September 2010

Bootleg Vase

This is really recycled – a coffee can and part of an old pair of jeans make up this vase. I love to add surprising textures to my designs…

Painted Jar

Leftover latex wall paint lines the interior of this reused marmalade jar, making it opaque and highlighting the subtle details in the shape of the jar…

Bloody Good Candles For Halloween

Old footed glassware is dripped with red glass paint to create some bloody good fun for Halloween. These are so simple to make. I dropped a few squirts of red glass paint into my glass, swirled it around a bit and then…

Sharing Some Recent Finds

I am redoing my daughter’s bedroom and have been on the hunt for some fun, stylish and inexpensive pieces to give her room an update. I came across a few finds that I just had to share…

Lampshade Bowls

Old lampshades are wrapped in fabric strips and transformed into interesting bowls. Use old shades of your own or check out your local thrift store. Lampshades are usually available in abundance and for a very small price…