An important area that is often overlooked in setting up a first home is the landing strip. An area that controls what comes in and what goes out helps keep your place organized and gets you out the door. This super easy DIY catchall can be completed without taking too much time away from unpacking.
Even Hurricane Irene can't stop the crafty folks at Brooklyn Limestone. I love the simplicity of this key plate and how even a DIY disaster like myself can accomplish it. Some sculpting clay, a house key and some vintage stamp letters are all you need for this project. If you're feeling fancy, add some glaze or paint.
Check out the full project with more photos at Brooklyn Limestone.
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Cute and clever!
Love the simplicity and cleanliness of this.
Of course, I'd get it all dirty so would opt for glazing it somehow.
Where does one find vintage letter stamps? I was thinking alphabet rice might work? Tedious, perhaps.
What about adding a hook in front and a hanger in back to wall mount it?
Nice.
I'd be tempted to pair it with a wall-mounted wooden coat rack lettered with the words "Wherever you go..." to complete the old quote.
Harbor Freight sells a set of letter stamps (for stamping metal tools) for six bucks or so. Mine look basically like the letters in the picture.
Very cute. And the key chain goes where?
Gorfram... I'm totally stealing that idea. Genius.
It is a simple task to duplicate a key just by looking at its impression, even a picture of it. I'd recommend not using one that allows access to your home.
Great housewarming gift.
perfect housewarming gift.
@Witty - thanks. Steal away, with my blessings.
@nrKist - I worried about that, too. I might use a old-fashioned decorative key or something like that.
Cute! If I didn't have a keychain with about 10 other keys on it as well, I'd be all over this.
Might be a neat way to take a "souvenir" of your home with you when you move though?