Crafts! A Thread Spool Holder

I saw a tutorial on how to make this Thread Spool Holder at Shannon Makes Stuff and decided that I would like to try it out. So, this afternoon I worked on it and am very pleased with the way it turned out. I did a little tutorial of my own as I changed a few of the steps.

Step 1: Get an old picture frame. I got mine for 25 cents at the Salvation Army


Step 2: Sand the frame lightly to take away any gloss or shinyness so that the paint will stick better


Step 3: Fill in any holes with wood filler, allow it to dry and then sand it until smooth.


Step 4: Find something to set the frame on so you can paint it. This microwave box was the perfect solution.


Step 5: Spray paint the frame using several light coats to prevent running. The front took about four times around and the back took about three to get even coverage.


Step 6: Measure out even distances and screw in five eye hooks (I found them at Lowe's) on each side of the frame. You can tell by the nicks that the pliers and I were arguing. But since these are on the back, I didn't bother fixing them.




Step 7: Put wire through one eye hook on one side of the frame and twist it to secure it. This will remain stationary.


Step 8: Bend the other end of the wire to make a loop and twist around the wire. Then thread the spools on the wire


Step 9: Push the end of the wire with the loop through the eye hook. To make the wire a bit more taunt, I bent the loop over for added security.


Step 10: Step back and enjoy your work!