Industrial Wire and Bulb Chandelier

August 22, 2011 By 2 Comments

Emily was thrilled to find a tutorial for a PB look-alike chandelier at Instructables after she’d been eyeing the original for quite some time. The look was achieved using ten Ikea Hemma lights which have a fifteen foot cord each. I really like the industrial feel of the bare wires and bulbs. This chandelier is [...Read More]

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Red and Silver Ornament Christmas Garland

July 26, 2011 By 1 Comment

Here’s another Christmas in July project to bring a little winter respite after a scorching hot summer day! Susan from Between Naps on the Porch created some gorgeous ornament bedazzled garland to wrap around the columns outside her house. She started with pre-lit outdoor garland and attached plastic ornaments with green-coated wire. If you don’t [...Read More]

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Alphabet Christmas Tree Bulbs

July 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Laura from Laurmela’s House saw a tutorial for Ballard-inspired alphabet ornaments and decided they would make great gifts for her friends. She made one bulb for each couple using the initial for their last name. I love the little Scrabble-like tile she attached to the top with twine. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could make [...Read More]

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