Canvas Bag Makeover

 Hi friend,

I had a left over canvas makeup bag from a party

two years ago. I don't know any brides-to -be 

so I planned to send it off to the thrift store-

It was a nice thick bag so I wanted to see if I

could give it a makeover first.

I looked through some paper scraps and found

this piece of sheet music just about the size

of the bag.

I spread a light coat of MOD PODGE to the back

of the paper.

Note:

If you are planning to wash the bag, go ahead and use the 

Mod Podge formula for fabrics.

Regular MOD PODGE will work fine for this project.

Press paper in place, smooth out any air bubbles.

Let dry, check to see if all the edges are

adhered to the cloth.

If not, use your paint brush to tuck some Mod Podge in the

open areas.

I added a bit of collage from a magazine 

on one side of the sheet music.

I also had a rub-on label.

Then after everything was dry, I put a top coat of

Mod Podge over the whole piece.

I tied a ribbon on the zipper pull.

The bag is still soft and pliable.

The original graphics are completely covered.

I see these canvas cloth bags all the time at

places like

 Dollar Tree and HOBBY LOBBY

for about a dollar.

That's a great deal!

 I can't buy a zipper and cloth for a dollar and

it saved me the time it takes to  make the bag.

Some times you get bags with advertising

 on them or you don't like the design-

I hope I inspired to give one a makeover.

Have a great week!

xo Lisa S

Covered Matchbox Gift

Hello !

Just for fun, I covered some small matchboxes.

I picked up a set at the Dollar Tree.

I used a small paper fastener to make a drawer pull knob.

Make the hole,

start with the outside covered-

glue the front flap.

Poke the fastener through.

Open the prongs.

The next step covers the prongs.

Line the drawer with paper and trim.

Wrap the outside of the box.

Back side needs to be covered so the drawer

will not push through.

Paper is folded closed just like wrapping a gift

and then glue the tabs down.

A good place to keep those tiny paper fasteners.

Inside one of the drawers is a mini notebook.

Pinch the tiny paper fastener and pull to open .....

I decorated the top with a small apothecary label.

The book

 fits neatly inside the drawer.

I made a matching set-

with a tiny surprise inside.

 

To make the mini notebook:

Measure the inside dimensions of your drawer.

Cut pages, folded sides together.

Check the fit, trim again if needed.

Clip the open side in place.

Run a ribbon of white glue along the folded side.

That will be the spine.

Leave it alone to dry.

I glued the cover to the spine and

used a clip to hold in place while the glue dried.

That's a quick way to make a mini notebook.

Large matchboxes can also be covered.

I used a map of to cover this box.

Wouldn't a box like this go well with a 

handmade candle ?

.....back to the mini's

I stacked and tied them together for a gift.

For a crafting friend.

Thank you for time today !

I enjoy the visit.

Have a wonderful week, my friend.

xo Lisa S

A Happy Accident / Placemat Stencil or Stamp

 Hello friends!

I was drawn to this flexible plastic placemat at the Dollar Tree-

It was sort of ugly but I thought maybe I could do something with it-

The front had a detailed design.

The back of the mat laid flat.

I rubbed an ink pad on the front of the mat.

Flipped it over on some Kraft paper-

Pressed down as a giant stamp.

I liked how it looked-

-so I did some more.

I had some plain brown bags

The ink picked up a lot of details.

I wasn't sure if I was just making a huge mess.

It was definitely a happy accident!

I just used a wet- wipe-

Easy to clean !

These mats cut easily with scissors to create

 more designs in different sizes !

Colored ink would look great,

even going over the design with watercolor paint or pencils

to personalize your gift wrap would make a one-of-a kind bag.

Thanks for letting me share with you today !

xo Lisa S

Heart Shaped Wreath-Wire Art

 

Hello my friend!

I thought I would share my Wire Art with you.

It's fairly easy and you can't make a mistake.

I used Heavy Duty -Bailing Wire-

I bought a roll from Home Depot years ago and use it for

all sorts of craft projects.

You may have some in your garage or barn !

You will also need pliers.

Give yourself a 3'' long tail to start -

You will be working with a continues piece of wire !

Do not cut wire until the end.

I used a sharpie pen as my size guide.

Loop the wire around your guide twice .

I also spaced my loops using the width of the pen.

Remove your guide and make another loop.

It looks better if you can continue the wire in the

same direction.

Continue making loops until you are happy with the size.

Bring the ends together.

Use pliers to twist and connect the two ends.

Twist the ends around the pliers to make a curl.

Lay wreath flat and shape into a heart.

You can use your pliers to help with shaping.

It can be hung plain or wrapped with ribbon.

It reminds me of lace-

Each of the loops will hold a small note or photo.

It could hold Valentines or hanging earrings.....

Thank you !

So nice to have you visit again.

I hope you are having a wonderful week.

xo Lisa S