So, I've started what I call "pre-production" on my new book and part of that fun work is that I take off some time and just create a bunch of different projects to get the creative juices going. Actually, none of these projects will probably ever make it into the book, it's just an exercise to get my mind out of "business" and into "creative" mode.
So, here's something that I'm not sure I like or not.
I took a dry cleaner hanger (who doesn't have one of these flimsy hangers?) and I took some vintage wooden beads in a bunch of colors and just strung them all over. You have to separate the hanger at the top where it's twisted to get the beads on and then re-twist it back into a hanger when you get close to the top. It was really easy to do and I think it's a fun hanger when you're finished.
It's sorta Anthropologie-meets-tribal, right?
Hmm...starting a new book is fun.
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Posted by: songmi_kim | October 27, 2008 at 08:09 AM
I never thought wire hangers could look cute, but these do. It's a great idea. And I'm definitely buying your book.
Posted by: My First Kitchen | October 27, 2008 at 09:01 AM
You could make a set of these in pastel "baby" colors as an original baby shower gift! How fun! Best Wishes!
Posted by: Dawn | October 27, 2008 at 10:15 AM
I like it. It would be fun in a kids room holding a special piece of clothing on the wall.
Posted by: Rachel | October 27, 2008 at 03:41 PM
that is so cute...it would make a darling hanger holding a gift item of clothing!!
Posted by: hanako66 | October 27, 2008 at 06:27 PM
love it. and i love "anthropologie meets tribal."
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 28, 2008 at 03:11 PM
This hanger would be good for hanging clothes with skinny straps or ribbons! [the sort that would come on a strapless gown, not that I wear those, but...]
Posted by: Vicky | October 30, 2008 at 02:36 PM
Love the blog! Found you when searching ideas for wine cork Christmas ornaments.
Shine on!
Posted by: Judy Lloyd | October 31, 2008 at 07:06 PM
Love the hangers! They add a touch of happiness to a typically same-old/same-old time of day.
SO... now I'll have a reason to watch for used beads and necklaces.
Posted by: D Casey | November 01, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Echo the other's comments that this is a great idea. Question: how do you secure the last bead on?
Posted by: Kim | November 16, 2008 at 02:13 PM