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Stylish Storage

May 022013

Stylish storage - game room

Ultimate Recycling
This was an ultimate recycling project using a discarded storage unit and leftover aluminum backsplash panels in art nouveau pattern to create a stylish storage unit. The basic unit is a tossed out shelving unit from a retailer consisting of two plastic cubes. By adding the backsplash panels to the outside, it’s transformed into a stylish cabinet for storage that can be used in a variety of spaces.

Making your own Stylish Storage
The metal backsplash panel is cut for the top and sides. Each piece was attached with adhesive. This easy DIY project was completed in less than an hour. Stylish Storage - Backsplash pieces cut Stylish storage - components

Stylish storage - night stand
How would you use this stylish storage?
This storage unit is very versatile. At 24″ high and 9″ deep, it is a good height for a convenitent place to hold extra items in a guestroom or can be used in a gameroom as shown above. It could also be used in a bathroom or even on the patio.

Bespoke Memo Boards

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Apr 052013

Bespoke started out as a word to describe custom made clothing, but has evolved to mean “made-to-order”. So DIY projects that turn out exactly like we want are certainly bespoke. That is if you don’t mind the fact you did all the work not someone else. A backsplash panel makes a perfect background for a memo board. So if you have any left overs, this is a great project for any room in your home. All you need is an old frame, some ribbon and buttons, and a hot glue gun.

memo-board-ribbon

Memo Board – Kids’ Time Classic

The first memo board was made to go in a family playroom. They have two girls and lots of pictures and activities. The girls love the hot pink and black zebra trend. So to go with that we tamed it down a bit and used hot pink and black, and left out the zebra print for softer prints.

memo-boards3

They loved their new board! This board uses the Diamond Backsplash Pattern.

Memo Board – Peaceful Reminders

This memo board was made for a quiet reading, eating, and sometimes working corner. It is a place to go to be surrounded by memories and pictures of people you love. So you might not be adding all those to-do lists to this memo board. It is supposed to be a peaceful corner.

memo-board2

This board also uses the Diamond Backsplash Pattern. This pattern is the easiest to adding diagonal ribbons because it has a template for you.

Memo Board – Kitchen Catch-all

The last memo board was made for a kitchen area. In the kitchen, where we spend a lot of our time, we have those catch-all drawers and baskets. So this memo board can catch all those great photos, recipes, appointment reminders, invitations, and the “whatever else we need to do” notes. This makes that clutter decoration – what? Also helps us to remember to throw the old reminders away, since they are right in our face not in a drawer or basket.

memo-board

This board uses the decorative metal brush finish backsplash.

You can use pretty much any material as a background for your memo boards. There is cork board, bead board, or even a matting board wrapped in your favorite fabric design. What room would you add a memo board to keep all your great memories close-by?

Backsplash Bang – Bookcase to Wine Rack #2

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Jan 232013

For the Backsplash Bang project, we were provided a bookcase and one decorative metal backsplash panel to create a new item. After brainstorming ideas with my family, I decided to make a wine rack. Each of us “crafters” kept our idea for transforming the bookcase a secret from the other two. Imagine my surprise when my colleague posted her project and had the same idea I did. Hers looked great! However, my wine rack was already in the works so there was no turning back. Here’s wine rack #2.

All pieces of the bookcase except the back were primed using Zinsser 1-2-3 and painted with two coats of Rust-oleum high gloss black paint.

bookcase panels primed panels panels painted with two coats of high gloss paint

I purchased wooden knobs to use as legs and wooden legs to use for spindles to hold the wine. The knobs were primed and then two coats of black paint were applied. The legs were primed and then painted with two coats of Rust-oleum silver metallic spray paint.

knobs painted black wood legs spray painted silver

To assemble, I first drilled starting holes in the bottom for the legs and knobs. Knobs were attached to the bottom for legs; legs were attached for the spindles.

holes drilled in bottom panel knobs attached to bottom panel for legs legs attached to bottom panel

The metal backsplash panel in the diamond design was cut to size and glued to the back panel, and allowed to dry. Then the bookcase was assembled per instructions.

panel prepared to attach to bookcase back panel tacked to back of bookcase

Another piece of metal backsplash was added to protect the top. Wood molding, also painted black, prevents items from rolling off the top. The finished bookcase turned wine rack . . .

finished wine rack using bookcase and backsplash panel

I really like the way it turned out and surprised that it will hold nine bottles of wine. The project was easy but time consuming to prime and then apply two coats of paint to each side of the bookcase panels. It would be easier to assemble and then paint, adding the backsplash back panel last. Wandering around in Menards for components to make the wine rack yielded the conclusion that $25 doesn’t go as far as one might think. Total cost for the knobs ($2.54), legs ($9.52), paint ($6.35) and trim ($4.99) was $23.40. I had silver paint and adhesive on hand. A flea market find could be used for legs to save on the cost. What would you do to create a Backsplash Bang?

