Monday, September 16, 2013

Clay Tags and a MAJOR Score!

I know there are a lot of recipes for making your own clay tags going around right now, but I don't have that kind of patience...so I went to Micheals and bought a brick of the air dry clay.
 
It was around $9 but came to less because I took a 40% off coupon with me. I am cheap like that!

Then from there all I had to do was unwrap it, roll it out and cut it with cookie cutters, and wait for it to dry.
 
The possibilities are endless with stamps, but I chose numbers because I loved the font of these stamps I found on clearance for $1.00
 
*Instagrammed* because seriously, I am still having trouble figuring out my new camera!!

Now about my score of the century....if you aren't already following me on Facebook then maybe you haven't seen it yet. 
 
I am crazy excited about this amazing find!
 This bad boy is a Laboratory cabinet that came from IU and was made somewhere between 1915-1920. 

The top part is not missing drawers, it was made like that and I am thinking some neat metal locker baskets would be awesome up there, but this thing is 7 ft tall so it would be hard to reach. 

It was in a garage for some years and had stickers on it, so I have had tons of work trying to scrub them all off. 

I think I am just going to  gloss it up and stick it in the garage since we are FINALLY turning it into a little mini shop.

It's perfect to hold linens, door knobs, and other misc!
 

9 comments:

  1. the tags are adorable, I think I need to try it! but those drawers are AMAZING!! LUCKY girl!

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  2. I need to make some tags someday! Lol. Love yours!! The cabinet is UH...MAY...ZING!!!! :)

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  3. Love those tags! The drawers are superb and if you're still messing with stickers, just try some rubbing alcohol...works like a dream!
    I'd love for you to link up to my party beginning Sept. 24th: http://www.prodigalpieces.com/2013/09/come-join-partywhats-your-prodigal-piece.html
    Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

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  4. Nicki,
    That cabinet is amazing and the tags are adorable. I heard WD-40 works great too.
    Kris

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  5. Those tags are cute, really love that number font. And wow that big piece is AWESOME!
    -blessings

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  6. LOVE your new find and the tags are great too!!

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  7. I have got to make myself some tags, I've had the clay for ages just haven't done anything with it yet.

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  8. your cabinet is AMAZING! I dream of great pieces like that!!

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  9. I love your cabinet! Classic piece, very nice.

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