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Tag Archives: multi colored
Woven Planter Update
Hola Everyone! A couple of months ago I posted a Woven Bead Planter that I had made using plastic fuse beads. What you might not know is that after I made that first planter and posted it here, I got … Continue reading
Woven Bead Planter
As promised, I’m back with a fun new project! However, it’s not actually the project I mentioned in my last post, though it is a fun, colorful, new Pinterest project that I made in the last two weeks, and it does … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, multi colored, pinterest, planter, repurposed, succulent, tutorial
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Project 19 Update – New Lights!
So I know I’ve been a bit MIA this week. I could pretend I’ve been super busy working on my cabinet, but honestly I’ve spent a lot of time sitting in my favorite chair, staring at my cabinet, feeling daunted. … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, black and white, eco-friendly, Etsy, europe, france, lighting, multi colored, pendant light, phone book, repurposed, road map, table lamp, Update
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Project 22 Week 24 – Cocktail Umbrella Pendant Lantern
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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Tagged 30x30x3, cocktail umbrellas, DIY, lighting, multi colored, paper, paper lantern, pendant light
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Project 17 Week 21 – Inspirational Crane Mobile
Today is my birthday, hurray! I had a really awesome birthday themed project planned, but I’ve been struggling to find the supplies I need at a cheap price, so unfortunately it isn’t ready in time. My goal is to be … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, birthday, inspiration, lifestyle change, mobile, multi colored, newspaper, paper cranes, recycled, weight watchers
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Project 13 Week 17 – Paint Chip Art
And so continues my exploration into paint chips, and what can be done with them! This time I focused on Benjamin Moore paint chips, which are harder to make into things, since they are long and skinny. So I decided … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, benjamin moore, multi colored, paint chips, recycled, repurposed, reuse, wall art
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Project 12 Week 17 – Paint Chip Business Card Holder
Question, who out there loves paint chips? I do, I do! (Jumping up and down in my seat, waving my hand in the air.) They are only the awesomest thing out there in the world (and yes, ‘awesomest’ is totally … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, behr paint, business card holder, eco-friendly, home depot, multi colored, paint chips, repurposed, reuse
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Project 10 Week 16 – Multi Colored Drinking Straw Sconce
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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Tagged 30x30x3, cfl light bulbs, DIY, drinking straws, eco-friendly, Etsy, lighting, multi colored, repurposed, wall sconce
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