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Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.

Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers

http://ruffledblog.com/diy-string-wedding-chandelier/

down and dirty screenprinting for under 10$

As a seasoned printer, friends and acquaintances consistently ask me if i can print shirts, cards, etc. for them. http://www.instructables.com/id/down-and-dirty-screenprinting-for-under-10/
DIY

http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-gift-bags-from-newspaper.html When I bought something at a store recently, the clerk handed me my purchase in a bag made from a newspaper.

How to make gift bags from newspaper | How About Orange - StumbleUpon

http://birdsbeforethestorm.net/2008/09/how-to-crotchet-with-reused-plastic-bags/

How to crochet with reused plastic bags » Birds Before The Storm

Today I had the pleasure of meeting a friend of mine’s mothers. One of them pulled out a bag she was crocheting, and told us with pride that she had made it from reused plastic bags… in this case, newspaper bags (at the top) and grocery bags (forming the bottom).
The Japanese kusudama is a paper ball made out of multiple identical origami shapes glued together. http://foldingtrees.com/2008/11/kusudama-tutorial-part-1/

Kusudama Tutorial part 1

inspired ideas

Petit Lanterns A project from inspiredfriend Constance Muller This swag of paper lanterns is a easy project and a quick one to complete too. http://inspiredideasmag.blogspot.com/2008/11/petit-lanterns-project-from.html
How romantic.

T Shirt Shrug

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/tshirt_shrug
Build this Hula Hoop Rug and other fun t-shirt crafts. Take your weaving to the next level by making miniature baskets. Click the photo to view the craft.

Print Hula Hoop Rug Page | Crafts | FamilyFun - StumbleUpon

http://spoonful.com/crafts/hula-hoop-rug
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/sweater-boots Before we sew our cuff together, we’re going to add a bit of embroidery!

Sweater Boots!!

Recycled Newspaper Creatures

Nick Georgiou’s paper creatures take recycling and public art to a whole new level of creativity!