DIY Pallet & Mason Jar Organiser...

So this is what happened...
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
 When one moves the hand towel hook in the bathroom to a new position (because you have found the perfect storage shelf for the teeny tiny little gap!)
This would not be a problem if:
You had spare wallpaper...spare paint for patch-ups...and the gloss anti-mould seal.
(Now that is a lesson if you pay someone else to do the painting -
 make sure they leave you the leftovers!!!)
This created a how will I cover that hole dilemma in the blue bathroom.
Soooo...(and thank goodness for Pinterest)
I found the perfect solution!
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
A DIY Mason Jar Organiser, which I attached to painted pallet wood for a super rustic look.
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 They are really quite simple to make: 
Measure wood to desired size.
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 Cut the wood.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
  Paint wood or age it.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
I used grey as a base colour.
 I wanted a rustic look that would match the concrete-look exposed stone linoleum floor in this bathroom.
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 Then dry-brushed white paint over the top.
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PVA glue the middle of the two pieces of wood.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
Turn over and nail three builders staples to hold it together.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
Using an electric drill with a small bit, drill the last slot on the clamp into a round big enough for your nail to go through.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
 The hose clamps were $7.50 each (sourced from Bunnings  Hardware).
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Measure and mark on the wood where the top of the clamps will sit.
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Nail into position.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
 The short mason jars were from Briscoes,
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 and had 40% off this price.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
Attach wood to wall and then add your jars.
DIY Pallet upcycle projects
These jars are fab storage for makeup brushes,
But you could use the jar organiser idea anywhere in the home decor, to hold all sorts of things. 
One idea is vases or fresh flowers, or hydroponic pot plants.
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