Washi Tape Clock

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/05/make-washi-tape-clock-tutorial.html
Make a Washi Tape Clock {tutorial}!!

>> 5.25.2011

One of my favorite Washi Tape projects I have made so far is this fun and whimsical Washi Tape Clock that I made for my craft room. I used a bunch of different Washi Tapes for each of the clock numbers.

Washi Tape Clock Tutorial

 

Materials:
Cheap Clock {mine is from Target -- $4}
Wax paper
Scrapbook paper (I used Lifestyle Craft's Hello Goodbye paper for the face)
Maker and pencil
Glue dots or hot glue
Scrabble tiles (you can buy an old scrabble game from a thrift store or a "lot" of tiles on etsy)
Resin or Dimensional Magic
Washi Tape (you can also buy Washi Tape through etsy)

Here's what I did:

• I took the cover off the clock. 

• Then I was hoping I would be able to remove the paper face, but it was glued down. So I used a compass and made a template of the face. 

• Then I traced the template onto my scrapbook paper and cut it out.

• I laid the wax paper over the face and copied the numbers on the wax paper with marker and then poked holes in the wax paper and marked the paper underneath with pencil. This is how I knew where to put the tiles. 

• Take the scrabble tiles and trace the tile shape onto each Washi Tape pattern. Cut it out and stick it onto the tile. 

• Apply epoxy or Dimensional Magic over the top of the tile and let it dry.( I was in a rush, so I cheated and used theseself-adhesive tops that I had left over from a different project. You can use these if you are in a rush or don't feel comfortable using resin.)

• Then apply the tiles to the clock face with hot glue.

• The hands on my clock were too long to get over the tiles, so I had to trim them. I used nail clippers to trim the hands (they were plastic - lol). 

 

 

 

I had such a fun time going on our local tv morning show -- Studio 5 on Monday. I made about 15 Washi Tape projects. I just can't get enough of the stuff. It's addicting!!

Pinwheel wreath

http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2011/05/31/pinwheel-wreath-dollar-store-style/

Ladies and Gents, be prepared to be shocked.

I made another Dollar Store Wreath. {I have a thing for wreaths.}

Yup. I did. And this time it’s a Pinwheel Wreath for the Spring and Summer! Yippie!

Are those pinwheels not just the most freaking cute thing you’ve ever seen?

I found these Pinwheels at the Dollar Tree. They were just so mini and adorable that I just had to create a project to use them for.

After a little more browsing, brain-racking, and scheming I finally came up with a great wreath idea.

On that same trip I also purchased some floral grass and a small wreath form.

I promptly pulled all the grass off the stems…

And then I dug through my scraps and wrapped the wreath in some burlap. You can wrap the wreath in pretty much whatever you want. You are just creating a flat surface for your fixin’s to glue onto.

First things first, you have to attach the grass to the wreath.

To do so, take each sprig of grass and pull the floral tape off it.

Now flatten each sprig in between your fingers. From here, just add hot glue (carefully!) to it, then attach it to the wreath.

Not hard at all, it just takes patience.

Now, in a spiral motion, work your way around the wreath gluing all the grass on.

  

I’ve created a video to help explain the grass and gluing technique. Enjoy!

Once all the grass was attached, I simply popped the pinwheels off their stems and hot glued them to the front of the wreath.

I love how bright and cheerful the pinwheels are.

And I really love that they look like they are floating in a field of tall grass.

When the wind blows the grass sways and the pinwheels spin. It is so fun to watch!

There you have it, my friends; an inexpensive easy way to make your own fun Spring/Summer wreath!

Cost breakdown:
3 packs pinwheels: $3
1 wreath form: $1
4 grass stems: $4
burlap: free
TOTAL COST: $8!

Eight Bucks for an adorable fun summer wreath. Can’t beat that!