First, I used an inexpensive storage bin to create a craft ribbon holder. For my hair clips that I make (shameless plug), I use a lot of different colors of ribbon. I was finding myself in need of a good way to store all the spools, when I came across this great idea.
http://www.ohcrafts.net/decoration-ribbon-organizer.php
I measured the holes in the basket, and bought a thin, wodden dowel at the craft store, to cut into sections slightly wider that the bin. I fed these though a couple rows of the holes, and hung the ribbon spools.
And.....organized!
Next, I saw the idea to use tera cotta pots to make a cake plate-style piece to hold soap and toiletries on the bathroom counter.
I bought a terra cotta pot the height that I wanted my final piece to be. Then, I also got a terra cotta plate/dish that was the right width I needed.
I painted the pieces first, a fun, bright yellow.
I then used a metallic copper and matallic silver (leftover from this project!) paint to accent and 'antique' the piece, to give it some character.
Once dry, I attached the two pieces with Gorilla Glue, using the tutorial found here.
http://sweetcharli.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy-terra-cotta-cake-stand.html
Voila!! Cake stand turned bathroom counter storage.
Finally, I had several clear glass vases that were a bit tired and needed some sprusing up! They all three had interesting shapes, but needed some color!
One three-sided vase I chose to wrap with twine, hot gluing along the way to secure.
http://teachcraftlove.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-table-decor.html
Craft weekend = a success!!
So there!