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Monday, September 26, 2011

Just Another Manic Monday

I swear Monday's are the hardest day of the week. I need to win the lottery!
Maybe it's because the temperatures have been dropping or maybe it's just that fall is upon us but I've been in a super crafty mood lately! So I took that mood and ran with it! About two weeks ago on Pinterest, I saw this really cool craft...
It's a paper chandelier. It's made from free paint samples and an upside down, stripped lamp shade. Um.... genius! Plus it didn't cost me an arm and a leg to make it. 

Craft whole punch $7.99 
Double sided tape $2.99
Thread $.99
Lamp Shade $3.99

What took the most time was whole punching all of the paint samples and acquiring them. While they are free in stores such as Home Depot and Lowes among others, it's awkward taking 20 or more of each color. Let's just say I made a few trips. And before someone gets all upset about it.... Paint samples are FREE! Companies send them to these stores in an attempt to sale the paint and usually at no cost. Plus I just gave the store like 300 bucks for a new hot water heater in November so I've paid for them! Trust me!


So here's how mine turned out! 
Obviously, I used different colors than the one on Pinterest but I think it turned out really well! In fact, I might even make another, bigger one! Crafting can take a lot of energy! 
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21 comments:

  1. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    That's so pretty and it sounds relatively easy too.

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  2. Shannon DewSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    That is super cute!!! I may need to make one for KPs room once she's in a big girl bed!

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  3. KeelySeptember 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    ah you did it!!! i love it- I've been thinking of doing one of those :)

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  4. JaxSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    So cute! I love this! Way to go, friend!

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  5. AdrienneSeptember 26, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Awww! how pretty! And it seemed really easy too!

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  6. love jenny xoxoSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    wow very cool, good job!! And I'm obsessed with Pinterest!!!

    XOXO

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  7. taraSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Very cute!

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  8. Tina L. HookSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    I love it! What a cute idea. I might have to make one.

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  9. AMYSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Very CUTE!
    I'm in a super crafty mood too lately!
    I'm sewing and trying all kinds of new projects. Must be the time of year?
    BUT.....Crap it costs a lot to try to be a crafty person. I've spent a ton.

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  10. tootieSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    So pretty! I like the colors you picked better than the original!

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  11. Amanda @ It's BlogworthySeptember 26, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Beautiful! I love it. You should link up with Julie (dutchbeingme.com) she does a Pinterest linkup!

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  12. ColeSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    That's awesome!!! I like that you went from dark to light. Very pretty!

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  13. Daydream BelieverSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Girlfriend, I am WAY impressed! I think yours looks even better than the sample! Awesome!! Aren't you glad Monday's almost over??! ;-)

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  14. Leeann @ Join the GossipSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    You did a great job! It turned out fantastic :)

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  15. AmberSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    ooooh I wanna make one, so pretty, I love yours!

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  16. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    That turned out great! I want to go everything I find on pinterest, that's the one good thing about not really having internet time here, I don't waste even more time lusting after everything on there. It would be awesome to get a package, if you really want to I'll send over my address, but it's expensive, so I'll understand if you don't want to send one. It was awesome to catch up on your blog. Loved the bad service edition.

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  17. ❈ Annie - Blonde Glambition ❈September 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    This is fantastic! I love the colors you chose :)

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  18. WhimsySeptember 27, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    This is adorable!

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  19. LilySeptember 27, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    cutee! I'm always pinning things I want to make and never come around to making any of them!

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  20. shopgirlSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    This is so lovely Jennifer! What a wonderful job! I don't think I have patience for crafts like these, but I certainly can enjoy yours!

    Cheers sweetie!

    Reese

    http://rambleswithreese.etsy.com
    http://rambleswithreese.blogspot.com

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  21. Vanisha @ Vanisha's Life In...AustraliaSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    This looks great. I might have to try it too!

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I read and appreciate every one of your comments. Thanks for stopping by my space and know that I truly appreciate you taking the time to read about my crazy shenanigans :)