DIY: apple watch charging stand

Got an Apple watch? Why spend another fortune on a stand to charge it? 

Here's an easy to make a stand on the cheap.

It's not the prettiest stand. But it will only cost you about 3 dollars. And it takes about 45 minutes to make. 

Here's what you need: 

MATERIALS:

- (1) 2oz package of polymer clay

- wax paper

- some kind of tool like a knife or clay shaping tool (optional)

- watch charging cable

1. Remove plastic from clay and start shaping.

2. Get the bottom as flat as you can by pressing it down onto the wax paper. Then start shaping the front. You want it flat but not too thin. 

3. Press the magnetic charger into the clay with the cable pointing down. You need to also press the cable into the clay. Then pick up the clay and press the cable under the bottom. This will be the channel for your cable.

4. Test fit the watch. And make sure everything is smooth.

5. Gently remove the watch and cable. Be careful not to squeeze the clay. You want the charger and cable to have a tight fit.  This is where a knife or clay shaping tool come in handy. 

6. Place in a preheated oven at 275 degrees for about 30 minutes. 

Leave the clay on the wax paper. And put it on a cookie sheet.

Once it cools down. You're done. 

Easy peasy cheap Apple watch charging stand. 

SOLD: reincarnated side tables

Two repainted wood side tables with real marble tops. Would look great in a living room or as side tables in a mod bedroom. One table has been converted into a stylish pet bed. (Small dog or cat) the pillow is custom made.

Dimensions: 21 1/4" H x 20 W

DIY: a few of the xmas gifts I made.

Crayon/chalk holder and lap board for Oli. 

Busy board!

Custom ottoman tray for my Momma. 

Hand painted and I recycled a set of handles that were from my grandparents keepsakes. 

Pottery Barn inspired Play Table for Fox!

I made a couple of other things. But with all the Holiday excitement, I didn't get photos. 

more later. 

LIFE: it's been awhile.

A year or so has gone by since my last post. 

I've been pretty busy with this guy to say the least. 

I'm back! And will try to post more frequently than once a year. 

But I'm not making any promises. 

😊

PROJECT: easy peasy bike hanger

After a quick google search for DIY bike rack. This is what was made for about 20 American dollars. 

Super simple.

One 2x4 (cut to fit)

One large lag screw

A couple of fence post caps

And two metal flip up bike holsters (these were this most expensive part of the project @ 5 bucks each.)

 

We used some rubber padding on the floor & ceiling for protection.

No holes in the wall or ceiling! All tension!!

PROJECT: elephant lamp

So I found this perfect lamp for the nursery from Jonathan Adler. 

http://www.jonathanadler.com/Utopia-Elephant-Lamp/

Except it was $395 American dollars!

No way. 

Then I saw this blog: 

http://www.howjoyful.com/2012/06/nursery-diy-elephant-lamp/

And realized I could make my own. With help from Jenn. 

And here is our rendition: 

Sculpted with clay by Jenn. I painted and assembled the rest. 

Boom! $20 bucks and we now have a perfect little elephant lamp! 

LOVE: scooters, motorbikes & elephants OH MY!

What more can baby boy ask for?





I used the Vespa tin sign and Finn and Emma's scooter theme bedding as my inspiration.

The paper lanterns were pretty easy to install. Couple of tea cup hooks and supplies from www.paperlanterns.com and BOOM! Stimulating night light!



The art gallery wall is still a work in progress.  Some of the items I've collected over the years:
Motorcycle Gas Tank Sculpture by Detroit artist, Chris Turner.
The scooter boy print, "the end is near," is from the last Niagara scooter rally I attended back in 2007.
ahhh. good times.
"Bike Life" from Fugscreen Studios.  A gift for baby boy from Aunt Erin and Uncle Dan!
He's even got a cool metal sculpture, two elephants rocking, from Aunt Becca!
And of course, the Deus print is just something I printed of the interwebs.  One day I'll get a "real" print.

Here's his growing library wall.  I'll probably continue it over to the joining wall.

We're still waiting on the recliner.  And a few other finishing touches.
More to come later!!