A DIY Summer :: Week 3 :: Dipped Horseshoe

I LOVE the dip-dye trend (even if it has been around for quite a while)! I have been wanting to do a project that gives this look ever since I saw a set of gorgeous dipped chairs in my HGTV magazine a couple months back (btw- LOVE this magazine). Last week I was online and scrolling through some rustic images when I came across a picture of a welded horseshoe heart. A lightbulb went off, I got super excited and knew I wanted to use a horseshoe for my dipped project.

All you need is a horseshoe, tape, and spray paint (I just used what I had, but these would look awesome in vibrant funky colors too) and your lucky dipped shoe will be ready to hang in no time!

Please note that you can actually dip your items in paint, or just get the look by spray painting or brush painting directly on your item like I did.

Again, no pictures needed.... you know what that means- easy peasy project :)

1. Clean off your horseshoe (I got mine from a garage sale for 50¢)

2. Spray the entire shoe with the color you will see the most of (silver for above pic). Let dry.

3. Decide how big of an area you want the "dipped" portion to be. With painters tape or masking tape, tape off everything but that area (gold area for pic above).

4. Spray the remaining exposed area. Let Dry. Remove tape.

Just like that- you are done! Now you can hang your stylish lucky shoe to protect and add good fortune to your home! Some say that to keep the good luck in, you must hang your horseshoe upside down-- where others say a horseshoe adds good luck no matter which way it hangs- so you decide!

Wouldn't these also make awesome bridal shower or wedding favors too?-- oh the possibilities!

Of course I couldn't stop there- so I brought out some wooden utensils this morning and gave them a fresh look and added charm :) This literally took two minutes...just put a piece of tape where you want your paint to stop, paint, and you're done!

My son loved playing (hitting things) with them after too :)

A DIY Summer :: Week 2 :: headband holder

This week's tutorial is a headband holder out of an oatmeal container. So if you made last week's project- then this one will be a perfect display for it! I first fell in love with this headband holder concept at my friend's baby shower almost a year ago. I had no idea what it was made out of, but was instantly drawn to how adorable it was. When I found out it was an empty oatmeal container I was double in love! I eat oatmeal every other morning for breakfast so there is no shortage of containers in this home :) Since I have a baby girl, headbands are an accessory necessity for me. This craft cost me under $5 and took about 5 minutes to make. Not only can you place headbands around the outside- but the inside is also great storage for hair clips, bows, etc.
Please note that there are definitely fancier ways of making this, I just chose the quick and less expensive route ;)

Materials:
-scrapbook paper
-candle holder (got mine at michaels & used a coupon of course)
-empty oatmeal container
-tape
-scissors

1. Cover your container with your scrapbook paper (lining up your edge with the top) and tape it into place on the side

2. Take the excess paper hanging off the bottom and fold it under the container. Tape in place (this can be messy since you won't see it).

3. Hot glue gun the base of the container to the candle holder (or leave unattached- your choice)

That's it- you are done! Too simple right? Now go decorate it with pretty headbands and make another for a friend :) Enjoy and see you next week!