What do you do when a piano is too worn for use, but too costly to repair? Here are some ideas on how you can use an old piano.
Check out what how lovely this old bench looks with a fresh coat of paint! Continue reading “Ideas for Upcycling Old Pianos”
Christmas is nearing! Today, I’m busy making sheet music ornaments as gifts for my piano students.
I found this idea from this blogger, thanks to Pinterest. Here’s my own take on this sheet music ornament idea.
Materials:
For each ornament, I cut 12 pieces of sheet music into strips measuring 1 inch x 6.5 inches, and then punched holes at each end of the paper. I cut a length of 30 inches of jute twine, folded it in half, knotted it to create a loop, and added beads and knots at various places along with the sheet music (as described in the video). The last step is to gently pull apart the paper around to form a circular shape. I love how it turned out!
There are many ways to vary the ornament: perhaps cutting smaller strips of sheet music, cutting the paper with fancy-edged scissors, using a different type of bead, etc.
Thanks for reading.
Remember back when I did a giveaway in March for this sheet music necklace?
Some of you asked about how I made those necklaces. Well, I got the idea from a photo I saw on pinterest a long time ago. I was planning to make a nice tutorial post about how to do it, but now I don’t have to — because yesterday I found a great tutorial that shows all the steps! 🙂 I made my washers double-sided, and used vintage sheet music on one side. What you see in the photo above is from an ancient Shirmer’s edition of Bach Inventions.
Happy crafting! 🙂
Today, I have a fun little printable and tutorial to share just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Continue reading “Piano Valentine Craft (Printable & Tutorial)”
After posting about the sheet music ornament star last week, I was inspired to dig around the web for other music-related crafts! There are tons of ways to recycle old sheet music (which you can often find at thrift stores, garage sales, auctions, and antique stores). Here’s a sampling of what I found! All links lead back to the original bloggers’/crafters’ websites. Click the photos to view them larger.
1. Sheet Music Garland | This fun garland is fast and easy, made by cutting out sheet music circles and sewing them together. It’s perfect for decorating a music room, fireplace mantel, or Christmas tree.
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2. Sheet Music Light Switch Plates | Cover your plain light switch plates with sheet music to give the room a little zing!
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3. Advent Calendar Cones | These sheet music cones can be used to stash Advent calendar goodies.
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4. Sheet Music Wreath | Hang this beauty on your door or above your piano. Another example is shown here. Also try mini ornament wreaths like the one as shown on this blog.
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