Well, perhaps I didn't build a better mouse trap, but I did manage a prettier mouse trap. Do you do what I do and wander around stores looking at things and thinking of what you could make with them or how fun it would be to alter them? I was wandering around the hardware store and spotted mouse traps. It reminded me that I had seen somewhere online that a trap was altered and looked really great, looking kind of steampunk and I thought it would be fun to try altering one myself. There was no way I was leaving that store without a mouse trap or two... (....continued with more pictures and details on my post on the Helmar Blog)
Helmar products used for this project were Decoupage and Craft Paste, Silicone Adhesive
Sealant, Gemstone adhesive, 450 Quick Dry, Crystal Kote Glossy.
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Neat idea for a note holder
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Loved your mouse trap! What a fun project. TFS
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I love this...going to scraplift!! If you do not mind:)
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Awesome idea! I love this. :) I pinned you!
ReplyDeleteI seen some of these on pinterest awhile back, yours looks great too. I plan on altering some in the near future!
ReplyDeleteWow Cindy! This is such a cool idea! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea! Your mouse trap is beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, I love it, and going to try this, looks impressive. thanks
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