November 9, 2011

Try This at Home: Scrap Wood Make-up Brush Holder

in Favorite Projects, Hand Made with 17 Comments

A few weeks ago on a plane I was vigorously going through a pile of magazines that had stacked up. They’re mostly Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living, Real Simple, and House Beautiful, but I have some Vogue and InStyle thrown in there because I do work in the fashion industry and try to stay in the loop in that regards too.

It’s funny, though, because as I’m flipping through InStyle, what page do I pull out? Not an outfit, or a handbag, but a DIY makeup holder blurp by Sabrina Soto. I tucked it in my ‘articles to keep’ folder and was excited to get home and make it! Her version was pretty simple, and easy- just drill some holes into a piece of craft wood and done! I loved the simplicity, but wanted to add a little ‘wow’ to my version.

I walked into Home Depot and asked if they had any scrap pieces, which they gave to me for free! A little left-over stain, and some decorative brass ‘L’ brackets did the trick just perfectly!

I like my newest little DIY! It’s a little girlier than usual, but like I said yesterday, that is ok! I hope you enjoy and will try yourself!

Have a BEAUTIFUL Wednesday!

17 Comments

17 Comments on “Try This at Home: Scrap Wood Make-up Brush Holder”

Ashley @ Lewis in Love November 9, 2011 at 9:18 am #

I LOVE this!!!!! I don’t have any bathroom sink storage for it at the moment, but I’m definitely going to remember this for when we buy a house. Great job!

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Helena November 9, 2011 at 10:53 am #

I’ve thought about doing something like this for eyeliners. I apparently have a lot of eyeliner pencils.

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Mandy P. November 9, 2011 at 11:35 am #

Very cool.

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Heather / It's So Suburban November 9, 2011 at 11:35 am #

Stupid question, but where did you find the decorative L brackets? Are they just in the hardware aisle at Lowe’s or something?

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- Erin November 9, 2011 at 11:46 am #
  
  Heather,
  Yes! They were in the hardware area at Lowes!
  
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Laura November 9, 2011 at 12:04 pm #

Ohhh Erin lovely! I’ve already hinted to my husband that this would be the worlds most perfect Christmas present! (yep I know we really extravagant!)

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Emily @ NewlyWife November 9, 2011 at 1:41 pm #

What a great idea! Personally, I think yours turned out way better than Sabrina’s! I love the little extra oomph of style.

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Caitlin @ Hardly Housewives November 9, 2011 at 5:04 pm #

CUTE! Nice work!

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kelly November 9, 2011 at 5:31 pm #

Love this idea! The first thing i thought of was my main makeup storage issue – mascara & eyeliners. Or a pen holder at my desk at work. Love it. Ashley -you could easily mount it on a wall to add to your storage!

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Tamsyn November 10, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

I love this!! Thanks for the inspiration

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