For the next month, I will only be doing projects in which I have all the supplies for. I plan on depleting my stash of fabric, spray paint, drop cloths, lamps, and acrylic paint. I plan on finishing painting rooms that I have been putting off and using trash to make some treasures (hopefully). I am giving myself a $10 allowance because that is what I have in gift cards.
I'm sure you didn't need to know all of that, but I wanted to challenge you to not go spend money on supplies for projects if you don't have it to spend. Seems like a Duh, but for me sometimes it's hard to distinguish between a need and a want. Use what you have to create a similar project instead.
My first project came from the trash and my back yard (don't click away just yet!) I saw these beautiful little vases on pinterest made out of lightbulbs.
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I found a great tutorial on how to hollow out a lightbulb here. Once I hollowed it out I used gorilla glue to glue a round washer on the bottom so it would have a flat surface.
I went outside and found an acorn that was still stuck to it's stick and painted it silver (I promise I'll stop painting acorns soon :)
I went outside and found an acorn that was still stuck to it's stick and painted it silver (I promise I'll stop painting acorns soon :)
Just for fun, I focused my camera on the reflection in the bulb rather than on the bulb itself. You can see my neighbors house perfectly upside down if you look carefully :o)
It's a fun little versatile piece that will change with the seasons. I have some super fun ideas for these babies at christmas time!
Love ya!
Katie
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Nu-uh...that's so cute I want to reach through the computer into yo' howse and pull it back through the DSL and put it on my desk... Or I could just go get a light bulb and try it, I guess...
ReplyDeleteSo funny! I found that picture on Pinterest the other day and told my husband I was going to make them. He laughed and told me I was cute.. I don't think he took me seriously though lol.
ReplyDeleteI love your version! I'm excited to see your Christmas version too...
That is so cute, and I love that you are only using stuff that you have on hand at home! I need to do that myself...I have more supplies than I know what to so with, but never exactly what I need when I start a project so I always end up buying more..drives my husband crazy! lol
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are great also! My husband has a really nice Nikon that he still has yet to teach me to use, so my blog pics are never as nice as I would like...So you could always blog about some photography tips,it wouldn't cost you anything, and I(and I'm sure some of your other readers)could really use them! :0)
Cute idea! I like that you can set it down on a surface.
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes this is cute! I would have NEVER thought of this! Nice job :) Thx for being my 100th FB liker :) I liked ya back!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and your pictures are wonderful! Thanks for sharing such a simple idea! Found you at TT&J.
ReplyDeleteWay too cute. Acorns just say fall to me.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of that. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI've seen that original pin all over Pinterest; I really like your take on it! Would you share it here? And I like your idea of crafting with things you already have for a month...I should try that too!
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I just love the beauty and simplicity of this! I wanted to let you know I featured this on Saw it {Loved it} Sunday over at my blog!
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Emily
I love this - in fact, I love YOUR version better than some of the store bought versions I have seen. So much so that I'm pinning this so I can remember to try it myself!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the inspiration (for the little light bulb vase, AND to be creative with the things I have on hand - yup, sometimes others need reminding of this too ;))
Take care,
Christina
designingbynumbers.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness, that is such a great idea. And your photos are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKaty @ redBuddy notes
That is such a great idea. They look so cute! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteso simple and elegant. Love it. I would love for you to stop by and link up your project to More the Merrier Monday. It lasts through Wednesday so you have plenty of time to link up.
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Love your take on the recycled lightbulbs-- I have a pile of them at home that are looking for a project.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! I might just have to try this out!
ReplyDeleteNew follower...if you get a chance I would love for you to stop by sometime!
creativecarmella.blogspot.com
I absolutely love this! It's so beautiful, yet so simple!
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to link up to the very first Fresh Friday Link Party!
http://www.releasemecreations.com/2011/10/fresh-fridays-link-party.html
:)
Maureen
What an inspiring idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat upcycled project, plus beautiful presentation & photos!
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