Can Lights
A four dollar lamp from GW and a pineapple juice can make a simple custom lamp. Cut off the original shade with tin snip (or now that I know what I am doing, I could say dismantle the wiring and remove original shade). Using the original shade as a template, drill all appropriate holes in your can. Use a Dremel or other tool to sand off all burrs left from the can opener and drilling (you don't want the can snagging or cutting people). Spray paint the inside of the can silver (this helps hide the seam a bit and any drill marks) and spray paint the outside with hammered copper). Reassemble your lamp (I had a friend who knows wiring help me do this, if you know how to wire a lamp do it yourself or you can do like I've done in the past and bring it to a hardware store or handyman that does small repairs). Now you have your own can light!! I think she is just perfect for the kitchen - she provides great task lighting. I made her for the Fireflies and Jellybeans Iron Crafter Challenge.
Janus
by Micha F. Lindemans Janus is the Roman god of gates and doors (ianua), beginnings and endings, and hence represented with a double-faced head, each looking in opposite directions. He was worshipped at the beginning of the harvest time, planting, marriage, birth, and other types of beginnings, especially the beginnings of important events in a person's life. One tradition states that he came from Thessaly and that he was welcomed by Camese in Latium, where they shared a kingdom. His most famous sanctuary was a portal on the Forum Romanum through which the Roman legionaries went to war. Janus was represented with two faces, originally one face was bearded while the other was not (probably a symbol of the sun and the moon).
The Queen of Creative Reuse
The Trashy Wench thinks that unloved CDs and DVDs have great potential. Trashy did a recent blog devoted to all sort of things one could do with a used compact disc, but recently came up with one more use. The Queen calls it Disc Art,. It can look quite royal and elegant, Victorian if you wish, or Art Deco, or whatever your heart desires. Dear Reader. The Wench takes the unloved disc and paints both sides of it with acrylic paint, preferably in a dark color. Trashy then takes something sharp to etch out a design with. Trashy likes to wing it with her designs; she just start scratching away and lets the design work itself out as it goes along. When done, gently brush off the paint curls from your endeavors, You can choose to use the piece as is, or apply a protective coat of clear gloss sealer, if you wish, Dear Reader.
Whirl-it lampshade - Whirl-it lampshade - free DIY tutorial
We really needed a new lamp, and we´ve planned to make one for months. This week we finally got around to it. It takes a bit of different materials, but it´s really easy when you´ve started. We planned to make the lamp using the yarn Garnstudio Ice, but it ran out really quickly, and we had to improvise by using a thinner yarn to complete it. What we used One big, round balloon. How we did itGather all the materials.Put the yarn into the glue and mix properly. Fill the balloon to a desireable size. Hang it and start whirling. Whirl pretty tightly.
Still Looking For Paradise? Maldives - justpaste.it
Double chain of twenty-six atolls… The Republic of Maldives, or simply the Maldives, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometers, making this one of the most disparate countries in the world. The atolls are composed of live coral reefs and sand bars, situated atop a submarine ridge 960 kilometers long that rises abruptly from the depths of the Indian Ocean and runs from north to south. Crystal clear waters, beautiful white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and fabulous dive sites – that’s why the Maldives, is known for being one of the best tropical holiday destinations in the world. ...and no need to climb ;) With an average ground level of 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) above sea level, it is the lowest country on the planet. Summer never ends ... Crystal clear waters and azure blue lagoons... Resorts in the Maldives
Cool and hipster handmade movement
Mar If you have ever wanted to try watercolor techniques then this is the lesson for you. This abstract design is uncomplicated yet beautiful to the eye. Full tutorial can be found here.… Board games are a favorite family past time. These free printable labels are perfect for adding the finishing touch to your handmade project. This “Dance In The Rain” Printable is from Everything Etsy and it is super cute. This mini Chalkboard is perfect for notes, quotes and reminders. Easter is a wonderful time of year and is filled with cheer and flowers and of course adorable little chicks and bunny rabbits. Easter Bilby Amazing Grace He has Risen… Hats off to Spring A MILLINERY EVENT WITH CUSTOM HAT-MAKER YVONNE LEWIS Saturday, April 12, 2014 2:00 – 4:30PM Craft in America Center Los Angeles, CA – The Craft in America Center is thrilled to be hosting a pop-up seasonal … This detailed Shamrock Ribbon is perfect for embellishing anything Irish. Feb This Easy DIY Neon Umbrella is the perfect Spring accent.
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Who needs Vegas baby, when you've got DIY projects like this?! I did this yesterday, and now the suspense is killn' me! Once it dries completely [soon hopefully... but I can't rush it which is also killn' me] I'll deflate the ball and find out if all my hard work was worth it [or not]. And let me tell you... it was hard work. I've done this project on a much smaller scale before, and it went great.
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DRIFTWOOD WALL HOOKS | Coastal Wood Coat Rack
From Tree to Shining Sea These driftwood hooks, from designer Kiel Mead, will bring some windswept beauty to your decor. They're made from natural driftwood, worn smooth by tumbling in the Atlantic surf and then salvaged from the coastal beaches of New York State. Because of the natural materials in the product, each piece will have unique variations in size, shape and color.
