Page 8 - Clear Lake Mirror Reporter E-Edition 2-17-2016

Lake LifestylePage 8 • Feb. 17, 2016
Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter

A crafty storage solution Get a fresh look with easy furniture updates Fun with creative containers

(Family Features) A desk or workspace is one of the most (Family Features) When you grow bored paintbrushes (Family Features) Containers come in all shapes and sizes with
difficult spaces to organize. Between the things you need to keep with your furnishings or want to change up the spray paint in coordinating color purposes ranging from helping organize your stuff to adding an extra
within reach and the mementos and treasures you want close look and feel of a room, you may find yourself scissors element to your decor.
by, chasing away clutter may feel like a losing battle. Especially trying to put off redecorating until you have a Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Spray Re-imagine plain glass jars by adding texture and color with a
when surface space is at a premium, try turning to your walls bigger budget. Instead, you can give the furniture Aleene’s Fast Grab Tacky Glue project created by the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft
for creative storage solutions. you already have a unique, fresh look at a fraction staple gun and staples Stores. Create a faux milk glass look and emulate the appearance of tree
This whimsical organization board, a project designed by of the cost. craft knife bark by simply using hot glue to make your design. Finish with paint
the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, lets you These projects from the crafting experts black trim fabric to match the palette of the room where your vessels will be displayed
create a fully customized storage center to stash whatever you at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores show how Glam-It-Up! Iron-On Crystals in Clear and add some dried or fresh vegetation for an added organic touch.
need. This design allows for everything from jewelry and charging easy it can be to transform a tired old desk or a Tulip Cordless Heat Setting Tool Then spruce up boring terra cotta pots using decorative paints
cable storage to paper filing and photo displays to functional tools basic dining chair into one-of-a-kind pieces that Lay canvas flat on work surface. Randomly and tape to add trendy patterns and designs. The pots make a lovely
such as a clock or mirror. Choose fabrics and paint to fit your complement your space perfectly. place a variety of tape strips on canvas, intersecting addition to any room, or they’re perfect as hostess gifts or party favors.
space; there’s plenty of room to go bold with bright patterns and Find more ideas for crafty ways to update strips to create abstract lines and shapes.
colors or tone it down for a more subtle look. your furnishings at joann.com. Fill in open areas between tape strips Milk Glass Jar and Jug
Find more ideas for creating storage with crafts at joann. Chalk Acrylic Paint Desk with fabric colors, using one dominant shade Crafting time: 3-5 hours
com. Crafting time: Weekend project for majority of sections, with other colors as Skill level: Some experience necessary
Skill level: Beginner occasional accents. Remove tape and allow fabric Supplies and Tools:
Room Organization Board Supplies and Tools: to dry. Mason jar
Crafting time: Varies painter’s tape Remove old upholstery from chair. Reserve Glass milk jug
Skill Level: Some experience necessary FolkArt Home Decor Chalk: Imperial or color it to use as a pattern for cutting painted fabric. Rubbing alcohol
Supplies and Tools: of choice Spray paint chair base; allow to dry. Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Cork board 2-inch paintbrush Cut out painted canvas to fit chair backing 1/2-inch flat brush
Dry erase board hand sander and 80 grit sandpaper and base. Apply tacky spray to chair base and FolkArt Home Decor Chalk: White Adirondack
Stretched canvas in multiple sizes soft cloth position painted fabric over base. This will help to Mod Podge Ultra Matte finish
Cork roll dark wax hold new fabric in place while gluing and stapling Wash jar and jug with mild soap and water. Dry and wipe with
Foamcore board Using painter’s tape, tape off areas not to be edges. Repeat for chair back. rubbing alcohol to remove any residue.
Batting painted. Paint desk. Allow to dry and recoat as Use tacky glue around the edges of fabric to Create dots on Mason jar with hot glue. Work in sections to allow
2-3 coordinating fabrics needed. secure it to chair base and back. Use staple gun glue to harden. Apply lines of hot glue to milk jug, starting with a
Craft glue When dry, distress edges with hand sander to secure fabric edges on the base and back for swirl in the middle to create a tree knot design. Create lines around
Straight pins until desired look is achieved. Using soft cloth, additional security. Trim excess fabric around knot to achieve a faux bois effect. Allow glue to harden.
Paint (coordinate colors to fabric) wipe on dark wax and buff. edges with craft knife. Cover edges of fabric and Paint over glue on both glass surfaces. Apply several coats if
Optional enhancements: staples with black trim, secured with tacky glue. needed, allowing drying time between applications.
Ribbon Sitting Pretty Painted Chair Allow glue to dry completely. Seal both pieces with a coat of Ultra Matte finish. Allow to dry
Drapery grommets Crafting time: 1-2 hours Cut out heart shape from scrap of painted before applying any additional coats.
Cording Skill level: Intermediate canvas. Cover heart with clear crystals and use
Clothespins (large and small) Supplies and Tools: heat-setting tool to set crystals in place, following Trendy Plant Pottery
Wooden pegs white cotton canvas to cover seat and back of instructions on packaging. Use tacky glue to Crafting time: Under 1 hour. Skill level: No experience necessary
3-piece clock kit chair secure crystal heart to chair back. Allow to dry. Supplies and Tools:
Mirror masking tape in a variety of widths Clay pots
Lay out cork board, dry erase boards and canvas, leaving Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Ebony, Crimson Red, Decorative tapes
some space between each piece for pops of color with fabric. Royal Blue and Sunshine Yellow Paint of choice
Once composition and total project size has been foil or foam plate for palette Teresa Collins rub-on metallic letters
determined, measure empty spaces to make fabric-covered Plants
boards. Decorate clay pots with paint and decorative tapes. Allow to dry.
To create a fabric covered board, cut foamcore board to Use rub-on letters to personalize pottery with a trendy aesthetic. Add
proper measurement. Cut batting 2-3 inches larger than board plants.
all the way around. Place batting on front of board and wrap
around to back. Fold corners so they are neat and not bulky.
Adhere with craft glue, using straight pins to hold in place until
dry. Iron fabric. Once each piece is finished, place back into
layout to make sure everything is still properly lined up and
measurements are correct, making adjustments as needed. Repeat
to make as many fabric boards as needed to fill the open spaces.
Leave fabric covered boards as is or add some storage. Hang
ribbon and grommets for cable organization. Stretch cording
as clothesline and use clothespins for displaying pictures. Add
diagonal fabric pocket for papers.
Paint canvas pieces in solid colors or patterns to coordinate
with fabric. The stretched canvas can also provide interesting
storage options. Hang it backward for a quick shelf. Add pegs
for hanging storage. Turn it into a clock with a simple 3-piece
kit or add a mirror. Double it up with another canvas for extra
dimension.
Once all pieces are finished, hang together on wall.

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