Sunday, November 15, 2009

Mini tutorial

I am always on the look out for small items that I can turn into something useful in my miniature world. I am very fond of boxes and containers of all sorts. I came up with this idea using small candle brass parts, buttons and beads. Glue them all together. Put a bit of sealant inside the bead to cover the hole. Give it a couple of turns with the spray paint and glue on a decorative label, either like a transfer decal or just printed on normal paper. Look so good paired with different "in the making style boards" but of course on a shelf as well. You can see the cookie jar "in use" below. Hope you found this inspirational:)

19 comments:

  1. Thanks for sharing this good idea!!!

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  2. Lovely !!! I love them, I shall make a try Rosanna

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  3. It is inspirational!!! Thanks for sharing it!!

    Katie

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  4. Great inspiration...but where do you find the candle parts? I guess in candle-sticks.. but I don´t have that many??

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  5. What a wonderful idea :)

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  6. In Scandinavian countries you will find these little candle parts in "Panduro" store. Come in silver and brass color and two different sizes as I know of. I have used the smallest one.
    I am sure these are available in other craft stores as well:)

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  7. Just wonderful Christel! I will definitely be on the look out for candle parts when next I am out shopping!!!

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  8. That is very inspirational, thanks Christel.
    Greetings
    Maria

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  9. For en god ide Christel, takk for at du deler den med oss!
    Janne

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  10. easy to do, thanks! I copy this idea, I too ...
    Caterina

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  11. Thank you for sharing this idea. I love the little white cookie jar!

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  12. So cute! I might have to try this. :)

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  13. Wonderful idea,thanks for sharing.Hugs,Jeannette

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  14. Thank you Christel! They are very good ideas that I will adopt for sure. I will have to find other substitute for the candle parts but I am sure that's not so difficult.

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  15. What a wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing this. :)

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  16. Perfect! You must look at everything through miniature eyes. Bet your junk drawer is amazing!

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  17. This is a great idea! :)
    I think I will go trough my drawers right now to look for some parts that I can use ;)

    Thanks for sdharing.

    Warmest wishes,
    Jollie

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