Invisible Disc Plate Hangers Tutorial - Great for Hanging Plates

Have you heard of the Invisible Adhesive Disc Plate Hanger? I have also seen them called Disc Plate Hangers, Invisible Plate Hanger, etc...   They are a made to stick on the back of plate for hanging on the wall.  Plate groupings on walls are very popular lately, I've been seeing them everywhere!    Here is what the Invisible plate hanger or adhesive disc hanger looks like:

Invisible Adhesive Disc Plate Hanger

What is so great about these hangers is they hang the plate without showing hardware like the metal old school plate hangers. The only thing I didn't like about them was the price so that's why I came up with my own version of adhesive disk hangers with some things I had around the house.   

Invisible Plate Hanger Tutorial

What You Need - 

 E6000 glue, a sturdy piece of fabric cut in a triangle, wire, sandpaper or a tool that sands and rubbing alcohol

I first made the metal loop by taking a piece of wire and looping it twice around a pen and then twisted the ends together.

I then determined on the back of the plate where I wanted the loop and right below that I sanded a rough area... with the stone plates, I used a grinding bit on a Dremel.  

I then wiped the roughened area with some rubbing alcohol. 

Then I put about a nickel sized glob of E6000 on the sanded area and stuck the metal loop ends into the glue while laying the loop on the plate in the position I wanted it.

Then I stuck the fabric triangle, right below the loop covering the glue and the bottom half of the wire.  I then gently pressed the triangle down and tried to smooth the glue out evenly under it. 

I sat it aside and let it dry for 24 hours.... and it worked like a charm!

For a more detailed tutorial with photos showing an alternate way to make these using jute go to:

DIY Invisible Plate Hangers Tutorial

Thank you so much for dropping by! I hope that you have enjoyed this tutorial and will find it useful :)

For ideas and inspiration about hanging plates on your walls go to:  Decorating with Plates:Using Dinner Plates to Decorate your Walls

3-D Stars Made from Frozen Pizza Boxes

These are easy and cheap DIY Cardboard Star Decorations!!

I finally made some 3D stars out of some frozen pizza boxes that I had been saving and I think they really turned out great! Of course, I didn't come up with this myself, I actually saw it HERE first, but the star there was made from a cereal box.  Cereal box, frozen pizza box.. it's really all the same!  I was so inspired, I just had to give it a try.   I love how they turned out and I'm happy to report they were actually SUPER EASY to make!!!  Don't tell yourself you can't make one of these.. because you can.

I did three of them that were approx. 12 x 12", another one that was about 6 by 6" and then a smaller one that was about 3" and the all turned out fabulous.  Have a look:

 

So what do you think??  I think that if I didn't know any better, they look pretty much like the expensive metal ones. If you like the look of them, I urge you to give this craft a try.  They are super easy to make and you can make them practically for free if you save your cardboard food packaging. I definitely look forward to making more of these for use around the holidays. 

For more cardboard projects like this one, go to: Cute and Clever Cereal Box Crafts Round-Up


Thank you for dropping by!

Easy Inexpensive 4th of July Decor - DIY Jeweled Firecrackers!

DIY Jeweled Firecracker Decorations!!

If you are looking for easy and cheap decoration ideas for the 4th of July, you have come to the right place! Display these beautiful jeweled firecrackers to in your home OR use them as decorations for your 4th of July party!  They are very easy to make and the results are stunning.   

So gather your supplies!  You will need empty toilet paper tubes, paint, beans or rice, rhinestones and a good glue and some jute and see my Jeweled Firecracker Tutorial.

Decorating with Fabrics

Fabrics aren't just for clothes and curtains...Have you ever thought of using fabrics when it comes to decorating?? There's all kinds of different fabrics out there, in a million colors and prints!  The selection is amazing.. and fabrics can be used for so many different things when it comes to decorating your home.

Here's some inspiration for you:





How about a fabric covered wall??  I LOVE THIS and it's perfect for those who live in apartments... Just take it down when you leave and put it back up in the new place :)

Fabric Covered Wall @ MYAJADE HOME IMPROVEMENT

Look at this beautiful desk, partially covered with beautiful fabric with the matching chair!

Beautiful Fabric Covered Desk and Chair @ Brittney's Budget Crafts

Or you could do something like this.. One large fabric wall panel, or maybe a few..

DIY Fabric Wall Panels @ How About Orange

Look at these fabric covered bins, aren't they cute?!......Be sure to visit the link for the AWESOME tutorial!

Fabric Covered Boxes @ IHeart Organizing

There are TONS more things you can do with fabrics... I hope you are inspired!!    Have fun :)

Colorful Chandelier Makeovers

It has been a while since I posted any chandelier makeovers so I figured I would do a small round-up today....  I personally could never get sick of chandelier makeovers... who out there is with me??    I've been looking around and gathered up a few bright chandeliers to feature today.....




Chandelier Makeover #1

 


LOVE this red chandelier by Meridith of Smitty Baby that was featured on Design Sponge. I love that it is red, it looks great!



Chandelier Makeover #2

Look at this beautiful bright blue chandelier that I found at Crafty Little Gnome.   She said it cost her all of about TWO BUCKS to do this gorgeous chandelier!


Chandelier Makeover #3

 

Apparently this chandelier was a thrift store find.  I didn't see the before but I just couldn't get over how pretty this PURPLE chandelier is that I found at Vintage Revivals!  What an awesome idea for a chandelier..... I think it is gorgeous  :)  

Chandelier Makeover #4  

I love this makeover found at The Tall Chick!  This one went from brass to a beautiful aqua color.  I love it!

I hope you have enjoyed these chandeliers as much as enjoyed gathering them.. Thanks for dropping by!

DIY Decorative Letters- Cheap!

These beautiful letters that spell the word 'Dream' cost me about $6 bucks to make!  I am super excited and can not wait to do some more of them.   

Here is what I did:

I found these foam letters at  Hobby Lobby just the other day...  I had no idea they even existed-they are perfect!  

red and yellow 4 in foam letters

 Second, I primed the letters with plain white acrylic paint.. the colors they came in were way to bright for me. 

Then I painted them with a couple coats of flat black acrylic paint..then sanded and then added one more coat of black paint and VIOLA!! 

Gorgeous decorative letters for your walls, shelves or mantel!

For a more detailed tutorial with photos go to:

Learn How to Make Large Decorative Words from Cheap Foam Letters

P.S. If you know of any other places that sell these letters online, please feel free to share in the comments, as I am planning on buying and making plenty more of these!

 

Thrift Store Makeovers - Desks!

Anyone who has been following this blog so far knows I'm crazy about thrift store makeovers!  I've decided to put together another small round-up of thrift store makeovers.. this time it is desks!  

Makeover #1    

Gorgeous Green Desk

Before....

After!

This desk started out as an old scratched up desk but it's one of those that has lots of character....  Go on over to Design On A Dime for the rest of the story.... LOVE this desk!!  She did such a great job with it.

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Makeover #2     

Beautiful White Desk

Before...

After!

Can you believe the above desk was purchased for only $30 at a thrift store?  That is truly amazing to me.. This desk is gorgeous!  Hope on over to SaVvy Decor to see how she did it!

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Makeover #3   

 Fabulous Black and Pink Desk

Before...

After!!!

I LOVE the colors pink and black together and I think this desk came out fabulous!! I like how she matched the bulletin board material to the chair cushion material.. it really turned out great!  To learn more about this re-do go to Mom's By Heart  :)

I can't wait to find a desk of my own to make over!