Hello Everyone,
I am guest designer for ‘Do More With Less’ this month. Thank you Yvonne for inviting me.
Today, I want to share with you a quick, and easy
tutorial on how to create a note or photo holder fridge magnet, using a mouse
trap. Now, I do not think I need to stress how important it is to use new
mouse-traps (LOL). Recycling is wonderful, but perhaps not with mouse-traps!
These little note holders would be perfect little gifts with Christmas around
the corner, and are something unique and certainly an entertaining, conversation
piece.
Altered Mouse Trap
Materials: Mouse Trap, Pliers, Paint, Misc. Paper Scraps,
Quick Dry Adhesive, Lace Remnants, Silk Ribbon, Small Roses, Buds and Leaves,
Distress Ink, Magnetic Strip, and Wording.
1. Remove wire catch with pliers.
2. Paint trap white as in Photograph 1. I find it best
to use spray paint, as this adheres to the metal elements of the trap perfectly,
and gets into all grooves and crevices.
3. Insert a small paper piece as shown in Photograph 2.
This eliminates a gap of white in the centre when completed. I find it best to
use a quick dry adhesive rather than tape, as glue allows for manipulation to
get the paper into the correct position.
4. Measure and cut 2 pieces of pattern paper to fit both
the top and bottom portion of the trap, as shown in Photograph 3. Ink paper
edges, and adhere into place on the trap.
Photograph 3 |
5. Affix wording of some sort across the top part of the
trap - part without latch across it.
6. Arrange flowers, buds and leaves and adhere into place, around wording. Use Photograph 4 as a guide for placement.
6. Arrange flowers, buds and leaves and adhere into place, around wording. Use Photograph 4 as a guide for placement.
7. Create a bow from ribbon, and adhere to middle trap
mechanism.
8. To complete, affix lace to outer edge, on back of
trap, and adhere magnetic strip.
See Photograph 5.
Photograph 5 |
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20 comments:
That looks amazing and I would never have thought about making one of these, it looks wonderful and how practical too!!
Truly amazing Sandie and I think I'll have to make one or two for my scrap room, you're genius.
Amazing! This is totally gorgeous, Sandie! :-)
This is look great. I just love your creative work..
Hugs~
WOW! This is fabulous Sandie, such a clever idea. I love all your pretty detailing
Sue xx
Well, I NEVER! What a fantastic idea!! I really like the end product too....I'll certainly try & find something to join in & CONGRATS on your Guest spot, too:):):)
WOW Stunning creation!! Love the flowers and of course the amazing transformation
Cheers
Dr Sonia
Cards Crafts School Projects
This put a smile on my face today :) FANTASTIC idea and beautifully written and photographed tutorial!!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What an awesome idea! LOVE what you've done here......looks fab!
Sandie, this is fabulous ... what a lovely idea for a stocking filler! Love how you've turned a mundane item into such a stunning little piece!! Gorgeous!!!! oxox
Who ever thought a mouse trap could be so stinkin' cute!
Bunny
Who would have thought??? How very clever, Sandie!!!!!!
wow so creative and magnificent xoxo
I normally run from mouse traps but this one is so sweet I might have to give this a go. ;) Beautiful work as always Sandie!
Genius.... and oh so beautiful!!!!
This are so clever !!! beautiful made !!!
Wow Sandie what a amazing idea I am sure that they would make excellent gifts.
Well done
hugs
sharon:)
I never imagined ever complimenting a mouse trap...but this is gorgeous.
So creative....love this idea! Must certainly give it a try! Beautiful btw! ;-)
Congratulations on being Yvonne's guest designer, Sandie! This mouse trap re-do is very clever, indeed. I've never seen anyone craft one of those up!
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