DIY Concrete Lamp - Led String Light

Sparkling Crystal Lamp

Finding the right lamp is not always easy. That’s why you can easily build your dream lamp yourself – for example a crystal lamp.

2 Easy DIY Lampshade Makeovers You’ll Want to Try Now

Today we’re breathing some new life into 2 boring lampshades with these 2 easy DIY lampshade makeovers.Lampshades are a funny thing.You don’t notice them in a room, but when you take a few minutes to spruce them up, you’ll wonder why you never paid attention to them before.Even better, this is a project you can make in about 20 minutes. This is a great project for beginner sewists and a fantastic way to use up funky remnants of fabric.For this project, I’ll show you how to freshen up a classic lampshade as well as a rectangular shade.So go find your boringest lampshade and let’s fix it together.

DIY Solid Wood Lamp With a Wooden Shade

Have you ever found a piece of wood so beautiful that you wanted to make something special from it? When I found this chunk of ash, I knew that it couldn’t be used for just any old project, it needed something that would place its beauty front and center. In the end, I found the perfect project for it, a solid wood lamp! This project is simple, yet creative, and shows off the natural beauty of the wood I used.

DIY 'Bee Happy' Wreath

Create a ‘Bee Happy’ Wreath to celebrate gardening season and in honor of Earth Day.

Creating An Easy Wood Accent Wall: Using Peel & Stick Planks

This project is sponsored by Outwater, however, the thoughts & opinions are always my own. I only share products & companies I absolutely love with yall! Create a wood slat accent wall the easy way with peel & stick planks from OutwaterCreating An Easy Wood Accent Wall: Using Peel & Stick PlanksWhat’s better than a gorgeous accent wall to completely transform a space?! An accent wall that’s done the easy way!If you have been following along with this little blog for any time at all you know I am no stranger to an accent wall. I completed one in the laundry room & most recently in the master bathroom transformation.This was by far the easiest one I have ever done!For this room makeover we are creating a sweet little office space.

My Precious

My friend (and if you read any of my other posts you know exactly 'which friend' I'm talking about) had a dresser in her bedroom. I wanted it. Like bad.She had tried to find me one like it, but I ended up with 'Gerard' (Garage Garbage finds new life) instead. While Gerard turned out wonderful, he still was not a good fit for what I needed in my bathroom. Too dark (and handsome LOL), too short , too wide and not near enough storage... sigh.Several weeks later she happens to find another dresser that matches the rest of her bedroom suite... aaaannnndddd I got the other dresser that I really wanted! Got in my truck and chanted 'mine, mine ALL mine!' just about all the way there! I really felt the need to call her 'My Precious' as I was about as obsessed as Gollum was with his ring!Hmmm I adore making over furniture, I may have a problem ...LOL

DIY LED Light Costume

In this Hometalk Post, I show you how to make a DIY LED Light Costume. This costume was an easy DIY project and my son received many compliments. Keep reading to find out how to make this DIY LED light costume for any occasion.

Solar Lamp DIY - Light Your Outdoor Living Space

Solar Lamp DIY - Add style and ambiance to your outdoor living with this easy DIY project. Light up your evenings on the patio. I have been wanting to make a solar lamp for our backyard patio area for a long time. So, I kept an eye out for the perfect base to accomplish my goal. Luke and I stumbled upon a tall candlestick with a concrete base that we thought would work perfectly.

DIY Hand Made LED Concrete Lamp

I'm excited to share the possibilities that can come from simple hand tools. I made this lamp by hand and no power tools except a drill. I did it as a challenge. I was glad I took the challenge on, because this was a learning curve for me as well. It was a very slow and tedious process. If you have power tools and wish to make this lamp then you'll know which power tools to use. For viewers with less tools be sure to watch the video to get more info on the build. Find all the material used at the end. Overview of the lamp - 9 inch concrete base - Mahogany wood - Removable power plug - Or / Off power switch - Adjustable light head - Removable plexi-glass light cover

DIY Indoor Outdoor Concrete Lamp

Every since I made the first set of concrete lamps, I have been asked to produce another. This time it had to be easier to make, had to be larger, and with the option of placing it outdoors. After brainstorming here is the attempt of improvement. Check out the video for more details.

DIY Concrete Lamp Shade Light

Steph had an idea to create a lamp that was totally made of concrete which included the lamp shade. It was an interesting idea but I couldn't quite grasp the concept. Actually, it wasn't until the lamp was finished and I saw how it was put together that I had the "ahh ha" moment!With Steph's idea in her head, we set out to find suitable molds for the base and lamp. Target had everything we needed. We picked up a few styles of water in various sizes of bottles for the base and found two flower pots in different sizes that would be perfect in which to cast the shade. ​A trip to The Home Depot was all we needed to fill the remainder of our materials list!

