Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Animal Attraction: Quickie Project
We love some good animal decor. Notice the word "good", emphasized. In a recent episode of the Nate Show, a woman was obsessed with bunny decor, and Emily Henderson (Design Star Winner) saved the day by mellowing out the bunny infestation, and toned down the room to a more tasteful space. Joey thinks we are going the route of overly obsessed with animal decor, but somehow I got him on board with this simple project.
While visiting Brooklyn, we popped into one of our favorite store, Moon River Chattel, and ran around like little children, until we found ourselves in the children section ironically. While inspecting the amazing selection of hand crafted looking toys (yes, we buy stuff for our non-existent child), we notices these little plastic beasts and were brought back to our childhood. "Wouldn't these make great hooks." I said. "Yea, we can cut them in half and mount them to something." Joey replied.
So, we adopted our new friends, gave them a new home, then cut them in half. Though our original intent was to use them as hooks to hand the dogs' leashes, and sweaters, I liked the box Joey made to house them in - and use them as art in my office instead.
Easy peasy. All you need is some wood, paint, glue, and plastic animals to make this happen. We totally plan on popping this in the 'ol kids room one day. Do you have a cheap project you have done? Please share! We would love to know how it turned out!
Reader Comments (4)
It's so cute! My daughter LOVES those little animals (the Schleich ones), especially cheetahs and jaguars. You got me thinking....
xoxo
Shannon
www.akadesign.ca
I DIY'ed some silhouette art of our pupster here: http://hearttreehome.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/diy-silhouette-canvas-art-budget-friendly/
@amanda - love it! i am so doing that! thanks!
@shannon - i know right? there is so much you can do with this! imagine a wall of these guys as hooks for toys? fun fun.