DIY: How to Make A Paper Mache Lamp My friend Anna and I like to get crafty together, so when she needed a new pendant lamp for her home office/guest room, we put our heads together. I’d been wanting to make a paper mache lamp for a while, ever since the Paper Mache Table DIY, so we decided to go for it. This is a totally rewarding project that requires no special DIY skills, and is definitely a fun one to do with a friend. Let me show you how to make a paper mache lamp… How to Make A Lamp from a Balloon and Paper Mache First you’ll need to gather supplies: -A balloon the size you’d like your final lamp to be, blown up (no helium). . -Newspaper -Wallpaper paste or lots of white glue: Rust-Oleum 2874 1-Quart Suregrip Universal Border Adhesive -A bucket to get all messy, and something to mix with that you don’t mind ruining (like a paint mixing stick) -Then to finish the lamp, a pendant and cord set (we used this one from West Elm) and a conversion kit (to hardwire it from the ceiling). Next, hang your balloon. Keep going…
A Mini Preview from Real Living April Issue The April issue of Real Living popped into my radar last night and of course I am in love yet once again! Every little bit of this magazine is oozing with eye candy from real homes to cool little DIY ideas. Love these headboard DIY's to start off. Above: A wooden frame with drilled holes and a bit of fluro (bungee?) Below - another clever headboard idea using pegboard (they used three pieces - slightly wider than the width of the bed to provide added impact). And some cool finds below from that crazy Favourite Things Pendant (fill it with your favourite treasures) to the Roadie wardrobe from Soundslike Home. Pssst!
Neon Wedding Inspiration Something about neon just makes me SO happy — the bright colors never fail to add an extra oomph to my day. Event planner extraordinaire Camden Chitwood of Emerson Events tempered the bright colors with neutral shades, with the help of photographer Amanda Watson on hand to to do each of the handcrafted details justice. All lovely rentals were from Paper Lion and petal tablecloth from Marianne’s Rentals, and delish cake by Madison’s on Main. View all images from this shoot in the gallery Shoot Location: Oklahoma City, OK / Concept, Event and Floral Design: Camden Chitwood of Emerson Events / Wedding Photographer: Amanda Watson / DIY Projects: Camden Chitwood of Emerson Events and Amanda Watson / China, Cake Servers, and Cake Table: Paper Lion / Tablecloth: Marianne’s Rentals / Wedding Cake: Madison’s on Main / Wedding Dress: Sarah Seven / Shoes and Clutch: Ann Taylor / Hair: Brooklyn Harsha of Van Cleef Salon / Makeup: Kati Monier of Duncan Brothers Salon / Model: Amber Dubuc
Bottle Lamp DIY When I saw this bottle lamp from Maison Martin Margiela, I thought: I can do this! So I grabbed that empty bottle of wine and bought a cheap lampshade to match it. This is how it turned out: I think it looks pretty good considering it only cost me about 4 euros to make! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. All done! Why don't you...make pop stick tables? words Tamara Maynesphotography Craig Wall Turn simple craft sticks into cool functional furniture with this project by Tamara Maynes. What you need PencilRuler 16mm-thick MDF Blu-TackWooden craft sticks x 700 (packs sold in craft stores) Clear-drying wood glue Spray-on undercoat Black and white spray paint Step-by-step Using pencil and ruler, draw two octagons – one for the base (26.2cm dia.), one for the top (36cm dia.) – onto MDF. The table is built and painted in sections before being joined together. For second layer, place one stick on every alternate edge and fix at corners with glue. Repeat this process for next three sections (from the base up, finished sections should measure 11cm, 10cm, 8cm and 11cm). Undercoat then spray paint craft-stick sections, base and top. Like this? * How to paint a child's table with chalkboard paint
Fai da te una collana color block Do it yourselfCon l'arrivo della bella stagione arriva anche la voglia di colore, e non c'è modo più semplice di assecondarla, indossando un accessorio colorato. I trend di stagione ci propongono gioielli di dimensioni importanti e, se siete timorose di indossarli, sappiate che ci sono almeno tre buoni motivi per scegliere un bijoux decisamente vistoso: valorizzerà anche l'abito più semplice, attirerà l'attenzione di tutti e vi fornirà un ottimo spunto di conversazione. Ricordate inoltre che se il focus è su dimensioni e colore, il vostro collier non dovrà per forza essere costoso per essere notato. Do it yourselfAvrete bisogno di 80 cm di nastro per collana, 4 metri di nastro di raso blu e 4 metri di nastro di raso verde larghi 1,5 cm per la decorazione centrale Do it yourselfTrovate la metà dei nastri e annodateli insieme Do it yourselfAprite i nastri a croce Do it yourselfSovrapponete i nastri verdi l'uno sull'altro...
