50+ DIY Lights, Lanterns & Luminaries

50+ DIY Luminaries

This week’s 50+ brings you inspiration for DIY illumination of all kinds.  From lanterns, to string lights to interesting lamps, decorative lighting is such a powerful way to create ambiance for whatever the occasion.  I hope you enjoy these ideas, and are moved to light up your world.

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Thrifty Thursday Week 76






Welcome to Thrifty Thursday!!!

If you are new, we are thrilled to have you.  Take a look around at the awesome projects, and share your own.  If you are back, thank you for visiting again.  You are what makes this an inspiring DIY/craft project round-up!

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How it Works: No giveaways, shop or links to your main blog, please. That way we know when we come to Thrifty Thursday, we will only encounter DIY projects and not end up sifting through a bunch of other links. Entries not related, or to main blog pages/shops/giveaways will be deleted.
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*A few projects from the previous week’s linky will be spotlighted, so let them know they ROCK!
*By submitting your project to Thrifty Thursday, you are giving SBLC/Decor 2 Adore{able} the right to feature the project with a photo, brief description and link back to you for full scoop.
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*Have fun and be inspired!
*My friend Nikki knows how to throw a great party too. Be there…
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Shelf Repurposed to tv console

Katie at Creatively Living was in repurposed an $8 Goodwill shelf into this handy dandy t.v. console.  Lovely, functional and cheap… score.

Dip dyed fabric garlandAt Uncommon Designs Online, learn how to create this dip dyed fabric garland with Tulip’s easy tie dye line.  Burlap and ombre in the same project = love.

Party!

Thrifty Thursday Week 73






Welcome to Thrifty Thursday!!!

There are so many amazing projects from you all, it is hard to pick just a few to feature.  I love it!

If you are new, we are thrilled to have you.  Take a look around at the awesome projects, and share your own.  If you are back, thank you for visiting again.  You are what makes this an inspiring DIY/craft project round-up!

LINKY STUFF:

How it Works: No giveaways, shop or links to your main blog, please. That way we know when we come to Thrifty Thursday, we will only encounter DIY projects and not end up sifting through a bunch of other links. Entries not related, or to main blog pages/shops/giveaways will be deleted.
Other stuff:
*Please add a text link or my button to your post!
*A few projects from the previous week’s linky will be spotlighted, so let them know they ROCK!
*Please visit the at least the 2 blogs above you and shower them with comment love.
*Leave me a comment and let me know you were here. I love hearing from you.
*Have fun and be inspired!
*My friend Nikki knows how to throw a great party too. Be there…
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Chore printables

Nicole at Shabby Beach Nest made this brilliant “I’m Bored” jar, free printables and all.  I love it!!

Martha Stewart Mother's Day Craft

This Martha Stewart Mother’s Day project by AKA Designs is fantastic, don’t you think?  I want it.

DIY Pencil Vase

At I Should Be Mopping the Floor, learn to make this cute pencil vase, and fill it with flowers for a sweet Mother’s Day gift!

Thrifty Thursday Week 69

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Welcome to Thrifty Thursday Week 69!  If you are new, we are thrilled to have you.  Take a look around at the awesome projects, and share your own.  If you are back, thank you for visiting again.  You are what makes this an inspiring DIY/craft project round-up!

LINKY STUFF:

How it Works: No giveaways, shop or links to your main blog, please. That way we know when we come to Thrifty Thursday, we will only encounter DIY projects and not end up sifting through a bunch of other links. Entries not related, or to main blog pages/shops/giveaways will be deleted.
Other stuff:
*Please add a text link or my button to your post!
*A few projects from the previous week’s linky will be spotlighted, so let them know they ROCK!
*Please visit the at least the 2 blogs above you and shower them with comment love.
*Leave me a comment and let me know you were here. I love hearing from you.
*Have fun and be inspired!
*My friend Nikki knows how to throw a great party too. Be there…

FEATURES:

Leather Flower DIY

Melly Sews submitted this rich leather flower belt… I want!  You will find a link to her full tutorial.  This project is Sizzix compatible, I am thinking.  It looks like chocolate, don’t you think?

Door Makeover

Artsy Vava revamped a boring door for $4.  I love that she just drew faux boards right on the door.

  MIxed Media Canvas

Check out this mixed media canvas art by Tamara at Etcetorize.  Makes me wanna invade my scrappy stash and create my own version!

PARTY!!

 

Thrifty Thursday Week 68

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*Please visit the at least the 2 blogs above you and shower them with comment love.
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*Have fun and be inspired!
*My friend Nikki knows how to throw a great party too. Be there…
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FEATURES:

Fabric rose tutorialSJ at Homemaker on a Dime made these gorgeous fabric roses, and wait until you see the model.  Too cute!

DIY Stenciled CurtainsStencil your very own damask curtains with Becca at From Gardeners to Bergers!

Mod Podge and paper braceletIt is no secret that I love Carolyn’s Homework.  Check out her Mod Podge and paper charm bracelet tutorial!

