MOD PODGE!

I had been reading a lot about mod podge and really really really wanted to try it out. Mod podge is, I guess, like a glue that works well on most surfaces? I could be completely wrong about that. Well anyway, I saw people using it to adhere fabric to furniture and I thought..hmm my desk could sure use a face lift! 


SO, I went to Joann fabrics and picked up some fabric. This was my first time buying fabric and I was completely lost. I just searched the clearance section (because I was not paying full price for a project that may or may not ruin my desk) and finally found a green and white fabric that I really liked. I would suggest a little more planning than winging it like I did because it was very overwhelming! I then located the mod podge near other fabric glues and took my two items and the coupons I printed out up to the cash register. 


I knew I only wanted to put fabric on the fronts of the drawers. I saw some projects where people mod podged (?) paper/fabric etc. to the top of their desk. It looked pretty but, I know that as soon as my pen/pencil/marker made a mark on my new desk top I would have been pretty annoyed. 


So, I emptied out all the drawers and took them to the garage where I knew I wouldn't have to worry about glue getting on anything.


Materials needed:
Furniture you plan to mod podge
Mod podge
Fabric
Scissors
Pencil
Paint Brush
Razor blade
Screw driver
Roller - optional


Before anything - unscrew any nobs/handles attached to the drawers
Step 1 - I laid out the fabric and traced the first drawer.
Step 2 - Cut out the drawer from the fabric. It's okay to make it a little bigger because you can trim it later.
Step 3 - Apply a generous amount of mod podge to the surface of the drawer with a paint brush.
Step 4 - Place the fabric on top of the drawer, lining up the edges.
Step 5 - (optional) I used a dry paint roller to smooth out any bubbles or lumps under the fabric. I am not really sure if it made a difference but, I didn't notice any lumpiness when I was all done!
Step 6 - Apply another generous amount of mod podge on top of the fabric and spread it out evenly. (I KNOW! WEIRD! I really keep questioning myself at this point but it helps the edges adhere to the drawer and it dried clear so no worries!)
Step 7 - repeat for the remaining drawers.
Step 8 - Wait and wait and wait and wait...I let the drawers dry for about 3 hours. It may not have needed as long to dry but, I simply forgot all about them!
Step 9 - use a razor blade to trim any excess fabric from the drawers.
Step 10 - check that the corners are secured with the glue. I used a q-tip to apply mod podge to any corners that I may not have put enough mod podge on.
Step 11 - reattach the nobs/handles - make an X with the straight razor to make a little hold for the screw(s). Do not worry if mod podge got in the hole where the screw was - the screw will make its way through with no problem!


DONE! - not too bad and a really pretty product in the end. Unfortunately I do not have a before picture of my desk. But just picture the after without the fabric!What do you think?:

FIRST POST!! Washi keyboard

     Well, I became interested and intrigued with  pinterest when I started seeing it pop up on my facebook news feed a lot. I finally caved and joined. Within minutes I was hooked! I could not believe all of the cool stuff I was missing. I really enjoyed the DIY and crafts section. I consider myself a wannabe when it comes to crafts and projects. I love to look at them and want to complete my own but, usually have a hard time getting motivated. I think that is the reason I am starting this blog, whether anyone sees it or not. I want to motivate myself to become crafty. I figure if I can do it and blog about it, then maybe others will be able to attempt the projects too!


     My first attempt was a washi taped key board. Washi tape is similar to that blue painter's tape only it is sheer. I saw that someone made a washi keyboard and I was hooked. I ordered some washi tape from a shop on etsy and patiently waited for my tape to arrive. A couple of days letter I was set. I had ordered 10 different tapes but only ended up using 8. I measured the keys one at a time and stuck the tape to the key. Overall I'd say it took me 45mins to an hour (I put on a some housewives and enjoyed some washi). I loveeeeeeeeeeee my new keyboard! I completed this project about a week and a half ago. If I could change anything I would make sure to cut the corners of the square pieces of tape because the stick out a little. Not a bid deal but a little tip for next time :)


     Check out my colorful new keyboard!! Another tiny hint is go for light colors so that you can see the letters through the tape. I don't feel like I have to look at the keys when I'm typing but I do have a hard time with some of the numbers. For instance #2 (gray) is a little busy and hard to see through but I am really happy with this project and how it turned out!