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Washer Flowers

by Nancy Bandzuch · 31 Comments

 
 

I am really excited to share this project with you today. 

I’m a little in love with it, if I do say so myself.

But before I get there, I thought I would share a little about my, let’s say, creative process.

I currently have the joy of breastfeeding my 3-month-old. 

In fact, she is a chubby 15 pounds and has yet to have one drop of formula. So, needless to say, I spend a lot of my day rocking and feeding. 

Often times I am in the middle of a project when, well, duty calls. It is during these times when I have to step away from my projects to nurse that I often rethink my projects. 

My projects evolve slowly, but this is one of those projects that I think really benefitted from this nursing/thinking time.

Chances are you, like me, pin something like this:

Tutorial for Washer Necklaces here

This is what I originally set out to do…but then I thought, will I really use another necklace?  I am either wearing one of two necklaces, or no necklace at all.

Why would I make myself some more jewelry?

So, I still wanted to make these washers. What could I do with them?!?

Here’s what I came up with!

Supplies:

  • Washers in assorted sizes
  • Colorful Paper (I used an art magazine)
  • Mod Podge (regular)
  • Exacto Knife
  • Mod Podge (dimensional magic)
  • Canvases (I used the cheaper flat ones)
  • Scrap Green Fabric
  • Green Ribbon

There are so many great tutorials on how to make the washer necklaces, so I will skip that part. 

Click the link above for that tutorial.

Then…

1. Make the washers as if you were making pendants for a necklace.
2. Layout your design on your canvases. Mark where the main stem will be. If you are using several canvases then make sure that the stem will line up.  Also, mark where the washers are.
3. Mod Podge on the green ribbon, a branch reaching to where each washer will be.
4. Cut out and add green leaves.  Cut from various pieces of scrap green fabric.  Mod Podge these on as well.  Then give the entire canvas a coat of Mod Podge.
5. Hot glue the ends of the ribbon down on the back.
6. Pull out the E-6000 and glue it on the washers.
7. Add an element to the back of each canvas so that it can be hung.

And done!

I hope you like it as much as I do!

 
 
 

Thanks, as always, for being here!

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  1. Ananasa says

    December 20, 2014 at 11:28 am

    A beautiful idea and blog!

    http://www.ananasa.com/blog

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      December 23, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  2. Beth Norman says

    April 17, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    Saw this on someone’s board on Pinterest. This is an amazing project and one in which I will try. Thank you for sharing your tutorial with me.
    Beth Norman recently posted…Happy EasterMy Profile

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  3. Liliana says

    January 23, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Hurrah! At last I got a web site from where I be able to actually get helpful data regarding
    my study and knowledge.

    Reply
  4. Linda williams says

    September 13, 2013 at 6:12 am

    nice and very interesting. I love the whole thing

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    March 2, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    I love this!! I did a tutorial on the washer necklaces before, but never thought of taking it to this level! So sweet!!!

    Reply
  6. Katie from Katie's Nesting Spot says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Thank you for sharing your project with us at A Crafty Soiree, I’ve featured yours in this weeks! I hope you’ll stop by to see it and share more of your crafty goodness with us.

    Reply
  7. Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:24 am

    What a cute idea! I Love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing at Thursday’s Temptation. I am going to be featuring your lovely flowers at tonights link party!
    Jill

    Reply
  8. The Thriftiness Miss says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:17 am

    This is beautiful! And I have definitely pinned something exactly like yours.. maybe even the same one lol. I love that you made the washers flowers and hung it up. Great job.

    Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Wonders! Hope to see you again on Thursday.

    Reply
  9. Fluster Buster says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster. I’m looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

    Reply
  10. Revamp Spunky Rena says

    February 23, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Hi Lovely, I’m your newest follower from Weekend Wonders #28 Blog Hop.
    I love your awesome blog!

    Feel free to visit & follow me @ http://www.revampspunkyrena.com

    xoxo
    Rena

    Reply
  11. ngnrdgrl says

    February 23, 2013 at 11:50 am

    What a fun art project! Pinning it!

    Reply
  12. Taylor de Sa says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:19 am

    What a fun idea! I love the different patterns!

    Reply
  13. Crystelle Boutique says

    February 21, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    I love it! The continuous design is so inspiring. Pinning!

    hugs x
    crystelle
    http://www.crystelleboutique.com

    Reply
  14. nutzaboutstamping.com says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:22 am

    Love your idea. I have created necklaces using Stampin’ Up!s designer paper and could use the same paper for this idea too!

    Reply
  15. DesignedByBH says

    February 20, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    I love this–it’s great! I did pin the washer necklaces, a washer monogram, etc. but I like your project best by far! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Savard Studios says

    February 20, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Super cute! I love upcycling washers too! Love making jewelry with them even though I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. Does that make me a hypocrite?
    Stopping by from Fluster Blusters Linky! And following!
    Sandy
    http://www.savardstudios.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. Lauren says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Awesome idea! I have a blank canvas that I’ve been trying to decide what to do with… here’s another idea to throw into the mix 🙂 I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!

    Reply
  18. Emily Thompson says

    February 20, 2013 at 5:10 am

    ooo I need some of the dimensional mod modge!!! I love the washers… so many uses ;o) I host a Tasteful Tuesday link party (still open until Friday) and would love for you to come over and link up! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/02/winners-and-tasteful-tuesday-party.html

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    February 19, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    This is gorgeous (as always!) Did you use diamond glaze on the washers like the tutorial suggested? They are very shimmery and 3 dimensional!

    Reply
    • Nancy Bandzuch says

      February 19, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      sorry if that wasn’t clear–yup, I did use the diamond glaze on the washers

      Reply
  20. Barb Camp says

    February 19, 2013 at 7:56 am

    Super cute idea! I’ve don’t some washer art myself. Love yours. Have a great day!

    Barb
    http://www.secondchancetodream.com

    Reply
  21. buttons and paint... says

    February 19, 2013 at 6:33 am

    This is very cool (and I think loads better than another necklace!). I have come over from Sugar Bee Crafts xx
    buttonsandpaint.blogspot.co.uk

    Reply
  22. Ana Lopes says

    February 19, 2013 at 5:27 am

    Great and original project! Love it!Thanks for sharing tutorial.
    Have a fabulous day!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

    Reply
  23. [email protected]'s Mansion says

    February 19, 2013 at 4:21 am

    This is just amazing! Very cool.

    Reply
  24. Schulz Family says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:11 am

    Visiting from sugar bee crafts. This is awesome. very effective

    Reply
  25. artclubblog.com says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Love this idea! Looks wonderful!

    Reply

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