Monday, January 16, 2012

Mason Jars and Hose Clamps ~

Happy Monday everyone!  Yeah, who am I kidding? I've got the snowy Monday blues.  I hope it's nicer where you are!

Sharing this darling cheap & easy project.  Whoa... that sounds bad, doesn't it?!?  Well, it was cheap & easy.  Just ask Drew.  




My sweet hubby can take all the credit for this one.  I found the idea on




I had one piece of cedar fencing leftover from my sign project and thought this would be a darling use for it.  

Here are the items we used: 




3 hose clamps @ $1 each, old cedar fence post, small screw & washer and a drill. 



Turns out, Drew needed to drill through the metal of the hose clamps.  He resorted to using 3 different sizes, gradually moving up in size. 


Clamping and finally drilling through the metal.


Action shot!






2 more to go... 



We've had this picture hanging kit for years.  If you have one, have you ever wondered what these are for?




Well, let us just show you...











DOH!!!  They mark the wall where you should put the nails to hang it correctly!!  Could you just DIE?!?!  All this time, and I never knew what they were for!  Honestly, some days I wonder about my mind.  



Here is how lovely this turned out!




I'm thinking flowers and flameless tealights.  






Maybe even some cutie little clay pots, and grow some herbs. 
Up here, the kids can't chew them up and barf them onto the carpet.



I was also thinking of adding a couple hooks to hang my apron's on.  That might be too much clutter though. 

Drew does good work!  I LOVE it!!


xoxoxox 

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Posted by Meg at 11:11 AM
Labels: Crafts, kitchen, wood

26 comments:

  1. January 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I can't really take much credit here. Nice write up ;) I was pointed at a thing and done did it. There are probably a few better ways to get those straps mounted, (I'd guess some being safer that what I pulled off). Look out for splinters (metal & wood) if you make this.

    -D

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    1. January 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM

      You are wonderful, and I love you.

    2. January 16, 2012 at 9:13 PM

      And you are biased. Love you too.

  • January 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    What a great idea! And I had no clue those blue things existed! Awesome! That would make it so much easier to hang pictures and such! I love, love, love how your project turned out! Very nice job Drew! And of course Meg!

    ~Angela

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    1. January 16, 2012 at 2:05 PM

      Drew did great, didn't he?? Who knew about those crazy little tacks?!?! Genius! I'll bet you could use regular thumbtacks the same way. You have a few of those, don't ya? :-) Thanks for sharing love!

    2. January 26, 2012 at 7:15 PM

      I never thought of using thumbtacks, either! I have tons!

      I've featured your project for Functional Friday tomorrow!

      Thanks so much for stopping by to link up!

      ~Angela

  • January 19, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    What a swell idea...love it! Dont you just love creating things from ideas that you found in Pinterest or other sources? YOU and HUBBY did good! New to your blog via French Country Cottage Linky Party. Stop by and visit my blog palace sometimes and check out my posts...a menagerie of topics from crafts, to antiques, to pets and family. tiffany

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    1. January 20, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks Tiffany!

  • January 20, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I like your creation. Very cute!
    Holly @ Down to Earth Style

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    1. January 20, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      Thanks Holly! I'm your newest follower and I see you have the same project! You have great taste! :-)

  • January 24, 2012 at 1:23 AM

    I love your project and the words are just what we all need. Thank you so much for sharing. My very first visit here I will follow on my way out so I know my path back here. Perhaps you will find the time to come visit me soon and do the same. I look forward to engaging more throughout the year and beyond. Take care. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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    1. January 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks for taking the time to follow! I'm now following you back!

  • January 25, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Love your project~Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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    2. January 25, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Courtney. :-)

  • January 25, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Great project! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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    1. January 25, 2012 at 10:03 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Sherry!

  • January 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    This is a test.

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    1. January 26, 2012 at 12:29 PM

      Testing back

  • February 15, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    This looks very nice! I like your twist on the one you found. Now you just need to fill those jars with something pretty!

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    1. February 15, 2012 at 10:01 AM

      I need to post an 'after' pic. I have filled the center one. LOL Thanks so much for stopping by!

  • February 16, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    how wonderful! I'd love it if you linked to my party>>http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/2012/02/its-that-time-of-week-again.html

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  • February 16, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Looks great! So glad you joined the pary!

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  • February 16, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    This is so cute - love it!
    Kristen
    My Covered Bridge

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  • February 16, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Well I for one never have even seen those things in my picture hanging kits, but if I had I never would have guessed what they were for! Push pin? lol... anyway, I so love your whole project here, the jars are such a neat touch. The sign sentiment is special to me right now, alot going on. Thank you for sharing!
    Kim

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  • March 13, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I love this idea and what to try it in my bathroom. I'll let you know if I do ...and give you all the credit. (because well, everybody knows I'm tapped out of ideas!)

    ...oh, and thanks for the tip on the hanger place marker doo-hicky!
    Very nice.
    I'll need to get me some of those.
    ~Pat

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