So MilkyWay and Hershey (bunny critters) decided that they were going to nibble on my little strawberry plants this morning.

Little rascals!

On to a serious note, here is this weeks tutorial.  A real simple vintage style rusted bottle holder.  Which has been put to use in the garden.

 

Supplies needed:

1. brown cardstock
2. acrylic paint raw sienna, expresso and orange
3. white glue
4. scissors or paper trimmer
5. ball stylus
6. 1/8 hole punch
7. old toothbrush

 

Cut a few strips of the brown card stock approximately 1/8th wide and a 2″x 3″piece. .  Paint the strips with the raw sienna on both sides and let dry.

Make a wash of the expresso and splatter with the toothbrush.  Randomly on both sides and let dry.

Next make a wash of the orange and splatter the paint onto the strips lightly both sides. I then made a mixture of the orange and the expresso and splattered that onto the strips both  sides.

Do the same steps to your 2 x 3 piece of cardstock.   Let dry.

I have this sewing hem measuring guide that I use for small projects.  Much easier than a larger ruler.

Take one of the strips and measure out a rectangle. 1″ x 1.5″ x 1″x 1.5″.  Leave a little over lap for gluing.

Measure out three pieces measuring 1 1/2″.  Bend 1/4″ right angle from each end.

Glue into place.  (Next time I make this, I will space the two end strips closer the edge.  Think of the spacing  as  5 strips evenly.)

Cut two strips 2″ long and bend right angles 1/4″ at each end.  Glue into place length wise.

Let dry and then turn over to work from the top side.

Cut 2 strips 1 1/8″ in length and bend right angle 1/8″ at each end.  Glue into place.

Cut 1 strip 1 3/4″ in length and bend right angle 1/8″ at each end.  Glue into place.

Your should have a grid like the above photo.  Test to be sure what ever you are going to place into the holder will fit.

The handle is a strip 1 3/4″ long and bent at the following points. 1/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 1/2 , 1/8″. Making a “U” shape with tabs.

Glue into place and let dry.

Next punch a few 1/8″ holes from the 2″x 3″ card stock.

Use your ball stylus and round out.  This is the mock rivet heads.  Glue one onto each point where the strips cross/meet.

Here you can see them better.   Dry and ta da…your done.

Fill it up with your favorite things.

Don’t forget to watch for those rascal rabbits trying to nibble away.

 

I better go and find them some more carrots.

 

Hope you enjoyed!

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