Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Pretty Hangers - a DIY

One of my favorite blogs, My Salvaged Treasures, hosted by Betsy, had the cutest DIY that I knew I could actually do! She called them Dressed Up Hangers.

She is using the hangers to display vintage photos...great idea!
I have been collecting the vintage pant and skirt clamp hangers to sell in my Etsy shop and they are quite popular. One customer told me she wanted them to display vintage clothing in her shop. They are great to display cross stitch, doilies, artwork and as you can see, photos.

I have promoted them this way in my listings but never thought to decorate the hanger itself until I saw Betsy's post!

I rummaged through my bags of vintage lace and doilies, my huge stash of vintage buttons and anything else I could find on the top of my craft room desk.

This is my version on her great idea....


The first one I made I used burlap with a little fringe and a burlap flower I had already made.


I simply cut the burlap to fit and glued it in across the front of the hanger with the best glue I'll ever use (no smell!)....
You can find it at Walmart!


The fringe on the next hanger is leftover from last year's project and with a few vintage mother of pearl buttons, it is simple with a little flair.

 
This floral lace is so pretty and shows just enough of the hanger through it to make it a pretty background. The button is a heavy gold cast vintage button.
 
 
I recently took the lace valance down from my bathroom window and it fell apart in my hands! It made me feel a little better about cutting it up for this next hanger. I wrapped the pretty cotton lace a little over the edges of  the hanger. The pretty floral embellishment is actually a brooch from Avon.
 
 
I played around a little bit with ways to use the hangers around my house. I love this one on the door in my kitchen. It can be changed out with the seasons.
 
 
The rustic burlap blends so nicely with the chippy chair that I thought it looked cute just hanging there.
 
 
I love hanging things on the glass doorknobs of the many pocket doors in my house. This one blends in with the room and would look cute with the right doily or vintage photo on it.
 
 
 

From this....
 
 
To this....
 
 
....in very little time, some scrap pieces and a little glue....who knew?
 
Betsy did and I am so glad she shared her pretty hangers with us! Here is another look at her dressed up hangers with doilies....
 
 
Visit her blog My Salvaged Treasures for other pretty projects and treasures that she posts about regularly.
 
All of my newly decorated hangers are available in my shop on the sidebar.
 
AnnMarie xoxo
 
I am linking up with these great blog parties:
Vintage Inspiration Party
Begore and After Wednesday
Share Your Style
Share Your Cup Thursday
Roses of Inspiration
Home and Garden Thursday
Freedom Fridays With All My Bloggy Friends
Best of the Weekend
The Bouquet of Talent Linky Party
Something to Talk About
So Much At Home Link Up Party
The Art of Home-Making Mondays



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40 comments:

  1. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 1, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    I'm so happy you found some vintage hangers to decorate. You did such a good job, love them all and the way you're using them around your home. Thanks so much for sharing my hangers and for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  2. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesApril 1, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    These are so cute, AnnMarie! Very creative!

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  3. PorcelinaApril 2, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Super idea! x

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  4. jenclairApril 2, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    I have used the plain ones to display items in my studio for years--just for convenience. Now, I realize that I can have fun making them pretty!

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  5. Kim@Snug HarborApril 2, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    I saw her post when she did these and yours turned out so cute. I see those hangers all the time so I might have to start doing this. Thanks for the glue tip!

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  6. DD's CottageApril 2, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    Yours came out as cute as Betsy's!

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  7. TrishaApril 2, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    I love this idea and yours turned out great!

    ~Trisha

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  8. Curtains in My TreeApril 2, 2015 at 11:56 AM


    I like the idea also. love the lace hanging from them

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  9. Glenda/MidSouthApril 2, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    You did great! Betsy comes up with some of the best ideas repurposing items that are no longer used for their original purpose.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  10. magnoliasnteaApril 2, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Oh wow, your hangers are truly beautiful! Love the burlap and flowers.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. Anne's Attic - DesignApril 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    I love your darling hangers. Have a happy Easter. Jo

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  12. Scrappy quilterApril 2, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    What adorable hangers. So cute!

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  13. Vicky HuntApril 2, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    I just loved the hangers Betsy made and I love yours too! I am keepin my eyes peeled for a couple myself. Hope you have a lovely Friday!

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  14. AnonymousApril 3, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    These are precious!! What an awesome idea!! Now I have to go dig some out & give it a whirl! :) Thank you, AnnMarie! Hugs, AntiqueShopGirl

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  15. Donna WilkesApril 3, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    I use them in the booth for unframed prints. I plan on using Betsy's idea to make some upscaled hangers. I love yours!

