Stickles Storage

I was so thrilled that my Dad was able to join us for Thanksgiving this year.  In addition to the requisite turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes, he also removed our old dishwasher (not an easy feat since sub-flooring and tile had been laid after the original dishwasher installation) and installed a new one.  The only Black Friday shopping we did was a trip to Menard's for pieces and parts.  We (I say we … I mostly just retrieve tools, hold the light & clean up, although I did paint the trim boards to go around the dishwasher) also installed a new kitchen electrical outlet by our island, replaced some caulk in the bathroom, and installed a new smoke detector.  

And of course, I had to throw a studio project in there too (see link to prior projects here).  I had seen several possible ideas for storing Stickles.  At first I thought I wanted to go this route, but then realized that counter-space is at a serious premium in my studio, so I would have no where to set it.  So instead, I decided to adapt this idea (see the very bottom picture in the post) to work in my space.

In my studio, I have a gorgeous oak china cabinet that stores lots of stamps, paper, buttons, etc.  I asked Dad if we could modify it to allow me to store my Stickles underneath the top cabinet.

We bought two 24" pieces of thin metal at the building supply store.  Dad pre-drilled eight holes in each before using the sheets as a template to drill the starter holes into the bottom of the china cabinet (it is made of solid oak, so it took some power tools to get this done).  We did play a little game of twister with me trying to hold the metal while he drilled in that tight space.

Here's what it looks like after both pieces are attached … completely concealed unless you look underneath.

I glued magnets to the bottom of the Stickles bottles using E6000 adhesive.

And voila, Stickles storage.

Here's what it looks like after I returned my baskets of paper & stamps to their space.  

I love being able to make use of new bits of space in my studio … and I love working on projects with my Dad.  And as a reward for all of our labors this weekend, we went to Duffy's Collectible Cars to check out the vintage vehicles … a great way to spend the afternoon.