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50+ Doily Project Ideas

Doily crafts

I am completely amazed by what people do with doilies.  I have used them as stencils in mixed media pieces, and to texturize polymer clay, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.  This week’s 50+ is full of gorgeous doily home decor, some crazy purple doily clogs and much more.  Enjoy!!

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Thrift Thursday Week 67

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How it Works: No giveaways, shop or links to your main blog, please. That way we know when we come to Thrifty Thursday, we will only encounter DIY projects and not end up sifting through a bunch of other links. Entries not related, or to main blog pages/shops/giveaways will be deleted.
Other stuff:
*Please add a text link or my button to your post!
*A few projects from the previous week’s linky will be spotlighted, so let them know they ROCK!
*Please visit the at least the 2 blogs above you and shower them with comment love.
*Leave me a comment and let me know you were here. I love hearing from you.
*Have fun and be inspired!
*My friend Nikki knows how to throw a great party too. Be there…
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FEATURES:

Spring Wall Art DIY

I am digging this simple stencil spring art DIY by The Latest Find.  Fantastic colors, and cute arrangement on the wall shelf with the flower.

Polymer Clay Rose Necklace TutorialHaute to Sew shared this beautiful polymer clay rose tutorial.

Free Photoshop Doodle Frames

Laura at Digiart Cafe generously shared these awesome doodle frame photoshop brushes for free download.  I am all over that.

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Z Gallerie Finds

Z Gallerie Mirror

I had the opportunity to check out Z Gallerie in person a couple of weeks ago.  My phone camera was busy!  Interior decorating is not my gift, so I love soaking in the display settings for fantastic arrangement ideas that I would never come up with on my own.

Z Gallerie Ruffle Pillow

A few things that caught my eye are; luscious black ornate mirror ($399), ruffle pillows, yummy color pallets, fabric designs, numbered accessories, distressed frames, lotus flowers…

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Z Gallerie Bedding

Quatrefoil always does it for me!

Quatrefoil pattern

What are your favorite design trends?  Are you sick of chevron and quatrefoil yet?  Not I!

Flowers You Can Make and How to Have Fabulous Blog Post Photo Layout

Organza flowers

Since getting my new iPhone, I am a photo snapping fool. How fun is Instagram, by the way.  Best photo app ever. 

Paper Flowers

These flowers come from Hobby Lobby, and a wonderful craft store in St. Pete called Whim-So-Doodle. I am going way more in depth about this jewel of a shop in a future post, where I will show you a Tim Holtz tissue tape make and take I got to photograph.

 

Flower embellishment

With the gorgeous spring weather stretch we are enjoying here in the mid west, some flower inspiration seemed like the perfect thing to share. Aren’t these gorgeous? You can totally make them (and then send them to me, if you would like, or whatever).

 

Flower embellishment

Are you thinking to yourself, “How did she get her photos in those cool overlays?”? I have been dying to post about Pugly Pixel for the past month. If you don’t know about this awesome blog, you are in for a treat. Katrina shares her love for photography and design in the form of beautiful blog post photos, tons of graphic elements for you to make your blog pop, photoshop tutorials you can easily follow, and much more. There are many freebies (including the photo overlays you asked about above, in the post you are reading right now), photoshop brushes/shapes, blog post photo layouts… I could go on and on, but just go there. There is a membership option that is very reasonable. I purchased a blog bling package, which is what I used in my recent blog design makeover that many of you have complimented. Katrina truly shares what she loves, so you will find posts that lead you to other great design finds and tips. Grab some coffee and get comfy. I get lost in her posts every time I visit.

 

Flower embellishment

My favorite download from Pugley Pixel has been the blog photo post layouts, which are available both free and for purchase. I have been using a couple of the free sets to style my posts, and I LOVE them. The templates are fully customizable (PSD layers), allowing  you to drop your photos in various collage windows, and add text and label shapes easily,for interesting, modern, clean post layouts everytime.  If that sounds intimidating to you, take comfort in the fact that Katrina walks you through how to use her downloads, in detailed screencasts.

 Not only do I love the design of my articles, but the time saved by using the templates is significant. Love… yes, love.

 Here is a photo from the first time I used the templates…


Blog post photo tips

Check out this example from Pugley Pixel using her freebie photo layout found here.

Make your posts look great

There are a million more things I want to show you from this site. I just found new brushes for enumerating your pictures that I must download now, so you are on your own to explore Pugley Pixel. See you there.

Thank you so much for your beautiful graphics and information, Katrina!

Thrifty Thursday Week 65

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*2 projects from the previous week’s linky will be spotlighted, so let them know they ROCK!
*Please visit the at least the 2 blogs above you and shower them with comment love.
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*Have fun and be inspired!
*My friend Nikki knows how to throw a great party too. Be there…
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FEATURES:

DIY frugal wall decor

Over at Balancing the Dream, Jess shows us how to make this neat-0 custom state string art.

French label chalkboard

This frame makeover at Accidentally Wonderful rocks.  I have always wanted a projector for this

very reason.

PARTY!!

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