet. Then, I twisted the screws through until they were flush with the front of the board. Then, I put the hooks on top and carefully twisted the screw into the wood. (To make this easier, do this step before you glue on the paper - that's what I did!)

Then, I unscrewed my attached knobs and filled the hole in the knob with tacky glue and also put a bunch of glue around the inner section to stop slipping.

Finish with a few layers of sealant spray, and then attach hanging hardware. Fun, huh? I made this for my aunt and she loved it (which made me very glad!)

I am linking this up here and here.

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Filed Under: Decoupage, DIY, Mod Podge, Pallet, Pallet Coat Rack, Paper Crafts, Scrapbooking