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Friday, April 5, 2013

DIY: Scarf hanger (or tie or belt)

A few days ago I went to Ikea and saw this very cool multi-purpose hanger. I always been a scarf lover and started to have quite a collection over the years. But I always had a hard time to store my scarves. They always ended up everywhere and every morning I couldn't find the one I want to wear. I loved this hanger at Ikea, but it seems I wasn't the only one. They were back order. I went back home a little bit disappointed, but with an idea. What if I try to make my own hanger. I love crafts and this look to be a simple challenge. I was able to do it for about $5 (Ikea sale it for $8)
I needed: -1 hanger
              - 25 plastic bracelets (found at the dollar store)
              - hot glue gun and sticks (as a craft lover, I already had them)
              - pretty ribbon (optional, but will make your hanger look nice)

I hot glued the bracelets together 5 rows of 5 bracelets. I reinforced them by wrapping the ribbon around them. After, I hot glued them to the hanger and did the same with the ribbon. Voila, I had my own scarf hanger. I worked perfectly, but later on I had to used a stronger hanger (wood one) because the other broke from the weigh. I have a LOT of scarves. An easy and simple craft, for when the store doesn't have what you want.