“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.” ― Charles Chaplin
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Jack of all Trades? Master Mess Maker!
I have been spending alot of time on Pinterest lately.. Its the most incredible online "womans magazine" and when I click on the site, I feel a little bit giddy - like I am opening the door to 'Pink & Pretty' land! The most amazing thing about this site is that it not only shows you some of the most creative and awesome DIY projects, the pictures come with instructions for people like me! I never dreamed I could be so crafty! The 1st creative project I decided to conquer was to makeover my bathroom. At the advice of a clever craftsman on Pinterest I went to the Dollar Store and purchased 7 picture frames - all of them black. Then I searched for really really neat pictures that would look great on the walls. I wanted them to be entertaining and thought provoking - since my husband spends an awful lot of time in the bathroom. My 1st challenge came when I realized my Dollar store picture frames did not have hanging hooks. I searched and searched but could not find anything on Pinterest that explains how to attach hooks to picture frames. Being a new and improved 'Jack of all Trades' I creativly designed my own hooks with thumb tacks, wire, and a hammer. Thats where I lost 2 of the frames. It does not matter how hard you hammer, thumb tacks will not penetrate through the glass that holds the picture in the frame. Being the well-grounded and sensible woman I am, I see no need for silly tools such as measuring tape or levels. Women have a very keen sense of 'centering'. This is where I ran into my 2nd hurtle. I finally figured a way to get the hooks on the backs of the frames with my idea using thumb tacks and wire (just dont hit the glass) but I did not pay very close attention at all where I placed my hooks on the backs of the pictures. I carefully nailed 5 holes in the walls, making sure each was level and evenly spaced. My creative hooks were not. Most pictures now cover 4 or 5 holes each in the wall behind them. My husband said he loved the pictures but when he went to rearrange them a little (they never did end up quite centered) I had to make myself faint to take his attention from the walls. It worked at the time, but later I felt so guilty that I tearfully confessed. My wonderful husband wrapped his arms around me and told me he loves our new improved bathroom with crooked pictures. Since my husband was being so understanding, I also showed him the multiple strips of wallpaper I accidently removed when I was trying to place a creative Pinterest 3D border. I painted wooden circles black and red and silver, then attached permanent mounting tape to the backs of them. I learned from this project that the word permanent means 'do not remove or try to reposition once it is placed on the wall'. My bathroom DIY project cost $11, took 2 weeks to complete, 23 nail holes, and 17 strips of wallpaper. Next, I have decided to stain every single piece of wooded furniture in our house. I will let you know how it turns out!
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Great story. I have found the best picture hangers by 3M. Check them out where you find 3M sticky things at your local hardware, target, walmart ect. They are removable velcro, that mount to the back of frame and the wall. You can reposition with no problem and best yet..no holes in wall
ReplyDeleteI have them now and I hear they work very well! Cant wait to start hanging more pictures - the dollar store had some really cute frames (without hooks).!
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