Recycled Glass Pendant Necklaces

I am so very please to share with you the fantastic work of my friend Wendelyne's line of recycled glass pendant necklaces! Each is a beautiful work of art that I cannot take my eyes off of.
Each is a one of a kind (OOAK) piece of art work that hangs beautifully and reflect the light in an ever so subtle way. Plus they are made from recycled glass! Each piece has a secret message of encouragement stamped on the back.
More to come...I have 23 to list so get em while you can!

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Go-with-the-Grain Wood Artwork

For an eye-catching, one-of-a-kind display, create this naturally chic, go-with-the-grain wood art.

With a little paint and a couple of shelves, unassuming plywood becomes an unexpected work of art.

Step 1: Select a piece of 2’ x 2’ plywood (#7705) that has an interesting and pattern with contrasting light and dark wood. Sand the most interesting side using fine-grade sandpaper.

Step 2: Add water to any water-based, white paint (one part water to one part paint) and paint the lighter grain in the wood using the water/paint solution. Apply multiple coats to add more contrast. Let dry.

Step 3: Apply two coats of Minwax Polycrylic (#290327). Let dry.

Step 4: Cut a 1” x 3” x 6’ pine (#931) into two pieces to use as shelves (14-inches and 10-inches) or ask a Lowe’s employee to cut the wood for you.

Step 5: From behind the plywood, use 2- 1 1/2-inch screws to attach the 14-inch shelf 4 inches from the bottom and 3 inches from the right edge. Attach the 10-inch shelf 7 1/2 inches from the bottom and extending 2 1/2 inches from the right edge.

Step 6: Attach 2 D-Rings (#264577) to the back of artwork. Locate them 2 inches down from the top and 2 inches from the side. Hang in desired spot.

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Rolling Cart

Turn a utility sink into a cart for serving and storage.

1. Lightly sand a 2- x 2-foot sheet of plywood. Prime and paint the sink, sink legs, and plywood; let each coat dry. Apply a coat of polyurethane; allow to dry.

2. From two 1 x 2 x 4 boards, cut two 14 1/2-inch-long pieces and two 19-inch-long pieces. On the underside of the plywood, mark a 17 1/2- x 19-inch rectangle positioned 2 1/2 inches from the edges on three sides and 4 inches from the back. Lay the cut 1 x 2 pieces to fit the marked rectangle. Screw the boards into the plywood so that the assembly will fit securely in the sink.

3. Using a 1/2-inch drill bit, drill holes in the leg bottoms. Insert casters and secure with flat 3/8-inch washers and hex nuts. Snap the legs into the sink.

4. Measure and mark spots for the drawer pulls. They should be centered and 3 to 4 inches from the top edge on the front and back sides of the sink. Predrill holes and attach drawer pulls with screws. Insert the drain plug in the sink.via Lowescreativeideas

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