Pretty DIY Ideas

May 24, 2010

Always on the lookout for fabulous DIY ideas!
and these are all cheap, easy and lovely!


Beaded Chandelier 




Project Materials:




Hanging wire basket, $1
6 packages of Mardi Gras-style metallic beads (about 48 necklaces), $6
Light gauge wire (floral wire will work), $1
Spray paint, $1
Wire cutters, on hand or $1
Hot glue gun & sticks, on hand
Additional embellishments, as desired
Total: $9 and up


Alphabet Beanbags
Project Estimate:
Assorted t-shirts or other clothing, on hand
Sewing stuff (machine & thread), on hand
Beans or rice, on hand or a few bucks
Total: FREE and up



    Express Necklace Knock-Off 

    Flower Magnets 

    Would love to hear about any DIY ideas you have done or love. Hope you had a wonderful weekend ladies! This one zoomed by for us! so busy. but sophia kept us laughing even through the stressful craziness of hunting for a house.. right now her new thing is when i tell her “no no sophia…” when she is doing something she shouldn’t..(like coloring the table with chalk…) she just closes her eyes, lifts up her eyebrows and with a smirk keeps on doing what she’s doing!! haha i suppose she thinks if she can’t see me she can get away with it. the first few times we laughed so hard..but now we are trying to be better parents and hide our amusement. hehe.

    i linked up today to this lovely blog!

    toolsareforwomentoo


    • nichole
      May 24, 2010 at 2:11 am

      Hi there! I just finally got to watch the video you posted about being married to a youth minister. I want to encourage you in your boldness with your love for Christ. I can relate as my husband and I have been on staff at our calvery chapel in cs co as we teach a study at the main campus here on a weekly basis. You are such an inspiration to the rest of us. Know of our prayers for you and your beautiful family!

    • carissa @ lowercase letters
      May 24, 2010 at 3:14 am

      lovely ideas! i can’t believe how easy the beaded chandelier is! it’s presh! it sounds like your sophia and my hunter are both behaving about the same (absolutely zero).

    • Kellie Collis
      May 24, 2010 at 5:46 am

      I adore that chandelier! xx

    • ...::Heather @ Mrs. Southern Bride::...
      May 24, 2010 at 9:19 am

      Oh, that chandelier is beautiful! And I adore that necklace. I think I will try that!!! Hope you have a lovely Monday! :)

    • jenn
      May 24, 2010 at 10:27 am

      oh natalie!
      these are great DIY projects.

      love the necklace!!!

    • Katie
      May 24, 2010 at 10:34 am

      I have been wanting to make some new jewelry lately! Great post and I think these are things I can actually do!

    • Anna Liesemeyer
      May 24, 2010 at 10:38 am

      these are so fun! absolutely love the magnets and beanbags!!

    • Karey Ellen
      May 24, 2010 at 2:20 pm

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    • Karey Ellen
      May 24, 2010 at 2:21 pm

      Great job, I especially love how you made the necklace!

      XOXO
      KareyEllen

      Kareyellendesigns.blogspot.com

    • Candace
      May 24, 2010 at 8:26 pm

      I want to do all these. Do you realize that your blog is the number one reason why my summer project list keeps growing??? Thank you for keeping me busy!

    • Natalie Catherine
      May 24, 2010 at 8:48 pm

      I didn’t make the necklace but i plan on it! click the link to see how the lovely lady from lemontreecreations made it! hehe and sorry candace!! ;) oh and thank you so much for your sweet words nichole!

    • Laura@Cowboy Boots
      May 25, 2010 at 8:19 am

      love the alphabet bean bags! great idea