I’m Going to Make a Light Fixture. Yeah, That’s Right.
A few days ago, I came across an old post on Leah’s blog Moss Eclectic where she showed us a pendant light she made with just some twine and modpodge.
Unbelievable, right?!
Those of you who’ve been reading my blog for a while know I don’t like DIY and DIY definitely doesn’t like me. But this project has inspired me mainly because I still haven’t found a light for my dining room and something like this (in white) could be the ticket. The directions also seem really easy.
So today yesterday, I went out and got myself these:
I found some white twine at Home Depot so I’m hoping it works as well as the sisal.
Leah also used a toy ball but I want mine to be bigger so I dug my old exercise ball out of storage. (It might as well get used for something cause it sure ain’t seein’ no exercise!)
I hope to have something to show you by the end of the week. (It needs a couple of days to dry.) Let’s hope this doesn’t end up in the “DIY Project Fail” file.
(Photos: 1.Moss Eclectic 2&3.From the Right Bank)
Can’t wait to see how it turns out! good luck, Ally!
I was never much of a DIYer until I started my blog, not I’m all about it. I can’t wait to see what you do.
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Ally,
I can’t wait to see how it turns out!! Good luck, take lots of pics!!
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Can’t wait to see it! Most of my projects end up in the DIY Fail bin (i.e. the trash)…I just don’t have the patience!
Good luck!
Jade’s last post…oh the pressure!!
oh goodie. let’s experiment on you and if it turns out great – then we’ll all do it!
looking forward to it…
donna
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Oh well, try and try again. My problem with DIY is patience! Good luck and take it slow!!
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Can’t wait to see how it comes out. I know its going to be great.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
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Ally…this I gotta see
I am sure that we all want it to be a success so we can copy!
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I can’t wait to see how fabulous this light fixture turns out!
I may attempt this myself. My exercise ball ended up being used for knocking over lamps and dodge ball by my boys.
xoxo, B
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Oh my goodness, what a project! Good luck Ally….
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Can’t wait to see…perfect way to use my exercise ball!!
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You can dooooo it Ally, you can do it!
Cannot wait to see how it turns out. It’s going to be good.
Cheers ~ Deb x
Hi Ally,
Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Jen at Made by Girl had a great tutorial that I bookmarked a while back http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/2010/09/my-finished-diy-pendant-light-via-made.html.
I also just discovered this doily light from Dos Family (http://dosfamily.com/?p=57750) at Sarah.Wandering (http://baltares.blogspot.com/)
Fingers crossed for you!
Amy
Sounds exciting to make your own light! Good luck!
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I have seen a tutorial for this and considering trying it…I will see how you do first and then might try my own!
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Wow, can’t wait to see it finished! I am the same way…DIY and me don’t get along. I just never have the patience and it always ends up in the “fail” file. Hope this works out great for you….cool idea!
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I love that idea. I can’t wait to see your finished shade. I’m completely inspired and waiting with bated breath to decide whether to proceed.
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You can do it!!!
Thanks for all the encouragement guys! But you really don’t know the extent of my inabilities – it’s already looking kind of disastrous . . . Stay tuned.
Oh COOL!! I’ve got an unused exercise ball too. hmmm…
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Looking forward to seeing the resulting creation. It warms my heart to find out that there’s a product out there called ‘Mod Podge’ Fantastic
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wait, so no shopping trip?!
Positive thinking Ally!! You have to will it into success! Looking forward to seeing the results.
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eyeseepretty: Thanks for that link. I wish I had seen it before I started mine. Oh well!
Milk and Honey: Yes, we’re still shopping. I don’t have high hopes for this working out(!)
Hahaha, good luck! I’m sure you’ll do great work! I just did some new wall art for our little home, very easy diy though… Have a lookie!
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Nice! Cannot wait to see, lovely Ally.
Hope your week is going well so far,
xoxo
Hi there, just found you via bloglovin’ and you’ve gone straight onto my blogroll. Love your choice of subject matter and your laid back style. I’ll be back for more!
Sharon
I hate DIY projects! This would be pretty amazing though if you stuck with it!
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Oh wow – you’re a brave woman. Can’t wait to see how it turns out!
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Good for you. I’m horrible at DIY but if I were to try it I would tell myself to go slow and to make sure all of the directions and tools were perfect.
Can’t wait to see the results!
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save it! The key to mine was willing to get really messy, I completely drenched the string in mod podge. I’ve relocated my light since my post from last year, so you’ve just inspired me to do a re-post later today.
Thanks for the shout out! I feel so cool
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Can’t wait to see it. If worse comes to worse, you can give it to the cat to play with.
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Umm. I’d love to see any DIYer succeed in a project. Small, itsy-bitsy, tiny problem with yours. Unless you used very little cord and have huge spaces to pull your giant ball through, safely without breaking the freshly dried twine and glue structure, your project is a little doomed. Otherwise if you can find a thinner large balloon then full speed ahead.