Repurpose Old Used Lace Curtain in a Wine Bottle Cover

I will admit right here, right now that I dumpster dive. It's difficult for me to see a promising pile set out at curb-side and not investigate.

It was in a pile set on the curb that I found several lace curtain panels I washed, folded and set aside until I could find a new purpose for them like this cute wine bottle cover tied with a discarded ice skate shoe lace.

Pattern: Take a sheet of newspaper, unfold it and lay the bottle on its side then with a pencil or marker trace the perimeter of the bottle holding the pencil straight up (90 degrees to the paper) and against the glass bottle.

It doesn't have to be perfect.

Cut the paper pattern about a half an inch outside the line you drew then  wrap the pattern around the bottle to ensure there's enough material for the seam.

It took a couple of times of drawing then cutting before the paper overlapped enough for a decent size seam.

Sew it: Fold the top of the cover over about a quarter of an inch and stitch then fold the entire cover in half long ways with the inside of the cover facing out.

Stitch a quarter inch seam the length of the cover then slip it over a wine bottle.

Bow: Weave the shoe lace through the holes in the lace curtain, tie a bow then clip the ends if they're too long.

Keep for yourself, slide over a full bottle of wine for the host and hostess of a party or give as a gift.

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Make a Wind Chime out of Vintage Silver Plated Flatware

Actually, you can use any flatware to make this wind chime. The tinkling sound will be just as pretty.

The only difficulty I have in making silverware wind chimes is in finding things to use to hold the strings of chimes. However, when my mother brought this small basket to me then said, "I'll be interested in seeing what you make of this.", I knew immediately what purpose the basket would serve.

Black spray paint was in order as the basket was in it's natural color of tans and browns.

Next, I located a hook screw to hang the basket on and screw into the beams of the porch.

Finally, floral wire was wrapped around each flatware piece then strung through the basket weave and twisted. A large for was used for the middle and strung through the bottom center (or when hanging it will be the top) of the basket.

Attach a loop of wire that the hook screw can hook through on what will be the top of the basket.

After you wrap the wire around the silverware and before you attach it to the basket, make a loop and turn it so the unattached or free end of the wire (the end that you will attach to the basket) is on the bottom of the loop then slide the loop over the top of the flatware piece. This will keep the wire wrapped around the piece.

Well, this all might sound a bit confusing I note as I reread this but once you get all your materials together, you will probably figure out mechanics that best suit you.

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Upcycle Repurpose Vintage Silver Plated Flatware Forks

I found a set of five or six flatware pieces - mostly forks - for $1 at a local antique store, and just in time because I had run out of forks to use as towel or coat hooks.

The hearts cutout plank was free so for well under $1 I made this hanging coat or towel rack.

Paint: The wood was base-coated with antique white then alternately layered with nutmeg, goose feather and burnt umber running the brush across the board to create a worn appearance.

After it dried, I sanded here and there to create a more shabby look then finished off with a coat of antiquing.

Forks: The fork tines were bent using vise grips and needle nose pliers. Fold a paper towel in half and place over the tines leaving about half of the tine exposed. Using the tightest setting you can, grip the tines with the vise grips and begin bending the fork tines with the needle nose.

It takes quite a bit of strength but if you keep working at it, they'll bend to your will.

Next, bend the fork handle at the narrowest part so that the design is on the outside (as shown).

Attaching forks: Find wood screws with heads large enough to catch the edges of the tines, and not so long they go through to the backside of the wood.

Drill pilot holes a little smaller than the screw then partially screw in the screw.

Slide the fork onto the screw and hold with one hand while tightening the screw with the other.

I find a power drill useful during this process since I don't have enough strength to tighten the screws by hand.

Add two saw tooth hangers making sure you measure so they are even across the back of the board otherwise, the board will hang at an angle.

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Grab a window screen, your acrylic paints and set to work creating primitive snowmen painted screen decorations.

Original designs but you're welcome to use the idea.

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Top left: Three happy snowmen in assorted hats and scarves in different colors.

Center left: Snowman in black top hat and blue scarf with snowflakes and the word "snow".

Bottom left: "Welcome" sign with snowflakes and cute snowman in a green scarf.

The three painted screens hang with eye screws and picture hanging wire.

Note: Be sure to drill holes with a bit that is smaller than the actual screw. This process keeps the wood from splitting. Old wood is brittle.

Acrylic paints were used then each screen was sprayed with a clear, protective coat that helps retard the paint from chipping.

Upcycle Wooden Pepper Mill and Salt Shaker into Lacey Victorian Candle Holders

Here's a crafty idea to repurpose (upcycle) trash-to-treasure and unusable wooden pepper mills and salt shakers. These pieces were found at a second hand store for a dollar. I have never done this project before but when I saw the pair I knew immediately what I'd create out of them.

With a bit of sandpaper they can be turned into shabby chic by simply sanding away the paint here and there.

What you'll need:

• A wood pepper mill and salt shaker.
• Antique white acrylic and a large brush.
• 3x3 or 4x4 wood squares (or platforms of your choice. You could even use metal or hard sturdy plastic.).
• Sandpaper.
• Lace scraps or in this case, I used cuts from old, cheap lace curtains.

Remove the tops to both pieces and the metal workings inside the pepper mill. Lay aside for a future project.

Apply a small bead of wood glue, Liquid Nails or similar glue along the rims of the shaker and mill then let dry over night.

Sand the finish of the wood. This will help the paint to stick to the shaker and mill.

Now paint then let dry and paint again. It took several coats to completely cover these pieces.

Apply a small bead of glue around the edges of the squares then add the lace and let dry.

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