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, pinned something like this:
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. Lay out 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 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 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!
A beautiful idea and blog!
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thank you!
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.
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nice and very interesting. I love the whole thing
I love this!! I did a tutorial on the washer necklaces before, but never thought of taking it to this level! So sweet!!!
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.
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
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.
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster. I’m looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.
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Rena
What a fun art project! Pinning it!
What a fun idea! I love the different patterns!
I love it! The continuous design is so inspiring. Pinning!
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crystelle
http://www.crystelleboutique.com
Love your idea. I have created necklaces using Stampin’ Up!s designer paper and could use the same paper for this idea too!
I love this–it’s great! I did pin the washer necklaces, a washer monogram, etc. but I like your project best by far! 🙂
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?
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Sandy
http://www.savardstudios.blogspot.com
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!
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
This is gorgeous (as always!) Did you use diamond glaze on the washers like the tutorial suggested? They are very shimmery and 3 dimensional!
sorry if that wasn’t clear–yup, I did use the diamond glaze on the washers
Super cute idea! I’ve don’t some washer art myself. Love yours. Have a great day!
Barb
http://www.secondchancetodream.com
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
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
This is just amazing! Very cool.
Visiting from sugar bee crafts. This is awesome. very effective
Love this idea! Looks wonderful!