Holy crapoly, can this really be me — actually early with this post, having only received Kate’s nudging email to post about a scraphappy project by the 15th an hour or two ago??? I am on time with things less regularly than a double lunar eclipse, but to be ahead of schedule – well, it’s a first.
It’s also a quickie… If you’re like me, you have a million empty peanut butter jars all over the place with cuttings in water, growing their little roots. I like hanging things, so I thought if I made some fabric holders with straps, my space would look a lot tidier.
I made this with two strips of fabric sewn together then sewn onto a circle for the base (just measured round the bottom of a jar and cut out the circle slightly bigger). The strap is an old piece of silver corded ribbon from I don’t even know what, stitched down twice very securely (don’t want any water getting collapsed over my keyboard!)
I’m happy with this. Thanks, Kate, for the nudge and the inspiration. Kate and lots of other people make beautiful scraphappy projects, go and have a look here.
Nice piece of work 
What a gorgeous idea! Lots of beautiful cuttings all swinging colourfully in the breeze. How lovely that you’ll be joining us on ScrapHappy Day :-)
Yes, and on time for once! I’m going to make some of these with leather straps, I think it will take the look up to a trendier level…..(you know how important it is for me to be “on trend”)!!!
I also think leather will look a bit more expensive and designery. I’d love to see a cluster of them hanging from a big hook…
I’m honoured to be here on this rare day of earlyness! Your project looks lovely and, as soon as I get a place where I’m allowed to screw things into the ceiling, I shall be borrowing the idea for my many succulents.
I have screwed hooks into ceilings before and, when they’ve needed to be removed, the holes can be filled quite easily and effectively. But I know this isn’t always possible. Are you allowed to put brackets up into walls?
What a great idea and I love your choice of colors. As always, Love and Hugs!
Thanks Tamara ! x
Wonderful idea Jill, love it.
Thanks Gail :)
Clever idea, and much nicer than just a jamjar.
I don’t actually mind the jars, but they are proliferating! I thought hanging up as many as possible would help clear a few surfaces :)
Someone commented on instagram that putting the jars into hangers like this will actually prevent the roots from growing, because they need light. Either these cuttings (tradescantias) are just very productive regardless, or I’m just lucky – I stick a lot of cuttings in tins or dark containers, and they all grow roots!!
So very colourful. Has an African feel to it I think.
Yes, the fabric was leftovers given to me by a friend who’s daughter is doing a design course. It’s handprinted cotton, by a Cape Town designer :) Very expensive if I went out and bought a couple of metres off a roll…
What a lovely simple and practical ScrapHappy make.
Was in the mood for simple ;)
That’s a very wonderful use of scraps! Quite inventive, and definitely improving the air and the general look of any room. Thanks for the idea.
My entire house could do with the air and look improved…so I’d better make some more ;)
What a great idea and it covers the roots from sunshine and that helps them grow. I too have lots of jars and bottles full of cuttings. It will be awhile before I find time to make holders for them though. Love what you have done.
Thanks, Marlene :)
What a good idea! I might be another one lifting this project for my own purposes. ;-)
And kudos on posting early! That’s officially a gold star for your forehead!
Would love to see pics if you make something similar :)
PS. The gold star fell off already, I’m overdue with a couple of deadlines now….
That so clever! I love finding ways to use scraps and feature plants.
Yes, any scrappy-planty project works for me, too :)