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  16. Shabby RoyaleApril 4, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    Hi AnnMarie,
    The hangers are wonderful ! What a great idea.
    Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comment on my blog !
    I'm your next follower.

    Have a great weekend and
    Joyful Easter days !
    Wilma.

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  17. Ordinary JApril 4, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    I had never seen hangers like this. Wow..

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  18. StephanieApril 4, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    CUTE! Oh AnnMarie, I just love this idea and will have to try it sometime soon :) Your hangers are beautiful my friend. Thank you so much for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Love and hugs!

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  19. UnknownApril 4, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    those are adorable what a great idea!

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  20. SewSweetVIntageApril 6, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Really cute and shabby chic! Pinned

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  21. handmade by amaliaApril 6, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    I love this idea! A great way to use little treasures that you have. And your version is so very pretty.
    Amalia
    xo

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  22. Celestina MarieApril 7, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Ann Marie, what darling hangers. I love this idea and the decorative touch. What a special way to display something special. I have a few of these hangers and now I am inspired to give them some accents. Thanks for sharing your talents.
    Hugs and Blessings, CM

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  23. StephanieApril 7, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Hi lovely lady! I can't remember if I stopped by this morning to let you know that I featured you and your deightful hangers at Roses of Inspiration today :) Thanks again for linking up, my friend. Hugs to you!

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  24. LorraineApril 7, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Brilliant!! I love this idea, and yours turned out beautifully!! Thanks for the kind words and for the visit to my blog.
    Have a great week! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  25. living from glory to gloryApril 7, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Hello, I just had to Pin this idea to my crafts board! I just loved this idea...
    I think it is so much fun to see so many creative ideas! I hope you are doing well and enjoying some spring weather! I am adding you to my sidebar so I can see your updates! Blessings, Roxy

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  26. Karen @ karensuponthehillApril 7, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    These are so charming and such a clever way to reuse hangers!
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  27. Debbie HarrisApril 7, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Oh AnnMarie, these are adorable! I believe I am going to have to try this project as I love lace. I think I will just use them in my closet to hang my cloths on, such a pretty way of adding femininity to my closet.
    I can see why Stephanie featured you.

    Bless you, Debbie

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  28. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageApril 7, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    Your hangers are so lovely. Betsy's project had me looking for these hangers too, but I haven't found any yet. Yours turned out great!

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  29. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieApril 7, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    I love how these turned out! What a great idea for display! I have the same print of the two girls arranging roses that I see on your wall :) New follower xo Karen

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  30. UnknownApril 7, 2015 at 10:03 PM

    These are so cute and a fun touch to make doing laundry a little more fun. HAHA! #laceyslegacy

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  31. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 7, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Ann Marie, your hangers turned out darling! I have had a bundle sitting on my craft desk for months now. I had planned to modge podge book pages onto them. Still will some, but now I've got to make some a little dolled up. Love Betsy's and your burlap one is my fav! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  32. JESApril 8, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    Your hangers came out adorable! I found you via Roses of Inspiration and wanted to thank you for the inspiration :) I will be following along!

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  33. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~April 9, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    Yours turned out so cute too! Love Betsy's sweet blog and all her wonderful projects!! I need to find a few of these hangers to make a couple for myself! :) Thanks for some wonderful inspiration! Have a wonderful rest of the week! xo Holly

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  34. Cranberry MorningApril 9, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    I never think of clever stuff like that. It definitely takes a certain creative talent. What a clever and cute idea!

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  35. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo ShoesApril 10, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    So happy to see that you linked this up at Best of the Weekend, AnnMarie!

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  36. My thrift store addictionApril 11, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Hi Ann Marie! Betsy always inspires, doesn't she?! Love how your hangers turned out! Blessings, Cecilia

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  37. CatherineApril 11, 2015 at 11:13 PM

    Dear AnnMarie, I hope all is well. I remember the vintage hangers. You have found so many good uses for them.
    May I ask for your prayers for my brother. He had cardiac arrest last week.
    Thank you and I am very grateful for your prayers. Blessings, Catherine xo

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  38. chateau chicApril 12, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    These are so cute! Love your creativity!
    Mary Alice

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  39. UnknownApril 12, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I love the idea of sprucing and repurposing antique hangers. Very cute

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  40. A Joyful CottageApril 13, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    These are really sweet, AnnMarie. I love them and I'm off to visit Betsy's blog. Thanks for sharing. xo ~ Nancy

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