Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Stamped Key Organizer

Back with another quick, inexpensive and easy to make gift for Dad!
Today I have a fun stamped key organizer to share with you...
I found a plain wood frame at the Dollar Tree...yes, for just $1.00!
Stamped Key Organizer
Supplies:

Wood Frame
Glimmer Mist
Archival Ink
Distress Ink
Glossy Multi-Medium - Ranger
Vintage Map
Chipboard
Sheet Cork (hardware store)
Stamps - Sentiment & Ruler - Stampers Anonymous; Ink Stain - Unknown; Remainder - Just For Fun
Screw Hooks

Instructions:

1. Stain the wood frame with Glimmer Mist or other dye ink.
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2. Stamp desired images on the frame using Archival Ink and/or Distress Ink.
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3. Apply map piece (or other vintage ephemera) to your frame using Glossy Multi-Medium (or other collage medium). Let dry completely.


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4. After the frame has dried, apply a protective layer of Multi-Medium to the entire frame and let dry.

5. Determine how many hooks you want to add to your organizer. Measure and mark hook placement. I'm using 3 for my organizer but you can always add more if desired!
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6. Screw the hooks in to the frame where you marked. Since most screw hooks have a nice sharp point pre-drilling is not necessary.


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7. Cut a piece of heavy duty chipboard to fit into the frame opening. Measure and cut sheet cork to fit the chipboard piece. The cork I had was adhesive backed which made mounting very easy. If your cork doesn't already have adhesive, a medium duty liquid glue will do the trick!

8. Fit the chipboard/cork into the frame opening and close the prongs.
Your key organizer is ready to go!
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A handy dandy little key organizer
AND
bonus mini cork board!
Add a few matching push pins and you're set to go!
Another fun, quick and inexpensive gift idea for the man in your life :)

5 comments:

  1. wow fab project - thanks for sharing hugs Aly xxx

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  2. Love this and your coin box, what great ideas you keep coming up with!
    Love your book by the way, keep looking up various things to try out!

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  3. this is a great idea... gonna have to make a run to my local .99 cents store... lol.... thank you for always providing a great inspiration piece.

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  4. What a great idea...I knew I was holding onto those $1 frames for some reason:)

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