Here is my entry for American Crafter – the first week’s theme was Hardware Store Gems. This entry WON the week, so thanks for your votes!
My happy dance after being chosen as a contestant on American Crafter was followed by panic about the first weeks’ theme, so I headed to Lowe’s to brainstorm. After wandering the whole store, I settled on a piece of birch plywood and some dowel rods as my materials, then added wood glue and a can of spray paint. I’m a girl who loves power tools, so I borrowed my dad’s scroll saw and cut out the M that I use as the logo on my site. I drilled holes, added the dowels with glue, painted it all, and mounted it on the wall. And now I have thread rack art to hold my thread spools in easy reach of my sewing machine.
I wanted some process photos in case anyone wanted to see me actually using power tools, so I handed the point and shoot camera to my almost 4 year old. This is what I got:
He’s gotten much better – I think these are the first few photos that he has taken in which you could see my face. Also, any of you girls scared of power tools – you should try it! They’re fun.
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Done, you´re the best!
Charo
http://www.cosiendoyaprendiendo.blogspot.com
Hey there! Yours was really my favourite, so yep, I voted for you! I hope you pass this cuz I want to see more of your works. Good luck
http://www.houseofestrela.blogspot.com
How creative! Just voted for you
This was great! I haven’t yet learned how to use a scroll saw. They actually scare me a bit. But you are making me rethink that. This was such a great project!
What a clever idea! I’m going to have to cut something like this for my craft room! Thanks for sharing!
I REALLY love your project!!! This was a fun week. I’m so glad to compete with you and that thread rack makes me a little nervous LOL! You did a great job
iknowtheplansihave4you.blogspot.com
Such a fun & creative idea! I’m also impressed with your almost-4-year-old son’s camera skill!!!
I really love this idea. I am a C for Cathy so a nice easy letter to cut out. I did vote for yours.
I love your project…very creative! Good luck!
Marilyn
4you-withlove.blogspot.com
Very cool!
I love this idea! I’m still in the “scared of power tools” crowd, but a fantastic creation like this gets me one step closer I think!!
Love the M shape and all your pretty colors–good luck!
Awesome! I may need to make myself something like this!
I have got to make one of those but I’m not too good with the power tools, hmmmmm.
Both practical and beautiful!!!
What a great idea! So useful and colorful! I love it!!
LOVE this! So colorful and definitely changes plan old thread into art. Pinning this immediately!
Congrats on making it to round 2. I just gave you a shout out…good luck!
http://4you-withlove.blogspot.com/2012/03/american-crafter-round-2.html
Marilyn
I LOVE this! I need something cool for my thread. You did a great job! Good luck in the competition!
Love this…very creative, colorful and useful too!
Very cute and practical!
I only wish I had wall space
BTW: I’m not afraid of power tools
Totally loving this!! It’s such a cute and practical idea, which is awesome =)
This is such a creative way to display thread. I’d love for you to share this (and anything else you want) at my link party. It runs Tues-Sat. http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/03/terrific-tuesday-6.html
Rachel
This creativity just blows my mind!! I never would have thought of this, but it’s absolutely genius!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy! XO
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today!
Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
What a great idea, a practical and artistic way to store threads, looks fab on your wall
Melissa this is so darling!! What a cute way to store/display your thread! I featured you today – http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/03/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-43/
So cute!!! I featured you on my friday finds post. I so wish I saw this before I just bought a thread rack! http://sweetcsdesigns.com/archives/3447
Sew Creative!
I love this!
I would love for you to share this at my “Unveil Your Genius” Link party!
http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/03/unveil-your-genius-link-party_15.html
Happy Weekend!
I love this! What a great way to display your thread. I am always losing mine. I want to do this!