Painted Vintage Hangers

Recently I found some  Thrifted Vintage Hangers.

Even though they were very nice, I wanted to give them a pretty little face-lift. 

First I sanded them lightly, then gave them a quick coat of craft paint in pink, lavender, and soft blue. 

Letting them dry upside down in a glass was an easy way to paint both sides at once.

I wrapped some tape around the metal hook to protect it from paint.  

Next I used alphabet stamps and black ink to stamp some sweet words. 

I used scrapbook stickers to add some pretty roses on either side. 

Then I tied a little bow. 

Adding a sweet heart sachet was the finishing touch. 

These were simple to make with a home-made cardboard pattern and some pretty fabric.

I added some simple buttons in order to hang the finished sachet with ribbon. 

I sewed the buttons on before I stuffed it, through the opening. 

I stuffed it lightly with fiberfill, 

then made a little packet of potpourri out of a used dryer sheet and some string.

I used about a tablespoon. 

I make my own potpourri, but you can use store bought or simply use dried  lavender.  

(Or....soak a cotton ball in your favorite perfume!) 

This makes it easy to add potpourri to your sachet without all the mess. 

Stitch up the sachet opening by hand. 

Next I cut about a 6 inch length of narrow ribbon to make a hanger for the sachet. 

Just make a loop and tie a knot at the ends. 

Slip the knotted end around the button and the looped end over the hanger from behind. 

Ooops! You can see a little thread hanging down from my  Re-purposed Soda Crate

Voila'! 

These make sweet little gifts. 

Or use them to display something special. 

Ooh La La! 

xoxo

Linking with Young Heart/ Old Soul  - Weekly Thrift

 http://www.youngheartoldsoul.com/2013/03/the-weekly-thrift.html