DIY Decorative Metal Cake Stand

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Dec 072012

I think this little project is so fun and rather simple! I have an extreme fetish for dishes and tabletop décor. There are so many ways to decorate your table top for that special ambiance!

Soon we will be heading to the Taste of Home trade show for our Titanium Twister; which is a great product for your kitchenaid stand mixer! You should stop by the blending blog and twist up some tasty treats with them! Ayways, we thought it would be fun to have the attendees of the show decorate their own cookies. I really wanted to incorporate 1005 Design into this show as well but wasn’t sure how! After pondering for quite some time I finally got it! I would make a cake stand using the 1005 Design decorative metal backsplash kit in the art nouveau pattern. It seems like I use this pattern a lot but I can’t help it, I just love it. It is so elegant and shiny! One of the neatest things about these backsplashes is that they are so easy to clean! Just soap and water! And they don’t get smudged up from sticky fingers; which is why I decided to use one for my cake stand!

DIY Decorative Metal Cake Stand Supplies.

I didn’t have a lot of this stuff just lying around so I went to Lowe’s!

Gloves
Glasses
Dust mask
Utility Knife
Wood Glue
Clamps
Deck Post or Chair Leg
Post Caps
Paint
Paint brush
Sand paper
Table saw, miter saw, miter box
Construction adhesive

Let’s Create the DIY Decorative Metal Cake Stand!

First, take your deck post or chair leg and decide how tall you would like to have your decorative metal cake stand. Use that measurement to figure out where you want the cuts to be. Okay, cut your post.

Now we are going to add the deck cap to the bottom with wood glue. (Don’t forget that wood glue such as gorilla glue expands when it dries. Also be sure to dampen the two pieces of wood before applying the glue). I also added a screw for added support.

Put the pieces of wood together and clamp. (If you do not have a clamp it is best to stand your post up and place something very heavy on top of the post and use gravity to your advantage) let dry overnight.

The next day remove your clamp. It is time to add the cake stand topper. I used a ½” thick board cut into a 12” x 12” square. I measured to find the center and marked it. I added a little bit of wood glue and placed the larger board on top of my post. I added a screw in the center for security. Notice that I sunk the screw into the stand; I did this so that it would not interfere with my decorative metal backsplash. assembly of decorative metal cake stand

Now sand it down. Make sure you use your mask because the chemicals in this wood should not be inhaled. Sand it until smooth and you are ready to paint!

painted decorative metal cake stand

After your paint has dried it is time to add your decorative metal backsplash panel. Remove the protective coating from the panel.

Flip your panel over on its back side and add construction adhesive. Be sure to smooth this out evenly.

Add the panel to your stand. Allow to dry. I added decorative ribbon around the perimeter and created 4 bows to add to each corner for a pop of color and pizazz!

Now you have a DIY decorative metal cake stand! It’s that awesome? Enjoy!

completed decorative metal cakestand

BackSplash Bugs!

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Aug 102012

Backsplash Bugs! I’m sure you are noticing more and more bugs around. Here at 1005 Design we are too! Not just any old bug that you see every year; these are the back splash bugs! What type of bug is this you ask? Well, this is the recreation of one of my favorites, the Dragonfly! I chose the dragonfly because of the symbolism that many cultures have incorporated with it.

A dragonfly is mature, powerful, and poise. This is true due to it being able to fly at 45 miles per hour. But in order to make this dragonfly fly, I needed wings! I needed to make sure that these wings were able to withstand the outdoor elements and still show the grace and beauty of this whimsical creature. The stainless brush backsplash was the perfect design for my weekend project! This incredible creature looks amazing perched on just about anything! Here is how I brought my project to life!

