Creative Projects

I wanted to do creative projects around the house. One way I could do that was to sew or glue.  I wanted to make lamp shades (not just have plain shades that you purchase from the store).  I wanted frills, ruffles, patterns, etc. So I got out the sewing machine and my glue gun and created. Of course, it was easy things like pillows - just 4 straight sides. Then it was on to table cloths, reversible table toppers - things that were harder to make. 

First, I made lamp shades with beautiful fabrics, fringes and lace. I figured they would be easy enough to make since all I had to do was glue. They turned out great. I made a Parisian lamp shade to match a lamp base that had Fleur de Lis. Found the perfect fabric and fringe.  Then I wanted something romatic for the bedroom.  I found the perfect lace fabric, fringe and ruffle. I love them - I made two bedside lamp shades. 

Then I decided to get out the ol' sewing machine. I made a table skirt and a table topper. The topper was made from golden metallic material.  I loved it.  Then I found a silver metalic material with the same pattern - a reversible table topper.  The idea was to use the silver topper at Christmas. 

Then I moved onto other projects.  I took this already bling-worthy chandelier and added more bling.  I got beads from the local craft store and worked them into the chandelier. I love sparkle and especially liked it hanging in the bedroom. 

The next project is Christmas pillows out of velvet. I will use bold colors like ruby red, emerald green and asure blue.  This is an item on my 2022 vision board for October - just in time for December.  

I have made a rule for every item in my home - if I don't love it or it doesn't make me smile - it gets donated to someone else who will love it.