Recycling artist Sheryl Olson shares idea on how to fashion fun, decorative accessories out of unusual items.
Wall Sconce
Materials:
automobile side-view mirrors (look for these at salvage yards, thrift shops or swap meets)
wall anchors or molly bolts
battery powered drill
screws
candles, plants or pottery
Steps:
- Install two wall anchors with a battery-powered drill so that there is no cord to get in the way. Hang the mirrors, then secure with screws.
- Side-view mirrors look best as sconces if they are grouped together. Accessorize with candles, plants or pottery to complete the look.
Collage Serving Tray
Materials:
old picture frame
measuring tape or ruler
photos
postcards
souvenir mementos
acid-free glue (available at craft or scrapbooking stores)
battery powered drill
2 handles (ice-drawer pulls)
piece of glass, cut to tray size
piece of foam core cut to frame opening size
acid-free mat board or heavyweight paper
piece of craft paper, cut to tray size
fasteners
rubber bumpers
Steps:
- Measure the frame opening and cut the matte board to size. This will serve as the backing.
- Gather all of your favorite photos, postcards or mementos and group them in a collage. Glue the collage to the mat board.
- Drill on a drawer pull to each end of frame.
- Turn the frame over and start to assemble the tray. First add the glass, then the collage, then the foam core. Secure with fasteners.
- Attach rubber bumpers to back to prevent slipping or scratches on a table.
Map Lampshade
Materials:
inexpensive lampshade from thrift store
map
scissors
electrical tape
standard paper fasteners
hole punch
pinking shears
Steps:
- Remove the existing pattern around the lampshade and use this as a pattern for the map. Cut the map to size.
- Secure the map around the shade with electrical tape at the top. Secure with standard paper fasteners down the shade.
- Punch holes with a hole punch.
- Use pinking shears to embellish the bottom edge of the shade.
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