Finishing Touch

She's finally all done!

Yeah, it's a she.

Glass knobs and all.

After an exhaustive search, I found the perfect glass knobs for my damask painted cabinet.

Ok, when I say "exhaustive" I mean going to Lowe's and wandering around

the decorative hardware section.

I found the perfect circular crystal knobs, but sadly they had a brass base.

I thought I could paint them up, but then realized the brass showed through the glass,

making the crystals seem somewhat amber colored.

Back to the drawing board.

The other knobs were kind of boring, and not the right size:

Then I found this little number.

It was the correct size, fit with damask patter on the cabinet, had an interesting shape, 

wasn't brass and it was only $3.97 per knob!

Score!!

Let me fresh your memory on how the cabinet looked prior to adding the knobs.

You can find the full post HERE

Here is a close up.

I feel they are small enough to fit the right into the damask pattern

but not overshadow it.

I think it's the perfect compliment. 

Decorative hardware really does add that perfect finishing touch!

I didn't think I could love it more,

but I do. 

 XOXO

DIY Damask Cabinet

We bought this lovely little cabinet at a local Amish market.

It had clean lines, solid construction and I fell in love.

Plus, we always need storage.

We brought it home and it found a permanent spot in our entryway.

Then I spent a few months trying to decide

how to finish it.

Paint? Stain? What color?

I tend to waffle, so the best decision was no decision.

Then I saw THIS this incredible tutorial from Twice Lovely!

It was exactly what I was looking for!

It had the added oompf this little cabinet needed.

But I wasn't sure on the color.

Again I waffled.

White with gray? Black with dark gray?

And then I saw this beauty on Pinterest from Joss and Main! 

(Jossandmain.com)

The stars had aligned.

The heavens opened.

I stopped waffling.

Jingle Door Bells, Two Ways

I love the sound of jingle bells.  It's a sure sign that Christmas is on the way.  I mean, there were bells on Bobtail, and bells when angels get their wings.   Definitely Christmas.   

I have a set of bells for my front door, but they have seen much better days.  Kinda sad, not happy jingles.   Anyway, I wanted a new set of bells that was updated and more my style.  I wanted them to be sturdy with a 4 and a half year old and puppy running around.  However, being a working mom, I wanted something quick and easy.   I figured I try this craft using two methods; sewing and hot glue.  This is what I came up with:

I really love how they came out and they make me super happy!

Here are the details for the sewed version. 

The supplies; fabric, ribbon, a key chain loop, and bells.

From the fabric, cut 2 rectangles 18 inches long and 4 inches wide.  Flip over the pieces so that the pattern is facing eachother (right sides in).
        

Sew the long sides of the rectangle, turn the sleeve right side out with your fingers, and iron flat.

 

Take each end and fold it once and iron flat then fold again and iron.  It should look like this when done.

Loop your bells through the key chain.  I wanted a total of 4 for the finished project, but wasn't able to sew with all, so I started with 3.   Next, loop the bottom of the fabric through the key chain and sew.  

 

For the top of fabric, just sew along bottom of the fold to create a pocket.  Cut your ribbon to length and thread through the pocket.   Then embellesh as you like.  I added these cute fabric flowers I made a few months ago.  I also added the fourth bell for a fuller look.  

 Lastly, add it to your door.  Isn't it pretty!!! 

  

 

For the hot glue version, I used wide ribbon instead of fabric and hot glued where I sewed above.  Easy Peasy.  The possibilities are endless.  All sorts of ribbon and embellishments, make it shorter, longer, multileveled, whateve's.