Hello everybody. Thank you all soo very much for linking up with us last week. Today we're having SHARE IT 20 and I'm so glad that you could make it here. I am wishing you all a wonderful weekend, and feel honored, that despite the wonderful sunshine weather, you are...
How to Etch Lampwork Beads
A jewelry-making technique today: how to etch lampwork beads. Glass beads are amongst the world’s most ancient forms of art, and the great Italian designers of Pandora, Chamilia, Troll and Biagi has really made them popular. (I am not really talking about the...
Designer Lamps from Recycled Drinking Straws
How novel. Recycle 3000 clear drinking straws, and you can make this wonderful lamp. According to designer Tim Fishlock, it takes 7 days to complete. Like it? Make your own? The Howto 1. Tim does not give us a clue as to how it’s made other than sharing...
How to make a French Country Lamp – 2 projects
I spotted this romantic French country kitchen lighting and just have to share it. Project supplies Vintage funnel Bit of wire-covered fabric (this is silk, but cotton, linen or even burlap would work) 3 sting ties plain light bulk on a cord. I'm not even going to...
Unique Lamps in Paris
Crochet Lamps Easy DIY project… One-of-a-Kind Artist Chandelier made from wire, features and found elements (click on the images to see close-ups) Challenging DIY project Antique Chandeliers Too late to make yourself… Antique is antique. Vintage...
Rustic Rattan French Country Lamps
Paris features the most grandiose chandeliers as well as rustic furnishings, like these. French Lamps from Rattan and Clay. These unique lamps were found at the flee market in Paris. … And all kinds of Lamps in between! ...
DIY Scrappy Lampshades
So cute, I wish I would have thought of that. Lindsey of the Pleaded Poppy made this 100% recycled lampshade that is just glorious to look at. This lampshade will befit any room, depending upon fabrics chosen/remnants found in your stash. All you’ll need is scrap...
Recycled Bottles, Designer Lamps
Inspirational post, showcasing different styles of designer lamps made eco green from recycled soda bottles.
Never knew being green could look so good.
Designer Cascading Flower Lamps & Screens w/ recycled plastic bottles
Want to be inspired to do some eco-design? Have a look at these designer recycled plastic bottle lamps and screens. I just came across this British artist, Michelle Brands. She turned plastic water and soda bottles into light catching flow, akin to a fabric,...
Design Trend: Recycled Wool Sweater Lamp
Knitting is not only 'IN', its' ON. It's as hip as ever, and it's IN our house. I've already shown you it's ON the wall and ON the floor. Here are some easy craft ideas on how to get your knitted goods ON the lamp, ON the vase, ON the pillow, ON a bowl and On your...
How to Make Lampwork Beads – Video
This craft video shows how to make lampwork beads, i.e. those popular jewelry beads you see everywhere. It shows, in particular, the making of a glass disc bead. It demonstrates how start with a base, shape the bead, add metal, add raised dots and more. I consider...
Makes these inspirational teen girls bedroom ideas work for you
The girl. Just turned 13. The birthday party is already a lingering memory. It's now high time for an upgrade of the small child bedroom, transforming it into a darling teen girls abode. What was easy about the child bedroom: you got to decide most of it, is no longer...
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