Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!
I am lucky to live within an hours drive from my Mom and Dad so I get to see them often. Dad is not in good health and unfortunately has experienced a significant decline over the past couple of weeks. My sisters decided to drive up from Dallas this weekend to surprise Dad for Father's Day and I was there when they arrived. The look on his face when he saw them was priceless!
I haven't had a lot of time for creating the past couple of weeks but I did put together a quick and easy plate (or picture) stand that I wanted to share.
I have several of these classic metal nut crackers in my stash of stuff.
I remember using one of these as a kid to crack nuts. After cracking the nut you used the matching pick to pick out the meat of the nut. I can't say I've used one of these in awhile, it's just too easy to buy the nuts ready to use from the store.
Anyway.....I have the matching pick but forgot to take a picture of it before I sawed it in two for this project.
I took a painted block of wood and drilled two holes to accommodate the ends of the nut cracker.
I also drilled a smaller hole in the front of the block for the pick that I sawed in two.
I lightly hammered the pieces in place and the project was complete.
Ready to hold one of my ironstone platters.
Have a great week.
Jane
I haven't had a lot of time for creating the past couple of weeks but I did put together a quick and easy plate (or picture) stand that I wanted to share.
Anyway.....I have the matching pick but forgot to take a picture of it before I sawed it in two for this project.
I took a painted block of wood and drilled two holes to accommodate the ends of the nut cracker.
The plate found a home on a stack of old picnic baskets in the corner of my kitchen dining area (under my menu board project that you can find the tutorial for here).
Jane
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Oh for goodness sake....I remember those too...had some...(I am just sitting here shaking my head, as I always do when I visit you...) you just amaze me....
ReplyDeleteAs always, you are inventive and an inspiration. Now to find where I stashed the nut cracker and pick and find another block of 2x4 or something. I HAVE to make one or more of these. Hope you had a wonderful visit with your family.
ReplyDeleteI Love this! You are soo creative! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your Dad"s Health. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
Another unique idea. I don't know how you come up with these things.
ReplyDeleteYou are so flippin' creative!
ReplyDeleteI love all your creations! karen....
Very clever Jane. I see these all of the time and now I know what to do with them. Of course, I have no idea how to use a drill! LOL!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sissie
What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Jane! I love the texture on the nut cracker...
ReplyDeleteHave a good week.
Susan
There you go again. Another great repurposing project.
ReplyDeleteI still have one of these...don't use it, but still have it:) You had another neat idea here Jane. Sorry to hear that your dad is not doing good, will be sure to say a prayer for him.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
WHEN are you going to put together all of your amaaaazing ideas and publish a book already???? LOVED it! ;)
ReplyDeleteI've got some of those, too. You are so clever. That's a really great idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea, Jane! You have the best ideas! So glad you and your sisters were able to see your dad today!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous and creative creation. What a wonderful surprise for your dad....priceless. I'll keep him in my prayers. So nice that you live close enough to visit often.
ReplyDeleteI drag my nut crackers and pickers out every year at Christmas and NO ONE uses them. I think it's just too much trouble to crack them yourself these days. Very cute vignette on your picnic baskets. Love that clock planter too. Glad you got to spend time with your Dad and sisters!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing but what I would have wished for...a picture of your Dad with his girls...so sweet. I know you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteI was looking high and low for a plate holder today. I finally gave up.
ReplyDeleteThen your post came up and there it was.
I'm so happy because this is an idea I think I can do.
Thanks!
Another absolutely ingenious idea of yours to use a nutcracker for a plate stand.
ReplyDeleteNow that is such a creative and attractive plate rack! Great idea! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteI love it and as always amazed by your wonderful ideas
ReplyDeleteDonna
Great idea and thank you for sharing! Sawing metal in half, now that sounds like a very tired arn - LOL!
ReplyDeleteSo nice that your sisters were able to surprise your dad for father's day! I remember those nut crackers well. Great idea for the plate stand. Hope you have a wonderful week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteVery clever, Jane! What a great way to make a plain block of wood useful. This would probably be good for those scraps leftover from bigger projects.
ReplyDeleteSo cute (and finally a use for those obsolete nut crackers) and a nice change from the ole plate stand! What a great surprise for your dad... I bet it was a wonderful day for you all. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Also like your picnic baskets--I bought 2 @ $5 each from Walmart years ago and have used them as a little side table for a low chair. (and also great storage!)
ReplyDeleteSome day, my brain will emerge from its perpetual fog, and I will think of something this cool, too. In the meantime, I am so glad to have you. :)
ReplyDeleteI tell ya what you never cease to amaze me with the ideas you come up with..AWESOME..
ReplyDeleteGreat idea will have to try and find some glad you are back to blogging just love your creations
ReplyDeleteVery fun...and so creative, as always.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your Dad is in poor health.
Glad you are close to see him.
blessings
barb