Antique Gold Table Lamps

I recently purchased a chandelier for our bedroom ceiling. This has some antique gold detail on it and I decided I wanted our bedside lamps to match this. So I decided to try out Rub ‘n Buff on the brushed chrome lamp stands to give them a little transformation!

Dip Dye Decor

I'm sure by now most of you have seen at least one item in a store that appears to have been dipped in paint. I know I've been seeing dip dyed wicker baskets in several places and I just had to have one so I figured I'd try the technique with a handful of items to see how they turned out. I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome of all five items I tried this technique on!

PVC Pipe Lamp With Your Own Hands. With RGB and Bluetooth Speaker

Hello dears!I'll tell you about my homemade lighting project. It is made of PVC pipe lamp with RGB backlight and a Bluetooth speaker.In the hardware store I bought:— Air duct round PVC D100, L=1m— PVC D100 flange— E27 Socket— Switch/wire/plug— Tray for products made of expanded polystyrene (not bought. was on the farm)First of all, build the base. For this we took the flange and PVC, and tray from polystyrene. Just take the tray and squeeze the flange circle. For the cartridge for light bulbs, squeeze out a circle in the center.

Concrete & Upcycled Glass Lamps

There is another studio next door to me that is a glass blowing shop. Sometimes they will throw away their scrap colored glass, so that’s how I was able to find this stuff in the dumpster. The lighting used is an RGB LED flood light. See the link below for the product I used. Both of these are able to be operated off the same remote. To form the concrete I used a wire wheel on some pine to expose the profile in the grain. The aluminum pieces are held together by brazing, it’s a sort of aluminum welding, with a installation process more similar to soldering. The plexiglass is held on with silicone caulking. 2-part masonry epoxy is used to hold the frame to the concrete (except for the top which is attached with silicone in case of maintenance). The concrete was finished with a single coat of 2-part epoxy resin. This is a summary tutorial, so be sure to watch the build video for the full experience.

Paper Maché Lampshade

I love well-designed, beautiful, and unique products. So, when my friend sent me an image of a gorgeous lampshade and asked me if I could make one for her, I happily agreed! The lampshade was for her nursery, but it took me a few months to collect enough egg cartons, so I totally missed the deadline. Now it's hanging happily in our playroom

Fun Unique IKEA Vintage Aquarium Hack.

The other day I went with my friend to IKEA. I was only really tagging along for the ride and the promise of a free meatball lunch. Anyway when I was in the shop I spotted their Vidja floor lamp which gave me an idea.I had a lovely collection of stunning vintage fish illustrations (you can get them for free here). These fishes were so bright and colourful, I'd been looking for a fun way to display them. The floor lamp gave me the idea to illuminate them so that the fish look like they are swimming around in an aquarium.

Making a Lampshade Out of an Antique Sieve / Strainer

We are in our 3rd Lockdown and Stay at Home orders here in Ontario Canada and that doesn't bother me, but it has made me have to become more creative in my diyng especially this time around as my go to Dollarstore is only allowed to sell essentials and hardware stores etc are all curbside. So it is abit more challenging to design anything but I love a challenge! It has also given me the opportunity to go through my " junk" I have collected and put it to use. And that's exactly what I did when I came across this antique sieve/ strainer, whatever you want to call it.

DiY Cedar Cube Landscape Lights

If you've ever bought inexpensive solar landscape lights from Home Depot or Lowe's, you're probably familiar with their Achilles heel: the cheap plastic spike that sticks into the ground. By tossing the spike and the shaft in their rightful place (the garbage can), you can get on with the business of making an elegant and durable solution.

Repurposed Old Wide Mounted Mason Jars to Become Cute Hurricane Lamps

I had these crochet lace pillowcases when I was growing up that I got to match my grandmother's crochet blanket. I haven't used it in years and wanted to do something with it to honor my grandmother. So, this week, I am going to share how I took these old mason jars (from How to Create a Bathroom Wall Mason Jar Organizing Post) and turned them into DIY hurricane lamps.

Easy Thrifted Lamp Makeover

Y’all I’ve been obsessing over these earthenware lamps I’ve been seeing at Pottery Barn and Anthropologie. I shared some of them with you earlier this week on 17 Farmhouse Decor Trends. So do you know what I did? I searched for a similar shaped lamp while thrifting and here’s what happened. Here is an Easy Thrifted Lamp Makeover using a Goodwill $7.00 lamp to create a Pottery Barn knock off earthenware look. This update was achieved for a fraction of the cost of a new lamp.

Floral Wall Decal

I wanted to make my little toilet cave a nicer place to er... be in. So I started by painting at all black. It is a cave after all. Then about a year ago I added some DIY shelves with some 2x6s and corner brackets. But it was still missing something....

Easy Vintage Linen Pin Cushion

I love Vintage Linens and Pin Cushions so I came up with this wonderful Vintage Linen Pin Cushion…a perfect match.

