Or if you read that post, a place for me to hang my purse when I came over.
Spoons just seemed fitting to use as hooks since the sign is in the kitchen and I use one to stir in my cream and sugar when I'm there.
And I had old spoons which meant I didn't have to spend money to buy hooks.
There are tutorials all over the web on how to turn flatware into hooks, so Google that if you want a step by step.
Basically you flatten it by beating it with a hammer, and then drill a hole where you want to screw the hook on.
To get the right curve, you bend the spoon handle around something the size you want your hook to be. In this case, a piece of PVC pipe was the mold.
For the top hooks on the coffee sign I used those small spoons people pick up on vacation.
The small ones belonged to Betty's mom which made them special and the sign more personal.
Betty's mom is Brawn's aunt.
Betty had given me a bag of spoons a couple years ago, so I searched through them to see if any matched the places I was looking for.
I was in luck - Betty's mom had been to New Jersey, of course Minnesota and there was one from the Eiffel Tower - George was stationed in France when he first met Betty.
A screw was used to mount the small spoons to the top of the sign, bent outward in a way that makes it easy to hang your hat on.
The Eiffel Tower spoon was too brittle and ended up collapsing under the pressure of the bending, so one from Rome was substituted.
You know the saying, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Here are the roaming Romans with their hats on.
They are retired now so they enjoy a cup of java whenever they feel like it.
So when I'm in Rome, with the Romans, I do as they do........
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i love that it looks amazing and has such sweet memories for them.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fabulous way to display a souvenir spoon collection! I love dual purpose projects. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHello, What a wonderful idea! Last summer my sister and I tried our hand at making some jewelry with some old spoons. I love this idea! Have a wonderful Mothers Day!
ReplyDeleteYou have a very nice blog!
Blessings, Roxy
these look fab! and ps so sorry i dropped the ball with the mother's day idea i had.... life has been insane!
ReplyDeleteI'll bet they absolutely love their gift, Bliss - I sure do!
ReplyDeleteEspresso, if you're in Rome!! Molto Bene!
ReplyDeleteAh, the ancient art of spoon bending.........bravissimo!
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought you bent those spoons with your mind!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a special gift for them.
Love it! You are so talented and creative. I know they love and appreciate this sign!
ReplyDeleteHave missed you ~ trying to get back into blog land. Hope you have a marvelous Mother's Day!
xo
Pat
I love how you personalized the spoons, Bliss...you really do make the most thoughtful, wonderful gifts!
ReplyDeleteTruly adorable that you found one from NJ, one from MN and one from France. That's personalizing a gift alright. Love these spoon hooks and I'm going to be on the look out for old spoons cuz I really want to make some now.
ReplyDeleteNow you have me wishing I was in Rome so I could do what the Romans do .... whatever that is?!?
ReplyDeleteLove those spoon hooks! Genius, as always!
:) Linda
Love the use of the spoons. I did this idea to make napkin rings. Have a very Happy Mothers day
ReplyDeleteCindy
This is so cute and such a great idea to include spoons from places that have special meanings! Love it! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet friend you are!!! I absolutely love the spoons and the Coffee sign. My purse hold so much crap, I would need a giant thick serving spoon of a hook to hold it.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use collector spoons!
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