DIY Lace Lampshade

 I was inspired to make this lamp shade for my home office from an idea I saw on Pinterest.  You can check out the website I found it HERE

I started with a blue base from Target ($10) and a white lamp shade from World Market ($10).  I bought a yard of lace from Hobby Lobby using a 40% coupon so I think it came to about $4 or so.  I measured and cut the lace so that it fit width-wise across the shade.

I then took some Krylon Easy-Tack Re-positionable Adhesive and sprayed the shade and laid down the lace.  This was not as hard as I thought it was and I was able to reposition as needed.  I think used Valspar Gloss spray paint in Red to color the negative of the lace.  My only regret... I wish I would have spray painted a heavier layer of red.  I was concerned that the color would bleed and make the lace design not as crisp but it didn't at all.  I have some lighter red on one side but I just turn that part to the back (shhhh..... don't tell anyone)  I also removed the lace right away to let it dry.

Overall a success!!! And a great DIY project for beginners.

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DIY Pen Holder & Updates

Hi All! Sorry I have been so MIA lately...... let's just say "life happen" and sometimes family, kids, work need to come first. I am back though and have become addicted to Pinterest and DIY projects. Steve & I have been on a new mission to make our home truly ours. We have lived here for almost 2 years and, although we have decorated, I want to make it more representative of who we are. Just like anything else, cost is always a factor so I have been scouring Pinterest looking for inexpensive decor ideas. So much fun.... here is my first attempt at my own DIY.... a pen holder for my office. I bought the white vase at Goodwill, added a Hambly Studio's Owl sticker, blue paint on the inside, and some rubber bands. Total Cost: $1 for the vase

Dear Lizzy card - The Deconstructed Sketch #40

I love, love, love Dear Lizzy!!! I saw her new line at Archiver's this week and had to pick up some of the Neapolitan line. Here is what I got:

I love them all and had to use them straight away. I used Deconstructed Sketches #40 for my inspiration. I also added some paper from Echo Park's "Life is Good" collection. So adorable!

The Deconstructed Sketch #40