DIY Pantry Renovation

Easy DIY Farmhouse Style Cake Pan Tiered Tray

How to Make a DIY Bee Feeder

Learn how to make a DIY bee feeder with a mason jar or upcycled mayonnaise jar. This is an easy craft, and it's great for older kids or adults. Use it to supplement your bees in the spring and fall.

Never Throw Out a Piece of Furniture Again

I had a client who was moving into her new dream home and wanted to save on the furniture budget. Since this dresser was free to her and made of solid wood, she hired me to to give it a face lift and make it fit with her current decor.

Hide a Wi-fi Router Without Creating a Fire-hazard

Every house has some ugly plastic piece of technology that gets hot and bothered if it is hidden too far away. Deal with it by sticking it behind a ventilated screen.

Easy Upcycled Temporary DIY Pallet Fence

I’ve created some awesome projects from scrap wood, old furniture and pallets and was absolutely thrilled when the international delivery company let me keep the shipping pallets that held our belongings during their journey from Berlin to Toronto:

How to Make a DIY Fairy Light Tree With String Lights

Many of us wish we could have outdoor lights glowing year-round; sadly, knotted electric cords and high energy bills hold us back. Thankfully, technology has advanced. Today, I’d like to share how I made a DIY fairy light tree with Starbright’s solar-powered string lights that could stay on year-round. Having solar-powered lights eliminates the need for long electric cords. This project was sponsored by Starbright.This 5-foot fairy light tree is the perfect size to stand on your covered patio/porch surrounded by greenery or flowers. Making your own fairy tree is only one example of how you could use solar-powered lights. There are many other creative ways to use them from Brightology.If you want to transform your outdoor living space, get Brightology Today! ! CODE: Vik20 will get you 20% off.For more info and pictures visit my website at DIY Fairy Light Tree. You could also see my other project here.

From Broken Garden Hose to Plant Trellis to Temp Gate

I wanted to repurpose my garden hoses. I had 2 that were no longer good for using as hoses. The heavy duty one sprung a leak and the light duty one kept kinking up when I tried to use it for watering. I kept the broken hoses because there are a lot of things you can use them for to repurpose. I planned on turning them into a plant trellis using a left over wooden upright from my garage shelf renovation as the trellis frame.

Save Money With Hugelkultur!

Today I am popping on to share how I fill all of my garden boxes. It saves us money because we have less soil to buy, plus it is AMAZING for the plants! Here is my finished planter box. You may have already seen it on my previous post, where I show you how to rust metal. This particular planter box is from DIY Cartel, and I absolutely love it! If you'd like more info on how I rusted it, see my previous post. If you'd like to know more about the box itself, click here-- it is a GORGEOUS planter box, and we get so many compliments on it!

How I Used Old Holiday Cards and Windows to Create Wall Art

I have had these old windows sitting in my garage for the better part of a year that I found in the trash! When I saw them, I just new I could use them for something beautiful.

Update Your Ugly Tile With PAINT!

I’ve never liked my kitchen tile but removing and replacing would be a pretty big project. Paint makes a huge impact everywhere else so why not on my floors?? I’m no stranger to painted tile but I decided to use a new product! Will it withstand the heavy use in a kitchen??

Giving New Life to an Old Bookcase

This old dusty bookcase has migrated throughout my home and finally ended up discarded in the shed. Since I am in the process of fixing up my shed (She-shed coming soon!!! 💁🏾‍♀️) I decided to remove this bookcase. When I tell you that this bookcase has seen better days... lord have mercy... She has been through some thangs, and it is about time we dust homegirl off and give her a little makeover to get her looking fresh and clean! Do I even need to mention that this was done on a budget?! Yal already know that your girl likes to pinch those pennies until they squeal, so... yes... this project was done on a budget!🤗Here is how I gave this solid wood bookcase a refresh!

Super Easy Way to Turn a Glass Vase Into Vintage Pottery

I know, I know I'm late getting on the vase makeover train but I was looking for a specific spackling that I could never find here locally. Rather than give up completely on the idea I came up with a two step, kid friendly and cheaper way to get a pottery look.

Egg Carton Carrot

My Mom is a big portion of who am I today. She taught me soo many things but most importantly she told me how to think outside the box. I am so grateful for that. Trying to apply that all the time. I cherished my time with her and all lessons she gave me. We loved to create things together, we loved to share our ideas. We loved to turn every day items into fun seasonal decorations. Egg cartons projects were my favorite crafts! FIND THEM ALL ON MY BLOG HERE Today I like to attempt to make a carrot out of egg cartons. Have you ever made one yet? Shall we begin our fun of Spring Easter decor on the budget? I am so looking for fun tiered tray Spring decor accessory so that maybe it

Potato Stamped Wall Hanging

That’s right I said potato!! If you can carve out a design on a potato (anyone can) then you can make your own art piece!!