braided scarf A little while ago my sister told me about these braided scarves and I decided I had to make one. They were actually pretty easy to make and I think they are so cute. To make:first. Get 70 inches of jersey knit fabric. second. This is what the non braided scarf looks like when done. third. fourth. sixth. seventh. D.I.Y. Stiched Chevron Necklace Do you love the look of hand stitched accessories? Me too! This D.I.Y. is absolutely adorable and so much fun to stitch up while watching a movie at home with hot tea and popcorn. Enjoy... Supplies Needed: white cotton fabric, an embroidery hoop, a pen, gold leather or faux leather, embroidery thread, needles, a chain, jump rings and a pair of jewelry pliers 1. This D.I.Y. was brought to you by A Beautiful Mess reader Julie Camaille.
wednes-diy UPDATE: This post originally ran on March 23 2011, but with summer winding down we wanted to bring it back up for some late summer inspiration! a fellow fp girl sent this to me a couple weeks back and i’ve been thinking about it ever since! i can think of a million reasons why these would be awesome… as apartment décor, as outdoor party décor, and – wouldn’t they be the best thing EVER for camping in general or at a festival? just let them sit in the sun all day, and they’ll last all night! you can buy a sun jar here, but you can make your own for much cheaper! what you need: a mason jar with a clear glass lid like this one from ikea, a solar garden light like the ones pictured above, which i found here, adhesive and glass frosting spray. start by spraying the inside of the jar with the frosting spray – this will help diffuse the light and give it a warm glow. don’t spray the lid though! last image. Be sure to check out our new DIY Projects category for more DIY Inspiration!
Perfect Summer Bangle Here's a fun tutorial on how to make a message bangle that's one-of-a-kind, done in the sun, waterproof and weatherproof. Even after several trips to the beach, it won't fade or wash off! Essentially, it's the Perfect Summer Bangle. Used in this tutorial: Inkodye Red Prepare. Transcribe. Perfect. Pour. Brush. Wipe. Wrap. Tape. Expose. Develop. Cut. Reveal. Wash. Enjoy. For Makers in Small Spaces: Build a Rolling Pegboard Tool Cart Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey. When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse Encourage birds to stay awhile with an adorable vintage birdhouse.
Make a Colorful DIY Rolling Clothes Rack for Cheap! » Curbly | DIY Design Community « Keywords: DIY, Inspiration, how to, tutorial Great for small spaces, big entryways, studios, or even guest rooms, this rolling coat rack is the perfect pop of color for any space. Also? It's totally DIYable and costs less than dinner and a movie! Heather Peterson, known around the interwebs as hrrrthrrr, created this cheerful little coat rack from common hardware store items and has a slew of great ideas for how to use it: for laundry, to plan outfits, to keep sewing projects organized, and, of course, as a coat rack. paint and a paint brush OR spray paintpiece of wood (Heather's is a little over 1” thick and 30” x 17.5)(2) long pipes (60" long, 1/2" diameter)(1) short pipe (25" long, 1/2" diameter)(2) 1/2" elbow pipes/attachments(2) 1/2" floor flanges(4) 2" rubber wheels with swivel plate casters(24) 1" screwsscrewdriver After you've hit up your local hardware store, head over to hrrrthrrr to see how all the pieces fit together! P.S. Tagged : Inspiration, how to, tutorial, storage, hardware, clothes, rack, DIY