Gingham Tool Set: Craft Project

Today we want to share with you a fun Do-It-Yourself method of customizing your tool set! We dreamed this project up because Emma recently bought her first home and she really wanted to spruce up her garage and hang her tools on the wall. What better way to personalize your space and add a little bit of charm?  

Supplies Needed: You'll need fabric (gingham or floral works great!), indoor/outdoor paint in a coordinating color, paint brush, glue, scissors and a tool set to customize! We also used Mod Podge. 

First paint the ends of all your tools. This will speed up the fabric wrapping process and save you tons of time. You'll probably want to apply two coats of paint and allow it to dry between each coat.  

Next, simply cut your pretty patterned fabric into long 1 inch wide strips and wrap them around the tool handles. Use a little extra glue at the beginning and end of each strip. After it has dried completely, use Mod Podge (or any acrylic paint sealer) to seal the top of the fabric. This will help keep the ends of the fabric in place and prevent fraying.  

Let them dry overnight and you've got a super cute new set of tools! We love a craft project that's both cute and useful! Have fun crafting a beautiful set of custom tools for your home! They'll make you smile each time you need a screw driver! XO. elsie 

Comments

[Rae Veda]

So cute! I always appreciate a way to girl up the traditional male tools. xo, rv

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[Heather]

Those are too cute, definitely better than manly toolsets you'd find at Home Depot/Lowes :)

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[Miranda]

This is an amazing idea! So much cuter than most tool sets out there!
-Miranda
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[Ashley Baker]

This is fun! I might actually use tools if they were cute like this.My roommate in college had all pink tools.

Ashley
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[Zipop]

Cute. Might want to be careful with the hammer one. Wouldn't want to slip and put out an eye.

[Michelle]

What a fantastic idea!! These are completely adorable.
Michelle
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[Frances]

You know what, this is a genius project! At the camp I work at, us office girls got some floral tools and sure enough, even if one of the guys borrows a hammer, it ALWAYS gets returned! :) so cute, thanks for sharing!

[Paola]

Adorei! Vou fazer!!!!! Beijos
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[Tabetha]

I've heard of doing up a toolbox, but never doing up tools!

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[Mod Podge Amy]

Oh hush - these are amazing.

[Georgia]

aw sweet! if only i had a use for tools :(

georgia
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[Kira]

This is super cute, but my husband would be so mad if I made the tools all cutsey! Even if we both use them :)

[Leslie]

h,mmm fashionable tools.. I like it!
xo,
LMQ

[Susan M.]

Love the tool aprons! :)

[Candace]

I especially love how the saw looks! Fun idea :)

[Becky @ Ballistic Gypsy]

CUTENESS!!

[Acompton]

adorable! i should do this to all our tools. but then Handsome Man wouldn't be too happy, heeee!

[jodie]

This is amazing! I've been looking for a good quality yet girlie tool set for literally year and everything I've found has just been really tacky. You may have just solved my problem! Many thanks Xx

[Ashley]

Super cute idea! I was wondering aswell what editor you use to write on your pictures with?

[Brooke]

Ah! What a great idea! My husband may or may not let me do this but if it doesn't annoy him too much it's happening lol!

Brooke

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