Make your own Coffee Tray

I looove coffee, anytime, anywhere, any kind.......my favorite
 

Large Iced Nonfat Latte.....yum !

 

 



 

I'm getting distracted......

 

Let's make a tray.

 

 

I had a long piece of pallet wood.

It was 5 1/2" wide and 3/4" thick. Cut  2 pieces 12" long.

Stain the wood with your favorite stain.
 

 

Cut 2 pieces of thin scrap wood 10" x 2" to use on the back as a connecting brace.

 

Use a staple gun or brad nail gun on the cross pieces.

 

(This picture also shows where I drilled holes for the handles.)

 



 

 

I had saved these old cabinet pulls thinking I could use them for something.
 

 

 

I think they will work perfectly for tray handles.

 





 

 

I painted the handles with Rustoleum Black Semi Gloss paint.

 

After your stain has dried, next comes the stenciling.

 

 



 

Inspired Barn Stencils by Cathe Holden

12'' x 12''

 

http://istencils.com/coffee-stencil-ch-003.html

 

 

Black Acrylic Paint and Stencil Brush

 

 

 

 

 Set your handles on top and mark.

 

 

 

 

Use a spray sealer on the wood to protect your stencil.

 

You might spill coffee.....yes, it could happen!

 

 

 

 

 









Drill holes and add handles

 

 

I had some foam circles from Dollar Tree.

 

  

 

 I used them on the under side to protect the kitchen counter and glass table tops.

It will also keep the tray from sliding.

 

 

 

 

Tray can lay flat or tilt on side and display when not in use.

 

 

 

Wouldn't this be a nice gift for a coffee drinker?

How about a pound of favorite Coffee on top of tray,

 beautifully wrapped in cellophane?

 

 

 

 

I made two, one to keep and one for a gift. 

 

 

 





It's the perfect time to have a cup of coffee now !

 

Thanks for visiting-

xo Lisa S





Recycled Tin Can

 

You can save this label to your computer and print them for your own use.

 

I made my labels 2'' x 3'' - 9 labels can print at this size.

 

I just printed 6 on off- white paper.

 

I wanted the labels to fit a tin can approximately 3'' high and 2'' wide.

 

 

 

 

 

Carefully cut apart the labels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove the paper store labels from the can.

 

 

 

 

 Matte- Mod Podge

available at Dollar Tree

 

 

Use a small brush or sponge brush to paint Mod Podge on the

 

back side of your label. Attach to the side of can.

 

Then cover label with another layer of Mod Podge.

 

Let dry.

 

 

 

 I used a drill at opposite sides so I could add a make a handle.

 

 

 Cut a piece of bailing wire about 12''

 

 

 

Using pliers curl ends that will go into the side holes.

 

Wrap around a pencil and slip off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hook ends on to can.

 

 

 

Fill with candy.

 

 

 

I purchased the Peanut Butter Kisses from The  Dollar Tree.

 

 

You can embellish your cans with ribbon or jute if you like.

 

These are nice to have on hand for party favors.

 

 I plan to make a few for table décor at my Holiday Boutique in November.

 

 

 

 

Blessings to you,

xo Lisa S

 

 

 

 



Vintage HALLOWEEN Postcard Printables

         

 

           

 I wanted to share more beautiful examples of postcards from Artist

 

Ellen H. Clapsaddle (1865-1934)

 

   Ellen was an American illustrator/ commercial artist from New York,

 

 in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

 

  Her style is easily recognizable and greatly admired.

 

           She is known as the most prolific souvenir/postcard and greeting card artist of her era.

My favorites include the adorable children's faces that are in

most of the illustrations.

According to collectors, her Halloween cards are among the most valuable and sought after.

I'm not one to celebrate or decorate for Halloween, but I thought I would  share these cuties.

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoy this collection. Maybe you will be inspired

 

to create something with one or more of these postcards.

 

Let me know if you have a favorite!

 

xo Lisa S

 

 

 

 

 

NO-SEW Pumpkins

 

 

 

 

 

Here is my version of a NO-SEW Pumpkin.

 

 

I like to recycle long sleeve shirts and pants.

 

 

First cut off the sleeves at the shoulders, then remove the cuff portion.

 

Cut the legs off at zipper and save. We won't need the seat of the pants or

 

the body portion of shirt. You can discard or put aside for another project.

 

 

Cut into lengths between 6'' to 12 ''

 

 

 

The  sleeves and the pant legs are tube shaped, turn inside out.

 

 

 

You will need some Jute and a Hot Glue Gun

 



 



 Gather by hand and tie off with a short piece of Jute.

 

Pull tight.

 

Note: I would not use a rubber band because over time a band will

 

wear out and break

 

Turn right sides out.

 

 

This is the bottom of your PUMPKIN 

 

 

 

 

Stuff with Polyester Fiberfil

 

 

 

This is the underside

 

 

Tie off top, leaving a tail for optional tendril.

 

If you don't want the tendril just cover with Jute.

 

Do not cut off the roll of Jute, you will be wrapping the pumpkin stem.

 

 

 

 

Tightly wrap, bottom to top

 

 

 Keep going!

 

 

 

Keep going!

 

 

Once you see the end is in site, cut the Jute and glue in to place.

 

 

 

 I had some silk type leaves from Dollar Tree

 

 

Use a little Hot Glue to add leaves.

 

I used some MOD PODGE on the Jute and twisted it around a pencil

 

or whatever you have. I used a crochet hook

 

 

 

 

 

Pull off and reshape

 

 

 

All finished! 

 

 

 

 

You can make these so fast !

 

I was able to make 12 in about 2 hours .

 

 

 

 

I originally wanted to make the pumpkins to fill my empty crate that was made with

 

leftover pallet wood scraps. In case you want to know the crate is 18 1/2'' L x 7'' D x 5'' H.

 

I used this stencil from Cathe Holden

 

http://istencils.com/grain-stencil-ch-010.html

 

I left the wood natural and used Burnt Umber paint on the stencil

 

 Let me know if you think these are the easiest and the fastest pumpkins you ever made.

 

 

 Thanks again for stopping by!

 

xo Lisa S