Bedroom – TipJunkie Decorating. A Modern Take on the Doily - $850 Lamp for less than $50. A Modern Take on the Doily $850 Lamp for less than $50? Yes Please! Hello Pretty people! We are so excited to share a project we did this past weekend. A few months ago, I came across a ceiling lamp, I absolutely loved. It was $850, and I just couldn’t justify the spend, being it was simply made of doilies. I can’t claim the quality of the lamp we DIYed is the same of the more expensive one, but I can say, we are pretty darn happy with the results! If you want to make your own doily pendant, keep reading fellow DIYers, it’s a rewarding and messy project! To get started, you are going to need a few things to make this project successful.
Corn starchballoon (we used a 40” blown up until completely round, as pictured)upholstery thread (but any thread will do)twinedrop clothschool gluecheap paintbrushpetroleum jellylamp kit24+ doiliesstiff stuff We sewed the doilies around the balloon with the upholstery thread, very carefully. Make sure to create a space to place your bulb socket. Like this: 263773823_4b4896c07184.jpg (JPEG Image, 463×640 pixels) - Scaled (90%) Today's Fabulous Finds: DIY Crate--from Paint Sticks (Tutorial) Are you ready for another paint stick project? Hope so! This one came about out of desperation. You see, I saw this really great decorative wood box at a craft store that I really really loved and I was desperate to have it! :) Unfortunately I didn't love the price tag...$30!
Ouch! I looked around for something else that would fit my narrow shelf, but just couldn't find anything that was the right size. Prep for Assembly What you'll need 4 paint sticks--5 gallon size (you can buy them at Wal-mart or The Home Depot) 1- pine board that is 3/8" deep by 4" wide by 36" long (buy it pre-cut at Lowes, the price is around $3) Wood glue Jute or Rope Drill Staple Gun (optional) Handsaw and miter box (or an electric saw if you have one) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Assembly 1. 2. 3. The Handles I think the pictures pretty much show how to make the handles. Tip: If you're painting or staining the crate it would be best to add the handles very last.
Finishing I stained it with a dark walnut stain. Pillar candles apples or Est. Painted Wood Wall Art | Via Salvage Love. Photo: Claire Ferrante of Little Dog Vintage Materials: -2 pieces of MDF 30 inches x 24 inches and 1 centimeter thick which equals one piece that is 60 x 24. I bought two pieces because I assumed when I attached the wood strips, they would end up being heavy and it would be easier (and safer) to hang them next to each other as two separate pieces -approximately 100 pieces of wood various sizes and depths -7 paint colors. -bag of sponge paint brushes -sand paper -Liquid Nails (this stuff is pretty amazing) -table saw. Time: This is definitely a time consuming project. Cost: paint- 7 / 7.25ML cans of paint -$24 2 pieces of MDF- $24 sponge brushes- $5 Liquid Nails- $3 sand paper- already had some wood strips – free!
Total Cost: $56 for materials (I was lucky to not have to pay for wood. With the help of my wonderful father and his table saw, we got to cutting the strips of wood. Today's Fabulous Finds: How to Make a Decorative Paned Window. In my last post I told you about how I came up with the idea of framing a shelf and showed you the frame and shelf before and afters. It felt like it was still missing something though...what I thought it needed was a paned window.
Just thinking about it made me so excited I couldn't wait to get started! I sketched out a plan of how I thought I could make one, got out my paint sticks and got to work. My four year old helped me make it. He measured, marked, and held the other end of the hand saw as we cut. It was a lot of fun to make it with him, he was so pleased that he was able to do so much and really learned a lot. 2-(five gallon size) paint sticksnarrow trim (I'm trying to remember what it's called, it measures @3/4" wide, is flat on the top with rounded edges)saw and miter box wood glue (can use hot glue, but it won't be as strong)sandpaperglass-from a picture frame (try the dollar store) or have it cut for youpaintcaulk or wood fillerstain or distress ink Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. How to Create Hanging Jar Storage {organize. Superman’s Telephone Booth {How to Paint a Door. How to Convert a Dresser into a Kitchen Island {trash to treasure.
Pictures - 47 most fabulous shabby chic interiors - San Diego interior decorating. Refined Vintage Furniture Items Made Out of Old Trunks. Furniture can be born in a variety of ways, some more crazy and unusual than others. For today we would like to share this creative collection found on Restoration Hardware, a company that has quite a few interesting items on display. Richard’s Trunks represents a series of furniture items made up of old trunks. “A vintage English steamer trunk, once belonging to a traveler named Tom Richards, inspired our exactingly reproduced trunks, tables, desks and bookcase”- stated the manufacturer. The collection looks amazing and each of the units comes with integrated storage space.
Whether you place them in your traditional living room, or your sober office, they will undoubtedly bring a touch of style, one that will not be difficult to assess. There are many ideas to choose from, just have a look at the gallery below and tell us if you see anything you like. Loft-at-Mills-Mill-17-1-Kind-Design.jpg (JPEG Image, 600×399 pixels) Designs | Shipping Container Homes. Kitchen inspiration. I thought those of you looking for a little kitchen inspiration might enjoy the following kitchens from the folks at Dovetail~Workers in Wood. They are based in Hampshire, UK, and obviously take pride in their work and create dream kitchens for each one of their clients. I love the details they've included in some of their kitchens - from a compost drawer to a little niche for trays. Check those out after the jump. First up, some kitchens that caught my eye. DIY: Furniture Makeovers.
I'm obsessed with making-over old, worn out furniture. It's amazing how almost any old piece can be totally transformed with new paint, hardware and a little imagination! Here are three examples from Ladies Home Journal...click here to read the entire article. Out-dated side table with stone top transformed into a bright and cheerful accent piece! *First they removed the hardware and stone top, sanded the table all over, and applied a coat of primer. *Then they gave it two coats of semigloss latex paint in a lively citrus hue. *For a pull, they threaded a length of cord through the existing hardware holes, knotted the cord on the inside and trimmed the ends.
*They cut a length of seagrass wallpaper to fit the inset and topped it with a pane of 1/4-inch glass. Old dresser transformed into a chic sideboard with plenty of storage! *To dress up the doors, they picked out a pair of modern nickel pulls. *Click here to read the details on how they transformed the inside... Outdoor style. Decorate. 21 ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture.
10 Incredibly Cool Shelves. Jaguar Shelf This is a real Jaguar that's been gutted of its heavier parts and hung on a wall to serve as a shelf. Why? No clue. I guess that's what rich people do. (Source | Via) Fold-out Shelf Can't decide whether to put up a mural or a shelf on a wall? Created by Chicago-based designer Mark Kinsley, Fold Out consists of a mural painting sectioned off into multiple panels. Bakery Shelf The lovely wood and shifting forms of this bakery effectively imitate the color and shape of bread. Branch Shelf This branch shelf is made of solid wood. Imeüble Imeüble is a beautiful wall storage shelf-thingy by Bjørn Jørund Blikstad, a newly-educated furniture designer with a Master's degree in 2009 from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Pipe Shelf Germans have always been known for their love of functionality, efficiency and quality. Brace Shelf The Brace Case is designed by Ward Huting, and is a shelving unit that uses taut cables to house books, magazines and other flat objects at various angles.