BEFORE

I had no idea how this mirror was held together, so I flipped it over and pulled out the cardboard back.  I noticed that the mirror was held in place with staples and wicker strips.  This means this was going to be a simple project and you know how much I love simple!

I used a flat head screwdriver to remove the wicker strips and a wire cutter to pull out the staples.

After cutting the oval shape map I glued it to the cardboard backing and painted a thin coat of mod podge right on top of the map to seal and protect it.  While that was drying I painted the wicker frame using a mint color fabric paint. You can use spray paint but I wanted to try out my new fabric paint!  I used the Tulip brand Slick finish.



This was the first time I used fabric paint on wicker and I have to say I like the results.  I waited about a half-hour for the paint to dry before popping the map into the back of the frame.  The mint color paint brings out the green on the map.  I have the frame hanging in my den along with a chart map sailboat that I made last year and these gorgeous purple hydrangeas.


















Do you love my colorful nautical chart map as much as I do?  Then you might be interested in reading my other repurpose projects using maps. Click on the links below:

5 ice cream scoops of icy cold watermelon 

6 whole strawberries

3 mint leaves

juice of one lime

water

I used my NutriBullet which makes this drink extra nutritious because it extracts the nutrients. With extraction, you get the health benefits of eating whole fruits and vegetables. In other words, you are drinking the pulp, the seeds, and skins. This drink can also be made in a blender.

Place all the ingredients inside the tall cup of the NutriBullet, and add water up to the max line.  Extract for no longer than one minute.  If you are using a blender hull the strawberries and use ice cubes.

Pour into a glass garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve. 

   This also makes a refreshing cocktail!   

 I like it with vodka!

To add more mint flavor rip a mint leaf in half and rub it around the rim of the glass. 

Here is how I made a canvas driftwood sailboat 

The first thing I did was pick two pieces of driftwood out of the basket to use for the hull and the mast for my boat. 

Then I gathered my supplies and got started.

I used a white pencil to mark where I was going to place the mast.

 

 I added a few eye hooks to the mast then glued the mast inside the hole I created.

Now it's time to make the sails 

I used a piece of scrap canvas that I found in my scrap fabric box. I also purchased canvas fabric from Amazon to use for future projects.  You can click HERE to check out their selection of canvas fabric.

Using my ruler and pencil I drew a line from corner to corner. Then I used my scissors to cut along the line so I have two triangles. One of the triangles had a jagged edge that I trimmed off.

I thought a number on one of the sails would give the sailboat character.  I used the Antique Typography Numbers Stencil from Knick of Time's Vintage Sign Stencils and craft paint to stencil the number 3 on the canvas sail. 

I used cotton thread to tie the sails to the mast

And that's all there is to it!

I love the large scale of this driftwood sailboat and how it completes the look of my summer mantel. The small driftwood sailboat on the shelf is made from the same fabric as the flag.  I even reupholstered my bench using this fabric.  

If you want to make your own canvas driftwood sailboat you can always come back to this post or pin the image below.

This is the piece before the makeover
I love the ridges in the wood and the rust from the nails.


SUPPLIES:

  Sandpaper

Craft Paint: Cobalt Blue & Wicker White

  Paint Brush

  Stencils




First - sand the wood
Next, paint the wood with the cobalt blue craft paint.


Then let the paint dry.
Sand again so the grain of the wood, rust, and ridges show through.



TIME TO STENCIL

Tape the stencils to the driftwood and use the wicker white craft paint.



After the paint is dry sand the letters.
Now the blue paint and the grain of the wood show through the letters.


THAT'S IT...EASY PEASY!

Here it is all finished


No Sweat Driftwood SEA sign!



PIN FOR FUTURE USE