I was thinking…I don’t do enough crafts that would make a good gift for men. With Father’s Day right around the corner…I think that these easy Steampunk Thumb-Tacks are perfect for any man in your life or anyone! If steampunk is not your thing… you can take this simple premise and create a set of thumb-tacks with any of The Graphics Fairy images…the possibilities are limitless…so put on your imagination cap and create what moves you…
You will need a few supplies…wooden medallions… Matte Mod Podge… prints of your favorite images…we are supplying you with the ones that are used here sized and ready to print… a brush and then you will need a sand block or sand paper and the color paint you love and you don’t have to use paint at all!
First you cut your circles out…or you can use a punch…whatever you like.
Now brush the medallion with a nice even coat of Mod Podge and then place your cut image on top…don’t worry about any little edges…we will take care of that in a moment.
Now with a sand block…sand off the edges so you have a completely smooth piece. Also at this point…you can add a coat or two of Matte Modge Podge to seal the thumb-take and make it much more durable. Also, I chose to paint the sides of the medallions…you can choose to or not to…totally your choice! I wanted a little bit of an aged look.
Now just add your thumb-tack to the back of the medallion with hot glue …
and now you are finished!
All you need to do now is add them to a cork board and you have a fabulous gift. Or place them in a cool tin and decorate with a vintage image.
…these are 1 1/2″ images.
Hope you enjoyed this little DIY…if you have time during your busy day…come on over and visit me at The Cottage Market...would love to see you there : )
(((HUGS)))
Andrea!
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Wendy says
oh, what a great idea. thanks for sharing the images and the thumbtack idea…wonderful!!!
linda statham says
Oh thank you what a cool thing to do love them thanks take care hugs linda
Ewarost says
Thank you very much … wonderful DIY!
Betsy says
Great idea and wonderful images! Thank you so much.
Shelly @A Creative Space says
VERY Creative! Fabulous tutorial. 🙂
Barb Wagar says
Thanks for the idea and your tutorial. They would make a wonderful gift for anyone!
Debbie (from Sugar Land) says
These would also be great with magnets glued on the back instead of thumb tacks. They are awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Karen Watson says
Great idea Debbie!!
Cortney says
These are fabulous and look great! Would you mind if I showcased them on my DIY blog this week?
Cortney @ http://www.organicallyopulent.com
Joan says
Is there somewhere one can purchase the wood circles for Mod-Podge Thumbtacks?
Free Pretty Things For You says
Just adore it!! What a wonderful DIY my dear!!!
simple~needs says
i love love love this idea!!!
Celia says
Graciasssssssssss!!!!!!!!
Sofia M says
what a nice idea! thanks for sharing it 🙂
BATrimble says
this is such a great idea – i just discovered your blog Karen and I am in love! I just made a set of these with a few different graphics from your site – how can I share?
Sumaya at Evocative Vintage says
So many possibilities. I see door knobs, fridge magnets, tags to mark storage baskets…thanks so much for sharing!:)
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
This is simply wonderful! I’m putting together a gift basket for my hubby and I’m pretty sure a set of these will be included!