For those who love to do needlework, every free minute is a reason to occupy their hands. It is not even necessary to have special tools or any special materials on hand for experiments. Sometimes an ordinary board or wooden ice cream sticks are enough. Even such simple things made of wood can become the basis for practical crafts that you can use in everyday life. Several ideas in this direction in our publication. And you can take them on board, it's very simple.
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1 Jewelry stand for dressing table
2 Note board for refrigerator
3 Original serving solution: delivery for glasses
4 Organizer for spoons from a board and jars
5 Phone stand in a couple of minutes
6 Tray board: how to serve breakfast to your loved one
Jewelry stand for dressing table
This shelf option for your jewelry is very simple, but easy to use.
PHOTO: YouTube.comCrafting materials are almost always at your fingertips.
PHOTO: YouTube.comPaint all sticks, with the exception of 4 pieces, with acrylic paint on both sides. The paint adheres well to wood and dries in just 15 minutesPHOTO: YouTube.com4 sticks that you did not paint must be connected in pairs at an angle of 45º. It is not difficult to do this using hot glue.PHOTO: YouTube.comTo make the bookcase stand, you need to put it on the base - these will be two painted sticks, on which you need to glue the finished partsPHOTO: YouTube.comNow attach the rest of the blanks to the inclined surface, creating a latticePHOTO: YouTube.comSuch a simple and graceful shelf can hold your favorite earrings or pendant chain on your dressing table. The design is as simple and light as it is very elegant
Note board for refrigerator
The front panel of the refrigerator in the kitchen has long become a means of communication for many. And this is not a joke: each family member, one way or another, opens the door of this unit, which means he sees what is on it. You can leave small notes about what needs to be done or just kind words for family members every day. And a small board will help you with this, on which you can stick a sticker or just a piece of paper with a regular button.
PHOTO: YouTube.comTo make such a board, you need ice cream sticks, acrylic paint, decorative tape, glue and a couple of magnets or pieces of magnetic tape.PHOTO: YouTube.comPaint the sticks in a suitable tone, when the paint dries, put decorative tape on one sidePHOTO: YouTube.comTo make the edges look perfect, and the tape does not begin to wrap even after a long time, bring the edge of the stick to a heat source, the plastic will melt and take the shape you need.PHOTO: YouTube.comUse 2 more sticks as a base, apply PVA glue on them or use a glue gunPHOTO: YouTube.comAnd now glue decorative blanks across the base sticks. It is not necessary to do this perfectly even, you can slightly shift them relative to each other.PHOTO: YouTube.comAttach a pair of magnets to the base sticks on the back sidePHOTO: YouTube.comThe notice board is ready. Stickers will not leave marks on the surface of the tape, in addition, on such a base you can attach a photo or newspaper clipping with a regular pushpin
Original serving solution: delivery for glasses
And here is an example of a very unusual and easy-to-use stand for 4 glasses, which will be held directly on the bottle.
PHOTO: YouTube.comTo make such a stand, you will need a piece of board measuring 20 × 20 cm², suitable drills and a drillPHOTO: YouTube.comYou will also need a jigsaw from the tools, and for decoration - varnish or wood stainPHOTO: YouTube.comIn the center with a core drill, you need to make a hole of such a diameter that the neck of the bottle passes freely. And along the edges, cuts should be made in the places indicated by the arrowsPHOTO: YouTube.comThe finished part must be carefully sanded with sandpaper and covered with stainPHOTO: YouTube.comThe stand is as simple as it is original. In this form, you can even put it on a festive table when serving.
Organizer for spoons from a board and jars
Another example of how you can use junk material for useful crafting is a kitchen tool holder.
PHOTO: YouTube.comThis design will require 8 cans, a wooden bar, 8 self-tapping screws and a leather flat that can be cut from an old beltPHOTO: YouTube.comThe cans can be painted with acrylic paint in any color to match the rest of your kitchenPHOTO: YouTube.comThe wooden plank should be painted in the same shade. This can be done with a brush or foam sponge.PHOTO: YouTube.comBanks must be fixed in three pieces on each side with self-tapping screws to a wooden strip. You need to tighten the screws from the insidePHOTO: YouTube.comIt should look like this: in the center - a tree, and on the sides there are three cans on each sidePHOTO: YouTube.comA leather strap is attached to the edge of the strip for 2 self-tapping screws so that a loop remains, which will be convenient to grasp with your handPHOTO: YouTube.comYou can decorate the jars with inscriptions or decoupage, as you like. In such an organizer, you can place tea and tablespoons, forks and knives.
Phone stand in a couple of minutes
For a lightweight and easy-to-manufacture smartphone stand, you need simple materials and just a couple of minutes of free time.
PHOTO: YouTube.comIce cream sticks, a strip of cloth or foamiran will be used. A glue gun will be used for bonding.PHOTO: YouTube.comPrepare 6 regular sticks and three shortened ones, breaking off their edges with wire cuttersPHOTO: YouTube.comYou can use hot glue to hold the sticks together.PHOTO: YouTube.comAssemble from the blanks a structure similar in shape to a beach loungerPHOTO: YouTube.comSecure the fom or fabric to the makeshift deck chair with gluePHOTO: YouTube.comOn such a mini sun lounger, your smartphone will have a great rest while you do household chores or new handicrafts.
Tray board: how to serve breakfast to your loved one
Relationships between loved ones sometimes consist of cute little things, each of which has a special meaning. Have a whiteboard tray so you can have a special good morning every day.
PHOTO: YouTube.comTo make such a tray, you only need a wooden frame with a plywood backing. Cover the frame with masking tape around the perimeterPHOTO: YouTube.comCover the central part of the workpiece with slate matte paint. The most convenient way to use paint in a spray canPHOTO: YouTube.comDoor handles must be installed on the side parts of the frame exactly in the center. Find elegant fittings suitable for this purposePHOTO: YouTube.comTo install the handles, you will need to drill through the frame and fix the screws on the backPHOTO: YouTube.comWrite a funny wish or just draw a heart and serve breakfast to your loved one, he or she will love your attention
Agree, the listed ideas are an example of a simple and easy solution to pressing problems. And what is important - very simple and affordable materials are used for their manufacture. In addition, we offer you another short video guide on ideas from ice cream sticks:
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