You remember my 10 New Uses post from last week about chopsticks..right? And how it was a challenge from the hubby to use them up?
Well, I had said to him "you need to find something else, for my next challenge" he said "ok, but isn't the point to use up all of the chopsticks before we do another one"...what? He then proceeds to bring me another box with the same amount, if not more, chopsticks.
Yeah, I had, not one, but two boxes.
Even I was shocked.
After spinning my wheels for a bit I came up with and AWESOME idea!! I am tickled about this one, it came out great...what do you think?
It is hanging on the wall in the hallway and I was going to wait to share it with you but I just couldn't!!!
It was really easy to make but it did take about a bazillion chopsticks. Just sayin'.
Click "Read More" to find out how I made it!!
Materials:
Tons of chopsticks....if you really want me to count just ask.
Canvas, I used an old one from a previous project, it was 9x12 I think
Hot glue gun and glue
Spray paint
First I just started gluing them on, two per row. I staggered where they met, kind of like when you are laying hardwood floor. Originally I was going to try to cut off all the ends so I wasn't worried about how long they were, then I got to the end and liked the look so didn't bother. Using the hot glue it went really quickly.
Then I kept working my way up.
Until I finished!
Then I took it outside and laid it on a couple of sheets of Avery's Easel paper.
And I spray painted it, just with brown I had leftover from my chair refashions.
Let it dry.
And hung it up!!
I think it looks AWESOME..did I say that?
Oh well, and I showed my hubbs, there was a reason I was keeping those!
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23 comments:
Oh, that's brilliant! Would be great with an Asian-themed room, too. How fun! We always keep the take out chopsticks and use our own for eating, but we're still a long way from having that many saved up. (We mostly use them for poking into playdough and such!) Maybe one day.
That is totaly awesome !!!
That is totaly awesome !
You are SO creative! What a great piece of art! New follower...thanks so much for visiting my blog :)
I love this. Is there a place to get a bunch of chopsticks for cheap?
I love that you didnt even know you had a secret chop stick obsession LOL! ;) I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new wall art! You know, what would be cute? if you hung a wreath from it for different holidays too! Or just the way it is totally rocks also. LOVE it
Oh yes, this is SO creative! I love this idea. Such a great new piece of art for your home!
Wow! I love it! So creative. It looks really good on your wall! Awesome Job. Thanks for stopping by. I am following you. :)
What a cool, creative idea! So original! Also thanks for visiting my blog. Love your linky party too for ideas for kids.
Awesome artwork! I would never have guessed that was chopsticks, it looks so professional!! Thanks for visiting my blog, and I am a new follower of yours as well! ;)
AWESOME!! Loved how it turned out to be!! I cannot tell you how much I liked it.
I am hosting my first link-up party - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. Would be glad to see some of your awesome posts there. See ya at the party.
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Very cool!
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What a brillant idea!
That is really neat,sharp and bold looking! Love it!
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What a great idea!! It looks really cool! :)
Michelle-
You never cease to amaze me. First, toilet paper rolls turned high art.
Now this.
Wow.
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That is so clever. I found you at Handy Man Crafty Woman. Love your project. Thanks!
That looks awesome! I have a giant bag of chopsticks...hmmm.... :)
Have you heard of Stashbusting September? It's a bit of a contest that Robin over at The T-Shirt Diaries puts on. Check it out!
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Now that's just cool. Really! I think your new piece of wall art looks fabulous, and totally original! Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com
What a unique and great idea! Love it!
Thanks for linking to "20 Below Thursday"!
Wow! Saw this on 'inspire me Fridays' and had to come for a closer look.
So very clever and really gorgeous.
Caroline xxx
Awesome! That looks like a lot of fun to make. I love the dark brown color as well. That is so funny what your husband said, haha. Thanks for sharing.
Rachel
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