I bought some vintage wooden hangers at a sale that my friend, Cindy, and I went to in Branson, Mo. They were 3 for $5.00 so I splurged and bought six. Now to create!!
I am a pinner on Pinterest (Jan Hickman) and I saw that someone had made a jewelry holder from vintage hangers. Now, this is something I wanted to try.
A trip to Home Depot and I had the spray paint (Lagoon) and some cup hooks.
First I got a pizza box I had been saving (for some reason) and put my hanger in there, went outside and started spraying. Could only coat one side, so when that side dried, a flip and a spray and I am done until it dries.
I know that I should have sanded the hanger and predrilled the holes, but I cut a corner or in this case, two corners. If this doesn't turn out, then I will and predrill some holes. I just remembered that my dad and my husband, Barney, are always saying - Measure twice and cut once. That applies here. Sand and predrill first then spray and screw in cup hooks. Sorry guys!
Okay, below is the pictures from beginning to end. After the spray paint had dried (Rust-oleum Painter's Touch Ultra for wood, metal and plastic), I worked the copper wire and beads and got them twisted and ready to put on the hanger hook. It did take a few trying moments to get the screws in. I had to use a pair of pliers to get things going.
After all the hooks were screwed in, I wrapped the copped beaded wire around that hanger. Then I put some necklaces on it. It doesn't have enough hooks right now. I have some small ones to put on there for earrings and a couple of larger ones for bracelets. Kudos to whoever came up with this idea!! It is great!
Next week, I will be adding some One of a Kind jewelry, old dolls and vintage candy dishes to Etsy. Just stop by and check up on me and tell your friends. That's www.etsy.com. Just search for JansCollections. Also, check out my boards on Pinterest, under Jan Hickman. I have lots to share and so far I have almost 500 followers. Makes me feel great.
I am following Picker Cousins on Facebook. They just bought an older glamper that they are going to fix up. They will be adding photos soon as they start changing the glamper from a pumpkin to a fine stylish glamper. Go Picker Cousins!! Check them out and like then so you keep up with what's going on. They are doing some recycling with furniture, shutters, etc. that I know they are going to share.
In a few days, I will say goodbye to my Buster Brown. He is a year old and he is going to a good home with kids and a fenced yard. We are in the country and he chases the horses, goats and cars. I am afraid something will happen to him. But, he's going to a good home. I will miss that little boy!
I close by showing you a picture of my nanny goat, Nellie. I was outside taking photos and she was so curious about what I was doing that I got a close up of her, looking at the camera. See all of you in a few days. Be safe!
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