Tag Archives: DIY

Mod Laser Cut Shape Drum Shade

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

I’m a self-professed pack rat.  And usually it means that my life is filled with a bit more clutter than necessary.  (Did I say a bit? I meant a LOT…)  But, every now and then it pays off and of … Continue reading →

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Faceted Pendant Lights – The Large Sphere

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Inspiration really can come from anywhere.  Sometimes I will see an odd product at a hardware store and just know, that could be a light.  Sometimes I see a fully formed light idea and just know I have to try … Continue reading →

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Project 22 Week 24 – Cocktail Umbrella Pendant Lantern

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

I have to say, I’ve been thinking about making this light for ages!  I love the concept, which is so simple and yet so much fun.  Oh, and if you hadn’t guessed by now, I’m kind of a sucker for … Continue reading →

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Project 16 Week 20 – Newspaper Basket

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

As soon as I spotted this project on the Nifty Thrifty Things blog I knew I had to try it.  I dreamt of making big baskets for fabric, small baskets for my jewelry, and on and on. And then I … Continue reading →

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Project 14 Week 18 – Cork Covered Pencil Cups

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

Who doesn’t love a good old recycled tin can?  Even if you eat only the most lovingly home cooked food, there’s always something that comes in a can.  I’ve been turning them into pencil cups since I was 12, but … Continue reading →

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Project 10 Week 16 – Multi Colored Drinking Straw Sconce

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

I’m always one to give credit where credit is due, so right away I’m saying that this week’s awesome project came 100% from from Mark Montano’s fabulous book “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts”.  (Or you can find this specific project … Continue reading →

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Project 2 Week 2 – Embroidery Hoop Cork Board

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

So this week’s project is inspired by a post on Sweet Jessie’s blog.  She cut a piece of thick cork into a circle, and covered it in fabric using an embroidery hoop. Once again, I saw a project that I could … Continue reading →

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