You can hear it on the wind

Yesterday I had a bit of change in plans for my project. I originally was going to make tin-can lanterns, however I experienced a set back with that one. I discovered after trying to hammer a nail through one of my cans that it was starting to deform a bit, so after some research I discovered that I should freeze the cans with a mixture of sand and water to alleviate this problem. I only discovered this however during the late, weaning hours of the afternoon. Not a good sign for a project a day challenge.

So I decided to put that project on hold until today (which I will hopefully finish and also post about today) and I moved on to another project that I've thought about for years now.

A couple of years ago I was hunting for my own makeshift, crazy dinnerware set at thrift store. The idea was that if I got a set that was inexpensive I wouldn't feel bad about something happening to them while in the dorm.  While I was digging around in the piles of dishes, I found this wonderful colander that had amazing character and look like it was used countless times to prepare fresh food for a family. I looked to see how much it was and to my surprise, the price tag said "Free to good home." Instantly I knew that this colander would be mine and would make a neat planter for the back porch (bad idea). Well, after a year of sitting outside as a failed planter, this colander has found new purpose as a wind chime with the help of some thrifted forks.



To make this nifty wind chime, all I did was wrap some wire that we had lying around the house around the forks making sure to make a loop at the top to attach them. Followed by tying some rubbery pony bead string to each of the loops and connect it to the colander. The final touch was to attach some to the handles of the colander to be able to hang it.

I'm really excited that this project is finally completed after that colander spending so much time in purgatory. The best part about it is when the sun shines through it, it'll display pretty star patterns.

Well, I'm off to go work on those tin cans! Hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday!