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Paper Covered Clipboards
August Greetings! I’m sorry for my long absence, life has been very busy, but I’ve lined up a series of posts for the next few Mondays so check back over the next few weeks for some fun new projects. For today … Continue reading
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Tagged decorative, DIY, michaels store, organization, paper, redecorate, tutorial
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White Paper Flower Pendant Light
I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Personally, I caught a cold, so I spent a chunk of the weekend curled up on the couch with Basel watching movies. And since I didn’t have too much time to be creative, … Continue reading
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Tagged flower, lighting, paper, pendant light, tutorial, white vellum
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Book Pages Pencil Cups
I am so excited about today’s project, because for the first time in a while, it’s not a light! Don’t get me wrong, I love my lights, and the first idea that always pops into my head with a new … Continue reading
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Tagged cardboard, eco-friendly, office organization, old books, paper, paperback books, pencil cups, recycled, repurposed, reuse
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Faceted Pendant Lights – The Large Drum Shade
So my large faceted sphere light has been attracting a lot of attention recently, and one reader asked how much light it cast and if they could use it to light a room. It struck me that maybe this was … Continue reading
Faceted Pendant Lights – The Large Sphere
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
A New Job, A New Light and a Newly 1 Year Old Puppy!
Sunday greetings everyone, it’s a gray and rainy day here in NYC which is perfect for crafting and updating my blog! I know I’ve been MIA this past week, but life has gotten crazy busy all of a sudden!! (When … Continue reading
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Tagged Basel, connecticut, Etsy, lighting, paper, paperback books, pendant light, pick-up truck, repurposed
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Paper Starburst Pendant Light
So I had a different project that I was going to post today, an update version of my Book Pages Pendant Lantern from Project 19, but then I started working on this light idea, and I am so excited by the … Continue reading
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 18 Week 21 – Folded Book Business Card Holder
The weather over the last few days has been just gorgeous, so I’ve been spending a lot of time in the park with my puppy Basel and his best friend Buster. So this project is a nice and simple one … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, books, business card holder, cardboard, craft show display, paper, recycled, repurposed, reuse
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