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Upcycled Doily Lamp « I’ve been collecting vintage crochet doilies for several months, with plans to make this pendant lamp. Finally, now that the holidays are over and things have slowed down a bit, I took the time to make my first prototype. There are a few things I need to work out, but overall I am very pleased with how it turned out. The shadows that it creates on the ceiling and walls are just gorgeous. If all goes well, I’ll add it to my home line. Please email me if you’d like to be notified when it is available.
Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers - StumbleUpon Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.
Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands I was walking through Target a few weeks ago and noticed this little knit fabric headband that was not just braided together…….but woven. I decided they were charging way too much for something that could be made with t-shirt scraps. And that means free. So there you have it. Melted Crayon Art Perhaps I should begin this post by introducing you to my mom, also known as Her Ladyship Craftiness…er, Her Royal Craftiness? I’m still working on the title. Regardless, she’s the coolest, most creative and talented woman I know. Wedding Mason Jar Lanterns I spent today with my Mom, sister Brooke, and Marcie, my sister-in-law and and Jen, sister-in-law-to-be. Can I just say I love those women. We were busy with plans and decorations for the upcoming wedding of Josh (my brother) and Jen. I am so excited about the creative “Make it Do” ideas we have for the wedding… it’s going to be beautiful. The reception will be outdoors on a patio of a local restaurant.
Home Decor: Painting an Old Dresser (from the thrift store) First of all, did you see the winner of the Silhouette CAMEO here? Also, have you entered the Hellmann’s/BlogHer giveaway here? An easy $100 to spend on anything you’d like over at cooking.com. Fantastic! Part 13 – Hemp Ball Accents I finally added something to that wire basket on our entertainment center. It was shouting at me to fill her up. So I did. With some hemp ball accents. Nice and tightly wound with hemp cording. All snug in one place.
Tattoo Sketches by Tati Ferrigno Sketch Amazing Tattoo Sketches by Tati Ferrigno. Tati is an amazing illustrator from Bauru-SP, Brazil. Her works capture the fantastical look and feel of animated worlds while also exploring slightly more mature subject matter. Piece O' Cake Blog - Very cool curtain idea... Bliss Home in Knoxville was a shop on the walk between the Knoxville Convention Center (where the show was) and my hotel. This curtain/screen called out to me as I walked by. Each "string" is made from colorful hand-cut rectangles that were sewn together with heavy black thread.