The Rule of Three started out as just me messing around and being too OCD for my own good. I love making things...but I also like them to look really good. Well, I'm not the kind of crafter that
follows rules or patterns has everything turn out just right on the first try. So usually I make three of everything. That way by the time I crank out that third project it is just right....I guess it could be the Goldilocks trial and error program. "This one is too hard....This one is too soft....This one is...." Well, you get the idea. I use this rule almost every time I make something I've never attempted before. So here we have the "
inspiration project". I love the uses for this as a gift....photo holder, recipe stand, posh bill collector.....the list goes on and on. Here are most of the things I used. Not pictured....a small can of stain and some metal clasps.
First of all, paint your wooden pieces. I used black and cream and aqua....(I used the aqua under one of the black holders and under one of the white holders). Then use some stinkin' strong glue and glue your 2x6 onto the candle stick holder and the candle holder onto the base and the finial on the very top. It's a good idea to let it dry for a few hours....even over night. Then give everything a good sanding. Wipe it all down and glue your painted clasp and decorative wooden thingie onto the 2x6. As a final touch I went over it all with some stain....just to darken the exposed wood and make it a little shabby.
After it is dry you can use it to hold Christmas cards.....
Or a picture of you and your honey...
I left a lot of aqua showing on this one....
The aqua on this holder is a little more subtle.
Just a touch here.....
And there.....
This one is just black....kinda classy....
And still a bit shabby.....
And now they are ready to go.....Yes, I realize there are four. I needed two for gifts and I can't very well give a first or second attempt away.....they aren't quite right....
First of all, paint your wooden pieces. I used black and cream and aqua....(I used the aqua under one of the black holders and under one of the white holders). Then use some stinkin' strong glue and glue your 2x6 onto the candle stick holder and the candle holder onto the base and the finial on the very top. It's a good idea to let it dry for a few hours....even over night. Then give everything a good sanding. Wipe it all down and glue your painted clasp and decorative wooden thingie onto the 2x6. As a final touch I went over it all with some stain....just to darken the exposed wood and make it a little shabby.
After it is dry you can use it to hold Christmas cards.....
Or a picture of you and your honey...
I left a lot of aqua showing on this one....
The aqua on this holder is a little more subtle.
Just a touch here.....
And there.....
This one is just black....kinda classy....
And still a bit shabby.....
And now they are ready to go.....Yes, I realize there are four. I needed two for gifts and I can't very well give a first or second attempt away.....they aren't quite right....
