CRAFTY CORNER

DRIFTWOOD LAMP

I saw a similar lamp in a magazine once whilst at mother in laws for a visit.  It was the exact same IKEA lamp I already had so I was immediately inspired to make one myself.

First I spray painted the metal base white.
Then I went to my bag of driftwood odds & ends and glue gunned them on, which was a little tricky  getting the placement just right.
After that I gave the branches a whitewash of paint a couple of times.
Then decided the lampshade needed a bit of rustic flair so I glued on some rope.
And voila!

I'm still not really sure how I feel about it as I think the one in the magazine looks nicer, but anyhoodles, I gave it shot.

Here is a couple before & after shots.

BEFORE     &    AFTER

Thursdays, January 31st, 2013

DRIFTWOOD NECKLACE HOLDER

The easiest and cheapest necklace holder you could ever make...

*Driftwood or branch

*Clear Tacks

*Two screws with wall plugs. 

Thats it!

I drilled pilot holes in the branch for the wall screws so the wood wouldn't split first, then put the screws part way through, then just hammerd all the tacks into it, spacing evenly.  I did this while it was on  flat surface rather than when the wood was attached to The wall as it does have a hump in it where it protrudes out from the wall.


EASY PEASY NECKLACE HOLDER

April 15, 2012

HOME MADE ARTWORK

Artwork, I made myself.  Pretty neat looking I think.