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How I use old bottles

Back about a year ago, I started this little hairbrained idea, and never finished it. With the restrictions of surger...

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How to make a light from an old meat dome ... Couldn't...

Clipped on Apr 20, 2013

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Swarovski Style Chandelier DIY

Clipped on Apr 18, 2013 : "illuminated centrepieces?!"

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Swarovski Style Chandelier DIY

Clipped on Apr 18, 2013

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Swarovski Style Chandelier DIY

This easy and affordable Chandelier DIY only cost $300 to assemble and really added drama to the party. All it tak...

Clipped on Apr 18, 2013

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Outrageous garden features and toolkit making! HT Meetu...

This week I had the extreme pleasure of taking part of a super cool event! This Hometalk Meetup was all about gardenin...

Clipped on Apr 12, 2013 : "A wild chandelier created from Christmas ornaments! Milner Village Garden Centre, Langely, BC Canada"

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Hula Hoop Chandelier

This is my Hula Hoop Chandelier. The arbor on the back patio was blocking the house light from above and it always...

Clipped on Apr 08, 2013 : "so cool!"

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Clothespin Chandelier #Bestof2012

Another fun addition to the laundry room remodel. We used a tomato cage and a stove top drip pan to create our v...

Clipped on Apr 01, 2013

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DIY industrial pipe lamp.

Instead of paying the high-dollar amount that the fancy store was getting for their fabulous industrial pipe lamp I fi...

Clipped on Mar 29, 2013

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Embroidery Hoop Pendant Light

This easy DIY light fixture took about 30 minutes of actual labor time! 2 large quilt hoops, a 3/4 square dowel, wood gl...

Clipped on Mar 15, 2013 : "Oh. Wow. incredible!"

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Restoration Hardware Inspired Industrial Pendant Light

Clipped on Mar 09, 2013

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Vintage Egg Basket Turned Into A Light

You can find these old egg baskets at any flea market or antique store for about $25. And they have the perfect siz...

Clipped on Mar 08, 2013

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A DIY Fabric Strip Lampshade

I ripped fabric into strips and turned an old boring lampshade into a whimsical and fun work of art! :)

Clipped on Mar 08, 2013

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An Alternative to Expensive Lampshades

I love to buy items from thrift stores and update them, but lamps are difficult because they usually don't have a shad...

Clipped on Mar 02, 2013

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Junk lights!!! OH how I adore this style! =]

Some old junk I took and turned into swag lamps! These are some of my favorite types of lamps. I'm totally obsess...

Clipped on Feb 27, 2013

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Turning a tomato cage into a chandelier

I knew we "needed" a chandelier for the pergola my dear sweet husband got me for Mother's Day but where could I find w...

Clipped on Feb 06, 2013

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Balsa Wood Lampshade

Give any shade an instant update with balsa wood! Buy super thin balsa wood, paint it different shades of brown, weave...

Clipped on Jan 31, 2013 : "such a creative lampshade... out of wood!"

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How to Make a DIY Pendant Lamp

http://www.ThriftDiving.com -- Have you always wanted to make your own pendant lamp? This is how I UPCYCLED...

Clipped on Jan 24, 2013

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Repurposed Upcycled Bicycle Rim Pendant Hangin...

I got my hands on some bicycle parts from a local shop that was discarding them. I jumped into the up"cycling" minds...

Clipped on Jan 24, 2013 : "bike wheel!"

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LED Lit Lantern Wall

This lantern wall took under an hour to assemble, costs are kept low thanks to paper lanterns and led tealights and is f...

Clipped on Jan 24, 2013 : "so fun!"

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Easy lampshade makeover with a thrift store sweater!

Since it's been on my mind to create a cozy cable knit sweater lampshade I headed to the Thrift Store and found this...

Clipped on Jan 15, 2013 : "stunning lampshade coverup!"

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DIY Schoolhouse Light

I really wanted to hang a schoolhouse light in our hallway. I even found one that I loved at Barn Light Electric, but it w...

Clipped on Jan 12, 2013 : "vintage inspired coolness!"

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Fancy Barn Door

This door doesn't look that fancy with the paper lamp. That's what I love about it. Paper lamps always add that organic l...

Clipped on Jan 10, 2013 : "paper lamp shade"

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Subtle Polka Dots!

I have a thing for polka dots so I added some to my wall using a stencil. They are tone on tone. I love it!

Clipped on Jan 02, 2013 : "lovely stencilled shade"

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How I transformed a $10 light fixture

How I transformed a $10 light fixture with spray paint and a DIY chain cover

Clipped on Dec 28, 2012

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Wind Turbine Light Fixture

Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for a vintage wind turbine fan turned into a light fixture, I made my own with su...

Clipped on Nov 07, 2012

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How to create a Mason Jar Patio Chandelier

I always lusted after the hanging ladders in Pottery Barn displays. Since I don't like to spend Pottery Barn prices o...

Clipped on Nov 07, 2012

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Junk lights!!! OH how I adore this style! =]

Some old junk I took and turned into swag lamps! These are some of my favorite types of lamps. I'm totally obsess...

Clipped on Oct 21, 2012

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Crutches into a Floor Lamp

I was challenged by one of the local TV personalities in my area to come up with something out of old crutches. How abo...

Clipped on Aug 29, 2012 : "crutches into floorlamp"

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Light up your life with a twig chandelier!

Clipped on Aug 22, 2012 : "twig chandelier"