First, I used a staircase spindle for the body. I used two different colors of craft paint to create the base color, green and purple. I used a sanding block to expose areas on the body to create a deeper look. After this I used a brown glaze and covered the wood completely then wiping it off. I did not allow this to dry. By doing this it blends the colors together evenly. I repeated the sanding and gazing process three times and allowed to dry overnight.

The next morning I used a flat black spray paint to add highlights and shadowing of the body. To create a more realistic iridescent look, I applied a bronze spray paint by just slightly dusting the body to give it a shimmer. Allow to dry completely.

I removed the ends of the spindle with a miter saw and sprayed the ends with paint. I used decorative glass rocks for the eyes and a few to accent the tail.

The wings are made of the stainless steel brush backsplash. I created a stencil with cardboard and traced this onto the back splash before I cut the pieces. Make sure you wear gloves and eye protection when cutting metal!

I used a jigsaw to cut the wings. Be sure to clamp the piece of metal down first so that it doesn’t move when cutting. I sandwiched the panel in between two pieces of cardboard and clamped it down. This makes the cut more smoothly by keeping the panel from bouncing around. After the wings were cut, I brushed the edges lightly with sand paper to smooth the cut. Don’t forget to remove the protective film.

(Tip: If a piece of your panel is bent or jagged, use a rubber mallet on a flat surface to level it out.)

I attached the wings to the under part of the body. I used screws to attach the two together. This was the best option and I recommend doing this slowly so that the wood doesn’t split or splinter.

Here is the Dragonfly! Now where to put it! I placed it by the flower pit! I call it the flower pit because it was a fire pit at one time, now it’s full of flowers! I like it better as a flower pit. This allows you to visualize the scale of this creature! I also placed it here by the fish pond. I am not sure which one I like the best. What do you recommend?

Finished Dragonfly by the pond.

References

http://www.dragonfly-site.com/meaning-symbolize.html

Metal backsplash wall art

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Aug 022012

Our upstairs bathroom definitely had an ’80′s feel. After painting light fixtures, papering with wainscotting wallpaper (and then painting the wallpaper), sewing a window covering, purchasing new towel holders, shower curtain, towels and rugs, the last item needed was wall art. This was a simple DIY project using 1005 Design metal backsplash in tile pattern with stainless finish.

Supplies:
aluminum backsplash panel
phrase printed on transparency film
ribbon
glue

Determining what to put on the transparency was probably the most time consuming. This bathroom is used by our college age children and guests. The phrase couldn’t be gender specific (Good morning handsome!) or too cute (Hello Sweetie). “Start each day with a smile” seemed appropriate and a good message to see each morning. I printed the phrase on transparency film.

The next step was to cut the panel by scoring several times. Then cut the film to fit the panel.

Cut metal and transparency for wall art

The glue does mar the finish so glue where you will be covering with ribbon or another decoration. Next cut your ribbon the length and width of each side and attach to the back of the panel. The final step is to attach another length of ribbon for hanging.

Back of panel showing ribbon attached

Total DIY project time for this was art was about an hour. Well worth the time to add a personal touch to any room.

Wall art using backsplash

Marvelous Makeup Tray

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Jun 252012

I love this project. I love it so much I wish I could keep it, but I cannot. I made this for my sister. The interesting part of this project is how I came to create it! So, I’m tinkering in my mom’s basement and I came across this old tray. It’s worn out as you can see in the picture. However, this little tray belongs to my little sister, and I want to bring it back to life. So I took it out the door and took it home. I know that sounds horrible but it really isn’t that bad.

Worn out little tray

I decide to paint this hidden treasure in a matte black. I chose the matte finish because I don’t want any sheen…yet. My sister’s home decor is black and white so this will be perfect! I also didn’t want to salvage the corner pieces; I like a more uniformed look. I used spray paint for this little tray and let it dry overnight.

The next morning I stared at the tray for several minutes thinking, I do not really like this little tray, it needs something more. Something that will make this tray pop! And a light went on to use 1005 design backsplash! I chose my favorite, the art nouveau design in stainless steel. This design will look lovely with her Hodge pod of Greek key and Ikat assorted decorations. I actually found a panel from a previous project and it looked just the right size. Almost! I need to cut it. So I align the pattern evenly to form it into the panel I need. I marked it and scored each side several times to make a clean cut. I used a piece of sandpaper to lightly sand the edges and it is ready to be placed. It fits! And it’s gorgeous.

So I pull it back out, remove the protective film and spray a coat of poly on the tray. Replace the panel and voila! A new makeup tray for my sister’s dresser! This will assist her in organizing! There you have it. Easy peasy!

Healthy Breakfast On-the-Go – Banana Orange Muffincake

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Apr 302012

Banana Orange Muffincake

Banana Orange Muffincake is one of my favorite ways to use overly ripe bananas. I confess to being a recipe clipper and have had this recipe from Quaker Oats for many years. I’ve baked it often - it’s healthy, not too sweet, and tastes great. I usually make this in a round pan but have made muffins for an on-the-go breakfast you won’t need to feel guilty about.
12 servings, Calories 190

Banana Orange Muffincake

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup Quaker Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
2/3 cup mashed ripe bananas – about two small
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease bottom of 9 inch round cake pan. Combine dry ingredients. Add combined banana, juice, margarine, eggs and orange peel, mixing just until moistened. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack; remove from pan. Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle evenly over cake while still warm.

Stainless Steel Shadow Box

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Apr 152012

: Ugly Little Barn

I was given this little shadow box that looked like a barn. I wasn’t sure what to do with it so I just set it aside until the idea came to me.

My little girl Alexis needed something in her room to display her treasures so I pulled that little barn out again and thought to myself, “this is so ugly!” I know that isn’t very nice but I did not like it. So I took the hammer to it and ripped off the roof, gave it a quick prime and handed it over for my six year old to start her creation. We are currently giving her room a makeover and she loves to paint and does a pretty good job at it. So I set everything up for her to start creating her masterpiece.

It didn’t take her to long to complete the project, even with two coats of turquoise paint. To my surprise her little brush strokes were all in the same direction and she covered every spot she could get paint on. It was adorable to watch her so intensely occupied. Not to mention, saved me some time to complete a few of my own projects!

After the shadow box had dried, I took it into her room and hung it up. I still didn’t like it. The color is very pretty but it wasn’t enough. Now what do I do?

Turquoise Shadow Box

I decided to incorporate the brush stainless steel backsplash to the back of it to give the shadow box a more sleek appearance. I really like this look. I measured the backsplash accordingly, using the shadow box as my guide and cut the piece of metal perfectly into shape.

Next, I removed the protective layer of film, by the way, it is so pretty after removing the film, and pictures don’t serve these backsplashes justice.

Finally, to attach it to the shadow box! I used picture nails and they went thru the metal very smoothly and attached perfectly to the once very ugly little box! I flipped it over and tada, it looks so much better. I also had to attach a hanging bracket to the back so that it would give the shadow box better support up on the wall.

Now for the final judgment! I took it into Alexis and showed her, she stared blank for a moment and then her eyes lit up and she really likes it because it is shiny! She was very excited that she could put her little trinkets inside that she doesn’t want our little dog Cupcake to sink her teeth in! I allowed her to pick the trinkets for display and here is the ending result of the once ugly little barn turned into a Stainless Steel Shadow Box!

Stainless Steel Shadow Box

Completing a Guestroom Makeover – ACCESSORIES!

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Mar 282012

: Guest room

Accessories complete a room and I chose things carefully to create a welcoming space in the new guest room. Some of these accessories were items I already had.

A bird theme emerged starting with my son’s chalk drawing of a finch that I’ve always liked. A large basket placed beside the bed holds extra blankets for cool nights.

Guest bed

The vignette on the armoire includes an antique blue duck covered dish, a gift from my sister, paired with a bird cage acquired at an auction and then repainted. I added a blue bird (it really tweets), a small candle and a little greenery in off-white pottery. All of these items came from other rooms or retrived from storage boxes.

Armoire

The recently refinished antique rocker found a home in this guest room. A new white table lamp placed on the end table with a few books creates a cozy place to read and relax. Another bird found its way to this corner in a small pillow placed in the rocker. A mirror and breezy white curtains complete this area.

Reading area

The last accessories are for the desk with my recently completed backsplash desk protector. A bird quote in an inexpensive frame, a small arrangement created by my daughter, another lamp, bird wall art and the desk area is finished.

Desk

I’m still looking for an interesting waste basket and a small stool for the desk. I’d love your suggestions for unique options – any ideas?

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